An artist’s reception for Mark Vollmer, an award-winning outdoor photographer, instructor and freelance writer based in Reno, will be March 19 at the Starlight Lodge in Woodfords. (530) 694.9691 6pm Artist’s Reception. 7pm Slide show and photo display.
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By USSA PARK CITY, Utah – Five-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller, who captured a historic full complement of medals in Vancouver, is auctioning his signed Olympic helmet on eBay to help raise money for Pam Warman, a former U.S. Ski Team technician, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Warman works for Sierra-at-Tahoe. The helmet, […]
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By Kathryn Reed Students, educators and concerned citizens on Thursday took to the streets up and down California and in many other states to protest the spigot being turned off on education spending. “I was supposed to transfer a year ago. I had to stay here,†said Rachel Sa-Onoy, president of Lake Tahoe Community College’s […]
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More than 200 scientists, agency staff and managers, and stakeholders will meet over two days to present results aimed at measuring the success of ecosystem restoration in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The 5th Biennial Tahoe Basin Science Conference “Measuring the Success of Ecosystem Restoration in the Lake Tahoe Basin,†is March 16-17 at the Tahoe […]
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To the Douglas County commissioners and community, The county has received a number of inquiries recently as to whether an adult characterized business would be allowed at the building in Stateline formerly called Bill’s Casino, now under new ownership. The potential proposed use, as we understand it, is an adult interactive cabaret. This use is […]
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High school students are invited to participate in the Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, a nationwide high school art competition sponsored by the House of Representatives. The contest is open to all high school students within the 4th Congressional District. The deadline for entries to be received is April 30. The winning entry for […]
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By Kathryn Reed Dining around Lake Tahoe is about to take on a new meaning this fall. Plans are in the works to create the inaugural Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week. It will mean being able to have a three-course meal at a slew of eateries around the lake and in the Truckee area for a […]
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The U.S. Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is accepting nominations through April 2 for individuals to serve on the 2010-12 Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee. Individuals interested in taking an active role in Lake Tahoe issues are encouraged to apply. The committee provides a critical role in advising the secretary of Agriculture […]
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Dear concerned citizens, Each year, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) evaluates its temporary and post-project completion best management practices in terms of successful implementation and effectiveness in preventing sediment movement. The temporary BMP and BMP monitoring reports for 2009 are now available by navigating to the LTBMU’s website, clicking the […]
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On March 20, hundreds of brave souls with warm hearts will be taking the Plunge for Special Olympics. The Plunge is not a swim. You take a quick dip at Zephyr Cove then head to the Post Plunge Party at the MontBleu Resort to celebrate with other participants. “Plunge†is used loosely. You can dip […]
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