Beer, bargains, books and more are all part of South Lake Tahoe Library’s fundraiser on Aug. 23. The Friends of the Library will be hosting A Toast to Die For: An Evening of Mystery. It is at the library from 4-7pm. There will be hearty appetizers, beer, wine, a silent auction, music and games. In addition, there […]
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The California Highway Patrol office in Meyers will be hosting a child passenger safety seat clinic on Aug. 19 from 8am-noon. There will be a second clinic on Aug. 29 from 2-6pm. Trained professionals will inspect the seats for free. There will also be free car seats for those who qualify. The office is at 2063 Hopi […]
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An El Dorado County man on Aug. 18 pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to embezzle money from his former employer. According to court documents, Jeffrey Lamson, 51, of El Dorado Hills embezzled more than $400,000 between 2009 and 2011 from a company located in Placer and Sacramento counties while he served […]
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Lisa Maloff knows what it is like to have a police K9 stop a suspect in his tracks. The South Lake Tahoe resident on Tuesday talked about her experience with a would-be robber who was apprehended with the help of a police dog. She was at the Aug. 18 City Council meeting to be recognized […]
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There will be a live bat presentation at Taylor Creek Visitors Center on Aug. 21 at 8pm. Learn about the importance of bats in the ecosystem, such as keeping those pesky mosquitoes populations down. The bats will be projected onto a large screen so people can see there delicate structures. All bats are certified as non-releasable by California […]
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Two Douglas County sheriff’s vehicles were damaged Monday in a pursuit of a suspected drunken driver. Deputes on Monday about 5:13pm responded to a reported DUI on a red Dodge pickup. The vehicle was located and stopped in the parking lot of Lampe Park where deputies began a DUI investigation. Deputies said the driver, 56 […]
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The paddleboarder who went missing last week in South Lake Tahoe has been located. Zbigniew “Zibi” Moryn called officers this morning to confirm he was safe. He is traveling to several areas of the United States and is currently in Missouri. Moryn, who is from Poland, told officers a personal watercraft wake combined with strong winds knocked […]
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By Lisa M. Krieger, San Jose Mercury News The rush to save water is claiming legions of unintended casualties — California’s trees. Specimens that have stood tall and strong for decades are stressed and dying because of the drought, as Californians turn off spigots to comply with Gov. Jerry Brown’s mandatory conservation measures. All over […]
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Primal Quest starts Wednesday or Thursday on the South Shore. The endurance racers do not know the start date or time, or where they are going for more than 450 miles. This nonstop, unsupported race attracts adventurers from as far away as New Zealand. Before the race begins, participants receive a sparse schedule and comprehensive packing […]
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With races such as the Western States 100 Endurance Run, Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs, and Tahoe 200, Lake Tahoe is a hotbed for trail running. However, it is also safe to say that trail running can be hard on the body and lead to injuries. The right footwear can make a huge difference in […]
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