By Kathryn Reed Mandatory commercial trash pick up in South Lake Tahoe is closer to becoming a reality. The City Council on Dec. 8 voted 5-0 to direct staff to come up with an ordinance that would require every business in town pay for garbage service. Right now it is voluntary. South Tahoe Refuse has […]
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The U.S. Forest Service is inviting comments on a proposed policy for the acceptance of inter-agency passes at concession-operated campgrounds and day use recreation sites on National Forests and Grasslands. The policy would provide for coordination with concessionaires to promote sustainable operations. Under the proposed policy, the Forest Service would offer a 10 percent discount […]
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By Kathryn Reed Kathay Lovell took the gavel from Jerry Birdwell on Dec. 8 — as expected. The 3-2 vote to have her become mayor of South Lake Tahoe was also predictable. Birdwell and Councilman Bill Crawford did not want her to take the helm again — a position she has had twice in seven […]
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The Tahoe Figure Skating Club’s annual Holiday on Ice show has become a yearly favorite with local families as well as visitors to the Tahoe area. This year, the tradition continued with record-breaking attendance this past Saturday evening. The Figure Skating Club opened the event to all with free admission this year, welcoming donations from […]
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Switchback PR + Marketing will donate $4,500 to Tahoe Women’s Services and the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Community Projects Reaping from the successful summer Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop. South Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club Christmas Tree Fund Raiser is Dec. 10, 4-7pm at the Optimist’s lot. Sierra and Troy Jacob recently […]
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Four people were caught trying to make a buck as would-be ski-snowboard instructors at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The two from South Lake Tahoe, one from Carson City and the other from Albany were charged with misdemeanor crimes and released on promise to appear citations. El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies set up the sting Dec. 4. […]
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The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area presents a concert series featuring the TOCCATA Chamber Orchestra and Chorus with violin soloists Ruth Lenz and Andrew Sords playing concertos of Bach and Vivaldi. Tahoe performances are Jan. 16 at 7:30pm at CalNeva Resort in Crystal Bay (dinner packages available); Jan. 17 at 3pm […]
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Dec. 9 – Valley “Tree of Remembrance†an interfaith ceremony at Methodist Church in Gardnerville from 6:30 to 7:30pm at 1375 Centerville Lane. Greetings, social time and refreshments will follow. Honor someone’s memory and have a candle lit in their honor at either of the ceremonies. 530-543-5614. Those who donate $50 or more will receive […]
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Todd Offenbacher is ready to rock the house Dec. 12 with the annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival at MontBleu in Stateline. For all the details, click here.
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Twenty-eight cadets have completed their first quarter in the fire academy at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe. They are all on target to graduate in June.
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