By Sarah Litz, Reno Gazette-Journal Three bears near a Taco Bell and CVS in Tahoe City were caught on camera by a deputy with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. “Well, our resident bear whisperer, Deputy Nevins, was at it again last night in Tahoe City!” a Facebook post on the sheriff’s office page said. “He […]
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This is the SLTFD with a holiday greetings message. It’s that holiday time of year and the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department would like to encourage everyone to think of those less fortunate members of our community. At all the city fire stations, you may drop off any new or like-new condition used toys into […]
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By Kathryn Reed CAMP RICHARDSON – Roads in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin seem to be in a perpetual evolution. Local historian Dave Borges took a group on a ride through transportation lore at a presentation this month at Camp Richardson Resort. The Lake Tahoe Historical Society talk went from the 1800s to today. […]
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By Samantha N.N. Cross, Iowa State University I have always been intrigued by Thanksgiving – the traditions, the meal, the idea of a holiday that is simply about being thankful. For my family, Thanksgiving is all about the food. Some foods, like turkey and mashed potatoes, may be familiar. But there are a few twists. […]
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This is a South Lake Tahoe Fire Department Christmas tree fire safety tip. Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches. Place the tree in plain water immediately after recutting the trunk at least one-half inch above the old cut. The container you use […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s annual Go Local & Win contest is kicking off Nov. 25. Pick up a passport at participating businesses or download one online, then shop or dine at any of the participating business through Jan. 1. For every $25 spent contestants will receive a stamp on their passport. Completed […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College instructor Philip Erik Stevenson died Nov. 14, 2017, after an injury from a fall. He was 77. Phil was born in Palo Alto in August 1940. He graduated from Atherton High School in Palo Alto, received a bachelor’s in science in chemistry from Harvard University, and a doctorate in theoretical chemistry […]
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Marking 15 years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers and action imagery. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator […]
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By Ginga Kolata, New York Times When Jason Lalli tore his left anterior cruciate ligament at age 26, he thought he would be fine as soon as he had his knee repaired. As a soccer player who competed through college and then on recreational teams, he knew that A.C.L. injuries could be debilitating but also […]
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With Black Friday just days away and the holiday season here, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office offers 12 Tips of Holiday Safety to help people stay focused on personal safety. Be careful not to get so caught up in the shopping frenzy that you lose awareness of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity in […]
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