Truckee, Calif. – Tahoe Donner will host its annual Light up the Night event from 5 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. “Once you’ve had enough turkey on Thanksgiving, get ready for Santa’s arrival at Light up the Night on Saturday,” said recreation coordinator Mariah McCloskey. “We will […]
SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Roseville, will host a ‘Toys for Tots’ collection event at her Roseville District Office and at regularly scheduled Community Coffees throughout the holidays. “I am excited and honored to participate in this year’s Toys for Tots effort to help collect toys for children in need throughout our community this holiday […]
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Ted Gaines (R-Roseville), Assemblywoman Beth Gaines (R-Roseville) and California American Water have teamed up this Thanksgiving to provide more than 900 turkeys to local non-profits as part of the 20th annual “Operation Gobble” program. “I’m so proud to be associated with this annual event that fills such an important need within […]
(Carson City, Nev.) — Six weeks after tickets went on sale, The Polar Express™ has officially sold out, according to the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitcarsoncity.com). More than 7,500 riders will board the magical holiday train on the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, the only officially licensed Polar Express event in the region this […]
RENO, Nev. – In response to the Caughlin Fire that destroyed dozens of homes and caused damage to many more, the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is warning affected homeowners to be cautious of unlicensed contractors who will likely begin frequenting neighborhoods soliciting repair/rebuild work. Any person who comes into contact with an unlicensed contractor […]
South Lake Tahoe, Calif.–The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is asking for public input on the proposed Fallen Leaf Lake Trail Access and Travel Management (ATM) project. The project would improve the recreation experience for residents and visitors to the Fallen Leaf Lake area, while protecting the natural, cultural, and historic […]
Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has announced its holiday schedule of office closures. For the Thanksgiving Holiday, TRPA will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, reopening Monday, November 28. In a further budget-cutting move, the TRPA office will be closed from Friday, December 23, 2011 through Monday, January […]
November 17, 2011(Stateline, Nev.) – The American Century Championship (http://www.TahoeCelebrityGolf.com/) is keeping $100,000 in the community that helps make the annual event a success. LIVESTRONG®, the celebrity golf tournament’s nationally designated charity, in partnership with Tahoe South (http://TahoeSouth.com/), NBC Sports and American Century Investments has committed funds to benefit South Lake Tahoe area non-profit organizations. […]
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY CONTROLS SUMMARY NOVEMBER 20, 2011 5:56 AM PST All routes are open with no controls with the following exceptions: IR80: Between Drum Forebay Road California Exit 150 and 1.0 miles west of Truckee California Exit 188A. (36.1 miles) – chains required except for four wheel drive vehicles Between California State […]
Reno, NV…From Inciweb…Initial damage assessments are completed. Evacuations remain in effect. Roads remain closed in neighborhoods impacted by the fire. Gas and power are being restored to residences. Fire progression has stopped on all sides of the fire. Traffic control and security in the evacuated areas are being actively managed by local law enforcement and […]
