education
Congressional Candidate Kristen Spees Announces I-80 District Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/18/2014 - 11:06pm
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August 21, 2014 (All day) Today Kristen Spees announced the start of her congressional campaign’s I-80 District Tour throughout Northern Nevada.
Spees’ I-80 District Tour starting August 17th will be making stops throughout Northern Nevada, including: Lamoille, Elko, Duck Valley, Winnemucca, Lovelock, Battle Mountain, and Fernley.
To represent the citizens of the second district and understand all Nevadans concerns Kristen stated:
5th Annual Peaks & Paws to raise money for Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 9:31pm
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August 23, 2014 - 11:00am
If you're ready for a day of fun in the sun with music, entertainment, beer, wine and dog-centered activities, then the 5th annual Peaks & Paws Festival is for you. This event is one of Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe's biggest fundraiser of the year. It will be held on Saturday, August 23 at the Village at Squaw Valley from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Leashed canine companions are welcome to attend.
LTCC Coyotes prepare for first soccer season
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 7:45pm
Soccer fever has hit the campus at Lake Tahoe Community College as both the men's and women's intercollegiate teams prepare for the 2014 fall season.
Lake Tahoe Attracts Top-Notch Physicians
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 4:51pm
Physicians are in high demand, but not just from patients. With an impending physician shortage and more job competition, medical administrators and recruiters will spend hours attending meetings, networking, and recruiting to hire top-notch physicians.
In a 2012 study, the Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (ASPR) estimated that physician recruitment costs between $75,000 and $90,000 per doctor. This does not include the time and effort to set up a medical practice and then to retain a physician.
Two Lake Tahoe School Board seats open; No candidates yet for Area 2
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/01/2014 - 10:33pm
There is one week left to turn in paperwork necessary to run for the two open seats on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education.
"Jazz & Beyond" Sunday Jazz Picnics in the Park in August
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/01/2014 - 2:31pm
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August 17, 2014 (All day) Are you looking for a way to enjoy your Sunday afternoons? The "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" is offering free concerts in the Legislative Plaza between the State Capitol and the Legislature Building in Carson City on three Sundays: Aug. 3, Aug. 10, and Aug. 17, 2014. "Jazz & Beyond" is a yearly festival put on by the Mile High Jazz Band Assoc. and its sponsors. People can enjoy these family friendly "Jazz Picnics in Park" concerts in a pleasant atmosphere with shade trees and a bit of Nevada history.
Dogs allowed back into the Upper Truckee Marsh on August 1st
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 10:16am
From May 1 through July 31 each year, dogs are kept out of the Upper Truckee Marsh in order to protect wildlife such as the Yellow Headed Blackbird during their critical breeding season.
Leashed dogs are allowed back into the marsh starting on Friday, August 1.
The California Tahoe Conservancy owns and manages the 600 acre marsh, one of the largest remaining in the Sierra Nevada, for the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat and water quality.
2014 Gene Upshaw Scholarship awarded to Whittell High student Melissa Petty
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 5:27pm
George Whittell High School student Melissa Petty of Stateline, NV. was announced as the recipient for the sixth annual Gene Upshaw Scholarship Award at this year’s American Century Championship. Petty’s essay about her hard work in the classroom, her sports, her faith and goodwill helped secure the scholarship valued at $5,000. Petty plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno and pursue a bachelor’s degree in science.
Children's Environmental Science Day
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 10:50pm
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August 9, 2014 - 1:00pm
Children and their families are invited by U.C. Davis to visit their Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences on Saturday, August 9 for a day of hand's on activities.
The 15th annual event is free and sponsored by the Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Children's Environmental Science Day includes more than 30 interactive science activities hosted by local organizations, all aimed at children ages 6 and up.
"Jazz & Beyond" Music Festival Includes Entertainment at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 12:11am
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August 2, 2014 - 12:00pm The "Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival," in collaboration with Carson City, is proud to present five of several bands at the Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair in Fuji Park on Saturday, August 2. "Jazz & Beyond" runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17 and features over 50 events, mainly in the downtown Carson City area.
The five "Jazz & Beyond" bands at the Fair on August 2 are Sons of Slide Mountain, RVGS Tantalus, Lynne Colvig Latin Jazz, the Reno Jazz Orchestra with singer Jackie Landrum, and the St. Christopher Project, featuring the music of Tom Waits.
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Fuji Park
Old Clear Creek Road
Carson City, NV
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See map: Google Maps
Fire Chief Ben Sharit named LTCC Distinguished Alumni
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 9:36am
Lake Tahoe Community College has selected Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Chief Ben Sharit as its Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2014.
Kindergarten, middle school and high school registration for South Lake Tahoe schools in August
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/19/2014 - 7:21pm
Registration for kindergarten at South Lake Tahoe schools will be held on August 4th. South Tahoe Middle School registration for new students will be held on August 12 and for new students at South Tahoe High August 11-14.
