Reno, CA…In a remarkable interfaith gesture, leaders of various religions and denominations blessed the new building of a Jewish synagogue in Reno on October 10 evening. Religious leaders of Roman Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Baha’i, United Methodist, Presbyterian, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Unification Church traditions participated in the dedication ceremony […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Celebrate the changing of the seasons at TahoeChamber’s next Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) next Thursday, October 17. The fun will begin at 5:30pm at The Lakeview Loft, Tahoe’s newest event venue, located above Dart beverage Center. Dart Beverage will be featuring the most recent addition to their repertoire, Dedrick’s Cheeses. Guests […]
Yosemite, CA….Yosemite National Park reopens to park visitors tonight, October 16, 2013. Visitors can access public areas and roads immediately while facilities and other public services are brought back on-line. Yosemite National Park has been closed since October 1, 2013 due to the government shutdown. “We are excited to reopen and welcome visitors back to […]
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan agreement to reopen the government and pay our bills. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: The eyes of the world were on Washington this week. And while they witnessed a great deal of political discord, today they […]
Sacramento – Real estate market recovery in Placer County helped fuel a property value growth in the Greater Sacramento Area of 4.1 percent in 2013-14 from 2012-13, announced George Runner, Second District Member of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). The total 2013-14 value of state- and county-assessed properties in the counties of El […]
Stateline, NV— October 15th marks the end of the grading and digging season at Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is sending an early reminder that permitted projects can only continue past that date if a special exception has been issued by the Agency. The exceptions are generally granted for reasons of […]
Washington, October 10, 2013–The Obama administration’s aggressive war on leaks and other efforts to control information are without precedent, according to 30 experienced Washington journalists interviewed for a new report released today by the Committee to Protect Journalists. The report found that despite President Barack Obama’s promise to head the most open government in American […]
Rocklin, CA…The Placer County Economic Development Board will hold its 4th annual Manufacturer’s Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Rocklin. The forum will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Rocklin Golf Club, 4201 Midas Ave. “This year’s forum promises to be particularly interesting, because it will spotlight an issue critical to the […]
Washington, DC…” Thank you, Mr. President, I am honored and humbled by the faith you have placed in me. If confirmed by the Senate, I pledge to do my utmost to keep that trust and meet the great responsibilities that Congress has entrusted to the Federal Reserve–to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and a strong […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The Cash Mob lunch on October 8 at Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery was a success. Fifteen people showed up to try a variety of menu items including beer can chicken, shrimp ‘n grits, and jalapeno bacon mac ‘n cheese at the newest restaurant in the Heavenly Village. Gunbarrel Tavern officially opened their […]
