By Kathryn Reed The South Lake Tahoe City Council on April 17 is expected to make progress on finding a city manager and city attorney. Mayor Wendy David at last week’s meeting asked for the topic to be put on the next agenda. Since then Fire Chief Jeff Meston has tendered his resignation as acting […]
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To the community, On March 29, Bread & Broth’s Monday meal diners had a special treat, a delicious Filipino themed dinner. The evening’s meal was lovingly prepared and served by the Filipino community members for their annual Adopt a Day of Nourishment sponsorship. This fantastic group served up teriyaki chicken and vegetables, chicken adobo, steamed […]
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Placer County is in the process of developing a sustainability plan, outlining ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage climate risks that threaten property value, natural resources and quality of life. Two community workshops will offer a chance to learn about the plan’s purpose and goals, and how to become involved in the planning […]
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By Matt Levin, CalMatters Astronomical prices are forcing a rising share of California families to postpone buying a house. As a result, the state’s record-low homeownership rate has been a boon to one growing segment of California’s housing market: single-family home rentals. Between 2005 and 2015, the number of owner-occupied homes in California shrunk by […]
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A full scale simulated wildland fire and community evacuation drill will be staged at the Tahoe Biltmore in Crystal Bay on May 19. North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District along with Washoe County Emergency Management, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Highway Patrol, California Highway Patrol, North Tahoe Fire Protection District, CalFire, Placer County Emergency Management, […]
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Registration is open for the June 3 OMG Fun Run. For a few hours, leopards, butterflies, world-class athletes and Tahoe style entertainment will take over Old Meyers Grade. Costumes are encouraged and the best costume in each division (12 and under, women, and men) will receive a prize. Additional prizes will be awarded for the […]
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By Susan Wood TWIN BRIDGES – Sharing their Olympic experience in full circle, medalists Jamie Anderson and Hannah Teter came home to Sierra-at-Tahoe Saturday to celebrate with about 500 friends, families and fans. The Winter Games in South Korea are but a distant memory, but etched in the hearts and minds of those of all […]
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By Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times Today’s teenagers have been raised on cellphones and social media. Should we worry about them or just get out of their way? A recent wave of student protests around the country has provided a close-up view of Generation Z in action, and many adults have been surprised. While there […]
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By Jason Daley, Sierra Hunting in the United States and Canada is very different than in other parts of the world. Over the last 150 years, the hunting community and managers have developed a system called the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. In short, in other places, like Europe, wild game is considered the […]
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· Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is having a charity mixer for Connect for Kids on April 26, 5:30-8:30pm at South Lake Brewing Company, with food by Verde. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for others. · On April 10 the Douglas County School District board of education is expected to approve a […]
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