By Rob Nikolewski, Los Angeles Times California’s years-long drought put hydroelectric power flat on its back. But one of the cleanest and cheapest energy sources may be poised for a comeback as the state has been drenched with rain and its mountains blanketed in snow in recent months. Energy officials studying the numbers are […]
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Mental Health Awareness Month kicks into gear on May 1. Barton Health is involved with the following events: 4th Annual Mental Health Forum May 9: 8:30-11:30am Student Union at South Tahoe High School Join the South Lake Tahoe Community Mental & Behavioral Health Cooperative for updates and conversations about the state of mental health in […]
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· Birder Jim Woods will share his knowledge of birds and other local wildlife on May 19 from 9:30am-2pm. Dress warmly and be prepared for cool weather. Plan to carpool to birding locations. Cost is $60 for Sorensen’s guests, $95 for others, which includes brunch. For information and reservations, call 800.423.9949. · Matt Williams, who […]
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Beginning May 1, single lane closures will take place on Highway 28 south of Incline Village as the Nevada Department of Transportation launches the second season of shared-use path construction. Construction will start on the pathway and retaining walls, and roadside water quality and erosion control improvements will be built to help preserve the quality […]
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By Jason Hidalgo, Reno Gazette-Journal Reno’s bringing out the big guns as it makes its final push to land two major trade shows. A delegation from the Biggest Little City is set to meet on May 1 with representatives of Emerald Expositions, which operates the Outdoor Retailer and Interbike trade shows. Getting even just one […]
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Sierra Nevada Alliance is organizing a regional March for Climate on April 29. The march in South Lake Tahoe is one of more than 300 happening nationwide and internationally inspired by the historic People’s Climate Mobilization in Washington, D.C. The march comes on the 100th day of the Trump administration. The purpose is to march […]
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Animal Coalition of Tahoe spay-neuter vouchers will be available at the El Dorado County Animal Services Shelter in Meyers beginning May 1. An application, proof of local residency, and $25 check or money order must be submitted before a voucher that can be used at local veterinarians will be issued. Details are available online or […]
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By Henry Brean, Las Vegas Review-Journal Citing Nevada’s long fight to keep the sage grouse from being listed, Sen. Dean Heller has introduced legislation that would significantly weaken the Endangered Species Act and give states almost unchecked control over how — or whether — certain animals and plants are protected. The bill would require congressional […]
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One person has died in a Pollock Pines house fire. Firefighters found the body while working to extinguish the flames early Friday morning. The fire on North Street was reported at approximately 5:30am April 28. No further details have been released. — Lake Tahoe News staff report
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An El Dorado County woman was sentenced to 120 months in prison for conspiring to file more than 250 false tax refund claims. Teresa Marty, 57, of Pollock Pines was the owner of Advanced Financial Services (AFS), a Placerville tax return preparation business. Marty conspired with her office manager, Pamela Harris, and Rebecca Bandera-Marty to […]
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