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RAOK: Newcomer finds kindness ...

RAOK: Newcomer finds kindness from long-time residents
Lisa Sinizer nominated her neighbors Suzy and Rob Krzaczek for being so neighborly — especially with being new to the area. As Lake Tahoe News’ latest Random Acts of Kindness winner, the Krzaczeks will be receiving two tickets to ride...

Eating out helps South Shore s...

Every Wednesday in February people can enjoy an Italian meal while saving animals. Order any item off Passaretti’s regular menu and ask the  server for a Spay-ghetti and No Balls coupon. Fill it out, hand it back, and Passaretti’s will...

Vonn adds to her World Cup poi...

By USSA ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Lindsey Vonn of Vail pushed her Audi FIS Alpine World Cup points total to 1,070 with a super combined victory in bluebird St. Moritz on Friday. It was Vonn’s seventh victory of the season. She now leads...

Placer County hosting candidat...

Placer County Office of Elections will have a free candidate workshop Feb. 7 from 6-9pm at the Placer County Finance and Administration Building, 2956 Richardson Drive, Auburn. Prospective candidates and their supporters are encouraged to attend....
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recent from Lifestyle A change in attitude can change the course of the day A change in attitude can change the course of the day
By Mandy Kendall I don’t know about you, but I was struck by a number of emotions when the snow finally started falling. I was excited as I thought of all the wonderful days of skiing ahead, I had that feeling of joy, that snow has always inspired in me ever since I was a child. And I felt relief for...
recent from News South Shore chamber making strides after 5-plus years South Shore chamber making strides after 5-plus years
By Kathryn Reed Five years. It’s been that long since the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce came into being. While the beginning was rocky – as most mergers are – solid ground has been found. B Gorman has been at the helm since Day 1 when this chamber, which is the culmination of merging...
recent from Grab Bag Eating out helps South Shore spay-neuter program
Every Wednesday in February people can enjoy an Italian meal while saving animals. Order any item off Passaretti’s regular menu and ask the  server for a Spay-ghetti and No Balls coupon. Fill it out, hand it back, and Passaretti’s will donate $5 to the Lake Tahoe Humane Society community...
recent from Voices Opinion: Legalizing drugs is constitutional Opinion: Legalizing drugs is constitutional
By Katie Kieffer I believe states have the constitutional right to legalize drugs. For, the Constitution is silent on the federal government’s ability to regulate or ban substances that adults choose to digest at their own peril—or medical relief. The Constitution is so silent on this matter of individual...