By Kathryn Reed TWIN BRIDGES – Sierra-at-Tahoe has put the force of Burton and Lucas Films behind its kids’ learn to snowboard program. Four-year-old Elliana zips away from Jar Jar Binks headed toward Chewbacca. It doesn’t take her long before she is riding without any assistance. “Dropping in,” she says as she whizzes down the […]
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MEYERS — A reception with empty glasses. Some on the walls. Some on the table. Some in people’s hands. The gathering Saturday night at Bona Fide HQ was to show off the artwork of Kit Night. Glassware is a common theme throughout her paintings. Night’s website says, “It’s a great vehicle for me to explore […]
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By Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times LAS VEGAS — Mitt Romney spent years cultivating voters in Nevada, and it paid off with a commanding victory that not only pushed him closer to the GOP nomination but laid a strong marker in a state both parties will fight to carry in November. Romney also won […]
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Licensed natural health care practitioners in the South Shore are being invited to join a free networking/referral group to help promote their practices and the benefits of natural health care to the community. The group is called South Lake Tahoe Health Connective. It is being spearheaded by Mandy Kendall. Email mandykendall1@gmail.com for more information or […]
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By Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County’s public health officer is expected to take the same job in Sacramento County. Olivia Kasirye has been El Dorado County’s top health official since August 2009. She previously had health positions with Sacramento County. The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will vote on her recommended appointment Tuesday. […]
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The Kings Beach Snowfest Parade is March 10 from 11:30am-12:30pm. The North Tahoe Business Association hosts this annual fun-filled event featuring entertaining entries from many local community and nonprofit organizations. After the parade there are Snowfest activities and events. For more information, call (530) 546.9000.
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By Katie Lucia, Daily Press HINKLEY — The regional water board signed a $3.6 million agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric on Wednesday night, dedicating half of that money to build a new water filtration system at the Hinkley School. The settlement was concerning PG&E’s violation of their cleanup order requiring them to contain the […]
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College graduates with an interest in California government can take part in an internship opportunity that will allow them to help develop and implement public policy in California while they prepare for a new career. The Capital Fellows Program provides graduates the chance to work for 10 to 11 months as a full–time staff member […]
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By Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times One person was killed and two were severely burned in an explosion Friday night at a family housing complex for Marines stationed at the Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport in the Eastern Sierra. Thirty-eight families had to be evacuated as the blast and fire ripped through the Lincoln […]
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By William H. Meadows As the Republican presidential nomination process moves on to the states of Nevada and Colorado, a new topic has arisen in a race that has already seen many twists and turns. That issue is the purpose and importance of public lands. In a recent interview with the Reno Gazette-Journal, former Massachusetts […]
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