By Michael Doyle, Sacramento Bee WASHINGTON – There are about 866,000 Californians who are paying for college with federal Pell grants. This week, they should count themselves lucky. The Pell grant program was granted a rare immunity card in the wide-ranging budget austerity measure negotiated by the White House and congressional leaders. The undergraduate loans […]
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The Bain Fire near Geiger Grade and Toll Road was declared fully contained at 6 this morning. The human-caused blaze burned 577 acres. While at times it threatened structures, none was lost. Drivers having to travel on the roadways near the fire are asked to use extra caution as crews and apparatus are still actively […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College is offering the Nursing Assistant Training Program again this fall quarter. Interested students are required to attend the mandatory orientation meeting Aug. 3 at 6pm in the Student Center of the South Lake Tahoe campus. Reservations are not required. Call Jamie at (530) 541.4660, ext. 583 for more information.
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Aug. 1, 2011, Fresno Bee. The upcoming annual Lake Tahoe Summit, to be hosted this year by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., on Aug. 16, promises to be a doozy. The challenges to the lake’s legendary clarity and to cooperation between California and Nevada are greater than ever. — […]
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As part of the Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting “QuickBooks” Aug. 9 and Aug. 16 from 9am-4pm. Sign in starts at 8:30am each day at the Mark Twain Cultural Center, 760 Mays Blvd., Ste. 10 in Incline Village. Deadline to […]
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By Robert M. Weygandt The public and media keep close tabs on how local governments spend taxpayer dollars these days. Placer County welcomes the scrutiny, and is happy to provide answers. I want to take this opportunity to update residents on the county budget for 2011-12. The Board of Supervisors believes strongly in a transparent […]
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Maintaining their home game winning streak, the Tahoe Derby Dames will be bouting the Central Coast Rough Diamonds at Bijou Community Park on Aug. 20. Gates open at 4pm and the bout will begin at 5pm. Bleacher seating is available, but limited so feel free to bring lawn chairs. Tickets the day of the bout […]
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DURGA, featuring Liz Broscoe, will be presented at the Duke Theatre on the Lake Tahoe Community College Campus on Aug. 18 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are available by phone or in person at GaiaLicious, 987 Tallac Ave., South Lake Tahoe, (530) 542.4244. Tickets will be available at the […]
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Capisce in Zephyr Cove is partnering with Dry Creek to host a winemaker’s dinner on Aug. 16 starting with cocktails at 5:30pm, then dinner at 6:30pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Barton Foundation’s Community Health Endowment. For more information and reservations, contact Capisce at (775) 580.7500.
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The economic impact from this year’s American Century Championship on the South Shore is estimated at between $10 million and $20 million, according to tournament officials. The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority says the amount represents total spending throughout the region on lodging, dining, activities, entertainment and gaming, combined with the media exposure. In the coming […]
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