The season of giving continues this month as Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual charity mixer at Riva Grill on Jan. 15 at 5:30pm. Proceeds go to Christmas Cheer and Bread & Broth. As many food banks are depleted after the holidays, this event helps replenish supplies for the South Shore community. Guests […]
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By Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The U.S. Forest Service has abruptly decided not to spend $10 million on a five-year nationwide public relations campaign to brand itself as a public agency that cares about people and nature. The agency was planning on the campaign at a time when it’s struggling to pay for […]
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By Gamaliel Ortiz, KCRA-TV EL DORADO HILLS — A woman was fatally shot by a 41-year-old suspect as she and another woman were leaving a bar in El Dorado Hills about midnight, authorities said. The two women were approached by the suspect — identified by the California Highway Patrol as Anderson Swift of Oakland — […]
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Caltrans is resuming the Raise80 project which is increasing the vertical clearance of nine freeway overcrossings on Interstate 80 in south Placer County. The Brace Road Overcrossing lift date and I-80 closures are scheduled for Jan. 27 and Jan. 28 from 11pm to 5am. During the lift process, all I-80 traffic in both directions will […]
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Gilbert Irving Smith passed away peacefully at home in the loving embrace of his wife, Linda, and collected family members. He was 91. During the past several months myriad friends dropped by to visit with Gil and to share stories. We heard so many stories about how dad had helped people in their careers and […]
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By Larry Weitzman Naming a vehicle after the highest state capital of any of the 50 states and also the oldest state capital in the country gives the Hyundai Santa Fe lofty goals. On top of that, the city of Santa Fe is one of our country’s art centers. Hyundai’s Santa Fe meets that challenge […]
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By Kathryn Reed TAHOE CITY – A multi-theater indoor-outdoor performing arts center in the mountains has a growing audience of supporters. Now organizers need the funds to make the facility a reality. The Tahoe Regional Arts Foundation is planning to build a center at Castle Peak. A 75-year lease has been signed with Vail Resorts-Northstar. […]
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By Janie Green In 2009, South Lake Tahoe was awarded its first lead hazard control grant for $1.5 million that was funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Lead Safe Tahoe program was established so the city could assist members of our community in reducing their exposure to hazards from lead-based paint. […]
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There will be a special swearing in ceremony for Sue Novasel on Jan. 8. Novasel is Lake Tahoe’s representative to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. El Dorado County Superior Judge Suzanne Kingsbury will conduct the ceremony in her chambers at 11am. The courthouse is at 1354 Johnson Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Kingsbury’s courtroom is upstairs.
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By Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times In an inaugural address drawing on his family’s deep roots in California, Gov. Jerry Brown called for expansive new environmental regulations that would protect the state for future generations. The governor also pledged not to stray from promises he has made to strengthen California’s finances, invest in the $68-billion […]
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