An update on the downtime which has been affecting many of you around the world: the ability of one Skype user to find another relies on what we call ‘supernodes’, and yesterday, a number of these failed due to a software issue, which we’ve now identified. Our engineers are working to resolve the problem. Millions […]
Torrance, CA…Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it has reached two settlement agreements with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration related to the timeliness of recalls conducted by the company in 2005 to address potential concerns with steering relay rods and from 2007 to early 2010 to address the potential for pedal entrapment by […]
Alpine Meadows, CA….Alpine Meadows unveiled their brand new Kids Camp Children’s Center today! Specially designed for kids ages three through six, the completely redesigned Kids’ Camp center offers a modern open space for children and parents. The center is complete with automated registration kiosks, interactive educational stations which focus on ski and snowboard basics (proper […]
Placer County, CA…The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents and businesses throughout Placer County to continue to display blue lights during the month of December in honor of Project Blue Light. Project Blue Light is observed nationally every year to serve as a memorial to fallen law enforcement officers. Communities are asked to display […]
Placer County, CA….The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday commended Placer County Chief Probation Officer Stephen G. Pecor for being named Chief Probation Officer of the Year by the Probation Officers of California (CPOC). The organization represents 59 chief probation officers throughout the state. Pecor was honored by his peers on Dec., 2, 2010. […]
Placer County, CA….Placer County is teaming up with the state to contribute to the Placer Land Trust’s acquisition of 1,773 acres of oak woodlands located outside of Auburn. On Tuesday, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an agreement that will allow the Placer Land Trust to complete acquisition of the property […]
Placer County, CA…..While the state’s recession has dramatically increased the demand for county-provided indigent health care services, state funding and local revenues have declined. As a result, on Tuesday, Placer County reduced the level of dental services it provides to eligible adults with low incomes. In order to ensure that the most important dental care […]
TRUCKEE, Calif…Developers of Martis Camp, a highly successful private golf and ski community located in North Lake Tahoe, announced 62 property sales in 2010 totaling $53.7 million. This represents a 36% increase over sales transactions in 2009, and a performance that further demonstrates the strength and viability of this community, which continues to defy the […]
Truckee, CA….Be sure to stop by Start Haus in Truckee for all of tour skiing needs…..The Start Haus is the best ski shop in the country, period. We demand the best performance from the equipment we service and sell and we think you deserve the same. We demand that your boots are the best fitting […]
North Lake Tahoe, CA….Join us for the North Tahoe Business Association’s Annual Holiday Mixer on Wednesday, December 15, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Cal Neva Resort in the Indian Room. Hors d’eouvres will be served and the NTBA will provide wine or beer. No-host cocktails will be available and you could win ski tickets, a wine […]
