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Celebration of Writers lineup released

Tahoe Writers Works will host the third annual Celebration of Writers Around the Lake on Sept. 16 at 7pm at the Valhalla Grand Hall. It’s an evening of literature at the lake with eight writers who call Tahoe home or find their inspiration here. The $10 admission includes a wine reception featuring the Après Wine […]

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Delay in warm weather means a late wine grape harvest

By Chris Macias, Sacramento Bee September traditionally ushers in a key time for California’s multibillion-dollar wine industry. It’s the month when the state’s grape harvest hits high gear, and for the past seven years, September has simultaneously been proclaimed California Wine Month by the governor. But where are all the ripe grapes? 2011’s growing season […]

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K-9 Trials in South Lake Tahoe

On Sept. 24 at 9am the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association will host the 2011 K9 Trials at Babe Ruth Little League Field, 1100 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe. This event is sanctioned through the Western States Police Canine Association. It will feature K9 Teams from throughout California and Nevada. Competition will include: agility, […]

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Charges in Broc’s Puppies case being reduced based on changes to law

Charges against Dennis Franks, one-time owner of the now closed Broc’s Puppies in South Lake Tahoe, will be reduced. It was decided in El Dorado County Superior Court this week the new grand theft law affects all pending cases so some of the 65 felony accounts originally leveled against Franks will become petty theft charges. […]

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Never too early to discuss end-of-life issues with parents

By Anita Creamer, Sacramento Bee When Roberta Battle and her 10 siblings gathered in Washington, D.C., twice each year for their parents’ birthdays, her mother, Helen Harper White, always initiated a family business meeting. The agenda included her and her husband’s wills, their health care wishes, their financial situation – the entire spectrum of issues […]

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9/11: Stage becomes a vehicle to share experiences, feelings

Publisher’s note: This is one in a 12-part series running from Sept. 1-12 about how Lake Tahoe is tied to 9/11. By Susan Boulanger On Sept. 11 at 2pm, the LTCC Theatre Arts Department will have a special theatrical presentation to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I am excited and grateful that members of […]

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Cyclists to get some space on Nevada roads

By Lenita Powers, Reno Gazette-Journal Heads up, motorists. If you’re passing someone riding a bicycle, you’d better keep at least 3 feet away or — as of this Saturday — you’ll be breaking the law. Senate Bill 248 is one of two revisions to state laws the 2011 Legislature approved to make the roadways safer […]

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El Dorado County controller releases retiree benefit information

El Dorado County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn on Friday announced that the list of county retirees receiving retirement benefits greater than $100,000 per year is available on the county’s website. The county’s unfunded obligation to its retirees has become a major problem, Harn said. In 1999 and 2000, the Board of Supervisors changed its contract with […]

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Tahoe Regional Young Professionals collect cash, food for Christmas Cheer

As local young professionals sang karaoke and danced at Murphy’s Irish Pub, attendees filled buckets with cash and food donations for South Lake Tahoe’s Christmas Cheer All Year. “We were able to deliver $542.60 and two large boxes of canned food and toys to Christmas Cheer,” Rebecca Wass, co-founder and president of Tahoe Regional Young […]

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Autumn Fest

Gardening and sustainability presentations, live music, crafts for kids and adults, games, a local artisan market, dancing, storytellers, pony rides, local food vendors and a pumpkin patch are all part of the 5th annual Autumn Fest. Tahoe RCD is putting on the free event at the Lake Tahoe Community College Demonstration Garden in South Lake […]

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