By Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee The images conjured up by the allegations against Nancy Garrido’s attorney are almost laughable: a lawyer drinking in his country club bar and boasting about the huge case he’s been handed. But are they enough to warrant his removal from the case? That was the issue legal experts were considering […]
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By Kathryn Reed Effective today, Stephen Wysong has resigned as treasurer of South Lake Tahoe, a position he has had since 1990. Wysong is the second person to have this elected position — the other being John Upton. When the city was first incorporated in 1965 the treasurer position was not part of the mix. […]
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By Sallie Ross-Filgo Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches. Place the tree in plain water immediately after re-cutting the trunk at least one-half inch above the old cut. The container you use for your tree should hold 2 to 4 quarts of […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Most ski resorts rated highly for efforts to protect sensitive watersheds and habitat but are doing too little to respond to climate change, a coalition of environmental groups reports. Sixteen of 20 ski resorts in California and Nevada got a B grade or better for watershed protection, while 17 earned […]
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Alpine Meadows will open Dec. 5 with beginner through advanced terrain via Roundhouse high speed quad chair and Meadow double chair from 9am to 4pm, weather and conditions permitting. “The Alpine Meadows snowmaking team has taken advantage of the cold temperatures throughout the past month to prepare for opening day,†Kent Hoopingarner, Alpine Meadows general […]
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The El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division ‘s H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics scheduled for mid-December will be open to all El Dorado County residents. El Dorado County Health Officer Olivia Kasirye is also advising local physicians in the community, who have been focused on vaccinating high risk individuals over the past […]
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Kirkwood Mountain Resort will open Dec. 4 with intermediate terrain along with a handful of terrain park features including boxes and rails. Lift ticket pricing for opening weekend is scheduled to be $37 for adults (ages 19 to 64). A full list of pricing across all age groups is available online at www.kirkwood.com/tickets/. “Forecasters are […]
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By Whitworth University staff SPOKANE — Whitworth University is sending three swimmers to compete at the 2009 AT&T Short Course National Championships, December 3-5, at the Weyerhaueser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Wash. Natalie Turner (Sr., South Lake Tahoe), Michael Woodward (Jr., Springfield, Ore.) and Rory Buck (So., Dubai, U.A.E.) will race against […]
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The Tahoe Choir presents the music of J.S. Bach with a string quartet Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at 8pm at the LTCC Duke Theatre in South Lake Tahoe. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $l0 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. There will be a performance at St. Theresa’s at […]
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It’s another great day to be on the slopes at Lake Tahoe. Read the ski report brought to you by Curtis Fong, the Guy from Lake Tahoe. If you are on the South Shore tonight, Warren Miller’s latest movie is showing at MontBleu and again on Saturday.
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