Final AYSO signup on Aug. 25

Aug. 25 will be the last day soccer players in the U19, under 19 age group, of AYSO can sign up. Registration is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd.

At least 50 volunteer for Caples fish rescue

At least 50 people had volunteered to help rescue fish from Caples Lake as of Tuesday. Officials had hoped to have 100 volunteers by later that night.

Three cars in three months: bowler is latest to win Lake Tahoe casino contest

A visit to South Lake Tahoe may not improve your bowling score, but it will increase your chances of winning a free car.

Wednesday's weather: Warming trend over the next few days

A weak cool front moved across the Lake Tahoe area on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and below normal temperatures.

At least 50 volunteer for Caples fish rescue

At least 50 people had volunteered to help rescue fish from Caples Lake as of Tuesday. Officials had hoped to have 100 volunteers by later that night.

Wednesday's weather: Warming trend over the next few days

A weak cool front moved across the Lake Tahoe area on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and below normal temperatures.

Final AYSO signup on Aug. 25

Aug. 25 will be the last day soccer players in the U19, under 19 age group, of AYSO can sign up. Registration is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd.

Three cars in three months: bowler is latest to win Lake Tahoe casino contest

A visit to South Lake Tahoe may not improve your bowling score, but it will increase your chances of winning a free car.

County to study options for recycling center

El Dorado County officials agreed to examine alternatives to the proposed site for a new recycling center strongly opposed by residents and businesses in the Diamond Springs area.

Corporate leaders call for cheaper renewable energy

LAS VEGAS - Representatives from corporate giants Google Inc. and General Electric Co. said Tuesday that transitioning the United States to renewable energy on a large scale would be possible - if renewable energy were cheaper.

Organs taken from roadkill bear

TRUCKEE - A bear hit by a car Monday night may have had its organs removed for sale on the black market.

USC puts Garratt on scholarship

If you felt a strong gush of wind from the south on Monday, it probably was Nick Garratt exhaling.

Letters to the editor for Aug. 20

This has been one of the hottest summers up here in a long time, and what irritates me is pet owners who can't seem to understand that two minutes in a hot car is too much during the day.

Lack of defensible space led to losses in Reno fire

RENO - A brush fire that destroyed six Reno homes was similar to one that claimed four houses in the same neighborhood four years ago, due in part to homeowners' failure to clear defensible space, a fire official said Tuesday.

Take your shot at Photo Walk this Saturday

Amateur and professional photographers are invited to have a role in a global photo project. Photo Walk offers the opportunity to join 5,500 photographers in 241 cities across 43 countries as they document two hours worldwide.

Learn about the night sky this Thursday

The U.S. Forest Service is offering a viewing of the night sky led by astronomer Rich Combs starting at 8 p.m. Thursday at Kiva Beach near the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. This hourlong program is free and open to the public.

Drivers, be cautious: School starts today

With the first day of classes today for Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School as well as Douglas County schools in the Carson Valley, authorities remind motorists to abide by all school-zone traffic laws.

Kirk Caraway: Breaching the alternate universe populated by the Hillary Holdouts

As the Democratic National Convention in Denver gets closer, I'm sure we'll be hearing more about the diehard Hillary Clinton supporters who just can't admit the war is over.

Numbers don't dampen STHS' spirit

Like any sport, timing is everything.

Organs taken from roadkill bear

TRUCKEE - A bear hit by a car Monday night may have had its organs removed for sale on the black market.

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