By Stephen Baxter, Santa Cruz Sentinel SANTA CRUZ — The voice of Deanna Brooks, a 70-year-old Santa Cruz antiques dealer, came to her son in a dream last week. Brooks has been missing since August 2012, the day she was expected to drive from her home on Berkeley Way in Santa Cruz to her mother’s […]
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By Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee The Placer County District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday that the man who reportedly started the 2,630-acre Robbers Fire has been rearrested and will stand trial on charges of arson causing great bodily injury and arson of an inhabited dwelling stemming from the July 11, 2012, incident. Bryon Craig Mason, who […]
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By Julie Cart, Los Angeles Times A federal report looking at trends in population growth, travel patterns and land use and their impact on the environment is predictably sobering. With the U.S. population expected to grow 42 percent from 2010 to 2050, the report from the federal Environmental Protection Agency offers a glimpse into the […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth would like to thank St. Gall Catholic Church’s Faith Sharing Group from Gardnerville for sponsoring the June 10 Adopt A Day of Nourishment. As part of their ministry, the Faith Sharing Group wanted to help those in need and chose to support Bread & Broth’s efforts to provide a […]
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By Susanne Rust and Serene Fang, Center for Investigative Reporting A growing demand for milk and cheese in China has the potential to bring California’s beleaguered dairy industry back to life – and with it, renewed concern about its damaging effects on the environment. As China’s middle class grows, so does its appetite for dairy […]
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The fifth annual Alta Alpina Challenge: Riding the Wild Sierra is June 29. It is for cyclists of all abilities. How long is the ride? For those looking for some family fun with the kids there are 15- and 20-mile routes in scenic Diamond Valley. For those cyclist wanting more, there are other options, all […]
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The annual Relay for Life on the South Shore is Aug. 10 from 11am-11pm. The event is at Kahle Community Park in Stateline. Money raised goes to the American Cancer Socity. The ACS gives out gas cards locally and supplies wigs to nearby cancer centers. The ACS is the largest private donor to cancer research. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Gerri Grego has all the paperwork filled out with the state and is ready to start campaigning for a race voters won’t go to the polls for until a year from now. The South Lake Tahoe resident wants to be the next El Dorado County supervisor who represents the basin in Placerville. […]
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By Joanne Marchetta The goal of a restored Lake Tahoe is a shared vision for many organizations. This goal unites TRPA with the work of the public and private sectors, the community and property owners, and businesses and environmental groups to name just a few. Achieving restoration takes collective will and, to be frank, substantial […]
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Liberty Utilities launched a high school and community college scholarship program this year for students living within the utility’s service territory. The winners are: South Lake Tahoe High School – Sean Doyle North Tahoe High School – Camille Joubert Lake Tahoe Community College – Gina Niceforo. Each high school senior received $250, and the community […]
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