Third-generation farmer and author of “July & Winter: Growing Food in the Sierra” Gary Romano on May 20 will answer questions about gardening and mountain farming. The free talk will be at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 2pm. Romano will share tips and techniques for growing food in the Sierra Nevada, including the foothills […]
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The Nevada Department of Transportation is hosting an open house May 31 to share ideas about enhancing safety on Highway 50 from Stateline to Highway 28. Proposed future safety improvements within the corridor include: Roadway resurfacing/restriping Lane reconfiguration, including bicycle lanes Roundabouts Bicycle and pedestrian enhancements along the roadway Designated turn lanes, acceleration/deceleration Lanes, and […]
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· While Barton Health has not been affected by the global cybersecurity breach, it is taking precautions to protect its systems. Anyone who needs to call a Barton Health patient office or department, must call the direct hospital line at 530.541.3420. Other direct lines may be available, but calls will not be transferred from other lines. […]
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By Kathryn Reed SnowGlobe’s future in South Lake Tahoe is murky. Lake Tahoe Community College’s board of trustees on May 9 heard a recap about the 2016 music festival. Promoter Chad Donnelly asked to be able to talk to the board and give a presentation, so he did. The board is most concerned about protecting […]
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By Jonathan Grella, U.S. News & World Report The ugly viral video incident that has sent United Airlines’ reputation and stock price into a tailspin has generated calls to boycott the airline – “delete the app,” to employ contemporary parlance. But it’s tough to delete the app when it’s the only app in town. Lack […]
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By Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times Home values have risen for years amid the economic recovery. And in some corners of California, prices are even setting records, surpassing levels reached during the height of the housing bubble. But for most of the state — and indeed the nation as a whole — values remain […]
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By Kathryn Reed A yellow jersey may have figuratively brought Katie Hall warmth, but she was literally shivering after riding for more than three hours to win stage two of the Amgen Tour of California. “It was definitely cold at the start. There were some flurries,” Ruth Winder, who earned the best young rider jersey, […]
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The El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging has a limited supply of senior farmers’ market check booklets available for qualified El Dorado County residents. Each eligible senior will receive one booklet that includes five checks redeemable for $4 each to be used at certified farmers’ markets for the purchase of fresh, unprepared, locally grown […]
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The Nevada Highway Patrol is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies to educate motorists on seat belt usage. The click it or ticket campaign runs through May 31. Anyone who is driving and all passengers 6 or older and weighing more than 60 pounds must wear a seat belt. Any child younger than 6 […]
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By Sammy Caiola, Sacramento Bee On the sun-soaked patio of Placerville’s Lava Cap Winery, Richard eyed the case of empty blue bottles he was picking up from wine club manager Kevin Jones. Without any prompting, Richard launched into a lecture as he worked. “The blue comes from cobalt and nickel, the green from copper oxide,” […]
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