By Ian Evans, Water Deeply The most significant reservoirs in the West are not stored behind concrete dams, but on top of mountains as snowpack. This year, however, snowpack has been alarmingly low throughout most of the West. “If you look at the overall flow of the Colorado River – at Lake Powell, the main […]
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One of Tahoe City’s signature events and a fundraiser for the nonprofit Tahoe City Downtown Association, the 13th annual Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, will return to the shore of Lake Tahoe on June 16 from 1-5pm. It features more than 30 tasting locations that highlight varietals from area wine producers and gourmet bites […]
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Expect delays on Interstate 80 east of Colfax as work on the Truck Climbing Lane project resumes. Lane closures will be required to construct a freeway lane cross-over in order to complete the replacement of the Cape Horn Bridge. Caltrans will utilize both lane closures and “rolling block” escorts of traffic by the California Highway […]
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By Kathryn Reed Proper tools can save lives – even those of four legged creatures. South Shore fire departments are now equipped with kits that have seven different masks; some deliver oxygen, some force air when an animal is unconscious. The duffle bags come with tubing and other necessities. “A lot of pets go hide […]
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To the community, Today I feel compelled to respond negatively to the proposed ban against plastic straws. The people that propose this ban have obviously not thought this through. If ever there was a threat of unintended consequences, this is one. If plastic straws were banned in South Lake Tahoe, there would be a negative […]
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By Agnieszka de Sousa and Hayley Warren, Bloomberg The world’s dinner tables are seeing the impact of climate change. As cold regions become warmer, and warm places hotter still, farming and fishing are shifting. An evolving climate means big changes for people who grow, catch and rear for a living, and everyone else who buys […]
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By Cheryl Dybas, National Science Foundation There are too many trees in Sierra Nevada forests, say scientists affiliated with the National Science Foundation Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory. That may come as a surprise to those who see dense, verdant forests as signs of a healthy environment. After all, green is good, right? Not necessarily. […]
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By Associated Press State officials say February was another good month for marijuana sales in Nevada. A Department of Taxation report issued Monday says taxable sales of adult-use marijuana topped $35.3 million for the month, up 9 percent from January but short of the $35.8 million sold in December. Read the whole story
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By Nic Abelow What makes a company a good investment? Investment professionals consider several factors when they’re selecting companies to include in a stock portfolio. Here are some of the criteria they’re likely to use. A company’s finances A strong financial position on the part of the issuing company can make a stock attractive to […]
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· Olympian David Wise has published the children’s book “Very Bear and the Butterfly.” · Unity at the Lake is having an open house April 28 from 2-5pm. It is now located at 870 Emerald Bay Road, upstairs in suites 204-207, South Lake Tahoe. For more information, call 530.544.2266 or email unityatthelake@sbcglobal.net. · Janet Jackson […]
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