By Susan Wood In an apparent show of testosterone, a confrontation at South Tahoe High School this week that led to an arrest of a Pop Warner coach by a California Highway Patrol officer has turned into a legal battle with opposing investigations. Defensive coach Jim Durham was arrested and later released Tuesday evening after […]
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To the community, The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is sad to report that due to unforeseen state regulations and new inhibitory costs, this year’s 9th Annual Kids Fishing Derby must be canceled. The Lodge is working diligently to resume the Fishing Derby in 2011, and we look forward to being able to resume this […]
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Lava Cap Winery is partnering with Rick Kushman of the Sacramento Bee to offer a series of classes on wine. Kushman is an award winning journalist who’s been nationally syndicated and a weekly commentator on food and wine on Sacramento’s KFBK NewsTalk AM-1530. His popularity as a speaker comes in big part because he makes […]
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By Nancy Cauley The current status of Zephyr Cove Elementary School, according to No Child Left Behind, reveals that ZCES is currently on the “Watch List” in the area of English-Language Arts. NCLB law requires that all students obtain a predetermined “Percent Above Cut” (PAC) which translates into how many students are proficient on the […]
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By Carla Roccapriore, Reno Gazette-Journal Being on equal footing with other children is a rare occurrence for many living with muscular dystrophy. However, that chance was available at the statewide summer camp for Jerry’s Kids held Aug. 15-21 at the Nevada State 4-H Camp in Stateline. Local Muscular Dystrophy Association officials said the camp is […]
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By KCRA The board that considers compensation for California crime victims is being advised to reject a claim by the mother of Jaycee Dugard, who authorities said was held captive for nearly two decades by a paroled rapist. Lynn Margherita, spokeswoman for the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, said Thursday the board’s staff is […]
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Year-round swimming lessons are offered at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Swim Pool Complex. Sign ups are going on now for all levels, adult & me through Level 6. Group lessons are for kids 3-13 years of age and classes last 25 minutes. The cost is $26.25 for any of the six-class sessions. […]
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By Mike Sweeney Some of my favorite moments are spent with my family at our local state parks. A day of hiking at San Bruno Mountain State Park is at the top of my list. The park is close and accessible, and we practically take it for granted. Unfortunately, with each visit, the problems confronting […]
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Machete Rated R 1.5 bagels out of 5 By Howie Nave Writer/director Robert Rodriguez is by far one of the trippiest filmmakers when it comes to framing a story. Long before the “Twilight” movies made vampires sexy and brooding Rodriguez in the last century was freaking us out with “From Dusk to Dawn” by making […]
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