At their first regularly scheduled meeting of the new year, Washoe County Commissioners unanimously elected their chairman and vice-chairman for the 2011 year. Commissioner John Breternitz, who represents District 1, was elected chairman. Chairman Breternitz was first elected to the Washoe County Commission in 2008 and began serving his four-year term in 2009. He is […]
The Nevada Tahoe Conservation District awarded its annual Conservation Organization of the Year award to Washoe County’s Public Works Department. In recognizing the County’s dedication to conservation in the Lake Tahoe area, it was noted that over the past decade Washoe County’s Public Works Department has planned, designed and installed over $18 million in storm […]
Washoe County Commissioners today determined the process to be used to solicit nominations for the Washoe County District 3 State Senate vacancy created by the resignation of veteran State Senator Bill Raggio. They also set a date for interviews and ultimate appointment of the successful candidate. The Commission noted that the only criteria Nevada Revised […]
Washington, DC…Last month, our economy added more than 100,000 private sector jobs and the unemployment rate fell sharply. This follows encouraging economic news from increased auto sales to continued expansion of our manufacturing sector. Now, we know that these numbers can bounce around from month to month. But the trend is clear. We saw 12 […]
The President touts the new benefits coming from the tax cut compromise for any business large or small, tens of millions of workers and families, and the economy itself….. WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama looked forward to how the tax cut package he signed into law in December will benefit millions of […]
Employees from the Health District, Libraries, Permits Plus, Clerk’s Office, Treasurer’s Office, and Public Guardian donned their best Pack attire today to cheer on the University of Nevada, Reno as the Wolf Pack prepares for its showdown against Boston College in the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. Go Pack!
CARSON CITY, NV: The Office of the Nevada Attorney General is alerting consumers concerning Title Compliance, a company using a Las Vegas post office box that is sending notices to Nevada homeowners regarding property deeds. Title Compliance states it will acquire a copy of the homeowner’s deed for a payment of $157.00. It also states […]
The Placer County Economic Development Board is seeking nominations for awards it presents each year to recognize outstanding contributions to the county’s economic success. The awards honor private-sector and public-sector contributions to local economic development. They will be handed out at the board’s 20th annual Economic Development Summit Breakfast to be held Thursday, March 31, […]
Minden, Nevada…The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team (DCSAR) is currently accepting member applications. DCSAR consists of approximately thirty members who volunteer their time and efforts responding to public emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the past twelve months, DCSAR has responded to numerous public service emergencies, including searching […]
Washington, DC…AP..Rep. John Boehner was elected speaker of the House Wednesday, sealing newfound Republican power-sharing as the 112th Congress convened and drawing the curtain on the history-making Nancy Pelosi era at the helm. (Jan. 5)
