The California Commission on Aging will be visiting El Dorado County for a special public meeting on Aug. 1 focused on services for older adults. It will be from 9am-5pm at the El Dorado County Government Center, Building A, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville. Members of the California Commission on Aging will be on […]
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To the community, During the month of May, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe brought their program, A Fighting Chance, to our South Lake Tahoe elementary schools. This program was developed shortly after the kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard. It trains children in our elementary schools to avoid being abducted. The program starts in the […]
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By Larry Weitzman I won’t call the Genesis G90 V-8 the best car ever as I would currently give that title to the Lexus LC500 sports coupe which lists for about 30 large more. But the Lexus is basically a two plus two and not a super luxury sedan. Genesis G90 is designed to compete […]
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· One of two free fishing days being offered by California Department of Fish and Wildlife is July 7 (the other is Sept. 1). While all fishing regulations – such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures – remain in effect, anyone can fish without purchasing a […]
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By Kathryn Reed Fear. It’s a sensation that has defined a large extent of Laurie Ault’s life. Fear of an unknown killer. Fear another family member would become a victim. Fear she would be a target if she spoke out. The South Lake Tahoe woman’s life was rocked in 1980 when her aunt and uncle […]
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By Jill K. Robinson, San Francisco Chronicle They come in the form of small cards, rocks or pieces of wood — the hotel reminders that guests can choose to skip having their towels and sheets washed every day, in a bid to save water and energy. Over the years, they’ve become expected as a base […]
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By Giovanni Luca Ciampaglia and Filippo Menczer, The Conversation Social media are among the primary sources of news in the U.S. and across the world. Yet users are exposed to content of questionable accuracy, including conspiracy theories, clickbait, hyperpartisan content, pseudo science and even fabricated “fake news” reports. It’s not surprising that there’s so much […]
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By Meghin Delaney, Las Vegas Review-Journal A campaign aiming to force the Nevada Legislature to put more money into the state’s schools is ramping up its efforts. Fund Our Future Nevada, which launched in February, wants lawmakers to dedicate more money for Nevada schools by increasing the state’s per pupil spending. The coalition — which […]
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To the community, On June 26, the Board of Supervisors forwarded for voter approval several proposed changes to the County Charter. One change would eliminate the voters’ right to elect the positions of recorder-clerk, treasurer-tax collector, surveyor, and auditor-Controller, and instead leave the decision to the board. These positions would not be vetted by the […]
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By Scott Croft Just like Americans’ hectic Thanksgiving Day holiday travel habits, July 4 is recreational boating’s biggest holiday of the year. The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water predicts crowded launch ramp and marina facilities with significant recreational boat traffic congestion on lakes, rivers and coastal waters. Operator inattention, improper lookout, […]
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