By Ed Vogel, Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY — Through the sale of $3 billion in public land in Clark County, cities and counties throughout Nevada have built hundreds of parks and trails, pollution has been kept out of Lake Tahoe and forest fires have been prevented. The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of […]
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Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra are sponsoring the Violet Richardson Award program, which was created in 2000 as a way to recognize girls for their volunteer service to their communities. The program honors young women between the ages of 14 and 17 whose volunteer efforts include helping other […]
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Publisher’s note: Michelle Aguilar is one of three 2005 South Tahoe High School graduates who joined the Peace Corps upon college graduation. As it gets close to their return date, each will share with Lake Tahoe News readers their thoughts about the last two years. By Michelle Aguilar BUENA ESPERANZ, Panama – You know that […]
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By Steve Timko, Reno Gazette-Journal Same-sex couples increased by 44 percent in Nevada from 2000 to 2010, revised U.S. Census Bureau figures show, while families increased by only 32 percent in the same period. A Douglas County same-sex couple said there has been a significant change in attitudes toward gay and lesbian couples in Nevada […]
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By Patrick McGreevy and Anthony York, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday gave the state auditor broad new powers to investigate the misuse of taxpayer funds by cities and counties, signing legislation created in the wake of the financial scandal in the city of Bell. The governor also approved a bill […]
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, each year more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from the flu, including an average of 20,000 children younger than 5. Everyone 6 months and older is a recommended to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu. Barton Health is providing free flu vaccines to South Lake […]
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By Yukari Iwatani Kane, Wall Street Journal Steven P. Jobs, the Apple Inc. chairman and co-founder who pioneered the personal computer industry and changed the way people think about technology, died Wednesday. “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives,” Apple said in a […]
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The Employee Communication Committee at South Tahoe Public Utility District is sponsoring a candidate forum for the candidates for the board of directors on Oct. 12 from 7-8:30pm. The forum will be at the board meeting room located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe. The public is invited to attend.
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On Oct. 4, the South Lake Tahoe City Council honored Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled for 30 years of service to the disabled and senior citizens. “You left your mark in this community more than anyone I can think of,” Mayor Hal Cole told David Kelly at the meeting. Kelly is the face […]
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As part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a two-day QuickBooks seminar Oct. 11 and Oct. 18, 9am-4pm. Sign in starts at 8:30am both days at the North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 North Lake Blvd. in Kings Beach. Deadline […]
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