By Terry Gardner, Los Angeles Times Two Seattle tour companies have launched Travelers Against Plastic to motivate travelers and tour operators to say “no” to disposable plastic water bottles and choose other methods of ensuring their water is safe to drink. Crooked Trails and Wildland Adventures launched the website, which allows travelers to make a […]
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There will be a community meeting to learn the facts about the South Lake Tahoe residential parking permit program on May 6. City staff will be in attendance to answer questions about this program. It will be at the senior center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., from 5:30-7pm. More info about the program may be found […]
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By Kathryn Reed Fresh produce is about to arrive on the South Shore – and it doesn’t involve a grocery store. The farmers’ market season begins Friday at Kahle Community Park in Stateline. This is the first market to open in the area. It will be one of three on the South Shore. Markets throughout […]
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Mallow and Orchid are back. These beautiful siblings were adopted a few months ago, but one member of the family became very allergic to them. One good outcome of their short stay in a new home is that they are now more relaxed and confident than when they were first in the shelter. They are […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the April 14, 2013 Contra Costa Times. When it comes to California’s 112 community colleges, is the glass half-full or half-empty? After careful study of the state’s Student Success Scorecard for the community colleges, we are inclined to opt for the former. We willingly admit that we have long […]
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Placer County Board of Supervisors received a progress report last week about the Lake Tahoe Basin Community Plans. Primary efforts include consolidating the nine current Tahoe Basin Plans with one overarching community plan and four local area plans. In consolidating the existing community plans into a single policy document, the update is addressing planning documents […]
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On April 30 from 3:30-5pm, the World Explorers Club at the South Lake Tahoe Public Library will be hosting a student from Germany, Rebekka Kuehnapfel. All are invited to come and meet Rebekka and learn about life in Germany and her adventures as a foreign exchange student at South Tahoe High School. At 3:15pm, Deborah […]
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By Laurel Rosenhall, Sacramento Bee At first glance, the role interest groups play in crafting laws in California seems easy to spot. Unlike in many states, legislative analyses list “sponsors” for many bills, indicating that a lobbyist suggested – perhaps even wrote – and martialed forces for the measure. But a Bee review of sponsored […]
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Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley is offering a three-day workshop and benefit concert with world-renowned acoustic guitarist Alex DeGrassi. All levels are welcome to participate in a casual atmosphere as DeGrassi offers insight into techniques, arranging, and his extensive performing experience. Instruction will be in the mornings. Workshop attendees receive free admission to the concert. […]
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• Lake Tahoe Community College is having a career fair May 14 from 10am-1pm. • Tahoe Expedition Academy in Kings Beach will launch its first ninth-grade class in the fall, and will add a grade level each year so it goes through grade 12. • Liberty Utilities took a survey of customers. The results are […]
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