By Kathryn Reed A series of decisions by South Lake Tahoe’s City Council on Tuesday is designed to begin improving the look of the area as well as the functionality. The city will borrow close to $6 million to fund $5 million in improvements. The other million bucks is for debt service and the cost […]
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By Deb Vreeland Does it take a vision or does it start with a vision? South Lake Tahoe, clearly a jewel in its own right, was feeling lackluster. There was no sense of place. No central gathering area. A lack of community, some said. It’s easy to pontificate on making things better – even easier […]
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By Danielle Knowlton A common myth is hearing loss only affects “old people” and it is merely a sign of aging. The majority (65 percent) of people with hearing loss are younger than 65. There are more than 6 million people in the United States between the ages of 18 and 44 with hearing loss, […]
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St. Theresa School, Knights of Columbus and the Women’s Guild are having an inaugural garage sale on June 23 from 9am-3pm. The event will be in the parking lot of St. Theresa Church in South Lake Tahoe. Donations of small appliances, household and baby items, toys and gently used clothing are being accepted at the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Just as the South Lake Tahoe City Council appeared to be on the same page regarding how to approach the divisive loop road project, bickering and stubbornness took hold. All five agree a letter needs to be written to the Tahoe Transportation District with strong language encouraging that bi-state agency to investigate […]
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Rosemary Manning will lead a guided meditation, along with deep breathing — an hour of relaxation and contemplation — on June 25 from 6-7pm. The session is at Tahoe Wellness Community Center (next to Hot Gossip in the Bijou Center). The class is free, but donations are accepted.
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Two American robins from the Tahoe Keys area tested positive for the West Nile virus. The birds were found June 6. The El Dorado County Environmental Management Department released the news June 19. To date, no human cases of the virus have been reported in 2012. When a dead bird or squirrel is found, call […]
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By Max Ehrenfreund, Sacramento Bee Don Atkinson, the former president of the El Dorado County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and a retired sergeant, pleaded no contest on felony counts of embezzlement, fraud and perjury, according to Lynda Gledhill, a spokeswoman for the California Office of the Attorney General. Prosecutors allege Atkinson stole money from the Deputy […]
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On June 20, indigenous carvers from around the world will convene along the shores of Lake Tahoe to create a 70-foot Trimaran by blending ancient art with state of the art. It will be under the direction of Maori Chief Wikuki Kingi and hosted by the Washoe tribe. Upon completion, this “floating university” will travel […]
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