A recirculated draft environmental impact report has been prepared for the California Highway Patrol Communications Facilities Replacement Project in Truckee. The public review period is extended to Sept. 13. To view a copy of the recirculated draft EIR, click here. The proposed project would replace and upgrade CHP telecommunications facilities at the CHP Truckee office […]
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South Tahoe Public Utility District is putting on a water meter and conservation workshop. It will be Aug. 14 at 6pm at the district office at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe. Topics will include understanding the rate structure, how to read your bill, and info about free conservation services.
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By Anthony York and Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown has amassed a political war chest of more than $10 million for a potential re-election effort next year, far outpacing two possible GOP rivals and putting him in a strong position if he decides to seek a fourth term as California’s […]
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By Chris Buckley, KOLO-TV INCLINE VILLAGE — Nine days ago a man found a box of 10 puppies in a dumpster behind a South Lake Tahoe gas station. They were only a few hours old. Six of them survived and are now being cared for at the Pet Network Humane Society in Incline Village. Executive […]
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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge and Spa is hosting a benefit for Tahoe Arts Project that will feature the music of Niall McGuinness, Trey Stone and John Shipley. The event is Aug. 15 from 7-9pm. Bring blankets, low back chairs, food and beverages, but no pets. Soda, water and baked goods will be available for purchase and […]
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Stateline casinos had a lot less money to count in June compared to a year ago. The Nevada Gaming Control Board today released figures that show statewide the gaming revenue was down 4.8 percent in June. The win was $792 million, whereas it was $833 million in 2012. On the South Shore the winnings were […]
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• The Bicycle Advisory Committee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet Aug. 9 from 9-11am at Lake Tahoe Airport. • Learn about Truckee’s railroad history at Truckee History Day on Aug. 10 from 10am-4pm at the Regional Park. • Comedian, TV star and talk show host Whitney Cummings will […]
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By Kathryn Reed For the fifth consecutive year, senators from California and Nevada are asking their colleagues to come up with $415 million to fund environmental projects at Lake Tahoe. The last four years the answer was no – or it didn’t even make out of committee for there to be a vote. When it […]
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The 2nd annual Dog Carnival returns to South Lake Tahoe on Aug. 17 from 10am to 4pm. The nonprofit Dawgs on the Run puts on the event to promote the fun and benefits of having dogs in our lives. It’s a full day for dogs and their humans to enjoy games, contests, raffles, food, prizes […]
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To the community, In his book “Lasso the Wind” Timothy Egan wrote, “There is no institutional memory in the West, only dawn.” That statement fits the city of South Lake like a glove, a perfect fit. That’s true when one considers the City Council lifers, Hal Cole and Tom Davis. Had they remembered the troubles […]
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