By KNTV-2 A study says the number of people killed in Nevada by guns outpaced those who died in traffic accidents in 2009. The study released Tuesday by the Washington, D.C.-based Violence Policy Center says Nevada is one of 10 states where guns deaths were greater than traffic deaths. The other states are Alaska, Arizona, […]
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The California Department of Boating and Waterway’s urges boaters to be properly prepared for safe boating this Memorial Day weekend. California’s waterways will be crowded with motorized and non-motorized vessels. People will boat in groups creating numerous distractions, which can have deadly consequences. Below are some ways in which boat operators can decrease the chances […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is accepting applications for individuals to serve on the 2013-15 Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee. Applications will be accepted until July 20. Individuals interested in taking an active role in Lake Tahoe issues are encouraged to apply. The committee provides a critical role in advising […]
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Cycle the Sierra is an annual cycling event that takes place between the Gold Country and Lake Tahoe. This fully supported, five-day tour starts June 23 and takes riders 300 miles beneath granite peaks, through evergreen forests, into alpine hot springs, to Lake Tahoe, over the fourth highest bridge in the United States, to […]
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The 13th annual Near Death Experience will take place at Kirkwood Mountain Resort from June 7-10. This camp prepares riders for the Death Ride, the 129-mile bike tour of the California Alps on July 14. Led by coach Rob Panzera from Cycling Camp San Diego, campers will be provided the knowledge and hands-on training necessary […]
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May is 31 tidbits about Lake Tahoe News month. LTN tidbit No. 25: Without readers, everything we do would be pointless. That is why we would like to take this time to thank all of you for being part of Lake Tahoe News. You may never write a comment, or send in a press release, […]
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• Lake Tahoe News is wondering what the answer is to the question on the sign in Kyburz. • Tahoe Pipe Club points out in this video how the TRPA Regional Plan update and the TMDL aren’t dealing with runoff from storm pipes reaching Lake Tahoe. • Viva Worthington, who at one time worked in […]
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By Kathryn Reed Representatives from the company that installed the GPS units on the snowplows in South Lake Tahoe were in town this month to make sure all of the equipment is in place for when the snow really flies again. The devices had to be remounted from where they were originally located for better […]
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By Mandy Kendall I spent last weekend with 70 wildlife enthusiasts training to be a volunteer at the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center. This wonderful organization strives, year in and year out, to provide the necessary care to countless injured or orphaned wild animals. By the end of the weekend I began to realize what a […]
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Truckee Police Department is sponsoring a free document shredding day on June 16. The 9-11am event will be at the town hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road. Even stapled documents will be accepted.
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