By Steve Pajak, Sacramento Bee Tom Neadeau has been the superintendent at Northstar for 17 years. He was the superintendent at Tahoe Donner for 16 years before that. He’s seen a few Sierra winters, in other words. And he’s seen worse relative to getting Truckee-area golf courses open in spring, believe it or not. “Every […]
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The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board reports that emergency treatment of acid mine drainage stored in ponds at the Leviathan Mine Superfund site in Alpine County has successfully prevented discharge of approximately 3 million gallons of untreated toxic water to Leviathan Creek, a tributary of the East Fork of the Carson River. As a […]
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By Susan Wood ZEPHYR COVE – An international youth hostel, university retreat, performing arts facility, senior center outpost, culinary arts program, seasonal housing or multi-purpose sports complex – all represent a possible next stage in development for the “moth-balled” Kingsbury Middle School closed a few years ago because of declining enrollment. That was the essence […]
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By Matt Kawahara and Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee Just days away from Memorial Day weekend, the American River is “a different river” compared with this time in years past, said Sacramento County Parks Director Janet Baker. “It’s colder and swifter than normal,” Baker said. “It’s more dangerous.” Traditionally the unofficial kickoff of summer, this Memorial […]
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The Nevada Bicycle Advisory Board on Tuesday recognized the efforts of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization for their achievements in bicycling advocacy planning and safety for the 2010 Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The plan calls for an additional 162 miles of pedestrian and bike facilities in communities […]
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Flying Blind tasting at Après Wine Company in South Lake Tahoe on Juen 28 at 6pm. Strap on your goggles and get ready for new experiences in our blind tasting. Cost: $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP to (530) 544.9463.
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Euro Bargains tasting at Après Wine Company in South Lake Tahoe on June 21 at 6pm. Great deals from around the world are the stars at this tasting. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP to (530) 544.9463.
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Deciphering Label Mysteries at Après Wine Company in South Lake Tahoe on June 14 at 6pm. Great wines sometimes hide behind their labels. Learn how to read a label and get the most out of your purchases. Cost: $20 advance, $25 at door. RSVP to (530) 544.9463.
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Wines Uncorked Tasting at Après Wine Company on June 7 at 6pm. Learn more about the fate of the cork and try tremendous wines that are immediately accessible. Recyclable corks, twist top corks, metal, plastic, screw caps — they’re not just for ripple anymore. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer […]
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Sierra Nevada Alliance and bird expert Sheryl Ferguson will host Birding in Lake Tahoe on May 28 from 8-11am at Pope Beach. The event is a fundraiser for the Sierra Nevada Alliance, which is asking for a $25 suggested donation. But all are encouraged to come so contribute what you can.
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