To the community, I have lived, worked and been very involved in this community for 36 years and this is the first time I have been compelled to write a letter in support of a candidate. I am writing this letter in support of Jason Collin for City Council. I have served on many boards […]
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To the community, On Oct. 20, 2016 the Boys & Girls Club held a Lights on Afterschool event for all members and families. The Lights on Afterschool event is a BGCA initiative throughout the country that showcases how important it is to have their doors open for kids. So far this year, the Boys & […]
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To the community, For the past several years, after busy and fun summer seasons, Camp Richardson Resort has been hosting Bread & Broth Adopt A Day dinners and helping disadvantaged members of our community. “We are always grateful to be a part of Adopt A Day and St. Theresa Bread & Broth,” said Vanessa Santora. […]
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To the community, I first met Nick Exline at a climate coalition meeting. I was immediately impressed by his passion and knowledge for making a difference to our community, our environment and our economy. He is highly qualified for the position, holding a master’s degree in land use planning. He has lived in our community […]
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By Jim O’Donnell So what will libraries be like in 2100? That’s not so very far away. The next time you see a tiny baby, bear in mind that she or he has a very good chance of living to see the 22nd century. What will the world of libraries look like then? Nobody can know—but […]
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To the community, On Nov. 8, I hope you will vote Jason Collin for City Council. Jason Collin is an easy pick. He stands out in our community as a proven leader, as a trustworthy and dedicated community member, as a family man, and as a great collaborator and communicator. I have known Jason for […]
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To the community, We all know by now that the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted to tentatively approve the Martis Valley West project, which will bring many years of construction, massive ridgeline sprawl, and further urbanization to the Lake Tahoe area. Rather than taking a thoughtful and measured approach to evaluating the merits or […]
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To the community, As the election race for the two available City Council seats approaches I wanted to send out my support for candidate Jason Collin. I met Jason in 2010 when we were both serving on the city of South Lake Tahoe Sustainability Commission. At the time, the commission’s mission was “to create a […]
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By Joanne Marchetta Like many communities that are highly-desirable places to vacation and live, Lake Tahoe has affordable housing problems. Two recent studies commissioned by the Tahoe Prosperity Center and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation clearly illustrate the housing challenges our region faces. Median home prices of more than $500,000 on the North Shore and nearly […]
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By Richard Bailey, Fresno Bee Californians have the ability to greatly reduce the likelihood of wildfire devastation in the Sierra Nevada. Making the forests a safe, healthy resource again may seem impossible, but forest restoration in other states is already producing excellent results. Besides cleaner air, healthy woodlands come with the benefit of higher levels […]
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