To the community, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe hosted its fourth Adopt A Day of Nourishment this past year on June 2. They sent a wonderful group of Soroptimist members to help at the dinner. Kathleen Brown, treasurer, “had a fun time … great crew and very rewarding.” Joining Brown were past Soroptimist presidents, Pat […]
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To the community, As a longtime South Shore resident, I experienced the generosity of the community who helped provide clothes and food to my mother and I when she struggled financially. The community again helped me when I had a spinal cord injury by providing free medical care. Later, Lake Tahoe Community College welcomed me […]
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By Susan Wood California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who confirmed with Lake Tahoe News on Friday that he plans to run for governor of the state, is one of a few people I sought to connect with after the U.S. Supreme Court’s epic decision that paves the way for federal recognition of gay marriage. The long struggle has commanded […]
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To the community, Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce thanks Basecamp Hotel for hosting the Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) on June 25 at Basecamp’s new bar and beer garden. It was a wonderful night that included live music, corn hole and tours through the new property, which include rooftop patios and an Airstream […]
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By Olivia Rahman The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and other fire protection agencies need your help this wildfire season to protect our communities and the pristine beauty of Lake Tahoe from wildfire. Illegal or unattended campfires in the basin cause over 90 percent of the wildfires here. Protecting lives, property, and our […]
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By Ted Gaines Technology’s miraculous leaps forward bring unimaginable benefits to us all. Life-saving medical procedures, limitless entertainment options, wealth building productivity tools and more change our lives for the better. But as with all tools, their benefit – or harm – depends on the intent of the user. That is why this legislative session […]
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To the community, Club Live is a program sponsored by Larry and Paula Lambdin that promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing safe, high energy alternatives for middle school children. On June 15, Club Live hosted Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment. Prior to the end of the school year, Club Live members collected shampoo and […]
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By Jon Ralston, Reno Gazette-Journal Nevada is not South Carolina. We are not below the Mason-Dixon line. We are no longer the Mississippi of the West. We do not need Gov. Brian Sandoval to demand the Confederate flag be taken down. We are different. Right? A few months ago, during a legislative hearing, an assemblywoman […]
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By Riley Griffin and Alexandra Svokos, Huffington Post As the school year came to a close, the class of 2015 methodically donned their caps and gowns. Four years long and four years gone, these students must brace themselves for the unexpected realities of what is known as “the real world.” Although each summer brings waves […]
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To the community, Regarding the successful challenge of tiered rates in San Juan Capistrano, I wanted to share the district’s perspective with you. We feel that the challenge was successful on the grounds that the extremely high top tiers at SJC were unsupported by any expense analysis, and were, by SJC’s own admission, purely punitive in […]
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