Lake Valley Fire Protection District, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and the California Conservation Corps are teaming up to help city residents with defensible space and slash removal. On Oct. 18, members of the CCC are volunteering their time to provide free chipping to residents in South Lake Tahoe. In order to participate in the chipping service, homeowners […]
Read moreBy Tim Henderson, Washington Post NEW YORK — At 81, Stan Piotrowski has no desire for full-time company. He lives alone in Tudor City, an enclave with a very high proportion of single dwellers. “At this point in my life, I wouldn’t want to live with anybody,” he said. “I want to do what I […]
Read morePublisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News convened an editorial panel of seven community members to come up with this endorsement. An educator as board member is often frowned upon. This is because it can diminish the level of checks and balances, create favoritism and be a presumed vote for the unions. But we have not found […]
Read moreBy Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Casino operator Full House Resorts said Monday the Las Vegas-based company has been “evaluating strategic alternatives for several months” and called a proxy fight by a group of shareholders “inappropriate and disruptive.” The company said in a statement it was exploring options, such as “potential merger or sale of […]
Read moreWith the intent of providing a higher level of service to South Lake Tahoe home buyers and sellers, South Tahoe Association of Realtors created the area specialist certification program for its members. To achieve the certification, a licensed Realtor must demonstrate sufficient knowledge regarding the following local agencies and industries: TRPA Homeowner insurance Building department […]
Read moreBy Daniel R. Cluck Concern for the health of California’s quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) habitat has increased in recent years due to heavy wild ungulate and domestic livestock browsing, competition from conifers and other vegetation in the absence of fire, the impacts of drought and the potential negative impacts of climate change. In response, land managers […]
Read moreLake Tahoe Community College’s men’s and women’s soccer teams return home this week. More than 300 people watched the Coyotes in the inaugural doubleheader on Oct. 3. All the action takes place on the Community Playfield at 1300 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. This is next to the college’s physical ed building. The remaining […]
Read moreThe Barton Foundation is honoring Patty Olson with this year’s Spirit of Philanthropy award. Olson has been in South Lake Tahoe since 1950. She is a founding member of the Barton Auxiliary. She helped organize the auxiliary’s first fundraiser for the hospital and hosted many other Barton fundraising events at Young’s Bijou Lodge, which she and […]
Read moreThe Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting a two-day wilderness first aid course taught by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS. The classes are Nov. 1-2, 8am-5pm at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in Stateline. This course will provide individuals with a foundation of important first aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in […]
Read moreBy Oulimata Ba, HNGN California’s record-breaking drought may be wreaking havoc on local wildlife and forcing residents to steal water. But for state vineyard owners, the lack of water has produced the best wine grapes in years. “This year’s vintage could be one for the ages,” Michael Coats, who co-owns Valerie’s Vineyard in Sonoma County, […]
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