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Timothy Cashman named Tahoe Fund board chairman
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/17/2013 - 8:48am
The Tahoe Fund, the first and only nonprofit in the Tahoe Basin dedicated to raising money for environmental improvement projects, announced Wednesday the appointment of Timothy Cashman as chair of the board of directors.
El Dorado County budget projection look stable; presented to Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 2:50pmPLACERVILLE — El Dorado County revenue is up slightly and spending is down according to a report by Chief Budget Officer Laura Schwartz. Schwartz presented the budget report to the Board of Supervisors at a special workshop on Monday.
UC Davis scientists trace particulate air pollution to its source
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 11:07am
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have, for the first time, developed a system that can determine which types of air particles that pollute the atmosphere are the most prevalent and most toxic.
Previous research has shown that air pollution containing fine and ultrafine particles is associated with asthma, heart disease and premature death. This new study, released today by the California Air Resources Board and the Electric Power Research Institute, marks the first time that researchers have conducted source-oriented sampling of these particles in the atmosphere.
El Dorado County, court collaborate on dispute resolution program
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:42pmThe County of El Dorado and the Superior Court are partnering to continue the highly successful Alternative Dispute Resolution program. The program is an alternative way to resolve civil disputes without the burden of litigation.
Unpack Your Adjectives for a Night of School House Rocks at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 12:48pmEvent Date:
February 23, 2013 - 6:00pm
While many already know ‘A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing,’ what they may not know is it’s time to show your inner rock star at the School House Rocks event to support local schools. The ‘Conjunction Junction’ will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at MontBleu and it will feature a live DJ, music, silent and live auctions, cocktails, food and more.
Text of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2013 State of the State Address
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 11:17am
California Gov. Jerry Brown today delivered the 2013 State of the State Address. Here's the prepared text:
Text of Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's State of the State address
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 7:20pmAs Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013:
Madam Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Legislature, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, Senator Heller, honored guests ...
Nobel Prize team winner featured speaker at Lake Tahoe weather conference
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 2:16pm
Chris Field, a 2007 Nobel Prize team winner and lead author of the study on the effects of global climate change will be the keynote speaker at Tahoe South's Operation Sierra Storm Meteorologist Conference, Jan 10 at South Shore Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County joins Howard Jarvis taxpayer group in fire fee lawsuit
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 11:13amEl Dorado County has agreed to join the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association class action lawsuit seeking to overturn California's controversial fire fee.
“Hundreds of residents have contacted the county to voice their frustration about the fire tax,” said Supervisor John Knight. “The Board of Supervisors can’t sit idly by while the state is running a legalized extortion scheme on rural residents.”
El Dorado County accepting applications for Federal Coordination Committee
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 1:50pmEl Dorado County is accepting applications for its new Federal Coordination Advisory Committee. Various provisions of federal law mandate that federal agencies coordinate certain activities with local agencies before making decisions which may impact local government, according to a news release sent by Mike Applegarth, principal analyst for the county's chief administrative office.
It is important that county government track and analyze federal decisions in order to timely invoke the right of coordination and participate in the decision-making process.
California imposes fire fee on some Lake Tahoe area residents
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 3:00pm
A California-imposed fire prevention fee on property owners will be issued for El Dorado County residents including those living in rural areas around South Lake Tahoe, officials said Wednesday.
Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents 'Giselle' featuring Dance, Music and More
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 1:43pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2012 (All day) The Sierra Nevada Ballet takes the stage this summer to present "Giselle," which is possibly the best-loved of all the world's ballets. This profound folk tale comes to life through music, drama and over 30 professional dancers who will share this story of doomed love ... complete with jealousy, madness and vengeful ghosts. According to the ballet’s artistic director Rosine Bena, “Giselle is steeped in the tradition of ballet and conveys the poetry that makes this great production a must see this summer.”
Location
Sand Harbor State Park
United States
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Lake Tahoe Summerfest features classical concerts, world-renowned artists
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 11:30am
Event Date:
July 31, 2012 (All day)
A series of classical music concerts featuring a 38 piece symphony orchestra of world-renowned artists highlights Lake Tahoe SummerFest in August. Weekend performances include Friday and Saturday night symphonies and Sunday programming for families.
