By Kathryn Reed CAMP RICHARDSON — Trudging along in less than ideal conditions – mud so high the wagon wheels barely turn, cold so bitter it is impossible to ever get warm, hunger like the Donner Party knew. And yet, the worst may have been being driven from their home, unwanted, persecuted all because they […]
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Angus was found abandoned after being hit by a car. He came to the shelter with cuts and bruises and a broken hip, but was a very sweet boy throughout all his treatment. Angus still has a bit of a limp, but he is now ready for his perfect home. He is crate and house […]
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TOCCATA – Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus — sixth anniversary Winter MusicFest concert series istitled “Viva Vivaldi”. This series features a return performance of Elizabeth Pitcairn performing on the world famous “Red Stradivarius Violin” in Vivaldi’s most beloved work, “The Four Seasons”. The program features additional soloists Virginia Bowman, concertmaster; Heather Gallagher, principal second violin; […]
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The nonprofit Tahoe Fund is partnering with nine Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts in California and Nevada to offer a free lift ticket for every purchase of a Lake Tahoe license plate. Plate sales fund bike trails, lakefront parks, interpretive programs and other tangible projects that enhance the Tahoe experience for residents and visitors alike. Newly-issued […]
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Celebrate Mardi Gras in Minden on March 4 benefits Austin’s House. The third annual Mardi Gras Magic Dinner & Dance is at the Carson Valley Inn. This fundraiser will recreate the party atmosphere of New Orleans on Fat Tuesday with food, music, dancing, raffle prizes and a Grand Prize drawing for a trip to The […]
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By Torey Van Oot, Sacramento Bee It’s a new year, a new administration at the Capitol, and the ferret lobby has a new strategy. Short on cash and support in the Legislature and stymied by procedural requirements at the Fish and Game Commission, a coalition of ferret legalization supporters is hoping a new argument on […]
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Publisher’s note: This is from the September 1973 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. By Chuck Lucas This summer was one of my best in many aspects, and had additional interest for me since I was asked to do a Campfire series at the El Dorado Campground. The presentations were given on Friday evenings at dusk; […]
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“The Sound of Music” will be performed Jan. 27-30 in the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose Room. Performances begin at 7pm. Thursday-Saturday, with a matinee on Jan. 30 at 2pm. The cast is composed primarily of South Tahoe High School students, with the addition of several talented younger students cast as the Von Trapp children. […]
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By Mel Shields, Sacramento Bee The MontBleu on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore seems to be getting more active entertainment-wise this year. Changes have been made, and the showroom, dark most of last year (including weekends) is lighting up more often in 2011. The bookings are mostly edgy, with nothing middle of the road. This week, […]
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Precious is a sweet little German shepherd puppy who has had a rough first few months. She was badly treated by her former owner while being house trained. She’s only 4 months old and is very shy until she gets to know you. She is quite pretty and will grow up to be a beautiful […]
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