culture
Sierra-at-Tahoe's John Rice on the evolution of small resorts
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 8:29am
22 years in the making, GM of Sierra at Tahoe John Rice, has been living the dream. Rice contributed to the “snowboarding energy” in Tahoe, and specifically at Sierra at Tahoe, in the early 90’s. At a time when snowboarding was barely allowed at the resort and had a non-existent park scene, Rice made a mark.
We were making snowcats do things they weren’t made to do at a time when [snowboard terrain] parks weren’t even allowed [at Sierra at Tahoe].
Community greets students at Mt. Tallac High School
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 11:06pm
"This makes us feel really good," said Mt. Tallac High School teacher Mr. Romer. He was talking about the community members who attended the school's Open House on Monday, the first day of classes for the 75 students who attend Mt. Tallac.
Report: Reno-Tahoe tourism must adapt now
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 3:05pm
Change.
It’s happening fast in Reno-Tahoe tourism, from millennials’ growing influence in the marketplace to changing preferences among visitors, according to a new industry analysis.
And the quicker the region embraces it, the better.
“Reno-Lake Tahoe Tourism Industry – Navigating Change,” is a white paper written by South Lake Tahoe-based SMG Consulting and its president, Carl Ribaudo.
Learn about the birds of Lake Tahoe at Lake of the Sky Amphitheater
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 11:06am
Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and Tahoe Institute for Nature Science on Friday July 14 for "Birds of Lake Tahoe" and the "Tahoe Big Year." This event will be held at Taylor Creek Visitor Center at 8:00 p.m. and is open to the public. There is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
John Muir, Yank Clement, Julia Bulette and Kit Carson visit Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/05/2015 - 9:09pm
Event Date:
September 20, 2015 - 5:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is bringing historical characters back to life in their "Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe 2015" on September 20 at 5 p.m. in the Valhalla Grand Hall.
Experience Mrs. Tevis, John Muir, Yank Clement, Julia Bulette, Charley Parkhurst and Kit Carson as you've never imagined.
Last year's sold out event in the Boathouse Theater was so successful the Historical Society decided to move into a larger venue and add dinner to the evening.
History of Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking at Meyers Mountain Bike Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/05/2015 - 12:27pm
South Lake Tahoe mountain bike pioneer, Gary Bell, owner of Sierra Ski and Cycle Works, is sponsoring a History of Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking Exhibit at the Meyers Mountain Bike (MTB) Festival on Sunday, August 9, 2015.
“I want to help people understand the roots of Tahoe mountain biking, and how it’s evolved over the past three decades,” says Bell.
An Evening with Mark Twain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 2:20pm
If you missed the sensational perform by MacAvoy Layne in July, be sure to see it this Friday, it is not to be missed!
Chautauqua performer MacAvoy Layne will perform "An Evening with Mark Twain" at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Friday August 7th at 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and is a five-dollar donation to Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Last chance for Sample the Sierra early bird tickets
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 7:36pm
The early bird catches the worm – and in this case, the early bird gets special pricing for tickets to Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra! Early bird tickets for Sample the Sierra are available until August 1 and allow you to attend the festival for just $30 to fully experience dozens of restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries. Tickets will be priced at $40 per person from August 1 until the festival on September 6.
The Beavers of Taylor Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 4:44pm
Event Date:
July 31, 2015 - 8:30pm Sherry Guzzi from Sierra Wildlife Coalition will be presenting “The Beavers of Taylor Creek” at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Friday July 31st at 8:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and admission is a five-dollar donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Steampunk Party in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 3:11pm
Event Date:
October 9, 2015 - 6:00pm Dust off your bowler hat, lace up your high-heeled boots and join us for the first ever Tall Timber Ball. On Oct. 9 from 6-10 p.m. you can style it steampunk or go grunge and join us under the timber beams of Valhalla’s Grand Hall while the DJ spins from the massive stone fireplace. Cool prizes will go to the most interesting looks of the night. This event kicks off the inaugural Tahoe WordWave festival and will benefit art and culture in South Lake Tahoe.
How to talk to teens about marijuana
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 11:22pm
Talking about marijuana with your kids can be difficult – especially these days, with the drug becoming legalized in some states and the increasingly casual presence of weed in the media and pop culture. But with the right tools and skills, you can have easier, more productive conversations with your teen about marijuana, despite these unique challenges.
