Lake Valley Firefighters’ Ball
The 50th annual Lake Valley Firefighters’ Ball is March 2 at 8pm at MontBleu in Stateline. Click on the flyer for more info.
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Eric Nageotte-Lowe Scholarship Fund snowshoe event
The Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club is hosting the Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk and Race on Feb. 26 at 10am at Camp Richardson Resort. The beneficiary is the Eric Nageotte-Lowe Scholarship Fund for the Heavenly Freestyle Team. Check out the website for complete information and a mail-in registration form. Register by Feb. 15 and […]
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Printmakers put unique spin on Nevada’s visual culture
Sierra Nevada College presents Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground featuring 16 artists who were asked to explore the geographical and cultural differences in Nevada, if such differences truly exist. The assembly of printmakers — eight from the north, eight from the south — produced two prints from each collaboration. Visually exploring connections and disconnections between […]
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California school funding measure being whittled away
By Kevin Yamamura, Sacramento Bee When teachers unions and education groups backed Proposition 98 nearly a quarter-century ago, they told voters it was “a well-thought-out plan for California’s schools to once again be among the very best in the nation.” But as public schools pack more than 30 students into kindergarten classrooms, cut a week […]
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Habitat for Humanity looking to help rehab S. Tahoe homes
Are you or someone you know struggling to maintain the exterior of your home? Habitat for Humanity is working in South Lake Tahoe with a nationwide program called A Brush With Kindness. Volunteers are the heart of the program that has already helped four homeowners in South Tahoe and plans to help more. Applicants must […]
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Opinion: The politics of hunger in the U.S.
By John Packham It comes as no great surprise that Food Stamps and other means-tested public programs for the poor have emerged as campaign issues during the current election cycle. Expect more of the same as the Republican presidential primary race tightens and the candidates attempt to outduel each other on matters of reducing federal […]
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School food program — a necessity for many in LTUSD
By Kathryn Reed Using a spork, Odette Sosa eagerly scoops out the fruit of the kiwi that has been cut in half. She got it off a friend’s tray. She had already eaten her orange – what she said at the time was the best part of the meal. But she wanted more fruit. This […]
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Opinion: Tips to prevent scalding injuries
By Eric Guevin Scald injuries are painful and require prolonged treatment. They may result in lifelong scarring and even death. Prevention of scalds is always preferable to treatment and can be accomplished through simple changes in behavior and the home environment. In conjunction with Burn Awareness Week, Feb. 5-11, the American Burn Association and Tahoe […]
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Douglas County talking about economic vitality
Douglas County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10 will get an update on progress made in the implementation of the county’s Economic Vitality Strategy and Action Plan. Seventeen months has passed since the county put the plan into action to implement 12 projects focused on revitalizing historic downtowns, capitalizing on outdoor recreation amenities, and strengthening […]
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Future North Shore courthouse being discussed
The current status of the proposed North Tahoe courthouse, currently in site acquisition, will be discussed at the North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting Feb. 9 at 6pm. The Administrative Office of the Courts, in partnership with the Superior Court of Placer County, will present project information, including the proposed site and status of environmental […]
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