Entering the El Dorado County Fair just got easier. This year’s fair theme “There’s Magic in the Air” is appropriate because the fair can “magically” accept online entries. The fair runs June 14-17. The entry guide on online. At the top of the page, hold mouse over El Dorado County Fair, then click on entry […]
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To the community, Since 2010, Bread & Broth has been funding our Monday meals through the Adopt A Day of Nourishment program. The Monday meal served every week at St. Theresa Grace Hall provides a hot, tasty and nutritious dinner to any individual who comes to our doors. In addition to the full course meals, […]
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By Kathryn Reed The adage there is no such thing as bad publicity may be tested as South Lake Tahoe’s reputation among vacation home renters spreads. City officials are hoping the negative regional and national media attention about its $1,000 fines for owners and tourists turns out to be a positive. This is because going […]
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By Nancy Chang, San Francisco Chronicle Some 4.9 million Californians face food insecurity — our neighbors, a fellow PTA parent, the children running down your street. Yet, as Californians worry about where they will get their next meal, bags full of groceries end up in dumpsters. As our state’s population rises and the food waste […]
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By Kurtis Lee, Los Angeles Times States that have passed laws legalizing recreational marijuana in recent years appear to have found some new, unexpected supporters: Republican politicians. Since voters began to pass recreational marijuana measures in 2012, the pro-pot movement has seen swift support from many Democrats, with Republicans often pushing back against legalization. Those […]
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By Art Marroquin, Las Vegas Review-Journal It looks like a few drivers need a reminder on what it means to stop. Sandra said she’s noticed a few motorists who roll past stop signs at four-way intersections. Randy said he received a citation for failing to stop at a red light while making a right turn. […]
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By Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times A robust effort to attack California’s housing shortage was rejected Tuesday by a state legislative panel at the Capitol, felled in part by opponents who argued that it treated small cities and large ones like San Francisco the same way. The defeat for Senate Bill 827 came in its […]
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To the community, Volunteering is a very special gift given by men, women and youth at Barton Memorial Hospital. Whether it be with their own personal time or a monetary donation, I am constantly humbled by these volunteers’ generosity and how greatly they help patients. Some are retired, wanting to stay active with their community, […]
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Power is expected to be restored to residents in Meyers by 6pm April 18. Liberty Utilities on Wednesday afternoon de-energized underground lines so South Tahoe Public Utility District could fix a fire hydrant. The hydrant had been damaged earlier in the day when a vehicle hit it. This occurred on Friant Drive between Matheson and […]
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By Kathryn Reed Apparently it pays just to show up. The South Lake Tahoe City Council on April 17 agreed to hire Prothman Executive Recruitment to find city manager and city attorney candidates. The votes were 4-1 on each contract, with Councilman Tom Davis in the minority for the city manager vote and Councilman Austin […]
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