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Two Public Land Projects Face a New Chapter
Two long-debated public properties — Olympic Valley Park and Tahoe City’s former fire station — may finally have found new purpose.
Informed Voters Don’t Happen by Accident
After 20 years teaching government, a political science instructor finds that facts rarely change minds. Polarization, limited time, and complex ballots hinder informed voting. Better civic knowledge starts with researching issues and candidates.
Flock Cameras Under Scrutiny: How Local Law Enforcement Uses License Plate...
As Flock cameras draw national scrutiny over privacy, local police and sheriffs defend the technology’s role in solving crimes and planning wildfire evacuations.
Parked in Place
In 2024, an estimated 970 cars a day parked on the SR 28 shoulder, a huge safety risk. Tahoe agencies are trying to fix that and more when it comes to parking around the Basin. Here’s where things stand.