Barbecues are a fun summer tradition when operated in a safe manner. Only use approved lighter fluid. Never use gasoline or any other flammable liquids to start the charcoal. Never add additional fluid once the fire has been started because it is extremely dangerous. After your barbecue, place the used coals in a metal container […]
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The Kiwanis Aktion Club community spaghetti feed is Aug. 8 from 6-8pm. The fundraiser benefits the Kiwanis Aktion Club, the only community-service club for adults living with disabilities. It provides members an opportunity to develop initiative and leadership skills in serving their communities, while enabling their integration into society. The event is at the South […]
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The top of the 1960’s local map (courtesy of Theresa and Darrell Eymann) depicts a pier and breakwater extending zigzag on the lake from the end of Sacramento Avenue in Al Tahoe. This is where Frank Globin built an overwater chalet and dance pavilion in the summer of 1929 on the Lake Shore Park Pier […]
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“Men’s Health – Live & Love Longer” is the topic of Dr. Paula Crenshaw’s Sept. 4 lecture. The free event is from 6-7pm at Kahle Community Center (295 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline). Learn about how to help prevent heart disease and why does it strikes earlier in men, about eating well, cancer prevention, prostate cancer advice […]
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• Twenty-four cadets graduated from the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy on June 29 in a ceremony at the Lake Tahoe Community College theater. Three were on a fire with a U.S. Forest Service fire crew within days of the ceremony. • The Fields Advisory Committee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers […]
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Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Granite Bay, is sponsoring a public forum on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal to list the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog and the northern distinct population segment of the mountain yellow-legged frog as endangered species, the Yosemite toad as a threatened species, and designate critical habitat of these species. The forum […]
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The Truckee Donner Public Utility District is hosting two free water conservation events. There will be a free toilet exchange at Tahoe Donner’s Aug. 10 Waterpalooza. Qualifying TDPUD water customers can bring up to three old toilets and exchange them for new, water-saving toilets. The event is from 11am-4pm at the Tahoe Donner Driving Range, […]
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A recirculated draft environmental impact report has been prepared for the California Highway Patrol Communications Facilities Replacement Project in Truckee. The public review period is extended to Sept. 13. To view a copy of the recirculated draft EIR, click here. The proposed project would replace and upgrade CHP telecommunications facilities at the CHP Truckee office […]
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South Tahoe Public Utility District is putting on a water meter and conservation workshop. It will be Aug. 14 at 6pm at the district office at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe. Topics will include understanding the rate structure, how to read your bill, and info about free conservation services.
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• The Bicycle Advisory Committee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet Aug. 9 from 9-11am at Lake Tahoe Airport. • Learn about Truckee’s railroad history at Truckee History Day on Aug. 10 from 10am-4pm at the Regional Park. • Comedian, TV star and talk show host Whitney Cummings will […]
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