By Mallory Hoff, KCRA-TV The pain at the pump is about to get worse for Californians — specifically, on July 1. On Monday, motorists will pay an additional 3.5 cents a gallon — and it’s not because of the cost of fuel, but rather, a tax increase. “Happy Fourth of July,” motorcyclist Kevin Shallenberger said […]
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The 24th annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport is Aug. 24 from 8am-3:30pm. The Lake in the Sky Air Show has been described as “the best in the west” by one of the Navy’s participants. This year’s show will include aerobatic performances by several top performers including Bill Cornick, Jon […]
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The Douglas County Public Library is presenting a special family storytime on July 17 at 10:30am under the trees at Mormon Station in Genoa. Youth Services Librarian Kathy E. will read stories about magical rocks. Afterward, children of all ages may paint a magic rock to take home. Mormon Station is located on the corner […]
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• Truckee Town Council and Planning Commission are having an Economic development workshop July 17 from 6-8pm at the council chambers, 10183 Truckee Airport Road. • The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has given the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center in Carson City a three-year renewal of accreditation. • The Douglas County […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is reminding everyone not to use personal fireworks 4th of July weekend or ever. Not only are fireworks illegal in the entire Lake Tahoe Basin, but numerous fires result from their use, not to mention the severe injuries they may cause to the users. The South Shore area provides […]
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By Kathryn Reed Make every day matter. That was the message Lake Tahoe Community College English instructor Suzanne Roberts delivered to the graduates as she struck a balance between joy and sorrow during the June 28 commencement address. The evening was a bit of remembrance for three former college employees who died this spring – […]
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Tahoe Mountain Club and PJ’s Restaurant will be hosting a free outdoor music series every Tuesday evening starting July 2. The full summer lineup is as follows: • July 2 Brodie Stewart Band – Modern Country • July 9 Naia Kete – Pop Reggae • July 16 Downbeat – Booty Shakin’ Funk and Soul • […]
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By Tracy Franklin This is the sixth of a series of articles highlighting emergency preparedness. Use these tools to prepare yourself for an emergency. More information is available in the city’s website. Pre-planning is key to your safety. When it comes to fire — be smart. If the fire is too big for you to […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has scheduled an additional project open house on July 10 from 5-7pm to discuss the proposed removal of the Incline Lake Dam. The meeting will be at Homewood Suites, 5450 Kietzke Lane, Reno. The Forest Service is seeking public input on a proposal to remove the […]
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The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a new variation of phone scam that impersonates law enforcement. In this recent case, the caller portrayed himself as an FBI agent who claimed he has discovered you won a prize that was never awarded to you. The scammer then asks for money to be sent to […]
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