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Letter to the Editor: Liberty Utility bills, Councilmember Robbins
Councilmember Scott Robbins continues to engage in conduct unbecoming an elected official serving the people of South Lake Tahoe. He monopolizes the City Council agenda and uses City resources to prepare reports that serve little purpose other than to give himself a platform to bloviate and pontificate ready-made speeches that are quickly clipped for social media.
Cinco De Mayo Events in Sparks and Carson City
Sparks and Carson City will both be holding Cinco De Mayo events on Sunday, May 5. In Sparks, the Cinco De Mayo festival will take place on Victorian Avenue from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be live music and authentic Mexican food. Victorian Avenue, from Pyramid Way to...
NDAs and rumors swirl as Netflix spins up giant new campus near Tahoe
BECKWOURTH, Calif. — In the shadows of the Sierra Nevada, Netflix is building a 1,120-acre campus near Tahoe. However, what it will be used for is still shrouded in secrecy. The streaming giant purchased a sizeable parcel, known as Spring Valley Ranch, for $6.9 million in April 2021, under the name Plan C Holdings. Spring Valley Ranch is in Beckwourth, a tiny unincorporated town of around 500 in the heart of Plumas County, 44 miles northwest of Truckee.
Carson High School Lockdown Lifted
As of 1:30 p.m., the lockdown at Carson High School has been lifted. The Carson City Sheriff's Office did not find any weapons. Classes have resumed and school will end at the regular time. Original Article, 12:56 p.m.:. According to the Carson City School District, Carson High School was put...
Genoa Lakes: Tahoe-area golfing gem
NEVADA GEM – GENOA LAKES Location: Genoa, Nevada Yardage: 6,074 to 7,359 yards Slope Rating: 120 to 133 Head pro: Mark Gouger Green fees: $50 to $100 Website: http://www.genoalakes.com. Lake Tahoe is renowned for its many ski resorts, most of them in the shadow of a deep, cavernous blue...
Eat Globally, Act Locally
Sean Fannan and Kele Song bring innovation to food and philanthropy in South Lake Tahoe. It’s obvious from the way they talk about food that Sean Fannan and Kele Song have been bitten by the culinary bug. They’ve even given their dogs food names: Chili and Pinto. Fannan,...
Construction of Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project set to resume May 6
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Construction of Phase I of the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project is set to resume Monday, May 6, 2024. Phase 1 construction activities will include storm water collection, conveyance, and treatment infrastructure installation within the Tahoe Valley area. Streets impacted by storm...
Parks Foundation celebrates 50 years, names new Executive Director
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Sierra State Parks Foundation Board of Directors has named Michael Myers the new Executive Director. Myer’s background in building strong relationships and collaborating with government agencies and nonprofit partners, combined with a deep passion for promoting inclusive stewardship will help to further advance the mission of the organization that is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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