Large fight breaks out near Stateline, authorities reportedly attacked in melee
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 11:46pmUPDATE 11:45AM: Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports the following from the incident Wednesday night that involved several adults and teenagers. A sheriff's deputy was injured in the melee. Several were arrested: Here is what was filed by Sgt. Jim Halsey regarding the incident:
Janitor sentenced to 50 years for killing Placerville principal
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 3:04pmWorld-renowned classical musicians to perform at Lake Tahoe SummerFest
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 5:43pmInternationally renowned soloists and a world-class orchestra of 38 instrumentalists will contribute to an exclusive series of classical concerts and performances during Lake Tahoe SummerFest, the first three weekends of August.
Lake Tahoe leaders tour California communities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 6:16am
A seventeen-member team of Lake Tahoe area leaders from across the business spectrum were on the road earlier this month to learn from other California communities about how to implement innovative solutions to overcome economic and environmental decline in their communities. Trekkers represent a diverse group of Lake Tahoe Basin leaders across various sectors including tourism, health, recreation, public and private.
Tahoe Project Interview: Improving Water Quality
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 5:16amInsights into how policies have evolved at Lake Tahoe to better focus efforts on the pollutants causing Tahoe’s declining clarity are discussed in an interview hosted by Michelle Sweeney at TahoeProject.org. Interviewed are Dr. Nicole Beck, principal and founder of ecosystem science and design firm 2NDNATURE based in Santa Cruz, and Jason Drew, associate scientist at Nichols Consulting Engineers.
New earthquake technology reveals Lake Tahoe faults could generate large events
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 2:08pm
CARNELIAN BAY — Results of a new U.S. Geological Survey study found that faults west of Lake Tahoe, Calif., referred to as the Tahoe-Sierra frontal fault zone, pose a substantial increase in the seismic hazard assessment for the Lake Tahoe region of California and Nevada, and could potentially generate earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 6.3 to 6.9. A close association of landslide deposits and active faults also suggests that there is an earthquake-induced landslide hazard along the steep fault-formed range front west of Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe SummerFest Exclusive Pass Now Available
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 2:39pm
For a limited time, VIP Season Passes are available for the inaugural Lake Tahoe SummerFest, a series of classical music concerts. This transferable VIP Season Pass includes exclusive seating to all nine performances over the first three weekends of August; after-concert receptions with Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Joel Revzen, and the orchestra; and preferred parking.
Guilty verdict rendered in killing of Placerville principal
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 7:16amFitch Affirms South Tahoe Public Utility District with AA+; Rating Outlook Stable
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 3:06pmFitch Ratings affirmed South Tahoe Public Utility District on Monday as part of its ongoing survey of public agencies, noting the ratings outlook remains within the organization remains "stable."
The firm, which positions itself as a global rating agency dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data, gave the water and sewer district a AA+ rating, noting $10.8 million sewer revenue certificates of participation. The ratings agency also asserts that STPUD continues to have strong reserves in place that protects the district against a reduction in its property tax revenues.
Transportation and the Economy Kicks Off Tahoe Regional Young Professionals
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 9:14amTahoe Regional Young Professionals’ development and education speaker series kicks off, March 15, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport’s Flight Deck Restaurant and Bar with Alfred Knotts, principal planner/project manager for the Tahoe Transportation District.
Momentum to eliminate social promotion in LTUSD
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 8:37pmThe 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...
TRPA switches leadership on Regional Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 12:16pmSTATELINE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has someone new shepherding its long overdue Regional Plan update. Harmon Zuckerman, the former Douglas County principal planner hired by the agency two ...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 12:16pmDesign Workshop, an international landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design firm with six offices in the U.S., promoted Stephanie Grigsby to principal and Micah Langdon to associate in i...
Lake Tahoe law firm sets bar for environmental cases
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 5:03pmNEWS RELEASE — With recent success guiding the approval process for major projects at Lake Tahoe, the accomplishments of law firm Feldman McLaughlin Thiel reflect a rising correlation in the spectacular mountain community between a healthy environment and a healthy economy.
Anderson Engineering celebrates grand opening
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - R.O. Anderson Engineering Inc. hosted the grand opening of its South Lake Tahoe office Sept. 9.Principal Planner Coleen Shade, AICP, LEED, along with Ralph Wenzinger, P.E...
Weaving — a shared love among various cultures
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 12:04pmWhen I moved up to Lake Tahoe in 1982 to take a position as a school principal in Lake Tahoe Unified School District, I soon realized that I wouldn't have much time for weaving. In spite of that r...
