By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee The meteorite fragments that crashed down in El Dorado County in April contain some of the best-preserved elements from the dawn of the solar system ever recovered, according to a study. The Sutter’s Mill meteorite, as it has been called, entered Earth’s atmosphere at about 8am on April 22 with […]
Read moreHow will the vacant seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council be filled? That is the sole item on the agenda for a special meeting of the four remaining members. The meeting is Dec. 27 at 9am at Lake Tahoe Airport. Claire Fortier abruptly, though not unexpectedly, resigned last week. The council options for how […]
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With the winter storms lined up for this weekend, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to be mindful of the local parking regulations. In the county it is unlawful to park on the roadway during snow removal conditions or in any manner which obstructs traffic. This is defined as any […]
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By Carolyn Butler, Washington Post ’Tis definitely the season to eat, drink and be merry. Some of us, however, take those festive guidelines a wee bit too seriously — particularly with eggnog, mulled wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages. Why do people drink too much during the holidays? “A lot of traditions at this time […]
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To the community, Zephyr Cove Elementary School would like to thank Lakeside Inn & Casino for donating the turkey to our fourth annual Sharing Feast. It is businesses like Lakeside that makes this town a special place to live. Kelly Krolicki, Stateline
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The storm is coming and the snow will be here in feet. The wind is here and is affecting lift operations. Here is the Dec. 21 ski report. — Curtis Fong
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• Après Wine Co. in South Lake Tahoe and Petra Wine Bar at Northstar are recommended as places to visit in the January issue of Ski magazine. • John Wagnon, marketing guru at Heavenly-Kirkwood, is now on the Nevada Commission on Tourism. He is filling the remainder of his boss Blaise Carrig’s term, which expires […]
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By Kathryn Reed Offer a free bus ride and people will jump on board. That is what BlueGo officials discovered in September when two routes through South Lake Tahoe were free for five days. Ridership jumped 60 percent, according to Curtis Garner, who runs the transit system. What isn’t known is if the riders were […]
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By Bill Donahue, Via Black ice, fog, snowbanks, sleet—dangers are ever present on winter roads. So slow down, use extra caution, and keep your car in tip-top shape. AAA tow druck driver John Baker, owner of Emerald Bay Towing in South Lake Tahoe has been rescuing members in the state’s snowiest highlands since he was […]
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Schools across the country, including in Lake Tahoe, are on heightened alert as threats are being made that violence will erupt on Dec. 21. Some are saying this has to do with the Mayan calendar as well as potential copycats after last Friday’s shootings in Connecticut. “Although there have been several rumors circulating throughout LTUSD […]
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