By Joanne Marchetta With California and Nevada grappling with a third year of drought, one of the largest and most complex challenges we face over the long run at Lake Tahoe is adapting to a changing climate. Climate change will affect the protection and restoration of our beautiful mountain lake as well as the expansive […]
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To the community, I’ve been closely involved with Lake Tahoe Community College since its beginning in 1974 when I was elected one of the first LTCC board of trustees members. I’d like you to consider, just for a minute, what would happen if the college’s Measure F bond effort failed to pass this Election Day. […]
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Publisher’s note: This is a version of the Douglas County sheriff’s endorsement that ran before the June primary. On Nov. 4 Douglas County voters will have the opportunity to vote to retain the current sheriff or replace him with someone from the outside. Dave Brady contends morale is not great within the department and a […]
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To the community, Most of us moved to Meyers because it’s a rural community, away from the city and tourist congestion. I am pro-growth; most locals are as long as it’s appropriately-sized growth for our community. The proposed Meyer’s Plan, however, opens the door to a mega resort, with incentives for large development and in […]
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To the community, Wait, what? Safer? Yes! As a 20-plus-year South Lake Tahoe resident and a recently retired FBI agent, I have experienced Lake Tahoe Community College as a student, a guest speaker, and as an occasional criminal justice instructor. Over the years, these connections have proven to me just how essential LTCC is in […]
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To the community, Measure F on the ballot this November is just as critical to the future of Lake Tahoe Community College as it is to the strength of the entire South Shore community. Imagine our community without a decent and competitive academic center like the college. From grandpas to graduates, the college intersects the lives […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News convened an editorial panel of seven community members to come up with this endorsement. An educator as board member is often frowned upon. This is because it can diminish the level of checks and balances, create favoritism and be a presumed vote for the unions. But we have not found […]
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To the community, Voting yes on Measure H helps to transform Meyers and the county into one of the many fire-adapted communities sprouting up around the country. An additional $100 per household is actually a sound investment considering the staggering cost of catastrophic wildfire. The creation of a healthy forest through fire hazard reduction protects […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News convened an editorial panel of seven community members to come up with this endorsement. Most people don’t think about their water or sewer provider until the flow in either direction isn’t working. But South Tahoe Public Utility District has been in the news of late because of rate and salary […]
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To the community, On Sept. 22, Bread & Broth volunteers and the sponsor volunteer crew from Heavenly Mountain Resort served a beef and mushroom stroganoff dinner to the 124 guests that arrived at St. Theresa Church’s Grace Hall. As the number of individuals needing assistance increases, Bread & Broth is able to continue to provide […]
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