By Kathryn Reed It appears Douglas County’s elected officials and staff are not communicating well. Commissioners Nancy McDermid and Greg Lynn met Friday morning with Chuck Bluth at his Glenbrook residence to discuss the disputed parking lot of the Nugget Building in Stateline. (This is where Sushi Pier and other businesses are.) Commissioners then went […]
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• Bijou Bash is returning to South Lake Tahoe at the park by the same name on Sept. 11 from 11-4pm. • In January 1936, Nevada Highways and Parks, known today as Nevada magazine, was introduced to travelers. In 2011, it will celebrate 75 years with a special issue. Visit nevadamagazine.com or call (775) 687. […]
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By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe’s next city manager has read the grand jury report, he knows the disconnect between the government and the people it is supposed to serve, he knows about shoveling snow, he knows about the economic rollercoaster ride of a tourism based economy – and still Tony O’Rourke accepted the job. […]
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To the community, With the 4th of July quickly approaching, Sheriff Ron Pierini and members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wish to take a moment to remind and educate our residents and guests that the possession and or discharge of fireworks in Douglas County is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Persons found in […]
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Families looking for an outdoor educational experience can head to the Valhalla Grand Hall located at the Tahoe Tallac Historic Site on Highway 89 on the South Shore. From July 5-9, children ages 4-15 are invited to discover their power to create in a series of Expression Painting Classes. Created by Gina Stowell, the classes […]
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By Austin Fay HOMEWOOD — Something has to be done in regards to the proposed Homewood Mountain Resort development. That was the overriding sentiment of Friday’s meeting of the Friends of the West Shore, a nonprofit organization aiming to provide a community voice to Homewood’s development plans. Water usage, the height of the new lodge […]
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By Kara Lapoint, Reno Gazette-Journal Blue rafts from two commercial rafting companies typically pack the stretch of the Truckee River between Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows this time of year. But don’t look for them this Fourth of July weekend, one of the busiest of the year. Low water levels have left Truckee River Raft […]
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By KCRA A bear that attacked a camper near Union Valley Reservoir in Eldorado National Forest going into the holiday weekend was shot and killed by wardens Friday evening. The attack occurred at about 2 a.m. at the Yellowjacket Campground, located at the Sierra reservoir. Kirsten Macintyre with the California Department of Fish and Game […]
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It took an El Dorado County Superior Court jury about a day to convict Joshua Barber of kidnapping, infliction of torture, aggravated assault and terrorist threats. Co-defendant Amanda Johnson entered a plea agreement to which she was sentenced to 11 years in state prison in return for truthful testimony against Barber. The two were involved […]
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Publisher’s note: The following is a letter South Lake Tahoe City Manager Dave Jinkens sent to Tahoe’s congressman on July 2, 2010. Dear Representative (Tom) McClintock, I am writing to express the concern of the mayor and council of South Lake Tahoe of any federal legislation that would undermine the ability of our city to […]
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