By Kathryn Reed The latest bacteria results from Tahoe Keys Marina show normal levels. “The results show concentrations of fecal coliform bacteria that represents typical surface waters of this nature,” Lauri Kemper, deputy director Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, said in a statement. The May 7 samples are the last Lahontan intends to take. […]
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By Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee Jurors this afternoon began deliberating the fate of El Dorado County Supervisor Ray Nutting in a case that could end his political career after four terms in office. Attorneys representing Nutting and the El Dorado District Attorney’s Office made closing arguments earlier today in a case involving alleged misrepresentation of […]
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By Christopher Cadelago, Sacramento Bee In the last few weeks, Art Moore convened with business owners at Gar Woods Grill and Pier in Carnelian Bay. He learned about California’s bread basket from the Madera County Farm Bureau and cheered on the state’s Olympians at a homecoming in Squaw Valley. Moore met with seniors in Roseville, […]
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By Evan Halper, Los Angeles Times NEWARK, Del. — When a team of researchers from the University of Delaware traveled to Africa two years ago to search for exemplary chickens, they weren’t looking for plump thighs or delicious eggs. They were seeking out birds that could survive a hotter planet. The researchers were in the […]
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By Michelle Rindels, AP LAS VEGAS — Caesars Entertainment on Wednesday reported a wider first-quarter loss as gambling revenue fell and the company’s casinos outside of Las Vegas faced stiffer competition and bad weather. The Las Vegas-based company, which runs the Caesars, Harrah’s, and Horseshoe brands, as well as Harveys at Lake Tahoe, has struggled […]
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Businesses on Emerald Bay Road are making changes. The long vacant building that used to house a Chinese restaurant has been demolished. In its place and using the same footprint will be a building that will house South Shore Bikes and SUP Tahoe. “Originally they planned on remodeling, but found that the building required so […]
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By Kathryn Reed Plastic bags are what caused the backup at the Fresh Ketch restaurant and subsequent sewage spill into Lake Tahoe. A plumber from Summit Plumbing in his work order said he found a 4-inch sewer line backed up and overflowing on May 3. He also removed plastic bags from the line. On the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Earthjustice, which represents the Sierra Club and Friends of the West Shore, waited until May 7 – the last day possible – to file an appeal regarding the U.S. District Court’s decision upholding the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Regional Plan update. “The agency’s strange strategy to protect Lake Tahoe and its surrounding […]
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Updated May 7 8:44am: Donald Morris Jr. has been found safe. —— Donald Morris Jr. of Round Hill has been missing since April 20. His landlord last saw the 55-year-old that day. Morris’ vehicle is at his residence. Morris is 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, and has brown hair and green eyes. Anyone with information is asked […]
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By Kathryn Reed MEYERS – Few specifics and little substance came out of the first candidates’ forum on the South Shore for El Dorado County District 5 supervisor. While economic vitality and the need for jobs that pay more than minimum wage were themes echoed throughout the night, the details of how to make that […]
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