By Jim Sanders, Sacramento Bee Political careers of numerous California state senators could be altered or jeopardized by a key decision made Friday by the independent commission drawing new districts. What seemed like a simple numbers game by the 14-member panel carried massive stakes because it signaled which lawmakers may be forced to run next […]
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By Scott Hanson It’s impossible to go through a single day in our community without experiencing the difference made by local nonprofits. Shade trees planted by volunteers. The talented kid who can afford college only because a foundation recognized her potential with a scholarship. The simple fact that anyone can express their hope for a […]
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By Kathryn Reed ANGEL ISLAND – “Not a bad view.” It was the mantra for the day and the reason we barely made the 5-mile loop in our allotted one-hour bike rental time period. Views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz – it’s all so breathtaking from the perimeter trail around […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal A tough economy is showing itself with decreased boating activity at Lake Tahoe, a report released by Lake Tahoe regulators shows. Monitoring of boat traffic over the last two years shows the number of vessels using Tahoe dropped by more than 1,200 from 2009 to 2010, a decrease of nearly […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews expect to begin prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Highway 50 in Meyers on July 25. Work will continue through Tuesday. The project area is approximately 60 acres and consists of piles of vegetation and woody materials remaining after fuels reduction […]
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Sony Corporation has joined forces with the America’s State Parks organization in a Filmmaker Challenge Contest designed to provide funding to California State Parks and other state parks across the nation. In the competition, park visitors are invited to create videos of their favorite park experiences in a contest for Sony prizes. The benefit for […]
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The Village at Squaw Valley will pair cold beers with hot music at the 10th Annual Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest to support the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Some of the most recognized jazz and funk legends will perform under the peaks of Squaw Valley Aug. 13-14 from 2-8pm in The Village at Squaw Valley. […]
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Publisher’s note: Nevada continued to register the highest unemployment rate among the states at 12.4 percent in June. California had the next highest rate, 11.8 percent. El Dorado County’s unemployment rate last month was 12.1 percent compared to 12.7 percent a year ago as well as in May 2011. Placer County’s June unemployment rate was […]
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Adventure Risk Challenge’s annual benefit poetry reading and reception is 5:30pm Aug. 2 at the Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee. Ten youth participants of ARC’s 40-day literacy and outdoor immersion program will recite their works at this event. ARC’s interactive approach is rooted in rigorous academic instruction combined with outdoor education. Historically, summer program […]
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The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring The Tommy Castro Band, Coco Montoya, Curtis Salgado and Sista Monica will play at Harrah’s South Shore Room on Oct. 15 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $22.50. For more information or tickets, call 800.786.8208.
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