By Kathryn Reed “The key to dreams is education.” That was one of the messages Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, delivered Monday at Lake Tahoe Community College. Not only was Torlakson the guest speaker on the first day of the college’s Intensive Spanish Summer Institute, he was also one of the students. He […]
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By Ravali Reddy, Sacramento Bee Have you ever wondered what happened to the items you have had to surrender at airport security over the years? There’s a chance your confiscated belongings found a new owner Saturday at the state property auction in Natomas run by the California Department of General Services. The auction featured hundreds […]
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Former backcountry ranger Cheryl Surface will lead a bus tour of the backcountry of Spooner with the topic being Water History of the Comstock. Surface will tell stories about Red House, Hobart Reservoir, Marlette Lake, the Flume trail and the Marlette Water System. Bring lunch, water, a light jacket and camera. Comfortable shoes are best […]
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By Rebecca Wass Using a multi-disciplinary leadership group called the “Telehealth for Tahoe Task Force” to guide and advance its telehealth efforts, Barton Health hopes to export specialty services to distant medical facilities, and further expand access to additional specialties to improve healthcare for its patients. To witness some of what the South Lake Tahoe […]
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By Rob Hotakainen, McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — Fearing they may get left behind in the rush to expand legalized gambling to the Internet, more U.S. Indian tribes are lining up to back online poker and are angling for new ways to cash in. Consider the Tulalip Tribes in Washington state: Eight months ago, tribal Secretary […]
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While cooking in your camper or RV, open a window or two for ventilation. This is important due to the fact that cooking in a confined space can deplete your oxygen supply. Remember, the air we cook with is also the air we breathe. Another precaution to take while camping is to periodically check your […]
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By Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post Did you know that U.S. athletes owe taxes any time they win a medal? Republican lawmakers — clearly seizing on Olympic fever and general displeasure with the tax code — want to change that. After winning gold in London, an Olympic athlete also stands to earn a $25,000 honorarium. Silver […]
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A fire near Sly Park off Highway 50 in El Dorado County had consumed about 35 acres as of Monday morning. The Hazel Fired started the afternoon of Aug. 5, though no cause has been given. The fire is burning dry timber and brush southeast of Jenkinson Reservoir. The fire was estimated to be 60 […]
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By Kevin Yamamura and Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee Gov. Jerry Brown asked lawmakers Friday to spend $20 million in newfound parks money on repairs and a matching fund to solicit future donations rather than return money to donors who gave when they believed the system was broke. The governor’s announcement came as his Department of […]
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By Ken Rudin, NPR In 92 days, we will either re-elect President Obama or replace him with his Republican opponent, Mitt Romney. On paper, at least, voters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia will make that decision. But if you look at the travel schedules and campaign budgets of Obama and Romney, […]
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