Wa She Shu It’ Deh Native American Arts Festival at Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/22/2015 - 11:10pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 26 2015 .
July 25, 2015 - 10:00am
July 26, 2015 - 10:00am
The Washoe will re-unite at the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe this weekend to honor their culture and heritage during their annual Wa She Shu It’ Deh Native American Arts Festival.
The festival features native arts and crafts, food vendors, basket-making, raffles, Native American dance and drum performances. It is held at Valhalla Grand Hall and lawn on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.
Partnership and collaboration crucial to solving Tahoe’s problems
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/16/2015 - 7:03pm
History shows time and time again our greatest accomplishments at Lake Tahoe are achieved when people work together. In the past, Tahoe was known as a place where unproductive interactions between stakeholders led to a stunning decay in our environment and our economic vitality, creating a region that seemed frozen in time.
We face major environmental challenges at Tahoe, including the uncertainties of climate change. And as Albert Einstein said, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
An Evening With Mark Twain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 9:44am
Event Date:
July 17, 2015 - 7:00pm Chautauqua performer MacAvoy Layne will perform "An Evening with Mark Twain" at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Friday July 17 at 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and the fee is a five-dollar donation to Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Jazz artist presents 'Me and Bobby McGee' at Valhalla Boathouse
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 7:01pm
Event Date:
July 15, 2015 - 7:30pm
June Joplin, the beloved owner of Comma Coffee in Carson City is a talented jazz vocalist who is bringing her show, Me and Bobby McGee, to the Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival in South Lake Tahoe on July 15.
The show will be in the historic 1920's boat house turned theater located at the Tallac Historic Site.
South Lake Tahoe now has Venetian gondola service in the Keys
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:46pm
Event Date:
July 16, 2015 - 4:00pm
Imagine gliding through the water while a gondolier serenades you and a loved one as you enjoy wine and the nearby sights. You may have pictured a scene in Venice, Italy, but this is now a reality in Lake Tahoe with new South Shore business Tahoe Amore, a Venetian gondola company offering tours through the Tahoe Keys.
Tahoe Amore will celebrate a ribbon cutting with Tahoe Chamber on July 16 at 4 p.m. in the Tahoe Keys Marina.
Plays, comedy and music fill Valhalla summer schedule
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2015 - 10:27pm
Boot stomping to bluegrass in a 1920’s boat house turned theater with Lake Tahoe in the background, kicking back at free concerts on a historic lakeshore estate’s grand lawn, and experiencing the Washoe tribe’s ceremonial dances and drumming are some of the many iconic experiences at Lake Tahoe’s Valhalla Arts, Music & Theatre Festival this July.
Lake Tahoe’s 36th annual Valhalla Arts, Music & Theatre Festival
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 9:30pm
Lake Tahoe’s 36th annual Valhalla Arts, Music & Theatre Festival opens June 17 at the historic lakefront Heller Estate (Valhalla) on the South Shore. Exclusive “one night only” performances will deliver a high caliber lineup of music and dance performances to Lake Tahoe’s arts and culture scene. Master Scottish Fiddler, Alasdair Fraser, will strike the first chord of the summer festival in Valhalla’s celebrated Boathouse Theater with Lake Tahoe as the backdrop, in a rare and highly anticipated solo performance.
South Lake Tahoe Farm-to-Fork Festival discount tickets available
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 9:04pm
Event Date:
September 6, 2015 (All day)
Celebrate all things local at Sample the Sierra on Sunday, September 6 at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe. Returning for its sixth year this Labor Day weekend, Sample the Sierra highlights the unique talent, heritage and bounty of the Sierra Nevada region with local food, wine, beer and spirits, as well as handmade art and music. Foodies, wine enthusiasts and hopheads have the opportunity to purchase discounted early bird tickets until August 1 to experience Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival.
Op/Ed: Improving Tahoe’s Regional Economy
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 8:37am
The Tahoe Prosperity Center mission is uniting Tahoe’s communities to strengthen regional prosperity. Prosperity is defined as “the condition of being successful or thriving, especially economic well-being.” The Tahoe Prosperity Center is the basin-wide organization focused on that goal for all who live and work in Lake Tahoe.
