• Lake Tahoe-based McCall Realty is presenting $10,000 to area children’s nonprofit organizations Aug. 5 from 4–7pm. It will include free barbecue, drinks, kids’ activities and a 5pm check presentation in the Round Hill Mall, 212 Elks Point Drive in Zephyr Cove. • The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation AmeriCorps Team’s video “Carrying Our Community” was […]
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By Frank X. Mullen Jr., Reno Gazette-Journal Researchers in Illinois, Utah, and California have confirmed that an original Abraham Lincoln document from the 1830s was carried by one of Lincoln’s militia buddies on the ill-fated Donner Party expedition to California in the 1840s. The researchers said the document, an 1832 list of the men in […]
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The 41st Annual Community of Writers at Squaw Valley will convene again this August with workshops in fiction, nonfiction and screenwriting. Participants assemble each day for workshops, as well as attend presentations on the craft and business of writing led by renowned authors/teachers. Most events are free and open to the public. Click here or […]
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By Tom Knudson, Sacramento Bee It seemed a perfect symmetry: California, the world’s high-tech capital, would lead the way in recycling the debris of our digital revolution. But five years after its launch, the state government-run electronic waste program stands out not as a model of the green innovation for which California is famous but […]
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By Mark Tarte, Oakland Tribune The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District has been around for more than 60 years. Founded in 1947, it has been an integral part of Livermore for generations of kids and families since the beginning. Besides the parks and facilities it operates around town, the district also has a treat […]
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By Kathryn Reed Finding fault – that’s usually what a grand jury does. It’s getting more difficult to do that at the South Lake Tahoe jail. Every year the two jails in El Dorado County are scrutinized by the grand jury – it’s the law. Commendations are extremely unusual. The South Lake Tahoe jail received […]
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By Ray Hagar, Reno Gazette-Journal LAS VEGAS — They came from cross the state tonight — Nevadans involved in sports, schools, banking and government — to pray for the soul of departed former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn, who died here Thursday after falling from the roof of his home. U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Las Vegas, […]
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The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce Garden Party Business After Hours Mixer at Kingsbury Square is July 28 from 5:30–7:30pm. The Garden Party mixer is hosted by member businesses located in Kingsbury Square, including Sunbasin Nursery, Balance Body Studios, KRLT 93.9 “The Lake” and KOWL 1490 “The Owl”, Erik Watada State Farm and […]
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Living History Day at Sugar Pine Point State Park on the West Shore on July 31 from 10am-4pm, with Ehrman Mansion open house, historical speakers, vintage car display, artists in residence and live music.
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The Incline Village Tennis Center hosts a professional exhibition match July 31 at 11am between Jan-Michael Gambill (formerly No. 14 in the world) and Robert Kendrick (currently No. 153 in the world). Cost is $5/adults and kids are free.
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