Washoe County Commissioners heard today that Washoe County government has a total economic impact of $465 million and creates nearly 7,500 direct and indirect jobs in our community. The report documents that for every $1 that Washoe County spends, $1.62 is invested in the community. Dr. Kambiz Raffiee, Associate Dean of the University of Nevada, […]
Washoe County Commissioners today awarded a roads contract for $2,518,147 with ability to add two additional alternatives for a total not to exceed $2.9 million. Repair and maintenance of County streets and parking lots is part of the County’s Public Works Department’s pavement infrastructure preservation program. Its objective is to keep maintenance and replacement costs […]
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (Feb. 21) – As the miles of red fence are rolled and towering finish stadiums deconstructed into stacks Ted Ligety (Park City, UT), Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) and Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA) can look back on the collective three medals they earned for the U.S. Ski Team. The 2011 FIS Alpine World […]
Reno, NV….”Journey” is coming to the Reno Events Center on February 25, 2011, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Contact: Ticketmaster Visit Web Site E-Mail: jconforti@rscva.com Phone: 1-800-745-3000
El Dorado County Animal Services, in collaboration with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and the Humane Society of the United States, is investigating what appears to be a fairly large scale cockfighting operation at a residence in Garden Valley. Nearly 250 game birds were found on the Garden Valley property this past weekend, along […]
Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will recognize recipients of the 2010 Best in the Basin Awards at its Governing Board meeting on Wednesday, February 23 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach, CA. This is the 21st year TRPA’s Best in the Basin awards program has recognized […]
Here’s the latest news for Tuesday February 22nd: 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand; Gadhafi appears on state TV in Libya; Chicago mayoral election today; Minn. man turns car into snowplow.
Lake Tahoe Area…The Lake Tahoe Area has been rated as one of the best ski destinations for a reason. It has the best combination of great snow, lot’s of resorts and plenty of excitement in the evenings. The powder is back with more on the way this weekend! Be Safe & Stay in bounds! Squaw […]
The El Dorado County Department of Transportation and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department are applying to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division for the 2010-11 grants program for funding of projects on the Rubicon Trail. The grants applications will be posted on the OHMVR website on March 8, […]
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Reserve Deputy Sheriff. Reserve deputies are volunteers used to supplement patrol operations and special events within El Dorado County. Serving as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff is a rewarding experience and is an excellent way to serve the community. Applicants must be 21 years of […]
