By Melinda Myers Add an exciting new look to your garden, poolside, patio or deck with elephant ears. These easy tropical plants have tall stems and giant leaves that measure up to 2 feet across. You can use them to create an instant focal point in the garden, screen an unwanted view, or extend a […]
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By Yvonne Gonzalez, Las Vegas Sun CARSON CITY — Long lines and frustrated voters that accompanied Nevada caucuses in 2016 were not enough to sway lawmakers toward a primary system. Legislative efforts from both parties to return to presidential primaries have failed to gain traction over the years, with the most recent failed push marked […]
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To the community, Serving their first of two Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorships for the year, the HEROs employee organization from Harrah’s and Harveys casinos hosted the Monday meal served at St. Theresa Grace Hall on April 17. Having the HEROs sponsor a B&B dinner is always a treat. Wearing their […]
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By Kathryn Reed While there are plenty of senior citizens on the South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, leadership seems to be lacking – at least when it comes to how to manage a senior center. Members of the two elected bodies, along with staff from both agencies met […]
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One day wasn’t enough to celebrate the Earth. At the magnet school in Meyers the students embraced a week of activities. The theme last week was Plant Your Seed. Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 since 1970. It started in the United States; now more than 190 countries recognize this as an opportunity […]
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By Joe Mathews If California is as serious about public transit as its leaders claim, why isn’t there rail service across the Golden Gate Bridge? There’s no good reason why our state’s iconic span must devote its six lanes to cars. For more than 50 years, engineering studies have shown that the bridge could accommodate […]
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By Sho Chandra, Bloomberg Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose more than forecast in March to the fastest pace in a decade, signaling sustained momentum in the housing market despite higher prices and scarce supply, a report from the National Association of Realtors showed Friday. Contract closings jumped 4.4 percent to a 5.71 million […]
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The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a weeklong flood advisory for the Truckee River in Tahoe City. In anticipation of runoff from the extreme snowpack in the basin water managers on April 21 increased the flow leaving Lake Tahoe through the dam in Tahoe City. The flows will be the highest they have […]
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· Gary Romano, owner of Sierra Valley Farms presents his newest book “July & Winter: Growing Food in the Sierra” on May 20, 2pm at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Romano will share his knowledge from decades of experience growing food in the Sierra Nevada. · Taj Mahal and Keb Mo are touring together to […]
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By Daniel Borenstein, Bay Area News Group Lodi City Manager Steve Schwabauer worries about his town’s fiscal solvency — and estimates roughly a third of California’s municipalities are in the same position because of rising pension costs. Nancy Kerry, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, says her community will avoid bankruptcy but will have to make […]
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