By Alexandra Spychalsky, Moonshine Ink Construction is a driving force in the Tahoe economy. The industry is the third largest employer in Tahoe, with 12.6 percent of the local population working at construction-based businesses. And yet, women are underrepresented in the field. But some women are pioneers in the industry and have risen to the […]
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A 23-unit condominium project is being proposed for South Lake Tahoe. The owners of the nearly 5-acre parcel on Wildwood Avenue want to build detached units that would be between 2,100- and 2,450-square-feet. Each dwelling would have a two-car garage. Additional parking would be provided. The existing structure would be torn down. The Planning Commission […]
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By Associated Press Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has vetoed a proposal to raise state minimum wages to $11 an hour for workers insured through their employers and $12 an hour without that benefit. Most employers must currently pay a minimum $7.25 an hour if they offer health insurance or $8.25 an hour if not. Senate […]
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By Christopher Cadelago, Sacramento Bee California voters overwhelmingly oppose a recent tax and fee package pushed by Gov. Jerry Brown and the Democratic-dominated Legislature to pay for road repairs, a new poll finds. The gas tax law, which ushers in a 10-year program to raise more than $52 billion for transportation projects, is so […]
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Motorists can expect traffic delays on June 17 because of the Rock Tahoe Half Marathon. The running event goes from Spooner Summit to the Hard Rock in Stateline. To keep the runners safe, the lakeside lane of westbound Highway 50 will be closed from the top of Spooner Summit to the bike trail at Round […]
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Douglas County Parks and Recreation and Northern Nevada Junior Vollleyball Coaches are offering a skills volleyball clinic at Kahle Community Center open to boys and girls ages 7-18. It will focus on basic through advance concepts of the game. This for players familiar with the game or just starting out. The cost is $99 for […]
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Publisher’s note: This letter was sent to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on June 7, 2017. The Taxpayers Association of El Dorado County requests that funding for Senior Legal Services not be removed from the budget. The Taxpayers Association recognizes the difficult position the BOS is in as it attempts to allocate limited […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News this month will be running several stories leading up to the 10th anniversary of the Angora Fire on June 24, 2007. By Susan Wood A Lake Tahoe Unified School District teacher overcame a critical test of resilience with her husband while confronting the loss of her trees, her roots and […]
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By Larry Weitzman El Dorado County has one of the highest per capita percentage of seniors in California. So, it is understandable that the county has had a longstanding senior legal program and a very successful one at that; handling a multitude of problems and protecting seniors from being preyed upon, seeing 2,000 clients a […]
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Fifty-six teams are in the greater Lake Tahoe area for the three-day USTA mixed doubles sectionals for the 40 and over league. Rain on June 9 delayed the start and stopped play before it was completed. Weather and the altitude dominated many conversations at Incline Village. (Action was also taking place at Northstar and Tahoe […]
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