· There are two vacancies on the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission. Applications are available at city offices at Lake Tahoe Airport. They must be turned in by 5pm April 24. For questions or additional information, call 530.542-6004. · OneJustice is offering a free immigration legal clinic on April 21 from noon-5pm and April 22 […]
Read more
By Jason Hildago, Reno Gazette-Journal Lake Tahoe’s vacation home rental scenario is a microcosm of a massive movement with global legs. Estimated as a $100 billion industry in 2016, the vacation rental market is projected to grow to $169.7 billion worldwide by next year, according to international data provider Research and Markets. Europeans, with their […]
Read more
Gypsy is an 18-month-old golden retriever/German shepherd mix. She came to the shelter when her owners had to move. Gypsy likes other dogs and didn’t chase the cat that she met at the shelter. She needs a home without children under 12. Gypsy is spayed, microchipped, tested for heart worm, and vaccinated. She is at […]
Read more
By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal Casino licensees would get clarity on responding to customers who appear to be impaired by drugs and out-of-state sports bettors would be able to be paid winnings easier under changes to gaming regulations that have been proposed to the Nevada Gaming Commission. The state Gaming Control Board on […]
Read more
Placer County will host workshops this month to gather feedback on how to improve the permitting process for commercial and residential project developers. The goals are to create a more user-friendly experience, and save project applicants time and money. Engineers, design professionals, consultants, contractors, utility agencies, members of special districts and public agencies, and other […]
Read more
By Kathryn Reed LimeBikes are coming back to South Lake Tahoe – and for a longer period. They are expected to start showing up in mid-May to be ready for the Memorial Day surge and will be scattered about until mid-October. These bikes were introduced here last summer on a pilot basis backed by the […]
Read more
By Jeff Meston Last October, California experienced a series of devastating wildfires that destroyed property and took lives. In a four-month period, the state endured fires and floods from San Diego to Mendocino that destroyed more than 11,000 homes and commercial structures and killed 64 Californians. Local government fire and rescue personnel and equipment comprised […]
Read more
By Grant Tomkinson and Justin J. Lang Physical fitness is important for success in sports and athletics, but it is also important for good health. If you are generally fit, you probably have a strong heart, brain, muscles and bones, all of which help you to exercise and improve your chances of living a long, […]
Read more
Mt. Rose ski patrol is the first non-ambulance, non-fire department, non-air ambulance service to earn the advanced life support permit from the Nevada Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Division. The Mt. Rose ski patrol has been providing ALS medical care to its sick or injured guests since 2010 under a cooperative services agreement between the ski patrol, North […]
Read more
By Yvonne Gonzalez, Las Vegas Sun CARSON CITY — The state’s health exchange under the Affordable Care Act is moving off the federal platform for signing up for insurance, relying on lessons learned in the past and in other states. Vendors have until 2pm April 13 to file proposals with the Silver State Health Exchange […]
Read more