With an increase in the number of dead and dying trees in the Lake Tahoe region, Liberty Utilities has tripled the number of inspectors to identify trees that pose a risk to the utility’s infrastructure. The inspection program and subsequent removal of hazardous trees are designed to reduce the risk of power outages, potential wildfires, […]
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There will be a series of meetings in Douglas County starting June 18 about vacation home rentals. The county is proposing making changes to the ordinance. Today the short-term rentals are only allowed at the lake. A copy of the draft ordinance is available online. Proposed changes include allowing VHRs in the valley, creating better […]
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By Liz Kreutz, ABC-10 While many people can’t imagine themselves living anyway other than the Golden State, research shows an increasing number of Californians may be looking to move away. According to studies done by real estate sites Realtor.com and Redfin.com, the housing crisis in California is driving people to search for homes outside the […]
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Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is promoting Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month throughout June. The mantra is: “Prepare Now! Wildfire Knows No Season.” There are several family-friendly events this month They include: South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue’s 5th annual Wildfire Safety Expo on June 9 from noon-3pm at the TJ Maxx parking lot at the […]
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· On June 5 in Auburn, the Placer County Board of Supervisors will consider proposed improvements to Speedboat Beach in Kings Beach. · Nevada residents and visitors are invited to Discover Nevada State Parks on June 9. Park visitors will receive free day use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada […]
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By Melinda Myers Make your next gathering one to remember by including a few unique vegetables on the relish tray, as a side dish or for dessert. Your guests will be “wowed” not only because you grew your own ingredients, but because of the unique shape, color or flavor of the vegetables you serve. Create […]
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By Kathryn Reed GENOA – There is something about a waterfall that always brings a smile to my face even it isn’t very big. Something about the magic of Mother Nature; showing who’s boss, mixing up the contours of the landscape. I’m never disappointed. A week ago eight people and two dogs set off to […]
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By Joe Mathews Be first if you like. But in California, it’s better to be second best. This is the larger truth at work in the Golden State’s June 5 elections. Because the top two finishers in each race advance to the November runoff election, almost all campaigning and TV ads are designed to put […]
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By Elizabeth C. Tippett, The Conversation Jara Neal Willis, a nurse at a hospital in Texas, usually clocked in a few minutes before the start of her shift and stayed late whenever her patients needed help. Her lunch breaks were often cut short by requests from doctors, patients or their families. Willis and her colleagues, […]
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By Ken Ritter, AP LAS VEGAS – Nevada’s main electric utility said Thursday that if voters reject a statewide energy choice constitutional amendment in November, it plans to partner with six solar power development firms to buy enough power from projects to be built around the state to supply more than 600,000 homes, NV Energy […]
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