Ma Nature did not let weather forecasters down – she brought at least 6 inches of white stuff to South Lake Tahoe and Kings Beach, 8 inches in Meyers, 2 inches at Round Hill and 4 inches at the top of Kingsbury Grade on Thursday, with more on its way. Snowplow drivers have been busy. […]
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By Mandy Kendall We’ve all heard of menopause and the affects it can have on women. Well, low testosterone levels (or Low T) can be responsible for the male version (man-o-pause?) and it can affect men in many of the same ways. Testosterone, known as the male hormone, is responsible for the typically male characteristics […]
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Veterans, their families and friends are invited to an upbeat and informative evening to learn about holistic approaches to post traumatic stress disorder. The Studio Lake Lake is offering the event Nov. 11 from 4-5:30pm, 1089 Magua St., Meyers. Biofeedback equipment will be provided to confirm efficacy. Six no-charge sessions are provided for interested veterans. […]
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By Paul Schultz The North Tahoe Public Utility District proudly provides three core services to the residents of North Lake Tahoe from the California state line to Dollar Hill; fresh drinking water, transportation of sewage to the Tahoe Truckee Sanitation Agency for treatment, and providing high quality Parks facilities to our residents. The district also […]
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By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe’s ladder truck is so old that some of the firefighters working for the department were born after it first hit the streets. Fire Chief Brian Uhler told the City Council on Nov. 6 that the normal life of the vehicle is 15 years. The one the city has title […]
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To the community, Thank you Lake Tahoe News and local businesses. In my efforts to get Proposition 37 passed (GMO labeling) and in doing the small things I could do, I discovered the wonderful kindness and helpfulness of our local people. It truly is the small business and individuals who make a difference. Thank you […]
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Twenty-three nonprofits received checks totaling $64,500 Nov. 8 via the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority from the 2012 American Century Championship. Through its ownership structure, more than 40 percent of American Century profits support research to help find cures for genetically-based diseases including cancer, diabetes and dementia. Local cancer support programs involving the Barton Memorial Hospital […]
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To the community, Bijou Community School has once again benefited greatly from the kindness of our community. More than 40 Bijou parents, staff, and students along with a few South Lake Tahoe Rotarians built two beautiful native gardens at Bijou this past weekend. Thank you so much, volunteers, for giving your time and energy to […]
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By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau CARSON CITY – The 63-member Nevada Legislature will see quite a few new faces when it convenes Feb. 4, including 11 members in the Assembly and 10 members in the Senate, although several newly elected state senators have moved up from the Assembly. One of the new Assembly members […]
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By Sari Horwitz, Washington Post The approval of ballot initiatives legalizing recreational marijuana use in Washington state and Colorado on Tuesday could set the stage for a significant legal battle with the Justice Department, one that may bring fresh scrutiny to federal drug policy. On Wednesday, the Justice Department said it was reviewing the initiatives […]
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