Traffic Alert…Rollover Accident on Hwy 88
Kirkwood, CA…Emergency Crews are working a rollover accident on Hwy 88 just east of Schneider Cow Camp Road. Please use caution in the area…
Vail’s Schleper 8th in Zagreb Night Slalom. Squaw Valley’s Mancuso DNF
ZAGREB, Croatia – Olympian and U.S. Ski Team veteran Sarah Schleper (Vail, CO) finished eighth in Tuesday’s Audi FIS Alpine World Cup night slalom in Zagreb. Austria’s Marlies Schild won the coveted Snow Queen Trophy by .75 seconds. Streaming of the race is available at www.universalsports.com. Amidst the fog and icy conditions, 66 women charged […]
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs to Depart.
Washington, DC…In a move that has been a possibility for some time. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has announced that he will be leaving his current post in early February. He will also stay on in an as yet undefined advisory role… Statement by the President on the Departure of Press Secretary Robert Gibbs “For the […]
Man caught in bank attempting to pass stolen checks
Auburn, CA….An Auburn man was arrested inside a north Auburn bank Monday afternoon while attempting to cash a check he had stolen from a woman he recently befriended. U.S. Bank officials called the Placer County Sheriff’s Office when Kyle L. Estes, 20, and a female were still inside the bank attempting to cash a $550 […]
Assemblyman Ted Gaines Wins Special Election to Become State Senator for District One
Sacramento, CA…The Secretary of State has combined the results for yesterday’s Special Election to replace the late Senator Dave Cox’s Seat. The conservative leaning rural district covers a large area including. Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Eldorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento & Sierra Counties…
Placer County Supervisors Take Oath of Office
Placer County, CA…..Jack Duran and Robert M. Weygandt formally took the oath of office during the final days of 2010 so they could welcome the New Year ready to start four-year terms on the Placer County Board of Supervisors. News-elected Supervisor Jack Duran, left, is administered his oath of office by Assistant Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters, […]
January is National Radon Action Month
Test your home for radon – and win!: January is National Radon Action Month, and in recognition of that, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and its partners are sponsoring a “Test Your Home for Radon and Win” contest for residents of Douglas, Carson City and Washoe counties. Homeowners can qualify to win a $1,500 credit […]
TRAFFIC NEWS…..Traffic Accident at I80 and Eagles Lake
Emergency crews are responding to a traffic collision at I80 and Eagles Lake. #2 Lane is Blocked, so please travel with caution in the area. It appears there is a semi involved. Updates to come as needed…
Douglas County Proposed changes to Monthly Sewer Rates
On February 3, 2011, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners will be voting on a proposed Resolution amending the monthly sewer rates for the County owned Sewer Utility. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY DOUGLAS COUNTY ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO MONTHLY SEWER RATES FOR THE COUNTY SEWER UTILITY By way of Resolution, the Douglas County Board […]
Placer County Purse Theft Identity’s Sought
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of a man caught on video stealing women’s purses from grocery carts in Auburn. December 30, deputies began investigating a series of purse thefts that occurred while shoppers were selecting merchandise from grocery store shelves. The victims had placed their purses in shopping carts and the […]