By Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee Phillip Garrido’s lawyer filed papers Wednesday opposing the release of sealed court documents involving kidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard, saying that opening up the documents would doom her client’s chances of ever receiving a fair trial. “This court should keep these documents under seal,” El Dorado County public defender Susan […]
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Taylor Creek Auctions is liquidating an entire estate Nov. 20 at 167 Aynes Court in Stateline. This is a private home behind Lakeside Inn Casino. Some of the items up for auction: two brand new Sleep Fit Mattress sets, 42 inch and 40 inch televisions, artwork, décor, handmade afghans, kitchen appliances, a lawnmower and gardening […]
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The annual Tree of Remembrance Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and the Barton Foundation is Dec. 8 in South Lake Tahoe and Dec. 10 in Carson Valley. Attendees have the opportunity to reflect on the memories they share and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. Attendees will be able to say the […]
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The Sierra Nevada College Concert Choir translates the spirit of the season into music Dec. 2 and Dec. 4 at 7pm at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Incline Village. Forty voices will perform Puccini’s Gloria (messa di Gloria). Puccini’s lyrical melodies and emotionally moving scoring shine brightly in this composition. Under the direction of Donna […]
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• Nevada Department of Wildlife officials are expected to make a decision about reintroducing bear hunts to the state at the December meeting. Emails in support or against the proposal may be sent to ndowinfo@ndow.org. • The open house on Nov. 23 regarding the Homewood project has been canceled because the release of the draft […]
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By Kathryn Reed Rap music is coming from the classroom and teacher Bob Grant is smiling. After all, these are the sounds one of his former students has created. Andre Tyson, better known as rapper Dreda Dre, was at South Tahoe High School on Nov. 17 giving away more than $10,000 in clothes. Dressed in […]
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By Kathryn Reed Using reverse 911 for the first time has brought in an array of leads, and not just about the burglaries in the North Upper Truckee area of El Dorado County. The phone system was used last week and no thefts have been reported this week. The tips are being called “promising”. Small […]
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Sierra Nevada College’s gala is Dec. 3 at 5:30pm m at the Hyatt Regency Incline Village. The Lakeside Ballroom will transformed for the seated dinner. The spotlight will shine on acclaimed violinist Daniel Heifetz, founder of the Heifetz International Music Institute, as he presents an exclusive opportunity for attendees to hear him and two virtuoso […]
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Publisher’s note: This completes this three-part series on South Lake Tahoe’s budget. More stories will come in the future. By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe’s budget is convoluted and difficult to understand. After probing by Lake Tahoe News started earlier this year more documents have been placed on the city’s website. This is a good […]
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By Bob Herbert, New York Times If you had a leak in your roof or in the kitchen or basement, you’d probably think it a good idea to have it taken care of before matters got worse, and more expensive. If only we had the same attitude when it comes to the vast and intricately […]
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