The Ironman Foundation Community Fund will give $50,000 in grants to initiatives and groups in the Lake Tahoe community. The Ironman Foundation will donate funds to the North Lake Tahoe Fire Department toward the purchase of an off-road all terrain rescue vehicle and money to the Squaw Valley Fire Department to purchase additional rescue equipment. […]
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Fall is here and so is the large accumulation of leaves and pine needles. It’s best to clear your roof and gutters now before the snow renders them inaccessible. Turned on heat tape under a buildup of leaves or needles can start a roof fire. South Tahoe Refuse will pick up all bagged leaves and […]
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By Kathryn Reed The “community” in Bijou Community School is real; it’s not just a name. In part this has to do with how the South Lake Tahoe school site is used. It is the only park-like area with grass and a playground between Stateline and the city’s recreation center on Rufus Allen Boulevard. And […]
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To the community, The California Tahoe Conservancy is about to approve the first two of a possible 322 “Asset Lands” sales. These initial sales generated $1.75 million. The identified “Asset Lands” do not belong to the California Tahoe Conservancy; the lands belong to the citizens of California. The executive director and this board are entrusted […]
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Head spinning Halloween costume get-ups will be mashed into a giant four-ring party at one price on Oct. 26 during the 35th annual Freakers Ball at MontBleu in Stateline. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the week of party; go online or call the MontBleu Box Office at 888.829.7630. The […]
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• El Dorado County Board of Supervisors are expected to adopt a $587 million balanced budget for fiscal year 2013-14 on Sept. 24. • Abbi Agency and Boost Creative Services have merged to form one marketing company. • In honor of Nevada’s 150th birthday in 2014, Nevada magazine is publishing a book titled “Historical Nevada: […]
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By Melissa Pandika, Los Angeles Times As climate change heats our oceans, you’d expect temperature-sensitive marine species to flee poleward to cooler waters. So why have some headed to warmer regions toward the equator? Scientists have solved the puzzle. For the most part, these animals are relocating to cooler waters. But since the effects of […]
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Snow is in the forecast. Yes, really. Not much is expected to fall on Saturday and what does is likely to stay above 7,500 feet, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. A low-pressure system will be moving into the Lake Tahoe Basin on Sept. 21 that will bring wind, rain and snow. The […]
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The music of legendary R&B artist Tina Turner will be featured in Simply the Best, a free tribute concert on Sept. 28 at MontBleu in Stateline. But the time is still a mystery. Singer Stephanya has filled Turner’s famous high heels with soulful interpretations of her most beloved songs. For information, call 888.829.7630.
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The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program Home-Delivered Meal Service has a critical need for volunteer drivers. Volunteers are especially needed to help deliver meals in the South Lake Tahoe, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills and Placerville areas. Senior Nutrition Program volunteer drivers deliver meals once a week from 10:30am to noon, Monday through Friday, […]
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