South Lake Tahoe, CA…The 19h annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire, Californias most acclaimed Renaissance themed event where the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century comes alive for two magically themed weekends. June 4h & 5th and June 11th & 12th, the 18th annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire, California’s most acclaimed Renaissance themed event where […]
Washington, DC…BLS Release…Nonfarm payroll employment changed little (+54,000) in May, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 9.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains continued in professional and business services, health care, and mining. Employment levels in other major private-sector industries were little changed, and local government employment continued […]
Truckee, CA…The #2 lane on I-80 will be closed for awhile as a big rig has dropped quite a bit of fuel in this lane. A Sig Alert has been issued for the hazardous material spill. The spill is on the westbound side near Boreal. Use caution or expect delays in the area… 11:24am update..Lanes […]
Washoe County staff has reviewed the proposed State budget agreed to this week by the Legislature and the Governor, and are estimating the impact to Washoe County will be approximately $11-$12 million per year over the next biennium. The amount is based on the fiscal impact of state services pushed down to Washoe County, reduction […]
Placerville, CA…We hope that Jaycee Dugard now has some measure of closure after being kidnapped in South Lake Tahoe in 1991. Today Philip Garrido and Nancy Garrido were sentenced to long prison sentences. Philip was sentenced to 431 years and his wife 36 years to life. For 18 years they held Jaycee captive. She bore […]
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin today unveiled the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to prompt consumers to think about […]
Incline Village, NV…The latest controls for Nevada and the Lake Tahoe area is below. NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY CONTROLS SUMMARY JUNE 2, 2011 9:26 AM PDT All routes are open with no controls with the following exceptions: US395: Between 1.9 miles north of Junction US 395 Business and State Route 529-North Carson Street and […]
Incline Village, NV….Today: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low […]
CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval joined Legislative leadership today to announce a budget and reform agreement for the upcoming biennium. “This afternoon, I am proud of Nevada,” Governor Sandoval said. “We have reached a groundbreaking agreement to bring the 2011 Legislative Session to a successful close by June 6th.” The agreement represents historic […]
South Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev….Where else can you find big-name entertainment, top-notch competitions and family friendly events in one place? Lake Tahoe South Shore (http://www.tahoesouth.com) has all this to complement the natural attractions and timeless beauty of the Lake to get your vacation on for the 2011 Summer Season. HEADLINERS This year marks the 22nd annual […]
