I-80 Closed From Applegate to Nevada State Line
Applegate, CA…Due to poor visibility Caltrans has closed I-80 from Applegate to the Nevada State Line. Expect delays
Some of the upcoming Mt. Rose events have been re-scheduled due to impending weather
Some of the upcoming Mt. Rose events have been re-scheduled due to impending weather. Here is the revised calendar: March 19: Easy Steez Snowboard Camps Easy Steez camps are for kids ages 7-15 who like snowboarding and want to look good doing it! These camps take them to the next level of intermediate and […]
Public Viewing of Recovered Property
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has made several recent arrests on known residential burglars in the greater Placerville and South County areas. Through investigation, hundreds of items of suspected stolen personal property have been recovered. Some of the items recovered include jewelry, jewelry boxes, purses, electronics and some small hand tools. Any victims of […]
Sheriff’s Office Announces the Safety Pup Program for Children
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the National Child Safety Council is proud to announce the availability of the Safety Pup program to our county’s children. Safety Pup’s goal is to remind children of the following safety rules: Home Safety Internet Safety Personal Safety School Safety Animal Safety Bicycle Safety Say no […]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates a Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Person Struck by a Motor Vehicle….Driver Located and Arrested by Sheriff’s Office
The investigation led Detectives to the driver’s location in Incline Village. The driver was identified as Luke Craig. Detectives interviewed and subsequently placed Luke Craig under arrest for Attempted Murder, Battery with a Deadly Weapon, and Hit and Run Causing Injury – all felony charges. Luke Craig was transported to the Washoe County Detention Facility, […]
Tahoe Area Ski & Snow Report for March 19th, 2011
Lake Tahoe Area…The Snow just keeps coming. All of the local resorts are reporting incredible conditions. 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 great snow, lot’s of resorts and plenty of excitement in the evenings. Be Safe […]
President Barack Obama’s Weekly Address on Latin America
Washington, DC…In recent days, we’ve seen turmoil and tragedy around the world, from change in the Middle East and North Africa to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. As I said on Friday, we will work with our partners in the region to protect innocent civilians in Libya and hold the Gaddafi regime accountable. And […]
Board Of Supervisors To Review Annual Plan For Housing Voucher Program
he Placer County Board of Supervisors will notice two significant changes Tuesday, Feb. 22 when its reviews the county Housing Authority’s annual plan for operating a federally funded housing voucher program. The changes are Placer County’s recent designation as a “high-performing” housing authority by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the receipt […]
Nevada Fire Safe Council Opens Four Local Community Biomass Piles
In a coordinated effort to reduce hazardous fuel levels in at risk communities in Washoe County, the Nevada Fire Safe Council (NVFSC) has established four Biomass collections sites. Community biomass piles are an effective method of reducing hazardous fuel levels with limited funding. A biomass collection site is a place where property owners can drop […]
The Latest Chain Control Report
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY CONTROLS SUMMARY MARCH 18, 2011 6:10 PM PDT All routes are open with no controls with the following exceptions: IR80: Between Rainbow California Exit 168 and California State Line. (36.3 miles) – road closed US50: Between Placerville California and 14.0 miles east of Placerville California. (14.0 miles) – snow tires […]