Note: While the shutdown came to end late Monday, it could start all over again in three weeks. By Kathryn Reed One of the casualties of the federal government shutdown is the impact on the meteorological conference taking place on the South Shore. “We lost two speakers who were going to discuss fire safety issues […]
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Publisher’s note: This is a letter to the South Lake Tahoe City Council and is reprinted with permission. Dear Council Members: My name is Scott Ramirez, I am a longtime resident of South Lake Tahoe. Some of you know me and my family and are familiar with our activities to support our town. We are […]
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Nadine is a 2-year-old husky-cattle dog mix who has two different colored eyes. This girl loves to play with other dogs, but she also likes to chase cats. Good with kids, housebroken, basic commands and good on leash. She is very quiet in the shelter and weighs about 60 pounds. Nadine pulls on her leash […]
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By Kathryn Reed All the angst about the warm room in South Lake Tahoe opening on Rufus Allen Boulevard was for naught. The seasonal overnight shelter, now in its third year, is just another business in the neighborhood. Even though some residents last month balked at the idea of having “these people” be so close, […]
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By Alfonso Orozco, East Bay Times Growing up in the Bay Area, wilderness didn’t play a big role in my family life. We got outside in local and regional parks. There is no better feeling than hanging out with the whole familia on a hot summer day grilling carne asada, eating juicy watermelon with lime […]
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By Jeff Collins, San Jose Mercury News Is the Realtor-run property listing service in California obsolete? Several brokers, agents and “multiple listing service” operators expressed concern during a panel discussion this month that commercial websites like Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com have overtaken the patchwork of industry databases agents use to find homes for clients. “The world […]
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By Eddie Pells, AP The first time they met, Chloe Kim was in awe. And why not? Kelly Clark was, after all, an Olympic gold medalist and one of best snowboarders in the world. “My parents were, like, ‘Oh my gosh, you touched Kelly Clark’s jacket,’” Kim said of that day, nearly 10 years ago, […]
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By Conor Dougherty, New York Times The last time that Congress approved a sweeping overhaul of the federal tax code, in 1986, it created a tax credit meant to encourage the private sector to invest in affordable housing. It has grown into a $9 billion-a-year social program that has funded the construction of some three […]
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By Melinda Myers Winter can be hard on gardeners and our indoor plants. Low light, shorter days and dry air stress our houseplants while helping insects thrive. Don’t despair if insects have moved in and your plants are struggling with yellow or speckled leaves. Instead, invest a bit of time and effort managing these pests […]
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By Las Vegas Review-Journal From bolstering protections for crime victims to eliminating taxes on tampons and medical supplies, Nevadans this year will vote on a slew of new measures. Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske on Thursday released five questions facing voters in the November election. Read the whole story
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