The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade of 10,000 workers on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary. By 1893, more than half the states were observing “Labor Day” on one day or another, and Congress passed a […]
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By Teri Mizuhara Did you know that keeping your vehicle up to date on its maintenance schedules can prevent wildfires? Yes, by making sure all your vehicles are in good working order you can reduce the potential of wildland fires occurring. Recent examples of wild fires caused by vehicles are clearly visible in El Dorado […]
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Publisher’s note: This is one in a 12-part series running from Sept. 1-12 about how Lake Tahoe is tied to 9/11. By Solange Schwalbe On Dec. 20, 2001, I traveled to New York City to celebrate my annual Christmas holiday that I have traditionally done since 1980. Only, this time the world had changed. Not […]
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Publisher’s note: A Dotty’s is going to replace part of the former Bill’s Casino in Stateline. By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday amended its regulation for licensing small casinos, placing more requirements on establishments like the Dotty’s chain. The amended regulation will require slot parlors like Dotty’s to […]
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The North Tahoe Public Utility District is putting on a recreation and parks community meeting Sept. 20 from 5:30–7:30pm at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. This Open House style meeting will provide residents with an opportunity to give input on priorities for the Recreation and Parks Department. The Boys and Girls Club […]
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• Time to toast – September is California Wine Month. • Cold and Trout Creek Community Forum is Sept. 13 from 5:30-7:30pm at Sierra House Elementary School in South Lake Tahoe. It’s an opportunity to learn about water quality and defensible space projects going on in the neighborhood. • South Lake Tahoe planning commissioners on […]
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By Adam Rasmussen, Channel 2 News The Thunderbird Lodge and yacht in Lake Tahoe first opened in the early 1930s, and over the years have become one of northern Nevada’s biggest cultural tourist attractions. But the lodge is struggling, and now the Thunderbird Preservation Society is raising money to keep the famous yacht at Lake […]
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Updated 9:50am Sept. 4 Water pressure has been restored to all Lukins Brothers Water Company customers, according to Danny Lukins. This is because the tie between his company and South Tahoe Public Utility District has been opened. “We will pull the pump to see what happened,” he said in regards to finding a more permanent […]
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When the New York Jets open the regular season at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 11, South Tahoe High School grad Garrett McIntyre will be dressed ready to play. This is the first season McIntyre has made an opening day roster. He is a backup outside linebacker. In the preseason he had nine […]
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By Kathryn Reed “The biggest threat to forest health is a catastrophic fire,” Randy Moore, U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest regional forester, said with remnants of the 2007 Angora Fire as a backdrop. Moore was on the South Shore last week to promote the Veterans Green Corps program. He spoke with Lake Tahoe News a […]
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