By Kathryn Reed What was supposed to be a minor storm as a prelude to what is going to arrive Tuesday night turned out to be a rather significant event by 2011-12 winter standards. South Lake Tahoe officially received 5 inches of snow by 3:30pm Monday, according to the National Weather Service. By 6:41pm Mount […]
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By Stephen T. Watson, Buffalo News The mother of an Olympic snowboarder was arrested one week ago in the Town of Hamburg after investigators say she came to this area from California to pick up payment for a large shipment of marijuana, police announced Monday. Myra Hight, 51, of South Lake Tahoe is a suspected […]
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An informational meeting for those interested in joining the Douglas County CERT will be March 7 at 5pm at the Round Hill Fire Station, Elks Point Road. Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services will not be able to meet the demand for these services. People will have to rely […]
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By Frank X. Mullen, Reno Gazette-Journal Despite rounds of cost-cutting measures over the last few years, about two-thirds of Nevada general hospitals lost money in the third quarter of 2011, according to the latest report on the financial condition of state’s health care systems. The report shows that 20 of the state’s 33 hospitals — […]
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Tonight’s chat at Sierra Nevada College with Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Executive Director Joanne Marchetta has been canceled because of weather.
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Follow Northwest splitboard mountaineer Kyle Miller deep into the Cascades on his epic hunt for good snow in the short documentary “FreeRider”. The film chronicles Miller’s passion for his sport, his ski bum lifestyle, his love of the mountains, his triumphs and disappointments, his pain and his joys, and his unyielding dedication toward fulfilling his […]
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Dragonfly’s Beer & Food Festival is March 7 from 6 to 8:30pm in Truckee. Attendees can stop in anytime during the evening and roam the food and beer stations. Each of the six food items are not only paired with a specialty beer from Firestone Brewing Co., but created using the beer as an ingredient. […]
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Chickenfoot plays at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on May 4 and May 5, 7:30pm. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets are $75 — 800.786.8208.
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Ozomatli, a popular L.A.-based salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rock party band, plays Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on April 7 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $37.50 — call 800.786.8208.
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