Wed, 03/17/10

Soroptimist gives thanks for Dugard donations

To the community, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe wishes to thank the community and the hundreds of donors who made it possible to donate $50,000 to Jaycee Dugard at the end of 2009. Because of the parade and the publicity it generated, we received donations from as far away as Hong Kong...

Community garden to bring food full circle

Community garden to bring food full circle
By Garry Bowen Imagine, if you will, being seated at your favorite family restaurant, and the server arrives promptly, takes your entrée order, and then invites you to indulge yourself at their newly-revamped salad bar, beckoning with an offer that includes “our colorful, fresh, and tasty homegrown...

Official urges residents to fill out Census form

Official urges residents to fill out Census form
Dear residents of the city of South Lake Tahoe: Some residents may be concerned about adverse immigration consequences resulting from their response to the 2010 Census. This letter confirms that there cannot be adverse immigration consequences because under the law, responses cannot be shared with immigration...

Fallen Leaf Lake board member speaks out

Fallen Leaf Lake board member speaks out
Dear Fallen Leaf Community, As your publicly elected official, I believe that it is important to be transparent and to let you know the reasons behind my actions regarding the contract for the Fallen Leaf Lake store and marina. Therefore, I would like to share my thoughts and endeavor to explain my decisions...

South Tahoe a biggest carbon loser?

Hello everyone, The Sierra Nevada Alliance has submitted a fresh, new project, “The Biggest Carbon Loser,” to Brighter Planet’s Project Fund. The fund seeks to provide motivated Americans with seed money for projects that help people fight and adapt to climate change in their own hometowns. The...

A note from LTN’s publisher

To Lake Tahoe News readers, New parents often refer to the age of their baby in months, not years. I’m no different. Lake Tahoe News, my baby, is 6-months-old today. Running LTN is in some ways like raising a child. It takes time, patience, advice from others and a willingness to admit when you...

Impact of tight slot machines on gaming revenue

David G. Schwartz, Center for Gaming Research Since the advent of the current economic decline, speculation about the impact of “tighter” slot machines on gaming revenues and visitation patterns has been rife. Indeed, it is easy to make an intuitive link between higher slot hold percentages—that...

STATA board issues statement

Publisher’s note: The following was sent to the media at 6:15pm (the meeting was at 10am) from STATA via Dennis Oliver who works for Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. He put BlueGo Communications on the press release even though he is not on their staff. Board member Stacey Dingman, who was supposed...

County manager weighs-in on future of Stateline casino

To the Douglas County commissioners and community, The county has received a number of inquiries recently as to whether an adult characterized business would be allowed at the building in Stateline formerly called Bill’s Casino, now under new ownership. The potential proposed use, as we understand...

Forest Service talks about BMP effectiveness in basin

Forest Service talks about BMP effectiveness in basin
Dear concerned citizens, Each year, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) evaluates its temporary and post-project completion best management practices in terms of successful implementation and effectiveness in preventing sediment movement. The temporary BMP and BMP monitoring...

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