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Climate talk at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 10:55am
Event Date:
May 21, 2016 - 1:00pm Climate Change Talk: Join Bonnie Turnbull as she presents "Our Climate Is Unhealthy--but We Have the Power to Heal It". You’ve heard people talk about it. We all sense that our climate is changing right here in Tahoe. But is it true? And if it is changing, what can we possibly do about it? In this talk focused on our South Tahoe home with evidence that not only can we do something--we already are. Join in the discussion. Free and open to all.
Spring Art Exhibits at LTCC highlight talent of faculty, staff and students
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 10:18pm
Event Date:
April 14, 2016 - 5:00pm
The community is warmly invited to Lake Tahoe Community College on Thursday, April 14 to enjoy two new art exhibits celebrating the talents of LTCC’s faculty, staff, and students. Free artist receptions will be held simultaneously from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering a chance to meet the artists whose work will be on display and enjoy light refreshments.
Community collaboration helps to change the stigma of mental illness
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 9:39pm
The third annual Mental Health Forum in South Lake Tahoe today brought together almost 60 people who are dedicated to helping the mental and behavioral health in the community.
Hosted by Barton Health, this year's forum participants shared the progress they've made on strategies for mental health and local service gaps that were generated during the 2015 event.
Jeanne Nelson from the South Lake Tahoe chapter of NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) was very pleased with the outcome Thursday.
Soroptimists hand out donations to South Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 7:52pm
Members of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) handed out checks to 22 different project that are created by non-profits to serve the women and children of South Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
The awardees:
Author and human trafficking expert to speak in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 10:14pm
Event Date:
April 26, 2016 - 6:00pm
John Vanek, author of the book, The Essential Abolitionist: What You Need to Know about Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery, will be speaking in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe library.
The Friends of the Library are hosting the free event which will feature Vanek, who is a retired lieutenant of the San Jose Police Human Trafficking Task Force. Vanek will address the most commonly asked questions and topics surrounding human trafficking and the challenges involved in fighting this horrific crime and assisting its victims.
Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at the Crystal Bay Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 1:58pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2016 - 8:00pm Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at The Crystal Bay Club, Nev., on May 8 at 8:00 p.m. Emi Sunshine LIVE at the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room! Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM.
$15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of the show • 21+
Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, 14 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
(775) 833-6333
www.crystalbaycasino.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1067584199952160/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1700505396BA0D98
Carolyn Batchelor 1946-2016
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 1:26pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2016 - 10:00am We lost a beautiful, vibrant spirit much too soon. Our beloved Carolyn Batchelor left us February shortly after Valentine's Day, and our hearts are broken.
Carolyn Wands was born in Nampa, Idaho. She was the only child of Dr. Robert and Eileen Wands. At the age of eighteen Carolyn moved to Ontario, California, with her husband, Steve Batchelor. She, Steve, and their children lived in Cucamonga and Crestline.
Foster care is a pipeline for commercial sexual exploitation of children
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 12:17pm
Three training programs taking place at Lake Tahoe Community College Tuesday are giving the community an opportunity to become more aware about both local and national exploitation of children.
National speaker Deanna Graves, founder of Traffick911, is in South Lake Tahoe to educate attendees on how they can combat the trafficking of our most vulnerable population, the foster child.
Four arrested after high speed chase through Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe crime
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 12:26pm
2:45 p.m. 2/28/16 update:
Two different high speed chases through the Carson Valley and up Kingsbury Grade resulted in the arrest of two men and two women on Saturday, February 27, 2017.
At 3:10 p.m., a trooper from the Nevada Highway Patrol spotted a silver Mercedes-Benz with California plates going down U.S. 50 (Spooner Summit) at 85 mph. The driver failed to pull over for the trooper, instead turning South on Highway 395 towards Minden, Nev., at speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery Discussed at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 7:28pm
Event Date:
April 26, 2016 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library present author John Vanek, Lt. (Ret.) San Jose Police Human Trafficking Task Force. Mr. Vanek will discuss his book, "The Essential Abolitionist: What You Need to Know about Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery". He will address the most commonly asked questions and topics surrounding human trafficking and the challenges involved in fighting this horrific crime and assisting its victims. In addition, he will examine the myths and misconceptions related to modern slavery. While a difficult subject this story must be heard. This event is free and open to all.
