Publisher’s note: This follows up on the letter from earlier today about a Livermore family’s unpleasant experience with the Tahoe Queen, which is owned by Aramark. To the community, I received a very nice phone call from John Kenny, general manager from Aramark, and this follow up email. [See below] He told us that he […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the July 18, 2014, Mountain Democrat in Placerville. Some of you may have noticed the My Turn column July 2 by all four members of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. [The same editorial was posted July 4 in Lake Tahoe News.] Unusual. Also, illegal. Yes, there was […]
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To the community, We just celebrated our 50th anniversary. We saved up to have a little party and then take our family to Lake Tahoe for a few days. Back in April we booked the dinner cruise on the Tahoe Queen for 12 people on July 17, our last night there. Since there was thunder […]
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To the community, The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition would like to extend a huge kudos to the businesses that attended the ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) seminar hosted by South Lake Tahoe Police Department on July 18. It was great to see these businesses taking the extra steps to avoid selling alcohol to minors or […]
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To the community, “The community needs help and we’re here to help them,” said Roger Barragan, trustee chairperson for the Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670. He and three fellow Elks Lodge members Jeanne Barragan and Don and Dee Young were the sponsor crewmembers representing the Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge at Bread & Broth’s July 7 evening […]
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To the community, The Truckee Tahoe Air Show and Family Festival has come and gone, and it was a great event. The local EAA Chapter 1073 registered Young Eagles on the day of the air show, and gave them free airplane rides the next day. Several volunteers helped with registration Saturday and then helped with […]
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Updated July 18 12:15pm Publisher’s note: Tahoe Regional Young Professionals has issued a statement since the column was posted that says, “Mr. Curtzwiler made the incorrect statement that TRYP was ‘behind the project’ for the catalyst project. This is completely unfounded and untrue. Our organization does not take stances on political or planning issues.” —– […]
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By Marc Kenyon California’s wildlife is one of its greatest treasures, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is committed to protecting and conserving this important resource. As the drought continues into the summer months, CDFW reminds residents to be mindful of their actions in the outdoors and to take measures to discourage wildlife […]
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To the community, The Barton Health and South Lake Tahoe community have lost a special, irreplaceable friend. On June 27, Dan Kerr passed away. He was 76 years old. Dan is probably best known as the Sacramento chairman of the blood drive. Dan donated more than 26 gallons of blood. Since 1981, he has coordinated […]
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By Joanne Marchetta I often speak about the importance of partnerships in this column and once again circumstances have proven the value of our collective teamwork and collaboration. Last week, the multi-sector partnership of the aquatic invasive species program prevented a boat from entering the lake that had quagga mussels and snail shells hidden within […]
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