The Carson Valley Inn’s outdoor events center –- previously and temporarily referred to as the Valley Sky Theatre –- has been renamed TJ’s Corral in honor of Theodore James “T.J.” Day. Day was a prominent and successful Nevada businessman, community philanthropist, ranch operator, and locomotive and aviation enthusiast who passed away in January. Michael Martin […]
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By Kathryn Reed A local concrete company is being accused of falsifying paperwork involving work done for the city of South Lake Tahoe. Each year a professional engineer certifies the mix of concrete. While the ingredients, so to speak, don’t change, there is a concoction created for each year. City officials contend Sierra Tahoe Ready […]
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A winter storm watch for the Lake Tahoe Basin remains in effect for the 24-hour period starting at 5am March 29. Rain will be the first to arrive today, with snow by the evening of March 29. The National Weather Service in Reno is calling for 1 to 2 feet of white stuff above 7,000 […]
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By Phillip Reese, Sacramento Bee The four-county Sacramento region added 22,000 residents between July 2012 and July 2013, a slightly faster rate of growth than during several prior years, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released Thursday. Like much of California, the Sacramento region experienced a slowdown in population growth during the recession. Couples put […]
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• North Tahoe Public Utility District is reinstating the Recreation and Parks Commission. For more info or to apply for a seat, contact Tracey Towner at 530.546.4212 or ttowner@ntpud.org. • Dave Fromer Soccer Camp for boys and girls ages 5-12 will be Aug. 18-22 in Tahoe City. Go online for more info. • Truckee High […]
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Stateline’s drop in gaming revenue in February was not as bad as it was statewide. Throughout Nevada casinos took in $926 million, a drop of 13.7 percent compared to 2013. On the South Shore the number was $15 million, for a 10 percent decline. Reno casinos saw a slight uptick at 1 percent or $44 […]
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By Carolyn Tyler and Lyanne Melendez, KGO-TV The fallout continues just one day after state Sen. Leland Yee was arrested on public corruption charges. Both of California’s senators are now weighing in on his arrest. On Thursday, Yee addressed his immediate future. He now says he will withdraw his candidacy for California Secretary of State. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Will the South Lake Tahoe library be able to continue to provide the resources and programs that it has been? That is a question a group of concerned residents were discussing this week as they gathered to talk about the role of the library, what it provides and how to get voters […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth’s dinner serving at St. Theresa Church’s Grace Hall on March 24 was sponsored by the Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670. The Elks Lodge Adopt A Day donation of $250 made it possible for B&B to serve a hot, nutritious meal to over 85 guests, provide seconds for those still […]
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Rep. Tom McClintock’s office is providing a forum for veterans’ service providers, American Legion and VFW representatives, and community program sponsors that assist active-duty military, wounded warriors, and military families. To participate, call the congressman’s Granite Bay office at 916.786.5560. The forum is designed to provide veterans with the information they need to access the […]
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