Three veteran South Lake Tahoe firefighters retired in December. Combined, they had nearly 70 years of experience. Capt. Jeffery Valney served 27 years, Capt. Steve served for 21 years and engineer Roger Koeck also served for 21 years.
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By Steve Timko, Reno Gazette-Journal For the first time in more than 70 years, Nevada has lost population, according to Nevada state demographer estimates. Between July 2008 and July 2009, Nevada’s population dipped by 27,677 people, about 1 percent, to 2,711,056, state demographer Jeff Hardcastle said Wednesday. In the previous 12 months, Nevada added about […]
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It’s the last day to ski this decade — so get out there. First, read the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.
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To the community, Earlier this year, Bread & Broth reached a milestone — 20 years of serving meals to the South Lake Tahoe community. The two decades of service would not have been possible without the generous support of the local businesses and individuals who have donated their time and money. As we reflect upon […]
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South Tahoe Refuse will have regular garbage service on New Year’s Day. Christmas trees will picked up until Jan. 8 for no extra charge. Trees should not be taller than 6 feet.
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By Bill O’Driscoll, Reno Gazette-Journal George Clooney brings the life of a top-tier frequent flier to movie screens this month in “Up in the Air,” showing what a gazillion miles get you in perks on the ground and in flight. What’s offered at Reno-Tahoe International Airport for air warriors? Not what you might see in […]
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As of Jan. 1, the El Dorado County marriage license index is no longer a public record. You will need a notarized application for all license copies. Applications can be found in the download section of the website. The new fee is $14 per copy.
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“Vagina Monologues” casting call on Jan. 5 from 6-9pm at the South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center. To see more details and RSVP, click here.
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By Roger Phelps, Ledger Dispatch Kirkwood Mountain Resort is seeking to amend its Amador County use permit so it can convert employee housing on its property to lodge some guests at low cost. Kirkwood finds that its employees are tending to find off-resort housing in nearby urban areas at Lake Tahoe and in the Carson […]
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By Denise Sloan Smart STATELINE — For more years than many of us have been alive, James Haake has been basking in the glow of stage lights, then movie lights, then TV camera lights and back to stage lights. Tonight, when the lights go dark on “Carnival Cabaret†at the Horizon Casino Resort, Haake –- […]
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