By Thomas Sowell The recently discovered tape on which Barack Obama said back in 1998 that he believes in redistribution is not really news. He said the same thing to Joe the Plumber four years ago. But the surfacing of this tape may serve a useful purpose if it gets people to thinking about what […]
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By Rebecca Phillipsen Everyone needs a witness or someone to hear their story of loss and the feelings that accompany that experience. Someone who understands and can provide presence and guidance as one navigates the landscape of grief and mourning. Healing your soul and renewing your spirit occurs when using creative activities to work through […]
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By Anne Knowles MINDEN – Public-private partnerships, including the commercial use of public lands, dominated the discussion at the 18th annual Critical Issues Conference hosted by the Business Council of Douglas County. Speakers from both sides of the equation talked about a federal lands bill stuck in the U.S. Senate and the bill passed last […]
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The North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association is accepting applications for the 2012-13 Special Events Grant Program. The deadline to apply is Oct. 19 at 5pm. Grant presentations are scheduled for Oct. 24. The North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association has $50,000 available. The available funds are open to those with events planned for the Placer County/North […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Oct. 17 mixer (5:30-7:30pm) at Tahoe Bowl is a fundraiser for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. Attendees may mix and mingle at the newly remodeled Tahoe Bowl facilities for $10 for chamber members, $20 for non-member. For an additional $5, attendees can bowl for the duration of the […]
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The Lake Tahoe Community College music department is offering a performance of the greatest hits of “Les Misérables” and “Miss Saigon” on Oct. 6 at 8pm in the Duke Theatre. This one-night engagement is a fundraiser for a concert grand piano for the music department. Tickets are $15 at the door. “Les Miz Saigon” will […]
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By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA Today Prescription-drug abuse in the United States declined last year year to the lowest rate since 2002 amid federal and state crackdowns on drug-seeking patients and over-prescribing doctors. Young adults drove the drop. The number of people 18 to 25 who regularly abuse prescription drugs fell 14 percent to 1.7 […]
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The Kokanee Salmon Festival is Oct. 6-7 from 10am-4pm each day at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Participants can learn about the natural wonders of Taylor Creek and take part in activities, including a salmon barbecue, Kokanee trail runs, children’s […]
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By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times More people than ever before will get their spooky on for Halloween this year, even though most said they’ll be watching what they spend on decorations, costumes and candy. About 170 million Americans will celebrate the creepy holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s 71.5 percent of the […]
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The California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health honored El Dorado County with its 2012 Excellence in Environmental Health award. The award recognized the county’s outstanding achievements in solid waste planning. “It is easy to take garbage for granted because it’s out of sight, out of mind,” Gerri Silva, county Environmental Management director, said in […]
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