By Tom McClintock Throughout what was supposed to be a “recovery summer,” the president has repeated a familiar theme: that Republicans ran us into a ditch and now they want the keys back. That’s an important point, and we need to understand exactly what the Bush administration did to run us into a ditch. In […]
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By James J. Gormley, All Voices Do you grow heirloom tomatoes you sell on your own property or at a local farmer’s market? If so, you will be in for a whopper of a surprise if Senator Durbin’s Senate Bill 510 (S.B. 510) passes: you may be receiving a visit from inspectors. Products not grown […]
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By Kathryn Reed Despite red tape saying danger, and doors and windows all taped up, this house in the middle of South Lake Tahoe has not been condemned. The residents are still living in it. It’s getting the ultimate exterior paint job. But it’s not the typical job for contractor Doug Bolton with Carpets Plus […]
Read moreUnity at the Lake’s “Harvesting Our Dreams” is Oct. 22 from 5:30-9:30pm at Harveys in Stateline. The fund-raising evening includes a sit-down dinner, live music, and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit Unity at the Lake. Cost is $30 per person. Click on flyer for more details. For tickets, call (530) 544.2266.
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Three days of Bikeskills mountain bike clinics with professional mountain bikers such as Steve Peat, Greg Minaar, Cedric Gracia, Cameron Zink, Leigh Donovan and more. The Sept. 24-26 clinics are from 11:30am-4pm at Northstar-at-Tahoe. Meet at the Bikeskills tent at mid-mountain 15-20 minutes prior to clinic start time. Click here to find out about the […]
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Annual Kokanee trail runs are Oct. 3. The Half Marathon starts at 9am. The children’s half-mile Tadpole Trot will begin at 9:15am. The 5K and 10K Trail Runs begin at 10am. There will be a course briefing 10 minutes before the start of the race. Walkers welcome in the 5K and 10K. On-site registration begins […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lakeview Commons was dealt another blow Friday when a judge ruled the current contract is invalid. What this means to the multi-million dollar overhaul of El Dorado Beach and the walkway in the center of South Lake Tahoe remains to be seen. But it’s doubtful any work will resume until spring 2011 […]
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An opening reception for artist Carole Sesko is slated for Sept. 23 from 4:30-6pm at Elijah Bleu’s House of Coffee & Good Eats in Truckee. The Truckee artist said this collection of work was influenced by the coffee shop’s colorful, Cajun atmosphere. Sesko’s work includes figurative and abstract images. Elijah Bleu’s is located at 10115 […]
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A lucky Texan won a stay at the Paniolo Greens in Waikola Village, Hawaii, at the Tahoe Douglas Rotary’s raffle at Bijou Bash. Tahoe Douglas Rotary has two annual Hawaiian trip raffles. The first takes place during the club’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and the other is in the fall. The proceeds from all […]
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Bona Fide Books is having a Book Exchange on Sept. 25 form 10am-2pm. Drop off the books you’ve already enjoyed and leave with the ones you’ll love next. Literary fiction, nonfiction, and curiosities welcome. Coffee cake and serenades are part of the fun. Bona Fide is at 1069 Magua St., No. 4, Meyers — behind […]
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