Heavenly GM Fortune discusses career, vision for South Lake Tahoe resort
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif — Tom Fortune arrives to work around sunrise, walks into his Kingsbury Grade office adorned with vintage and modern ski equipment and a large window featuring a stunning view of Lake...
Tahoe RCD plan to eradicate some non-native fish in Lake Tahoe concerns anglers
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Tahoe Resource Conservation District is proposing a program to eradicate some invasive fish in Lake Tahoe. The Target Invasive Fish Control Program will target Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Bluegill,...
Lake Tahoe man receives life sentence for 2018 murder
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A Lake Tahoe man who murdered his girlfriend and dog in 2018 has been given a life sentence. Jeremy Virgo, 49, on Friday was sentenced to 125 years-to-life for first...
TRPA, LTVA purchase digital billboard in Folsom to combat trash at Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority have purchased a digital billboard near the state capital in hopes of fighting the trash problem at Lake Tahoe....
TRPA seems to have conflict of interest with events center (Opinion)
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, TRPA staff presented their report on the proposed Douglas County Events Center. The review of the proposal included the perceived benefits and remaining issues for the events center. On a good...
Letter: 300 percent tax increase is not reasonable, vote no on Measure M (Opinion)
A 300% tax increase is what the county has proposed with Measure M. A 300% tax increase is what we will get if we fail to vote no on Measure M in the March 3...
Humane Society gaining momentum in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is seeing great results since the South Lake Tahoe office opened in December. Before the office even opened, HSTT trained more than 60 volunteers. Since...
My View: Notes from the Front Row (Opinion)
Local Musings The sad saga of the Sunset Stables land continues. Years ago, Sunset Stables, located on State Route 89 as you come into the South Lake Tahoe, was a nice recreational amenity for residents...
Final events center approval could happen in March
STATELINE, Nev. — Final approval of an events center at Stateline could occur as soon as March 25, according to the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority. According to the authority’s website, the authority will seek a...
Chief’s Corner: Getting ready for summer; now’s the time at Lake Tahoe
You may have noticed the flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping, and it’s only February. With no storms forecasted for the near future, now is a great time to start thinking about defensible...
Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead
LAS VEGAS — Bernie Sanders scored a commanding victory in Nevada’s presidential caucuses, cementing his status as the Democrats’ national front-runner but escalating tensions over whether he’s too liberal to defeat President Donald Trump. Joe...
Tahoe Chamber strongly supports events center (Opinion)
The planned Tahoe South Events Center will be a pivotal catalyst as Stateline, Nevada seeks to contribute to the revitalization of the South Shore and Douglas County. This editorial summarizes why the Lake Tahoe South...
Texas woman hits $1.3 million jackpot at Harveys
STATELINE, Nev. — Dorothy Boone of Temple, Texas got a nice surprise during her Presidents’ Day weekend at Lake Tahoe. She hit the Three Card Poker progressive jackpot at Harveys Lake Tahoe on Monday, Feb....
Real Estate: Buyers should not procrastinate at Lake Tahoe (Opinion)
During the first quarter of 2020 the overall pace of sales is moving along quite nicely. With inventory levels remaining very low, buyers who procrastinate will find themselves missing out on the best values on...
Incline boys’ and girls’ basketball teams each claim regional championships
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Incline High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams rolled to titles this weekend and both will be the top-ranked teams this week heading into the state championships. The Highlander boys crushed...
LTCC’s DeFranco named Aspen New President fellow
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe Community College President Jeff DeFranco has been selected to participate in the inaugural Aspen’s Institute New President’s Fellowship for College Excellence program. The program is an intensive learning...
Letter: Yes on Measure B to ‘Keep Tahoe Blue’ and safe (Opinion)
Dear Editor: If you live in Tahoe, the threat of fire is constantly ping-ponging around in the back of your mind – a dull nagging feeling that’s tough to pin down. As someone who was...
Auditors critical of Nevada gas pump inspections
Legislative auditors issued a report this week critical of the Agriculture Department’s weights and measures inspections. The department’s Division of Consumer Equitability inspects gas pumps and scales among other devices to make sure they are...
6 seek seat in Congress to represent California’s 4th District
A crowded field of contenders is seeking California’s 4th congressional district seat up for election March 3, with five challengers trying to unseat incumbent Tom McClintock. JULIANNE BENZEL American historian Julianne Benzel is campaigning as...
Letter: Community safety is a serious matter, yes on Measure B (Opinion)
Dear Editor: Fellow community members, I support Measure B and believe all voters should be informed as to the importance of passing this $52/year bond issue. As a 47-year resident I have developed a very...