Ski report: Mix of sun, clouds
The morning is starting off with a few clouds, but those are not expected to be around all day. Here is the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.
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Janitor accused of killing principal was not going to be fired
By Peter Hecht, Sacramento Bee John Luebbers, the elementary school janitor accused of gunning down his principal, told investigators he shot the boss because he had been fired from his job, Placerville police said Thursday. But school district officials said later in the day that the lead custodian at Louisiana Schnell School in Placerville wasn’t […]
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Snippets about Lake Tahoe
• MontBleu is hosting the Lake Tahoe Body Building Competition Aug. 26-28. • Did you know subscribing to Lake Tahoe News is free? Go to the bottom right of the home page, enter your email address. This gets you an email each morning listing what has been posted in the last 24 hours. • South […]
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Officers: No tolerance for drunken driving Super Bowl Sunday
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is reminding football fans that if your Super Bowl celebration includes alcohol, make the right decision before kickoff and always have a designated sober driver. This local message to Super Bowl fans joins with the national “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” message from the National Football League, the […]
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K’s Kitchen: Super Bowl worthy dip
By Kathryn Reed Something showed up in my kitchen. And it’s not a good thing. That something is a full bag of potato chips. “The last time we had a bag I completely missed out on those,” Sue said when I asked about the unopened bag that just appeared. You see, I don’t often eat […]
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First cycling team invited to 2011 Tour de California
By Pro Cycling News The Jamis/Sutter Home Pro Cycling Team has been invited to race the 2011 Amgen Tour of California. Directeur Sportif Sebastian Alexandre made the announcement. “The Amgen Tour of California is one of the most important stage races in professional cycling,” said Alexander. “We are proud to be selected and look forward […]
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Caregiver class in South Tahoe
Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role that one can undertake, and taking the opportunity to share information and feel connected to others who are providing care is a vital step to perform this task to the best of your ability. Take the opportunity on Feb. 10 from 5:30-7:30pm at the South Lake Tahoe […]
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S. Tahoe roads a jarring ride with no cash to fix them
By Kathryn Reed Sitting water is asphalt’s nemesis. Water erodes the road surface, potholes develop, and then the edges start chipping away to make an even bigger hole. It’s a cycle that is repeated each winter in Lake Tahoe. With an unseasonably warm January and no white stuff in sight for the next week, snow […]
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Kindertown day care wins round 1 in court; stays open
By Kathryn Reed Kindertown day care in South Lake Tahoe will remain open for at least 120 days based on a judge’s ruling Thursday afternoon. El Dorado County Superior Court Judge James Dawson had little to say before issuing his decision to grant the stay. He asked Brenda Ray, deputy attorney general representing the Department […]
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McClintock to speak at Placer County dinner
Rep. Tom McClintock will be the keynote speaker at the annual Placer County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner on Feb. 12. The Republican candidates for the 4th Assembly District special election are also on the agenda. The event is from 6:30-8:30pm at the Timber Creek Ballroom at Sun City in Roseville. Cost is $60/person, $110/couple […]
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