By Ray Hagar, Nevada Newsmakers State Sen. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden, says he plans to seek the leadership role of the Republican Senate caucus for the 2019 session of the Nevada Legislature. “I am going for leadership, and we’ll have that vote after the election to determine who will be the best to lead us during […]
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By Tony Bizjak, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County had the highest median home sales price in the region last month, at $486,000. Placer’s median home price in April was $482,000. Both were up substantially over the past year. The median price has now risen every month in the last six years, hitting $357,000 in April, […]
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By KTVN-TV Placer County Sheriff’s Office reports that two Concord men were arrested on charges of burglary and vehicle theft, after a multi-agency investigation. Placer County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a truck speeding through Carnelian Bay in North Lake Tahoe on May 15 and found stolen construction tools and equipment. They say some of the equipment […]
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By Melinda Myers Fill your garden with colorful annuals you and the pollinators can enjoy all season long. Look for outstanding varieties chosen by All-America Selections (AAS), a nonprofit plant trialing organization, to brighten your garden, attract pollinators and outperform other varieties on the market. Attract hummingbirds and second looks from passersby with the vibrant […]
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By Susan Wood “In or out?” This was the question posed by many mothers to their children in respect to the opening and closing of their home’s front door. It appears these kids grew up opting for the outdoors – opening the door to growth in the lucrative outdoor recreation market now measuring at least […]
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By Robert Percival, The Conversation Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s ethical lapses and extravagant spending habits have distracted the public from what he is doing to roll back important environmental protections. Pruitt helped persuade President Trump to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, making the United States the only country in the world to […]
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By Tami Luhby, CNN Money The economy may be chugging along, but many Americans are still struggling to afford a basic middle class life. Nearly 51 million households don’t earn enough to afford a monthly budget that includes housing, food, child care, health care, transportation and a cell phone, according to a study released this […]
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By Adam Ashton, Sacramento Bee Firefighters can’t say they weren’t warned. A new professional standards program at CalFire is giving the department a mechanism to hand down discipline in a consistent manner across the state for the first time in its history. It’s racking up pay reductions, suspensions and dismissals at a rate that rivals […]
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By David Wright, CNN Ray Chavez is the oldest survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor that launched America’s entry into World War II in 1941. At 106, the indefatigable veteran has been traveling around the country for years, attending memorial services and commemorations. This week, he met with President Trump in the Oval Office […]
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· South Lake Tahoe’s city manager opening is now listed – on Craigslist. · The El Dorado County Behavioral Health Commission is seeking five members to fill vacancies. The 16-member commission is advisory to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the county behavioral health director. Applications are available online. · Truckee is offering […]
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