To the community, The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware of an explosive hazard known as a “works bomb”. Although the presence of these devices has not been reported in Douglas County, citizens should be aware of their danger. A “works bomb” is described as a mix of water, aluminum […]
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With the busy Fourth of July holiday approaching, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to help protect public safety and our environment. Keep wildfire prevention in mind during Fourth of July celebrations. Possession of fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires […]
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Bring your human and canine companions and join the California Tahoe Conservancy for fun and educational Doggie Day festivities at Cove East near the Tahoe Keys Marina in South Tahoe on June 30. The event begins is from 4-7pm. This is the first Doggie Day event hosted on CTC land. The event is free. Pet-friendly […]
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By Kathryn Reed A rebuke almost loud enough to wake the dead was issued by the El Dorado County Grand Jury against the Happy Homestead Cemetery District – its board of directors in particular. In bold the document says, “The HHCD Board of Directors failed to respond to the Grand Jury.” This civil grand jury, […]
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Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube will be in the house at MontBleu Resort in Stateline on July 17, enabling new and old schoolers to get down. Known for his ultra-smooth, laid back raps and melodic rhyming, Snoop delivers iconic “double speak” lingo – adding “izzle” to his music. His success has spanned the last two […]
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“Lights on the Lake,” Lake Tahoe South Shore’s July 4th fireworks extravaganza, is one of the most popular Independence Day celebrations in the West with more than 100,000 onlookers. The event has received national media exposure. Holiday weekend visitors can expect the fireworks show to explode into unusual and whimsical shapes such as jellyfish, stars, […]
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A leaking sewer manhole is being repaired on Highway 28 at Secline Street in Kings Beach through midnight Wednesday. Contractor Marques Pipeline is dong the work. Motorists can expect one lane of east and westbound lanes will be open through the work zone.
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By Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee C.J. Graham is a master multitasker. With less than a week to go before the Thursday grand opening of Thunder Valley Casino’s new hotel, spa and expanded gaming area, there is no time for otherwise. He and the tribal owners have high hopes for Thunder Valley. The United Auburn Indian […]
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The Cash Only Band is coming to the South Shore’s historic Boathouse Theatre on July 1 at 7:30pm. Founded by front man guitarist Davin Kangas in 2002, the Cash Only Band started out as a Johnny Cash Tribute band and is a musical interpretation, not an impersonation. Other band members include South Lake Tahoe’s Nate […]
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By Kathryn Reed Four members of the South Lake Tahoe City Council met from 11:15am-2pm on Sunday in closed session to interview two candidates for city manager. No action was taken. This came exactly one week after the elected officials interviewed two other men for the position. It is not known if the other candidates […]
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