Publisher’s note: This is one in a random series of stories about what it’s like to go through the South Tahoe Public Utility District turf buyback program. By Kathryn Reed Brittle. That’s my front yard. It’s a yard, but definitely not grass. Friends have come by to offer advice about how to transform it, others have emailed, […]
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By Larry Weitzman While the precursor of the grand jury system dates back beyond the Magna Carta (which just had its 800-year anniversary on June 15), after reading the political claptrap from the current El Dorado County Grand Jury (2014-15), it appears that its usefulness has past. One of the reports, “Time to Admit & […]
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By Jena McGregor, Washington Post If it seems like it’s taken a long time for that recruiter to call you back, or for that first interview — and second, and third — to turn into a job offer, you have company. According to a report by Glassdoor, the interview process looks to be taking longer than ever. The report, released […]
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On consecutive Sundays, the sprawling lawn outside Valhalla’s Grand Hall will transform into a free concert haven. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and the whole family. The music goes from noon-2pm. Dates and artists: July 5 — The Empty Wallets: roots rock, jam band from Tahoe and the Sierra Foothills July 12 — CW and Mr. […]
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Updated 8:15pm: Firefighters are getting a handle on the Washington Fire burning near Markleeville. It is 45 percent contained, with 17,786 acres burned. Highway 4 through Markleeville, south over Ebbetts Pass, is open to through traffic. Highway 89 starting at the junction with Highway 4 and continuing over Monitor Pass remains closed, as does Wolf Creek […]
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El Dorado County residents on July 12 from noon-5pm may get rid of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications. Drop-off locations include: El Dorado County sheriff’s substation, 4354 Town Center Blvd., Suite 112 in El Dorado Hills. Holiday Market, 5030 Ellinghouse Drive in Cool. Fire Station 61, 6281 Main St., Georgetown, (8am-noon). Safeway Supermarket, 6498 Pony […]
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By Brian Deka, Las Vegas Sun A cable news channel this week released its rankings of the nation’s top states for business, and the results were not kind to Nevada. The state fell 16 places to No. 45 in this year’s CNBC rankings, which evaluate states based on factors such as infrastructure, education, quality of […]
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By Julie R. Thomson, Huffington Post By now you’ve probably been told a million times that you should never put tomatoes in the refrigerator. But aside from knowing they’ll get soggy and taste a little worse for the wear, do you really know why? We’re about to get to the bottom of why you should […]
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To the community, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe hosted its fourth Adopt A Day of Nourishment this past year on June 2. They sent a wonderful group of Soroptimist members to help at the dinner. Kathleen Brown, treasurer, “had a fun time … great crew and very rewarding.” Joining Brown were past Soroptimist presidents, Pat […]
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· Personal fireworks of all kind are illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. · Northstar Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival is July 3 from 3-6:30pm in the village. Advanced tickets are $30 and day-of tickets are $38. · The Art of Gelato is open in the Ski Run Marina center in South Lake Tahoe. · Here […]
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