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Sugar Pine Foundation Has Busy Planting Season Ahead

The Sugar Pine Foundation's goal is to save the Sugar Pine and White Pine trees from blister rust in Lake Tahoe by educating and and involving the community in hands-on forest stewardship.

The group has several opportunities this fall to help save the trees by planting seedling in areas around the lake. 850 seedlings have already been planted this fall and more will be planted at the following events:

Win A Epic Pass For Skiing 26 Resorts Around the World in One Season

This season Vail Resorts announced that the Epic Pass now includes 26 mountains in four countries. And now Vail Resorts is calling all globetrotting, Epic Pass-holding, die-hard skiers and snowboarders for The Epic Race – a season-long competition to visit all 26 resorts spread across four countries that make up the Epic Pass. The first 10 people to complete the race will receive an Epic Pass for life.

Agencies launch 'Eyes on the Lake' volunteer program to identify aquatic invasive plants

In June, several Lake Tahoe agencies are kicking off a new volunteer effort called “Eyes on the Lake” in which water recreationists of all types will be identifying and reporting on the locations of aquatic invasive plant species that threaten Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe to make bid for 2015-17 Winter X Games

The 2015-2017 X Games could take place at Lake Tahoe. ESPN, which owns the X Games franchise, announced qualified entities representing cities and Lake Tahoe was listed among the eligible destinations. Finalists will be determined by April 2013 and host cities will be announced by the end of 2013, according to a news release.

Cross-country charges into regional championships

The Warrior runners may be small in size and experience, but not in heart.Eight runners make up the Whittell cross country team, and they all have one thing on their mind right now - Zone Champions...

Nevada Ranks 3rd Among States For Best Tax Climate For Business

CARSON CITY – Nevada is one of the 10 best states for its business tax climate, while companies in states like New York, New Jersey, and California have a far less pleasant environment to deal with, according to a new report by the Tax Foundation.

Bijou Bike Park construction delayed until summer 2013

Nestled at the end of Lyons Avenue, a series of dirt jumps and broad ramps make up the South Lake Tahoe BMX park. It's quiet in the middle of the day, but on Tuesday and Thursday evenings riders...

Bijou Bike Park construction delayed until summer 2013

Nestled at the end of Lyons Avenue, a series of dirt jumps and broad ramps make up the South Lake Tahoe BMX park. It's quiet in the middle of the day, but on Tuesday and Thursday evenings riders...

Live at Lakeview: Blues and jam music with Huckle and special guest Lonesome

Blues and jam music make up the lineup on Thursday, July 26, when the Live at Lakeview concert series presents Huckle and special guest Lonesome.
The summer music series continues to bring the community together at Lakeview Commons to enjoy free live music every Thursday from 4:30-8:30pm.
The August 2 show will be rock n' roll with The Congress.

Popular South Tahoe High School program gets cut

An area school is boasting some of the highest graduation rates in California. Newly finalized counts show about 92.5 percent of South Tahoe High School's seniors are earning diplomas. Compare that to the state average of 76.3 percent. But district officials say one of the main reasons they're claiming success has just been cut from the California budget.

Kudos & Kindness: Local hardware stores are top-notch

Our community is blessed to have some great, helpful hardware stores. Although the stores are small, they make up size with great customer service. I'm talking about Scotty's on Kingsbury, Scotty's...

Adventure Sports week at Lake Tahoe offers mountain bike events

The 2nd Annual Adventure Sports Week Tahoe, scheduled for Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24, will offer a series of mountain biking events in addition to its other outdoor sporting competitions, clinics taught by professionals, live musical concerts and family-friendly activities.

Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births

WASHINGTON (AP) - For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing.New 2011 cen...

