Larry King’s “In View” segment about Lake Tahoe Unified School District has been released. The school board last year agreed to spend $27,900 on the venture. Besides being aired on national television, the district will be left with professional footage that it may use in other venues as a marketing component.
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Patty Olson has been a South Shore resident since 1950. This above photo hangs on the wall in the area of her living room which at one time housed the Bijou Market, South Shore’s first market. It also was C.H. Parrish’s Bijou House, offering meals for 50 cents, lodging for 30 cents, and a bar. Olson believes […]
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· Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe honored 10 Young Women of Distinction on Jan. 20, six from South Tahoe High School and four from Whittell High School. They were recognized for their academic achievements as well as their volunteer activities at school and in the community. · Truckee River Watershed Council received a $607,889 […]
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For the next two weeks, Northern Nevada residents can expect to see double or even triple the normal law enforcement presence. The Nevada Highway Patrol has joined forces with law enforcement agencies statewide to crack down on impaired driving. Illegal drugs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and lack of sleep can also impair the ability to drive safely. […]
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· Tickets are on sale for El Dorado Winery Association’s 25th annual Passport Wine event. The event is April 9–10 and April 16–17, 11am–5pm. For more info, go online. · Steve Hemphill has returned to Sierra-at-Tahoe as the director of marketing and sales. He was previously employed at Sierra as the communication manager before leaving to work at […]
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On Feb. 2, a panel will discuss transit plans for the Lake Tahoe Basin, the challenges and opportunities for improving transit, and the North Shore Transit Vision. Panelists include Sandy Evans-Hall, executive director of the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association; George Fink, transit system program manager for the Tahoe Transportation District; and Jaime Wright, executive […]
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There will be a meeting about the proposed loop road on the Shore Shore on Feb. 10 from 4:30pm-7pm at the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room. It will feature a presentation of the project, and include a question and answer session. Questions about the project are being taken in advance. Submit them to Tracy Franklin at […]
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· Vail Resorts has acquired Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin near the Illinois state line. · Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s annual Connect for a Cause mixer at Riva Grill raised more than $800 for Bread & Broth 4 Kids. Attendees donated more than 10 bags of food for Bread & Broth and Christmas […]
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The Food Bank of El Dorado County will be distributing food in South Lake Tahoe on Jan. 27 from 10-11am at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd. This is assuming the weather cooperates. One allocation per household will be distributed. This is for people living in El Dorado County who meet the state Health and Social Services […]
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The Mitch Underhill Mountain Fund has been created to provide scholarships and money to support exploration and learning through adventures in the mountains. Underhill, a South Lake Tahoe native, died in September 2013 at the age of 34. At the time he was a paramedic firefighter with Lake Valley Fire Protection District. He was exceptional at navigating the wilderness. He often said […]
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