By Kathryn Reed Water issues brought out the masses to Thursday’s Douglas County Commission meeting in Stateline. People are not happy with the prospect of rates going up as much as 50 percent and the county’s going back on its June decision to consolidate water companies. So many residents were at the Oct. 16 meeting […]
Read moreCalpeco, parent company of Liberty Utilities, on Oct. 15 filed a request with the California Public Utility Commission for a rate increase. If approved, the increase would take effect Jan. 1. Liberty is the electric provider for the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as Alpine County and Truckee. The increase for […]
Read more• Caltrans has an extension to work on Highway 89 in Tahoma past the Oct. 15 grading deadline. Work on Highway 28 in Kings Beach is also continuing. • If you need to ski before the Tahoe resorts open, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (aka A-Basin) in Colorado opened Oct. 17. • Nevada Department of Transportation […]
Read moreBy Kyle Swanson Ski season is around the corner. As an orthopedic surgeon, I see many skiing and snowboarding related injuries. Consider the following tips to avoid preventable injuries and actively prepare for the season. Equipment assessment Start with an equipment check. For skiers, one major cause of knee injuries is improper binding settings. If […]
Read moreBy Wayne Parry, AP ATLANTIC CITY — Sure you love matching little candy pieces with each other, or spelling out words with your pals. But New Jersey gambling regulators want to let you do it for real money. The state Division of Gaming Enforcement says it is seeking game developers’ proposals to conduct real-money gambling […]
Read moreThere will be a six-week series of classes in South Lake Tahoe designed to provide instruction and support for caregivers who are or are planning to care for a family member or friend age 60 or older. All classes and materials are free, though donations are accepted. Classes will be from 1-3pm at Lake Tahoe […]
Read moreThe Food Bank of El Dorado County will be in South Lake Tahoe to host a Hunger Response Network meeting on Oct. 22 from 9:30-11am at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on Lyons Avenue. Local organizations will discuss the results of the South Lake Tahoe focused Hunger Study in an attempt to understand the community’s needs and the best […]
Read moreJim Nichols is finishing his third week as manager of Douglas County. He replaces Steve Mokrohisky who left in April for a job in Oregon. Nichols was one of 72 applicants for the job. Most recently he was assistant city manager for Midland, Texas. He will be making $172,000 a year. Lake Tahoe News caught […]
Read moreTo the community, The St. Theresa Church’s parish council of the Knights of Columbus hosted Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day dinner on Sept. 29. According to the principles of the Knights of Columbus, there is no better way to experience compassion than by helping those in need. Through their donation and volunteering at B&B’s Monday […]
Read moreBy Joanne Marchetta With California and Nevada grappling with a third year of drought, one of the largest and most complex challenges we face over the long run at Lake Tahoe is adapting to a changing climate. Climate change will affect the protection and restoration of our beautiful mountain lake as well as the expansive […]
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