Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Jan. 6, 2011, Auburn Journal. A push to allow developers to “clean up” eyesores in Lake Tahoe has left a black mark on four of the five Placer County supervisors’ voting records. Recently, four members of the board voted to oust Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery from the Tahoe Regional […]
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Publisher’s note: Gloria Hartoonian read this letter to the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Feb. 8, 2011. It is being reprinted with her permission. Good morning Mr. Mayor and City Council Members, Developing an attractive and efficient public transportation plan is essential to the future of South Lake Tahoe. If we do not, 20 […]
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By Joe Salcedo 2010 gave us a steady progress for the Lake Tahoe real estate market as units and volume increased significantly, 28 percent and 37 percent, respectively. It was a breath of fresh air from the suffocating 2009, where median home prices went down 24 percent. So what do we make of this? Continue […]
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By David Crane In his State of the State address, Gov. Jerry Brown said that “it would be unconscionable (for the Legislature) to tell the electors of this state that they have no right to decide whether it is better to (extend taxes) or to chop another $12 billion out of schools, public safety, our […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Feb. 3, 2011, Sacramento Bee. Every weekend in the winter, thousands of skiers make the long drive up Interstate 80 to visit resorts near Soda Springs, Truckee and Tahoe. Many of them undoubtedly notice the train tracks that parallel the interstate and wonder, “Wouldn’t it be nice if […]
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To the community, School resumed today in the Placerville Union School District after the tragic loss of our dear friend and Schnell School principal, Sam LaCara. We would like to thank our community and families for the outpouring of support for our staff and students – it is deeply appreciated. At Schnell School, the return […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is reminding football fans that if your Super Bowl celebration includes alcohol, make the right decision before kickoff and always have a designated sober driver. This local message to Super Bowl fans joins with the national “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” message from the National Football League, the […]
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By George Skelton, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — California’s community colleges always have been among the best bargains in America. But too often these days that’s like saying land’s cheap on Mars. Price doesn’t matter much if the product isn’t available. Like a lot of institutions that rely on tax dollars, California’s community college system […]
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Lake Tahoe News would like to clarify misinformation it posted recently about El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago. Santiago is no longer chair of the Board of Supervisors based on the regular rotation of having the position for one year. Although she phrased it in a different manner while notifying the California Tahoe Conservancy board, […]
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By Nancy Cauley This school year, I’ve committed to having a higher visibility with the students and parents. I make it a point to get outside and greet students as they arrive at school and again in the afternoon as they leave. It’s great to see you parents as you deliver or pick up your […]
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