By Andrew Doughman, Las Vegas Sun NV Energy’s plan to shut down coal plants in Nevada moved forward Friday with strong support from some of Nevada’s most influential politicians and business interests. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval, Democratic U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the casino and resort industry, labor unions and state legislators supported a […]
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SACRAMENTO — The state Senate has approved a revised agreement with the Indian tribe that owns the struggling Red Hawk Casino. Gov. Jerry Brown negotiated the new compact last fall with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The tribe owns the Red Hawk Casino, which officially opened in December 2008 just as the national […]
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The 8th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge is June 1 (Tahoe Bike Day) through June 14. This annual two-week event challenges everyone to ride their bike to work, school, play and for daily errands in an effort to reduce the region’s carbon footprint. For every mile ridden on a bicycle (a Green Mile) 1.9 pounds of […]
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El Dorado County will close both directions of Bass Lake Road between Silver Dove Way and City Lights Drive on May 31 at 6pm until June 3 at 6am. Closure times may change depending on weather and progress of the planned work. The closure to replace a culvert on Bass Lake Road. During the closure, […]
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Causes and Treatment of Hip Pain is the topic of Robert Rupp’s June 5 lecture. The Barton doctor will discuss hip tendinitis, bursitis and arthritis, along with sciatic nerve compression and treatment options such as hip arthroscopy and anterior hip replacement. The free talk is from 6-7pm at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline.
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – While the South Shore Area Plan for Douglas County doesn’t come with a project per se; it is the map for which one could seek approval. Area plans are the latest requirement by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency per the updated Regional Plan. They will replace jurisdictions’ community plans. The […]
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The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical “Rent” is coming to Lake Tahoe Community College. Shows are June 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8pm, with 2m shows on June 16 and 23. Set in New York City’s East Village, “Rent” follows the lives of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians as they […]
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Publisher’s note: This letter was originally sent to members of the Fallen Leaf Lake Community Services District board and others in that South Shore community. It is reprinted with permission. Since it was sent, the board has agreed to place the topic on the May 25 board agenda. The board meets at 9am at the […]
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Rep. Tom McClintock’s office will join with representatives from Nevada and Placer counties to conduct a Veterans Resource Day in Truckee on May 22 from 11am to 2pm. The event will be at the Truckee Town Hall, 2nd floor, Eastwing Conference Room, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee. The event will provide veterans with the information […]
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During the Chips Fire on the Plumas National Forest, a baby bobcat was orphaned. While the Forest Service restored the forest, the bobcat then known as Chips, recovered at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care. Recently, Chips was returned to the wild.
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