Publisher’s note: This letter was sent to El Dorado County and Lake Tahoe News. To the community, While the storms have been relentless and I understand the many needs you have to address, there is no excuse for poor practices while doing the job of plowing. We live on Wailaki Street in Tahoe Par 60. […]
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A three-event series designed for skiers and riders of varying ages, ability levels and interests, the Sugar Bowl Silver Belt Series, presents a new kind of challenge. The events include downhill, an uphill touring event, and a banked slalom. Those who complete all three events will earn a silver belt buckle. The Silver Belt Series […]
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By Alexa Renee, KXTV-TV So how are the recent storms affecting the Caltrans budget? “We budget for this annually,” said Deanna Shoopman, chief spokesperson for Caltrans District 3. “It’s not something new.” Caltrans keeps a maintenance budget which covers cleanup after storms, according to Shoopman. The total budget for District 3 this fiscal year is about $44.3 […]
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By Nicole Raz, Las Vegas Review-Journal There are a lot of “what if’s” for Nevada following the election of Donald Trump. Trump’s policy decisions on China, health care and infrastructure spending could have major consequences for Nevada, according to speakers Tuesday at the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Preview Las Vegas networking and forecasting […]
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Truckee is hosting a series of workshops to discuss how the town wants to regulate all things cannabis. Because the use of marijuana was legalized last November, the town will be making changes to its zoning regulations, permitting processes and taxation practices. Officials want to know what residents think about cannabis regulations. The community workshops are Feb. […]
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North Tahoe Business Association is hosting an open house on Feb. 16, 5:30-7pm at North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. This is an opportunity for community and business people to network and provide input on how to make Kings Beach a better place to live, work, play and visit at interactive stations. NTBA is a […]
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By Kathryn Reed Wednesday night’s vacation home rental workshop became more about whining than an information gathering opportunity. People were becoming angry when the majority didn’t agree with them. Those in the room were upset that those voting online often had different answers. Then there were the people who claimed they were not being listened […]
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To the community, My letter to the editor is provided to all of my friends and neighbors in the area asking for advice and assistance. This is my true story. My name is Mike Williams, I graduated from El Dorado High in Placerville in 1971. I was drafted to serve my country in the heat […]
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Even though Placer County’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan already faces a legal challenge, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on Wednesday voted to approve it. The vote was unanimous, though board member Belinda Faustinos had to leave the Jan. 25 meeting in Kings Beach early. However, she had expressed her support before she exited. The […]
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By KRNV-TV Volunteers with Washoe County’s search and rescue teams have found a snowboarder who was reported missing in the Mt. Rose area Wednesday night. The boarder started at Incline Peak, according to the sheriff’s office, and his car was parked on the Mt. Rose summit. The sheriff’s office reported just before 9pm Jan. 25 […]
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