Harrah’s and Harveys at Stateline will be charging for parking starting June 16. It will be similar to what took place last summer. Paid parking will run this summer on days and nights during major special events and peak holiday periods. Parking rates be $20 for self-parking and $25 for valet parking. Cash and credit […]
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Longtime South lake Tahoe resident David Burtson died peacefully June 6, 2018, surrounded by friends and family in Modesto. “Burt” lived in Lake Tahoe from 1956-2014, attended Lake Tahoe schools and worked at Barkley Meat company from 1964-2006. He was 70 years old, and as a faithful Jehovah’s Witness looked forward to a future life […]
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The Voltaire Fire burning in Carson City is 15 percent contained as of Wednesday morning, with 500 acres burned. The cause of the fire is officially under investigation, however Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said two campers have been detained on allegations they started the fire by burning poop in a hole at their campsite. […]
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The Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program begins June 20, and will continue every Wednesday through Aug. 22 in South Lake Tahoe. Any child up to the age of 18 can come alone or with a parent or legal guardian to any of the three distribution sites. At St. Theresa’s Church, children can fill […]
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Publisher’s note: This letter was sent to the Placer County Board of Supervisors, and to Lake Tahoe News. I just read the email sent out by the North Tahoe Business Association and I am a bit confused by a highlighted section titled “June – Lake Tahoe Basin Awareness Month.” I am confused about the cautious […]
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By Sam Gross, Reno Gazette-Journal Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said two campers started the Voltaire Fire Tuesday evening after they attempted to burn poop in a hole at their campsite. The fire, currently burning just west of the Casino Fandango, has prompted voluntary evacuations for homes in Voltaire Canyon. “We really don’t believe that there is […]
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By CBS Love is no match for man’s best friend. According to a survey, an overwhelming number of adults would dump their partner if they didn’t like their dog. A survey of 3,500 dog owners conducted by dog-walking service Wag!, found that 86 percent of respondents would end a relationship if their boyfriend or girlfriend couldn’t […]
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Updated 11:05pm: By Susan Wood Douglas County Board of Commissioners will see two new faces come November for seats representing the lake and the valley. Deputy constable and Round Hill General Improvement District board member Wesley Rice has 52.69 percent of the vote amounting to 4,420 ballots cast in Lake Tahoe’s District 4 seat to […]
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Updated 11:12pm By Kathryn Reed Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini’s heir apparent, Dan Coverley, will be the next sheriff. Coverley is a captain, having spent 21 of his 23 years in law enforcement with Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. He pulled in 53.79 percent of the vote, with 6,954 votes. The next closest of the three […]
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A website launched by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Transportation District, and visitor organizations provides a hub of easy-to-access information about a range of travel options in the Tahoe basin. The goal is to increase public awareness of travel options for people to get to, from, and around the Tahoe basin and encourage more […]
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