Tahoe Big Year in Photos at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 5:00pm
Event Date:
April 13, 2016 - 6:00pm Local birders, Bob and Jenny Sweatt, spent the entire year of 2015 searching the basin for as many species of birds as they could find through Tahoe Institute for Natural Science's competition entitled "Tahoe Big Year". The Big Year celebrates the hundreds of bird species that make the Tahoe region their home all year-round, during summer or winter, or while passing through to other destinations. The Sweatts documented their award-winning discoveries with amazing photographs.
Lake Tahoe's Train History at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 4:53pm
Event Date:
April 5, 2016 - 6:00pm Lake Tahoe’s railroad history will come to life with a presentation by Jerry Blackwill, vice president of Strategic Planning for the Truckee Donner Railroad Society on Tuesday, April 5 at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 6:00 p.m.
Dangberg Ranch Shared at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 4:47pm
Event Date:
April 2, 2016 - 11:00am Curator Mark Jensen returns to share more stories from Carson Valley's historic Dangberg Home Ranch. Just down the hill but centuries away, the family and its influence is incredibly interesting, and Jensen will tell some tales using the park's historic artifacts, photographs and documents. Join the Friends of the Library in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for a multimedia history lesson. Free and open to all.
First $19 million from Measure F being spent at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 10:20pm
South Lake Tahoe, CA— With the support of South Lake Tahoe’s voters, Lake Tahoe Community College successfully passed a $55 million bond measure in November 2014. Called Measure F, the bond will make it possible for the college to upgrade and modernize its technology, make necessary repairs to aging facilities and systems, and improve educational programs and students’ learning environment. The first set of bonds was sold¬ in July 2015 for $19 million, or 35% of the $55 million voters approved.
Guest Columnist: Sue Novasel - I am proud of our community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 8:33am
El Dorado County and its Board of Supervisors have been in full stride throughout the last year solving critical issues, making important changes to protect tax dollars and providing expanded services to the public.
What's happening in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/29/2016 - 3:03pmHere is a list of some of the things you can enjoy in South Lake Tahoe January 29-January 31, 2016:
Magic Fusion at the Loft Theatre & Lounge. A perfect blend of intimate Magic & Comedy. (530) 523-8024 - Loft Theatre & Lounge at the Heavenly Village, 1021 Heavenly Village Way
Land transfer between City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County getting closer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2016 - 8:30pm
There are many parcels of land in South Lake Tahoe owned by El Dorado County that the City would like to have, and talks between the two are getting closer to making the land transfer a reality.
What's happening in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 9:56pm
The Improv at Harveys – Howie Nave: Host & Emcee, Henry Phillips and Sandro Iocolano, Wednesday – Sunday, January 20 – 24, 2016 The Improv presents the funniest names in comedy every week in the Cabaret Theater at Harveys Lake Tahoe! Shows happen at 9 pm every Wednesday through Sunday.(775) 588-1728
Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the South Tahoe High School
Rebecca Makkai is next featured author at LTCC’s Writers’ Series
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 5:15pm
Event Date:
February 10, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series welcomes novelist Rebecca Makkai on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room inside the library building. Makkai will read selections from her work, answer audience questions, and sign copies of her books, which will be available for sale. This event is free and open to the public.
Before Hwy 50 it was horses and wagons on the Johnson Cut-Off
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 6:43pm
The trip is hot and dry. A layer of several feet of dust lined the route, flying around as the wheels of the wagons and hooves of the horses pass over. The road is steep and over granite along the 130 miles from the Carson Valley to Placerville. When not the middle of summer, the road is muddy or buried by snow. A horse could cover the terrain in 24-hours.
The road is Johnson's Cut-off and the year is 1852. It was built by John Calhoun "Cock-eye" Johnson as a way to cut off 50 miles and 2,000 feet in elevation from the common route people took over Donner Summit as they emigrated West.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
March 12, 2016 - 10:00am This book sale will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books. Remember FOL members get in an hour early for the best selection and are entered into a drawing for a free bag of books. Not a member? Join now or the morning of the sale. Perfect time to get goodies for those Easter Baskets.
