In an emotional goodbye, Hal Cole said farewell to politics on Tuesday – at least as an elected official. After more than 20 years on the South Lake Tahoe City Council he opted not to seek re-election. He is the longest serving council member in the city’s 51-year history. At the December meeting the […]
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Even though a storm is rolling into the basin, it won’t be bringing enough moisture to allow for Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood to open this week. Heavenly and Northstar have pushed their opening back five days to Nov. 23. Kirkwood has not set another opening date. While it usually has the most real snow of the three […]
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By Kevin Smith, San Jose Mercury News California’s warm weather, sunny beaches and world-class schools have lured people to the Golden State for decades, but rising home prices are turning that equation around. Data analysis firm CoreLogic says that for every home buyer coming into California, another three are selling their homes, packing up and […]
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Expect smoke to continue to fill the Lake Tahoe Basin and Reno areas. It’s coming from the Eldorado National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service so far has burned 159 acres in the Pack Saddle Pass-Silver Fork Road area south of Highway 50 near Kyburz. Smoke sensitive individuals are encouraged to reduce their exposure by staying […]
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Bread & Broth is looking for donations for its 27th Thanksgiving dinner at St. Theresa Church in South Lake Tahoe. The Nov. 21 dinner will be from 4-6pm at 1401 Lyons Ave. The meal is open to all members of the community. Donations of carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions, oranges, fresh cranberries, sausage, and butter are needed […]
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South Tahoe High School has opened a teen resource room. Students use the room to get needed clothing including hats and coats, school supplies and food, as well as bicycles. Counseling services are also offered. The community may check out the center (Room C-1) on Nov. 16 from 5-8pm. More items are needed to fill […]
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· Douglas County 911 emergency services is encouraging residents to sign up for reverse 911, an emergency alert system designed to send alert texts directly to your phone. To register your cell phone, go online. · The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s 2017 calendar is available online and in stores for $20. · Here is a […]
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By Terri Hendry, KRNV-TV Lake Tahoe Basin bears are at the center of a unique controversy. Some animal advocates are claiming the Nevada Division of Wildlife is putting relocated nuisance bears into hunting areas. It is a claim NDOW flatly and firmly denies. Bear advocate Carolyn Stark said, “A majority of the bears are relocated […]
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The North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations this week in several areas around Lake Tahoe. If conditions are favorable, operations may begin today and may continue through the week. Operations may take place at Stillwater Cover near Crystal Bay, off Logan Creek Drive, […]
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By Larry Weitzman IS has been in the United States since 1999 as a 2000 model. It was designed to be the least expensive Lexus and to be the sportiest Lexus with rear wheel drive and a short 105-inch wheelbase and a length shorter than most compacts at 173 inches. Lexus gave IS a 3.0L […]
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