March 01, 2011 Placer County was notified recently it has been awarded an $800,000 federal grant for two housing programs managed by the county’s Redevelopment Agency. The county was awarded $585,000 for the agency’s First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program and $195,000 for an Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. Up to $20,000 will be used to cover administrative […]
The Washoe County District Attorney (WCDA) is a proud sponsor of Safe and Healthy Homes. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 23 and honors National Crime Victims Rights Week (April 10 – 16, 2011). The Fair will be held at Idlewild Park from 8am to Noon and the 5K Run/walk will start […]
Gaines Gazette: March 1, 2011, In This Issue: Budget Needs Real, Structural Reform, Our Roseville District Office has moved! Gaines Introduces Legislation to Reduce Government Regulation, Legislation by Gaines, Would Repeal Suction Dredge Mining Ban Budget Needs? Real Structural Reform…..Governor Jerry Brown’s recent announcements to cut the state’s purchasing of freebies and usage of cell […]
Sun Valley, NV…..Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a loud party at a Sun Valley residence involving a large group of juveniles shortly after 1am on Monday. Deputies arrested and booked the homeowner, 22 year old Abril Zuno, charging her with 15 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, furnishing alcohol to minors […]
Sheriff Michael Haley honors 150 years of public service and community partnership by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office by arriving on horseback to an anniversary event at the historic ranch preserve in Bartley Ranch Regional Park The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2 to coincide with the anniversary date of Nevada’s […]
Squaw Valley, CA…The Squaw Valley Grooming Crews should be given high marks for getting the race course ready for competitors after Fridays snowfall. The original 3 days of racing was condensed down to two filled days on Saturday and Sunday. Athletes from all over California and Nevada sped down the course in search speed and […]
Mar. 1, 2011 (South Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.) – Recent indicators show tourism at Lake Tahoe South Shore (http://www.tahoesouth.com) is on the uptick. December occupancy was up three percent compared to last year (Smith Travel Research). The No. 1 ski destination in the U.S. (Rand McNally 2011; TripAdvisor 2010) has seen a rise of 1.7 percent […]
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Pyramid Lake Regulations. For the past several months the Tribe has been working with interested parties to make changes to the regulations in order to improve the recreational experience at Pyramid Lake. The proposed changes to the regulations are focused improving […]
Truckee, CA…More Snow is heading into our region after 10pm tonight. Snow amounts should be less that last Friday’s dumping. The latest from the NWS in Reno is below. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Tonight: Rain and snow after 10pm. Snow level 5900 feet. Low […]
J45 Open Series- Diamond Peak, NV…..The snow fell and day 1 was a dig out day for the race organizer while the athletes enjoyed another wonderful powder day. And thank you to Diamond Peak for their strong prep of the courses as this one day race came off beautifully. The J4’s boys were led by […]
