By Emily Klancher Merchant, The Conversation The 2020 U.S. Census is still two years away, but experts and civil rights groups are already disputing the results. At issue is whether the census will fulfill the Census Bureau’s mandate to “count everyone once, only once, and in the right place.” The task is hardly as simple […]
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By Vanessa Rancano, KQED High school seniors across the state are waiting on news that will shape the rest of their lives. This month they find out whether they are among the thousands being admitted to the University of California or California State University. Both UCs and CSUs are struggling to find space for qualified […]
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The Psychology of Humor is the title of Kim Bateman’s lecture this month in Incline Village. From mockery (the Darwin Awards) to sarcasm (National Sarcasm Society – like we need your support), comedy can be viewed as a diagnostic tool for the investigation of enduring questions about the human condition. Bateman’s talk will be April […]
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By Aimee Cunningham, Science News Some victims were found at home. An 84-year-old woman who’d spent over half her life in the same Sacramento apartment died near her front door, gripping her keys. A World War II veteran succumbed in his bedroom. Many died outside, including a hiker who perished on the Pacific Crest Trail, […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College Art Department instructor Shelley Zentner will bring her large-scale portraits inspired by stories of freedom and expression to the Fine Arts building’s Foyer Gallery in her exhibit “Fundamental Freedoms.” Zentner will host an artist reception and talk on April 19 from 5-7pm inside the Foyer Gallery. Zentner has created seven works […]
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· The Pony Express Trail through El Dorado County will be closed April 9-27 for the falling and removal of designated dead and dying trees. · Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, will give a talk April 14 at the Sports Aviation Foundation’s annual meeting at the Carson Valley Inn at 6:30pm. Advance […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee The number of vehicle thefts in California headed downward in 2017, following two years of increases. El Dorado County saw a 17.5 percent increase, from 286 in 2016 to 336 in 2017, according to CHP statistics. Sacramento and Placer County counties followed the statewide trend. Read the whole story
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The Alpine Watershed Group will be hosting an Earth Day Work Day on April 21 at Grover Hot Springs State Park. This event allows for the completion of restoration work to an alpine meadow. Volunteers are needed to help with invasive weed removal, fence rebuilding and extension, and state park maintenance. All are welcome to […]
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Updated April 6, 5:30pm: By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe acting City Manager Jeff Meston has told the City Council that he wants to step down. Meston’s full-time job is fire chief of the city. He has had the added responsibilities since Feb. 7. That is when the council put then City Manager Nancy Kerry […]
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By Kathryn Reed Mushrooms – I could eat them every day, for every meal. Asparagus – one of the best vegetables to buy right now. Combine them, and, well, it’s a party for the palate. This dish has lots of versatility. It can be served hot, at room temperature, as a salad, as a side […]
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