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The EDH Tasmanian Devils announced two new head coaches to kick off its 2023 swimming season. Kim Ross from Union Mine High School and Brian Heise both bring years of swimming and coaching experience to the pool deck.
Ecology Action
Listed under: Environment Transportation Water Sustainability
Extending Operations for Ski Resorts
Many Tahoe ski resorts are extending their operations well into May in response to an influx of snow.
New Name for Olympic Valley Resort
Resort at Sq**w Creek in Olympic Valley has changed its name to Everline Resort & Spa. The name change was a decision made in collaboration with the Washo Tribe.
From Mountain Democrat...
Expanded Health Services Now Offered at EDCHC
After nearly a year of construction and half a decade of planning, El Dorado Community Health Centers has settled into its new, all-inclusive, $20 million facility on Missouri Flat Road.
Lotus Property Slips Away From Marco’s Cafe Owners
With summer and rafting season on the horizon, area residents are discouraged by the news that the community will lose a family-friendly hot spot for tourists and locals.
Northstar at 50: A Day Filled With Runs, Parks and Good Eats
Walking down the staircase into the Village at Northstar, I had a flashback to the first time I skied there in the late ’80s.
How Food Labels Cause Confusion, Waste
A friend called me the other day to ask if it was OK to eat the eggs in her fridge that were a few days past their sell-by date. I told her I would eat them.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
Public Safety on SLT City Council’s March 28 Agenda
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will discuss, among other things, approving funds to renovate Fire Station No. 3 and will receive the annual police report.
From Village Life...
State Parks Looking for a Few Good Cadets
California State Parks invites individuals to “Live the Parks Life” as rangers or lifeguards in the nation’s largest state park system. Through June 10, individuals can apply for the State Park Peace Officer Cadet exams.
SnowFest! Celebrations Continue
North Lake Tahoe SnowFest!, a family-friendly, Mardi Gras celebration, continues until March 12 in Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
SNOW Sports Museum Exhibits to Open
An extensive skiing and Winter Olympics artifacts collections will soon be displayed at The SNOW Sports Museum in Tahoe City.
Douglas County VHR Ordinance Up for Review
Both the redlines prepared by the Vacation Home Rental Advisory Committee and changes from the March 20 planning commission meeting will be discussed April 10 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Stateline, Nev.
Rosewood Tahoe Celebrates Grand Opening
Within the 22 square miles that make up Incline Village, there is a variety of restaurant options. Riding the line between both relaxed and upscale is the new Rosewood Tahoe.
Our Journalism Needs Your Support
Three mass shootings with at least six fatalities have already taken place in California in 2023, resulting in 25 deaths. Statistically however, California has been below average for the United States in rate of mass shooting deaths.
Master gardeners host Saturday sales in Woodland – plus an online garden chat
James Rainey reports that the Salinas Californian, the daily newspaper serving the capital of Monterey County, has completely emptied its newsroom.
Greetings from Midtown Sacramento, where this morning broke bright and cold for the second day in a row. Don’t know about you but I’m ready for the warmth of spring. And trying to feel good about the rain that’s still …
Several projects are underway to make California Local beautiful and more functional. We're working hard to make it even easier for our members to citizen. (And remember: 'Citizen' is a verb!)
State of Jefferson may be the best-known secessionist movement, but starting before California became a state, there have been at lest 220 efforts to divide the state into two pieces, or even more.
State of Jefferson is a movement by northern counties to secede from California and form a new state. Here's everything you need to know about this secessionist movement, which started in 1941 and remains strong today.
Hello and welcome to the first “statewide” issue of The Newsletter from California Local.
President Obama’s closest advisor, Valerie Jarrett, created and ran the White House Office of Public Engagement. Because democracy.
Peter Thiel, the Donald Trump supporting Silicon Valley billionaire and venture capitalist, may have played a big role inthe bank run that ended in the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. But why?
SVB lobbied hard for bank deregulation, which may have led to its own failure. And depositors blew past limits on federal insurance, knowing they would lose their cash if the bank went under unless the government saved them. Here’s how …
A sizeable coalition has called for California's water regulator to take emergency measures to protect Mono Lake and suspend diversions to Los Angeles.
The San Joaquin Valley plans, serving low-income Latino communities, were deemed inadequate for preventing dry wells and sinking land.
When warm storms melt snowpack early, reservoir managers must release water to prevent flooding—which sends this precious resource into the ocean.
2023’s torrential rainstorms have eased California's drought conditions. But there’s a lot more to drought than the amount of rain, and this drought isn't over yet.
In a time of unprecedented polarization, Braver Angels encourages citizens to do something completely revolutionary: listen to each other.
Climate change driven storms are creating new problems for Gavin Newsom and California's budget process, which is already reeling from a projected $25 billion deficit that emerged after a $97 billion surplus disappeared.
California is the top agricultural producer in the U.S., and a top beneficiary of visitor spending. So naturally, we’ve got fun, food-driven tourist magnets.
California lawmakers are exploring ways to reconnect urban neighborhoods torn asunder during the interstate highway construction boom of the 1950s and ’60s.
Shopping malls revolutionized how Americans shopped, socialized, and lived. Now, malls face an uncertain future. How did the dream of a new town square go so wrong?
El Dorado County Newsletter
Catch up with all the local news, upcoming government meetings and community events.
Jayson Koppinger, MD, has joined the team at Incline Village Community Hospital. Koppinger specializes in providing comprehensive eye and vision care.
Congratulations
At Black Oak Mine Unified School District Board of Trustees’ meeting on March 9, Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation Mark Koontz presented an award to the team that has worked tirelessly to address the challenges presented by recent storms.
Gratitude
Food Bank of El Dorado County helped the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and Office of Emergency Services coordinate with the Unsung Heroes of Georgetown and the Placerville Library Community Hub on emergency food distribution for neighbors in Georgetown.
Pop the Corks!
Nevada Humane Society’s Annual Fundraiser, Heels and Hounds 2023, presents Bubbles & Buddies It’s time to dig out your favorite hero outfit (no cape required). Something a bit more stylish [...]
Whitewater Rafting Essentials You Need to Know
While whitewater rafting is known for its thrills and adrenaline rushes, it's also a fantastic way to strengthen friendships, get an excellent upper body workout, enjoy the outdoors, and get in to...
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