· Barton Memorial Hospital was one of 798 hospitals to receive an A ranking from the Leapfrog Group, making one of the safest hospitals in the United States. · Doug Pierini is now general manager of Kirkwood Mountain Resort. He comes from Breckenridge. · Lionel Richie has been added to the Harveys Outdoor […]
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By Kathryn Reed What was going to be a hotel project at the edge of Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe is now going to be 22 condominiums. The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission on June 9 at 3pm will have a public hearing about the project. The meeting is at Lake Tahoe […]
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By Michael M. Crow Around the country, graduation speakers are stepping up to podiums to deliver messages of inspiration and hope. But this is not your typical graduation season. This year speakers honored at commencement ceremonies must calibrate their words of wisdom to cut through the chatter of a political season whose discourse has turned […]
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Don’t worry when an army of fire vehicles descends upon Truckee on Tuesday. Truckee Fire, U.S. Forest Service, Calfire and the town of Truckee are hosting a multi agency wildland drill June 7 from 8am-3pm. Fire agencies will be training on a multi-faceted scenario that includes wildland fires, wildland urban interface areas, police tactics on road closures, […]
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Two Reno teenagers died Friday when the vehicle they were in crashed near Northstar. Gregoria Martinez-Reyes, 15, died at the scene. Miguel Ramos-Carillo, 16, succumbed to his injuries that night at Renown Medical Center in Reno. Two other passengers, both 16 and from Reno, were taken to Renown with major injuries. Their names have not […]
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By Darlene Superville and Mary Clare Jalonick, AP WASHINGTON — Nutrition facts labels on food packages are getting a long-awaited makeover, with calories listed in bigger, bolder type and a new line for added sugars. And serving sizes will be updated to make them more realistic — so that a small bag of chips won’t […]
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By Hudson Sangree, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County courts have called the stocky white courthouse in downtown Placerville home for over 100 years – and for nearly half that time residents have argued about whether the historic courthouse has outlived its usefulness. The debate riled the Gold Rush-era town in the 1960s and resulted in […]
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Washoe Lake State Park is offering a variety of events this month, including an astronomy program with telescopes, a slide presentation about Washoe Lake, a campfire program and a full moon hike. These events are included with the park’s entrance fee of $7/vehicle. Nevada residents receive a $2 discount. June 11, 8:30pm: Star Party The […]
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On June 12, FNCTN and Tahoe Blue Vodka team up to bring back the chance to earn bragging rights for the best bloody Mary in Lake Tahoe. Not only are bragging rights and a trophy up for grabs; there is also a $500 cash purse on the line, $250 for peoples’ choice and $250 for celebrity […]
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To the community, The Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club members enjoy sailing, being on the water and helping others. Whether teaching others to sail, being part of a sailing crew or helping Bread & Broth volunteers at their Monday Adopt A Day sponsorship dinner, the LTWYC members are ready and willing to help folks in […]
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