Traffic Alert – Big Rig Off Roadway At Billie Mack

Traffic Alert – Big Rig Off Roadway At Billie Mack

Truckee, CA…Emergency Crews are working a big rig accident on I-80 near Billie Mack.  Reporting parties said the truck went off the roadway and is now down in a gully.  Please use caution in the area.. Update as of 12pm…The clean up after this accident took some time.  CHP reported that 120 gallons of fuel […]

Jobless Claims Head Back Up

Jobless Claims Head Back Up

Washington, DC…Unemployment claims jumped back up 43,000 over the previous week to 474,000 last week according to the latest release from the Department of Labor UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 474,000, an increase of 43,000 from the […]

The Frogs Were Hoppin At The Capital Frog Jump Today!

The Frogs Were Hoppin At The Capital Frog Jump Today!

[nggallery id=16] Sacramento, CA….Senator Ted Gaines (R-Roseville) today hosted the 37th Annual Capitol Frog Jumping Contest at the State Capitol. Elected officials, legislative staffers and media participated to see who can make their frog jump the farthest. “It was an honor to sponsor the 37th Annual Capitol Frog Jump in my first year representing Calaveras […]

Beth Gaines Follows in Husband’s Footsteps with Assembly Win

Beth Gaines Follows in Husband’s Footsteps with Assembly Win

Sacramento, CA…The results are in from the California Secretary of State’s office and Beth Gaines has defeated her Democratic Challenger, Dennis Campanale for the 4th California Assembly Seat. Beth Gaines is ahead by a margin of 55.4% to 44.6%. This was a special election to replace her husband Ted Gaines who moved up the political […]

Gaines Bill Calling for More TRPA Transparency Clears Committee

Gaines Bill Calling for More TRPA Transparency Clears Committee

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ted Gaines (R-Roseville) today announced that his legislation to create additional transparency and accountability within the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) cleared a major hurdle, passing out of the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 593 would require each California member of the TRPA to comply with […]

2011 El Dorado County May is “Bike Month Events”

2011 El Dorado County May is “Bike Month Events”

The El Dorado County Transportation Commission and the 50 Corridor Transportation Management Association are holding events to support “May is Bike Month.” Visit www.mayisbikemonth.com to register and log miles in support of “Million Mile May.” This year’s Regional Cycling Goal is 1.5 million miles! Tuesday, May 17th: Smart Cycling Clinic, Noon – 1:00pm Attend a […]

Mother’s Day Special at Washoe Golf Course

Mother’s Day Special at Washoe Golf Course

Washoe Golf Course wants to help make Mother’s Day special this year by inviting moms to play nine holes of golf free when accompanied by a paying child or adult from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2011. In addition to a free round of golf, Washoe Golf professionals will be […]