The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 10 tonight through 5pm Friday. Four to 8 inches of snow are expected at the lake, with up to a foot above 7,000 feet. Wind will be a big factor. It already has been. For one commuter going over Spooner Summit on Thursday morning […]
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By Kathryn Reed The Lahontan Water Quality Control Board has hired an executive director from outside the agency to replace Harold Singer who is retiring. Patty Zwarts will be leaving her position with CalRecyle where she works in the Materials Management and Local Assistance Division. She was not available for comment. It’s possible she will […]
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Who will take over the old Kingsbury Middle School is still an unknown. No written bids came in before the April 10 Douglas County school board meeting and none was verbally delivered that evening. The asking price is $4 million. State law doesn’t allow for negotiating the price. Rules also limit the type of future […]
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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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The 4th annual Carson Valley Days Grass Volleyball Tournament is June 10 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. Adults play 4 on 4, youth (under 18) play 6 on 6. Adult categories are Open, Coed, or Women; youth are grouped by school grades. There is a guarantee of three matches in pool play, plus elimination playoff […]
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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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Caltrans starting Thursday morning will be testing its avalanche devices near Echo Summit. People living and working in the Christmas Valley and Meyers areas should expect to hear loud booms.
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Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative is looking for members. The group wants to coordinate sustainability efforts and help define and implement a sustainability action plan. This is a new group facilitated by Michael Ward. The deadline to apply online is April 19. For information, call (530) 686.5510.
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Woodcutting permits for the Tahoe National Forest may be purchased beginning May 2. The price for permits is $15 per cord with a two-cord minimum and an annual 10-cord maximum per household. Permits can be obtained at all TNF Ranger Stations, the forest headquarters or by mail. Applications for mail-in permits can be found online […]
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By Sarah Jones Water is a limited resource that is vital to our everyday existence. By participating in a Water–Wise House Call your household could save thousands of gallons of water per year. Not only are you helping the environment by using water more efficiently, these water savings translate into money savings on your water […]
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