Morgan's Tahoe: A Look Back in Time at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/21/2015 - 8:44am
Event Date:
January 23, 2016 - 1:00pm Author William Morgan will share his newest book "Morgan's Tahoe". This intriguing book is a memoir of his time with the U.S. Forest Service at Lake Tahoe and, later, of his experiences as Executive Director of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) during one of the most tumultuous times in that Agency's existence. It has been said that Morgan's ideas resolved many of the long standing issues at Tahoe and led eventually to a spirit of cooperation among the various interest groups that survives to this day.
Tahoe Talks: Addressing Prosperity for Tahoe's Residents
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 10:16pm
Event Date:
December 16, 2015 - 12:00pm
What does a Prosperous Tahoe look like? What does prosperity mean? How can we measure it? The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) mission is uniting Tahoe's communities to strengthen regional prosperity. How do our governments, businesses and communities fit into that goal? What can we do to ensure Tahoe's residents are prosperous?
LTCC holding auditions for next production, Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/14/2015 - 9:37pm
Event Date:
January 5, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College encourages actors of all ages and ethnicities to audition for its Winter production of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, written by John Bishop. Auditions will be held Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in LTCC’s Duke Theatre, inside the Fine Arts Building. Performances of the play take place March 11-20, 2016.
LTCC closed for winter break from December 18 to January 3
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 6:53pm
Lake Tahoe Community College will officially be closed for Winter Break from Friday, December 18, 2015 through Sunday, January 3, 2016. Classes will not be held during this period, and most of the offices and departments on campus, including the library, will not be open for business. The Winter Quarter will begin on Monday, Jan. 4.
The college’s Child Development Center, however, will be open on Mon. Dec. 21 through Wed. Dec. 23, when the hours will be 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The CDC will then close from Thurs. Dec. 24 until Mon. Jan. 4, when normal business hours resume.
Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 1:11pm
The South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night Task Force would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our annual event for the graduating seniors such a success! The kids loved the evening and it couldn't have been made possible if you weren't a part of it.
Lake Tahoe businesses and employees honored at Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/13/2015 - 3:05pm
The winners for the 8th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday night to a sold out dinner and ceremony at Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa. 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor exceptional South Shore businesses for their excellence in service, entrepreneurship, tourism and experience.
Poets are next presenters at LTCC Writer's Series
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 9:07am
Event Date:
November 13, 2015 - 7:00pm
Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series continues on Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roberta Mason Library with visits from poet and journalist Ilyse Kusnetz, and teacher, farmer, and poet Julia Shipley.
The two writers will read selections from their works, answer audience questions about their writing process, and sign copies of their books for sale that night. This event is free and the public is welcome to attend!
Musical Duo- Hungrytown- at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:20pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2016 - 2:00pm Hungrytown is coming to our town! After more than a decade of world-wide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson--otherwise known as the folk duo Hungrytown--have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting and the Friends of the Library are excited to share this musical afternoon with our SLT community.
New York Times Best Selling Author Garth Stein via Skype at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:14pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2016 - 4:00pm Author Garth Stein will join our Friends of the Library Book Club, via Skype, to discuss his new book "A Sudden Light". Mr. Stein, the New York Times best selling author of "The Art of Racing in the Rain", presents a long-awaited new novel in which a boy trying to save his parents’ marriage uncovers a vast legacy of family secrets.
Author Ellen Osborn, great granddaughter of John Calhoun "Cock-eye" Johnson, at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
January 9, 2016 - 1:00pm Author Ellen Osborn will share her book, "Lovely & Comfortable Heritage Lost", giving us a unique history of El Dorado County, beginning with the early days of the gold rush and the first conflicts with the Native American tribes of the region. Her book also traces the evolution of California's Highway 50 from its beginning as the Native American trade trail that became a popular Gold Rush route and explains why it has come to be called one of the most storied and romantic roads in American history.
