By KCRA-TV Police found about 1,000 pounds of marijuana that had been smuggled out of one of the evacuated communities in El Dorado County during the King Fire, officers said Monday. “Although our officers were busy with road closures during the King Fire, enforcement did not stop,” the Placerville California Highway Patrol posted on Facebook, […]
Read moreBy Devon Jackson, Outside Ever chug a can of let’s say, Brand E, energy drink and not only feel that good-as-advertised jolt of extraness but experience a skip or two in your chest as well? Even though most of the evidence is anecdotal and the studies—which continue to pile up—don’t yet know exactly why, the […]
Read moreBy Derek Taylor, GrindTV Glen Plake, the famous South Lake Tahoe mohawked skier and sage of all things snow, once said that most skiing takes places at the end of a dirt road. He may have had Nevada’s Elko Snobowl in mind. The sign for this taxpayer-supported ski area is a rock on the ground […]
Read moreBy Christopher Cadelago, Sacramento Bee Rep. Tom McClintock and challenger Art Moore sparred in a debate Tuesday marked by fierce character attacks that generated audience groans but put some distance between the two Republicans. It was still dark out at 7am when the candidates took to their lecterns for the hastily planned, 60-minute exchange before […]
Read moreTo the community, Most of us moved to Meyers because it’s a rural community, away from the city and tourist congestion. I am pro-growth; most locals are as long as it’s appropriately-sized growth for our community. The proposed Meyer’s Plan, however, opens the door to a mega resort, with incentives for large development and in […]
Read moreAlpenglow Sports in Tahoe City presents a unique evening with Simone Moro, the celebrated Italian alpinist renowned for his daring winter ascents of some of the tallest mountains on Earth. The recipient of numerous awards and honors for his climbing achievements, Moro is a popular speaker at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. Born […]
Read moreA South Lake Tahoe woman was taken into custody Oct. 14 after allegedly hitting two vehicles was under the influence of alcohol. Alejandra Lopez, 22, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, hit and run, and assault with a deadly weapon, which was her vehicle. The incident started near South Tahoe Middle School […]
Read moreBears broke into the Christmas Cheer food pantry and Flight Deck restaurant this week in South Lake Tahoe. Christmas Cheer, which provides food year-round to those in need, was raided by the bruin on Oct. 13. Organizers are asking for donations to restock the shelves of the nonprofit on Third Street. To help, call 530.542.4934. The […]
Read moreBy Kathryn Reed Lake Tahoe is expected to drop below its natural rim this afternoon, which would be the first time in five years. The rim is 6,223 feet. There was still water coming out of the dam in Tahoe City on Wednesday morning. “The forecast is for it to drop below and stay there […]
Read moreBlue13 Dance Company is a contemporary Indian dance theater ensemble based in Los Angeles that is coming to Tahoe this month. Tahoe Arts Project is bringing the group to the MontBleu showroom in Stateline on Oct. 24 at 7pm. Since 1999, the company has performed all over the United States and abroad in its signature Neo-Kathak and […]
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