To the community, As summer road construction begins, the Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to drive safely in road work zones during National Work Zone Awareness Week April 19-23 and throughout the year. “Each driver truly needs to give their undivided attention while driving, particularly through road work zones. That means always driving […]
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Green pioneer Ben Solomon moderates a discussion on clean energy innovation with Jim Croce, the president and CEO of the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization, on April 29 at 7pm at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, Room 139. They will explore how clean energy can contribute to economic growth and diversification. Croce will […]
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Legislation by Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R—Roseville, that would protect vital snow removal funding in Sierra Nevada, passed the Assembly Transportation Committee with bipartisan support on Monday. “Snow removal is critical to help keep our mountain communities like South Lake Tahoe and Truckee safe and prosperous during the winter months,” Gaines said in a statement. “Not […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews expect to conduct prescribed fire operations in Meeks Canyon on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore beginning April 20. The project would continue throughout the week if favorable weather conditions persist, with the goal of completing 60 acres. State and local fire management agencies may also be conducting prescribed fire work […]
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By Kathryn Reed A vehicle accident on Kingsbury Grade just after midnight Monday knocked out power to 2,300 customers. All customers but the one located closest to the intersection of Kingsbury Grade and Terrace View Drive had power back on by 7:30am. Businesses and residents on Lower Kingsbury Grade in Stateline are on a different […]
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By Jeanine Benca, Contra Costa Times LIVERMORE — If you want to stay at Camp Shelly this summer, be prepared to pay s’more. For wholesome family fun at dirt cheap prices, local residents always have been able to count on the campground — a no-frills site near the south shore of Lake Tahoe operated by […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County residents are being advised to beware of mailers offering to reduce property taxes for a fee. County Assessor Tim Holcomb said property owners can obtain the same tax relief without a fee by contacting the Assessor’s Office. The latest mailer, from Property Tax Assessor Records Corp., offers […]
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Here is the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.
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By Kathryn Reed Even though nearly $1 million has been cut from the Douglas County Parks and Recreation budget in three years, expansion and improvements are always being considered. Kahle Community Center in Stateline would like to develop its open attic space that is sitting unused. This would add about 2,000 square feet to the […]
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By Lisa Huard WICKENBURG, Ariz. – About 150 years ago it was gold, the fertile soil and ranch land that drew people to this Phoenix-area town. Toiling the land is no longer necessary. The guest ranch is more about pampering than ranching. Wickenburg is located in Arizona’s Maricopa County and is approximately 12 miles square. […]
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