Salvadoran Civil War survivor giving talk at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 10:42pm
Event Date:
May 26, 2015 - 12:00pm
Raul E. Moreno Campos, a doctoral candidate and teaching fellow at UCLA’s Department of Political Science, will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on Tuesday, May 26 at 12 p.m. Campos will give a presentation on “State-Sponsored Violence, U.S. Imperialism, and the Salvadoran Civil War” in the LTCC Commons, inside the main building. This is a free event, and the community is welcome and encouraged to participate.
Op-Ed: Establishing Legacy Principles for the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 7:14am
Leaving a legacy is often described as passing something down from one generation to another; in other words, what impacts will remain after a lifetime of service and actions?
3rd Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/07/2015 - 10:29pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2015 - 12:00pm The 3rd Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel Outdoor Arena on Saturday, June 27. The concert is open to all ages and will feature Iration, Matisyahu, Don Carlos, The Green, The Expendables, Fortunate Youth, Vokab Kompany, Squarefield Massiv and more.
Advanced general admission tickets for the reggae festival are $45, VIP tickets are $90; and kids 12 and under are only $10, and kids under 6 are FREE. All tickets can be purchased on line.
Join the Tahoe Chamber on a journey to Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 10:13pm
Experience Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast on an eight-day journey with the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber)! All members of the community are invited to join the local chamber of commerce on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Individuals have the opportunity to save on travel fares when travel is booked by May 22.
Valhalla's Art, Music & Theater Festival starts June 17
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/26/2015 - 9:04pm
Families, art and music lovers, and history buffs can expect a spectacular season of entertainment on the shore of Lake Tahoe at this year’s Valhalla Arts, Music & Theatre Festival, June 17 – August 26, 2015. Free music on the lawn, boot stomping roots music in a 1920’s boathouse, classic theatre productions, outdoor art camps for kids, cultural dance performances and fine art shows are some of the many highlights that await 2015 festival goers. Tickets are on sale now at ValhallaTahoe.com.
Top women cyclists coming to Lake Tahoe; Amgen Tour course goes through town
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 11:55pm
Exciting times for South Lake Tahoe in May as the community shines on the international stage as the location of the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California. Fourteen teams consisting of 84 of the top professional women racers will be in town for the race May 8-9, 2015. The racers consist of Olympic medalists, World Champions, Tour de France competitors and other cyclists from the National and International field.
Many of the teams have already been in the area getting ready for the Lake Tahoe stop on their tour. As we get closer to May 8, more of the participants will be in town.
Tahoe Chamber invites community to join them on trip to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 7:34pm
Tahoe Chamber has announced Friday that it will be visiting the irresistible Southern Italy and Amalfi Coast, and is inviting chamber members and the community to join them on this once in a lifetime experience.
Genoa Cowboy Festival embodies Western Spirit
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2015 - 6:17pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 03 2015 .
April 30, 2015 (All day)
May 1, 2015 (All day)
May 2, 2015 (All day)
May 3, 2015 (All day)
The Genoa Cowboy Festival will be held in historic Genoa, Nevada April 30-May 3, 2015. It is a blend of a scenic setting, entertainment, heritage and Western culture. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada, historic Genoa is the site of the first ranch in Nevada and still has working cattle ranches literally steps from the center of town.
From its 19th century beginnings, cowboys and ranching have shared work, words and music there. You’d be hard pressed to find a better place to celebrate the unique forms of Cowboy Music, Cowboy Poetry, Old West history and the Western lifestyle.
Tuesday Topic: Humanizing the Workplace
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 3:51pm
Event Date:
April 14, 2015 - 5:00pm Do you feel like you eat, sleep and breathe work? Employees are expected to be high performing, but has it gone too far? Lately it seems that employees are expected to act more like robots than humans. How do we change this?
In this workshop we’ll explore:
- How our culture of "never good enough" undermines human performance, motivation and contribution
- The reasons perfectionism is toxic for people
- Why the need for certainty and control get in the way
You’ll learn:
- How to get the most from people
- Tips for letting go of perfectionism
Former U.S. Forest Service supervisor in SLT retires from BLM
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/07/2015 - 11:23pmAfter five years overseeing nearly 40 percent of Utah's land, Juan Palma retires Friday as the state director for the Bureau of Land Management.
While many state and local leaders would rather evict the federal agency from Utah, they don't feel the same way about Palma.
An easygoing leader who was able to navigate the fraught politics of public lands management in Utah, Palma is respected by environmentalists and oil and gas developers alike.
