By Claudio Milano, Joseph M. Cheer and Marina Novelli, The Conversation The summer holidays are in full swing – and protests against overtourism have begun (yet again) in a number of popular European cities. Overtourism is not a new problem. Barcelona, in particular, is at the center of these mounting concerns about the rapid growth […]
Read moreA Modesto woman who left last weekend for Lake Tahoe and then went missing has been found. El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies said, “Jessica (Youssi) has been located safely.” No further details were released. — Lake Tahoe News staff report
Read morePlacer County supervisors this week agreed to take steps to purchase an 11-acre plot near Dollar Hill for $3.6 million that could be developed into affordable housing. The property, located on North Lake Boulevard just northeast of Tahoe City, was previously approved for a mixed-use housing and retail development and retains its development rights for […]
Read moreDue to an increase in projected public attendance, the Aug. 2 Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will be at the CVIC Hall located at 1604 Esmeralda Ave., Minden. Live streaming will not be available. While the meeting will start at 10am, the vacation home rental items will not be heard before 3pm. The Rancho […]
Read moreThe Lisa Maloff University Center at Lake Tahoe Community College will open Aug. 16 offering associate to master’s degree programs. Through LTCC’s partnerships with Sierra Nevada College and Brandman University students may earn degrees on LTCC’s campus in global business management, psychology, liberal studies, applied studies, a master’s degree in education, and a teaching credential. […]
Read more· The Douglas County Community Health staff urges parents and guardians to take advantage of the back-to-school immunization event on Aug. 11 in Minden. There is also walk-in immunization clinics every Monday afternoon. · University of Nevada Cooperative Extension presents Noxious Weed Identification and Control on Aug. 8 from noon-1pm at the Washoe County Cooperative Extension […]
Read moreBy Jen Trew Each year, the typical American family tosses out $2,275 worth of food and beverages. About 15 to 20 percent of the produce we buy is wasted. But as we all know, eating a diet full of fruits and veggies is good for your health and longevity. A few simple tasks can help […]
Read morePlacer County Board of Supervisors this week approved $4.9 million in funding for trail planning and construction as well as other capital projects in the Lake Tahoe area. The Capital Projects Advisory Committee evaluates project proposals based on how well they advance key priorities outlined in the county’s Tourism Master Plan for the region. The […]
Read moreSouth Lake Tahoe public safety agencies will be participating in National Night Out on Aug. 7 from 4-8pm at Regan Beach located at 3199 Sacramento Ave. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. In South Lake Tahoe, National […]
Read moreBy Larry Weitzman Competition and free markets are a wonderful thing. And the competition in the mid-size sedan market is beyond fierce. Toyota’s new Camry set some new standards so what does its chief rival do, try to do something better. Honda hopes it exceeded the Camry with its new Accord. Did it? The cars […]
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