To the community, The staff and golfing guests at Lake Tahoe Golf Course joined together on a community day at the golf course where all course fees collected went to support local nonprofits. The Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas was recently presented a check for $620 as a result of those donations. The American Golf […]
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The trustee sale scheduled for Oct. 24 of Embassy Suites South Lake Tahoe did not take place. For the time being, the hotel will stay open and continue to be owned by Ken Corp. in Japan. However, the details of what has transpired are unknown. “I won’t make any comment. I would rather not continue […]
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Elder Options is convening a Community Focus group on Nov. 7 to discuss what issues face individuals who have responsibilities caring for an older adult. The meeting is from 11am-1pm in the upstairs conference room, 82 Main St., Placerville. Elder Options is hosting the lunch to begin the community discussion on care-giving issues facing many […]
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By Laura S. Bly, USA Today Contrary to the assumption that cash-strapped tourists flock to U.S. national parks during a recession, a University of Georgia study ties a decline of nearly 10 million visitors since 1998 to a lousy economy. Though overall park visitation has dropped to about 280 million, the decrease hasn’t been uniform, […]
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By Harry Bradford, Huffington Post Got five Benjamin Franklins stored under the mattress? You’re doing pretty good then. Nearly half of Americans don’t have more than $500 saved up, according to a recent study by CreditDonkey.com, a credit card comparison company. Of the roughly 1,100 Americans polled, 41 percent reported having less than half a […]
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Each November members of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association elect and/or re-elect members of the board of directors. This year there are three open seats, including large lodging, restaurant and retail. The filing deadline for interested candidates is Nov. 5 at 5pm. Those interested in running for a seat must be an owner or […]
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By Jay Hamburger, Park Record A delegation from Park City is scheduled to visit the Lake Tahoe region this weekend with an itinerary that includes stops at two mountain resorts in an effort to learn about an action-sports camp and development trends. The travelers are scheduled to leave on Saturday and return on Sunday. The […]
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Update: The KGID meeting is canceled. • The American Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale is Oct. 26-27 at the American Legion Post No. 795 on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe from 9am-5pm. • There is a KGID candidates’ forum at the Eagles Nest on Oct. 24 at 5:30pm starting with a meet and greet. […]
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The deepest and most profound loss is that of your child. Our beloved son — Derek Gabriel “Zippy” Penaranda — departed his broken vessel and has set sail on his journey of eternal and everlasting life, where he will remain forever young and beautiful. Born six weeks premature on our ninth anniversary at 4 pounds, […]
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