By Anita Creamer, McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO — In a spirit of gratitude and giving back to the parents who raised them, Bill and Jackie Merz’s daughters have extended a generous invitation. “They both live in Chicago now,” said Bill Merz, 75, a retired Sacramento State psychology professor. “One was willing to put an extra floor […]
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By Kathryn Reed A year from now motorists should know which way to drive on Harrison Avenue and how to park. This is because the multimillion dollar project that was first talked about in 1995 is expected to go out to bid in the fall, with construction beginning in May 2013. This small stretch of […]
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Ages 12-16 can learn how to improve their golf skills and technique July 23-25 with local pros on three local golf courses. Spaces are still available for this $150 camp. Stop by the Rec Center at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe to register or call (530) 542.6056.
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U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is suspending residential burning, also known as “dooryard” burning, effective July 18 through the remainder of fire season. The prohibition applies to debris burning on private, state and federal lands of El Dorado and Placer counties in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Residential debris burning is already banned […]
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STATELINE – While it was obvious by the levity on the course that the score didn’t matter Wednesday, plenty of practicing was going one. Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith spent hours on the putting green under the watchful eye of a throng of fans. He is a regular at the annual American Century […]
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Two people are in custody and a third is being sought in connection with a burglary at Patient2Patient, the medical marijuana collective facing closure by South Lake Tahoe officials. The dispensary was broken into the night of July 8, with officers being called to the property the next morning. “The suspects stole a variety of […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Department’s Explorer Post brought back several trophies from the July 13-15 traveled Central Valley Explorer Competition in Tracy. The team of Joey Acker, Daniel Loyola, Allison Roberts and Hector Vasquez as well as adviser, police Officer Rebecca Inman made the trip. The competition included 28 explorer teams from Northern and […]
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• “This Ol’ House,” an old-fashioned melodrama, is being performed July 28-29 from 5-6pm at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. The event raises money for the ranch; tickets are $30. An optional, $15 barbecue will be served after the show. For more information, call (775) 783.9417 or go online. • The Bed & Breakfast Inns of […]
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By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee Assemblywoman Beth Gaines on Tuesday called for an investigation into fiscal practices at the California Department of Parks and Recreation after the Bee revealed an unauthorized vacation buyout program cost the department more than $271,000. In a letter Tuesday, Gaines, R-Rocklin, asked the state’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee to undertake […]
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Kids will have a chance to show off their fishing skills at the 24th Annual Truckee Fishing Derby on July 21 from 9am to 1pm at Cold Stream Pond behind Donner Memorial State Park. The event is open to the public and admission is free for children 12 and under. Children should bring their own […]
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