Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in December confirms that the economic recovery is continuing, though at a rate that has been insufficient to bring about a significant improvement in labor market conditions. Growth in household spending picked up late last year, but remains constrained by high unemployment, modest income growth, […]
Gold Run, CA…..CHP is on scene at a possible fatality at Blue Canyon just east of Airport in Gold Run. Emergency crews have located a body on a dirt road near a parked vehicle. Updates to come as we receive…
The proposed Placer County Conservation Plan passed a major milestone at a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday. On a unanimous vote, board members agreed to send the plan’s updated conservation strategy for review by federal and state regulatory agencies. “I think we have a plan that is historic,” said Supervisor Robert M. Weygandt, long a […]
Under the direction of the Placer County Board of Supervisors, Placer County staff will begin redistricting work on the five supervisorial districts in the County. Redistricting is based upon U.S. Census data that is collected every 10 years. The Census was last done in 2010. The U.S. Constitution requires that everyone residing in the United […]
Washoe County Commissioners today received a presentation stating that although the current fiscal year budget is on track with no need to reduce it further, there will be a budget deficit in the 2011-12 budget year projected to be $33.5 million. This estimate does not include the possible continuance of a 9 cent property tax […]
Sacramento, CA..– Governor Jerry Brown today announced the following appointments to the California Public Utilities Commission. Mike Florio, 58, of Oakland, has been appointed to the Public Utilities Commission. He has worked as the senior attorney for The Utility Reform Network since 1978. Florio is a member of California Conference of Public Utility Counsel. He […]
Washington, DC…As prepared for delivery…Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the 112th Congress, as well as your new Speaker, John Boehner. And as we mark this occasion, we are also mindful of the empty chair in […]
Tahoe City, CA…CHP and emergency crews are working a snowmobile vs a tree accident in the Tahoe City area. The accident is at Village Rd & Cedarwood Dr
Yosemite National Park, CA…..The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park will shut down for three weeks to allow uninterrupted work on a multitude of renovation projects. From February 22 through March 17, 2011, the extensive work will be conducted to upgrade the fire detection, alarm, and suppression system throughout the historic hotel. This work includes […]
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ted Gaines, R—Roseville, today announced that he has been appointed by Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg to serve as vice chair of both the Senate Insurance Committee and the Transportation and Housing Committee for the 2011-12 legislative session. Gaines has also been appointed to serve as a member of the Senate […]
