By Kathryn Reed “We are here today because two lives were destroyed, but only one by choice,” El Dorado County Assistant District Attorney Hans Uthe told the court Wednesday. The lives are those of Christine Whalen, who chose to drive drunk, and Adam Rose, who was was hit from behind as he rode his bike […]
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Squaw Valley is offering a guided snowshoe under a winter full moon on Feb. 23. This is for all ages. The $18 fee includes snowshoe rentals, but not poles or tram ticket. Dress appropriately and wear proper boots. Meet at 5pm at High Camp. For reservations, call 800.403.0206.
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By Sacramento Bee California state workers in nearly a dozen departments hold both a salaried position and another hourly-wage position in-house, according to new government payroll data. Several hundred managers, supervisors and others in non-hourly jobs also have a rank-and-file position, according to the State Controller’s Office. The numbers confirm CalPERS officials’ assertion that it […]
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By Mark Harden, Denver Business Journal Aspen is the most expensive ski destination out of 20 major U.S. resorts, and several Colorado ski towns are in the top 10, Cheaphotels.org said Monday. The travel website ranked 20 American ski destinations on what a typical traveler would pay for the cheapest available double room at a […]
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The North American Travel Journalists Association has recognized Lake Tahoe News writer Susan Wood for her travel writing. Her story on Bath, England, took second in the Historical or Hobby Travel category in the association’s annual writing contest. “Susan’s ability to capture the essence of a location and make others want to travel there is […]
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The sun is out and mercury will be hitting the 40s today. Here is the Jan. 30 ski report. — Curtis Fong
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• Sierra Resort will recognize guests dressed in 49er jerseys, jackets, and hoodies on Super Bowl Sunday by offering them a full-day lift ticket for $49. • Among the 20 honorees to receive an Engineering Excellence Honor Award from the California Chapter American Council of Engineering Companies, Auerbach Engineering Corporation won for the Tahoe City […]
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To the community, In his inaugural speech, President Obama repeatedly made reference to “we the people” which underlines the fact that the people have a social contract with the government. Thus, everything from funding phony wars to raising taxes is done in the name of the people. The government is our government. But at all […]
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By Jeff Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — CalFire hid $3.6 million from legal settlements rather than depositing it into the state’s cash-strapped general fund as required, interviews and documents reviewed by the Los Angeles Times show. For seven years, CalFire placed the money with the nonprofit California District Attorneys Association, paying the group […]
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