By Cathleen Decker, Los Angeles Times Between his executive orders on immigration and the investigation he wants into voter fraud, President Trump had a clear target on Wednesday: California. The state was one of two singled out as a focus of the vote fraud investigation stemming from Trump’s belief that he lost the popular vote due to “illegals” taking part […]
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To the community, The El Dorado County Republican Central Committee wholeheartedly opposes Assembly Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1, which, if passed, would raise gasoline taxes by 12 cents a gallon and diesel, taxes by 20 cents a gallon. The two bills, both proposed by Democrat legislators, would also raise vehicle registrations by at least […]
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Placer County officials are warning officials that snow loads on residential propane tanks are extreme and pose a risk of leaks and possible explosion. In 2011, when similar snow loads were a concern, propane leaks in the Serene Lakes area were widespread, triggering evacuations and the disconnection of power to homes. One leak caused an […]
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By Kathryn Reed When it comes to snow removal, South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County officials are defensive and bristle with the barrage of criticism. They point to the amount of snow – several feet in consecutive days – as being a literal barrier to being able to clear streets. Those who have lived […]
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By Joe Mathews I have a confession to make: Donald Trump is imprisoned in my closet. He’s been in there for months, and I haven’t dared to let him out, for fear that his presence might be discovered. What’s worse, my treatment of Trump does not conform with the Geneva Convention. He’s spent all this […]
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By Joseph Pisani, AP If you’re cleaning out your closets for the new year, or need some spare cash after the holidays, your old stuff can help fill up your wallet. A number of websites and apps make it easier to sell used smartphones, furniture and clothes. Here’s where to go to sell your unwanted […]
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By Erin Ryan, Las Vegas Sun NV Energy and Apple have jointly announced an agreement to build 200 megawatts of additional solar energy in Nevada to support the tech company’s Reno-based data center with renewable energy. Completion is expected by 2019. First, NV Energy must apply with the state’s Public Utilities Commission to enter into […]
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By Paul Rogers, San Jose Mercury News Hammered with record rainstorms and blizzards, nearly half of California is no longer in a drought, and the rest saw dramatic improvement over the past week, federal scientists reported Thursday. Overall, 49 percent of the state is now drought free, the highest level since April 2013, according to the […]
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By Larry Weitzman It has been more than 2½ years since I last tested the Kia Cadenza and for 2017 it becomes a new generation. While it may look only refreshed, the overhaul was far more extensive as it is marginally longer (0.2 inches), with a half inch longer wheelbase, almost an inch wider and […]
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Registration is open for the May 13 Northern Nevada Wildfire Awareness Multi-hour Trail Event in Reno. The race is hosted by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Living with Fire Program in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and Desert Sky Adventures. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. […]
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