Updated Oct. 28, 6:53pm: Power has been restored to Spring Creek. However, power will off Nov. 2 adn Nov. 3 from 8am-5pm to make final repairs. By Kathryn Reed The 137 cabins in Spring Creek tract are still without power because of the Emerald Fire. Water is also an issue. Liberty Utilities is hoping the […]
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By Larry Elwell Eric had multiple cavities and several abscesses. His younger sister Madeline was not in much better shape. “He has something wrong with each tooth,” the dental student said in amazement. “He has to be in constant pain.” I nodded my agreement, not really surprised by the news. I’m the principal of […]
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By Michael R. Blood, AP Come Election Day, California could legalize pot. Its new U.S. senator will be black or Hispanic — a first for the state. And voters could end the death penalty and revive bilingual education in schools. The outcome of voting on Nov. 8 is likely to reflect long-term trends that have […]
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To the community, As the election nears, I feel compelled to write a quick note expressing my endorsement for Randy Vogelgesang’ re-election to the STUPD board. The members of our community that sit on the board make decisions that play a critical role on how our community thrives both from the standpoint of infrastructure and […]
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To the community, Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) would like to thank Caesars Foundation and Harrah’s & Harveys Lake Tahoe for their support. In September the Caesars Foundation awarded TCH with a $10,000 grant to operate the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room. These funds will help provide overnight refuge from the elements to individuals […]
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By Mallory Pickett, Forbes Debasish PaiMazumder moved to Boulder, Colo., in the winter of 2012 to work as a climate scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. PaiMazumder had spent the past three years in snowy Montreal, so he was pleasantly surprised to find winter in Boulder dry and warm. He was out hiking […]
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· TAMBA crews are working to clear trees on Corral, Armstrong Connector and Tahoe Mountain. Email info@tamba.org to help or report areas needing work. Include the size of tree and location. · California is putting together a state Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. Contribute by taking this survey. · Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will […]
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By Larry Weitzman About a year ago, the Road Beat tested the new generation Mazda CX-5, a mid-size CUV. It was a FWD edition with the 2.5L Skyactiv DOHC, 16 valve inline four. But perhaps the more important model, especially to my readers, is the AWD issue of the same vehicle necessary for the weather […]
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The Christmas Bird Count, widely regarded as the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world, will be Dec. 17 in South Lake Tahoe. Each year, Dec. 14-Jan. 5 tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the world head out into the winter to count birds for a day. This tradition goes back to 1900, and […]
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By Henry Brean, Las Vegas Review-Journal The wilds of Nevada have lost their matriarch. Through more than five decades of conservation work, Marge Sill came to be known as the mother and, later, the grandmother of Nevada wilderness. “It was a title she embraced fully and loved,” said Shaaron Netherton, executive director of the Friends […]
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