By Joanne Marchetta The recent South Shore economic forum gave a sense of what’s possible when we come together around a vision to improve our Tahoe communities and the region’s environment. Recognizing that “planning” means little without implementation, let’s review some of the on-the-ground improvements accomplished under the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan just this last […]
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By David McClure Have you heard? Lake Tahoe clarity is getting better now. Recent press releases claim a second year of improved lake clarity, “the best in 10 years,” no doubt misleading the casual observer to infer that Lake Tahoe’s water quality problems are behind us. Have you seen the near shore, shallow water lately? […]
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To the community, So proud of our community when organizations get together for a special event or holiday that helps the underprivileged or children’s programs get ahead. During this St. Patrick’s Day weekend there have been numerous celebrations all over town for St. Paddy’s Day and that Irish charm. One corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes […]
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To the community, To drone or not to drone, that is the question. And should one man decide who will be droned and should we be assassins, and should we be torturers, and so on and on? If we have to debate the above, we have already crossed the line on our way to creating […]
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To the community, Because the California Tahoe Conservancy is experiencing challenges funding the agency and managing its 4,400-plus parcels, the CTC has begun the process of selling off “asset lands”: potentially 400 parcels. Why should the public care? Property owners on the California side and California Realtors should be concerned. Often a buyer’s or seller’s […]
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By JoAnn Conner Being an elected official can be difficult. No surprise there, but sometimes our “job” blends with the fact that we are also individuals and residents of this community. As such, I have been doing a lot of reflection lately, and there are a few observations I would like to share. I have […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the March 13, 2013, Sacramento Bee. Civil grand juries investigate the nuts and bolts of local government. When they work well, they can shine much-needed light on the inner operations of cities, counties, schools and special districts. Using their subpoena powers, grand juries interview witnesses under oath, tour public […]
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To the community, The Bread & Broth program is very grateful to be the recipient of Unity at the Lake’s “We Believe in You” tithe donation which recognizes organizations and individuals who make a difference in the world. Unity at the Lake members have long supported Bread & Broth’s feeding of the South Shore’s hungry. […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the March 5, 2013, Sacramento Bee. There were two key questions coming into the California Republican Convention in Sacramento last weekend: Would party leaders acknowledge that the GOP needs to shift on certain issues to have a chance of regaining power in California? Or would they take a Madison […]
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Publisher’s note: The author of this letter first sent this to the South Lake Tahoe City Council and he asked for it to be reprinted here. Dear Council Members, Unfortunately I am not able to attend the Special Council Meeting on March 12, 2013, at 6pm, but I would graciously request that you read this […]
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