By Yun Long, Reno Gazette-Journal It’s pricey to fill up the tank in South Lake Tahoe. According to the AAA September survey released Tuesday, the town, along with Eureka, Calif., is the most expensive place to fill up in the contiguous U.S. at $4.08. St. Louis has the cheapest gas in the nation with $3.25. […]
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Updated Sept. 14 9pm: The driver of the 2011 Dodge Avenger 4-door sedan was 49-year-old Gregory Brewer of South Lake Tahoe. The truck driver was 43-year-old Marcus E. Freemyer of Reno. By Kathryn Reed A head-on collision near Glenbrook on Tuesday morning did not result in life-threatening injuries for either driver, but it did make […]
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By Linda Fine Conaboy STATELINE — Oprah Winfrey Network has reportedly been given exclusive media rights to witness the opening of the safe found at the old Bill’s Casino in Stateline. Lake Tahoe News was at the casino Tuesday at 2pm – the time Douglas County sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Halsey had said the safe would […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee A 46-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in prison for his involvement in a marijuana and methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in El Dorado and Placer counties. U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb on Monday sentenced Adrian Ortega-Diaz of Michoacan, Mexico, one of 12 people in […]
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As part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting “How to Start a Business” Workshop on Sept. 23 from noon to 1:30pm at the Tahoe City Public Utility District Boardroom, 221 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. Deadline to register is Sept. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Rochelle Nason was adamant Wednesday morning when she spoke with Lake Tahoe News – saying she is not resigning as executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe. However, a press release arrived at 2:34pm saying otherwise. Nason did not answer the phone when called this afternoon. The press release says, […]
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A reception for Dorothy Davis’s collection “Around the Lake in Silk” will be at Bona Fide HQ in Meyers on Sept. 29 from 5:30-7:30pm. The event is free. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided. “Around the Lake in Silk” is a collection of watercolor paintings on silk, featuring iconic Lake Tahoe landscapes, which include images […]
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Unity at the Lake celebrates International Peace Day on Sept. 21 from 5:30-6:00pm at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe. For more info, call (530) 544.2266.
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• Camp Richardson’s annual Oktoberfest is a two-day event on the South Shore. The Oct. 1-2 fun includes beer, arts-crafts for sale, German dancing, pumpkin patch and more. • Expect traffic controls in the Stateline area on Sept. 18 between 7-11:30am for the Iron Girl triathlon. • Skate the Lake brings in money for cancer […]
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Artown is looking for a regional artist to design the 2012 festival poster. The selected artist will receive $3,000 and their final work will be used for the Artown 2012 festival poster and serve as creative inspiration for all marketing materials including the website, magazine, advertising and mobile app. Regional is defined to include the […]
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