Traffic on Highway 89 in Tahoe City between Grimsel Pass Road and Wilson Avenue will be slowed down as Southwest Gas works on its natural gas pipeline system. The work begins June 18 and is expected to last until October. Expect delays Monday-Thursday from 7am-7pm.
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By Tina Brown, Newsweek What a lucky dog Walter Cronkite was. You really could be the Voice of God in an era when all America was called to worship at 7 o’clock every night at a temple called the evening news and there was an oracular ring to every scripted utterance. Cronkite was a construct […]
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The dedication of Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe is June 20 at 2pm. It will be followed by a concert and barbecue at 3pm. Complimentary food, commemorative items, and speeches by politicians are part of the event. The public is invited.
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By Peter Hecht, Sacramento Bee A Placerville elementary school janitor on Friday was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for gunning down the school’s beloved principal. John Luebbers, 45, was convicted April 24 of first-degree murder in the Feb. 2, 2011, shooting of his 20-year friend and golfing partner, Louisiana Schnell School Principal […]
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An alarming increase in “dog in hot vehicle” reports this spring has the Washoe County Regional Animal Services reminding pet owners that leaving a pet in an enclosed vehicle, even for a short time, can be a deadly idea. In May, dispatchers received 68 high priority calls for dogs left in an enclosed vehicle during […]
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The Nevada Division of State Parks has about $270,980 in federal funds for local park and recreation capital improvement and acquisition projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund program. All political subdivisions, including counties, incorporated cities, unincorporated towns, general improvement districts and tribal governments are potentially eligible for the 50-50 matching grants offered through […]
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By Chris Megerian and Anthony York, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers narrowly met a constitutional deadline to pass a state budget Friday, but their work is not finished as they continue a tug-of-war with Gov. Jerry Brown over just how deeply to cut social services in the $92.1-billion plan. The budget — pushed […]
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Learn how to have a summer garden living in Lake Tahoe. The June 30 9am-noon class is part of LTCC’s community ed program. This workshop will provide a comprehensive list of duties, how to work in harmony with nature, and suggest suitable plants for handling adversities and inclement weather. Learn how to have more success […]
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Day 3 of Lake Tahoe News’ four-part series on Angora Fire — 5 years later will run June 17. Sunday’s stories will be about the water supply provided by South Tahoe Public Utility District, landscaping issues, a university study that includes the Angora Fire, and TRPA Executive Director Joanne Marchetta’s point-of-view. If you missed the […]
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By Cheryl Millham Fledglings are falling out of trees like rain from a cloud. The early nesting is over and the birds are about 6 weeks old. Fledglings can’t learn to fly in the nest. They have to come to the ground first. All of the body feathers are in place, but they have very […]
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