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Jeff Pellines Sierra Foothills Report
TRPA approves Homewood development at Tahoe

TRPA approves Homewood development at Tahoe

The Tahoe Regional Planning Authority unanimously approved the initial phase of the Homewood Mountain Resort Ski Area Master Plan at Lake Tahoe last night. To me, the project exemplifies a new era of compromise between developers and environmental advocates at Tahoe — traditionally at loggerheads, as they are in our western Nevada County. Though...

Crazy for Crust
Recipe: Gingerbread cookie dough truffles

Dec 15, 2011
Recipe: Gingerbread cookie dough truffles

Last weekend I bought one of those gingerbread house kits. We decorate one every year and use it as a centerpiece for Christmas. And every year I look at it and relive one of the most horrifying events of my (sheltered) life, but I still keep buying...

Dr. Melissa Arca
An unwelcome detour turned into an unforgettable moment

An unwelcome detour turned into an unforgettable moment

When I picked my son up from school on Monday, I had a lot on my mind. Exactly one hour was all we had to run a quick errand, go to the grocery store, and then off to pick up Little Sister. I see him and immediately remind him that we’re in a bit...

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Hybrid Rasta Mama
Really high beds, co-sleeping safely and the humanity family sleeper

Really high beds, co-sleeping safely and the humanity family sleeper

Welcome to the Safe Cosleeping Blog CarnivalThis post was written for inclusion in the Safe Cosleeping Blog Carnival hosted by Monkey Butt Junction . Our bloggers have written on so many different aspects of cosleeping. Please read tothe end to find a ...

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FOX40
Video: YouTube video surfaces online of teacher watching students fight

Dec 14, 2011

Some are questioning whether a West Sacramento high school teacher should have done more to break up a fight between two students at Yolo High School last month.

HealthyCal.org
School nurses, stretched thin, focus on critical care

Dec 14, 2011

By Genevieve Bookwalter School nurses once provided critical preventative care for students, noticing when kids were bullied, or suffered from chronic hunger or child abuse. Now, with the ranks of school nurses thinning, the focus is on critical care.

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FOX40
Video: Firefighters battle blaze in Clarksburg

Dec 14, 2011

Firefighters from several different agencies are battling a fire a ranch in Clarksburg.

Budget Travel Adventures
Annapolis welcomes me home

Annapolis welcomes me home

Walking through the streets of town, I take a shortcut as I grab a bite to eat for breakfast.  As I walk in the door, I chat for a minute with Chuck before I grab a table.  After a quick bite to eat, I say my goodbyes and make plans to meet up with...

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FOX40
Video: Holiday decorations cause stir on Travis Air Force Base

Dec 14, 2011

The December culture wars are here again and this year's target sits squarely on Travis Air Force Base.

ranSACkedmedia.com
The Oakland A’s are coming to SacTown

Dec 14, 2011

The Sacramento River Cats will square off against the Oakland A’s at Raley Field on March 31st just before their spring training schedule comes to a close. The only other games the A’s will play before the start of the 2012 … Continue readin...



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