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David Walley’s hangs on to celebrate 150 years in business

By Yun Long, Reno Gazette-Journal David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort, which dates back to when Nevada was a territory, was on the brink of fading into history. The Carson Valley property, built in 1862, was near closure two years ago. The restaurant was closed, the property was in disrepair and time share fees weren’t paid. […]

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Car wash raises funds for young dancers

Lake Tahoe’s Shining Stars is having a fundraising car wash on July 22 from 10am to 3:30pm at Tahoe Quik Lube at 2513 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. Donations will be accepted to help the nonprofit’s outreach program. The outreach program provides opportunities for children in the community to participate in dance and […]

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Property tax assessments decline modestly in El Dorado, Placer counties

By Loretta Kalb, Sacramento Bee If you want to understand why local governments have laid off workers and struggled to maintain services, just look at property taxes. In the past four years, Sacramento County real estate has lost $19 billion in assessed value, data from the Sacramento County assessor’s office show. That means that the […]

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‘Death by Golf’ opens on the South Shore

In “Death by Golf” an escaped convict, an anxious bride, a scheming new husband, and a suspicious attorney all convene at grandpa’s house. It doesn’t take long for grandpa to realize he has to reschedule his golf game. This combination of uproarious comedy and terrifying murder mystery revolves around the uncanny resemblance between the escaped […]

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Youngsters use Truckee River to learn to swim

By Adam Rasmussen, KTVN With temperatures hitting the triple digits, people of all ages are flocking to the Truckee River, which is exactly why teaching kids some safety lessons is so important. With strong currents and some rocky areas, swimming in the Truckee River is challenging. It’s easy to get swept away or thrown underwater. […]

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USFS faces lawsuit over access to Tahoe National Forest

By Amber Marra, Auburn Journal Multiple groups of motor sports enthusiasts and individual riders are suing the US Forest Service and Department of Agriculture over preparations to close more than 800 miles of trails to off-road vehicles in the Tahoe National Forest. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by Brandon Middleton, an attorney with Pacific […]

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Opinion: Live at Lakeview is the place to be Thursdays

To the community, I went to the first Live at Lakeview free concert series. I had to leave early to get back home to cook my son and I dinner, but just want to say that from what I witnessed, this event was a total success. My guess is that there was at least 500-plus […]

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Truckee woman representing Czech Republic in Olympics

By Lauren Gustus, Reno Gazette-Journal Blame her chosen sport, the country she’s riding for or the town she’s decided to make her home. Katerina Nash is flying into the London Olympics about as far under the radar as is possible. And that’s precisely how the Truckee mountain biker prefers it. “I think being a Czech […]

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Pet blessing in South Lake Tahoe

Unity at the Lake’s Pet Blessing and Ice Cream Social is July 21 from noon-3pm at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Celebrate your pets by bringing them for a special blessing. A photo and certificate will help you remember the occasion. Love offerings gratefully accepted. For more info and a current schedule of […]

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