Publisher’s note: This was first sent to the South Lake Tahoe City Council more than two weeks ago with no response. The author asked for it to be published on Lake Tahoe News. Dear City Council members, As you are well aware, the city of South Lake Tahoe urgently needs to cover an annual budget […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth would like to express its gratitude to MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa for financing an Adopt A Day of Nourishment and sending two very hardworking and conscientious volunteers to their Monday evening’s sponsorship dinner on May 22. Their sponsorship supported B&B’s goal of feeding the less fortunate of the […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the May 30, 2013, Sacramento Bee. After months of speculation, El Dorado County Supervisor Ray Nutting was arrested Tuesday and charged with four felonies – most of them related to approximately $70,000 in state grants he received for clearing brush on his own land. After his arrest, Nutting posted […]
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To the community, Bueno, Marty and Tracy Kettlesen of Bert’s Café recently hosted a Spaghetti Night fundraiser for Tahoe Arts Project. It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by many. All of us at Tahoe Arts Project would like to thank Crystal Dairy, Bonanza Produce and Rainbo Bakery and of course the staff at Bert’s for […]
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To the community, On behalf of the families and staff of Sierra House Elementary School, the PTA would like to thank the following for their generosity and support. Their contributions toward our “Sierra House Rocks It, Vegas Style” fundraiser on May 18 are greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go toward our annual 5th Grade Naturebridge […]
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By Steve Burns Two consecutive dry winters, including the driest January, February and March on record, may increase the potential for wildfire this summer. Help prevent wildfire in the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas by following these simple steps and please encourage others to do the same. By working together, we can help protect […]
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To the community, There were three recent events in the Carson Valley that produced donations to Austin’s House from our generous neighbors. The Carson Valley Middle School Drama Club performed the play “Goldilocks on Trial: at the CVIC Hall in Minden. This “Kids Helping Kids” event was a rousing success and raised a total of […]
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By Margaret Sullivan, New York Times A powerful picture taken by the Swedish photographer Paul Hansen last year, of men carrying the bodies of dead children through the streets of Gaza City, was artfully composed and filled with anguish. But was it authentic? After it won a prestigious award, selected photo of the year by […]
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Publisher’s note: This letter was submitted to the city in regards to the Chateau project. It is reprinted with permission. Members of the city of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission: As a former member of the Planning Commission for approximately 13 years, I am well aware of the difficult task that you have before you […]
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By Tracy Franklin This is the fifth of a series of articles highlighting emergency preparedness. Use these tools to prepare yourself for an emergency. More information is available in the city’s website. Choosing comfort over inconvenience: Coping with the impact of a disaster is never fun. However, much of the inconvenience and discomfort the disaster […]
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