The Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Sierra Nevada Journeys, and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science are partnering for the fifth annual Youth Backcountry Camp summer program. Youth ages 12-17 may attend one of the three-, five- or six-day programs. Year-after-year, these programs are an opportunity for local teens to make friends while learning about wilderness […]
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There will be a free e-waste recycling event in South Lake Tahoe on April 28-29. The collection site will be at South Tahoe Middle School, located at 2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd., between 9am-3pm. Items accepted include: audio/visual equipment, back-up batteries, car batteries, cell phones with or without battery, computer components, copiers, digital cameras, and more.
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By Thomas Sowell Random thoughts on the passing scene: How long do politicians have to keep on promising heaven and delivering hell before people catch on, and stop getting swept away by rhetoric? Why should being in a professional sport exempt anyone from prosecution for advocating deliberate violence? Recent revelations of such advocacy of violence […]
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By Maura Judkis, Washington Post Thomas Kinkade’s paintings of bucolic landscapes and light-filled cottages have been scooped up by collectors nationwide ever since the artist’s death more than a week ago. Kinkade galleries across the country report a surge in sales of originals and limited-edition reproductions as fans mourn the “Painter of Light’s” death. But […]
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By Kathryn Reed GENOA – No need to drive after checking in. Delicious food. Fun bar. Relaxing balcony and hot tub. History everywhere. Scenery spectacular. Where did we find this walkable, bikeable community? Just over the hill in Genoa. The Wild Rose Inn was our launching pad last weekend to celebrate Sue’s birthday. It was […]
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a one-hour introductory presentation about the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program on April 24 at 1pm. This free training is being offered to all local California and Nevada multi-family housing, manufactured housing, vacation rental owners, managers, and property management companies. The meeting is at 1625 8th St., Minden. For more […]
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The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus is celebrating its 10th year with two concerts. The first is April 21 at 7pm and the second is April 22 at 2pm. Both are at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Tickets are $15 for adults. Children are free. The program will include highlights of past concerts and includes a […]
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By Gus Thomson, Auburn Journal More self-check-out machines, greater reliance on volunteers and a closer look at potential grants are some of the ways Placer County library is attempting to trim an expected deficit in the coming year. The 11-library system has been hit hard by the drop in property values in Placer County, which […]
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The Spring Mixer Tennis Tournament in Carson City is May 20. This is more of a social event to meet and play tennis with people you may not know. People will be paired with different players to play doubles all day. All ages are welcome. Entry fee is $10. Send application request to carsontennisclubnv@gmail.com.
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Eldorado National Forest dirt roads and trails will remain seasonally closed to motorized vehicle use until April 30. “This is a difficult time of the year to predict exactly when we can lift the seasonal dirt road and trail closure,” Forest Supervisor Kathy Hardy said in a press release. “Our soil scientist is checking the […]
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