Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the May 17, 2014, Modesto Bee. Water flows uphill … toward money. That’s as true now as it was the first time it was uttered by some now unknown cynic. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is proving it. Our senior senator introduced a drought-relief bill in February that included $300 million […]
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To the community, “Nobody goes to the library,” said Steve.“Libraries are old-fashioned.” I have great respect for Steve. He’s a smart guy, devoted to our community.If you agree with Steve, this letter is for you.You, like Steve, will hear me out. Fact: 1,700 people visit our library in the average week. Fact: In 2012, 130,868 […]
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By Catherine Cecchi As the days get longer and temperatures rise, our local black bears are becoming more and more active. While some bears that have learned to “supplement” their diet with human food from garbage cans and dumpsters may not have hibernated during this mild winter, many bears are just beginning to wake up […]
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Publisher’s note: The following is an exchange between Tahoe Vista resident Ellie Waller and Placer County Planning Director Michael Johnson regarding the Martis Valley Area Plan. Johnson: I have provided responses to your inquiries below. It appears there is some mis-information being circulated, as the county is not a part of the preparation of the […]
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To the community, I would like to thank everyone who contacted the Lake Tahoe Historical Society and myself regarding the Barton Ranch property. I have had such a wonderful response from members of our community who would love to see this property saved rather than demolished. It is unfortunate that the Lake Tahoe Historical Society […]
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To the community, Did you know Placer County cut a deal in December 2013 with State Parks and their partner California Tahoe Conservancy to utilize 40 percent of the Kings Beach State Recreation Area Parking for more than two years to house/stage construction equipment for Kings Beach Core Improvement Plan project? Most of us didn’t […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth would like to thank the “Daisies” Girl Scout Troop 31 for the seven dozen cupcakes they made and decorated for B&B’s dinner guests on April 14. The members of Troop 31 are kindergartners and first-graders who meet at St. Theresa School. They made the delicious cupcakes as a special […]
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To the community, Heavenly Mountain Resort’s product sales and services team members had a very busy night serving the 98 guests who attended Bread & Broth’s dinner April 14. The hard working volunteers representing the PSS team were Paul Hopkins, director; Kelly Carmichael, manager; James Mitchell, assistant manager, Jimi Herbst, manager; and Jolena Hearn, greeter/host […]
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By Ronnie Cummins The Organic Consumers Association has a long history of defending the integrity of organic standards. Last September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under pressure from corporate interests represented by the Organic Trade Association, made our job harder. They also made it more important than ever for consumers to do their homework, even […]
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By Joyce Terhaar, Sacramento Bee Remember the $2.8 billion movie studio proposed for Dixon? The one that turned out to be a mirage because the woman behind it had a long history of bad debt, broken promises and angry investors, who were out millions? The reporting by Sam Stanton and Marjie Lundstrom revealed information vital […]
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