Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation’s annual Celebration of Education is May 16 from 4:30-6:30pm at Lakeland Village Lakefront Room. Besides honoring the retirees, there will be a presentations of the 2011-12 enrichment programs sponsored through grants given by the foundation. All schools are represented. Music is performed by students, and appetizers prepared and served by the […]
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By Allen Pierleoni, Sacramento Bee A man drowned along a remote stretch of the north fork of the American River about noon Saturday, according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The man, who was not identified, was reportedly attempting to help two other rafters who were having difficulty maneuvering the rapids near […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers who love working outdoors, educating and helping people, and would like to help preserve Desolation Wilderness. The public is invited to attend one of two informational meetings in South Lake Tahoe this month to learn about volunteer opportunities, training, minimum requirements and […]
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May is 31 tidbits about Lake Tahoe News month. LTN tidbit No. 6: Mandy Kendall writes a weekly column for Lake Tahoe News each Friday about various health topics. These are more than the average health column. Her tips are pragmatic, easy to follow and take a common-sense approach to life. It’s not about drastic […]
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• Deputy Terrie Cissna has been selected as the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Officer of the Year. • The final $16.7 million in Measure G school facilities bond are set to be sold May 8 that will allow Lake Tahoe Unified School District to complete the remaining work. • This is the weekly […]
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The American Association of University Women South Lake Tahoe Branch is hostings its home tour — At Home in Al Tahoe: Historic Retreats at The Lake — on June 23 from noon-4pm. The historic South Lake Tahoe neighborhood was the site of the first pioneer settlement on the Lake Tahoe shoreline. Attendees will drive, walk […]
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By Paul Gaffney, Via While I do work for an auto club, I still ride a bike. I’m happy to report that I’m not alone. Cycling is on the rise in most parts of the country. People ride for fun, for exercise, and, increasingly, just to get from here to there. According to a Rutgers […]
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By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe’s recreation facilities are old and need to be overhauled. That was the message delivered at this month’s City Council meeting by Stan Sherer, community services director. When asked if the ball fields or rec center should be the priority, he told the council the 37-year-old recreation center needs attention […]
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Local historian Dave Borges will be talking about Al Tahoe at the next Lake Tahoe Historical Society lecture. The May 9 7pm event in the Lodge of Camp Richardson on the South Shore will focus on the history of this South Lake Tahoe neighborhood, stories of place and the people. Borges will also talk about […]
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Publisher’s note: It is possible Brent Kuemmerle of Meyers would be the first Paralympic snowboarding coach for the United States. Two medal events in para-snowboard will be included in the Alpine Skiing program at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. This brings to 72 the number of medal events at the Sochi 2014 Games and […]
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