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Week of mid-70s and mostly sunny skies in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The first day of fall is on Tuesday, and South Lake Tahoe should be in the mid-70s, sunny and calm, according to the National Weather […]

Letter: Black bear research within the Lake Tahoe Basin is important
Wildlife research is essential because it protects biodiversity, guides conservation policies, and helps humans understand complex ecosystems. Without that research, wildlife conservation/management and human/wildlife conflict mitigation would be equal to swinging […]

Letter: Lake Link Is Pretty Awesome Now
It was never intended to be a free Uber, as if driving all the way across town is any better for the environment when someone else is paying for the […]

Column: Suicide Prevention Starts with Connection
Every year, suicide affects individuals, families, and communities across the country. If you or someone you care about is struggling, it is important to know that help is available, and […]

Letter: The Hangar concert noise is unacceptable
As many who occupy the residential areas surrounding The Hangar (Taproom & Bottle Shop) are already painfully aware, the establishment was granted a series of Special Use Permits by the […]

Recipe of the Week: Broccoli cheddar soup for the change of seasons
It’s the time of year when the morning air has a crisp edge, but the afternoon still carries a bit of summer warmth. It’s the kind of day that makes […]

Letter: A Personal Reflection on Recent Events
Last September, our community found itself grappling with difficult news involving two people who had been part of our local elected leadership. A year later, both are again in the […]

Letter: What’s Starting Where the Fire Was Stopped
When Congress created the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), it did not exempt the U.S. Forest Service from its review and environmental protections. In general, any activity with significant environmental […]

Pat Quan; The Weather Lie
There’s a weather lie we tell ourselves every September: Summer is over. Except around Folsom and El Dorado Hills, the thermometer doesn’t seem to know that. Technically, summer doesn’t officially end until around September 22. And around here, September can deliver some of the…

Dry week ahead with warming trend by mid-week at Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – There will be a cool start to the week will be followed by a gradual warming trend accompanied by generally dry conditions and lighter winds, […]