To the community, Tahoe Transportation District (part of TRPA) is again pushing to construct the Loop Road. The Loop Road dates back to 1970 and attempted revisions in 1982 and 1987. Original goal was to ease congestion in the casino core. Included in this era was a “people moving system” from Stateline core to Reagan […]
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Beer Can Races are about to return to Lake Tahoe every Wednesday at 6pm throughout the summer. Want to learn how to race? There will be an intro to sailboat racing seminar on May 19 from 2:30-5:30pm out of the Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe. Sign up by emailing ltwyc2@aol.com. No need to […]
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Roger Rosenberger, noted local wildflower enthusiast, will share his photos of wildflowers found in Sierra and provide tips for identification while motivating people to enjoy nature’s little jewels. The free talk is June 20 at 6:30pm at the South Lake Tahoe branch library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. For more information, call (530) 573.3185.
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By Kathryn Reed Walk onto a tennis court or dive into a swimming pool – it doesn’t matter what sex you are. The net is the same height, the lines spaced the same; 50 meters is 50 meters. Walk onto a boys’ baseball field and girls’ softball field – the differences are noticeable because of […]
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By Mark Robison, Reno Gazette-Journal The claim Federal law requires school districts to throw out food that could feed the hungry. The background Silvia Fascio of Gerlach wrote in a recent letter to the editor, “Media reports that one in six Americans are hungry. Meanwhile, each and every public school across this land, including Level […]
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If you know someone who has committed suicide, or you’ve contemplated suicide, you’re not alone. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 million people die each year from suicide. Millions more are affected by suicide. As part of mental health awareness month, Placer County’s Campaign for Community Wellness is working to educate people about […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun The gaming industry is getting healthier nationwide with gross gaming revenue and tax revenue up from the 492 commercial casinos and 517 card rooms operating in the United States, the American Gaming Association says. The Washington-based organization issued its annual “State of the States: The AGA Survey of […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority Bicycle and Fields Advisory Committees, required by Measure R, have established their meeting schedules for May, June, and July. These meetings are being conducted in preparation for making recommendations to the JPA at its regular meeting in July. The meetings are open to the public. The […]
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By Torey Van Oot, Sacramento Bee Democratic Sens. Joe Simitian and Noreen Evans have rolled out a proposal aimed at keeping gates open at more than 50 California state parks set to close this summer. The proposal, which will be heard by a Senate budget subcommittee this afternoon, includes shifting as much as $40 million […]
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The community is invited to a Mothers’ Day Makeover BAHM on May 10 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Tallac Historic Site. There will be live music, a fashion show by Sidestreet Boutique, appetizers from Harrah’s & Harveys Catering, wine tasting provided by Crystal Basin Cellars & BellaGrace Vineyards, and a cash bar set up by Raising […]
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