Danette Winslow’s third- and fourth-graders at St. Theresa School in South Lake Tahoe helped fill the parish pantry. The youngsters collected 100 cans of food in commemoration of the 100th day of school last week. Students experienced how learning benefits them and those who are less fortunate.
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• Paris Hilton was on the South Shore to celebrate her 31st birthday and open the new nightclub at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. She spent part of the weekend at Barton Memorial Hospital after boyfriend River Viiperi sliced open his leg on a jump at Heavenly Mountain Resort. • Michael Holcomb has been promoted to vice […]
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Immediate treatment of burns is crucial. Cool a burn within seconds after the burn occurs under cool, not cold water for at least 10 to15 minutes. Cool with water, a burn that is red, blistered, white, or charred, and immediately seek emergency medical treatment. Ice should not be used because it can damage the skin. […]
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A Brush with Kindness, the South Lake Tahoe branch of Habitat for Humanity, is looking for homeowners who need some help. The group of volunteers paints exteriors, does minor exterior repair, and basic landscaping or yard clean up for qualified homeowners. For more information or to find out if you qualify, call Carolyn at (530) […]
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The Sierra Club meeting on Feb. 20 will focus on wild and scenic rivers. Steve Evans, conservation director of the Friends of the River, will speak. He will share his photographs of wild places and rivers and share insights on potential designation of wild and scenic status for the high reaches of the Upper Truckee […]
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• The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges has fully accredited Lake Tahoe Community College. Next evaluation will be in six years. • Here are the roadwork schedules for the week from Caltrans for Sierra and El Dorado-Tahoe. • The spa at the Resort at Squaw Creek is No. 5 on Conde Nast Travelers’ readers’ […]
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The Associated Students of the University of Nevada Unity Department will host the third annual diversity leadership conference, entitled “Power of Diversity” on March 2 from 10am-4pm in the Joe Crowley Student Union. The conference is free and open to the public and university students. Early registration is encouraged. This year the conference will feature […]
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South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College Connect Community Education are sponsoring the Renovator, Repair, Painter course for local construction workers on Feb. 23. The Lead Safe Worker eight-hour training for Renovators, Repair and Painters is being offered at LTCC from 8am-5pm. The cost to attend the training is $50. Up to two workers […]
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The Nevada Department of Public Safety Communications Center will have its telephone lines worked on Feb. 16 which may interrupt the ability dispatchers to receive phone calls. These repairs and updates are scheduled to take place between 8am and noon. Additionally, there is a possibility the Nevada Highway Patrol emergency line may be out of […]
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• This is National Freelance Writers Appreciation Week. Lake Tahoe News salutes these writers everywhere, but especially our own contributors. Thank you for all you do. • The mile-long terrain park is open at Alpine Meadows • The comment period on the Truckee area Canyon Springs draft environmental report has been extended to March 6. […]
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