Reno, NV….Washoe County Regional Animal Services will put members of the local media on the hot seat Monday to emphasize the dangers of leaving pets inside enclosed vehicles, even for a short time. The forecast for Monday, June 9, calls for temperatures in the mid-nineties. Washoe County Regional Animal Services Director Barry Brode is taking advantage […]
South Lake Tahoe, Ca…The South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association is looking for an exciting new logo for the upcoming K-9 Trial in September 2014. We invite you to participate in our logo design contest. Please plan on submitting your creative design! Submissions deadline is July 18, 2014. The winning designer will be paid $100.00 […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Tahoe’s rugged landscape and mild summer temperatures attract a mountain of sports events. From large events such as America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and the Lake Tahoe Marathon to local favorites like the Tahoe Kids Triathlon, there is sports event for every ability and age group. Barton Health’s medical staff is […]
Sacramento, Ca – Senator Ted Gaines (R-Roseville) today announced that he and Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) have introduced Senate Bill 1309, a bi-partisan bill that would entice Tesla Motors Inc. to build a large-scale battery factory in California. “Tesla is about to build a $5 billion factory and create 6,500 jobs somewhere […]
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Championship Course is celebrating its 50th anniversary on June 11, 2014 and to mark this special day IVGID Picture Pass holders are invited to play the course for FREE. There will be two shotgun starts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The morning shotgun is full, but spots are still available […]
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV—The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) announced the launch of a new online tree removal permit application and credit card payment system that can be accessed through their website at trpa.org. “The new online service is more customer friendly and is in line with the Agency’s core values of improving operational efficiency while providing […]
Sacramento, Ca… A George Runner-sponsored proposal to protect California’s disabled veterans cleared the Senate this week with unanimous, bipartisan support. Senate Bill 1113, authored by Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley), would help ensure that disabled veterans who encounter bureaucratic delays can still claim a key property tax exemption. “Disabled veterans should not miss out on tax […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif., – On Friday, June 6, the American Red Cross Capital Region, in partnership with KCRA/KQCA and the Roseville Automall, will collect care package goods and supplies to be shipped to military troops as part of Operation Care Package. “Operation Care Package is a chance to give back to our troops and express gratitude for […]
Death by drug overdose has tripled from 1990 to 2008. In 2008, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 36,450 people died from a drug overdose and 75% of overdoses were prescription drug related. Of the prescription drug-related deaths in 2008, the CDC reports 74% were opiate prescription drugs. Opiate pain […]
Mountain View, CA…Ever since we started the Google self-driving car project, we’ve been working toward the goal of vehicles that can shoulder the entire burden of driving. Just imagine: You can take a trip downtown at lunchtime without a 20-minute buffer to find parking. Seniors can keep their freedom even if they can’t keep their […]
