By Rochelle Nason We received disturbing news last week that deepwater clarity at Lake Tahoe has dropped nearly 4 feet. Scientists also confirmed that clarity near the shore is worse than it is a mile off shore. One of Lake Tahoe’s greatest assets is its beautiful shoreline. When we wade into its crisp water, we […]
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Publisher’s note: This is the first of two stories about South Lake Tahoe’s fiscal situation. By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe has 43 days to figure out how to close a $5.2 million budget deficit. That’s the start of the next fiscal – Oct. 1. The reality is the deadline is 25 days from now […]
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El Dorado County supervisors are expected to vote Sept. 13 on the redistricting plan, with the first reading Aug. 23. On the agenda for next week is having the current district that encompasses the South Shore expanding west. It would have the district now represented by Norma Santiago include the entire basin. Some of the […]
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Updated: 8:30pm Aug. 18 By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Making good progress against a wildfire raging in Douglas County’s Pine Nut Mountains, fire officials said Thursday they expect to have the blaze fully surrounded by fire lines by 6pm Friday. The Ray May Fire was reported 70 percent contained Thursday after burning more than 3,600 […]
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By Stephen D. Foster Jr., Addicting Info Get ready for another round of McCarthyism. Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann, and Rick Santorum have all signed a pledge to form a commission to investigate the LGBT community if elected President. This pledge was created by the National Organization For Marriage, and they have a history of extreme […]
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Wine lovers can enjoy early fall in the Sierra at the 23rd annual Alpen Wine Festival on Sept. 4 from 2-5pm at the Village at Squaw Valley. All proceeds from the festival benefit Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, a national nonprofit organization sponsoring lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners. For a […]
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The Food Bank of El Dorado County, in partnership with California Emergency FoodLink, will provide its first free farmers market of the season Aug. 19 at 1:30pm n South Lake Tahoe. This event takes place at Saint Theresa Church at 1041 Lyons Ave. This market will provide fresh produce to El Dorado County residents who […]
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The 2011 Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day is partnering with the Incline Village General Improvement District to focus on fuel reduction, native vegetation rehabilitation, trail and stream restoration, biomass cleanup and educational outreach. The 14th annual event is Sept. 10 from 9am-2pm in Incline Village. It is open to all ages. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants […]
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By Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee Placerville Mayor David J. Machado has been arrested on allegations of perjury and conspiracy in connection with his interest in property within the Placerville Redevelopment Zone. Machado failed to disclose his interest in the property and tried to conceal evidence while voting to approve the zone and taking actions on […]
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For Patriot Golf Day 2011, Old Greenwood and the Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing have planned a Labor Day weekend of events to raise money in support of families of military persons who were killed or disabled while in service. A portion of all proceeds will go to The Folds of Honor Foundation. Patriot Golf […]
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