Managing diabetes will be the subject of a March 9 lecture at Lake Tahoe Community College. Jessica Perasso and Dana Dose with Barton Nutrition Services will talk about: Potential complications of diabetes Why blood sugar control is important The effects of exercise on diabetes management What routine care helps you stay healthy. The free talk will be […]
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· Diamond Peak reported 43,000 skier visits for January, which is a 65 percent increase compared to 2015. This month the ski resort has had 35,000 skier visits as of Feb. 24. The resort has earned $7.6 million in revenue and spent $4.2 million. · There will be an open house March 3 starting at 5pm […]
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The above photo is looking toward the intersection at Lodi Avenue. Visible left to right: Purple Sage Motel Carson Tahoe Rents Douglas gas station 76 (ball atop pole) gas station Standard gas station and neighboring Lowe-Trumbull real estate office Visible left to right: Purple Sage Motel now is Pine Cone Plaza Carson Tahoe Rents now […]
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The Douglas County Public Library is participating in the In-N-Out Burger Cover to Cover Library Reading Program from March 5-April 16. Children ages 4-12 are eligible to receive certificates for a free In-N-Out hamburger or cheeseburger by reading books. Both branches of the library are participating. Fill out a card at the library to enroll in the program. Readers […]
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Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District has partnered with Kingsbury Hardware to provide ash cans to homeowners in the fire district for the safe disposal of hot ashes. This program is available for free to district residents who use a wood burning appliance to heat their homes. Improper disposal of hot ashes can be devastating. Jan. […]
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· South Lake Tahoe’s David Kelly received the Presidential Citation Award from the American Baptist Homes of the West for his extraordinary contribution to ABHOW through his leadership and dedication to the mission. Kelly Ridge, named after him, as well as Tahoe Senior Plaza were envisioned and completed because of Kelly. · Scott Baker is […]
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· The Landing Resort in South Lake Tahoe has been named by Outside magazine as one of the best new hotels in ski country. · There will be a statewide marrow drive for California Highway Patrolman Keith Meter on March 12 from 10am-3pm. On the South Shore it will be at the Meyers office on […]
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· Truckee Town Hall’s entryway in March will be transported back in time to the late 1700s and the era of Spanish exploration in California with work from Tahoe Expedition Academy students. · Conde Nast Traveler magazine rated Lake Tahoe as one of the best places for a bachelor or bachelorette party. · Fire Sign […]
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Motorists can expect delays on Highway 89 in the Tahoe City on Feb. 23-25 when Caltrans resumes pavement repair work. The work is scheduled to take place from Ward Creek to and including Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City from 8am-3:30pm. It will require one-way reversing traffic controls. A number of potholes have developed on the highway […]
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· The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit received a $6,000 donation from NV Energy for the Penny Pines Program, which will be used in LTBMU tree plantation sites including the Angora Fire area. · South Lake Tahoe firefighters are participating in the March 5 St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s Brave the Shave for Kids with […]
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