By Josh Hicks, Washington Post The Department of Homeland Security plans to build a national database that would gather information from license-plate readers that scan every vehicle crossing their paths, according to a solicitation last week from the agency. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would use the technology to help locate and arrest “absconders and […]
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By Katherine Mangan, Chronicle of Higher Education Community-college graduates receive nearly $5 in benefits for every dollar they spend on their education, while the return to taxpayers is almost six to one, according to a report released on Tuesday that measures not only graduates’ higher earning power but also their healthier lifestyles. The report, “Where […]
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By Kathryn Reed Funky, hodgepodge, outdated. Those are just some of the descriptions people use to describe the architecture along Harrison Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. And while it’s not a mandate that the 19 property owners spruce up their Highway 50 frontage buildings, some are in the planning stages to do just that. With […]
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To the community, Much a do about nothing? Then why did our county supervisor write this letter to [Sen. Dianne] Feinstein back in July supporting the One Globe/Hub One Project? Is “Hub Living” really the neatest thing since peanut butter? Personally, I’ve grown out of living with my bicycle in the living room and snow tires […]
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For about two hours starting at 12:30pm the meadow above Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area is filled with hungry gliders and striders, leisurely traveling around a free-form food course. No need to be an expert skier to participate. Beginners may rent skis or snowshoes at the ski shop inside the lodge. The 13th annual Gourmet […]
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By Tasneem Raja and Chris Mooney, Mother Jones It’s easy to find bad information about the safety of vaccines on the Internet. That’s, well, the Internet. But what’s scarier is that in many states, parents who buy into those myths can easily opt out of immunizing their children. In some cases, it’s no harder than […]
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• Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration is March 14 from 6-10pm at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Call 800.576.8372 or email spdc@tdrotary.com to buy a $65 ticket. • South Tahoe High grad Thomas Smith will be playing trumpet when the UCLA marching band opens the 24th season of “The Amazing Race” on Feb. 23. • […]
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Assistance League of Sierra Foothills fifth annual Gardens of the Hills Tour will provide entrance to eight distinctive yards, each providing a glimpse into the passion the homeowners have put into creating their personal sanctuary. The event is May 3-4 from 10am-5pm. Homes are in El Dorado Hills and Shingle Springs. Tickets are $25 for […]
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Lake of the Sky Outfitters will be airing “Storm over Everest” on Feb. 28 at 7pm. The move is the story of the 1996 tragedy on Mt. Everest. There is limited seating for the free movie. RSVP to (530) 541-1027. The address is 1023 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe.
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By Howard Mintz, San Jose Mercury News As he prepares to fill a surprise opening on the California Supreme Court, Gov. Jerry Brown’s track record of appointing judges strongly points toward a consistent theme — scouring the legal ranks for candidates with some intellectual firepower who might add diversity to the nation’s largest judiciary. Justice […]
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