Maggie Mayer
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Tahoe Housing Trouble Part 3: Local entities aim to crack Tahoe’s housing crunch
In a bold attempt to help fix Tahoe's housing crisis, local agencies are teaming up to support a new approach to life at the lake. → Read More
Tahoe Housing Trouble Part 1: Growing housing costs, low wages make it impossible for some Tahoe locals to stay
Editor’s note: This is part 1 in a three-part series examining the housing issues here in Tahoe and other areas. Part 2 will run in the Aug. 10 edition → Read More
Experts say legalized sports betting to have minimal impact on Lake Tahoe market
On June 5, Delaware became the first state to legalize sports wagering after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May. Just over one week later, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy was the first in line to place bets at the new Monmouth Park Sports Book. He wagered $20… → Read More
California State Parks offers new plans for Upper Truckee Restoration
After a November court ruling resulted in California State Parks compromising restoration plans for the Upper Truckee River at Washoe Meadows State Park and Lake Valley State Recreation Area, the department has developed a new alternative and is seeking public comment until the end of this month. The new plan for the Upper Truckee River… → Read More
Amid opioid crisis, more law enforcement agencies around Lake Tahoe carrying Narcan
Last month deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office started carrying Narcan, a lifesaving drug that reverses the effects of opioids in the case of an overdose. The move puts Douglas on a growing list of regional law enforcement agencies carrying the opioid blocker — further proof of the ongoing epidemic that has devastated large… → Read More
Amid opioid crisis, more law enforcement carrying Narcan in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Last month deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office started carrying Narcan, a lifesaving drug that reverses the effects of opioids in the case of → Read More