By Clem Shute The unanimous passage of SB630 by the California Legislature marks the end of an era of controversy and the beginning of an era of renewed cooperation between California and Nevada. The passage of this bill means a renewed commitment by the two states to cooperate in achieving the environmental thresholds established by […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Sept. 19, 2013, Sacramento Bee. House Republican leaders have shown how far they are willing to go to cave to the tea party faction. They signaled on Wednesday that they are willing to shut down the federal government if they don’t get their pipe dream to defund Obamacare. […]
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To the community, Heavenly Mountain Resort’s donation of $250 to sponsor an Adopt A Day of Nourishment made sure that many hungry members of the South Lake Tahoe community were able to enjoy Bread & Broth’s hot, nutritious meal on Sept. 16. The evening’s meal was prepared by Bread & Broth’s cooking crew and a […]
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To the community, The California Tahoe Conservancy is about to approve the first two of a possible 322 “Asset Lands” sales. These initial sales generated $1.75 million. The identified “Asset Lands” do not belong to the California Tahoe Conservancy; the lands belong to the citizens of California. The executive director and this board are entrusted […]
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By Jamie Court Two federal courts in California recently took up the question of whether invasion of privacy laws should apply to unauthorized opening of email, in one case, and interception of unencrypted home WiFi communications in another. Wiretapping law stood the test against “Wi-spying” last week. A panel of Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of […]
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By Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee California is simultaneously implementing two major – even historic – changes in its 6-million-student public school system, and all adults involved pledge that they have the best interests of those kids at heart. They may be telling the truth about their motives. Nevertheless, the adoption of Common Core academic standards […]
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By Steve Kubby While some are celebrating the recent remarks by attorney general Eric Holder at the American Bar Association convention in San Francisco, a more sober analysis is deeply disturbing. It’s been eight months since Holder promised a decision on the federal response to Colorado and Washington legalizing weed. Instead of an answer, Holder […]
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To the community, On Labor Day, I tuned in the Giants game. Giants vs. Padres. A Giants commentator said he liked San Diego because it was easy to get around town. You didn’t need a car, he said. The commentator’s remark caused me to think about the city of South Lake Tahoe’s priorities. The city […]
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Publisher’s note: This letter was sent Sept. 9 to the California Senate president pro tem and speaker of the California Assembly. Dear Senator Steinberg and Speaker Perez, On Sept. 3, 2013, amendments were made to SB630 which establish a new general fund account, the Lake Tahoe Science and Lake Improvement Account. Earlier amendments were focused […]
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To the community, Over 100 diners lined up for the salmon dinner that was served by Bread & Broth at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall on Sept. 9. Families, seniors on limited incomes, working poor and those living outdoors were thrilled with the generous portions of cheesy baked potatoes, stirred fried vegetables, green salad and […]
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