To the community, The Placer County Sheriff’s Office wants those traveling to beautiful Lake Tahoe for the holidays to bring home good memories, not a parking ticket. Whether coming up to the mountains from the Bay Area or the Sacramento Valley, the sheriff’s office wants to remind drivers that there is no parking on any […]
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By Jill Teakell Home is where the heart is. A man’s home is his castle. There’s no place like home. These familiar sayings remind us of the emotional connection Americans have with homes and homeownership. However, home also is where our nation’s economic recovery resides – which is why all Americans should oppose any proposal […]
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By Ted Gaines Inspired by the tragic events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 18. I announced legislative plans to introduce a bill that would make a critical change to California’s existing gun control laws, keeping dangerous firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill. It’s time […]
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By Scott A. Lukas Like many people I know, I was deeply disturbed by the events that occurred in Newtown, Conn. Like others, I had emotional reactions to the mass murders. As a social scientist, I am interested in looking at these types of events and placing them in larger social contexts. After watching some […]
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By Lisa Huard Details in the Newtown, Conn., tragedy will continue to evolve for quite some time. Lives will never be the same; rather they will end up being a “new normal” for the families and friends of all the individuals lost. Did it happen because gun control allows people to buy assault weapons? Was […]
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To the community, In light of Claire Fortier’s expected, yet somewhat sudden, departure from the South Lake Tahoe City Council last week, the big question that looms in the minds of many of us city Of South Lake Tahoe voters is who and how will Claire Fortier be replaced. In my opinion, and in the […]
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To the community, This is a follow up letter to my request last week for some snow removal so the people of Pioneer Village could access the bike trail safely. I would like to thank K and K Services for taking the time to clear the snow that day and also I would like to […]
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By Joel Brinkley Most of the world’s dictators share a common fear, and it’s not of the United States, NATO, the United Nations or any outside entity. No, the force that most threatens them is social media. Originally designed as enhanced online chat forums for young Americans, Facebook, Twitter, blogs and the rest have spread […]
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To the community, I belong to the El Dorado County Library System. I live in Pollock Pines. I support libraries, but not the following. My library is 1,242 square feet. How come their expenses for the carpet project cost $5,000. (And why didn’t the county pay for it or at least help? It’s a county […]
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To the community, Thank you to the many businesses and individuals who make the Lake Tahoe Festival of Trees and Lights possible. Your donations of time and monetary support have made this event the regional kick-off to the holiday season. We want to especially acknowledge Bill Horning, Dreu Murin, Kenny Curtzwiler and K&K Services, Nancy […]
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