Honoring Barton Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary

In recognition of National Volunteer Month in April, Barton Health would like to take a moment to honor some frequently unsung heroes in the South Lake Tahoe community: The dedicated volunteers who make up the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

CD Release of 'Welcome Back To Markleeville' at Cutthroat Saloon

"Welcome Back To Markleeville" a music CD by Beans Sousa and Friends, includes duets with Lacy J. Dalton, Mary McCaslin, and The Slade Rivers Band. A portion of the proceeds will go to "The Fund To Stock Trophy Fish" in The Carson River, overseen by Todd Sodaro, owner of The Carson River Resort. The CD will be released on Saturday April 28 Opening Day California Stream Fishing) with a performance at The Cutthroat Saloon inside The Wolf Creek Inn at 7pm that evening.

Purchase Of ‘Air Time’ Not Frequent But Some Nevada Lawmakers Want to Review

CARSON CITY – A little-known benefit of Nevada’s public employee pension plan is the right to purchase up to five years of service towards retirement.
Referred to by some as “air time,” or the ability to add years of retirement without actually putting in the time in a public sector job, the benefit can allow state and local government workers to retire early, collecting annual pensions years before they would be eligible otherwise.

Wet March can't make up for dry winter

It's no "Miracle March," but this month's snowfall is somewhat better than expected after a drier-than-average winter."The water content we just measured is down in the lower 10 percent of years...

Wet March can't make up for dry winter

It's no "Miracle March," but this month's snowfall is somewhat better than expected after a drier-than-average winter."The water content we just measured is down in the lower 10 percent of years...

Diamond Peak’s 12th Annual Dummy Downhill

Diamond Peak will continue the tradition of the Dummy Downhill on April 1, 2012. This will be the 12th year for the community’s favorite event of the season.
Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard that gets launched off a big jump on Showoff run. Categories include Best Crash, Longest Jump, Most Creative, Shortest Distance and whatever else the judges decide to make up.

Movie Review: '21 Jump Street' more basic teen fare but enough laughs to be a winner for all

The action-comedy film "21 Jump Street," currently playing at the Horizon Stadium at Stateline, Lake Tahoe, may seem a little familiar to those who saw the teen comedy "Project X" recently. And for good reason, the writer for both films was Michael Bacall. There's much of the same in both films, high school affairs drugs and teen mammoth parties.

El Dorado County 2011 Sheriff's Report; future challenges include county gaining more inmates

To the citizens of El Dorado County,
The year 2011 is wrapped up, and so is my first year as your Sheriff. This year end report is to provide you, the community we serve, with information outlining some of the achievements by the men and women that make up your Sheriff’s Office. I believe it is my obligation to keep you, as the taxpayers of El Dorado County, informed as to the direction and accomplishments of this office.

Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response

The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:

Movie Review: 'Contraband' a so-so thriller with Mark Wahlberg as macho-in-chief

The action-thriller "Contraband," now playing at the Hollywood Horizon Stadium in Stateline, stars Mark Wahlberg as Chris Farraday, a reformed former ace smuggler living in New Orleans with with wife Kate (Kate Beckinsale) and two sons (largely ignored) making home burglar alarms as a business.

Nevada Tax Collections Remain On Track Despite Gaming Volatility

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Despite ongoing volatility in Nevada’s gaming industry, strong consumer buying is helping to keep the state’s tax revenues on an even keel four months into the new two-year budget, state officials say.

Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable

By Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.

Angora fire restoration draws complaints

A prescribed forest burn in the Angora fire area caused quite a stir earlier this month after wind gusts of up to 50 mph carried some of the burn slash piles and brush further than what was comfortable for nearby homeowners.
The U.S. Forest Service, however, says that at no point did the prescribed fire, which consisted mostly of slash piles and dead trees, get out of hand and the agency remains both cautious about its undertaking and empathetic to nearby neighbors who rebuilt their homes following the June 2007 Angora fire.

Momentum to eliminate social promotion in LTUSD

The idea is by October educators have a good idea who is falling so far behind that it may be impossible to make up the work. South Tahoe Middle School Principal Beth Delacour at the Oct. 25 meeting r...

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