Wall Street Close: Stocks finish higher despite dismal economic data
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street withstood another stream of bad economic readings Wednesday, closing sharply higher after investors shuttled between pessimism about the recession and hopes that the nation might start seeing relief soon.
Brown concedes defeat to McClintock in California race
WASHINGTON - Democrat Charlie Brown has conceded defeat to Republican state Sen. Tom McClintock in their hard-fought race for California's 4th Congressional District House seat.
Round Hill election do-over on Douglas agenda
Douglas County commissioners are set to hear items Thursday regarding a do-over for the election in the Round Hill General Improvement District trustees due to an error on the ballot.
Grand jury indicts Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki
LAS VEGAS - A grand jury has indicted Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, a Republican hoping to unseat U.S.
South Lake Tahoe food pantry runs out of food
There is grim desperation in the voice of an otherwise unflappable Joanne Shope, volunteer coordinator at Christmas Cheer, the South Lake Tahoe food pantry.
Redding leaders give up health care benefits
REDDING, Calif. (AP) - Redding City Council members have decided to give up their retiree health insurance benefits in an effort to save the city money.
Timothy John Grant
Timothy John Grant "TJ" died from a heart attack on November 14, 2008 in South Lake Tahoe. Tim was born in La Jolla, Calif., to James and Virginia Grant.
Obama names Richardson to head Commerce Department
CHICAGO - President-elect Barack Obama named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as commerce secretary on Wednesday, filling a top economic post in troubled times and placing a second former campaign rival in his new Cabinet.
Record 3.1 million Calif kids getting school meals
SACRAMENTO (AP) - A surprising statistic awaited Bannon Creek Elementary School principal Linda Wilkinson when she returned to school this fall: Around 425 of the school's 600 students now qualify for free and reduced-price school meals, up about 8...
Wall Street Close: Stocks finish higher despite dismal economic data
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street withstood another stream of bad economic readings Wednesday, closing sharply higher after investors shuttled between pessimism about the recession and hopes that the nation might start seeing relief soon.
Brown concedes defeat to McClintock in California race
WASHINGTON - Democrat Charlie Brown has conceded defeat to Republican state Sen. Tom McClintock in their hard-fought race for California's 4th Congressional District House seat.
Round Hill election do-over on Douglas agenda
Douglas County commissioners are set to hear items Thursday regarding a do-over for the election in the Round Hill General Improvement District trustees due to an error on the ballot.
Grand jury indicts Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki
LAS VEGAS - A grand jury has indicted Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, a Republican hoping to unseat U.S.
South Lake Tahoe food pantry runs out of food
There is grim desperation in the voice of an otherwise unflappable Joanne Shope, volunteer coordinator at Christmas Cheer, the South Lake Tahoe food pantry.
Redding leaders give up health care benefits
REDDING, Calif. (AP) - Redding City Council members have decided to give up their retiree health insurance benefits in an effort to save the city money.
Timothy John Grant
Timothy John Grant "TJ" died from a heart attack on November 14, 2008 in South Lake Tahoe. Tim was born in La Jolla, Calif., to James and Virginia Grant.
Obama names Richardson to head Commerce Department
CHICAGO - President-elect Barack Obama named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as commerce secretary on Wednesday, filling a top economic post in troubled times and placing a second former campaign rival in his new Cabinet.
Record 3.1 million Calif kids getting school meals
SACRAMENTO (AP) - A surprising statistic awaited Bannon Creek Elementary School principal Linda Wilkinson when she returned to school this fall: Around 425 of the school's 600 students now qualify for free and reduced-price school meals, up about 8...
