The U.S. Marine Corps will be in South Lake Tahoe on a 13-day training mission from July 27-Aug. 8. The Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 is based out of Camp Pendleton. Squadron 303 trains all future pilots for the Marine Corps Cobra and Huey fleets. The training will include day and night flights […]
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The Tahoe Donner 4-Wheelers Club will host the inaugural Sierra 4×4 Trails & Ales at the Alder Creek Adventure Center on July 18 from 1-6pm. The event includes a show-and-shine of four-wheeling vehicles, games, raffles, a beer tasting, and barbecue dinner. It’s also a chance for those new to four-wheeling to learn more about the sport. […]
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By Patrick McGreevy and Rong-gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times California lawmakers approve one of the toughest mandatory vaccination laws in the nation California lawmakers on Thursday approved one of the toughest mandatory vaccination requirements in the nation, moving to end exemptions from state immunization laws based on religious or other personal beliefs. The measure, […]
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· The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency hearings officer will consider an applicant’s request to tear down the structures at Barton Ranch at 2pm June 29. The meeting is at TRPA offices, 128 Market St. in Stateline. · The Fields Advisory Committee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority on July 15 from […]
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By Adam Liptak, New York Times WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Los Angeles ordinance that allowed the police to inspect hotel and motel guest registries without permission from a judge. In a second decision, the courtclarified the standards for excessive force claims against corrections officers from people awaiting trial. Both […]
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The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will be working to increase awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence on the waters of Lake Tahoe this weekend by participating in a national awareness and enforcement campaign called Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water was launched in 2009 by the National Association of State Boating Law […]
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Possession of fireworks of any kind, including firecrackers and sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires or portable charcoal grills are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest. For those planning to barbecue on the beach, bring portable gas grills instead of charcoal. This will reduce the danger of […]
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By Evangeline Elston There are so many variables that go into selecting programming for a diverse, summerlong arts festival like the Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival. Because Lake Tahoe attracts a range of summer vacationers, and is also home to diverse age groups and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, Valhalla seeks to serve this diversity […]
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While the state brought in more gaming revenue in May compared to 2014, the same cannot be said for the Stateline casinos. Throughout Nevada casino revenue was just more than $1 billion, a 3.33 percent increase from last year. In Stateline the numbers were down 6.76 percent for a net win of $16.15 million. Most […]
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By Adam Liptak, New York Times WASHINGTON — In a long-sought victory for the gay rights movement, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the majority opinion in the 5 to 4 decision. He was joined by the court’s four more […]
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