On the third Wednesday of each month at 3pm the Friends of the Library read and discuss a variety of critically acclaimed books. Meetings are in the library conference room; 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Dates and books: Dec. 21: Bring your favorite poem to share Jan. 18: “Triangle: The Fire That Changed […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal A Nevada man could begin pulling crayfish out of Lake Tahoe’s waters by next spring following action by state wildlife officials. On Saturday, the Nevada Wildlife Commission unanimously approved regulations authorizing the commercial harvest of crayfish from Tahoe’s Nevada waters. While approval from other agencies is required, the action should […]
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The California Emergency Management Agency is urging residents throughout the state to accelerate their winter weather preparedness efforts in response to a forecast by the National Weather Service for temperatures in the 20s to low 30s and possibly lower later this week. It’s not just the Lake Tahoe area that is feeling the big chill. […]
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The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College, directed by Susan Horst, Chris Nelson and Tom Acord, will present its holiday concert “Sing Christmas” at the Resort at Squaw Creek on Dec. 10 at 7pm and Dec. 11 at 2pm. “Sing Christmas” is an eclectic array of delightful, celebratory seasonal music, spanning the globe as […]
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Angel is a lovely purebred Persian cat who was relinquished to the shelter because of her owner’s poor health. Angel is affectionate, and she even likes to be brushed – to her, any attention is better than none. She is declawed on her front paws. Angel is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated. She is at the […]
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By Toni House This year, our holiday feasts will cost more than ever, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Food prices jumped a whopping 4 to 5 percent in 2011 and are expected to continue climbing next year. But you can have your fruitcake and eat it, too, without breaking the bank. My book, “Savvy […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Buy your friends a membership for the Friends of the Library. It not only helps support the El Dorado County Library, but also gives members early access to great book sales. It is […]
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By Steve Kubby South Lake Tahoe should be one of the greatest destinations in the world. Aside from the stunning beauty of the lake, we are blessed with amazing writers, athletes and artists in this community. Meanwhile, Heavenly Mountain Resort is quickly becoming one of the best ski resorts in the world and their claim […]
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By Kathryn Reed Even though the South Lake City Council in August voted to change the recreation bonds from non-taxable to taxable to allow the private ice rink operators to legally make a profit, the board with the ultimate power to ensure that happens didn’t have its first meeting about the issue until Monday. And […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee The California Department of Fish and Game is accepting registration for the 28th annual Nature Bowl, an activity-based competition for elementary school students in third through sixth grade. The event, held each spring, is open to students from any school, group or organized youth club in the Sacramento Valley and […]
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