BloodSource will conduct a blood drive in South Lake Tahoe on Dec. 18. The blood drive is sponsored by the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Walk-ins are welcome from noon-5pm. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be 17 years old (16 year olds need a signed BloodSource Parental consent form) and be generally healthy. There […]
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· The sign above was seen in South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 19. · The Truckee Planning Commission hearing on Canyon Springs has been continued to Dec. 1 at 6pm. Public comment remains closed and the meeting will resume with deliberation. · Homewood plans to open Dec. 11. · CareFlight has named Dean Dow as […]
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Thanksgiving weekend, traditionally one of the busiest travel times in America, can also be one of the deadliest. The California Highway Patrol will have all available officers on patrol. In 2014, 45 people died in collisions on California roadways – a 36 percent increase from Thanksgiving 2013. In addition, the CHP arrested almost 1,000 people […]
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The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has received information from the California Department of Justice regarding “pension poaching” – specifically related to military veterans. These incidents target the financial assistance offered through the Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance Program. Individuals posing as insurance agents, unpaid volunteers or Veterans Affairs representatives offer to help senior veterans […]
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The California Highway Patrol has been awarded a grant to promote motorcycle safety and awareness from now through Sept. 30. Goals are to reduce the number of motorcycle-involved fatal and injury traffic collisions statewide. California continues to experience high numbers of motorcycle-involved collision deaths and injuries . In 2013, motorcycle-involved fatal and injury collisions increased […]
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Free, easy-to-use radon test kits will be available Dec. 1-Feb. 29 at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offices and partner locations throughout Nevada. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, comes from the ground and can enter homes and accumulate to elevated concentrations. At elevated concentrations, the odorless, colorless gas can raise the risk of lung […]
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The Food Bank of El Dorado County is in need of 10 to 15 volunteers on Nov. 25 from 9:30-11:30am to help with the Mobile Food Pantry. Volunteers will be assisting in handing out food and signing people in during the South Lake Tahoe distribution. For more info, call 530.621.9950 or email volunteer@foodbankedc.org.
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The Lake Valley Fire Protection District holiday truck is about to roam the streets. Here is the schedule: Dec. 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle Dec. 12 – Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive Dec. 13 – West side of North Upper Truckee from Zuni […]
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· Tahoe Community Thanksgiving Celebration on Nov. 26 will also serve as the Toys for Tots kickoff party. Everyone is welcome from 2-6:30pm at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. For more info, email nttoysfortots@gmail.com. · Elevated Fitness is hosting a scavenger charity dash on Nov. 22 from noon-4pm to benefit Lake Tahoe Humane […]
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The Tahoe Fund is looking for environmental organizations that would like to partner with the Tahoe Fund to restore lake clarity, improve outdoor recreation and inspire stewardship of the Tahoe basin. Project ideas may be submitted online. The Tahoe Fund Projects Committee will review proposals on a rolling basis, but any projects seeking 2016 support should […]
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