Erin Bechtol and three friends are going to see Gizmo Guys on Jan. 27 — all because she was nice to her boss and Tahoe Arts Project donated the tickets. Erin is Lake Tahoe News’ Random Acts of Kindness winner. The thoughtfulness toward her boss was returned by Erin being nominated in the monthlong RAOK […]
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To the community, The fundraiser committee for Jake Fonken & Taryn Callahan would like to thank you all so very much for your kindness, care, and thoughtfulness. The turnout for the fundraiser on Jan. 6 was amazing and donations for the silent auction and raffle exceeded all expectations. We would also like to thank the […]
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By Jennifer Gurecki Barey’s eyes widened with wonder as she held the piece of paper in her hand. She struggled to decipher the words on the document, but understood its significance — the number, 5,000 Kenyan shillings, would be paid to her to start her own small business baking and selling chapati to support her […]
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The first of two storms heading for the Lake Tahoe Basin is expected to strike Thursday afternoon. The stronger of the two is forecast to arrive late Friday afternoon. Locations above 7,000 are expected to get the brunt of the storms. The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a winter weather advisory for the […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora area on Jan. 19. Fuels management crews will begin work in small sections of the unit near the north end of Tahoe Mountain. The project area is approximately 123 acres. Operations will continue through the weekend. In addition, operations may begin […]
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An alert neighbor helped keep a residential fire in Incline Village from spreading beyond the lone structure on Wednesday. North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District officials said the cause of the fire at 665 Country Club Drive is still being investigated. The loss has not been quantified in dollars. The neighbor reported seeing smoke at […]
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Ryan McCarthy of South Lake Tahoe will be participating in Fight Republic III in Reno on Jan. 20. The mixed martial arts fights are at Harrah’s Reno convention center starting at 6:30pm. Confirmed bouts include: Matt Lively of Susanville vs. Memo Vazquez of Reno; Steven Livel of Susanville vs. Joey Angelo of Las Vegas; Shawn […]
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By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times LEE VINING — Gale-force winds were whipping whitecaps and spray across Mono Lake when Robert Hanna spotted a distant hiker. It was a crummy day to chat up a stranger in a state park, but Hanna was upbeat, as usual. He stepped hurriedly along a trail to introduce himself. […]
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North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Feb. 3 from 8am to 3pm at the main fire station located at 875 Tanager St., Incline Village. To make an appointment, call (775) 831.0351, ext. zero.
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By Michael Squires, Las Vegas Sun A Las Vegas attorney will launch a legal and political effort this week aimed at establishing and funding a parallel state budget, beyond the reach of the Legislature and governor. Kermitt Waters seeks to place on the November ballot a proposed constitutional amendment calling for a sweeping overhaul of […]
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