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 […]

As US Reaches Debt Limit, Geithner Implements Funding Measures for Government Obligations ~By Colleen Murray

As US Reaches Debt Limit, Geithner Implements Funding Measures for Government Obligations ~By Colleen Murray

Washington, DC…Today, the United States will reach the statutory debt limit. Secretary Geithner sent the following letter to Congress this morning alerting them to actions that have be taken to create additional headroom under the debt limit so that Treasury can continue funding obligations made by Congresses past and present. The Secretary declared a “debt […]

Did Tahoe Get Snubbed By Amgen Tour?

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV….Could more have been done to get Amgen Tour of California Stages One and Two in the books. In our humble opinion…yes. There was a weather window yesterday if the delayed start would have started around 11-11:30am instead of 1:15pm. They would have been able to get at least the shortened stage in. […]

Community Disaster Resource Center Update

South Lake Tahoe, CA…The Community Disaster Resource Center (CDRC), formerly the Angora Fire Fund wishes to update the community on the status of this organization which was established to distribute donations to, and serve as a referral source for those who suffered property losses caused by the Angora Fire. The CDRC’s funding for survivors of […]

Showcase your Talent at the 2nd Annual Sample the Sierra Festival

Showcase your Talent at the 2nd Annual Sample the Sierra Festival

South Lake Tahoe, CA…TahoeChamber.org is seeking local artists, artisans, and musicians to participate in this year’s Sample the Sierra festival. In order to embrace the bounty and heritage of the Sierra Nevada Region, we bring together local talent in hopes of forming lasting relationships and encourage the act of supporting local business. Last year, the […]

Microsoft to Acquire Skype For $8.5 Billion

REDMOND, WA, and LUXEMBOURG, 10 May 2011 – Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Skype Global S.à.r.l. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire Skype, the leading Internet communications company, for $8.5 billion in cash from the investor group led by Silver Lake. The agreement has been approved […]