On April 20, 2010, one of the largest accidental marine oil spills in the history of petroleum industry occurred, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. It is estimated that 210 million gallons were discharged and multiple efforts to contain the flow failed. Ronald Tjeerdema counseled on the response to the spill and its aftermath and will […]
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Jamie Orr will discuss the potential and possibilities of 3-D printing for the fields of technology, art, medicine, and more at Lake Tahoe Community College on May 25. She’ll explore what 3-D printing is, how it works, and what sorts of items can be created via a 3-D printer – even a homemade pizza. Orr […]
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The Douglas County sheriff’s Explorers POST No. 2105 earned first place in DUI investigations, first in written examinations, third in individual female obstacle, third in team obstacle, and fifth place in 10-man team tug-o-war at the Central Valley Law Enforcement Explorer Competition in Tulare County. The Explorers competed against 24 California law enforcement agencies over […]
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North Lake Tahoe honored local leaders and businesses during the 62nd annual Community Awards Dinner at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Numerous awards were bestowed to community members who have excelled in multiple areas throughout 2015. Awards included the hospitality award, ambassador of the year, distinguished community service, regional marketing award, and more. The […]
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Longtime South Lake Tahoe hotelier Peter Belyea MacRoberts died April 22, 2016, in Fresno. He was 78. He was born in Cambridge, Mass., on July 12, 1937. In his growing years, Pete achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He was an officer in the Navy in the 1950s. After completing his service to the Navy, Pete […]
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A Douglas County woman was crowned Miss Nevada last week. Bailey Gumm, a 2013 Douglas High School graduate, became the third county resident to have the statewide title. Gumm will compete in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City on Sept. 11. Gumm started her ascension in the beauty pageant world by becoming Miss Douglas County’s […]
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There will be a candidates forum May 16 for those running for office in Douglas County. The non-partisan Good Governance Group of Douglas County is hosting the event from 6-9pm at the Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Highway 395, Minden. The program will include a formal Q&A for county commissioners candidates, and an opportunity for other […]
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South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library is putting on two programs this month centered on science and Lake Tahoe. Bonnie Turnbull will give a climate change talk entitled Our Climate is Unhealthy — But We Have the Power to Heal It on May 21 at 1pm. This talk is focused on what is going on […]
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United Blood Services is having a blood drive May 18 at Tahoe Douglas Fire Station 23. Donations have declined since mid-March and the demand has escalated, dropping the available supply of type O-Negative and type O-positive to extremely low levels. Blood center officials have concluded that an increase in Zika deferrals after spring break travels has […]
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Mickey George of Stateline put his scientific skill to work during the Shell Eco-marathon in Detroit, a three-day event where a car’s performance is based on energy efficiency, not speed. George served as his college team’s manufacturing lead. Achieving 1,215 mpg, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo’s gasoline-fueled prototype vehicle was the top-scoring American entry and placed third overall […]
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