By Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee After a test period proved successful, Placerville police want to expand the use of body-worn cameras. “We are pleased with the current testing and evaluation of body-worn cameras on our patrol officers,” said Chief Scott Heller. “It puts everyone, officers and citizens alike, on their best behaviors.” The cameras, mounted […]
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By Ivan Penn, Los Angeles Times California’s efforts to reduce electricity consumption over the last four decades saved $90 billion on utility bills, created hundreds of thousands of jobs and avoided construction of 41 power plants, according to a report released Thursday. And it’s not enough, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. Report author Lara […]
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By Kathryn Reed Current and former employees of Lake Tahoe Hard Rock believe the hotel-casino is destined for failure because of the management company running the place. “It is very disappointing to see the history and potential of this property being squandered by bullies, liars and thieves with no long term commitment to or concern […]
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By Seth Borenstein, AP Federal officials say July was Earth’s hottest month on record, smashing old marks. July’s average temperature was 61.86 degrees Fahrenheit, beating the previous global mark set in 1998 and 2010 by about one-seventh of a degree. That’s a large margin for weather records. Records go back to 1880, but nine of […]
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A 69-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Aug. 19 on charges of lewd and lascivious acts with a child, oral copulation of a child under 16 years old, oral copulation of a child by force, and oral copulation of a victim with a mental disability. Bail was set at $1 million for Allan Delisle. South Lake Tahoe […]
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By Van Tieu, KRNV-TV The family of an unarmed man who was shot and killed by a South Lake Tahoe Police officer have argued Kris Jackson, 22, was not a threat. The family’s attorney, Alan Laskin, said here’s more evidence to support their argument. He says he believes Officer Joshua Klinge shot Jackson in the back. Laskin […]
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By J.D. Morris, Las Vegas Sun Casino markets in many states have tightened their slot machines over the years, and that could be hurting revenues, according to recent industry-backed research. The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers on Wednesday announced the results of a report it asked Las Vegas-based Applied Analysis to conduct on the nation’s […]
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By Associated Press Talks have once again ended between a bankrupt division of casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. and its bank lenders as the company aims to get its creditors on board with a reorganization plan before November. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday the company said talks ended the day before […]
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A transient is in custody, accused of setting a fire along Highway 50 and being in possession of a deadly weapon. El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies on Aug. 14 at 11:45pm received a call saying man was standing inside of a fire that was burning along Highway 50 near Still Meadows Road in Camino. CalFire […]
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By Adam Nagourney, New York Times FOLSOM — Evert W. Palmer has a vision for this city famous for its state prison: 10,200 new homes spread across the rolling hills to the south, bringing in a flood of new jobs, new business and 25,000 more people. Yes, Palmer, the city manager, is well aware that […]
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