As of July 19, the candidates who have taken out papers to run for South Lake Tahoe City Council are Tom Davis, Angela Swanson, Georg May and Claire Fortier. No one has turned the documents in. Three positions are up on the Nov. 2 ballot. City Clerk Suzie Alessi has taken out papers to retain […]
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By Bobby Caina Calvan, Sacramento Bee State health officials today urged more Californians to get vaccinated for whooping cough, as the disease grew to epidemic proportions. To date, about 1,500 people in California have become infected with pertussis — a five-fold increase from the same time last year. Five infants, all under 3 months old, […]
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The Douglas County Public Library in Zephyr Cove presents Ocean Stories and Crafts on July 23 at 1:30pm. Miss Carol will read “Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark” by Will Grace and Ken Geist. Children will sing “At the Aquarium” by Tom Paxton and make a fish-themed craft to take home. For ages […]
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Liz Broscoe, professional drummer and teacher, welcomes kids ages 10-18 to join her in creating a drum group. On Aug. 12 the group will join Broscoe on stage at the Valhalla Boat House as part of her drum show DURGA. The program is in partnership with the Boys & Girls of Lake Tahoe. Practices are […]
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Nancy Cushing, retiring CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Corporation, has appointed Andy Wirth to the position of chief executive officer at Squaw Valley USA. Wirth will be responsible for all aspects of resort operations at Squaw Valley, and he will report directly to the board of directors at Squaw Valley Ski Corporation. Wirth will succeed […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Where there’s fire, there’s smoke. April Cole can certainly attest to that after a controlled burn at Lake Tahoe last April sent thick clouds of smoke billowing east to her home near the Carson City-Douglas County line. “It was terrible. Oh my gosh, we couldn’t even breathe,” Cole said of […]
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South Tahoe High School is hosting an Open House on Aug. 26 from 9am-3pm. Principal Ivone Larson and staff members will show people around the new facilities. In April, the Construction Arts Transportation Academy opened and the new two-story, 15-classroom Stadium View building will be completed Aug. 1. Work is progressing on the Performing Arts […]
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By Kathryn Reed In many ways, the segment of Upper Truckee River behind Lake Tahoe Airport looks anything but natural. Guys are out there with what looks like a fire hose watering vegetation. Black berms filled with water are close by. Pumps are draining what will be the new channel. It has the look and […]
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Markleeville Art Gallery is having a reception July 20 from 5-8pm. Some of the artists featured in gallery will be attedning the event. For more information, call (530) 694.2787.
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To the community, The Draft 2010 Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is available for public review here. The 45-day public comment period ends July 26. Comments may be sent to: Karen Fink, transportation planner PO Box 5310, Stateline, NV 89449 Email: kfink@trpa.org Phone: (775) 589.5204 Fax: (775) 588.0917 The 2010 Lake Tahoe Region […]
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