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STATA board members dropped from transit lawsuit

By Kathryn Reed The parties being sued by MV Transportation have until next week to file motions to dismiss. They all intend to. MV is suing the agencies that made up the now bankrupt South Tahoe Area Transit Authority. After a March hearing in Reno bankruptcy court much of the Fairfield company’s case was dismissed, […]

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Monster trucks rev up engines for El Dorado County Fair

On June 18 in the arena at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, WGAS Motorsports Entertainment presents the Truck Pull & Extreme Free Style Moto X Spectacular with shows at 2pm and 7pm. Founded more than 30 years ago by John Borba, who grew up on a dairy farm in Central California, WGAS is now based […]

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Opinion: Obama should confront GOP on water

Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the June 12, 2011, Sacramento Bee. Unusual, to be sure. But ever so necessary. Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt took off the gloves and aimed a one-two combo at House Republicans and President Barack Obama on environmental issues. Babbitt’s well-rounded attack last week was richly deserved. Others should follow […]

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Free shuttle for El Dorado County fair-goers

By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee El Dorado Transit will provide free parking and shuttle service for the 2011 El Dorado County Fair from June 16-19. Shuttles will operate from 11:30am to midnight June 16 and 17, 9:30am to midnight June 18 and from 11:30am to 10:30pm June 19. Read the whole story

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USFS warns people to stay out of old Meyers Landfill

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is continuing to enforce the expanded closure of the Meyers Landfill site and surrounding area while construction takes place. The expanded closure, implemented in November 2010, is meant to protect the public from the hazards of heavy equipment operations, in addition to preventing potential exposure to […]

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LTUSD says goodbye to 16 employees

A handful of the 16 retiring employees of Lake Tahoe Unified School District attended the June 14 board meeting where they were recognized for their collective 437 years of service. The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation presented them with a certificate for dinner and the board gave them each a plaque. Retirees and the years they […]

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Bob Maloff — 1921-2011

Longtime South Lake Tahoe businessman Bob Maloff died June 2. Mr. Maloff was 90. Mr. Maloff was in the hotel business most of his career. He was in business for more than 50 years with George Achilles Karadanis. The two men developed and operated the Lake Tahoe Inn and Timber Cove Lodge. Mr. Maloff in […]

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Living history event in Genoa

Nevada State Parks invites the public to a weekend of free historic events at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa. June 18 is Pioneer Living History Day with the Sierra Nevada and Truckee Meadows Mormon Pioneers from 10am-4pm. Learn how to make rope and corn-husk dolls, watch Dutch-oven cooking demonstrations, have children play pioneer […]

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Farmers’ markets coupons for needy seniors

Farmers’ market coupons are available for people 60 and older who meet certain income guidelines. Coupons are good at all authorized farmers’ markets. Distribution of coupons will be June 21 form 8am-11am at the American Legion Hall parking lot, 2732 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. For more information, call (530) 621.6369.

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