By Richard Bailey, Fresno Bee Californians have the ability to greatly reduce the likelihood of wildfire devastation in the Sierra Nevada. Making the forests a safe, healthy resource again may seem impossible, but forest restoration in other states is already producing excellent results. Besides cleaner air, healthy woodlands come with the benefit of higher levels […]
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By Sid Kirchheimer, AARP Bulletin Snowbird season kicks off this month, as millions of retirees migrate to warm-temperature states like Florida and Arizona. But while escaping the cold, they also weather more risks—at both locales. “There’s a definite increase in scams against snowbirds, many by organized outfits that specifically focus on older, seasonal residents,” says […]
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· South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum Oct. 25 from 5:30-7:45pm at the Lake Tahoe Community College’s cafeteria for South Lake Tahoe City Council, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Lake Tahoe Community College and South Tahoe Public Utility District candidates. · State Sen. Ted Gaines, R-El Dorado, has earned an A grade for […]
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By Dianne de Guzman, San Francisco Chronicle Forecasts are already showing a possibility of La Niña in our future, with the Climate Prediction Center for the National Weather Service rating our chances at about 70 percent. The system is predicted to be weak and short-lived, possibly arriving early next month. La Niña is not expected […]
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Two undercrossings designed to help reduce animal-vehicle collisions on a busy 25-mile stretch of Highway 89 between Truckee and Sierraville have been built. The $2.8 million project is the second in a series of planned mitigation and research efforts by the Highway 89 Stewardship Team. The highway goes through the Tahoe National Forest, which covers more than 1,300 […]
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Comments are being taken on a proposed 76,500-square-foot, 127-room hotel and five three-story apartment buildings with 138 rental units adjacent to the Truckee Cemetery. Maryland-based Triumph Development wants to develop the 10 acres at 10470 E. Jibboom St. The CEQA document for the project has been released. People have until Nov. 14 to comment on the […]
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Over the next two weeks, expect to see double the normal law enforcement presence as Douglas County sheriff’s deputies crack down on impaired driving. Increasing law enforcement presence during these weeks supports the overall state goal of reaching zero fatalities. Officials off these tips: Call a taxi. Call a sober friend or a family member. […]
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By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times The defendant told an LAPD officer he had smoked pot five hours before he was pulled over on Melrose Avenue for driving erratically. A blood test found a significant level of the chemical THC in his system, and a drug recognition expert ruled he was too impaired to drive safely. […]
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By Thomas Moore, Las Vegas Sun Getting new casino games in front of gamblers faster is the idea behind a change in regulations being considered by the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday. The commission will meet in Carson City to vote on amendments to regulations that would create a New Innovation Beta process intended to […]
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Effective this week the burn suspension in Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento and Alpine counties has been be lifted by CalFire. Those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits may resume burning on permissible burn days. Agriculture burns must be inspected by CalFire prior to burning until the end of the peak fire season. […]
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