Douglas County school board members briefly discussed at this month’s meeting whether the asking price of Kingsbury Middle School should be changed. No – was the answer. The $4 million asking price for the shuttered Stateline school remains. The school was closed because of declining enrollment. Lisa Noonan, superintendent of Douglas County School District, told […]
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By Carla Meyer, Sacramento Bee There’s no half way with Bruce Dern. It’s why he’s worked consistently in show business for 55 years. Dern said he passed on his strategy to Will Forte one day on set of their acclaimed new film “Nebraska”. Forte, who plays Dern’s character’s son, was battling an illness and struggling […]
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Deadlines are approaching to get mail to people serving in the armed forced overseas. The general deadlines for Christmas delivery of APO/FPO and overseas military mail are: Dec. 3 -– Priority mail and first-class letters destined for APO 093. Dec. 10 — Priority mail and first-class letters to all other APO/FPO/AA/AE destinations. Dec. 17 — […]
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By Kathryn Reed The U.S. Forest Service is looking at solidifying policy for the 122 ski resorts in the country that are on federal land when it comes to allowing people to access the mountain without paying to go uphill. Walking, hiking, and skiing uphill (usually done with skins) are activities that are gaining in […]
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To the community, Like the paid parking foes who received a “rejection” of their initiative earlier this week, our medical marijuana voter initiative was also rejected. That makes two separate citizen groups that the South Lake Tahoe city attorney has denied their First Amendment rights and twice that he has flaunted the law to exercise […]
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To the community, Saint Joseph Community Land Trust gives thanks to the Knights of Columbus Council 10611 for hosting its annual membership appreciation night with a delicious spaghetti dinner in Grace Hall at St. Theresa Church. More than 80 members and supporters came out on a snowy night to celebrate 11 years of service to […]
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By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — Big issues in the workplace — wages, overtime, time off, working conditions — are also major topics in the state Legislature. And this year, lawmakers delivered some tangible changes that will be felt in the pocketbook. At the top of the list, of course, is an increase […]
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By USSA BEAVER CREEK — The 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships women’s downhill successfully hosted its first World Cup Friday to open the Nature Valley Raptor World Cup week. Veteran Stacey Cook (Mammoth Mountain) earned the top spot for the U.S. Ski Team, finishing 19th on a course that has been heralded by the […]
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On Dec. 22 from 10:30am-noon Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center is hosting a snowshoe tour. Guides will teach people about snowshoeing while exploring the trails at Tahoe Donner. Information about local fauna and flora will be given. The cost is $30 for tour only or $59 for trail pass, rental and tour. Tahoe Donner […]
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By Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times It’s the morning after Thanksgiving and you’re still in your flannel pajamas. You creep into the kitchen and open the fridge to find what’s left of last night’s turkey. It’s too tempting not to tear off a couple pieces of the leg meat to eat cold before the rest […]
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