Barton Foundation accepting grant applications for community health and well-being
The Barton Foundation is accepting grant applications from local programs and services that positively impact the health of the South Shore community. In total, the foundation plans to award $50,000 in grant funding, according to...
El Dorado County election officials hosting town halls
With changes coming to how El Dorado County conducts elections, officials have planned a series of town halls to discuss the changes. El Dorado County Registrar of Voters Bill O’Neill will explain the changes that...
Douglas County chairman says he regrets behavior at meeting where fight occurred
Douglas County Commission Chairman Barry Penzel issued a statement addressing Thursday’s meeting where a fight broke out between commissioners. “As the Chairman of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, I would like to express...
Redevelopment debate results in fight between Douglas County commissioners
GENOA, Nev. — A debate over the Stateline redevelopment area resulted in an altercation between Douglas County commissioners on Thursday evening. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Tahoe Transportation Center in Stateline for a heated...
California Nurses Association tells Barton Health they plan to strike
For the second time in nearly three months, nurses at Barton Health have provided notice that they intend to go on strike — the latest sign that the two sides remain at an impasse more...
South Tahoe Public Utility District to hold hearing on proposed rate increases
South Tahoe Public Utility District will hold a public hearing Thursday, May 16, prior to a board vote on proposed rate increases for sewer and water. The district is considering a five-year series of rates...
Whittell’s White makes top 10 list for student-athletes
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. — Whittell senior Anna White was named a top 10 student-athlete in Northern Nevada by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association and One Nevada Credit Union and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. White...
Publisher’s Perspective: Best of Tahoe finalist voting starts May 13 (opinion)
In 2018, a record number of votes were cast for the Best of Tahoe finalists. If this year’s nomination period is any indication of how the finalist voting will go this year, we should be...
Kingsbury Grade to close Wednesday for shooting investigation
Kingsbury Grade will close 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday as part of the investigation into the April 26 shooting involving a Bay Area triple-homicide suspect. The Grade will close at Tramway and Foothill Road. “Investigators...
Rocky Point residents, property owners voice concerns with ‘Loop Road’ project
Officials hoping to build consensus on the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project could have an uphill road to travel when it comes to property owners in a neighborhood that will be heavily impacted....
Hundreds attend vigil for Rev. John Grace in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — About 200 attended a vigil Wednesday night for longtime South Lake Tahoe resident Rev. John Grace at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Grace spent about 70 years on Lake Tahoe’s South...
Lime delays South Lake Tahoe launch until next week
Lime is delaying the initial arrival of its electric scooters until next week, with an official launch slated for May 17. The mobility company, which has had a seasonal presence in South Lake Tahoe since...
South Lake Tahoe to receive $1.7M as part of settlement over defective ladder truck
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A legal fight over a defective fire ladder truck that saw almost no use during its five years in the city’s procession has been closed. The city and Ferrara Fire...
Douglas County approves final tentative budget
STATELINE, Nev. — While there is money available to hire additional deputies, county commissioners will only fund one deputy until they’ve discussed the future of a redevelopment area at Lake Tahoe. With Commissioner Larry Walsh...
‘Amazing Grace’: South Lake Tahoe community mourns death and celebrates life of Rev. John Grace
Speaking in 2010 about the road that led him to a life of service, the Rev. John Grace said: “I felt as I grew up, well, I’d like to help people.” If the outpouring of...
South Lake Tahoe City Council seeks community input on 2019-20 budget
South Lake Tahoe residents will have an opportunity to offer some early input on the upcoming budget during City Council’s meeting on Tuesday. Council will receive a presentation on the budget before holding a public...
El Dorado County ditching precincts for vote centers in 2020 election
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — El Dorado County voters will see changes when they cast their ballots in the 2020 presidential primary as the Board of Supervisors has agreed to shift to a vote center model. Instead...
Officials, businesses turn out to back Lake Tahoe convention center project
From chamber and development officials to casino and lodging executives and small business operators, Lake Tahoe officials from the south shore turned out in force Thursday to back legislation to pay for a major events...
Lake Tahoe Unified School district, teachers union reach tentative agreement
Lake Tahoe Unified School District and the union representing the district’s educators have reached a tentative agreement on contract updates. The tentative agreement was reached through mediation — a process used when labor negotiations reach...
Douglas County vacation rental task force starts work
STATELINE, Nev. — The first meeting of the Douglas County Vacation Home Rental Task Force is officially in the books. The group met for the first time April 15 to review the history of vacation...
