By Kathryn Reed Because the top brass of Elks nixed the local branch’s desire to be housed in the same location of the American Legion, it’s back to square one. The American Legion building across from Meek’s Lumber in South Tahoe is more than 60 years old. The Elks’ building was razed a year ago […]
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By Kathryn Reed Bundle up because Mother Nature is turning the sweat beads of last weekend into icicles. Record highs dropped throughout the region on Saturday and Sunday. Record lows could be broken later this week. A cold front is moving into the Lake Tahoe region today. A wind advisory is in effect on the […]
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South Lake Tahoe received word late Friday that the California Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded the city a $35,000 grant to conduct a comprehensive parking study in the city limits to evaluate needs and solutions. The City Council authorized city staff to submit an application for this competitive grant opportunity on June […]
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A 51-year-old El Dorado County woman has tested positive for West Nile virus. According to health officials, she is the first human case of West Nile Virus in El Dorado County this year. Health officials have conducted a case investigation and it appears the woman may have acquired the virus outside of the state. As […]
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The design review of a 151,495-square-foot Super Walmart will be before Gardnerville’s Town Board Oct. 6 at 4:30pm. Dozen of people protested the plans at the board’s Sept. 1 meeting. The store would occupy about 20 acres on Highway 395 in the Carson Valley of Nevada. After the Gardnerville board takes up the matter, the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Neighborhood parks. They are a priority of South Lake Tahoe’s Parks Department. Called pocket parks – they are usually between two-thirds and 2 acres in size. The amenities ideally cater to the people living in the area who would use it. A half-court basketball facility, dog park, picnic tables, grass, pad for […]
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By Kathryn Reed The 163 water meters to be installed this year is a drop in the bucket considering South Tahoe Public Utility District needs to put in 10,000 in the next 16 years. Federal stimulus money ($4.5 million) is paying for 1,500 meters. Based on the strings attached to the cash, the district had […]
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Marriott, which has two properties in the Heavenly Village, laid off most of its sales staff and terminated an agreement with the city that will put a $55,000 red line in South Lake Tahoe’s next budget. Jan Vandermade, the local Marriott general manager, deferred comment to corporate offices in Florida. Those folks didn’t return phone […]
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Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee A new scheme to save money at state parks means none of them will have to close completely, according to an announcement today by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The plan reduces ongoing maintenance and eliminates all major equipment purchases for the balance of the current fiscal year, saving $12.1 million. Another $2.1 […]
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Nevada Appeal A Stateline man who was found dead at Ski Run Marina last week likely accidentally drowned, El Dorado County Deputy Coroner Larry Olsen said Thursday. An autopsy on the body of Roy Ricord, 31, did not reveal any signs of trauma, and foul play has been ruled out as a cause of death, […]
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