By Tim Carman, Washington Post As Congress debates whether to trim the food stamps budget as part of the massive Farm Bill reauthorization, lawmakers might want to consider this striking statistic from a new W.K. Kellogg Foundation survey: Three-quarters of Americans say they support a national program that would double Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or […]
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By Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee Attorneys representing the Placer County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association have filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging the county violated military employment rights. The suit alleges that following an 18-month tour of duty, Army Stg. Kevin Brady returned to his position as a deputy sheriff for the county. “Instead of rewarding […]
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A suspicious device found on the outskirts of South Lake Tahoe ended up being a grenade. Members of El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department’s Explosive Ordinance Detail used an X-ray device to determine the item that was located inside a black bag near the end of Sierra Boulevard and Barbara Avenue was live. “They used a […]
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TAMBA is putting on two trail days this weekend. The first is Sunday on the Tyrolean Downhill Trail. Meet at 9am May 27 at the lower Diamond Peak parking lot across from the Big Water Grill. Workers will then caravan to the work site. Volunteers must wear long pants, long sleeves and sturdy footwear. Bring […]
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The Topaz Ranch Estates Fire has not grown beyond the 7,500 acres. Containment is at 85 percent, with full containment expected May 27. The fire started May 22 when a residential control burn had not been properly extinguished. Officials also said the resident did not have the proper permits for the fire. Nineteen structures have […]
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Physical therapist Chris Kozlowski will talk about maximizing bike performance on June 6 from 6-7pm at Kahle Community Center in Stateline. The event is free. She will talk about increasing pedaling efficiency, proper bike fit benefits, and bike-specific stretching and exercises.
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By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau CARSON CITY – Sixty state lawmakers and legislative candidates who responded to a survey on government transparency largely favor new laws requiring the Legislature to follow the Open Meeting Law and mandating expanded reporting of spending on legislators by lobbyists. The survey, sponsored by the Nevada Policy Research Institute […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College graduation at 6pm at the community ball fields.
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The 8th edition of the South Shore 4-5 Elementary Track & Field Classic is June 5 at at South Tahoe Middle School. This meet will include girls and boys from throughout the region. In 2011 more than 500 parents and friends witnessed 400 student-athletes compete, with seven meet records broken. The event is from 4-8pm. […]
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Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created in an effort to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions. Teen drivers and their parents/guardians […]
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