By Kathryn Reed Data. It’s the four-letter word that could make the difference in the world of vacation home rentals in South Lake Tahoe. Instead of making arbitrary rules based on emotion, at least three City Council members want facts to guide their decision-making. Mayor Austin Sass with his pouting, fidgeting and lack of professionalism […]
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By Joel Fox Reassurances to taxpayers about proper management of new revenue on the state and local level is too often ignored by politicians once the money is secured. Recent examples of attempts to spend money differently than promised are common—but it’s an old story, as well. The Legislature passed the gas tax and vehicle […]
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Two of the five people who applied to be on the South Lake Tahoe Roads Management Authority Commission were appointed Tuesday — MaryAnne Brand and Brent Goligoski. They are the two who attended the Oct. 17 council meeting. The council is hoping more people will apply, though the remaining three will remain in the pool. […]
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By Melanie Mason, Los Angeles Times A state legislator who was groped by a male lobbyist weeks after she was sworn into office. A legislative staffer-turned-lobbyist who for years would only wear pantsuits in order to project a “business-only” air. A government affairs director who faced inappropriate advances from an associate in full view […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth’s Monday meal on Oct. 9 was sponsored by Janet McDougall in memory of her parents, Mac and Jackie McDougall. “Mac and Jackie were very hospitable and loved to feed people,” said McDougall. “They would love the Bread & Broth program for feeding people’s stomachs and souls.” Although most people […]
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By Emily Benson, High Country News When their taps began spitting out air instead of water a few years ago, one family in Paso Robles was forced to snake a hose from a neighbor’s property into their home for drinking water. They ate from paper plates instead of dishes, could no longer wash their laundry […]
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By Ben Botkin, Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY — A retired FBI agent will be Nevada’s first statewide opioid coordinator. Attorney General Aam Laxalt announced on Monday the appointment of Terry Kerns, whose job will be to bridge the gap between law enforcement agencies and victims’ service providers as Nevada responds to the opioid […]
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By Sacramento Bee An online post threatening the safety of an El Dorado County high school campus has been traced to a 19-year-old Texas man. Over the weekend, the Union Mine High School Yearbook’s Instagram page received a threatening post, according to an El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office news release. Read the whole story
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By Stephen Saturno, Moonshine Ink How can it be that one of the biggest health concerns in our area goes mostly unnoticed? While most people have barely heard of radon, testing in our area is nearly nonexistent. Even when you buy a home, there’s a one-page disclosures section that’s buried in a 200-page document somewhere […]
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A 38-year-old Gardnerville man died in a two-car accident on Highway 88 on Monday. The driver, whose name has not been released, was going east on the highway near Red Lake Road when he drifted into oncoming traffic. The impact of the Oct. 16, 9:25am collision inflicted fatal injuries. The other driver was in a […]
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