Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is accepting nominations for Lake Spirit Awards. The awards honor people making progress protecting Lake Tahoe. In addition to nominations for exemplary citizens, nominations are also open in the agency representative/environmental scientist category. A North Shore and South Shore winner in each category will be selected. Nominations may be submitted online through March […]
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Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of an Amador County man that occurred Jan. 30 in the parking lot of the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe. Tristan Batten, 18, was arrested Feb. 16 in Vallejo and Harvest Davidson, 20, was apprehended Feb. 17 in Sacramento. Both face one count […]
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A tree was blocking Highway 50 in Zephyr Cove at Warrior Way for a short while Wednesday afternoon. No vehicles were damaged, according to a Tahoe Douglas fire spokeswoman. It fell about 3pm Feb. 17. The basin is under a high wind advisory for much of Wednesday. Crews from the fire station at that corner […]
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A 77-year-old skier sustained fatal injuries Tuesday after hitting a tree at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Kathryn Strangman of Madison, Wis., was on the Nevada side about noon Feb. 16 when the accident occurred. Douglas County sheriff’s deputies said an autopsy will be conducted as well as an investigation into the death. Resort officials would only […]
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UC Davis TERC is expanding its Science Expo program to South Lake Tahoe. With funding from Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, students in Lake Tahoe Unified School District will be able to participate March 30-April 1 at Lake Tahoe Community College. The expo will also be at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center in Incline […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Sharpshooters firing shotguns from a helicopter killed 24 bighorn sheep on Sunday and Monday in an unprecedented attempt to contain an outbreak of pneumonia in the herd. According to the Nevada Department of Wildlife it’s the first time wildlife managers in the state have taken such drastic measures to prevent […]
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· Country sensation Keith Urban has added a second Lake Tahoe show on July 27. He will also be at Harveys on the outdoor stage on July 29. · Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation wants input about workforce-affordable housing. This survey is for employers and this one is for employees. · Salary information for California teachers […]
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By Amy Westervelt, Wall Street Journal Scientists and doctors seeking to unravel some of the mysteries behind the deadliest form of breast cancer have put out a call to patients diagnosed with the disease: Please send us your DNA. These researchers are creating a national database of patients’ blood and tumor samples, along with their […]
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Wind has knocked down trees and power lines Truckee. Zermatt Drive and Jeffrey Way are closed as crews clean up the mess Wednesday morning. There is no estimated time when they will reopen. Residents are being reminded to not move power lines. A high wind advisory is in effect for the Lake Tahoe Basin and […]
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By USSA HAFJELL, Norway – Sixteen-year-old Keely Cashman (Squaw Valley) grabbed 15th place Tuesday in the giant slalom at the Youth Olympic Winter Games. The giant slalom podium featured Switzerland’s Melanie Meillard finishing first, with Germany’s Katrin Hirtl-Stanggassinger finishing second and Switzerland’s Aline Danioth rounding out the podium in third. “Snow was bullet proof and […]
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