It’s likely you've dealt with back pain – it can affect all ages, from infants to senior populations. Back pain can slowly progress over time or happen in an instant. It can range from a minor nuisance to completely debilitating and is becoming more common in our modern lifestyles.

Often, the most frustrating aspect of back pain is the seemingly endless causes. Back pain can stem from bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, etc. Or from muscle imbalances and limited or excessive joint mobility.

In an unprecedented move during the 2022 election, the Douglas County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC) endorsed three candidates (Burns, Jansen & Dickerson) for the Douglas County School Board, which are non-partisan positions.

The DCRCC support was predicated on the national agenda of liberal ideology in education (i.e. wokeism, indoctrination, etc.) which has never existed in the Douglas County School system.

South Lake Tahoe Special Olympics would like to thank Lake Tahoe Golf Course for hosting golf lessons for several new and seasoned golfers. Dave Gilpin, a local PGA Golf Professional, orchestrated group lessons emphasizing hitting, pitching, and putting. Participants and volunteers had a great time working on golf skills and enjoying the beautiful setting. A special thanks to Kevin Sommerfeld, Don Evans, and the supportive staff at Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each year, South Tahoe High School (STHS) students in the construction trades program put their skills to the test by building sturdy dog houses for the community. Under the guidance of Morgan Amsden, students learn essential construction techniques, including framing, siding, trim work, and roofing.

Once completed, these high-quality dog houses are offered free of charge to interested community members. This initiative not only provides valuable hands-on experience for the students but also supports local pet owners.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We reached out to all of the candidates for the two open positions on the South Lake Tahoe city council, asking for them to respond to some questions. Sadly, not all responded, but the public will get to hear from a few of them in the order their replies were received, one candidate a day Tuesday-Friday.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, an armed suspect entered the 7-11 store located at 2620 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. The man brandished a handgun and demanded money from the cashier.

The cashier was not injured during the event. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is investigating the case and is not releasing information about any cash that may have been stolen.

For the Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) this September was incredibly busy with seed collection because 2024 proved to be a mast year for sugar pines and most conifers in the Tahoe region. This is significant because reforestation starts with collecting seeds.

A “mast year” is when an entire population of a certain tree or shrub produces a large amount of fruit, seeds, or nuts, which are collectively referred to as mast. (The term "mast" comes from the Old English word mæst, which refers to the nuts of forest trees that accumulate on the ground.)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Partner agencies are working to find a permanent home for the aquatic invasive species (AIS) watercraft inspection station in Meyers, Calif. Approximately 8,000 boats are inspected every year to protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invaders, with 2,000 inspections done at the Meyers station. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), El Dorado County, California Tahoe Conservancy, and Tahoe Resource Conservation District will host a public meeting on Monday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We reached out to all of the candidates for the two open positions on the South Lake Tahoe city council, asking for them to respond to some questions. Sadly, not all responded, but the public will get to hear from a few of them in the order their replies were received, one candidate a day Tuesday-Friday.

Today is Keith Roberts who is the chief operation officer for Tahoe Investment Capital & Stewardship. He has lived in South Lake Tahoe for 14 years, having moved to town for the skiing and the trees.