By Ana Ley, Las Vegas Sun A bill that would make it easier for some immigrants to teach in Nevada’s classrooms is gaining momentum in the Legislature because it would help alleviate the state’s crippling teacher shortage. Assembly Bill 27, which has broad support and cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, has special significance […]
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By Roberto A. Ferdman, Washington Post When the nation’s top nutrition panel released its latest dietary recommendations on Thursday, the group did something it had never done before: weigh in on whether people should be drinking coffee. What it had to say is pretty surprising. Not only can people stop worrying about whether drinking coffee […]
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“The Vagina Monologues” returns for its 13th year in South Lake Tahoe on March 6. The cast is made up of a diverse group of community members including students, mothers, daughters, sisters, new-to-the-stage and seasoned performers. V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls, by raising funds and awareness. Productions […]
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The Tahoe National Forest is preparing an environmental impact statement on a proposal to designate over-snow vehicle use on roads, trails and areas on lands within its boundaries. The EIS will also identify snow trails available for grooming. Designating OSV use on the forest will ensure over-snow vehicle activity, such as snowmobile riding, is effectively managed to […]
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By David Leonhardt, New York Times The Academy Awards ceremony will emphasize the suspense of the unknown on Sunday night. But Hollywood insiders are well aware that many nominees have little chance of winning — and know who those nominees are. Not only will the award for best picture most likely go to “Birdman” or […]
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Roland Schumann will be giving a talk called Entrepreneurship: Is it Right for You? on Feb. 25 at Sierra Nevada College. The free lecture is from 11:30am-1pm in the TCES building, rooms 139/141. Schumann will offer wisdom and practical advice about entrepreneurship and venture funding to students and community members. His venture capital-funded company, SwapDrive Inc., […]
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With the new building season coming up, there are things every contractor, designer and homeowner should know before they start any project. South Lake Tahoe officials are putting on a free seminar to enlighten people. Topics will include: · Radon requirements will be mandatory. · Sprinklers for additions could be required. · Take into account […]
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• South Tahoe Public Utility District’s board is having a workshop March 3 from 2-5pm to review the proposed 2015-16 budget and 10-year financial plan. The meeting is at the district office, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe. • Over the Edge, a mountain bike company, is opening a shop in South Lake Tahoe […]
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By Kathryn Reed ZEPHYR COVE – A roadmap to Whittell High School’s future has been laid out to the school district board and staff by a committee of concerned parents and staff. “This work you’ve done is a living document,” Douglas County School District Superintendent Lisa Noonan said at the end of the special board […]
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By Aaron Hussmann In summer 2013, I walked a demanding 500 miles and I’m damn proud of it. After working 60-80 hour weeks for nine months, living in a crowded city, and becoming one of the thousands of tired, nerve-shaken souls John Muir spoke about, I realized the famous naturalist was right when he said, […]
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