Local Author Jennifer Quashnick at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:06pm
Event Date:
December 16, 2015 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we present local author Jennifer Quashnick and her newest Mountaingirl Mystery- "Sierra Nevada River of Lies". Jennifer will share this exciting tale of a murder, a missing professor and a submerged car, all fictitiously taking place in the Sierras. Come support this South Tahoe local writer and her second novel. Book sale and signing to follow. Free and open to all.
Book Sale at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:02pm
Event Date:
November 21, 2015 - 10:00am The sale will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books. Remember FOL members get in an hour early for the best selection and are entered into a drawing for a free bag of books. Not a member? Join now or the morning of the sale.
Family and pet-friendly Halloween fun in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2015 (All day)
Halloween on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe will have something for all ages. Here are some activities for kids:
Lego Block Party at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 10 a.m. - Design, build, invent with Legos! Join us as we build with Legos and Duplo blocks. The whole family is welcome. Your Lego creation will be displayed in the library until next month’s Block Party when the fun begins again. All blocks will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Tahoe Chamber announces nominees for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 3:35pm
The Tahoe Chamber announced the nominations Tuesday for the 2015 Blue Ribbon Awards. There were 150 nominations received from the community for their annual awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses for excellence in service, entrepreneurship and experience among other areas.
Nevada Arts Council Fellowship work on Display at Sierra Nevada College
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 12:08pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2015 (All day) Sierra Nevada College presents a traveling art show from the Nevada Arts Council October 16 through December 11, 2015 in the school's Prim Library.
“PANORAMA: Selections from the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship Program,” the third in a series of traveling exhibits showcasing the recipients of the agency’s Artist Fellowship Award in the visual arts. PANORAMA features twelve exceptional artists and brings Nevada’s statewide artist landscape into view. Each contributing Fellow has demonstrated mastery of process and medium in producing a significant body of work.
County Supervisor Novasel to hold community meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 8:11pm
Event Date:
October 15, 2015 - 6:00pm
El Dorado County Area 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel will be hosting a community meeting on October 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the City of South Lake Tahoe Council Chambers, located at 1901 Airport. Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The public is encouraged to attend.
“This is a great opportunity for the community to gather and give input on subjects and concerns important to them,” says Novasel. “Community input is key to our improvement.”
Join Supervisor Novasel to offer input to improve county services and identify priorities at Lake Tahoe.
Movie and discussion on Latino American history at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2015 - 8:45pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2015 - 7:00pm
The community is invited to a free film screening of the movie, Latino Americans: 500 Years of History, on Monday, October 12 at 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College's Board/Aspen Room.
Following the movie, the college's history, political science and ethnic studies instruction Dr. Albert Ponce will lead a bilingual discussion. LTCC is one of 200 institutions around the county who received funding resources and support to host festivals, collect oral histories, facilitate informed discussions and hold other public events about Latino American history and culture.
Tahoe WordWave: Inaugural literary festival gaining national attention
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2015 - 2:58pm
Get ready for Tahoe WordWave, a literary event the likes of which has never before been seen in South Lake Tahoe, and the rest of the country is taking note.
Modeled after San Francisco's LitQuake, organizers of Tahoe WordWave have gathered creative and inspiring writers, musicians, and performers from around the country to share their talents over a three day experience at Tallac Historic Site. The festival will be interactive, featuring readings, workshops, plays, open mics, guided hikes, and oral storytelling.
Big Brothers Big Sisters ribbon cutting at Tahoe Mountain Lab
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/02/2015 - 9:36am
Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County (BBBS) has served at-risk children since 1977, primarily on the Western Slope. On October 15, 2015, BBBS will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to announce the expansion of their programs into South Lake Tahoe.
The ceremony will take place from 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Tahoe Mountain Lab located at 1048 Ski Run Blvd. The owners of Tahoe Mountain Lab, David and Jamie Orr, have generously donated the space to BBBS for meeting purposes. David was previously a “Little” and considers this an opportunity to “give back” to his community.
Reception kicks off three art exhibits at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 10:31pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2015 - 5:00pm
Long time local artist Ellen Nunes joins Chinese artist Yu Ji and winners from the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Spring Art Show in a trio of art exhibits on campus this fall. To celebrate the three shows, the community is invited to attend the free artist receptions for all three exhibits which will be held simultaneously on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. This gives people an opportunity to meet the artists, see their works up close, and enjoy light refreshments with fellow art lovers.
