The U.S Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Communications Commission, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on Nov. 9 at 11am. The audio of the test will last 30 seconds. This will result in a total test time of approximately […]
Read moreJenny Anderson has her Lake Tahoe News T-shirt. The snow that is supposed to arrive Thursday and through the weekend could get you a shirt, too. Send a picture of yourself with the white stuff to info@LakeTahoeNews.net — and feel free to write something about this fall tradition in Lake Tahoe. Include your full name, […]
Read moreAll things South Shore related will be on the agenda of what is being called the inaugural joint session between the South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commission. While the electeds will begin the Nov. 4 meeting with lunch at noon at Edgewood Tahoe in Stateline, the formal meeting begins at 1pm. It […]
Read more• Time to sleep in – at least for an hour. On Nov. 6 at 2am those in California and Nevada — and other places — return to standard time. • Lake Tahoe Community College’s DVD borrowing program has more than 1,000 discs – to view – for free. • There will be a Veterans’ […]
Read moreU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora Fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Nov. 2, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the weekend. Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from this prescribed fire project area. Smoke may be visible on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. […]
Read moreDolores Garcia, a well-respected member of the El Dorado County Board of Education since 1996, recently passed away which created a vacancy in trustee area three. The board will appoint her replacement Nov. 29. All interested residents of the newly aligned Supervisorial District III are encouraged to apply. The applicants must to submit a letter […]
Read moreCarson City’s Old West meets the North Pole this holiday season as the Polar Express train will take weekend railway runs across the frosty Northern Nevada landscape Thanksgiving through Dec. 23 The Virginia & Truckee Railroad is one of the officially licensed Polar Express Train Ride events nationwide this holiday season. This historic 100-year train, […]
Read moreBilled as “holiday makeover presentations”, the Nov. 7 5:30-7pm presentations are free. Topics include “Skin Fitness” and non-surgical approaches to facial rejuvenation with Ronald M. Gemberling and “Healthy Diet and Exercise 101” with Paula Crenshaw. The doctors will answer questions afterward. RSVP to (530) 544.7744. The talk is at 2209 South Ave., Ste. D (across […]
Read moreThe Tahoe City PUD and Recreation Department’s annual Holiday Craft Bazaar is Nov. 5 from 10am-3pm inside the Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, Tahoe City. The event will feature a variety of artists and craftsmen from around the Lake Tahoe Basin selling fine handmade products. Included will be fine jewelry, photography, handmade wood products, […]
Read moreBarton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Holiday Fair is Nov. 6 from 9am-3pm at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe. The Attic is selling its finest “treasurers” that have been collected throughout the year. Clothes, books, linens, purses, toys, glassware, silver, dishware, jewelry and Christmas items will be available. Santa will visit from 10:30am-1pm. Food and […]
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