By Patrick Enright The city of South Lake Tahoe understands the League to Save Lake Tahoe has filed suit against the city for adopting a General Plan update as required by state law. The League’s actions once again demonstrate their willingness to mislead the public and now the courts in a way that redirects the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Warm weather and the Tuesday farmers’ market have propelled me out of my food funk. I had been in such a rut and uninspired in the kitchen. Not only was I ready for the outdoors to change seasons, but I was ready for what was on my plate to change, too. The […]
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The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s Pet Pantry is a “no questions asked” program that distributes donated pet food to anyone who can’t afford to feed their pets. The tough economic times continue to affect some Truckee-Tahoe residents and their pets, forcing some families to give up their beloved companions due to financial hardship. To help […]
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South Lake Tahoe is launching its Volunteer Corps. The city will try to match people’s interests and talents to the needs in the community. Opportunities include: ● Explore Tahoe docent/greeter ● Fingerprinting at police department ● Senior Center (office aide, painting, many opportunities) ● Code enforcement ranger ● Snow helpers ● Adopt-a-Drain ● Partners in […]
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By Felicity Barringer, New York Times IRVINE — Scientists have been using small variations in the Earth’s gravity to identify trouble spots around the globe where people are making unsustainable demands on groundwater, one of the planet’s main sources of fresh water. They found problems in places as disparate as North Africa, northern India, northeastern […]
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Global sporting goods and bicycle product leader Shimano partnered with Gooddirtyfun, a joint trail maintenance program by the Truckee Donner Land Trust and Truckee Trails Foundation, to improve multi-use trails in Truckee as part of the company’s weeklong visit to the area . Shimano has made advocacy a priority while in the Lake Tahoe area […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Museums are more relevant today in this high-tech world because they offer people something tangible, concrete and tactile. At least that’s how curators and volunteers think. “Nothing has changed, and yet everything has,” is how Diane Johnson, who runs the Lake Tahoe Historical Society, describes life at the lake. It […]
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Lake Valley Fire Protection District’s Angora Peak Crew is in Arizona on the Wallow Fire. The crew was deployed June 5 and is expected to return this week. The crew provides fuel reduction services for properties in Lake Valley’s jurisdiction when they are not on fires. Their funding comes from grant sources, which will run […]
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Northstar-at-Tahoe’s Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival is July 2 from 2-7:30pm, featuring the Dead Winter Carpenters along with beer tasting from more than 30 breweries. Tickets are $38/adult.
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The South Lake Tahoe Library is hosting a number of programs this summer. They include: · Children’s Reading Club, ages 0-14, June 21 to July 30 – Get prizes for reading. Sign up at the library and get a time card to keep track. For every five hours of reading, children can come in for […]
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