The first day of school is August 25th.
Keep your cool: How to avoid heat-related llnesses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/15/2014 - 9:07pm
As an emergency room nurse, I have cared for visitors and locals who experience heat-related illnesses. This includes dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. It is important to understand the differences, especially when exercising in an area like Lake Tahoe with higher altitudes and higher temperatures.
Dawgs on the Run Holds Inaugural “Buried Bones Rummage Sale” on July 26
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/14/2014 - 9:48pm
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July 26, 2014 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe non-profit group, Dawgs on the Run, will host their first “Buried Bones Rummage Sale” on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rummage sale will be full of things for pets and their owners including new and used dog toys, bedding, accessories, clothing and much more. The sale will be held at the corner of Ski Run Blvd and Forest Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Date and Location Change for El Dorado County District 5 Candidates Forum
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/14/2014 - 9:33pm
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July 29, 2014 - 6:30pm
A candidates forum for the El Dorado County District 5 Supervisor race will be held on July 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps (CCC) Tahoe Center building in Meyers.
The forum was rescheduled from it's original date of July 22.
TahoeChamber, Tahoe Daily Tribune and Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will host the forum in anticipation of the November election in which two candidates, Kenny Curtzwiler and Sue Novasel, will campaign for the position to be vacated by current Supervisor Norma Santiago.
Drug Free Coaltion working to prevent drug use for South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/12/2014 - 11:06pm
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.
BMPs Back in the Forefront With TRPA; May Be Part of Lake Tahoe Real Estate Transactions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 6:18am
With less than 50% of the Lake Tahoe basin homeowners not complying with mandates to install Best Management Practices (BMPs) on their properties, the TRPA is looking for ways to get people on board.
The proposal being currently discussed is to make BMPs mandatory at Point of Sale for a home as well as discussion of them during the transaction's disclosure process. This discussion at the TRPA BMP Compliance Worksing Group meeting Tuesday brought a packed house of mostly Lake Tahoe real estate agents and brokers.
FitKid Summer Sports Camp Held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 1:06pm
There is one more chance this summer for kids to attend South Lake Tahoe's FitKid Summer Sports Camp put on by Lake Tahoe Community College and Tahoe Center for Orthopedics.
The final camp will be held July 28 through August 1.
Campers, ages 7 to 13, enjoy a week-long summer sports camps that focuses on improving health, wellness, and athletic performance. Campers learn: proper exercise techniques, team-building, sports-specific techniques, and how to make healthy nutritional choices.
The cost is $185 (includes snacks, camp t-shirt, and water bottle.
LTCC brings Professional Dancers and Choreographers to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/03/2014 - 9:27pm
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August 15, 2014 - 9:00am
Lake Tahoe Dance Connection brings in Professional Dancers and Choreographers for a weekend of dance, top instruction and fun. This weekend workshop takes place August 16 & 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College. Register by July 14, for the early bird special rate of $255! After that the price increases to $280.
Free ABC Licensee Drug and Alcohol Education Training in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 10:00pm
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July 18, 2014 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department would like to invite business owners (with an ABC license) and their employees to attend a free seminar presented by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on Friday, July 18th.
The LEAD (Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs) seminar will give you:
□ Information on what is acceptable I.D.; the best way to check I.D.; how to refuse service; signs and prevention of illicit drug activity, and more
□ The facts about your criminal, civil, and ABC liability
□ An update on California alcohol laws
□ Helpful handouts
Roots and Wings Preschool at Kahle Community Center Earns Five Star Rating
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 8:15pm
Roots and Wings Preschool is the first preschool in the state of Nevada to earn a five star rating from the state's quality review program, Silver State Stars.
The preschool is located at the Kahle Community Center in Stateline, Nevada.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center's Friday Night Summer Programs Begin July 11
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 8:04pm
The Lake of the Sky Amphitheater evening programs at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center begin July 11, 2014, and continue every Friday evening through August.
The series kicks off Friday, July 11, with "An Evening with Mark Twain" featuring McAvoy Layne performing as Mark Twain live on stage at 7 p.m.
Lake Tahoe Community College One Step Closer to Offering 4 Year Degrees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/01/2014 - 11:03pm
The likelihood of four-year degrees coming to Lake Tahoe Community College just got a major boost. A bill authorizing California’s Community College System to launch a limited baccalaureate degree pilot program was just approved by the State Assembly Committee on Higher Education. Senate Bill 850 (SB 850) allows 15 California community colleges to offer one 4-year degree as early as January 1, 2015, and starting no later than the 2017-18 academic year. The bill already passed through the state Senate back in May by a 34-0 vote.