USFS helping mother nature in preparation for annual Fall Fish Festival
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 10:40pm
You'll soon be seeing red if all goes as planned.
The annual trek of the Kokanee salmon into Taylor Creek from Lake Tahoe should begin in the next week or so, but with the drought and a very active beaver population, the Forest Service had to step in and help.
"We didn't have a lot of fish last year," said Lindsay Gusses, the Taylor Creek Site Supervisor. "We are updating our strategies to have fish here during the festival."
Auditions set for LTCC production of "Death of a Salesman"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 9:34pm
If you fit one or more these categories there may be a role waiting for you: man, woman, young, old.
The Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is looking for people to fill roles for their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's classic American drama Death of a Salesman. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. in LTCC’s Duke Theatre, inside the Fine Arts building on campus. Performances of the play will take place November 13-22, 2015.
Board of Supervisors spend day in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 11:26pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors spent the day in South Lake Tahoe, going on a tour hosted by Sue Novasel of District 5 which includes Meyers and the South Shore.
They were treated to a tour of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's current home by co-founder Tom Milham. They saw the bear cubs, otter, fox, raccoons, owl, birds and duck currently calling the wildlife center home.
Before having lunch at Lakeview Commons that was prepared by the El Dorado County Jail culinary team, the tour went through some of the county buildings in the area including the library and El Dorado Center.
El Dorado County Supervisors holding annual meeting at the lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 9:10pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will be holding their annual meeting in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, August 31. A full day is on the agenda, but very little will actually be in a meeting format.
At 9 a.m., Sue Novasel, the Supervisor from District 5, will give the Supervisors a tour of the new Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care at the corner of Al Tahoe Blvd and Pioneer Trail. They then move to the El Dorado Center at 10 a.m. for a tour of county facilities followed by a 11 a.m. tour of the Library.
Lake Tahoe Community College closed for Staff Development Day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 10:30pm
Lake Tahoe Community College will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 3 so all college employees can take part in professional development training. All offices on campus will be closed, including the Child Development Center, the Roberta Mason Library, and the Fitness Education Center.
The college will resume its normal hours of operation on Friday, Sept. 4. For more information about this closure, please contact the Superintendent/President’s Office at (530) 541-4660 ext. 210.
Help scientists study Lake Tahoe by downloading app and going to the beach
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2015 - 9:14pm
A new smartphone app encourages Lake Tahoe beach-goers of all ages to help scientists better understand conditions around the lake.
Barton Ranch in South Lake Tahoe set for demolition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 10:07pm
In what many locals was hoping wouldn't be the case, the Barton Ranch in South Lake Tahoe is set for demolition.
Family members who own the land and the buildings have spent years trying to get to this point in order to remove what they say is a dangerous set of buildings that have caused problems with vandals and vagrants.
On Tuesday, employees of Allied Environmental, Inc of Shingle springs were on site to remove asbestos in preparation for demolition.
How the selling of LTCC bonds show what the nation thinks of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 8:57pm
After the passing of the $55 million Lake Tahoe Community College General Bond, known as Measure F in November, the next step was to sell the bonds.
On August 6, 2015, $19 million of Series A bonds were sold at a much better rate than anyone expected. When the market opened at 7 a.m. PST, investors were ready to jump on these bonds and it only took two hours to sell them, and waiting in the wings were another $54.4 million in orders.
The biggest single investor was State Farm Insurance who bought about 25% of the bonds or, $4.7 million.
Historic Sheriff Logan's Great Granddaughter to share his story at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 9:57am
Author Jackie Boor will present "LOGAN: The Honorable Life and Scandalous Death of a Western Lawman". Ms. Boor is the great granddaughter of this historic sheriff and has unearthed the untold story of his 1906 murder. Dealing with rowdy miners, drunken gamblers, and even Wild West legends like Wyatt Earp was a routine part of the job for onetime Sheriff Logan.
This is a story steeped in local history (Logan Shoals and Creek are named for this historic sheriff), presented it in an entertaining and informative way. This in not to be missed.
