Carson City, NV…The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Google’s license application to test autonomous vehicles on Nevada public roads. It is the first license issued in the United States under new laws and regulations that put Nevada at the forefront of autonomous vehicle development. After drive testing demonstrations along freeways, state highways and […]
Kings Beach, CA…The Placer County Board of Supervisors received presentations on numerous Tahoe area issues at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday and Tuesday April 23-24, 2012 in Kings Beach. Issues the Board heard included an update on the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s (TRPA) Regional Plan Update, the Placer County Community Plan Update for the […]
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ted Gaines (R-Rocklin) and Assemblywoman Beth Gaines (R-Rocklin) along with the El Dorado County, Cameron Park/Shingle Springs and Camino/Pollock Pines Chambers of Commerce; California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse; and Lawyers Against Lawsuit Abuse, have teamed up to host a workshop for small businesses focused on Americans with Disability Act (ADA) issues. This […]
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 – USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford today released the following statement on the detection of BSE in the United States: “As part of our targeted surveillance system, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the nation’s fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy […]
Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the schedule of presentations for the Regional Plan Update rollout taking place at two upcoming Governing Board meetings on April 25 and 26. The plan update contains five draft documents for the public, partner agencies and decision makers to review at a minimum for the next […]
Kirkwood, CA.– Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced that the Company has closed on its acquisition of Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., recognized by skiers and snowboarders as offering some of the best high alpine advanced terrain in North America. Vail Resorts now operates three world-class mountain resorts in the Lake Tahoe region […]
WALNUT CREEK, Calif– Verizon Wireless announced that it will expand the nation’s largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Reno, Nevada, in the coming weeks. The expanded 4G LTE network will enable customers to use their wireless devices in more parts of Reno to access the Internet faster; listen to music or watch video […]
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2012 – The Executive Directors met today to select a new President of the World Bank Group. The Board expressed its deep gratitude for Mr. Robert B. Zoellick’s outstanding leadership and his dedication to reducing poverty in its member countries, the core mandate of the World Bank Group. The Executive Directors followed […]
April 13, 2011 (South Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.) – Another round of significant late-season snow has dropped on Tahoe South (http://www.tahoesouth.com), reinforcing its reputation as the country’s leading spring skiing destination. Area resorts received 1-2 feet in the past 48 hours with another 1-2 feet expected through Saturday. Forecasts are calling for temps in the 50s […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA….Good afternoon, As you may know, last November more than 30 people joined us for an eye opening journey to China on a Chamber Trek. This November we have opted for a tropical getaway to Costa Rica. I have attached a press release about the event but just wanted to let you […]
