By Scott Valentine I recently wrote an article that highlighted a need for greater community involvement in city issues and I specifically cited the younger generation as being too busy and apathetic to get involved, and the older generation for not appreciating the value of new ideas and welcoming change. I applaud all of you […]
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By Patti Neighmond, NPR If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard remarks like this during dinner: “I don’t like milk! My toast is burnt! I hate vegetables! I took a bite already! What’s for dessert?” It can be daunting trying to ensure a healthy diet for our children. So it’s no wonder parents often resort […]
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By Bruce Leshan, WUSA-9 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Travel Association has launched a texting campaign urging Congress to fix the sequester and warning that starting this week, travelers could be looking at big delays. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. residents already think flying is too much of a hassle and many Americans do what they can […]
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Cold and wet – that’s the Lake Tahoe Basin forecast for most of the week. A storm system will move into Northern California late Tuesday and drop into western Nevada and the Sierra by early Wednesday. Expect the wind to arrive first. Gusts up to 50 mph could be blowing through Tuesday night. Snow will […]
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By Emily Bazar In less than one year, the Affordable Care Act’s promise to bring health care to perhaps 1 million more California residents will be tested. On Jan. 1, 2014, Medi-Cal, the publicly funded health program for low-income and disabled residents, launches a huge statewide expansion. But making a promise is one thing, and […]
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By Kathryn Reed The days are numbered for Embassy Suites South Lake Tahoe – the largest hotel in the city limits. In a statement to Lake Tahoe News from Hilton Corp., the parent company of Embassy, it says the owners of the hotel “decided to terminate its management agreement with Hilton Worldwide.” It goes on […]
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By Robert Schimmel I’ve been involved with and in the arts for too many years to put up with the complaints regarding “there’s nothing to do in Tahoe”. Sure, this isn’t New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Santa Fe, Jackson Hole or even Vegas, which may just be why you are here. This is beautifully and […]
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By Rebecca Morelle, BBC The widely used insect repellent Deet appears to be losing its effectiveness against mosquitoes, scientists say. Researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine say mosquitoes are first deterred by the substance, but then later ignore it. They say more research is needed to find alternatives to Deet, which […]
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Fresh snow on Tahoe’s slopes and more coming this week. Here is the March 4 ski report. — Curtis Fong
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• South Lake Tahoe received an Award of Excellence from the California Park & Recreation Society for Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach in the category of Park Planning. • Here is the Caltrans roadwork schedule for this week in the El Dorado-Tahoe area. • Bell Helmets is offering $100,000 split between three trail projects in […]
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