By Paul Fain, Inside Higher Education President Obama may have strong words for colleges about tuition prices, but he continues to push for more federal funding for community colleges. In a major speech Tuesday on job creation Obama repackaged a February budget proposal for an $8 billion “Community College to Career Fund.” The address follows […]
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The driver of a carpet cleaning van sideswiped six parked vehicles in the Tahoe Keys this morning. South Lake Tahoe police said is appears the 67-year-old man suffered a medical emergency that led to the accident July 31 at 9:25am. He was taken to Barton Memorial Hospital. The Chem-Dry Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning van from […]
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A 3-year-old girl died from the injuries she sustained Tuesday night in car accident near Cave Rock. The toddler was riding in the vehicle that was headed west when it crossed the double yellow line about one mile before Cave Rock, according to authorities. There are conflicting reports as to how many people were injured. […]
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The Aug. 8 sunset cruise on the Woodwind II sailboat out of Zephyr Cove will raise money for the Sugar Pine Foundation. Tickets are $51 per person and may be purchased online or call (650) 814.9565. Check in time is 6:30pm and the boat leaves from Zephyr Cove beach at 7pm.
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EDAWN — Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada — is looking for nominations for the Existing Industry Awards. Individuals, companies and community partners that have demonstrated solid growth and expansion, job creation and increased capital expenditure will be considered. The deadline is Aug. 23 at 5pm. Awards will be given out Oct. 3 at the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Some people send postcards, others text a picture. But those modes of communicating one’s adventures are ordinary, especially if you are Chris Smith. The South Tahoe High School grad – who was in town last weekend for his 10-year reunion – has had some sort of camera in his hands or strapped […]
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By Dan Sheehan Lake Tahoe is certainly a beautiful area with its magnificent alpine lake like no other. The Lake Tahoe Basin also has some great wildlife. The black bear or Ursus americanus is a longtime indigenous resident of the area and has become a controversial topic of debate around the lake. There is plenty […]
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Three people were hurt in a three-car accident Monday night near Cave Rock. An SUV heading east rolled over after a vehicle going in the other direction sideswiped it. That vehicle had crossed the double-yellow line. After it hit the SUV, it then practically hit a mini van head-on, according to authorities. The 8:45pm accident […]
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Several fires are bringing smoke into the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Aspen Fire in Fresno County had burned more than 14,000 acres and is 30 percent contained. There are also several fires in Oregon that are sending smoke into the area. For more info about how to deal with the smoke when it comes to […]
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El Dorado County officials are warning people not to buy produce from people selling it on the side of the road. “We are seeing an influx of vendors from outside of the county,” said El Dorado County Agriculture Commissioner Charlene Carveth said in a statement. “In most instances, roadside dealers are not selling produce that […]
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