The Lake Tahoe Historical Society will have its fall meeting on Oct. 19 at 7pm in the Lodge at Camp Richardson. Dave Borges will open the program with a short talk on early days at Emerald Bay followed by a film on the story of Vikingsholm just released by the State Parks of California. Helen […]
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Celebrating its 48th consecutive year, the North Tahoe Ski Swap, slated Oct. 23 9am-3pm at North Tahoe High School gymnasium, is an annual local event that heralds the beginning of the much anticipated winter snow and snowboard season. Offering a dizzying variety of snow sports equipment and clothing, this year’s event will not disappoint the […]
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By Tony Bizjak, Sacramento Bee State officials have unveiled a dramatic new design for California driver’s license cards, using technological advances they say put the state years ahead of counterfeiters. The cards – issued beginning this month to new and renewing drivers – will be among the most secure in the world, said Matt Paulin, […]
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Free flu shots are coming to Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village. On Oct. 22 from 11am–2pm in Patterson Hall, Hometown Health will offer free walk-in flu vaccinations to individuals with the following insurance plans: · Hometown Health – HMO or PPO · Senior Care Plus · State of Nevada – HMO · Medicare – […]
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All the smoke people are seeing and smelling on the South Shore is a controlled burn on Kingsbury Grade. U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews area off Buchanan Drive burning 10-15 acres. The burn could last through Friday. State and local fire management agencies may also be conducting prescribed fire work during this period. Residents […]
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The “Kokanee Literary Journal” reading is Oct. 19 in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe. The reception starts at 6:30pm, reading at 7pm. The journal will be available for purchase for $10. Refreshments will be served. The “Kokanee” features poetry, short stories and essays by LTCC students, alumni, and […]
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Barton Health Foundation’s second annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day is Nov. 5 at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. Registration is at 11:30am, lunch and program from noon-2pm. Barton Health grants will be distributed. Cost is $25 per person. RSVP by Nov. 1 by calling (530) 543.5909 or email foundation@bartonhealth.org.
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The Truckee River Watershed Council on Oct. 27 from 6-8pm at the Truckee Donner PUD is having a public information meeting regarding the Coldstream Canyon restoration project design and implementation. Coldstream Canyon, or Cold Creek, extends from the crest of the Sierra Nevada to just west of Truckee. There is a long history of human […]
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Who and what to vote for? Those are questions Californians who vote by mail are asking themselves now, Nevadans who vote early will soon answer and everyone else will decide Nov. 2. On the South Shore, three seats are open on the South Lake Tahoe City Council and the two Douglas County Commission incumbents are […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is providing a glimpse into what skiers and boarders can expect at Lake Tahoe area resorts for the 2010-11 season. Squaw Valley: Home of the 1960 Winter Olympics for good reason • Projected opening date: Nov. 20 • Daily adult lift ticket: TBA; last season’s was $83 • What’s new?: […]
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