Publisher’s note: Profiles for the four El Dorado County District 5 supervisorial candidates will be running on May 6 and May 7. Name: Jeffrey Spencer Age: 58 Occupation: Planning professional Education: Master of Science, transportation management, San Jose State University; Bachelor of science (2), Business administration and business management, University of Phoenix; Associate of Science […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the May 2, 2018, Los Angeles Times. World leaders may negotiate their climate change accords in foreign capitals, but the efforts to stem global warming may succeed or fail based on what happens in United States courtrooms, where the state of California is leading the charge to block the […]
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By Taryn Luna, Sacramento Bee A high-stakes battle over wildfire liability is turning ugly between interests at the California Capitol. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245, which represents PG&E employees, is working with PG&E on a controversial pitch asking state lawmakers to reduce property damage liability for utility companies in the aftermath of […]
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By Emily Cadei, Sacramento Bee Officially, the national Democratic party has stayed out of the hard-fought Democratic battle to take on Rep. Tom McClintock in California’s 4th district. But unofficially, D.C. Democrats have sent a pretty clear signal about who they favor to finish among the top two candidates in the June 5th primary. Campaign […]
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With the lawsuit involving Washoe Meadows State Park favoring the plaintiffs, the state agency is moving forward with a plan to reconfigure the Upper Truckee River where it runs through the South Shore park. While Washoe Meadows Community won the lawsuit, the documents and actions needed for closure are not yet all resolved in the […]
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· Kili Ongoy and Diana Madson are the newest members of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission. They take over for Jamie Orr and Jesse Dwyer who both moved out of the city. · Lyndsay Bryant, founder and owner of Lake Tahoe Sitters for the last nine years, has sold the business to Holly Avila. […]
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Publisher’s note: Four people are running for the position of sheriff of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Their profiles will run May 4 and May 5. Name: Dean Anthony Paris Age: 47 Occupation: Retired Marine Corps military law enforcement What groups, nonprofits, other civic involvement are you part of outside of work?: Member of the Carson […]
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The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., will visit Douglas County for the first time from May 31-June 4. Eastside Memorial Park in Minden will host the wall. The Moving Wall’s visit will provide a remembrance site for community members who have not been able to visit […]
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Residential burn permits are now required for residents in the Amador-El Dorado Unit of CalFire. The free permits are valid for three years from the date of issuance and allow for the burning of dry landscape vegetation (not household trash) that originates from the landowners’ property. Residential burn permit are available at most of the […]
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By Melinda Myers Give mom a gift that provides beauty all season long with minimal care. A basket, container or garden bed filled with these award-winning annuals is sure to generate a smile and enjoyment all summer long. If mom likes to garden, provide her with a few seeds, potting mix and a container. Include […]
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