It didn’t take much imagination to envision a decade from now the next Simona Halep or Rafa Nadal being at the trophy ceremony of the French Open and saying how their days at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club laid the foundation for their success. Hours after Halep won her first grand slam title on June 9, […]
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By Dale Kasler and Adam Ashton, Sacramento Bee A proposed tax on California’s drinking water, designed to clean up contaminated water for thousands of Californians, was abandoned by Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders Friday as part of the compromise on the state budget. Lawmakers and Brown’s office scrapped the “Safe and Affordable Drinking Water […]
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The American Association of University Women, South Lake Tahoe branch recently awarded two $1,500 scholarships to women graduating from Lake Tahoe Community College and going on to further their education at the college or university level. Both winners are from South Lake Tahoe. Hannah Brown attained an associate’s degree in math and Spanish from LTCC […]
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A small fire is burning near Genoa Peak on the East Shore. About one-quarter acre had been consumed by 2:30pm June 11. According to the U.S. Forest Service, it first started about Memorial Day when the basin experienced a number of thunder and lightning storms. It is believed a single tree was struck and that […]
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By Associated Press RENO — A Nevada company that operates the Dotty’s casino chain has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a disability discrimination suit. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the lawsuit earlier this year accusing the Las Vegas-based Nevada Restaurant Services of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is a […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Republican President Trump’s efforts to loosen vehicle pollution standards at the federal level could mean less healthy air and more local regulations in Northern Nevada. That’s according to air quality experts who say communities in Nevada and around the U.S. would face pressure to offset increased pollution from cars with […]
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The second annual America’s State Parks 2018 photo contest has a focus on highlighting real-life moments and celebrating the essence of state parks. The contest encourages amateur photographers to submit photos taken at a state park within the five categories of camping, wildlife, activities, friends and family, and scenic and seasons. From now until July […]
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Chola is a 2-year-old beautiful blue brindle purebred Cane Corso. She is a large dog, but she is a gentle soul and loves to be with her people. She has lived with dogs, cats and poultry. Chola is a low to medium energy girl who is very sweet, loves to go for walks, and takes […]
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By Susan Wood POLLOCK PINES – Relying heavily on prescribed burns as fuel reduction among forest officials may be steeped in tradition – but the practice isn’t enough to fight the types of raging infernos the West is seeing year after year. Much of the challenge often lies in fire prevention over steep terrain […]
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To the community, I attended the VHR community forum on June 9, organized by the SLT Republican Women. The topic of this forum was the future of vacation home rentals (VHR) in our community. Both sides were well represented. Peggy Bourland lead the Neighbors for Neighbors group, whose initiative has been approved by the city […]
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