To the community, When I heard of the general strike in Oakland, I thought of Harry Bridges who led the general strike that shutdown the city of Seattle. The U.S.A. has a bloody history, maybe the bloodiest labor history among the Western nations. In May 1886, the Haymarket Massacre occurred in Chicago. Seven police died. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Kindertown Day Care and Preschool will not open Monday. It may never open again, at least not with Maria Barrows-Crist as owner-operator. Officials from the California Department of Social Services showed up at the South Lake Tahoe center Friday about lunchtime with an order from a judge stating the center would be […]
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The North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Winter Recreation Lunch on Nov. 17 at noon, with an 11:30am registration check-in at the Olympic Village Lodge (formerly Olympic Village Inn), 1909 Chamonix Place in Olympic Valley. This event is geared to provide insight about winter happenings, including events, festivals and activities, to […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s last Business After Hours Mixer of the year is Dec. 8 from 5:30-8:30pm hosted by the Shops at Heavenly Village. More than 15 chamber member businesses will be participating in the BAHM. Begin at the Marriott Grand Residence with complimentary valet parking. Once inside, check in to receive […]
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On Nov. 12 from 9am-1pm, Douglas County sheriff’s deputies will inspect child passenger safety seats and install new ones at their Lake Tahoe station in Stateline. Child passenger safety seats will be available to Nevada residents who cannot afford one. (Proof of residency required.) For further information, contact the department at (775) 586.7251.
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Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created in an effort to pre-emptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions. Teen drivers and their parents/guardians […]
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The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee will meet Nov. 18 from 10am-3pm at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe. LTFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe. Items on the agenda include a facilitated workshop to discuss a strategic work plan for fiscal year 2012, and […]
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Placer County is having an open house Nov. 15 from 3-7pm to present information on biomass energy production. The open house will be at the Squaw Valley Public Service District offices. Private and public specialists in air emissions, biomass energy technology, sustainable biomass supply assessments, biomass logistics planning and forest management will be present at […]
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Fresh Ketch’s Pray for Snow Party is Nov. 16 at 7:30pm. Cool Black Kettle and Headphone Union will be playing at the South Lake Tahoe restaurant.
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The Ridge Tahoe is hosting the Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition in December. Age groups are 8-12, 13-17, and 18 and older. The latter will be split into novice and professional. The competition is Dec. 3-4 at the resort, 400 Ridge Club Drive, Stateline. Houses will be assembled Saturday, with judging on Sunday. Prizes include […]
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