By Kathryn Reed Lettuce wraps are really just tacos without the carbs. They are often smaller, which might have people eating less. While I used what I call “fake meat” because I’m a vegetarian, it would be possible to use ground beef, pork or even fish. You’ll just need to cook them. Using the microwave […]
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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: Joe Duffy Age: 48 Occupation: Patrol division captain, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office What groups, nonprofits, other civic involvement are you part of outside of work?: I am the first […]
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By David Snyder The First Amendment Coalition supports a bill to be heard next week in the California Senate Judiciary Committee that would help prevent abusive litigation by public agencies against members of the public who request records under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). SB1244 would amend the CPRA in two important ways. First, […]
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By Associated Press A California Supreme Court ruling that would limit businesses from classifying workers as independent contractors who aren’t eligible for certain benefits and employment protections was hailed as a big victory for labor and could shake up the state’s so-called gig economy. The unanimous ruling Monday in a case involving package delivery drivers […]
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By Alan Taylor, The Atlantic Last year, bike sharing took off in China, with dozens of bike-share companies quickly flooding city streets with millions of brightly colored rental bicycles. However, the rapid growth vastly outpaced immediate demand and overwhelmed Chinese cities, where infrastructure and regulations were not prepared to handle a sudden flood of millions […]
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David Leroy DeWitt passed away on April 22, 2018, in South Lake Tahoe. He was 85. David was born in Corona on Nov. 22, 1932. He attended school in Corona. He started classes at Riverside City College before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. David served four years in the USAF as a radar technician […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal A comprehensive written plan to prevent sexual harassment may soon be required of Nevada’s gaming licensees. The state Gaming Control Board will conduct a public regulation workshop Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to consider a 2½-page amendment to Regulation 5. The regulation encompasses the rules that spell out operations […]
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Recognizing the fact that one in three American parents struggle to afford diapers, Choices for Children is hosting a Mother’s Day diaper drive for the month of May. Donations of any size of diapers may be dropped off this month at the following locations: • South Lake Tahoe Library • Jubilee Kids Academy • Under […]
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· The Superior Court of El Dorado County will celebrate Juror Appreciation Week, May 7–11, to recognize the service and participation of jurors from the community. · Tahoe Trout Farm in South Lake Tahoe is open for the season. No fishing license is required and all ages are welcome. Unwanted fish will be donated to […]
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By Kathryn Reed While the interim city manager position was on two agendas of the South Lake Tahoe City Council this week, no one has been hired to do the job. Six people initially applied for the position, with three backing out before there were interviews on April 30 during the special council meeting. At […]
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