Planners are still seeking comments from people concerned about transportation in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Two meetings earlier this month went over a variety of ideas. People may enter their comments online until Dec. 3. The links below go to four areas where people can submit new ideas, vote on other ideas, or provide feedback […]
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• Sarah Hussong-Johnson has been appointed director of engineering for South Lake Tahoe. • Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Northstar offer ski lessons through the North American Ski Training Center. • West Virginia’s 19th Crimes Against Children Conference convenes Nov. 16 with the keynote address given by Terry Probyn, the mother of South Lake Tahoe […]
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The Douglas County Public Library in Zephyr Cove will be closed Nov. 23-26. The library will resume its regular schedule Nov. 30 at 11am. For more information, call (775) 588.6411.
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Tahoe City Parks and Recreation Department’s inaugural Breakfast with Santa at Rideout Community Center is Dec. 3 from 8:30-10:30am. This family event is co-sponsored by the Tahoe City Rotary Club. The event includes a pancake breakfast, photo opportunities, letters to Santa, ornament decorating, and of course, Santa. The event is $9 for children and $5 […]
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The Lake Tahoe Historical Society will host the third annual Holiday in History on Dec. 2-4 at the Lake Tahoe Museum (3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe). On that Friday the museum will be open from noon-8pm with activities all afternoon, holiday music, take pictures in front of the Victorian tree, tour the 1930s […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin today. In addition, operations will begin near Logan Creek in Douglas County and Granlibakken on the West Shore, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the week. Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from these […]
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North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will be pile burning throughout the district, weather permitting, through the winter months and into the new year. Smoke resulting from the pile burns will intermittently affect the surrounding area. People who are smoke sensitive are advised to stay inside and close their windows and doors as much as […]
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• The U.S. Forest Service on Nov. 11 signed off on the Squaw-Alpine deal, with the expectation of KSL Capital Partners becoming majority owner and JMA Ventures minority of the two resorts on Nov. 15. The new company is called Squaw Valley Ski Holdings Inc. • This is Caltrans’ El Dorado-Tahoe road work schedule for […]
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A New Hope Animal Foundation is offering half off the cost of adoptions for all animals at the Placer County animal shelters in Auburn and in Tahoe Vista from Nov.15-Dec. 15. All animals housed at both shelters are eligible for this promotion. The Auburn animal shelter is located at 11251 B Ave., Auburn and the […]
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the fall 2011 Click It or Ticket mobilization period Nov. 14-22. This enforcement detail is partially paid for by a grant from the state Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. National traffic studies have shown regular seat belt use is the single most effective […]
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