In 1988 the South Tahoe Association of Realtors established a scholarship fund to be awarded in the memory of Barbara Kelly, a past president of the board and a founding member of the STAR scholarship committee. This tradition continues today with a few changes. More graduating seniors in the South Tahoe community are eligible to […]
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By Scott Smith, Stockton Record The first murder Loren Herzog admitted to watching his buddy Wesley Shermantine carry out came in the wee hours of Sept. 1, 1984, on a drive back from Lake Tahoe. Herzog was behind the wheel when Shermantine spotted a man passed out drunk next to his car just off the […]
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By John Potter, Channel 2 News Recently, the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan was developed, with the goal of zero traffic deaths on Nevada roads. But the numbers are going the opposite direction, just ahead of a dangerous season for drivers. Spend a few minutes on Nevada roads and highways, and you’ll quickly discover that […]
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To the community, A huge shout-out of thanks to the people of Barton Hospital. In my line of work I occasionally get to save the life of a fictional character. Always a good thing, but no big deal. Last week I witnessed how it’s done in the real world. I was interested because the life […]
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• The Beach Boys reconfirmed for the original date of July 15 to play at Harveys in Stateline. • Docents are needed for education centers in Incline Village and Tahoe City. The flyer has more information. • America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride is June 3 starting on the South Shore and continuing for 72 miles around […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal From bears breaking into Lake Tahoe homes to possible disease outbreaks and other problems, Nevada wildlife officials are waiting to see how this year’s dry conditions impact animals. Significant snowfall in March has eased concerns – at least to some degree – that a lack of berries and other backcountry […]
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By Kathryn Reed Small town politics reared its head at Tuesday’s South Lake Tahoe City Council meetings as verbal sparks flew regarding the city’s sign ordinance. The underlying issues were posturing for political gain and protecting business clients. The overt issue was whether the council would hear appeals of decisions made by the Planning Commission […]
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By Huffington Post Alberto Lopez had some spare time on Thursday when rain prevented him from fixing windows at a local school in Livermore. So the 51-year-old construction worker decided to head over to Jackson Rancheria, a casino two hours away in the Sierra foothills. The drive was worth it: Lopez ended up winning more […]
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By Kathryn Reed Even though hotel taxes are down considerably because people stayed away from the barren ski slopes, South Lake Tahoe’s midyear budget report was positive. “We are living within our means,” City Manager Tony O’Rourke told the council April 17. “We no longer have financial icebergs looming.” A year ago the council created […]
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