Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama focused on the situation in Libya, monitoring conditions on the ground and keeping Congress and the American people informed as the mission transitions from U.S. to NATO command. Education month also continued, with the President […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today released the actual bill language of seven separate pension reform measures. In addition, Brown listed five other specific pension reforms that he is developing. These include a pension benefit cap, limits on post-retirement public employment, hybrid defined contribution/benefit options, an action plan to address CalSTRS unfunded liability, and […]
Eagle Falls – Lake Tahoe, CA…An avalanche with about 6ft of snow has blocked Hwy 89 near the Eagle Falls Bridge. Traffic is starting to back up in the area. Please avoid the area if possible until they can get it cleared…
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Caltrans crews are working a traffic hazard on Hwy 89 at Emerald Bay Hwy where both lanes are currently blocked by snow. Please use caution and expect delays in the area… Update CHP Truckee says Caltrans is on scene now..
Lake Tahoe Area…With many of the area’s resorts extending their seasons and season pass deals are if full swing. Now is the time to head to the hills and play. The Lake Tahoe area has been rated one of the best ski destinations on the planet for good reason. It has the best combination of […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service… Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Friday Night: A 20 […]
Sacramento, CA…– Department of Water Resources (DWR) hydrologists today announced that water content in California’s mountain snowpack is 165 percent of the April 1 full season average. “Recent storms have significantly contributed to the above-average snowpack, helping to stabilize California’s water supply for the year,” said DWR Director Mark Cowin. “While this is beneficial for […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Jerry Brown today issued a proclamation declaring Wednesday, March 30, 2011 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA America is a symbol of freedom and has achieved its stature in the world because […]
WASHINGTON – In response to the ongoing situation in Japan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken steps to increase the level of nationwide monitoring of milk, precipitation, drinking water, and other potential exposure routes. EPA conducts radiological monitoring of milk under its RADNET program, while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has jurisdiction […]
