Publisher’s note: This is an editorial published by the Las Vegas Review Journal on Nov. 28. The Nevada lieutenant cover is a resident of Stateline. The criminal case against Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki has been pretty odd from the get-go. Mr. Krolicki had been rising in Republican party ranks, advancing from state treasurer to […]
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Publisher’s note: Maxine Alper with the Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation office in South Lake Tahoe will be on KTHO FM-96.1/AM-590 (www.kthoradio.com) on Saturday at 10am and Monday at 6pm. The closest Worlds AIDS Day event to Lake Tahoe is in Reno tonight from 5-7:30pm at Joe Crowley Student Union at UNR. By Jenny Lightfoot World […]
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By Kelly Shanahan I guess I am the woman whose life would be considered expendable under the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s new guidelines on mammography screening and breast self exam. I guess Caroline, the 26-year-old medical student who sat next to me as we both got chemotherapy; and Linda, the ward clerk at my […]
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Lake Tahoe News is thankful for its loyal subscribers and random readers, regular writers and occasional contributors, and wonderful advertisers and those who’ve sent donations to keep the operation going. We look forward to being part of your Thanksgiving for many years to come. Personally, I want to thank my family and friends for their […]
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Kathryn — Tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, Americans across the country will sit down together, count our blessings, and give thanks for our families and our loved ones. American families reflect the diversity of this great nation. No two are exactly alike, but there is a common thread they each share. Our families are bound together through […]
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Letter to the Publisher, On Nov.17, 2009, City Manager David Jinkens struck out. Here are the three strikes. One: The City Council by a 4-0 vote rejected the CM’s request to send the finance officer to a conference at a cost of over $700. Mainly because the CM had violated policy. He approved the trip, […]
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By Sallie Ross-Filgo Never try to thaw frozen water pipes with an open flame. This could start a fire inside a wall space. Instead, use hot water or a hand-held hair dryer for thawing. Also, don’t use your oven or stovetop for heating the house. This is a fire hazard that could give off poisonous […]
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By Steve Farnsley The Tahoe Tallac Association’s 2010 Membership Campaign is under way. Your membership contribution now will guarantee a great 2010 Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival. Thanks to all who have already become supporting members of the 2010 Festival. If you renew or become a TTA member now, we’ll send you a specially-designed […]
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Letter to the publisher, I want to congratulate Wendy David & Judy Cefalu on their election to the LTUSD Board. Wendy is the strength and center of the Board. It was a true privilege to work with Wendy. Two of my boys were lucky enough to receive both their preschool and their high school diplomas […]
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Letter to community, The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce wants to thank, Danny Freemon, owner of Pine Cone Acre Motel, KOWL and KRLT radio, city of South Lake Tahoe Fire and Police Departments of their help in Halloween Night Treat Street. Many individuals and business that participated in Treat Street 2009 were Bob Attinger – […]
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