By Kathryn Reed So many groups on the South Shore are dedicated to providing services to youth. It’s adults identifying problems or noting successes; it’s adults finding solutions. Seldom, though, are the youths asked what they think. In a twist seldom seen, the adults in the room Wednesday night deferred to high school students. Daniel […]
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By Kathryn Reed How the South Lake Tahoe city attorney’s office will function in the future is expected to be discussed at the April 27 special City Council meeting. The goal when two attorneys were hired nearly a year ago was to cut down on the use of outside counsel. “And it is still a […]
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Friends of Tahoe Arts Project, Please help Tahoe Arts Project receive $7,500 from Raley’s. Between now and May 12 go to the website below and vote for Tahoe Arts Project. You can vote once a day. They are giving out five cash awards to the organizations with the most votes. Here’s how: 1. Click here […]
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By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee CalPERS’ largest investment partner made dramatic concessions to the pension fund Monday, agreeing to stop hiring placement agents and to cut its management fees by $125 million. The deal with Wall Street powerhouse Apollo Global Management underscores CalPERS’ clout in the financial world – and cuts to the heart of […]
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By Gus Thomson, Auburn Journal Placer County is moving ahead with a new, $3.5 million building purchase in Tahoe City. The Board of Supervisors approved an option to purchase the 11,400-square-foot Customs House building most famously formerly occupied by Starbucks. Approval came on a 5-0 vote at a recent meeting with District 5 Supervisor Jennifer […]
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To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Nevada State Parks, State Parks is partnering with the Recreational Trails Program to sponsor a 75 Mile Club. Hike, bike, snowshoe, cross country ski or ride a horse on 75 miles of designated trails in Nevada state parks, complete and submit the tracking form and receive a Certificate of […]
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Recreation, forest health, fuels reduction, wildlife habitat, watershed restoration and aquatic habitat will be the subject of meetings next month conducted by the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the U.S. Forest Service. The public is encouraged to attend to learn about and comment on the forest plan revision, which is agency’s blue print of […]
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The Lake Tahoe Unified School District citizens’ committee that oversees the $64.5 million bond approved by voters in November 2008 has issued its annual report. Click on report for the details.
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South Tahoe High School Burger Night at the Red Hut on Ski Run Boulevard is April 30 from 5-7pm. The event benefits the South Tahoe High School Performing Arts Booster Association. Dinner includes a burger (veggie available) homemade chips, beverage and a sundae or root beer float. Tickets are $10. They can be purchased at […]
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Day of the Young Child — a fun-filled day with free activities is June 19 at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Tahoe from 10am-2pm.
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