Nevada Celebration Brings Home Message of Community, Security, and Jobs from USDA

Carson City, NV…On a chilly, gray morning, under the shadow of the still challenging Nevada economy, more than 70 people gathered in the beautiful Nevada State Capitol building to share with each other why it remains so important to keep the dream of homeownership alive. In the majestic and historic Old Assembly Chambers, homeowners, realtors, […]

(South Lake Tahoe) – Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership Lake Tahoe program for interested current and future leaders of the South Shore. Leadership Lake Tahoe began in 2003 with a mission of identifying and developing current and future leaders through a comprehensive professional development program designed to increase knowledge and awareness of […]

Fed Chairman Bernake’s Speech on US Economic Outlook

Fed Chairman Bernake’s Speech on US Economic Outlook

Atlanta, GA…June 7th…I would like to thank the organizers for inviting me to participate once again in the International Monetary Conference. I will begin with a brief update on the outlook for the U.S. economy, then discuss recent developments in global commodity markets that are significantly affecting both the U.S. and world economies, and conclude […]

Senator Gaines Honors Foothill Businessman on Small Business Day

Senator Gaines Honors Foothill Businessman on Small Business Day

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ted Gaines (R-Roseville) today recognized long-time Auburn businessman Steve Snyder on California Small Business Day. “I think any small business person who can survive in overtaxed, overregulated California deserves an award,” said Gaines. “But Steve Snyder stands out for his dedication and success and it’s my pleasure to honor him today.”.. Mr. […]

Jobless Claims Drop By 6,000

Washington, DC…In the week ending May 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 422,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 428,000. The 4-week moving average was 425,500, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week’s revised average of 439,500. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was […]

PlayStation Network Returning to Full Functionality

Tokyo, May 31, 2011 – Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced today that Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) will fully restore all PlayStation®Network services in the Americas, Europe/PAL territories and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea by the end of this week. The company will also resume Music Unlimited […]

National Home Prices Hit New Low in 2011 Q1 According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices

New York, May 31, 2011 – Data through March 2011, released today by Standard & Poor’s for its S&P/Case-Shiller1 Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, show that the U.S. National Home Price Index declined by 4.2% in the first quarter of 2011, after having fallen 3.6% in the fourth quarter of […]

Dale Erquiaga Advises $656.7 Million Not Available for Budget

CARSON CITY, NV – Sandoval Senior Advisor Dale Erquiaga made the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling permanently eliminated some revenue streams. The problem is much worse than we originally thought. Tonight, the state Budget Director released the total number of $656.7 million dollars which is now unavailable for the Governor’s budget. “Briefings will continue […]

US Hwy 50 Over Echo Summit Re-Opens, Sat., May 21

US Hwy 50 Over Echo Summit Re-Opens, Sat., May 21

May 20, 2011(Stateline, Calif./Nev.) — US Hwy 50 over Echo Summit will re-open Saturday, May 21 providing convenient access prior to Memorial Day and a summer of outdoor recreation, events and headliner entertainment in Lake Tahoe South Shore http://www.TahoeSouth.com). According to Caltrans, the exact time on Saturday is subject to weather and temperatures. Check www.Way2Tahoe.com […]