Publisher’s note: This is one in a series of columns from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. By Joanne Marchetta Much is said in commentary about the complicated regulatory environment at Lake Tahoe. For decades, environmental rules here have overlaid the usual building codes for public health and safety. The reason people came together in the […]
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By Katrina Heron, Newsweek For a wunderkind who began his career as a research assistant to Stephen Hawking, went on to become chief technology officer for Bill Gates at Microsoft, and now leads an invention brain trust, producing a cookbook might suggest, well, a half-baked anticlimax. Or would, if the work in question could by […]
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The El Dorado County Fair’s exhibit application process is going digital. Exhibitors of livestock and still exhibits may download entry packets from the fair’s website. The fair has traditionally published a printed booklet, containing general information and entry rules and applications. This year, while limited printed forms and information will be available at the office […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee Two open houses regarding a power line project to serve the Kirkwood community will be sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service. The sessions are scheduled April 30 and May 3 to discuss the environmental impact reports for the project, which is intended to provide electrical power to the Kirkwood Meadows […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE — It was part informational session and part cheerleading rally as more than 60 people gathered to hear about what could be the convergence of the start of North America’s largest road bike race and the main artery to the South Shore being closed. A Caltrans rep and consultant from its […]
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Squaw Valley is hosting the second annual nationwide Helly Hansen Professional Ski Patrol Olympics April 26-28. Ski patrollers from all over North America will be competing for glory and $10,000 in cash and other prizes such as avalanche probes, backpacks compliments of Helly Hansen, Alpine Traverse, Recco and BCA. Competitions will include a randonée race, […]
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Ski Run neighborhood businesses are sponsoring an Easter egg hunt for kids. Events will include pictures with the Easter bunny with kids and/or animals, animal owner look alike contest and a cake walk. The event is April 23 from 11am-2pm on Ski Run Boulevard at Larch Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. The egg hunt starts […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lumber will be able to be bought on a Sunday sometime this summer on the South Shore. This is because on Thursday afternoon the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission agreed to DIY’s special use permit that would allow the store to sell lumber. The controversial store – at least when it was […]
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AYSO of South Lake Tahoe has open soccer registration April 19-20 6-8pm, April 30 9am-noon and May 3 6-8pm at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. AYSO’s six philosophies are Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development. Cost is $75 per player. Family discounts and scholarships are available. More […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center’s 8th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration is May 6 from 5-10pm at Heavenly’s California Lodge. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12 and free for kids under 6. There will be raffles, a silent auction, and music. Participating restaurants include: Latin Soul Restaurant, Chevy’s […]
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