South Lake Tahoe AAUW welcomes members, guests and the public on Nov. 13 at 10a, at the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College library to learn about the women who contributed to the passage of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote. Storyteller and AAUW member Sherna Kopple Svensson will share a […]
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To the community, I would like to endorse Claire Fortier for City Council. It has been a pleasure to know Claire and I wholeheartedly endorse her candidacy. Her communication and leadership skills will serve the needs of this community well. She is an integral part of this community and her integrity is top notch. This […]
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By Matt Kawahara, Sacramento Bee Heavy cuts in funding are forcing an insurance program for local low-income children to disenroll 680 youths ages 6 to 18 from coverage by Sunday. The Healthy Kids Healthy Future program, which insures children to age 18 in Sacramento, Colusa, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba counties, is losing funding from […]
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By Reno Gazette-Journal Registration now is open for the Social Media at Reno-Tahoe 2010 conference, or the Sm@rt conference, which is Dec. 8-10 at John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks. The conference will offer innovative, strategic marketing sessions for small businesses, nonprofits and those involved in tourism, gaming and more. Successful companies and organizations use social […]
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The National Weather Service says the low pressure system moving toward Northern California and Western Nevada will bring cooler temperatures, increasing ridge winds and a chance for rain and snow showers starting Friday night and continuing into Saturday above 7,000 feet. Snow levels will start about 8,000 feet and drop to between 5,500 and 6,500 […]
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The South Lake Tahoe branch library has book club the third Wednesday of the month at 3pm in the library conference room off Rufus Allen Boulevard. The group reads and discuss a wide variety of critically acclaimed books. Nov. 17: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. Group leader is Ellen Davis. Dec. […]
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To the community, Because Douglas County is facing unprecedented challenges I am seeking election to the county commission District 4 seat. My experience, skills, and abilities best match the needs of our county. During the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure of being a member of many local community boards and committees. The […]
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To the community, I have been a resident of the city of South Lake Tahoe for 35 years. During that time I have raised my family here, worked for the city, owned and operated a small business, and currently I assist my husband who is a self-employed painting contractor with his recordkeeping. I am running […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Oct. 29, 2010, Sacramento Bee. Most people would like to get election results on election night, not days or weeks after the polls close. The millions of California voters who vote by mail can help avoid delays and speed the count by mailing their ballots no later than […]
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‘Hereafter’ Rated PG-13 3.5 bagels out of 5 By Howie Nave If Clint Eastwood never acted in a movie again I would be bummed for sure. But so long as he continues his incredible winning streak as a director, I think I’ll overlook the lack of acting. Here is a filmmaker like a fine vintage […]
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