A hands-on, drop-in nomination clinic is Aug. 23 for anyone who needs help with the nominating process for geotourism website being created for the region. The clinic will take place from 10am-3pm in the conference room at the Auburn offices of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, 11521 Blocker Drive, Ste. 205, Auburn. Organizers are urging participants […]
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Baroque Brassy is Classy is the program being brought to St. Theresa Catholic Church in South Lake Tahoe by TOCCATA on Aug. 23 at 7:30pm. Mark Lord, Robert Nagel, William van Meter and Joe Savage on the trumpets will perform Baroque Concerti for 1,2, and 3 trumpets and strings. Also included in the program will […]
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To Fallen Leaf Lake Community Members, After a lengthy conversation with David Livingston {El Dorado County counsel], it became very clear that I am unable to legally participate in the voting process at Fallen Leaf Lake. Per the Fallen Leaf Lake Community Services District “By-Laws” [see below], I must be registered to vote within the […]
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By Joann Eisenbrandt Composting. Recycling. Energy-efficient lighting. Everyone knows these are good for the environment. Organizers of the West Coast Green Lodging Conference taking place Aug. 22-25 at Embassy Suites in South Lake Tahoe are convinced they’re good for a hotel’s bottom line as well. Embassy Suites, the conference host, has been in the forefront […]
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Unbearable loneliness, crises of confidence, bereavement, loss of hope and struggles with faith are just some of the universal topics being talked about on the stage of the historic Boathouse Theatre at Tahoe’s annual Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival on the South Shore. “Talking With” is a collection of 10 monologues by 10 characters. […]
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By Steve Green, Las Vegas Sun Gaming operator Tropicana Entertainment Inc. of Las Vegas on Friday posted a second quarter loss of $1.6 million on net revenue of $165.1 million. The company said the overall results are not comparable to previous periods since the company’s big Atlantic City property is not included in the comparable […]
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By Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal PLACERVILLE -– The lawyer representing Phillip Garrido, charged with kidnapping Jaycee Dugard in 1991 and holding her captive for 18 years, raised concerns Friday about whether Garrido is competent to stand trial and help with his defense. After meeting with the attorneys and prosecutors privately before a hearing in El […]
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A boater who refused a mandatory invasive species decontamination earlier this summer faces a $5,000 penalty for evading watercraft inspectors in order to launch illegally into Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board will decide the matter at their meeting Wednesday at Stateline. On June 28, Tahoe Resource Conservation District watercraft inspectors at […]
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Updated Aug. 21 12:02am: The fire burned some brush, but nothing significant. The cause is under investigation. From the Reno Gazette-Journal: Emergency crews are responding to reports of two trees on fire near Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe. The fire is reportedly visible from Highway 28, approximately five miles south of Incline Village.
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The 3rd Annual John Reichert Memorial Classic Car Show is Sept. 11 from noon-2pm at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This event is open to the public; both spectators and those who wish to show their cars. John Reichert was a member of the North Tahoe Public Utility District Recreation and Parks Commission who […]
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