By Bill Humbert As the job market recovers, a unique phenomenon is beginning to happen, and one expert warns it could cost you money. As people who have been looking for work a long time start to get back into the workforce, many of them are so happy just to get a job that they […]
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By Vicki Barber This week I was talking with a parent of two children, ages 2 and 2. Both she and her husband work full time outside of the home. Busy as they are, they have made it a normal, natural part of their routine to build in time to work in their children’s preschool […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the June 4, 2011, Sacramento Bee. As a general proposition, we’re all for transparency and making information available to the public. But some things we just don’t need to know. El Dorado Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimister was absolutely right to keep under wraps the unspeakable details of Jaycee […]
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By Ted Gaines Every May the governor releases an updated version of his January budget proposal. This year’s “May Revise” shows that Gov. Jerry Brown is dead set on growing government and raising taxes. The new budget proposal has bits of good news. California’s economy is so massive that even our weak economic recovery is […]
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To the community, Wow, what a May – still sliding and riding during this Tahoe-style spring. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and express appreciation for the tireless effort by so many that helped bring and prepare for America’s most important pro cycling event – the Tour of California. It was the first […]
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To the community, The following is a response to recent allegations of misappropriation of city/Redevelopment Agency funds in regards to actions that occurred approximately 10 years ago. The information presented comes from the public record, auditor’s reports, evaluations conducted and discussions with staff that are currently or formerly employed by the city/Redevelopment Agency. The information […]
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To the community, Bueno and Marty Kettleson of Bert’s Café recently hosted a Spaghetti Night fundraiser for Tahoe Arts Project. It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by many. All of us at Tahoe Arts Project would like to thank Crystal Dairy, Bonanza Produce, Sara Lee, US Foods, Sausage Factory and of course the staff at […]
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Publisher’s note: This letter was sent by the author to South Lake Tahoe’s city attorney and is reprinted with permission. To South Lake Tahoe City Attorney Patrick Enright, As our city attorney, it is my duty to inform you that it appears serious crimes have taken place and no effort has been made to solve […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth would like to thank Heavenly Ski Resort for their continued support with adopting yet another Adopt-A-Day of Nourishment. Volunteers from Heavenly spent the day helping Bread & Broth volunteers serve those in need a hot, nutritious meal to over 150 people from the community. Co-coordinator that Monday Martha Trier, […]
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To the publisher, Just wanted to drop a line to you and thank you for the article about Memorial day. Whether intended or not, that was a touching thought you put in there about those that sacrificed their life not in war. I thought of my son when reading that part. It was very much […]
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