Lake Tahoe Dance Connection is putting on a two-day workshop for people to learn to dance from pros. Top professionals from around the country will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on Aug. 16-17 teaching ballet, contemporary, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Instructors include Chip Abbott, Maia Wilkens, Michael Levine, Tyler Critelli, Stacey Printz, Maia […]
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Mad Science is coming to the Douglas County Zephyr Cove branch July 15 from 1:30 to 2:30pm. This family program encourages scientific. Children will watch chemistry and physics experiments, including booming balloons, bungee jumping “pets,” and a rainbow created by a rainbow maker. All ages are welcome. The library is located at 233 Warrior Way […]
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By Christopher Solomon, New York Times You won’t hear it on your summer hike above the bird song and the soft applause of aspen leaves, but there’s a heresy echoing through America’s woods and wild places. It’s a debate about how we should think about, and treat, our wilderness in the 21st century, one with […]
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In response to the governor’s drought declaration, North Tahoe Public Utility District board of directors voted to put into effect the Stage 1 conservation measures for voluntary water reduction. California adopted the 20 by 2020 Plan which requires all water purveyors achieve a 20 percent reduction in water use per-capita by 2020. The district has […]
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• South Lake Tahoe Police Department is hosting a free ABC licensee training July 18 from 10am to 2pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. RSVP to Officer Barry Rider at 530.542.6100 or Brider@cityofslt.us. • Wanderlust brings together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and disc jockeys, renowned speakers, top chefs and winemakers, and much […]
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By Susan Winlow, Daily Republic CARSON CITY — A strong wind bullied through the Carson Valley last weekend. It whistled and pushed itself through the trees, which isn’t too difficult since you can see a lone tree from 10 miles away. Sand, dirt and knee-deep brushy stuff is the norm in this high desert. However, […]
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By KCRA-TV An El Dorado County sheriff’s deputy was injured in a vehicle crash near Highway 50, a spokesman for the department said Saturday. The deputy was hit at about 11:20pm Friday at the intersection of El Dorado Hills Boulevard and the eastbound Highway 50 onramp, investigators said. Read the whole story
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Squaw Valley will hosts the 13th annual Art, Wine and Music Festival on July 12-13. It includes a variety of regional artwork, fine California wines and musical favorites. The event supports Disabled Sports USA Far West. The exhibition features artwork that spans the mediums, including paintings, photography and jewelry. The festival features local flamenco guitarist […]
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The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Truckee is from 9am July 19 to 9am July 20 at Truckee High School. Register a team online or by calling 800.227.2345. There will be a Carnival theme in the afternoon. Each year the event offers entertainment from local bands including the Deckheads. Former and current cancer […]
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According to Nel’s Tahoe Supply and long-time (since 1947) local resident Dave Wakeman, these photos depict the same Highway 50 location in South Lake Tahoe. — Bill Kingman
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