Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the June 12, 2011, Sacramento Bee. Unusual, to be sure. But ever so necessary. Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt took off the gloves and aimed a one-two combo at House Republicans and President Barack Obama on environmental issues. Babbitt’s well-rounded attack last week was richly deserved. Others should follow […]
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By David Brooks, New York Times Over the past few weeks, America’s colleges have sent another class of graduates off into the world. These graduates possess something of inestimable value. Nearly every sensible middle-aged person would give away all their money to be able to go back to age 22 and begin adulthood anew. But, […]
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By Rochelle Nason Tahoe’s West Shore is an icon of California’s natural beauty. Emerald Bay is one of the most photographed spots on Earth. The entire stretch of shoreline and forest, from Camp Richardson to Tahoe City, with its lake vistas and abundance of public lands, provides inspiration to millions of visitors as well as […]
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By Rick Rodgers When our generation was growing up, we were taught about Social Security, and many of us had grandparents who were reasonably comfortable with a combination of their investment income and their government checks. Today, not so much. Over the last few years, we have seen the market crash and burn, and Social […]
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To the community, Again, many thanks to all of our Shriners Hospital for Children Northern California Sacramento screening clinic volunteers. What a warm glow it brought to my heart to see all of you using the bulk of your day volunteering for the children of the South Lake Tahoe area. We saw 27 children (June […]
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By Tony O’Rourke As the city sets it sights on improving the roads of South Lake Tahoe, it’s a good time to reflect on the overall condition of the streets and how the Road to Tahoe ever got paved in the first place. • The city’s current roadway network is comprised of over 256 lane […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the June 7, 2011, Los Angeles Times. No matter which food group was at the top and which at the bottom, the venerable food pyramid never did make much sense. How big were the servings supposed to be? And what were all those rainbow-colored stripes? The pyramid also lost […]
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By Joanne Marchetta In the final hours of the 2011 Nevada state legislative session, the bill known as SB271 passed, bringing with it opportunities for the two states that bound Lake Tahoe to reinvigorate the spirit of compromise that created the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact more than 40 years ago. The bi-state consensus that brought […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the June 7, 2011, Reno Gazette-Journal. Gov. Brian Sandoval got it exactly right when he explained his reversal on a handful of tax increases that were due to sunset next month: “I felt that I had to deal with a new reality.” “I know that some people perceive that […]
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To the community, Now that redevelopment, except for the gigantic debt, is dead, the city has a new mantra, partnership. It is routine for the word to pass from the lips of the city manager, Mr. (Tony) O’Rourke. He supports giving $250,000 to the school district. Why? Will there be a contract between the parties? […]
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