By Kathryn Reed The 20-year-old Al Tahoe bike trail is going to look and feel brand new by the end of summer. South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Director Gary Moore said the trail from Johnson Boulevard to Pioneer Trail was almost closed because of the terrible condition it is in. He called this the […]
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Douglas County Public Library invites everyone to join the Summer Reading Lego Building Challenge. Use your Lego bricks and elements to create an original work of art. Bring your creation to the Minden or Zephyr Cove library between July 1 and noon on July 21 and fill out an entry form. Winners of the contest […]
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By Susan Voyles, Reno Gazette-Journal An advisory question on whether the Nevada Legislature should obtain the consent of local governments before taking away revenues or imposing new functions will be on the Washoe County ballot Nov. 2. With the county commission’s unanimous approval today, Washoe became the second county in Nevada to approve the ballot […]
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“Images of Adventure” by photographer Tony Rowell will be June 26 at Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley. A wine-cheese reception will be form 5-7pm, with the slide show from 7-8pm. Rowell is the son of renowned high-country photographer Galen Rowell. Showing his father’s famous works and sharing images taken by three generations of the Rowell […]
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To the community, Our office has received several inquiries to respond to reports that Kenneth Slayton – Jaycee Dugard’s biological father – has filed a lawsuit against her to “establish parental relationship.” Any such action by Mr. Slayton and his attorneys is greatly disconcerting. Back in 1991, Mr. Slayton was contacted regarding the disappearance of […]
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On July 5 at 2pm Explore Tahoe An Urban Trailhead presents “The Greatest Good,” U.S. Forest Service Centennial Film featuring short stories on women smoke jumpers, hotshots, aerial attacks, Smokey Bear and more. It is free. Explore Tahoe is located at 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd. at the Stateline Transit Center. For more information, call (530) […]
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By Austin Fay Alejandra Delgado’s journey began when she walked to this country. She walked with her family, carrying only water in the blistering Sonora Desert sun for five days and nights when she was 12 years old. She and her three sisters, mother and father were on their long journey from a colonia called […]
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July 9 at 2pm Explore Tahoe An Urban Trailhead presents “Living With Fire in the Lake Tahoe Basin” a practical guide to preparing your property to withstand wildfire produced by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. It is free. Explore Tahoe is located at 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd. at the Stateline Transit Center. For more […]
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July 8 at 2pm Explore Tahoe An Urban Trailhead presents a slide show featuring “Remembering Li’l Smokey” the true story of a bear cub rescued from Northern California wildfire in 2008. Li’l Smokey was rehabilitated by Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and released back to the wild where he lives today. The film is free. Explore […]
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Explore Tahoe An Urban Trailhead presents a slide show of the 2007 Angora Fire on July 6 at 2pm. A front line account of Lake Tahoe’s most devastating fire that burned 254 houses in a matter of hours. This presentation is free. Explore Tahoe is located at 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd. at the Stateline Transit […]
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