By Howie Nave Oh, how we love Halloween up here in Lake Tahoe – elevating it to holiday status. And just like Christmas, what would any traditional holiday be without those classic movies encapsulating the spirit of that holiday? And not just classic mind you, but movies that are cheesy fun, which can only be […]
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The League to Save Lake Tahoe is teaming up with local progressive rockers Groovebox to stage a Halloween Party all about keeping it blue. Prizes will be awarded for best overall costume and most creative blue costume. Other attractions include raffles and a special Halloween photo booth. A portion of proceeds will help support the […]
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By James Poniewozik, Time I wasn’t surprised that during the Oct. 3 presidential debate in Denver, Mitt Romney pledged to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). For Republicans, PBS threats are as reliable as Ken Burns reruns during pledge drives. But I was surprised by how he said it: “I like PBS. I love […]
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By Kathryn Reed CAMINO – People want their apples and they are willing to drive for them. Parking lots were full Friday in Apple Hill and apple treats of all kinds were being consumed. Granted, many of the license plates were from Nevada on Oct. 26 because a slew of workers had the day off […]
Read moreThe second set of campaign financial documents for the South Lake Tahoe City Council race have been released. Click on a candidate’s last name to call up the form: Austin Sass JoAnn Conner Hal Cole Bruce Grego.
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A fire at the Genoa Station Grill and Bar on Oct. 26 caused about $75,000 in damage. The fire broke out in the kitchen area and was contained to the kitchen and attic area. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but arson has been ruled out, according to Douglas County sheriff’s deputies. […]
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Two more chipmunks on the South Shore have tested positive for plague. This brings the total number to three this fall. One of the chipmunks was found in the Tallac Historic Site area and one was near the U.S. Forest Service Taylor Creek Visitor Center. The chipmunks were tested as part of a surveillance effort […]
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The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to join the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association class-action lawsuit seeking to overturn the state fire fee. “Hundreds of residents have contacted the county to voice their frustration about the fire tax,” Supervisor John Knight said in a press release. “The Board of Supervisors can’t sit idly […]
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By Adam Nagourney, New York Times LAS VEGAS — Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. sat onstage before a crowd of culinary workers here the other morning, listening intently to a man who is not on the ballot but might hold the key to a victory for President Obama in economically ravaged Nevada. “Mr. Vice […]
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By Melissa Pinion-Whitt, San Bernardino County Sun Dozens of out-of-state firefighters have come to the Inland Empire to help protect the San Bernardino National Forest from potential wildfires during expected high winds and dry weather. Five Lake Tahoe-based engine crews and two hot shot crews from the U.S. Forest Service – totaling about 70 extra […]
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