By Savannah Luschei, Daily Californian James Risen, the New York Times reporter facing imprisonment for refusing to disclose his sources, denounced the federal government’s infringement on the press in a rare public appearance Thursday, saying it is time for journalists to “surrender or fight.” Risen spoke to a crowd of about 300 lawyers, journalists and […]
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By Andrew Doughman, Las Vegas Sun Americans now know that President Obama erred when he told the nation that people can keep their health plans if they like them. In Nevada, about 25,000 people in the individual health insurance market received cancellation notices, leading to an apology from the president and a proposed fix. But […]
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By Anthony York, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — He has millions of dollars in his campaign account, solid approval ratings and a small number of potential challengers who are virtually unknown, but Gov. Jerry Brown still won’t say whether he’ll run for re-election next year. As recently as Tuesday, the governor deflected the question at […]
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Sewer and water rates are going up for Tahoe City Public Utility District customers. When the board approved the 2014 budget this month the increases were part of the $8.7 million operating budget. Sewer rates will increase by $1.73 per month. Water rates will increase $3.27 per month on average for customers using 112,000 gallons […]
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By Rocklin and Roseville Today AUBURN — A campaign proposing to expand the Granite Chief Wilderness Area by more than 10,000 acres west of Lake Tahoe has raised concerns at the Placer County Water Agency. In a report to the PCWA Board of Directors on Nov. 21, Director of Resource Development Andy Fecko and natural […]
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By Kathryn Reed The sound of construction equipment continues to hum from Landing Resort & Spa despite its anticipated opening in two weeks. Billed as Lake Tahoe’s first five-star resort, the property was once a throwback to “old Tahoe” and now has the makings of a modern, upscale hotel. It’s expected to open Dec. 12, […]
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By Matt Sledge, Huffington Post NEW YORK — After years of secrecy, the National Security Agency’s phone records surveillance program had its day in open court on Friday, as civil liberties lawyers asked a federal judge in New York to shut it down, and government lawyers claimed ordinary Americans cannot legally challenge it. U.S. District […]
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Anyone in South Lake Tahoe who gets a phone bill – for a land line or cell – is likely to see a slight increase on Jan. 1. The City Council on Dec. 10 will have a public hearing to discuss raising the emergency communication system access fee. The current fee is $1.61 month. The […]
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By David Siders and Jim Miller, Sacramento Bee In its most optimistic budget forecast in more than a decade, the Legislature’s fiscal analyst said Wednesday that California is poised for years of multibillion-dollar surpluses. However, even a moderate economic downturn could throw the state back into deficit, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said. The analyst […]
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By Kathryn Reed Being able to balance business and the law is what David Combellack believes will set him apart from the other candidates running for El Dorado County Superior Court judge. The 64-year-old is vying for the seat of retiring Judge Doug Phimister. The El Dorado County native has run his own law firm […]
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