Ski report: Follow the sun
Get out early to enjoy the machine groomed corduroy, then follow the sun surfaces. Here is the March 16 ski report. — Curtis Fong
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No joking about next blood drive
Barton Auxiliary is having a blood drive April 1 from noon to 6pm at Embassy Suites (First Floor Ballroom, 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe). There is free validated parking in the Embassy Suites parking lot. For more information, call (775) 588.2376 or (775) 781.5343.
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LTCC president balancing state regs, community desires
By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Vision. It’s what has kept Lake Tahoe Community College going for nearly 40 years. President Kindred Murillo credits those who four decades ago created the college – which started in a motel on Highway 50 – as well as those who brought it to its current location off Al Tahoe […]
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Opinion: South Tahoe looks great compared to Stateline
By JoAnn Conner Being an elected official can be difficult. No surprise there, but sometimes our “job” blends with the fact that we are also individuals and residents of this community. As such, I have been doing a lot of reflection lately, and there are a few observations I would like to share. I have […]
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Report: Little sunshine in California government
By Brian Joseph, Orange County Register Two new reports released in conjunction with Sunshine Week, a national initiative to promote open government, have found that it ain’t exactly sunny in California. The Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Sunlight Foundation gives the California Legislature a “D” grade for its efforts to make bill and vote data available online. […]
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Squaw gearing up for Pain McShlonkey Classic
The Pain McShlonkey Classic returns to Squaw Valley March 30. Now in its third year, this action packed on- and off-mountain event serves as a tribute to legendary skier Shane McConkey where the winner is crowned fastest snow blader on the planet. Hosted by the Shane McConkey Foundation, the event has grown to be a […]
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Meditation workshop in South Lake Tahoe
A meditation workshop to learn how to manage the ever-active mind with love and understanding is being sponsored by Unity at the Lake. Living a Soul-Centered Life will be theme of Sarah McLean’s talk March 19, 7-9pm at Unity at the Lake, 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. McLean is a best-selling author who […]
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Spooner, Tahoe Mountain areas targeted for controlled fires
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will continue prescribed fire operations near Spooner Summit beginning March 18. Crews expect to burn approximately 40 acres. In addition, operations begin Monday on Tahoe Mountain near Dundee Circle. Crews expect to burn approximately 6 acres. Operations in both locations may continue through the week, weather and conditions permitting. […]
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X Games drops snowmobile, motocross best tricks
By Jason Blevins, Denver Post ESPN on Tuesday announced it was ending best trick contests for motocross and snowmobile disciplines at the Summer and Winter X Games. “This change reflects our decision to focus on motor sports disciplines which feature athletes who also compete in multiple, world-class competitions (e.g. professional events and tours) reflecting the […]
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Lake Valley has money to replace roofs
The deadline to apply for the Hazardous Wood Roof Replacement Grant through Lake Valley Fire Protection District is April 1 at 5pm. All homes within the El Dorado County portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin that have wood shake roofs are eligible to participate. The grant will rebate homeowners 70 percent or up to $8,000 […]
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