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Please join us for a memorial and celebration to honor the life of Robert Ranieri III. It will be hosted by Rob's wife, Ashley, at the Camp Richardson Marina/Boathouse on Sunday, June 10, 2012 a...

When a democracy functions properly, media revelations of executive branch misconduct typically result in an investigation by the legislative branch. Watergate epitomized this healthy dynamic - ill...

I visit the Tahoe National Forest area often and feel a personal attachment to the area, the forests, and creatures that call those forests home. That's why I'm so appalled by what I've recently re...

Measure B, which changes South Lake Tahoe's business license tax structure, appears headed for approval by voters.The measure received 55.23 percent approval - 924 votes to 749 - by those who voted...

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has finished its investigation into a skydiving accident that killed a South Lake Tahoe man in late May, but the Federal Aviation Administration has yet to con...

It is a cult classic. The music is part of popular culture. It spawned its own dance. It has sex, rock 'n' roll and a "Sweet Transvestite" from Transsexual, Transylvania. "The Rocky Horror Show"...

Sierra Front Interagency Fire Dispatch Center is asking citizens to stay out of the area where the Preacher Mine Fire recently burned in Douglas County.
Curious citizens and off-road vehicle operators have been utilizing the roadways and backcountry area where the fire burned, and this has caused problems for the fire mop-up crews still operating in the area.
Some smoldering hot spots still remain in the area, and hand crews will be operating in the area for several more days extinguishing them.

There is an epidemic in America of increasing childhood obesity and the ill effects attributed to a chronic sedentary lifestyle and a diet high in fat. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 2/3 of the American public are obese and that childhood diabetics, asthma and cardiovascular risk factors lead to adult morbidity, diabetes and significant psychological impact on the obese children. The organization goes on to state that this may be the first generation in the history of man, that children may not outlive the lifespan of their parents.

An area of low pressure will push a cold front across northern California and Nevada Friday, producing gusty afternoon and early evening winds. These winds will combine with low relative humidity to create critical fire weather conditions for the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Southwest winds Friday afternoon will become west Friday evening with sustained speeds of 15 to 30 mph and gusts of 40 to 45 mph.

Eric Burdon celebrated his 71st birthday last month but no one who has seen him perform recently would accuse him of being a long-haired creaking gnome. Burdon, whose birthday was May 11, penned...

RENO, Nev. - The water level of Lake Tahoe hit what could be its high mark for the year after a dry winter and scant spring runoff.A spattering of rain and snow early in the week nudged it a bit, a...

On Monday, June 4, Barton Community Clinic had their official ground breaking for the 7,400 square-foot renovation and expansion planned to be completed in summer 2013.

Join California State Sen. Ted Gaines on Monday, June 25, 6 to 8 p.m. for an update on the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations following the Angora Fire. Learn what has been done and what still needs work to ensure future fire safety. Ask questions and let your voice be heard on efforts to protect the region from destructive wildfires.
The meeting will be at the South Tahoe High School theater. To RSVP or for more information, call (916) 783-8232.