Volunteers Invited to Clean Up Tahoe Beaches on July 5
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 2:54pm
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July 5, 2014 - 9:00am The League to Save Lake Tahoe will host its annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanups at five locations throughout Lake Tahoe on July 5. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the effort from Tahoe City to Nevada Beach and South Shore.
El Dorado County Kids Among Healthiest in the U.S.
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/24/2014 - 11:41am
Local health officers have a common recipe for keeping their counties’ children healthy: Make sure children and their parents have ready access to doctors. Provide prenatal care for young mothers. Educate families on healthy habits. Keep kids active and in school.
It's Not a Matter of "If" a Wildfire Will Happen in Lake Tahoe, It's a Matter of "When"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 11:15pm
Can you survive the next wildfire in Lake Tahoe? Yes, if your community is prepared.
The Lake Tahoe Basin's firefighting agencies and UNR Cooperative Education have come together to promote the "Fire Adapted Community Concept." This type of community has five elements:
1. Community Protection - Well-designed fuelbreaks and safe areas protect the community.
2. Defensible Space - Proper management of vegetation surrounding the home reduces the wildfire threat.
3. Access - Good access helps emergency responders arrive in a timely manner.
County Asks for Community Input on Mental Health Services Act Plan for 2014/15
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 11:09pm
Studies show that an average of 4.6% of a population are in need of services to treat a serious mental illness at any given time. That number doubles in a population where people live below 200% of the poverty level (an annual income of $23,340 for 1 person, $47,700 for a family of 4 for example).
With the current population of El Dorado County at approximately 181,000, that means anywhere between 8,329 and 16,114 people are in need of Mental Health Services.
Public Hearing on Lake Tahoe Unified School Budget and LCAP
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 8:44pm
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June 20, 2014 - 12:00pm
A special Lake Tahoe Unified School Board meeting will be held on June 20 in order for them to present their Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)and Proposed 2014/15 Budget and receive public comment. Per Education Code guidelines, these items can only be approved once the public has time to comment.
At the last school board meeting on June 10 there were no comments.
Heavenly Unveils Summer Activities: Ropes Courses, Zip Line, Day Camp
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 6:35pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort has upped the ante on summer fun, introducing new adventures at the top of the Heavenly Gondola for Summer 2014. Summertime guests will have the opportunity to swing through the trees and fly through the air on new experiences including the Boulder Cove and Black Bear Challenge Courses, the Discovery Forest Canopy Course and the 3,300 foot-long Blue Streak zip line. On Friday, June 13, Heavenly Mountain Resort will open these expanded offerings to the public seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through September 1.
Chad Houck Named New South Tahoe High Principal
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 7:27pm
Thomas "Chad" Houck was named the new Principal of South Tahoe High School during Tuesday's School Board meeting.
Houck, his wife Kelly and their four children will be relocating to South Lake Tahoe during the summer (he starts his home search on Wednesday with Realtor Adele Lucas). His first day on the job will be August 1st.
Lake Tahoe Community College Says "Thank You" to the Community for 40 Great Years
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/08/2014 - 7:31pm
This year, Lake Tahoe Community College is marking 40 years of providing excellence in education to the Tahoe Basin. As the college prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a gala this weekend, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest thanks to our community—for its support, energy, time, donations and commitment to helping us provide access to quality college education for all members of our community.
Kudos: Thank You for Girls Empowerment Retreat
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 9:22pmOn Friday, May 30th Live Violence Free in collaboration with South Tahoe Middle School and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra held the annual Girls Empowerment Retreat for 33 middle school girls, grades 6-8.
Gardens 4 A Healthy Tahoe Awarded Champions For Healthy Kids Grant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 8:52am
Fresh produce is making its way to South Lake Tahoe thanks to the collaboration and volunteerism of community members working together as part of the group Gardens 4 A Healthy Tahoe. This group was recently founded by the Human Health and Social Wellbeing working group of the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative. In partnership, these two groups applied for the Champions for Healthy Kids Grant through the General Mills Foundation.
Supervisor Candidate Angela Swanson: " We need to address the county’s dysfunctional culture"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 11:21pm
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?
School Board Has Two Part - Day Long Meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 7:10am
The LTUSD Board gets out of the board room and into the schools Tuesday as they have their Annual Student Lunch meeting. They will have lunch with about 20 selected students at South Tahoe High in the new Student Union. The students are a cross section of seniors who will be sharing their thoughts with the board.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Gets New Home
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/17/2014 - 10:57pm
For 36 years, Tom and Cheryl Millham have operated Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care out of their home on Cherry Hills Circle in the county portion of South Lake Tahoe. Today, their dream of creating a new sanctuary with no neighboring homes has became a reality.
Douglas County Sheriff Candidate Dave Brady: Our Quality of Life is Being Threatened
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 9:54pm
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for Douglas County Sheriff. We will be posting them in the order received. This is the second of three to be received.
1. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department?
