Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the June 22, 2011, Sacramento Bee. Controller John Chiang’s bold decision to withhold pay for lawmakers because they passed an unbalanced budget could prompt a constitutional showdown for the ages. Some lawmakers are already charging that Chiang’s decision violates the constitutional separation of powers and sets a perilous precedent. […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun The Nevada Tourism Commission got its first view of its new-look agency that will include the Museums and History Division, the Nevada Arts Council and the Nevada Indian Commission when it consolidates in October. Commissioners heard presentations from the three organizations’ representatives at last Thursday’s quarterly meeting and […]
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Publisher’s note: This is the first of two stories about people who lived through the June 24, 2007, Angora Fire. By Susan Baker The North Coast is one of the most beautiful places in California, probably the reason we vacation there every year right after school is out. June 2007 was no different. We packed […]
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South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is featuring a 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band on June 24 from 7:30–10pm. All ages are encouraged to attend. Appetizers, wine and dessert are available, with admission $10. Call Francine Garcia at (530) 541.8380 for more information.
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Operation Dry Water is a national weekend of boating under the influence detection and enforcement aimed at reducing the number of alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities and fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol and drug use on the water. It is always the weekend before Fourth of July. Officials will be […]
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By Reno Gazette-Journal Two earthquakes strong enough to be felt struck north of Lake Tahoe near the California-Nevada border this afternoon. One measured 3.0 and the other measured 3.1, according to the Nevada Seismology Laboratory. Both were about 1 p.m. They have been reviewed by a seismologist. They were about 6 miles north of Crystal […]
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By David McGrath Schwartz, Las Vegas Sun CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval entered office with an impressive resume and sterling reputation, a moderate-to-conservative governor for a moderate-to-conservative state. If there was a criticism, it was that he, like many Nevada politicians who climb the ranks, was too close to the traditional interests that pull […]
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By Kathryn Reed Kindertown Day Care and Preschool was granted a reprieve this morning, allowing it to remain open for at least a month. The South Lake Tahoe center for youngsters has been in a fight with the Department of Social Services for nearly two years. El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Warren Stracener changed […]
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• Signs are going up along Highway 395 on the Eastern Sierra signifying its historical significance. • El Dorado County has a webpage devoted to the Lake Tahoe Boulevard project. • Talking or texting while driving is now illegal in Nevada unless talking with a hands free device. Warnings will be given to begin with, […]
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Bats are some of the most misunderstood animals. Join park volunteer and bat expert Brian Buttazoni for a program called The World of Bats. Learn about what bats eat, where they live, how they are beneficial to humans and how to observe them. The event is June 25, 8:30-9:30pm at the group area at Dayton […]
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