There will be more than 180 positions available on various city councils, school boards, parks, fire, water, and utility districts in Placer County this November. Citizens who are interested in serving their community and are registered voters are qualified to run for local office but may not know how to go about it. Placer County […]
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Battles are raging all around for the future of Lake Tahoe. As we are finding out, to preserve the lake’s clarity is to sustain all of those who live, work, and play at this monumental water body. Although Lake Tahoe is severely threatened, we now hold the key to making a difference. This journey has […]
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By Michael Brune and Kathryn Phillips Are you a native of California? Neither are we. In fact, about one in five Californians were born in a different state. Across the United States, millions of people grow up seeing pictures of California’s stunning redwoods, mountains, deserts and beautiful beaches – and dream of visiting them some […]
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By Kathryn Reed BECKWOURTH – Even iceberg lettuce doesn’t like 22-degree weather. Two days after losing 80 percent of his lettuce, Gary Romano shrugs it off. That’s what a farmer has to do as he accepts Mother Nature as his boss. “In 15 years, I never got hit like that. So, I’m not much ahead […]
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Nevada State Parks invites the public to enjoy a day of free historical presentations at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa on June 23. The outdoor presentations will begin at 10am and end at 4pm. Each presentation is approximately 30 to 45 minutes, with time for questions at the end. Bring lawn chairs, but […]
Read moreThe South Lake Tahoe Rec Center is going to the Reno Roller Kingdom on June 21. Cost is $25. Preregister by calling (530) 542.6056. Bring a sack lunch, socks, water bottle, sunscreen, and tennis shoes for the park. A snack bar is available to purchase smaller items. For more summer activities from the rec department, […]
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A South Lake Tahoe teenager was airlifted to a Reno hospital after being hit by a truck while she was riding her bike Monday morning. The extent of Anna Molina’s injuries is unknown, though officers said her external injuries were severe enough to warrant CalStar being called in to land at Heavenly Mountain Resort – […]
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After 25 years, the Tahoe City Lakeside Trail will be completed on June 21. The trail is a parkway, winding through public and private properties to provide the “missing link” in the largest trail network at Lake Tahoe. The existing 19-mile trail system was missing this key one mile segment through Tahoe City, forcing hundreds […]
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A shooting Sunday night in South Lake Tahoe that appears to be gang related has left a teenager with serious injuries, though not life-threatening, and the suspect on the loose. The 19-year-old victim from South Lake Tahoe was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno after the 11:30pm incident June 17. South Tahoe Police Chief […]
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Lake Tahoe Windjammer’s presents the Southern Crossing, the group’s premier race, on June 23. This approximately 25-mile sailboat race across the southern part of Lake Tahoe is open to all monohulls outfitted with the required safety equipment. Registration is required. Go online for the Notice of Race and application.
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