Traffic Alert…Accident on US-50 Near Bass Lake Road
Placerville, CA…CHP is reporting an accident on US-50 just west of Bass Lake Road. A Ford pickup and Mustang are involved. Please use caution in the area..
The Ritz-Carlton offers North Lake Tahoe hotel accommodations for every season
TRUCKEE, Calif– Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, The Ritz-Carlton welcomes guests to experience the luxury of its North Lake Tahoe hotel – and discover all this four-season destination has to offer. Located mid-mountain at the Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort, this distinctive mountain retreat boasts sweeping views, impeccable service and convenient access to […]
Detectives Seeking ID of Gas Station Robber
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of an armed man who robbed an Auburn gas station early Tuesday morning. The suspect also bound the hands of a newspaper delivery woman who unwittingly interrupted the robbery. A close-up photograph of the suspect was obtained today by Placer County Sheriff’s detectives and […]
New Texting Champions Crowned
San Diego, CA..— LG Mobile Phones crowned the winner of the second annual LG Mobile World Cup today, naming the sister duo, Cristina Sales Ancines, age 20, and Jennifer Sales Ancines, age 15, from Panama as the “World’s Fastest Texters.” Defeating competitors from 16 countries to take home the title of LG Mobile World Cup […]
Workshop Series Focuses on Future of County Government; Available for Viewing On-Demand
As Washoe County faces a fifth year of budget deficits due to declining property tax and sales tax revenues which comprise nearly 80% of the county’s general fund, county officials continue to look for ways to restructure governments to be responsive to citizens’ needs with less resources. Three workshops with the Washoe County Commission and […]
Snow Back In The Forecast…
Truckee, CA…This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph. Saturday: Partly sunny, […]
Burglars Arrested in Georgetown
On January 16, 2011 at 8:00 A.M., The Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a burglary at Corner Kitchen Restaurant in Georgetown. A deputy arrived in the area and contacted staff of the Corner Kitchen Restaurant. According to the victim an unknown suspect(s) entered the closed restaurant possibly through the heating and cooling system and […]
Subject Arrested in Embezzlement Case
On January 14, 2011, The County of ElDorado Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding a possible embezzlement of funds from the Disabled American Veteran Organization in Cameron Park. According to the victim, it was brought to his attention that the treasurer, Robert Laudermilk had been writing checks to himself from the bank account of the Disabled […]
Placer County Offering No-Cost Vaccines For Pertussis And Influenza
California saw the largest number of reported cases of pertussis in 63 years. Statewide, there were 8,383 reported cases in 2010 and 50 of these cases were in Placer County. These 2010 numbers represent a five-fold increase over the number of cases in 2009 for both the State and the County. A proven strategy to […]
Lake Tahoe Area Ski & Snow Report for January 27th, 2011
Lake Tahoe Area…Great Weather means it’s a great time to head out to the slopes and enjoy the great weather and snow. Be Safe & Stay in bounds! Lake Tahoe Area…Great Weather means it’s a great time to head out to the slopes and enjoy the great weather and snow. Be Safe & Stay in […]