By Kathryn Reed While the projected deficit for this fiscal year is expected to be less than originally forecast, the city of South Lake Tahoe is looking at approximately a $1 million shortfall each year through 2017-18. City Manager Nancy Kerry went over the mid-year budget at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, while also providing indicators […]
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To the community, The city’s determination to “sell” paid parking and residential permit parking to the residents of South Lake Tahoe is being met with strong opposition. The almost 100 people that attended Monday night’s Residential Parking Permit and Kiosks meeting (just the title is confusing) was a demonstration of how passionate this community is […]
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By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe’s next city attorney hails from the San Joaquin Valley. Tom Watson, whom the council on May 7 unanimously agreed to hire, is currently a partner with Fike & Watson in Clovis. The firm contracts out to be counsel for various cities. Watson represents Woodlake and Mendota – two extremely […]
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By Anthony York, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown put the state’s early wildfire season in global terms Monday, saying the state would have to grow accustomed to more forest fires as a consequence of climate change. Brown’s remarks at the CalFire aviation management unit in Sacramento came as firefighters in Ventura County […]
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Summer is known as rescue season for many in law enforcement. That is why for the last two months the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team based in South Lake Tahoe has been undergoing basic training in areas involving technical rescue, basic radio communications, land navigation, basic survival, helicopter operations and preparation […]
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Volunteers are key to the success of Camp Sunrise, a free bereavement camp for children, and are needed for the June 14-16. Held at Galilee Camp & Conference Center in Glenbrook, Camp Sunrise is founded on the understanding that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a safe, supportive and understanding environment. This free […]
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By Ed Komenda, Las Vegas Sun The U.S. casino industry captured $37.3 billion in gaming revenues in 2012, a 4.8 percent increase from 2011. That growth rate is largest since the recession swept through the industry in 2008, according to an annual report released today by the American Gaming Association. The AGA’s “State of the […]
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The Cork & More is hosting a wine tasting event May 16 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Tahoe Art League’s scholarship program. The event starts at 7pm. Cost is $15. It is recommended tickets be purchased in advance by calling (530) 544.5253. Cork & More is located at 1032 Al Tahoe Blvd., […]
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By Paul Davidson and John Waggoner, USA Today Stock markets and corporate profits are breaking records. The economy suddenly looks brighter after the government’s surprising report Friday that employers added 635,000 jobs the past three months. But instead of celebrating, many working Americans are borrowing a line from the 1996 movie “Jerry Maguire” — “Show […]
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• Unity at the Lake is having a yard sale May 25 from 8:30am-1pm at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. For more info, call (530) 544.2266. • Doors open at 4pm June 1 at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center for bingo. The center is at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. For more information, […]
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