Equinox Spring Festival at Sierra at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/17/2015 - 10:41pmEvent Date:
April 4, 2015 (All day)
Sierra-at-Tahoe brings the second annual Equinox Spring Festival to the slopes beginning March 21. This free festival features live bands over three consecutive weekends, signature Sierra events for all ages and competitions on and off the mountain. Competitions including the Van's Hi-Standard Series and 9th Annual Buckle Up Big Air will be taking place on-mountain, while the 8th Annual Salsa Showdown will happen in the base area.
Pot Smoke And Mirrors: Vaporizer Pens Hide Marijuana Use
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 10:04pm
It's a sunny afternoon at Kelly's Collective, a medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles, and Nikki Esquibel is getting stoned. But you wouldn't know it.
The 19-year-old, who has a medical prescription for marijuana, is "smoking" pot with a handheld vaporizer, or a vape pen. It's sleek, black, and virtually indistinguishable from a high-end e-cigarette.
That's the point, says Esquibel. "I use it mostly around my neighborhood. It's easy to hide." The vapor coming from the device doesn't even have much of an odor.
Subaru WinterFest Kicks Off 2015 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/02/2015 - 11:18pm
The Second Annual Subaru Winterfest will be held at Sierra-at-Tahoe resort this weekend, January 3 and 4. Winterfest includes a Freeride Skills Course and equipment demos as well as the chance to meet an Olympian. South Lake Tahoe resident and Olympic Gold Medalist Maddie Bowman will be signing autographs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Subaru tent on Saturday. Bowman, 20, brought home the gold she won in the Women’s Ski Halfpipe in Sochi during the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Carson Valley Storyteller Horserider video series released
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 11:28pm
For the past year, Terri Arnold of South Lake Tahoe has been creating promotional videos for the Carson Valley Story Teller series. Each of the nine completed videos (three are still in post production), show Arnold as she shows viewers all they can do in the area. She doesn't show you in the normal way either, everything is done while on a horse named Meha. They can all be seen on the Carson Valley Visitor Authority's You Tube page.
South Lake Tahoe to host Amgen Tour's 2015 women's events
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 5:31pm
Organizers of the 10th anniversary of the Amgen Tour of California announced today that South Lake Tahoe has been chosen to host the first two stages of the women's portion of the race in 2015.
Women's cycling events continue to grow in the Amgen Tour which is America's largest race. The three-day women’s stage race will travel through South Lake Tahoe on May 8-9, 2015 and conclude in Sacramento on May 10, 2015, the same day of the overall start of the men’s race.
Long time director named Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel Chief Managing Officer.
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 7:38am
Whole the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel is undergoing $8 million dollars in renovations, the leadership of the hotel formerly known as "Embassy Suites" is also undergoing renovations.
The resort just celebrated a year of independence in April 2014 and is putting into place a management structure that throws away the corporate mold, and invests in the resort’s front line -- its staff.
Novelist and Poet to be featured during next LTCC Writer's Series
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/29/2014 - 8:45pm
Event Date:
October 8, 2014 - 7:00pm
Novelist Josh Weil and Poet Travis Mossotti will be at Lake Tahoe Community College October 8 to present their lastest works. They will read selections from their works, answer audience questions, and sign copies of their books which will be available for sale.
South Lake Tahoe customer experience training for business owners
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/21/2014 - 8:11pm
How to give customers a great experience will be the focus of a workshop given by the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce and City of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, October 1.
In a time when customers expect even more from those they choose to business with this subject is very important for all South Lake Tahoe business owners.
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel starts 2nd phase of renovations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 11:41pm
In case you haven't been inside the former Embassy Suites in South Lake Tahoe lately, it sounds like it might be time to do so.
The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel just finished $5M in renovations and has started the next phase, a $3M project that will add alpine mountain ambiance touches to its premium and balcony suites, lobby, banquet rooms and pool area.
Classes to help children speak French like a native
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/30/2014 - 11:18pmLeading French language coach is hosting a special event in September especially for parents and home-schooled children.
Experience Lake Tahoe as you never have during the GeoTourism Expo
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/20/2014 - 8:23pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 31 2014 .
