A single-engine plane landed this evening at Lake Tahoe Airport without its landing gear down. For now the Piper Comanche is sitting in the middle of the runway and the airport is closed. A truck or some other means will be used to push the plane out of the way. South Lake Tahoe City Manager […]
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By Kathryn Reed With overnight temperatures last week in the 20s and the house feeling much colder than it was outside, soup suddenly started to sound good. Plus, I had to do something with all the kale that was showing up in my CSA box. Kim suggested I put the kale in soup. So I […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center already has New Year’s plans. There are two party options — Parent’s Night Out or Overnight. Parent’s Night Out starts Dec. 31 at 6p and goes to Jan. 1 at 1am. Cost is $50. The overnight party starts Dec. 31 at 6pm and goes to 10am Jan. 1. Cost […]
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The Truckee Police Department recently completed a review and contact of registered sex offenders living in town. People convicted of certain sex offenses are required by California law to register with the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction where they live. There are currently six registered sex offenders living in Truckee. Each was contacted by officers […]
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Nevada Day festivities Oct. 25-28 will celebrate the 148th year since joining the union with the theme Honoring Our Military and Families Past, Present and Future. Nevada’s observance is recognized as the largest all-statehood celebration in the Nation. Along with carnival rides, music, comedy, street parties and Saturday’s famed Nevada Day Parade, the lineup includes […]
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By Kathryn Reed The nearly 3,000 water customers of Kingsbury General Improvement District are likely to have their water rates increased. The board members, some of who are up for re-election Nov. 6, are expected to vote Oct. 23 on the rate adjustment. As of summer 2011, all 2,850 customers have meters. What KGID now […]
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Chris Alper, South Lake Tahoe local for 33 years, was recently diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer. She has worked at the local car dealership Cardinale Way Toyota (formerly Shehadi Motors) for more than 14 years. Two surgeries last month have left her in need of assistance with medical bills and living expenses during […]
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By Robert Schimmel Have you ever known someone who seemed to naturally and effortlessly bring 100 percent to the table or party at all times? And I don’t mean this in terms of the action hero or person with the massive accumulation of toys, property, etc., but rather that extraordinary individual who consistently leaves you […]
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By Kathryn Reed Thirteen months ago a good friend of mine was diagnosed with lung cancer. She died in August. My dad survived colon cancer; though he is no longer alive. My friend, Joy, taught me things I didn’t learn through dad’s experience. So many things that I have since apologized to my mom for […]
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Publisher’s note: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People are affected by cancer in all sorts of ways and communities do various things to shine a spotlight on various cancers. This is the third of four stories about cancer. By Kathryn Reed A cancer diagnosis if life changing – no matter the ultimate outcome. Not […]
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