Temperatures are expected to be in the 30s to 40s today. Wind will be the main thing to worry about. Heavenly is starting on wind hold, so call the resort to know if the gondola is spinning. Here is the Nov. 20 ski reportt. — Curtis Fong
Read more
To the community, The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office wishes for everyone to have a safe and enjoyable holiday season, and has the following safety tips to offer: Do not drink and drive. Do not leave presents visible in your parked car, while shopping. Lock your doors and windows when you leave your house. Be […]
Read more
The English faculty at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village has recently been making its mark on the literary scene far and wide. Brian Turner, director of the MFA program, was recently featured in Parade magazine. His book “Here, Bullet” was listed as one of the top 10 by this generation of vets. The reviewer […]
Read more
The American Legion Auxiliary will host its annual children’s Christmas party on Dec. 1 from 1:30-3pm at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Santa will be in attendance and gifts will be provided for children ages 2 to 10. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. The party is free […]
Read more
By Kathryn Reed Retailers are no longer content with Black Friday; instead they are starting the holiday shopping frenzy earlier. “Last year we lost out on this weekend. Kmarts lost out to all stores that opened early,” explained Melodie Johnson, manager of the South Lake Tahoe store. In the past Kmart would open at 5am […]
Read more
By Kathryn Reed Most South Tahoe Public Utility District employees, including managers, are making more money. The board of directors this month unanimously approved a four-year contract for the union and two-year for management that is retroactive to July 1. Union members received between a zero and 13.31 percent pay hike, while the management group […]
Read more
Tahoe’s first pedal-powered tree lighting event is Dec. 9 in Meyers. Santa will again arrive by air — just not with the usual reindeer. Hot chocolate, popcorn, Christmas carols and other fun are planned from 6-8 that night. Lake Valley and Tahoe Douglas firefighters have strung the lights in front of the Divided Sky.
Read more
Even though several residents of Fallen Leaf Lake don’t believe the issue of who can vote has been resolved, there will be a board election next year. Candidates for the two seats have until Dec. 7 to file with the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters Office. The election will be March 5.
Read more
Candy Cane Lane, a custom outdoor drive-through holiday display at the Carson Valley Inn, will be up for nightly viewing starting Thanksgiving weekend. In its third year, Candy Cane Lane features thousands of seasonal lights and a variety of scenes depicting traditional characters and images getting ready for Christmas. Accompanying music can be heard by […]
Read more
Zephyr Cove Ski Club, a nonprofit organization comprised of parent volunteers, is looking for youth who want to learn how to ski or snowboard. ZCSC is associated with Douglas County Parks and Recreation and the Douglas County School District. The program is open to grades K-12 and all ability levels. It includes transportation to and […]
Read more