By Adam Nagourney, New York Times LOS ANGELES — After years of grueling battles over state budget deficits and spending cuts, California has a new challenge on its hands: too much money. An unexpected surplus is fueling an argument over how the state should respond to its turn of good fortune. The amount is a […]
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Placer County isn’t just a place to visit, it’s an area film crews like to shoot. In the last 15 years, millions of dollars have been generated from film companies. The vistas, abundant recreational activities and diverse terrain have been used in feature films, television commercials and photography for national companies. Beverly Lewis, director of […]
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By Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times A magnitude 5.7 temblor Thursday night was the largest earthquake to shake California since 2008 and has generated curiosity from seismologists. The temblor occurred in a rugged section of Northern California that has not been studied as thoroughly as Southern California and the Bay Area and has less monitoring […]
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The wagon train will make its annual trek along Highway 50 in June. The Highway 50 Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to horse and wagon enthusiasts, and the historical re-enactment of the Great Western Migration captures the spirit of the old West. Rendezvous at Zephyr Cove for an evening of cowboy poetry, Western music […]
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Scott Gabler was awarded the California Volunteer of the Year award by the governor. Gabler is the South Lake Tahoe search and rescue program volunteer manager for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. In 2012 the local SAR team responded to 94 incidents. Out of those calls, Gabler responded to 86, making his deployment participation […]
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The early photo is from Dave Borges, while the current photo is from me. Here is Bijou, on Highway 50 as it appeared circa 1956 (parked blue car at far right appears to be a 1955 Dodge Coronet; the oncoming blue Ford = 1956?). Bijou is French meaning “jewel” which described its deep white beach […]
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By Kathryn Reed Between the producer of SnowGlobe wanting to be paid and the use of the field being a question mark, the New Year’s Eve music festival may not come back to South Lake Tahoe for a third year. “The taxpayers voted to provide funds to construct a community play field and therefore the […]
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By Kenneth Spielvogel A vital component to a healthy pregnancy is some element of exercise. Beyond the potential physical benefits for both mother and fetus, improvement in one’s emotional and overall mental well-being can be achieved through even the simplest of exercise plans. It is important to establish clear guidelines with your health care provider […]
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Publisher’s note: This letter was submitted to the city in regards to the Chateau project. It is reprinted with permission. Members of the city of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission: As a former member of the Planning Commission for approximately 13 years, I am well aware of the difficult task that you have before you […]
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In June, several Lake Tahoe agencies are kicking off a volunteer effort called “Eyes on the Lake” in which water recreationists of all types will be identifying and reporting on the locations of aquatic invasive plant species that threaten Lake Tahoe. This effort will be led by the League to Save Lake Tahoe, in partnership […]
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