Publisher’s note: This is reprinted from the January-February 1989 Lake Tahoe Historical Society Newsletter. From the beginning, John A. Thompson was the stuff of which legends are made. Tall, rangy and taciturn, he had come to America from Norway as a boy. When the mountain passes of the Sierra were closed by snow, both California […]
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The Alcohol and Drug Programs of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is reminding residents that help is available for people who may be struggling with gambling issues. March 4–10 is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week. “Gamblers often don’t realize they have a problem, Christy White, supervising health education coordinator with ADP, […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth would like to thank the Harrah’s Heros for once again contributing to our cause. Harrah’s Heros continues to give service to our community. Throughout the year they have helped financially and with staff. Volunteers from Harrah’s Heros spent the day helping Bread & Broth volunteers serve those in need […]
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Strap on your cross country skis and get ready to live the thrill of Olympic competition. The West Shore Business Association and Turning Point Tahoe are sponsoring a Citizens Against the Clock event which puts skiers of all ages and abilities on a short cross country ski course followed by an electronic rifle shooting range. […]
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Funding for Tahoe City Public Utility District to buy the golf course on the north side of the downtown business corridor is coming together. North Lake Tahoe Resort Association plans for contribute up to $2.6 million toward the acquisition. Placer County officials will work with NLTRA on financing options to ensure the golf course contribution […]
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By Kathryn Reed TWIN BRIDGES – Sierra-at-Tahoe could have been called Bare-at-Tahoe this weekend based on the amount of skin that was showing. After all, South Lake Tahoe broke a record March 4 with a high of 59. The previous record of 58 was set in 1986. Truckee at 61 degrees was three degrees shy […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near Andria Drive on March 6. The size of the operation will depend on the condition of the area. Crews may continue operations through the week and possibly through the weekend, weather and conditions permitting. Residents and visitors can expect to […]
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The South Lake Tahoe library is hosting a Thomas the Tank Engine Party on March 10 at 2pm. Celebrate Thomas with games, crafts, stories and other fun. The library is at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. For more information, call (530) 573.3185.
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Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be April 27 and 28 in the gym at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe. The Friday event is from 4-8pm and Saturday from 10am-6pm. For more information, call JoAnn at (530) 544.7412 or email jctahoewriter@hotmail.com.
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Tahoe Backcountry Women is a recently organized group of regional women who love to backcountry ski. The next gathering will be March 14 from 6:30-8:30pm at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City. This event will be centered on informal avalanche beacon practice. Women of all ages and abilities are welcome to do some practice searches. Bring […]
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