Senator Gaines’ TRPA Transparency Bill Signed Into Law

Senator Gaines’ TRPA Transparency Bill Signed Into Law

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ted Gaines (R-Roseville) today announced that Governor Brown has signed his legislation to create additional transparency, accountability and oversight within the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). “I am pleased that Governor Brown recognizes the importance for governing bodies such as the TRPA to maintain openness with the public and thank him for […]

DOD Identifies Service Members Killed In CH-47 Crash

DOD Identifies Service Members Killed In CH-47 Crash

Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of 30 servicemembers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 6 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed… The following sailors assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit were killed: Lt. Cmdr. (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall, […]

Detectives Make an Arrest for Sexual Assault and Lewdness of a Child under the Age of 14

Detectives Make an Arrest for Sexual Assault and Lewdness of a Child under the Age of 14

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Crimes against Children Unit (Detectives Division) completed an investigation of a possible sexual assault of two females, both under the age of 14. The victims reported the lewd acts occurred approximately two years ago. The investigation led to the possible suspect, Francisco Sagrero (Bk 11-13879). Sagrero was subsequently identified, located, […]

Washoe County Treasurer Reminds Property Owners First Installment of 2011/12 Property Taxes Is Due Monday, August 15th

Washoe County Treasurer Reminds Property Owners First Installment of 2011/12 Property Taxes Is Due Monday, August 15th

Washoe County Treasurer Tammi Davis reminds property owners that Monday, August 15th is the due date for the first installment of 2011/12 property taxes. Payment can be made by mail, online, in person at the Treasurer’s Office or you can take your payment stub to any Walmart location to pay by cash or debit card. […]

Mt. Rose 2011-12 season passes on sale now!

Mt. Rose 2011-12 season passes on sale now!

Mt. Rose, NV…Unlimited and Raw passes are on sale through October 31st. Buy your pass in the month of August to be entered into a drawing to win 1 of 4 pairs of Smith sunglasses! Unlimited Passholders Get Perks! 2011-12 Unlimited passholders enjoy year-round perks from our partners, plus: – $40 Rosebuds Kids Camps – […]

TAHOE WATERCRAFT INSPECTION PROGRAM PROVES SUCCESSFUL

TAHOE WATERCRAFT INSPECTION PROGRAM PROVES SUCCESSFUL

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV— Boat inspectors at the Spooner Lake inspection station prevented a boat with 37 quagga mussels from entering Lake Tahoe last Sunday (August 7th). The boat had arrived from Lake Mead, a water body known to be infected with aquatic invasive species (AIS). This incident was the first evidence of quagga on a […]

Prescribed Fire operations move to West Shore

Prescribed Fire operations move to West Shore

prescribed fire operations are dependent on weather and available staffing.   Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from prescribed fire project areas.  Smoke management is part of every prescribed fire burn plan, and efforts will be taken to reduce actual or potential smoke impacts on community areas.   This and other prescribed fire […]

Hot August Nights 2011 Kicks Off Strong At Lake Tahoe

Hot August Nights 2011 Kicks Off Strong At Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV….Hot August Nights 2011 is in full swing and is now moving to Reno-Sparks after a great kickoff weekend in South Lake.  From Montbleu Casino to the The Shops at Heavenly the stateline area was filled to overflowing with rolling art.  There was music, cars, vendor booths, contests, more cars, dancing, more cars […]