Tahoe Environmental Research Center Appoints New Associate Director
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/11/2014 - 11:10pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center has announced that Zach Hymanson has been appointed Associate Director. Zach replaces John Reuter, Ph.D., who served in this position since the inception of TERC in 2004.
Zach Hymanson was previously the founding executive director of the Tahoe Science Consortium, and a senior staff member at the California Tahoe Conservancy. He brings many years of experience working at the interface between science, government and environmental management, and will continue working in this area with TERC.
El Dorado County Declares May as Mental Health Month
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/11/2014 - 11:01pm
WHEREAS, mental illness will affect nearly one in five adults and children in a given year, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or religion; and
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to the overall health of every individual and our community; and
WHEREAS, mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our County with many individuals experiencing times of difficulty and stress in their lives; and
Inaugural Community Games at LTCC on May 31
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/10/2014 - 8:39pm
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May 31, 2014 - 9:00am
The Future Business Leaders of Tahoe student club at Lake Tahoe Community College warmly invites one and all to join in the first-ever LTCC Community Games on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Fitness Education Center at LTCC. If, like us, you’ve been inspired by our local Olympic champions and now wish to grab some gold for yourself (while spreading the concepts of good sportsmanship and community spirit), then the Community Games are for you!
El Dorado County Libraries are #1 in State
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/10/2014 - 8:17pm
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May 22, 2014 - 10:00am
El Dorado County led the state in 2013 with an estimated 79% of families reading to their children on a daily basis according to Children Now, a national organization for people who care about children and want to ensure that they are the top public priority.
Graduating Seniors at South Tahoe High No Longer Required to Buy Caps & Gowns
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 10:17pm
Walking down the aisle on the South Tahoe High School football field is a long standing tradition for graduating seniors.
While that tradition is in tact, the way caps and gowns are handled are changing.
Changes in the California Education Code - EC 49010(a) - now classify the graduation ceremonies as a educational activity which mandates students can no longer be charged a fee for the required cap and gown purchase.
Motorcyclist Safety Encouraged in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 9:42pm
Fifty-three motorcyclists died on Nevada roadways in 2013, surpassing the previous year’s number of fatalities by 39 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval proclaimed May 2014 as Motorcycle Safety Month, focusing on the motorcycle as an important form of transportation, and reminding its riders and all motorists of important safety guidelines.
Douglas County Sheriff Candidate Ron Pierini: We Maintain One of the Lowest Crime Rates in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 6:58am
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for Douglas County Sheriff. We will be posting them in the order received.
1) What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department?
Leadership Lake Tahoe Holds Public Summit on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 6:06am
You can still buy tickets to the Inaugural Elevate Your View Leadership Lake Tahoe Summit on Saturday, May 10. This one-day conference is meant to raise awareness and empower our community to improve the future of Lake Tahoe.
Leadership Lake Tahoe is a Tahoe Chamber sponsored group that give participants one year
2015 Alpine Ski Team Full of Lake Tahoe Athletes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 8:14pmPARK CITY, UT (May 7) – Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety (Park City, UT), Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO), Bode Miller (Franconia, NH), Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) and Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA) are among the 40 athletes nominated to the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team. The team will formally named in the fall during Nature Valley First Tracks at Copper Mountain, CO – home of the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center.
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Fourty athletes have been nominated to the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team.
Supervisor Candidates Field Questions in South Lake Tahoe Forum
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/06/2014 - 11:10pm
The first El Dorado Supervisor Candidate's Forum held in the Tahoe basin this election season was held Tuesday night.
With the June 3rd election just a few weeks away, this was a great opportunity for voters to become informed on the candidate's views on a myriad of topics from teamwork and cooperation to economic vitality and mental health issues.
Live Violence Free and Escobar Training Grounds Deliver Self-Defense Success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 8:00am
April was a jam packed month at Live Violence Free. In honor of Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Prevention Month, we partnered with multiple community agencies, businesses, and volunteers to bring our community prevention education and awareness about the effects of sexual assault and child abuse.
Vote Online to Help South Lake Tahoe Projects Receive Raley's Reach Grants
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 12:08am
Our Community has the opportunity to benefit from a Raley's grant program that will give money to the 10 most popular projects in many regions of California (138 projects submitted in total) . Several of our community members have submitted proposals for projects that would benefit The Environment; Health; or Kids and at least 4 proposals have been made for projects at one of our schools or for the entire school district. (There are other Tahoe proposals as well.)
Supervisor Candidate Kenny Curtzwiler: Stop With the Bleeding of Our Financial Resources
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/04/2014 - 5:56am
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor. We will be posting them in the order received.
1) What do you see as the Number 1 issue facing residents of District 5? Outside consultants, developers and various other alphabet agency’s telling us the same thing over and over again on what we need. The County and community has already done the work on what decisions need to be made with the final decisions being made by the residents of our area.
