By Jessie Marchesseau Even though no votes were actually cast, Tom Barber, Wanda Kownacki, David Stumbos and Stephanie Neidig will be sworn into their seats on the Fallen Leaf Lake Community Services District board of directors next month. But there is still a question as to whether any of them can legitimately hold the positions. […]
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Gamblers did better than the casinos in September compared to a year ago. Throughout Nevada the winnings were 5.9 percent below 2010 figures. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Nov. 9 said casinos took in $864 million from gamblers, $53.8 million less than the previous September. One of the worst regions was Stateline, which saw […]
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By Motoko Rich, New York Times GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Like many states and local governments struggling to cut costs, Michigan hopes to replace some government employees with contract workers who will do the same job for less. Ginny Townsend, 41, took a job in January as a nursing assistant in the state-run home for […]
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The 25th annual Santa Paws Benefit is Dec. 3 from 11am-4pm. The website has more info.
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The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association in collaboration with the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce has awarded $46,250 in grants to 17 businesses and organizations based in the North Lake Tahoe region. Those receiving funding are the Squaw Valley Institute, Luminaries on the Lake; Big Blue Adventure, Tahoe Trail Running series; Big Blue Adventure, […]
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The Friends of the Veterans Monument will host the 7th annual Veterans Tribute in honor of the sacrifices and service of the men and women of the Armed Forces. The Nov. 11 11am event is at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville.
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Once a year, the Lake Tahoe Basin’s night sky erupts with a flurry of shooting stars — the Leonids Meteor Shower. Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Tahoe Institute for Natural Science and Space Science for Schools is having an event Nov. 17 from 7-9pm. It is a free, family friendly gazing party. Bring your lawn chairs, […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near South Shore and on the West Shore near the Tahoe Heights area today. Both project areas are small, approximately 2 acres. Operations may continue through the week. Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from these prescribed […]
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Paula Peterson of South Lake Tahoe and a guest are going to Friday night’s annual wine tasting put on by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Peterson is one of the many people who eloquently commented on why service clubs are important. Her words won her two tickets to the Nov. 11 event. Thank you to […]
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By Kathryn Reed Owners of the Timber Cove Pier did not renew the lease with Blue Water Bistro, forcing the restaurant to close. The lease with Mama’s Red Tomato also expired. Both restaurant locations will be operated by the family trust that has taken over operation of the South Lake Tahoe pier as well as […]
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