By Joe Mathews Florida Gov. Rick Scott travels to California this weekend to steal away some of our state’s businesses. So why don’t we return the favor by developing plans to steal away some of Florida’s greatest assets — old people? Californians like to think of this state as a place of endless youth and […]
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By Bill Robinson, Las Vegas Sun Gov. Brian Sandoval said it. The Chamber of Commerce is saying it. Democrats are saying it. Republicans are saying it. Saying what? The tax system in Nevada needs reform. Why now? My mentor, Reuben Zubrow, did a study in 1960 which the Nevada Legislature used to build a tax […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the April 4, 2015, Sacramento Bee. As the rest of California comes to grips with the state’s historic new water mandates, there’s an elephant in the room. And it’s wearing a farmer’s hat. Gov. Jerry Brown’s order for a 25 percent cut in water consumption homed in hard on […]
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To the community, We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, the fire departments on the North Shore, and so many wonderful residents of Lake Tahoe for their generous outpouring of support for our nephew, fire Capt. Pete Dern of Fresno. Only […]
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By Joe Mathews, Zocalo Did we win in Bell? Thinking LA-logo-smallerThere is no greater symbol of local California corruption than Bell, a city of 35,000 people, 2 1/2 square miles, and many gas stations in southeast L.A. County. For years, Bell City Manager Robert Rizzo and his minions exploited every dark corner of California’s convoluted […]
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By Henry G. Brinton The long evolution of marriage has continued in the Presbyterian Church (USA), with the decision last month to redefine marriage as “a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman, to love and support each other for the rest of their lives.” Previously, marriage had been permitted in […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth’s mission is to feed community members who are struggling with hunger. Thanks to the tremendous support of individuals, organizations, churches and businesses from the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, B&B has been providing nutritious meals to anyone who attends our dinners for over 25 years. Our Adopt A Day […]
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By Aaron E. Carroll, New York Times As my children, and my friends’ children, are getting older, a question that comes up again and again from friends is this: Which would I rather my children use — alcohol or marijuana? The immediate answer, of course, is “neither.” But no parent accepts that. It’s assumed, and […]
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By Chuck Allen In Nevada, every 8 hours, 6 minutes someone is raped. Throughout the month of April, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will be supporting the Alliance for Victim’s Rights and Sexual Assault Awareness in Northern Nevada. Sexual violence is a serious problem that can have lasting and harmful effects on victims and their […]
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By Brian Uhler Last month, the city manager and City Council hosted a strategic planning session with all city departments to ensure we are coordinated and pulling together to address key community issues. Community wellness is one such focus area. On a daily basis, South Lake Tahoe police officers respond to calls for service involving […]
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