A South Lake Tahoe police vehicle was hit Thursday afternoon at the Y. The officer, whose name has not been released, was going through the intersection with lights and sires on when a vehicle towing a boat broadsided the cop car. Lt. Brian Williams told Lake Tahoe News no one required medical care at the […]
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Sprinkle or Shower? Efficient Irrigation is the subject of an Aug. 5 talk at Lake Tahoe Community College’s demonstration garden. This 5:30pm talk will focus on setting up and maintaining an irrigation system for most efficient use. Green Thumb is a series of talks and demonstrations on gardening in Tahoe, presented by the Lake Tahoe […]
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The Placer County Sheriff Office’s search and rescue teams have started their annual telemarketing fundraising drive throughout the county, beginning in Lake Tahoe. This year, search and rescue is hoping to purchase mobile communications equipment for the Lake Tahoe area. Search and rescue volunteers donate thousands of hours each year to locate lost hikers, skiers […]
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By Elizabeth Campbell, Bloomberg U.S. beef production is plunging to a 21-year low after surging feed costs spurred ranchers to cut herds, signaling record prices for consumers and higher costs for buyers from McDonald’s Corp. to Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Production in the U.S. will decline 4.9 percent to 10.93 million metric tons in 2014, […]
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The Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off in South Lake Tahoe is Sept. 14 from 10am to 4pm. The event is free. It will include door prizes, vendors, food, games, giveaways, and authors signing books. Buy a bowl and vote for your favorite Tahoe chili. The festival is at the South Lake Tahoe Parks and […]
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The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is looking for people to participate in the Citizens Law Enforcement Academy. The 17-week academy begins Aug. 27. Each week participants learn about a different aspect of the department. Classes are Tuesdays from 6-9pm in Placerville. Applications are available online.
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On Aug. 4, TOCCATA — Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus — will continue its 21-concert Summer MusicFest with the annual presentation of NorthStar Chamber Players. The two concert series opens at Squaw Valley Chapel (444 Squaw Peak Road in Olympic Valley) at 5pm. The chamber music series features Toni Healy on flute, Amy Heald on […]
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By Mike TeSelle, KCRA-TV Why did Donna Lass disappear? Was the then-25-year-old nurse killed? Is she the 12th victim of Northern California’s infamous Zodiac Killer? “We don’t know. … Of course it captures one’s imagination, because it’s such an intriguing case,” said Lt. Brian Williams with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. On Sept. 6, […]
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Aug. 4 from 10am-4pm is the annual open house at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care. This is the one opportunity of the year the public is allowed to pass beyond the fenced area to see the cages and animals that are in rehabilitation. Retail wear is available to buy. LTWC is at 1485 Cherry Hills Circle […]
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A meeting on Aug. 6 will focus on community impacts of September’s Ironman Lake Tahoe. The 5:30pm meeting will be at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. The sold-out triathlon is Sept. 22. More than 2,500 athletes will be competing. Race director Keats McConigal, assistant director Todd Jackson and course director David Reid […]
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