More people are expressing interest in the South Lake Tahoe City Council race. Joy Curry, Steve Kubby, Adrian Gooch, Elizabeth Hallen and Doug Cichowicz have taken out papers. They join Tom Davis, Angela Swanson, Georg May and Claire Fortier. None of them has turned in their papers. Documents must be turned in by Aug. 6. […]
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People entering the old Meyers Landfill site are being cited. The fine is $175. This area off Pioneer Trail in El Dorado County was closed to the public earlier this summer so a cap could be put on the toxic site. “We issued a citation on July 26 at noon to a nearby resident [Hekpa […]
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After learning a distant cousin whom he’d never met had been convicted of murder and then meeting Ray Krone on Death Row, Jim Rix began investigating the case. Rix’s diligence eventually led to his cousin’s freedom. It wasn’t easy. It took 10 years, two trials and an eye-opening odyssey through the criminal justice system that […]
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By Reno Gazette-Journal The 1,369-acre Constantia Complex of fires is 100 percent contained, authorities said this morning. The fire northwest of Reno and about 5 miles south of Doyle, Calif., started Saturday night, now has a line all the way around it with vegetation removed to prevent its spread. Even though the fire is not […]
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On Aug. 21 from 10am to 3pm the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library will be having a book sale to support the Friends of the Library Free Children’s Programs. Many hardcover and paperback books will be available at deep discounts. DVDs, VHS and books on tape will also be available. The South Lake Tahoe Branch […]
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By JJ Hensley, Arizona Republic Sgt. John Rodriguez cut an imposing figure when he was introduced at the Republican committee meeting in the winter of 2008. The decorated Marine and aspiring precinct committeeman came to the event in his green service uniform with some of the military branch’s highest honors clearly visible, including the Navy […]
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By Susan Voyles, Reno Gazette-Journal With the first comprehensive area regional bicycle and pedestrian plan kicking into gear, residents are wanted to help identify the top bike lane projects in the Reno-Sparks area to be built over the next 20 years. At Thursday’s Sparks Hometowne Farmer’s Market, residents can draw lines on maps to show […]
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Las Vegas real estate executive Donna Ruthe has resigned as a member of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board to be on the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners starting next month. She will take the seat of Rene West, who resigned from the board effective Aug. 15. Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons appointed Robin […]
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Todd Borg, Lake Tahoe’s award winning mystery writer, is on the book signing circuit. His latest thriller – “Tahoe Heat” – will be in bookstores starting in August. The series of books follow the exploits of Detective Owen McKenna. No need to read them in order to know what is going on. For people who […]
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• Living History Day at Sugar Pine Point State Park on the West Shore is July 31 from 10am-4pm, with Ehrman Mansion open house, historical speakers, vintage car display, artists in residence and live music. • Kelly Ridge housing area in South Lake Tahoe has made the cover of Tax Credit Advisor magazine. Disabled advocate […]
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