By Kathryn Reed Lake Tahoe Community College is on a path that would allow students to obtain a four-year degree two ways. One is through allowing universities to offer their programs on the South Lake Tahoe campus, the other is by being selected as one of the 15 community colleges in California to be part […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Nov. 20, 2014, Desert Sun. A U.S. Forest Service analysis of the 2013 Mountain Fire showed that controlled burns and other efforts to thin the forest were effective in some areas. However, the efforts have been paltry. Richard Minnich, a fire ecologist and UCR professor, calls prescribed burns […]
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By Michael Doyle, McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Federal judges far from California dealt a mixed hand this week to a long-debated casino proposed for the Amador County foothills near Ione. On Tuesday, a top appeals court rejected the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians’ bid to intervene in a lawsuit challenging federal approval of the […]
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The cost of six geese-a-laying spiked considerably this year, while most of the items in the carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” saw little to no increase, according to the 31st annual PNC Wealth Management Christmas Price Index. A set of gifts in each verse of the song would set you back $27,673 in stores, […]
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Highway 89-Fanny Bridge will be the focus of a Dec. 4 meeting. There will be an overview and update on the environmental document, design elements, and next steps for this revitalization project in Tahoe City. The meeting is being hosted by the Tahoe Transportation District at Granlibakken Resort from 5-6:30pm. The project intends to improve the […]
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By Steve Tetreault, Stephens Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — A bill to expand the reservations of six Indian tribes in Northern Nevada was approved Monday in the U.S. House. Lawmakers by voice vote passed a measure that places 45,000 acres in trust for tribes in Humboldt, Washoe and Elko counties and for the Pyramid Lake Paiutes, […]
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Santa will be at the South Lake Tahoe Pet Station Dec. 7 and Dec. 13. Pictures with pets is a fundraiser for Animal Coalition of Tahoe. All proceeds will support ACT’s spay-neuter program and the animal shelter in Meyers. The photo studio will be upstairs at Pet Station near the dog wash. Do not bring […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will continue the holiday tradition of driving through neighborhoods and passing out candy canes to youngsters. The engine leaves station 2 at 5pm nightly. Here is the schedule: Dec. 10 Tahoe Keys and Venice Dec. 11 Glenwood Dec. 12 Tahoe Keys and state streets Dec. 13 South Y and Tata Lane Dec. […]
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By Kyle Roerink, Las Vegas Sun Gov. Brian Sandoval and Nevada’s Republican Party will call the shots in the Legislature. They will drive the hard decisions on the state’s $20 billion budget, Clark County’s failing public school system and the rising costs of health care. But the Republican Party also must deal with itself. The […]
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By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Veteran gaming executive Dan Lee was named CEO of regional casino operator Full House Resorts Monday, ending a two-month proxy fight for control of the Las Vegas-based company. Full House owns three casinos: one in Indiana, one in Mississippi and the Stockman’s Casino in Fallon. The company also manages […]
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