TRPA – Boulder Bay Meeting on Wednesday

TRPA – Boulder Bay Meeting on Wednesday

Kings Beach, CA…The proposed redevelopment project of the current site of the Tahoe Biltmore is scheduled for a final decision by the TRPA Governing Board Wednesday, April 27 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach, CA. The hearing was rescheduled from the March board meeting due to a potential lack of board member […]

Snow, Wind, Sun and More This Week in Weather…

Snow, Wind, Sun and More This Week in Weather…

Truckee, CA…It’s Snowing now for your Monday Morning. The latest from the National Weather Service is as follows….Today: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy, with a southwest wind between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance […]

Happy Easter Quote

Happy Easter Quote

The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances. ~Robert Flatt

Weekly Address: “Instead of Subsidizing Yesterday’s Energy Sources, We Need to Invest in Tomorrow’s”

Weekly Address: “Instead of Subsidizing Yesterday’s Energy Sources, We Need to Invest in Tomorrow’s”

Washington, DC…This is a time of year when people get together with family and friends to observe Passover and to celebrate Easter. It’s a chance to give thanks for our blessings and reaffirm our faith, while spending time with the people we love. We all know how important that is – especially in hard times. […]

Snow Loads On Propane Systems, Roofs Remain Big Concern In High Sierra

Snow Loads On Propane Systems, Roofs Remain Big Concern In High Sierra

A voluntary evacuation order remains in effect in Serene Lakes while Placer County and the Truckee Fire Protection District continue working with property owners to re-mediate leaking propane tanks. County and fire officials also are reminding the public that leaking propane tanks remain a concern throughout eastern Placer County and that, in addition to monitoring […]

Sig Alert on Hwy 50 near Strawberry…1:35pm..Roadway Now Open

Sig Alert on Hwy 50 near Strawberry…1:35pm..Roadway Now Open

Strawberry, CA…Crews are working a non-injury accident on Hwy 50 that has lanes blocked. CHP is reporting that the eastbound lanes are blocked with no estimate of time of reopening. The currently one way traffic controlled access through the affected area. We will let you know when they have it cleared..1:35pm..Roadway Now Open

County Redistricting Maps Available

County Redistricting Maps Available

El Dorado County’s redistricting map alternatives are now available for public review and comment. The California Election Code requires boards of supervisors to approve supervisorial district boundaries following each federal decennial census so that districts are nearly equal in population. The U.S. Census Bureau now estimates El Dorado County’s population at 181,058, an increase of […]

“NO ECHO? NO PROBLEM” SAYS SOUTH SHORE

“NO ECHO? NO PROBLEM” SAYS SOUTH SHORE

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV— Is 35 minutes of travel time worth up to $100 in value-added savings at South Lake Tahoe? South Lake Tahoe lodging providers are offering value-added deals to make the time pass more quickly as a detour for Highway 50 over Echo Summit will divert traffic for about two weeks. (http://www.TahoeSouth.com) With work […]

Traffic Alert…Non-Injury Accident and More

Traffic Alert…Non-Injury Accident and More

Kings Beach, CA…Emergency and Law Enforcement Crews are on the scene of an accident at Fox and Salmon Streets in Kings Beach.  CHP is reporting that after the collision or maybe in was the collision one party blocked the roadway to keep the other party from leaving.  On scene personnel checked to see if the […]

Sheriff issues Commendation for Prevention of Suicide

Sheriff issues Commendation for Prevention of Suicide

On April 14th, Sheriff Haley presented a Commendation to Deputies Kerry Saulnier and Clint Swaim for preventing a suicide attempt on October 14, 2010. Deputies Kerry Saulnier and Clint Swaim, were hailed by a local citizen concerned about a young woman who was sitting on the ledge of a river railing. Saulnier and Swaim immediately […]