Washington, DC…Today, the United States will reach the statutory debt limit. Secretary Geithner sent the following letter to Congress this morning alerting them to actions that have be taken to create additional headroom under the debt limit so that Treasury can continue funding obligations made by Congresses past and present. The Secretary declared a “debt […]
Cape Canaveral, FL…Endeavor blasted off on NASA’s next-to-last shuttle flight, thundering through clouds into orbit Monday morning as the mission commander’s wounded wife, Gabrielle Giffords, watched along with an exhilarated crowd well into the thousands. (May 16)
NEVADA CITY, CALIF (May 16, 2011) – Due to uncertain weather and road conditions, race organizers have determined that the best way to ensure a complete course for Stage 2 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California is to move the official start to 12:15 p.m. PT today to a location on Broad Street in […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV….A good sized crowd was on hand to brave the elements and cheer the riders on. Originally the race was supposed to start at 10:30am and then it was moved to 1:15pm. The riders were ready and had taken their warm ups and the national anthem had been sung when the race […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Crew are working several incidents in the Lake Tahoe area. The bulk of them are in the South Lake Tahoe area as crowds head home from the aborted first stage of the Amgen Tour. Hwy 88 has 3 Incidents right now in the Carson Pass area. One is a non-injury accident and […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The Amgen Tour of California Stage one has been postponed due to weather. The first stage will be held tomorrow morning at Squaw Valley. More to follow [nggallery id=17]
South Lake Tahoe, NV…The Lake Tahoe Expo is currently happening in the Horizon Casino parking lot. Food and drinks are being served, and there is art and entertainment for the whole family. If you are looking for something to do while you wait for the race to start, come on by!
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Crews are working an injury accident in Hope Valley on Hwy 88 near the Hope Valley Store. There is also new spinouts on I-80 near Soda Springs. On Hwy 89 near Bliss State Park there is also another accident with a Toyota Prius and Dodge Van have mixed it up. This is one […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA………….Mother Nature has dealt the Amgen Tour of California a difficult hand this morning, on this, their first foray into the Sierras. Officials moved the race from February to May two years ago recognizing the inclement conditions that can affect the State of California in February. Of utmost concern for race officials […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV….There are nine incidents being worked right now. With the Amgen Tour Starting this morning there are of few incidents on Hwy 88 from crowds no doubt on their way. A couple of incidents are being reported of vehicles stuck in the snow in the Kirkwood area on Hwy 88. There is […]