By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review-Journal Bob Arum is known for making bombastic statements, and occasionally they even come true. The 81-year-old Top Rank founder and boxing Hall of Famer has made a career of getting people on edge. So it probably rattled boxing’s major players in Nevada last week when Arum said an anticipated […]
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Get out today because weather is moving in tomorrow. Here is the Jan. 22 ski report. — Curtis Fong
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Artwork created by students at the magnet school in Meyers is on display at the El Dorado County branch library in South Lake Tahoe until March 6. Stop by during regular library hours to view this colorful and imaginative display created during the Bringing Art to Schools program. For information about the BATS program, go […]
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By Kathryn Reed I have not had an abortion. But I would. I likely would have had one had I gotten pregnant when I didn’t use protection. I would have gotten an abortion – even today – if I were raped and impregnated. I have friends and family members who have had abortions. It is […]
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By Kathryn Reed While one owner of Push Fitness is headed for federal prison, the other intends to operate the South Lake Tahoe gym. “I’ll be running it,” Irene DiMatteo told Lake Tahoe News. Her husband, Gino, has pleaded guilty to drug charges. The plea deal has him likely to receive a five-year-sentence on April […]
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Plans are in place for the inaugural Kiwanis Community Fair in South Lake Tahoe on Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30-Sept. 1). Proceeds from the event will benefit Tahoe Turning Point, Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Live Violence Free and Choices for Children. The event is the brainchild of Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe President […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County residents interested in learning how to assist their community in emergencies are invited to sign up for the Community Emergency Response Team Academy in April. Sponsored by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, training will be offered through the county’s Office of Emergency Services. The program educates […]
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By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee Six months after the public learned that California state parks officials had concealed $20 million even as they were crying poor and closing parks, one crucial issue remains foggy as ever: Were any crimes committed, and if so, will anyone be held to answer? The state attorney general’s investigation into […]
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By Ron Sylvester, Las Vegas Sun Most American companies screen and court MBA graduates the same way: They dispatch teams to elite business schools to schmooze and talk up their companies. They host mixers with free food and drinks. Members of the companies’ development departments screen students, often with problem-solving tests, then invite a chosen […]
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Bread & Broth is a nonprofit, non-denominational, all volunteer program whose goal is to feed the neediest members of the South Lake Tahoe community. The Bread & Broth program is looking for community members who are interested in joining our dedicated team of volunteers. There are many opportunities for serving in Bread & Broth’s program. […]
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