Sam Rudin — Boogie, Blues, and Jazz is July 3 at 7:30pm at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre on the South Shore. The cost is $15 With the rhythmic intensity of an entire band, Rudin attacks and caresses the keyboard, romping through the whole range of 20th century American music. He can evoke the spirit of […]
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The free Summer Jazz in the Park is July 3 from 11am-2pm at the Valhalla Grand Lawn on the South Shore. This is the newest addition to the Valhalla Summer Festival program. Bring a picnic basket, lawn chairs and sunscreen and relax near the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. Carolyn Dolan and Friends will be providing […]
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Carolyn Dolan and Big Red are at the Tahoe Tallac Site on the South Shore on July 1 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15. A soulful mix of rich vocals and harmonica by Carolyn Dolan, accompanied by guitarist Mick Clarke (formally with Long John Baldery), Billy Hancock on the organ (formally with Danial Castro), Bob Wider […]
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The California Transportation Commission has allocated $825 million in new funding to 92 highway, transit, and rail projects that are designed to strengthen California’s economy and upgrade the state’s vast transportation system. The allocations included nearly $9 million from Proposition 1B, a 2006 voter-approved transportation bond. To date, the state has allocated nearly $8 billion […]
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Between June 23-25, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department deployed officers into the Bijou neighborhood in support of the Residential Neighborhood Traffic Enforcement Program. During that deployment, 41 traffic related traffic stops were made by the officers. Sixteen were for stop sign violations and 16 were for speed related and nine for other traffic violations. […]
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By Shane Goldmacher, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — The Legislature passed an austerity budget Tuesday night that would cut from universities, courts and the poor, shutter 70 parks and threaten schools but would not — by officials’ own admission — restore California’s long-term financial health. The UC and Cal State systems would face about a […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau The room was far from empty at the South Lake Tahoe City Council sign workshop Tuesday. As planned, the meeting was for discussion and public input only, and no action was taken. More than a half dozen residents and business owners took their turn at the podium to express concerns over the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Wildflowers and mosquitoes are making their presence known in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Such are the benefits and hazards of a wet season. The problem with pedaling in what is normally considered low-lying areas is water is still on the trails. This is leading to some sections having significant tire indentations and […]
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By Kirk Mitchell, Denver Post STERLING, Colo. — For 32 years, Colorado officials took few steps to capture convicted killer Robert Charles Johnson, who escaped the Cañon City prison in 1975. They filed, but didn’t pursue, an escape charge against him. He traveled across the country and spent decades working as a river-rafting guide. Even […]
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Diego is a impressive Mastiff-pit bull mix, about 85 pounds, but he is a sweetheart. He is affectionate with people and likes to play with other dogs. He is about 18 months old, and hasn’t had much training, but he’s smart, and should learn commands quickly. He loves to play and has lots of energy. […]
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