August 30, 2014 (All day)
August 31, 2014 (All day)
Learn to flyfish, take great photos of Lake Tahoe, do Paddle Yoga. Enjoy historical tours of Al Tahoe and the West Shore. Bike the Flume Trail, patrol storm drains by electric bike, kayak the same route as Mark Twain, birdwatch, kayak and more during the annual Geo Tourism Expo being held at Lake Tahoe August 30 and 31.
Over Labor Day weekend there will be 20 different GeoTracks for people to choose from. GeoTracks = Fun, Meaningful, Low-Carbon Activities That Connect You To the 8 Worlds of Tahoe.
Tahoe’s Lucky Beaver Now A Serious New Contender in Reno’s ‘Best Burger’ Battle
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 9:27am
Move over Awful-Awful, Lake Tahoe’s best burger is now the new burger in town in ‘the biggest little city’ and has its sights set on the ‘Reno’s Best Burger’ crown, and it’s only available at the new Reno location of the Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger.
What makes this newcomer think its Beaver Burger can unseat the decades old reputation of the Awful-Awful as Reno’s best? “It’s the meat that matters,” says Lucky Beaver co-founder Mike Leeper.
Washoe Tribe shares their culture and history during Wa-She-Shu It'Deh festival
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 11:15pm
The Washoe Tribe spent their summers in Lake Tahoe thousands of years ago, and this weekend they shared their history, food and customs with the public during the annual Wa-SheShu It'Deh festival this weekend.
They currently live in four reservation communities in Northern Nevada and California: Woodfords, Dresslerville, Stewart and Carson City as well as in the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. Members from the tribe came together at Valhalla in dance and music, told stories and shared generations of history.
Drug Free Coaltion working to prevent drug use for South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/13/2014 - 12:06am
The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition (STDFC) was formed in 2012 by Tahoe Youth and Family Services in collaboration with key community partners. Some of these community partners include the South Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Public Health, and Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
Discount Tickets Available For Sample the Sierra until August 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/01/2014 - 11:57pm
Early registration for Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s only farm to fork festival, is open until August 1. Early bird tickets at a discounted rate of $30 per person are available until August 1. Tickets will be $40 per person after August 1 through August 31. Early bird tickets may be purchased on www.samplethesierra.com.
Revised Meyers Area Plan Revealed; Community Workshop on June 26th
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/12/2014 - 10:51pm
Event Date:
June 26, 2014 - 6:00pm
The Meyers Area Plan is a long term land use and zoning plan for the Meyers Community that will realize the Meyers Community Vision, assist in achieving and maintaining TRPA’s Environmental Threshold Carrying Capacities, implement the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Sustainable Communities Strategy, and implement the policy direction of both the Regional Plan and General Plan.
Artist Avery Palmer Coming to Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 9:58pm
Event Date:
June 20, 2014 - 6:00pm
Artist Avery Palmer will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on Friday, June 20 in the school's room F101. Palmer will present a lecture on his artwork, including a slide show, as well as participate in a demonstration and discussion of his ceramic techniques.
The school's Art Club is hosting the free event which is open to the public.
Palmer is an emerging artist from San Jose, CA. who specializes in drawing and painting as well as ceramics.
Award-Winning Writer To Read at LTCC Writers’ Series June 13
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
June 13, 2014 - 7:00pm On June 13 at 7 pm Bona Fide Books will launch award-winning author Ann Gelder’s “Bigfoot and the Baby” as part of the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series. The event is free and open to the public.
Supervisor Candidate Angela Swanson: " We need to address the county’s dysfunctional culture"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 12:21am
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor and Douglas County Sheriff. This is the last of the submitted responses. Candidates Sue Novasel, Kenny Curtzwiler and Angela Swanson were the only County Supervisor candidates to respond, and Douglas County Sheriff candidates Ron Pierini and Dave Brady were the only Sheriff candidates to respond. We thank those that took the time to reply.
1) What do you see as the Number 1 issue facing residents of District 5?
Editorial: Historic Hangtown Due For Political Culture Change
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/26/2014 - 8:27pm
El Dorado County desperately needs climate change – political climate, that is. The county in historic Gold Country stretches from the tony estates of El Dorado Hills to the vacation resorts of South Lake Tahoe, but its government is still stuck firmly in Hangtown.
That’s the old handle of Placerville, county seat of El Dorado. There’s a historical marker noting the old hanging tree just down Main Street from the county courthouse.
