UNR is one of six universities working with the U.S. Geological Survey to transition their ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system into a production system that would give communities at least limited time to take protective actions before severe shaking waves from an earthquake arrive. The USGS is providing $3.7 million to the universities to improve the ShakeAlert system’s […]
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The Carson Fire burning near Markleeville is 40 percent contained. The blaze started in the afternoon of Aug. 20 at the Carson River Resort, where out buildings were destroyed. The fire then spread into the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest. The fire has been kept to 50 acres. Ground resources on Sunday morning are in mop […]
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South Lake Tahoe is putting on a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Sept. 15 from 5-7:30pm at Lakeview Commons. There will be a live local band and light refreshments. Craft tables will be set up to make thank you cards and posters for all agencies. This is a multiagency event with California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, El […]
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By Susan Wood STATELINE – Seeing Michael Franti perform is a workout for the body and the brain. The singer-musician, who can cross genres as wide-ranging as reggae and soul to rap and alternative, provided a personable, press-the-flesh concert for hundreds at MontBleu’s showroom Aug. 19. What the crowd received was a feast for the […]
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To the community, The face of Kings Beach is about to be changed … again. Laulima Partners has purchased the Ferrari Crown Motel property and has big plans for it. One of those plans involves one of our most valuable community assets, the North Tahoe Event Center. Located right in the center of town, it […]
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Volunteering at the Olympics comes with being able to enjoy some of the surroundings and seeing the competition. Louise Feller of Stateline, who was featured this month on Lake Tahoe News before heading to Rio, is reporting back on her experiences. From Feller: “Had a day off before I started volunteering in Taekwondo venue. Beach […]
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Three buildings and a mobile home were destroyed late Saturday afternoon at the Carson River Resort. The fire started in an out building, spread to two others and then into wildland. Dubbed the Carson Fire, it has burned at least 50 acres. “There is no containment at this time,” Erica Hupp with the U.S. Forest […]
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By Kathryn Reed Skill is only part of what it takes to win. Character is a large component of success, even more so when it comes to team sports. Jerrod Haase was in town Friday to impart some of his wisdom to local coaches and athletes in separate talks. Haase was a two-time Nevada most […]
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· The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge’s 15th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby is Sept. 18 at Tahoe Paradise’s Lake Baron. It is free to those 16 and younger. Registration begins at 7am. · El Dorado County is looking for photos of the Rubicon Trail to be included in a 2017 calendar. For more info, email […]
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A portion of the ramp is being replaced at Lake Tahoe Airport. This is to accommodate the changing types of aircraft using the South Lake Tahoe airport. More business jets and other large business aircraft are using the airport. The apron was originally designed for lighter aircraft. During the busy season the entire apron at […]
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