Publisher’s note: The Peace Corps turns 50 this month. Two 2005 South Tahoe High School grads are in the Peace Corps having different experiences. Jessica Wackenhut today weighs in with her thoughts from Paraguay. On March 11, Michelle Aguilar will share her opinions from Panama. By Jessica Wackenhut ENCARNACION, Paraguay — When one thinks of […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Feb. 26, 2011, Sacramento Bee. More than 20,000 public school teachers in California have received pink slips during each of the last three years. The state’s ongoing economic and budget troubles mean that trend is likely to continue with upcoming March 15 layoff notices. Unfortunately, the distribution of […]
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By Steve Kubby The November 2012 presidential election affords proponents of a ballot initiative to change state law concerning the regulation of marijuana a strong opportunity for success. The most significant consideration is that the California electorate for the next presidential election will be considerably younger. Our analysis indicates that 21 percent of all voters […]
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To the community, Lake Valley Fire Protection District would like to remind everyone that extra precautions need to be taken while driving during the winter. Along with potential hazardous road conditions, motorists can expect extreme delays due to snow conditions or accidents. Lake Valley FPD personnel recommend following these tips to ensure a safe trip […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Feb. 21, 2011, Sacramento Bee. Gov. Jerry Brown offered a quick answer to the question of whether he would follow the incendiary lead of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker by moving to abolish collective bargaining rights for state workers. “No,” Brown told reporters the other day. Walker and other […]
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By Joanne Marchetta Since the dawn of time, transportation has been a driver of human culture. From the onset of wheeled carts in 3,500 BC to air and high-speed rail travel today, humanity has relied on transportation to live, work, play and thrive. It’s no different at Lake Tahoe present-day. With private automobiles the transportation […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Feb. 22, 2011, Las Vegas Sun. The No. 1 domestic priority in Washington should be job creation, although one wouldn’t know it by the way House Republicans are pandering to their party’s hard-core base. By approving a draconian measure Saturday to slash more than $60 billion from the […]
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By David Colborne At 14.6 percent, nearly 5 percent higher than the national average, Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the nation. Consequently, when Harry Reid, Nevada’s senior politician in Washington and the current Senate majority leader, came to address the Nevada Legislature on Tuesday, his focus was, logically enough, on jobs. He discussed […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Feb. 14, 2011, Sacramento Bee. People living in the Assembly district that stretches from Roseville to Lake Tahoe have an opportunity to trade up. They should seize the moment by electing John Allard. Allard is one of seven Republicans and a Democrat running in a March 8 special […]
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By Rick Rodgers For most people, tax time is for worrying about getting audited and hoping for a refund that will help make ends meet. There are more ways to save for retirement than just taking advantage of your company’s 401(k), which today is almost the equivalent of stuffing your savings in a mason jar […]
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