To the community, Like in today’s national political climate, the “flamethrowers” causing a stir tend to be the minority with the loudest voices. Few who support or are indifferent reach out to send their praise for the ideals that are legitimately making their way through the system. As such, we are seeing a similar situation […]
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Swaying in the wind currents it’s like the paraglider is doing a dance in the air. Blake Paiement, 21, with his green, yellow and white parachute-like contraption is a striking contrast against the blue sky. He soars toward the Carson Valley after having launched from the top of Kingsbury Grade. “I was above Heavenly […]
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By Paige Blankenbuehler, High Country News In the midst of the raucous and polarized presidential election, a quieter story has been at play as well: the growing political clout of Latino voters. Nationwide, about 12 percent of the country’s eligible voting population is Hispanic — and the West is home to nearly 40 percent of […]
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By Daniel Rothberg, Las Vegas Sun A Carson City judge ruled to disqualify a ballot measure that would restore more generous rates for rooftop solar customers, a setback for solar advocates who had been aggressively campaigning for it. In a case that represented a proxy fight between NV Energy and SolarCity, Judge James Russell sided […]
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Don’t Trash the Lake will be the topic of an April 20 talk at Lake Tahoe Community College. Single-use plastics are the No. 1 trash item found in Tahoe beach-cleanups. Learn about steps to take to reduce waste, manage trash, be bear aware and keep plastic out of Lake Tahoe. Local experts will talk about trash cleanups, […]
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By Kathryn Reed Until recently I didn’t realize quinoa comes in a variety of colors. After doing a little research, I learned there isn’t much difference between them. Cooking times may vary. A reason not to just buy white is a little color might make a dish stand out more. I used red quinoa for […]
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By Kathryn Reed CAMP RICHARDSON – Marina operators throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin are beginning to make a concerted, united approach to dealing with aquatic issues. The Tahoe Marina Association is a relatively new group made up of the owners. Eleven of them gathered last week at Camp Richardson to hear a presentation from the […]
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By Deborah Tannen, New York Times “My friends are the sisters I was meant to have,” a woman told me. Another said that her friends are more precious than her sisters because they remember things from her past that her sisters don’t and can’t, since they weren’t there. And a man commented that he didn’t […]
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By Daniel Wheaton, Los Angeles Times Californians can consider themselves lucky: their state charges less in taxes than the national average for import taxes on beer, wine and liquor. A report from the Tax Foundation breaks down excise taxes by state. These are paid by the person or business that buys the alcohol from the manufacturer, […]
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South Lake Tahoe is hosting an open house for pickleball enthusiasts on April 2 at 2pm. It will be at the rec center, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. Players will learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing games in the U.S. Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for seniors. This includes access to the entire […]
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