Updated 11:45pm The Washington Fire had consumed 6,500 acres as of late Sunday. The blaze nearly 10 miles south of Markleeville continues to be a threat to multiple structures. “The entire fire area is under extreme winds. The fire is continuing short uphill runs and single tree/group torching,” authorities said. Winds on June 21 were from the […]
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· Acoustic guitarist Beppe Gambetta performs at the Boathouse Theatre on the South Shore on June 24 at 7:30pm. Opening the show is songwriter and piano virtuoso Richie Lawrence. For more info, go online. · Tahoe Resource Conservation District received $200,000 from the California Tahoe Conservancy for aquatic invasive species projects. · Family Caregiver Support […]
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In an effort to wrap up construction activities along Highway 28 through Kings Beach before the July 4 weekend, Q & D plans to repave the eastern portion of the highway this week. This work will require the grinding of the existing road section between Coon and Beaver streets, and then repaving with asphalt to […]
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By Alan Neuhauser, U.S. News and World Report From rhinos to tigers to elephants, three out of four “familiar” animal species – those commonly thought of and well understood by human beings – will be extinguished within three human lifetimes, a new study finds, confirming that Earth is in the midst of what’s become known […]
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A fire caused substantial damage to a house in Incline Village on Sunday. The blaze was reported at 6:30am June 21 at 101 Pinion Drive. The fire was contained to the single-family residence. Assisting North Lake Tahoe firefighters were crews from Tahoe Douglas, North Tahoe Fire and Truckee Meadows. The cause of the fire is […]
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By Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times A study has found a simple way to significantly reduce teenage smoking: raise the tobacco sales age to 21. In 2005, Needham, Mass., did just that, while surrounding communities kept their age limit at 18. Researchers surveyed 16,000 high school students in Needham and 16 surrounding communities four times […]
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El Dorado and Amador county wineries scored well in the annual California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition. This year’s wine competition consisted of 2,881 wine entries from 743 winery brands. Seventy-two judges on 18 panels awarded 57 double golds and 254 golds. The first State Fair Wine Competition was in 1855. The competition is the oldest […]
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By Hans von Spakovsky, Daily Signal In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court struck down a town’s sign ordinance as an unconstitutional, content-based regulation of speech. This ruling for free speech means the government can’t pick and choose what speech deserves more protection based on the content of the speech. Like most other towns in […]
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Two years ago Unity at the Lake built a labyrinth next to the sanctuary on Rufus Allen Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. This labyrinth was created by for the greater Lake Tahoe community to use and enjoy. Walking the labyrinth is a walking meditation. There is a welcoming bench on which to rest and reflect […]
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The official opening of the Kings Canyon/Waterfall Trailhead will be celebrated June 24 at 8:30am. Located at the western end of Kings Street, the facility on Carson City Open Space and U.S. Forest Service land provides multi-use road and trail access for off highway vehicles, bikes, hikers and equestrians. The trailhead also features a newly […]
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