Here is the schedule for the Lake Valley Fire Christmas engine: Dec. 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle Dec. 12 – Lake Tahoe Blvd from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive Dec. 13 – West side of North Upper Truckee from Zuni Street Highway 50, Chiapa Drive Dec. 14 […]
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Not everyone considers the holidays a time to celebrate, but rather an opportunity to commit crimes, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department. Busy parking lots and hurried shoppers are just two factors working in favor of criminals. Here are tips to reduce the risk of becoming a victim: Do not leave wrapped presents or […]
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• A hotline (530.542.6001) has been established to record information and/or concerns regarding the Dec. 29-31 SnowGlobe music festival in South Lake Tahoe. • Two hundred children were treated to a holiday shopping spree Dec. 2 during the 12th annual Shop with the Sheriff at the Damonte Walmart Superstore in Reno. Thanks to an annual […]
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Highway 89-Fanny Bridge will be the focus of a Dec. 4 meeting. There will be an overview and update on the environmental document, design elements, and next steps for this revitalization project in Tahoe City. The meeting is being hosted by the Tahoe Transportation District at Granlibakken Resort from 5-6:30pm. The project intends to improve the […]
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Santa will be at the South Lake Tahoe Pet Station Dec. 7 and Dec. 13. Pictures with pets is a fundraiser for Animal Coalition of Tahoe. All proceeds will support ACT’s spay-neuter program and the animal shelter in Meyers. The photo studio will be upstairs at Pet Station near the dog wash. Do not bring […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will continue the holiday tradition of driving through neighborhoods and passing out candy canes to youngsters. The engine leaves station 2 at 5pm nightly. Here is the schedule: Dec. 10 Tahoe Keys and Venice Dec. 11 Glenwood Dec. 12 Tahoe Keys and state streets Dec. 13 South Y and Tata Lane Dec. […]
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• Tapping Tuesday will focus on clearing and balancing the throat chakra with emotional freedom technique. This is good for people dealing with a difficulty expressing emotions, especially grief or sadness. The free class (donations accepted) is Dec. 2 form 6-7pm at Rejuvenate Spa (behind Nephele’s restaurant on Ski Run Boulevard). • Capital City Community […]
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Each year the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe coordinates the Coats for Kids project. This year more than 500 new winter coats were distributed to youth throughout South Lake Tahoe. Teachers communicate with parents, families, and youth-serving agencies to identify the youth. Volunteers from the three Kiwanis Clubs, Optimist, Tahoe Turning Point, California Conservation Corps […]
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The 6-foot, 5-inch Alexander C. Cushing was a Harvard-educated, World War II Navy veteran and Wall Street lawyer. Nov. 28 would have been Cushing’s 101st birthday. He lived to 92. He left his mark on Lake Tahoe when he almost single-handedly brought the 1960 Winter Olympics to Squaw Valley, which at the time was a […]
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The Tahoe Fire & Fuels team is offering a variety of fire recommendations. Embers, often concealed in what appears to be cold ashes, can remain hot enough to kindle a fire for several days. To safely dispose of ashes, fire officials offer these tips: • Never store ashes in bags or boxes. • Place discarded […]
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