To the community, In light of the unprecedented number of snow days we have experienced this early into the winter season and our desire to make up instructional time for our students, the district is proposing making changes to the current 2016-17 school calendar. In addition to eliminating three minimum days (Feb. 1, March 8, […]
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By Kathryn Reed On Jan. 8, South Tahoe Public Utility District pumped more than twice as much treated water than it does on July 4 – normally it’s busiest day. That’s what happens when the skies open and rain doesn’t stop. In that 24-hour period more than 12½ million gallons passed through the South Shore […]
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By David Porter, AP NEWARK, N.J. — Supporters of legalized sports gambling in New Jersey and several other states were dealt a no-decision of sorts Tuesday when the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a ruling on whether it will take up the states’ challenge to a federal ban. The court invited the solicitor general to file […]
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By USSA LAAX, Switzerland – Jamie Anderson (Meyers) scored a third-place podium finish at one of the most prestigious contests of the year — the LAAX Open — which served as a stop on the FIS World Cup Tour for the first time in 2017. Julia Marino (Westport, Conn.) also had a strong showing for […]
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By Sage Sauerbrey, Moonshine Ink Anyone who has spent a reasonable amount of time in the mountains can probably remember at least a few times when they made a real bonehead move and got lucky. Even though the “sidecountry” — the out of bounds area surrounding a ski resort — may give the illusion of […]
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Placer County is going after vacation rentals that are not paying transient occupancy tax. The county is launching an initiative to ensure lodging operators are registered with the county and following the rules for TOT collection and remittance. The goal is to identify and notify non-compliant lodging providers of the county’s TOT ordinance requirements, ensure compliance […]
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· Tahoe Rim Trail Association will begin accepting applications on Jan. 25 for two through hikes of the Tahoe Rim Trail. These are 15-day, 165-mile, guided and supported backpack trips. Dates are July 22-Aug. 5 and Aug. 26-Sept. 9. Cost is $1,745. Register online. · El Dorado County Connections – One Stop is hosting a free […]
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To the community, Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the community for supporting the local charity, Bread & Broth, at the annual Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer at Riva Grill on Jan. 12. Over 100 people attended the event and together raised $1,299 for Bread & Broth. Tahoe Chamber […]
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By Seth A. Richardson, Reno Gazette-Journal CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval is proposing a 10 percent excise tax on retail marijuana sales once the recreational industry gets moving in Nevada. Sandoval made the announcement during his State of the State address on Tuesday in Carson City where the Republican outlined his proposed $8.1 billion […]
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By Associated Press Carson City has approved a temporary ban on recreational marijuana dispensaries. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that the city Board of Supervisors passed the six-month moratorium Thursday. The decision comes as the Nevada Department of Taxation works on drafting regulations for the industry. A ballot measure passed by voters in November legalized the […]
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