The Douglas County Public Library, Lake Tahoe branch presents Saturday Stories and Crafts on March 23 at 1pm. Miss Carol will read Easter stories and provide a craft. This is for ages 3-12. Young children should be accompanied by an adult. Sign-up by March 21. The Lake Tahoe branch of the Douglas County Public Library […]
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By Kathryn Reed Eat well and exercise. That was the message delivered by Barton Health dietician Lynn Norton for people who are 50 and older who want to live longer. She spoke to about 50 people on March 6 at Lake Tahoe Community College about nutrition and aging. And while much of the information delivered […]
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By Robert Stiles Congratulations, South Lake Tahoe. After reviewing February’s numbers, I’d say our real estate market is in a definite up trend. Six straight months of upward trending has our median sales price now at $254,500. A figure we have not seen since the end of 2011. Although some our neighborhoods are still in […]
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The Tahoe-Douglas Rotary St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is March 15 from 6-10pm at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. The annual event features a traditional Irish buffet, wine tasting, and one of the region’s biggest silent actions to help raise more than $30,000 each year for charitable organizations through grants, projects and donations, mostly supporting the South Shore […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series will celebrate National Poetry Month on April 12 at 7pm in the college library. Three award-winning poets — Kelle Groom, Lexa Hillyer, and Krista Lukas — will read from their works, engage the audience with a Q&A, and sign books. The event is free and open to the community. […]
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By Alicia Chang, AP LOS ANGELES — One of the driest spots on Earth – the Sahara Desert – is increasingly responsible for snow and rain half a world away in the western U.S., a study released last week found. It’s no secret that winds carrying dust, soot and even germs make transcontinental journeys through […]
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Because of safety concerns, the new westbound carpool lane on Highway 50 from Cameron Park Drive to Bass Lake Road in El Dorado County remains closed. A drainage issue was discovered on one section of the new lane. The fix will require repaving, and temperatures are not expected to be warm enough to repave until […]
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Nel’s has been around for decades, just not where it is today. “Nels” Nelson relocated his hardware, appliance and supply store a couple of times, including occupying what had been the dining room in Connolly’s two-story beachfront lodge across Highway 50. (It was replaced by Timbercove Lodge in 1973.) I believe Nel’s moved into what […]
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By Scott A. Lukas When I was asked to write my reflections on leadership to commemorate Women’s History Month, I had thought, at first, of the many creative and innovative women leaders who have made a difference in South Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe Community College has Kindred Murillo, who has helped steer the college in […]
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Professional photographer Bret Cole has organized the Lake Tahoe Photographers Fellowship 2013 workshop for May 2-5 in Tahoe City. This gathering is designed to bring together wedding and event photographers to network, refine techniques and learn from the best in the business. Featured guest speakers include Stephanie Anderson of One Fine Day Events and the […]
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