· Classes begin Oct. 17 for Sierra Nevada College’s bachelor’s degree in global business management being offered at Lake Tahoe Community College. This is the first time the South Lake Tahoe institution has offered a four-year degree. There is still time to enroll. For more info, go online. · The Corral Night Ride is Oct. 15; […]
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By Seth A. Richardson, Las Vegas Sun A federal judge on Friday found partially in favor of two Native American tribes in their lawsuit against the Secretary of State’s Office and two Nevada counties in a voter disenfranchisement case. Federal Judge Miranda Du released her ruling late Oct. 7 which found in favor of the Pyramid […]
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Scam artists are calling people claiming to be a deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The individual tells the resident that they failed to show up for jury duty and have an active warrant. The impersonator even states dates of notices and case numbers. The impersonator instructs the residents to wire money or to purchase […]
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Publisher’s note: The following letter regarding the Martis Valley West Project was sent Oct. 7 to the Placer County Board of Supervisors on behalf of Sierra Watch and Mountain Area Preservation. Dear Supervisors, We respectfully submit this letter on behalf of Sierra Watch and Mountain Area Preservation (“MAP”), with respect to the above referenced matter in advance […]
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Caltrans is seeking comments on the environmental document for the Echo Summit project. The transportation department wants to replace the viaduct on Highway 50 with a single span bridge. The project includes upgrading the existing guardrail to current standards, constructing concrete transition barriers from the new bridge rail to the upgraded guardrail, grinding the asphalt […]
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By Daniel Rothbergn, Las Vegas Sun A lawsuit asks a Carson City court to invalidate the Energy Choice Initiative, a November ballot measure seeking to end NV Energy’s monopoly and create a competitive electricity market. Opponents are not challenging the initiative’s placement on the ballot this year but are using the case as a preemptive […]
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TRYP will host a South Lake Tahoe City Council forum on Oct. 19 from 6-7:30pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about the 10 candidates running for City Council. The night will include a moderated question-and-answer period followed by questions from the audience. It will be at the Tahoe Beach Retreat conference center. Submit questions online […]
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To the community, Habitat for Humanity–A Brush With Kindness in South Lake Tahoe would like to thank the following businesses and organizations that donated time, materials and financial support to our 2016 projects: Ed Cook Tree Service El Dorado Community Foundation Kelly-Moore Paint Company Lowe’s Home Improvement in Folsom (Paint Dept.) Meeks in Meyers Soroptimist […]
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South Tahoe High School’s undefeated boys’ tennis team is going to compete for the state championship. The team beat Truckee 10-8 on Oct. 7. This is the first time the Vikings won the 3A Northern Nevada Regional Championship. The team is undefeated this year with a 12-0 record. “I am proud of the team this […]
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Publisher’s note: The following endorsement is from Lake Tahoe News after a team of seven community members gathered to discuss the merits of Measure P. Recreation is what the South Shore is all about. And while the natural environment provides ample opportunity to play outdoors, that isn’t sufficient. For many athletic endeavors there needs to be […]
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