Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with Kindness program in South Lake Tahoe is open to qualified low-income homeowners. Volunteer teams work to improve the condition of homes by providing minor exterior repairs, painting, and completing yard clean-up at minimum or no cost to homeowners who are unable to complete the work on their own. The […]
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Truckee will be implementing expanded Dial-a-Ride services beginning March 18. The new Sunday service is fully funded by an FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program grant on a three-year pilot. This service is available to area seniors, persons with disabilities, and the general public. Similar to Saturday Dial-a-Ride, the […]
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By Jack Foersterling, Powder According to SnowSports Industries America (SIA), human-powered snowsports, which includes backcountry skiing and touring, is becoming one of the fastest growing sectors of the winter sports industry. Studies from SIA have shown that nearly 7 million skiers and snowboarders explored the backcountry in 2016-17, a 15 percent increase from the […]
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· Placer County continues to hold the top spot among California counties for quality of life, according to results from the ninth annual County Health Rankings. · The Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport returns Oct. 13-14 with showcase performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. · The creators of the AlertTahoe mountaintop fire camera network, […]
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Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe handed out $25,003 this week, with the emphasis on helping local youth. The recipients are: NAMI, El Dorado County, South Lake Tahoe – Brain Health Leadership St. Theresa Bread & Broth – 4-Kids Health Snack Tahoe Arts Project – Performing Arts in School Sierra House Elementary School PTA – […]
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There will be a project update meeting for the Tahoe City firehouse properties near Commons Beach in North Lake Tahoe on April 4 from 6-8pm at the former Fire Station 51. Placer County staff will share four request for information responses received for a long-term lease and reuse development concept for the Tahoe City firehouse […]
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By Kathryn Reed Teachers are now human shields, ready to take a bullet for a student. And students – little kids, not just teenagers – no longer feel safe at school, a place that not so long ago was a sanctuary of sorts. During the recent Tahoe Valley Elementary School lockdown teacher Jody Dayberry peeked […]
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Publisher’s note: The following was read at the March 13 Lake Tahoe Unified School District board meeting and is published with permission. By Shelby Lyon In light of the shooting last month in Florida, and recent discussions occurring around school concerning new safety policies, students would like to voice their concerns. Specifically, discussion about putting […]
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The Vans crew is heading up to Sierra-At-Tahoe on March 17 for the grand finale of the 2018 Vans Hi-Standard Series. The last stop of this free, all-ages international snowboard event welcomes local talent to join the series’ MVPs from around the globe for a final showdown to compete for the overall 2018 Vans Hi-Standard […]
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To the community, It is with great disappointment that Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe has been informed its partnership with Edgewood Tahoe, during the annual American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament, has come to an end. Since the very beginning of the tournament, now 28 years ago, Soroptimist and Edgewood have enjoyed a mutual partnership […]
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