By Blair Anthony Robertson and April Dembosky, Sacramento Bee You might think the forward-thinking Matt Ericson and family would be sitting pretty right now. For the past three days in El Dorado County, thousands of homes all around him have been without power, thanks to unusual amounts of snow coupled with persistent cold weather. Ericson […]
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By Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee Pacific Gas & Electric crews overnight restored electricity to another 2,300 of the utility’s customers in the mountains of El Dorado County. However, about 6,700 customers remain without power four days after a winter snow storm hit at low elevations, forcing tree limbs onto power lines in various parts of […]
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Call in to KTHO FM 96.1/AM-590 (530.544.8255) this morning starting at 10:15 when Lake Tahoe News Publisher Kathryn Reed moderates the Ask the TRPA radio show. Or listen online at www.kthoradio.com.
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By Kathryn Reed Cold doesn’t even begin to describe what it feels like outside. The record low temperature for Lake Tahoe on Dec. 8 was smashed. The new record of 13 below zero beat the previous record set in 1994 by 10 degrees. However, on Dec. 9 the record wasn’t even close to being broken. […]
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Publisher’s note: The following was given to Lake Tahoe News by someone other than the city manager. The information, though, was disseminated by the city manager to people beyond the South Lake Tahoe City Council. LTN first broke this story. Click here for that story. Wednesday 12:41 a.m. Mayor and Council: I am writing to […]
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Letter to the community, Our talented local and guest communities of ‘yarn folk’ have out done themselves once again. Over 750 warm and wonderful handmade items were donated to the ‘Caps for Kids’ program. Christmas Cheer distributes of all the goodies: hats, scarves, socks, booties, wrist warmers, slippers, headbands, blankets, & mittens. Thank you – […]
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In this economy, Squaw Valley strives to make the revitalizing sports of skiing and snowboarding accessible to all by creating targeted deals for a multitude of demographics. For instance, on the heels of last winter’s order from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to furlough salaried and non-union California state employees, Squaw Valley introduced “Furlough Friday†discounted lift […]
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Publisher’s note: Get in the spirit and share your idea for a gift valued at $20 or less. Click here for details. garyangelica (yes, it’s really all lowercase and one word), men’s and women’s clothing and gift, located next to Nestle Toll House in the Heavenly Village says it has the perfect gift ideas and […]
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Sierra Resort awarded three stand out employees the golden, silver and bronze Eagle awards during an annual dinner each fall. Eagle awards are given to employees who have gone above and beyond their duty in service to other departments and the resort as a whole. This year’s party had a “Godfather” theme — which explains […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will be conducting prescribed fire operations in several areas located along the West and South shores of Lake Tahoe starting Dec. 10 and continuing through the weekend as weather and staffing allow. Operations will be conducted in the Meeks Meadow area near Meeks Bay Trail on approximately 140 acres. […]
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