Students in the music department at Lake Tahoe Community College are putting on a benefit concert Dec. 14 at 7pm in the Duke Theatre to support a fellow rocker dealing with cancer. Students in music teacher Eric Hellberg’s fall quarter rock ensemble classes will take the stage, performing classic rock n’ roll hits, some gospel, […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is warning potential vacation home renters of an ongoing scam on Craigslist. These listings may include pictures and a lengthy description of a real house. Unsuspecting vacationers are paying in advance, usually by check or Western Union wire. The supposed landlord takes receipt of the money and when the victim […]
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Douglas County Public Library is helping book clubs. Book Group in a Bag includes 10 copies of a selected book. Some kits also come with book reviews and discussion questions. A list of titles is available at the Minden Library and can be found through the library’s online catalog. Book Group in a Bag kits […]
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As rain, freezing rain and snow is forecast in Northern Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are providing winter driving reminders to help motorists drive more safely. On average, more than 2,000 crashes occur statewide every year due to unsafe driving in snow, ice and other wet conditions, such as driving […]
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By Kathryn Reed Neighbors on Ski Run Boulevard have long endeavored to set themselves apart from other areas of South Lake Tahoe. It’s a community within a community. Nice, wide, paved, plowed and lighted sidewalks are inviting to walk on. Even the street itself is wider than many – giving it that feel of a […]
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By Thomas Moore, Las Vegas Sun Nevada regulators will discuss allowing the use of wagering accounts for more forms of casino gambling at a special workshop Thursday. Currently, bettors can use accounts for sports betting and some online games. Among other changes, the proposed regulations would allow people to use wagering accounts to bet on […]
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The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College’s winter 2016 concert series “Holiday Glow” is Dec. 10-11. The program features a colorful array of musical styles and traditions depicting the warmth and glow of the holiday season. The 50-voice chorus, now in its 15th year, was founded by the late Chris Nelson and is currently […]
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The following are tips from the National Fire Protection Association are designed to keep homes safe during the holiday season: Choose decorations that are flame resistant and flame retardant. Keep candles away from decorations and other things that can burn. According to the NFPA, two of every five home decoration fires are started by candles, and […]
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By Larry Weitzman About a year ago the Road Beat tested the 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback with the 2.5L 184 hp inline Skyact four with Mazda’s six-speed torque converter auto cog swapper. There was little question, nothing in its class could outperform or outhandle this superb ride. It was the top of its compact class. […]
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To people serving in the military overseas receive packages on time, it is best to ship holiday gifts no later than Dec. 9. For other international destinations, it’s best to have the mail on its way by Dec. 10. Here are the military deadlines form the U.S. Postal Service for most destinations: Dec. 7 — Retail […]
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