Local hiker Jay Bigelow will be at the Minden library on Sept. 22 at 5pm to share his experience through-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Each year thousands of hikers attempt a through-hike; only about one in four completes the trip. Bigelow hiked the 2,180 mile trail in 2011 and the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail in […]
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By KRNV-TV The California Highway Patrol confirmed Thursday that it used one of its helicopters to rescue two gold miners near Lake Tahoe. Authorities said California Highway Patrol Helicopter 20 was requested for a search and rescue by Placer County Sheriff’s Office for two miners that had been reported missing in the Sawtooth Ridge area […]
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By Jon Ralston, Politico As Republicans look on in dismay at the chaos of the party’s presidential race and a Congress that can’t seem to get anything done, their focus keeps turning to Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. Reelected in a landslide last year, he has earned a reputation as a chief executive who somehow manages […]
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To the community, The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and El Dorado County thank Lake Tahoe Golf Course for providing the perfect setting for the Sample the Sierra Pop-Up Dinner. Over fifty people gathered to enjoy a special four-course dinner at Lake Tahoe Golf Course on Sept. 4 to […]
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A $50,000 donation to Whittell High School is designed to help improve its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs. Douglas County School District is making a concerted effort to enhance its STEM offerings. The donation by Big George Ventures will support two AP classes in particular – environmental science and computer science. “The bulk of the […]
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By Juliet Williams, AP SACRAMENTO — A bipartisan group of 47 state Assembly members delivered a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday asking him to declare a special session to tackle problems related to California’s ongoing drought. In the letter provided to The Associated Press, they say a special session is needed to address […]
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· The Tour de Tahoe bike ride starts at 6:45am Sunday at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe. Expect cyclists to be on the highways around the lake until about 5pm. They ride clockwise around the 72 miles of the lake. · The Tahoe Rim Trail Association has named the last mile of the Rim to Reno […]
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Enrollment in Lake Tahoe Unified School District is on the upswing. So far there are 3,972 students. This compares to last school year at 3,888 kids. South Tahoe High School has seen a huge spike; going from 942 students to 1,050. “The high school has popped from last year,” Superintendent Jim Tarwater told Lake Tahoe News. […]
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The Tahoe XC Junior Mountain Riders Program provides children ages 7-11 an opportunity to experience and grow in the sport of mountain biking. The weekly club rides focus on developing strong, responsible riders through instruction, practice, and fun in a healthy, supportive environment. The six-week program costs $45 per child or $10 for drop-ins. It […]
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Fifteen structures have been destroyed in the Butte Fire that is raging out of control in Amador and Calaveras counties. The fire has consumed 64,728 acres and is 10 percent contained as of Saturday morning. It is burning east of Jackson in extremely dry terrain. About 6,400 structures remain threatened and evacuations continue to grow. More […]
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