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Confronting Food Insecurity during COVID-19

By R. Keith Rugg | Saturday, May 2, 2020
In an economy that is based heavily on tourism, food insecurity can be an issue for a portion of the population in even the best of times. A large portion of the workforce earns low wages in an area known for extraordinarily high housing costs, leaving little money remaining for other necessities such as healthy meals... Read More
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Local Tahoe Pandemic Updates

By R. Keith Rugg | Saturday, April 18, 2020
There is, as the old saying goes, bad news and good news. The bad news is that the Forest Service has had to shut down a number of recreation areas on the South Shore. The good news is that our Tahoe community continues to rally and come together to help one another in these trying times. Photo at left: Pixabay.... Read More

Restaurants Offering Take Out, Curbside or Delivery 4.27.20

By Jody Poe | Friday, April 10, 2020
Updates and Additions to Tahoe Restaurants as of April 27, 2020   South Lake Tahoe   Bella Tahoe Catering and Deli  https://tahoe.com/business/bella-tahoe  Offering delivery and curbside from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. (530) 416-0401.   Chicken in a Barrel https://tahoe.com/business/chicken-barrel... Read More
Mountain view of Donner Lake

Tahoe Truckee Area Pulls Together Through Crisis

By R. Keith Rugg | Monday, April 6, 2020
They say that it’s during the hard times when communities really show their true mettle, and that has been apparent here during the recent coronavirus emergency. In fact, it’s difficult to stay abreast of all the resources, aid and good wishes that are coming front and center in the High Sierra. Photo at left: Pixabay... Read More

Tahoe Help During COVID-19

By Anonymous | Friday, April 3, 2020
One of the defining traits of a community is how its people, organizations and institutions come together to help one another in times of crisis. And one of the things that makes Tahoe so special is how it's made up of so many spectacularly individual personalities yet is always at the forefront of bonding... Read More