The man who was killed last month in Incline Village has been identified as the father-in-law of the suspect. David Rivas-Rodriguez, 70, died from multiple stab wounds, according to Washoe County sheriff’s detectives. Deputies were called to a residence in the 700 block of Southwood Boulevard at 10am Jan. 23. Rivas-Rodriguez was dead when they […]
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By Susan L. Sokolowski, The Conversation At the first Winter Olympics, in Chamonix, France, in 1924, athletes competed in uniforms made from natural material resources like wool, cotton and leather; some had sport-specific modifications to aid in performance (like impact protection or warmth) or appearance (like a coat or skirt that would flare when spinning). […]
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By Sean McAlindin, Tahoe Weekly Lake Tahoe has always attracted those with big dreams and the imaginative bent to make them a reality. Yet for every C. F. McGlashan or Alexander Cushing there have been scores of unknowns who banded together to build something from nothing. It’s common for Tahoe locals to start their own […]
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Sierra-at-Tahoe is partnering with Shinesty, a clothing company specializing in retro ski gear and party suits, to host a Throwback Day on Feb 24. This is a free event to guests of all ages, taking place from 9am-4pm in the base area of Sierra. Guests are encouraged to wear their best retro outfits and vintage […]
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UC Cooperative Extension, Northern California Society of American Foresters, El Dorado County Resource Conservation District, CalFire and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will be hosting a series of one-day workshops aimed at land owners, foresters and others who are involved in planning and executing tree planting and reforestation projects. It may also be of interest […]
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By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times Scientists have some sobering news about the future of our planet: Even if humans manage to meet the temperature target set forth in the Paris climate change agreement, record-breaking weather events will become increasingly common around the world. And that’s the good part. The Paris plan seeks to keep […]
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Changes are coming to the Incline Village substation of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department. It will no longer be led by a lieutenant as of Feb. 19. However, a sergeant and four deputies will continue work from the Tahoe facility. The change is for financial reasons. — Lake Tahoe News staff report
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People have until March 7 to comment on the mitigated negative declaration for the Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets Project in South Lake Tahoe. The document is available online. This project consists of planning, design, and permitting for full rehabilitation of Sierra Boulevard, an approximately 0.63-mile long arterial road. Sierra Boulevard will serve as a tie […]
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Caltrans is alerting motorists to be prepared for winter driving conditions Sunday through Tuesday with the arrival of cold winter temperatures for the Northern California area. The National Weather Service has forecast significant drops in both day and nighttime temperatures, with mountain temps down to single digits. The cold weather system is expected to arrive […]
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By Kathryn Reed The future of recreational marijuana and even expanded medicinal offerings in South Lake Tahoe remains hazy. It might become a littler clearer after Tuesday’s cannabis workshop being led by the City Council. The focus is on retail sales in the city limits. The meeting begins at 5pm Feb. 20 at Tahoe Beach […]
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