Halloween, which dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires. Over the years, Halloween customs have changed dramatically. Today, Halloween is celebrated many different ways, including wearing costumes, children trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and going to haunted houses and parties. The estimated number of […]
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By Kathryn Reed Asian clams are expected to always be a reality in Lake Tahoe. But an $810,000, yearlong project is under way to keep them from taking over Emerald Bay. With it estimated that 95 percent of the people who launch a boat at Lake Tahoe make their way to Emerald Bay, keeping that […]
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By Kelly Johnson, Sacramento Business Journal Raley’s Inc. and union officials have agreed to return to the bargaining table, acceding to a federal mediator’s request. The renewed efforts to reach an agreement stall a possible strike at Raley’s — at least until Sunday. The West Sacramento-based grocery chain has never been struck. Representatives of Raleys […]
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To the community, California schools are in trouble. For the past four years, the state has been cutting and “deferring” payments to school districts, requiring the local school districts to operate with fewer and fewer funds. Schools all over California have cut expenses by every means possible to keep their doors open. Lake Tahoe Unified […]
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The Douglas County 911 Emergency Services Department has completed 40 hours of enhanced specialized training and is now better prepared to take 911 calls regarding missing and/or sexually exploited children. Douglas County 911 Emergency Services has recently become a NCMEC 911 Call Center Partner – the first agency in Nevada to do so. Every year […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun A day after a prominent sports book director was arrested in connection with an alleged illegal offshore gambling ring, Gov. Brian Sandoval has sent a letter to federal lawmakers supporting a bill to legalize Internet poker. Sandoval’s letter, dated Oct. 25, is addressed to Senate Majority Leader Harry […]
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Publisher’s notes: These tips are good for people who face any threat to being without power — which happens each winter in the Tahoe area. By NPR Before you brave the rain, wind and inevitable lines at the already depleted grocery store today in the mid-Atlantic region, take a deep breath. If you’re a moderately […]
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By KCRA-TV After five years of construction, Jackson Rancheria is unveiling its remodeled hotel and expanded casino. The $80 million project includes a refurbished hotel, five new restaurants and 35,000-square-foot gaming area. “It has certainly been a much-anticipated process and we appreciate the patience of our loyal guests and employees,” said Jackson Rancheria CEO Rich […]
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By Dana M. Nichols, Stockton Record SAN ANDREAS – A 14-year-old Angels Camp boy found dead in a remote mountain area last week apparently succumbed to exposure, the Calaveras County Coroner said Monday. Taylor Dustin froze to death after he and his uncle, Devin Smith of Douglas Flat, got lost during a hunting trip in […]
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By George Warren, News10/KXTV The quadriplegic attorney who has sued more than 2,100 businesses over disabled access refuses to answer allegations that he never personally visited many of them. Four former legal assistants who have filed a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit against Scott Johnson claim they were sent into most of the businesses […]
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