By Melinda Myers Picture yourself harvesting a few fresh strawberries for your cereal in the morning or perhaps picking a few apples from your backyard tree to cook up into a pie. It is possible, even if you garden on a balcony or small lot. And even if you have plenty of space, you will […]
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By Carol Singleton May is Be Bear Aware Month and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds the public to act responsibly when in bear country. Spring is the time of year when California’s black bears emerge from their winter dens in search of food. Because bears are attracted to anything edible or smelly, […]
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By Evan Halper, Los Angeles Times Climate change threatens to undermine not only how much food can be grown but also the quality of that food as altered weather patterns lead to a less desirable harvest, according to a study. Crops grown by many of the nation’s farmers have a lower nutritional content than they […]
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A California law that began Jan. 1 affects students entering child care or kindergarten, or advancing into the seventh grade, for the 2014-15 school year. Assembly Bill 2109 changes the process for parents to request immunization exemptions for their children. “The purpose of this new law is to better inform parents about the benefits and […]
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El Dorado County Connections — One Stop is hosting two free employer forums to help connect job seekers to local businesses who may be hiring. During these informational sessions, representatives of local businesses will speak to job seekers and give insight into their organization and how to apply for open positions. Even if the employer […]
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The old Tveten property is not getting an overhaul despite all the equipment on the lot in Meyers. Don Garcia Excavating and Paving has leased the rundown site for three years as it does work for Caltrans on area highways. “The contractor has to provide traffic management, sweeping and stormwater management plans to TRPA and […]
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Zephyr Cove Resort is a popular historic spot at Lake Tahoe. Originally it was privately owned, but now it is operated under contract with the U.S. Forest Service. Part of the beach and pier at Zephyr Cove are seen here, 50 years apart. Today, the smaller boats tether to the other side of the pier, […]
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By Kathryn Reed HOPE VALLEY – Sometimes it’s not about where you go, but who you are with and being in the moment. Such was the case earlier this month on a hike out of Hope Valley. A fresh dusting of snow covered the parking lot at Pickett’s Junction, as well as along the trail. […]
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Publisher’s note: This letter was first sent to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2014. Dear Chair Santiago and members of the Board of Supervisors: I am writing to you on behalf of California’s South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce (California Chamber) board President George Alm and the board of directors as […]
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By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times The United Nations’ leading voice on hunger has declared that the international community must mobilize to combat obesity and unhealthy diets, not a lack of food, and called on U.N. members to rally around a “bold framework” of regulations limiting access to salty, sugary foods that are high in […]
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