By Joanne Marchetta We face some big, daunting environmental restoration challenges here at Lake Tahoe. But helping our environment every day can be as simple as riding a bike, walking, or taking transit. And the hundreds of people who participated in the Tahoe Bike Challenge this June, including many of our employees at the Tahoe […]
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By Luke Whelan, Mother Jones Figuring out whom to trust for nutritional advice can be a daunting task; new findings on everything from the dangers of sugar to the health benefits of leftover pasta seem to come out every day, and the “experts” behind them often have ulterior motives. According to a report released this […]
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Tahoe Swim Club’s three-month developmental program starts June 22 at 6pm at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center Pool. This developmental program is dedicated to teaching swimmers valuable life skills, exercise and competition. Swimmers should be able to swim one lap of the pool. Cost is $295, which includes USA Swimming Registration and insurance. The program […]
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Douglas County Public Library is expanding its media collection to meet growing demand and current technology. The library has added a variety of movies, TV series, and music to its audio-visual collection. Hundreds of new DVD titles have already been added and many more are on the way. Television program series “Downton Abbey,” “Breaking Bad,” […]
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By David Siders and Jeremy B. White, Sacramento Bee Some drought-related groundwater and water recycling projects would gain exemptions from the California Environmental Quality Act under late-emerging legislation at the Capitol. The exemption, contained in a budget-related trailer bill, offers a narrower exemption than a broader one Gov. Jerry Brown originally proposed. Lawmakers appeared to […]
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By Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels, AP CARSON CITY — Hoping to attract millennials and eco-conscious tourists to rural parts of Nevada, Gov. Brian Sandoval is announcing a plan to install electric car charging stations at regular intervals on the lonely stretch of road between Las Vegas and Reno. Sandoval and officials from NV Energy […]
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By Ari Melber, MSNBC While the public debate over American policing has been roiling for months, a quieter debate has been playing out at the Supreme Court, which is now refining some of the rules that govern police conduct across the country. During the court’s current term, which concludes at the end of June, the […]
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Law Enforcement Strategies to Improve Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety will be the subject of a June 24 talk in South Lake Tahoe. The free event is from noon-1:30 in the board room at Lake Tahoe Community College. It will be a webinar with discussion afterward. The webinar os produced by the Association of Pedestrians and […]
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By Kathryn Reed PLACERVILLE – With at least 2,000 carnival wristbands sold before the El Dorado County Fair even opens, it’s obvious the Midway is a huge draw. New this year at the Placerville fair is the company operating the rides and games – Carnival California. With the number of joyful screams and big smiles during […]
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There is still time to sign up for the Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge. Outdoor and trail enthusiasts of all levels may participate. Now in its third year, the challenge is for novice and seasoned hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Each participant has until Dec. 31 to complete the six challenge sites. Progress may be tracked via […]
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