Publisher’s note: This originally was published in the TERC newsletter and is reprinted with permission. By Geoff Schladow It seems that every conversation about Lake Tahoe this year made reference initially to the ongoing drought, and more recently to El Niño. What is certain is that we are in a long and historical drought. What […]
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By Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle Opponents of California’s death penalty began an initiative campaign Monday to repeal the state’s capital punishment law at the polls in November and said they’ve lined up some conservative support and $2 million in financial backing. The measure, if it qualifies, would be on the ballot four years after […]
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· Truckee Fire Protection District is hosting a community meeting Jan. 14 to discuss the wildfire protection plan. It will be from 6-9pm at the Truckee Town Hall. · The California controller has update the Government Compensation in California website to include 2014 self-reported data for cities and counties. The data covers 602,377 positions and more […]
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By Taylor Goldenstein, Los Angeles Times A coalition of groups representing cities, counties and water agencies filed a proposed ballot measure Monday that would allow water providers to reestablish so-called tiered pricing as a means of encouraging conservation. Backers submitted the California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Stormwater Management Act of 2016 to the attorney […]
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Sixteen months after coming on board as El Dorado County’s chief lawyer Robyn Drivon is leaving. The Board of Supervisors accepted her resignation on Dec. 15. Drivon started as El Dorado’s county counsel in September 2014. Her last day is Jan. 8. She is going to work for Sacramento County starting Jan. 10 as their […]
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By investing in energy efficiency, green building, alternative fuels, renewable energy and waste reduction Boreal Mountain Resort has reduced its carbon footprint by 72 tons between 2014-2015, The ski resort is on track to increase that number in 2016. Boreal’s changes include: a snowmaking cooling system, HVAC in shop, airlock door in loading bay, washable […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is accepting applications for the next session of STAT: South Tahoe Action Teams. This program is for community members to be trained by the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department as responders during times of crisis. Curriculum will include nine hours of instruction taught by members of the South Lake Tahoe […]
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By Carolyn Lochhead, San Francisco Chronicle WASHINGTON — The White House followed Sunday’s landmark climate pact in Paris with a push Tuesday on water conservation and efficiency, as top administration officials warned that water shortages are among the biggest consequences of rising global temperatures. White House science adviser John Holdren and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell […]
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An El Dorado County man is headed for prison for 30 months for embezzling nearly a half million dollars from a company that was doing business in Placer and Sacramento counties. Jeffrey Lamson, 51, of El Dorado Hills was sentenced Dec. 15. In addition to prison Lamson must pay more than $400,000 in restitution. Court […]
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· Snow removal operations and periods of heavy snow can make it difficult for firefighters to find and use the nearest fire hydrant. Officials encourage residents to voluntarily clear snow from neighborhood hydrants. · California Tahoe Conservancy and Lake Tahoe Community College will host an open house Jan. 7 from 6-8pm in the LTCC board room to offer the […]
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