By Kathryn Reed KIRKWOOD – Temperatures hovering closer to zero than above freezing couldn’t put a chill on the views that spilled forth. For 360 degrees it was a winter wonderland. It was like being in the middle of the Sierra with mountains as far as the eye could see. Distinguishable landmarks dotted the landscape […]
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By Cherri Senders, Sacramento Bee If you talk to young people today about issues such as economic inequality or climate change, you will usually hear them profess deep concern. A survey released earlier this yearfound that economic and social inequality topped millennials’ list of concerns, followed by climate change. But the values embraced by those […]
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By Danielle Paquette, Washington Post Radio Flyer sells a red scooter for boys and a pink scooter for girls. Both feature plastic handlebars, three wheels and a foot brake. Both weigh about five pounds. The only significant difference is the price, a new report reveals. Target listed one for $24.99 and the other for $49.99. […]
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By Kurtis Lee, Los Angeles Times Deep divisions among Nevada Republicans over a $1-billion tax increase pushed by the state’s Republican governor are helping to shape the battle between Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Ted Cruz of Texas to win this state’s presidential caucuses — the first nominating contest in the West. Rubio’s backers […]
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By Sandra Chereb, Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY — Dozens of new laws dealing with police body cameras and elections to industrial hemp and craft pickling will take effect in Nevada at the stroke of midnight. Here is an overview of some the 50 new laws that will become effective Jan 1, 2016: Elections, lobbying Nevada […]
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By Sarah Skidmore Sell, AP Wondering how you will fare financially in 2016? Below are what experts think next year will hold for financial matters close to home: Raises, rent, gas, food and health. Will you get a raise in 2016? Maybe. Wage growth has been perhaps the job market’s biggest weakness since the recession […]
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By Tracy Franklin Are you prepared for an emergency? South Lake Tahoe has developed a 12-month emergency preparedness tool to help you prepare. As part of the city’s continued initiative to increase communications, we will be offering a 12 part monthly series throughout the year highlighting emergency preparedness. Use these tools to prepare yourself for an […]
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By Howard Mintz, San Jose Mercury News SAN QUENTIN — A dozen years ago, state prison officials opened up this infamous death row for a tour to demonstrate the crumbling, overcrowded cells housing the 600 killers then awaiting execution. Puddles of water sat on the cold, dank floors, as California leaders worried that the nation’s […]
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· Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra is accepting applications that support programs and projects that align with the mission to “strengthen the lives of women and youth in our community and the world”. The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 31. The application packet is available online. · The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department […]
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By Don Thompson, AP SACRAMENTO — Amid the most destructive wildfire season in more than a decade, California’s firefighting agency amped up its warnings to thousands of property owners who weren’t doing enough to protect their homes by clearing brush and other flammable materials. But it rarely put any muscle behind the threats: Violators were […]
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