By Ryan Parker, Denver Post COLORADO SPRINGS — No one asked Navy Lt. James Downing to hurriedly memorize the names on the dog tags of the dead and injured during the attack on Pearl Harbor. But Downing, then 28, did it because he could not bear the thought of families not knowing the fate of […]
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Sushi Pier has teamed up with On Course Events to produce the 3rd annual Shred for Sushi event Dec. 12 at 7pm. Registration is from 5:30-6:30pm in the parking lot next to Sushi Pier, 177 Highway 50, Stateline. The event will feature a rail jam competition for skiers and snowboarders of all ages; three live […]
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Lake Valley’s decorated Christmas engine is about to head into neighborhoods. Here is the schedule: Dec. 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle Dec. 12 – Lake Tahoe Blvd from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive Dec. 13 – West side of North Upper Truckee from Zuni Street, Highway 50, […]
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By Pam Emmerich With the Tahoe region engulfed in a bitter cold snap, the North Tahoe Public Utility District would like to remind residents to take precautions to make sure their homes, especially their water lines, are prepared for the cold. • If you know that pipes in your home freeze, make sure to leave […]
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By Kathryn Reed More than a foot of snow has fallen at lake level and it’s still coming down this morning. The winter storm warning remains in effect until 10am Saturday. The National Weather Service in Reno said a lake effect band could continue to bring even more snow to the Stateline area and parts […]
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By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times More than half of U.S. workers aren’t saving enough money to be able to cover essential living expenses in retirement, according to a survey by Fidelity Investments. The savings survey found that 55 percent of people will have trouble covering housing, healthcare and food expenses, Fidelity said. The online […]
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By Kathryn Reed It is likely the three Mo’s Place bouncers will serve less than four years behind bars for their role in the death of Derek “Zippy” Penaranda. Penaranda, who was from Ripon, was in South Lake Tahoe in May 2012 to celebrate his 30th birthday. He never recovered from the injuries he sustained […]
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To the community, The holiday season is upon us. This is a time of year to reflect on the year that was and the year that soon will be. From a personal standpoint, it’s a time to reflect on the priorities in life: faith, family, friendship, health and happiness. From a professional standpoint, it’s a […]
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• Lake Tahoe Pizza Company in South Lake Tahoe is open after months of refurbishing because of a fire. • South Shore and North Shore are contenders in USA Today’s contest to be North America’s best ski destination. Vote online. • Squaw Valley and the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association are putting on the Lake […]
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By USSA BEAVER CREEK -– Five-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller (Franconia, N.H.) rallied into 13th place despite continuous snow and sub-zero temperatures in the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup opening. Miller, who is back on the World Cup tour after taking a year off to heal his knee, moved up in the results again […]
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