Tahoe Area Ski & Snow Report for March 10th, 2011

Tahoe Area Ski & Snow Report for March 10th, 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 […]

County Veterans Service Office Helps Secure Millions In Benefits For Area Vets

County Veterans Service Office Helps Secure Millions In Benefits For Area Vets

The Placer County Veteran Services Officer, Rick Buckman, was recently commended by the State Department of Veterans Affairs for the benefit payments he has secured for Placer County Veterans. In fiscal year 2009-10, Buckman assisted veterans in increasing their monthly cash benefits by $1.574 million dollars, with the annual amount totaling nearly $19 million. In […]

Nevada State Fair Going on Hiatus This Year

Nevada State Fair Going on Hiatus This Year

Reno, CA….Dear Fair Friends and Supporters, The Board of Directors for the Nevada State Fair met on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011, and came to a decision that was difficult to make but was sadly inevitable to do. For the first time in the history of the fair (since 1874), there will not be a state […]

Governor Sandoval Appoints Board Member!

Governor Sandoval Appoints Board Member!

CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval announced today he has appointed Len Savage of Reno to the Transportation Board of Directors. “Len brings a fresh perspective to the Transportation Board,” Governor Sandoval said. “Len leads his family’s business, a well-known plumbing company in Reno which holds one of the state’s first contractor’s licenses. As […]

Congratulations to Diamond Peaks Skiers of the Month!

Congratulations to Diamond Peaks Skiers of the Month!

Incline Village, NV….Congratulations to Diamond Peak’s February’s Skiers of the Month, chosen by coaches for dedication, sportsmanship, and attitude! * J3 Zane Besing, whom Coach Eric Garayoa says has shown “dedication and patience through some tough challenges thrown his way.” * J4 Hannah Laurie, who “has been steadily gaining confidence with each day we practice […]

Now is the Time to Control Yellow Starthistle

Now is the Time to Control Yellow Starthistle

Due to popular demand, a second Yellow starthistle control workshop has been scheduled for March 11, 2011 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Administrative Building C (Planning Commission Room), 2850 Fairlane Court in Placerville. Landowners and managers will learn about mechanical, cultural and chemical control methods to control Yellow starthistle […]

Measure A Passes

Measure A Passes

Truckee, CA…Measure A Passes. Measure A that will continue a parcel tax to fund local schools moved forward with yesterday’s election. The latest unofficial numbers from the Nevada County Elections Office.

County Commissioners Give Direction on Fire Services Issues

County Commissioners Give Direction on Fire Services Issues

Washoe County Commissioners, sitting as both the Sierra Fire Protection District and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Boards, directed fire services officials to move forward in their analysis of various ways to provide cost effective fire services to multiple neighborhoods located in the unincorporated areas of Washoe County. Specifically, they directed Sierra Fire Chief Michael […]

County Commissioners Direct Staff to Develop Budget Contingency Plans; Receive Update on Shared Services Efforts; Approve Proclamations

County Commissioners Direct Staff to Develop Budget Contingency Plans; Receive Update on Shared Services Efforts; Approve Proclamations

At today’s regularly scheduled meeting, Washoe County Commissioners directed staff to pursue the recommended contingency plans of developing two budgets for 2011-12: 1. A budget that would fund services at 90% (assumes an overall 10% reduction of current levels) to sustainably meet a $33.5 million budget deficit in 2011-12. 2. A budget that would fund […]