By Kathryn Reed Oftentimes the first person anyone sees on a school campus is the person who knows the most, has all the answers and can be guaranteed to have a smile no matter the chaos going on all around her. That is the case with Cindy Farmer. As secretary at Sierra House Elementary School, […]
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By Jill Teakell Home is where the heart is. A man’s home is his castle. There’s no place like home. These familiar sayings remind us of the emotional connection Americans have with homes and homeownership. However, home also is where our nation’s economic recovery resides – which is why all Americans should oppose any proposal […]
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The fifth annual Mardi Gras fundraiser to benefit Austin’s House has a new twist this year. The theme has been changed to a Cowboy Mardi Gras party. This casual fundraiser will be Feb. 8 at the Carson Valley Inn. Put on your jeans and celebrate the party atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans on […]
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By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee Dozens of employees at the state Department of Parks and Recreation were inappropriately paid for working outside their job classification, according to an audit by the State Controller’s Office released Tuesday. These “out-of-class” work assignments may have cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars beyond the misuse of funds at […]
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On Dec. 21, the winter solstice, professional snowboarder Jamie Anderson will provide a surprise sponsorship for four lucky kids and have a winter clothing drive in South Lake Tahoe. In partnership with Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Anderson will sponsor four middle school students from her hometown this winter season with […]
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The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s Pet Pantry could be more full. With the slogan “Give what you can, take what you need,” this program collects pet food and distributes it to needy families and their pets in the Truckee-Tahoe area. Anyone with extra food or who wants to donate some, collection barrels are available at […]
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By Ted Gaines Inspired by the tragic events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 18. I announced legislative plans to introduce a bill that would make a critical change to California’s existing gun control laws, keeping dangerous firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill. It’s time […]
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By USSA ARE, Sweden — Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley) skied a brilliant bottom section to finish 14th in Wednesday’s Audi FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom held under the lights in Are. “Julia is still trying some things with her equipment and she was using the same ski she used in Courchevel in the first […]
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Alpenglow Sports’ 7th annual Backcountry Demo Event is Jan. 5 from 9am to 3pm, weather permitting, at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. The event will provide a forum to perpetuate the enthusiasm for all aspects of in-area and backcountry skiing. Free to all, the event will showcase the latest and greatest in telemark and alpine touring […]
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By Bonnie Rochman, Time Know your enemy, we tell ourselves; knowledge is power. Laurie Hunter wanted to know what disease was attacking her daughter Amanda, who by the age of 2 months was not developing normally. Her muscle tone was low. She wasn’t lifting her head. She was slow to talk, and she didn’t walk […]
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