Lake Tahoe ski report, March 8
Here is the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.
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Comments sought on how to restore Tahoe ecosystem
The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) is accepting public comment on capital projects and science themes that have been recommended for funding to help restore the Lake Tahoe Basin ecosystem, using Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) Round 11 funds. Twenty-one project proposals were received, addressing four federal vision focus areas: watershed and […]
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South Tahoe a biggest carbon loser?
Hello everyone, The Sierra Nevada Alliance has submitted a fresh, new project, “The Biggest Carbon Loser,†to Brighter Planet’s Project Fund. The fund seeks to provide motivated Americans with seed money for projects that help people fight and adapt to climate change in their own hometowns. The Biggest Carbon Loser project is a community-wide competition […]
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Nevada Small Farm Conference
The Nevada Small Farm Conference keynote speaker is Vance Corum of Farmers’ Markets America in Vancouver, Wash. The conference is March 12-13 at the Fallon Convention Center. Corum will address “The Next Generation: Farmer Innovations & Keeping Our Kids on the Farm.†Corum will highlight farms that have successfully transitioned to the next generation by […]
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EDC extends hours for Child Support Services
El Dorado County’s Department of Child Support Services will extend its office hours for Placerville and South Lake Tahoe from 8am-7pm on March 10 and April 7. This is an opportunity for working parents to visit the office in the evening and see a child support professional. If you have questions, contact 866.901.3212.
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Hate crime trial begins today in ’07 attack at El Dorado Beach
By Kathryn Reed The trial for a former South Lake Tahoe couple charged with a federal hate crime starts today in Sacramento. Joseph, 56, and Georgia, 52, Silva were residents of the South Shore when they were arrested in July 2007 on charges of physically assaulting and yelling racial slurs at Vishal Wadhwa and his […]
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LTCC ‘Laramie Project’ actors struggle with difficult topic
By Susan Wood When South Shore actor Rhonda Keen considers the “Laramie Project” opening next weekend at Lake Tahoe Community College, the local production hits home on many fronts. The stirring docu-drama to be performed at Duke Theatre from March 12-14 and March 18-21 was introduced by the New York Tectonic Theatre and writer-director Moises […]
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Plunge into Lake Tahoe to support Special Olympics
On March 20, hundreds of brave souls with warm hearts will be taking the Plunge for Special Olympics. Join Area Director Jody Filgo and others to help raise funds for the Special Olympics South Lake Tahoe athletes. It is easy to participate and there is still time to join. Register online and then email family, […]
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Olympic-like sledding event at Alpine
Alpine Meadows congratulates Errol Kerr of the Jamaica Ski Team for his 9th place finish at the 2010 Winter Olympic Ski Cross competition. To welcome him home, Alpine Meadows has officially deemed Kerr the guest of honor and star judge for the Red Bull Schlittentag competition March 13. Although Schlittentag has yet to be named […]
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3 days of freestyle competition at Squaw
Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley are set to host the nation’s top mogul, aerial and halfpipe skiers for the 2010 Sprint US Freestyle Championships on March 26-28. In addition to world-class competitions, US Freestyle Championships brings on and off-hill entertainment for all to enjoy. A Friday night party on the KT-22 Sundeck, a live hip […]
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