Dow Down Over 1,000 Points Intraday
New York, NY…Dow Down Over 1,000 Points Intraday. Can it stage a comeback before close today? Maybe but with even Walmart etc reporting softer numbers due to inflation isn’t helping investor confidence.
Looking for Summer Break Activities For Your Teens?
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Looking for Summer Break activities for your teens? Let them be a fire investigator for the week. Set them up with the FREE UL Xplorlabs online Fire Forensics module that will provide them with an understanding of fire, fire dynamics, and fire behavior so that they can investigate their online fire scene and […]
PG&E Invites Nevada, Sierra and Yuba Counties to a Regional Wildfire Safety Webinar to Discuss PG&E’s Wildfire Prevention Efforts
San Francisco, CA…To help keep customers and communities safe in the face of the growing wildfire risk across the state, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing to evolve its wildfire safety program to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. As part of these efforts, PG&E is hosting a wildfire safety webinar for Nevada, […]
Rate of Inflation Slows, Still Climbed 0.3% in Urban Areas, Impact Worse in Rural Areas. Inflation at 8.3% Annually
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 1.2 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the indexes for shelter, […]
Barton Health Honors Physician of the Year
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Barton Health staff members and physicians have voted Tamara McBride, MD, as Barton’s Physician of the Year. Dr. McBride received a landslide of nominations recognizing her for outstanding leadership and her caring, compassionate approach to health care. Dr. McBride is the Hospital Medicine Medical Director at Barton Memorial Hospital. “Dr. McBride has […]
PG&E and California Fire Foundation Join Forces to Bolster Wildfire Safety and Preparedness & Applications Being Accepted for Fire Safety, Public Education Grants
Sacramento, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (Foundation) are continuing their partnership with the California Fire Foundation to (CFF) increase wildfire safety and preparedness. PG&E and The Foundation are providing $1.4 million, in aggregate, to CFF’s Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program (WSPP). Now in its fifth year, the program’s objective […]
The US Economy Adds Another 428,000 Jobs in April
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, in manufacturing, and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The […]
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Another 50 Basis Points
Washington, DC…Although overall economic activity edged down in the first quarter, household spending and business fixed investment remained strong. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has declined substantially. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, and broader price pressures. The invasion […]
Carson Valley Medical Center Offering DISCOUNTED Women’s Health Screenings
Gardnerville, NV…Carson Valley Medical Center is offering Discounted Women’s Health Screenings throughout the month of May. DISCOUNTED WOMEN’S HEALTH SCREENINGS! Throughout the month of May, Carson Valley Medical Center is offering two discounted health screenings. Dexa Bone Density $50 Call (775) 782-1550, by appointment only. Women’s Screening Package $199 Includes: Lipid panel, A1C diabetes screening, […]
Public workshops scheduled for new Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Lake Tahoe residents, community members and stakeholders interested in the responsible management of tourism and recreation are invited to take part in workshops next month to create a destination stewardship plan that will balance the needs of Lake Tahoe’s environment, businesses, visitors, and local communities. This new shared strategy will inspire all to […]