While it might appear things never change, photographs prove otherwise. The state line are of South Lake Tahoe has had significant changes in the last 12 years. A pedestrian crosswalk on Highway 50 at Friday Avenue provided access to the new Heavenly Gondola. It became the scene of several vehicle-vs-pedestrian incidents, prompting the installation of […]
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· The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe includes 154 new hotel rooms and 40 fractional residences, lodge, health spa, bistro style restaurant and bar, and conference and event center. · There will be a Mental Health Awareness Workshop on Oct. 21 from 6-7:30pm at Lake Tahoe Community College’s Creekside Room. The workshop is free […]
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How Gratitude Heals, Energizes, and Transforms Lives is the topic of a Nov. 17 talk at Sierra Nevada College. Robert Emmons is a professor of psychology at UC Davis. His research on gratitude and happiness has been featured in dozens media outlets including the New York Times. Research has shown gratitude generates a positive ripple […]
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Nevada Department of Transportation has launched a website designed to provide people with information on road construction improvements and projects. It includes details and maps of major near-term and future transportation construction and transit projects. The site provides project and funding overviews of NDOT and regional transportation projects. The site allows users to search projects according […]
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Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters will be at the Douglas County Library in Minden on Oct. 24 from 2-4pm. The not-for-profit group formed in 2005 with a desire to understand the world of the paranormal. Members seek to help people experiencing unexplainable events by using interviews, investigations, and education to create a better understanding of the situation. Local […]
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· Bruce Bochy, manager of the San Francisco Giants, dropped by Steamers restaurant in South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 11 for lunch and a cold drink. With all the Giants memorabilia in the eatery and the window paintings, it’s easy to know this is where to find fans of the G-men. · […]
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· Sierra-at-Tahoe’s mobile app gauges speed, distance, vertical number of runs and daily calories burned over the course of the season. · The Oct. 19 opening of Sunday River ski resort in Maine makes it the first resort in North America to open for this season. · Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has received a $123,100 […]
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South Lake Tahoe’s ban on plastic single-use carryout bags at retail establishments went into effect today. The ordinance took effect for grocery stores and food vendors on Jan. 15, 2014. For all other retail establishments the rule is effective Oct. 15. The city said it is seeking voluntary compliance and has no intention of immediate enforcement. […]
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Tilly the Witch (aka Carol Nageotte) will be telling spooky stories at the Douglas County Public Library in Zephyr Cove on Oct. 28 at 5:30pm. Dress in your Halloween costume for this special storytime. Children will receive a Halloween treat to take home. Children ages 4 and up will listen to Halloween stories from the library’s collection […]
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Bill Migan will give a demonstration Oct. 14 on his techniques using pen and ink to create images of the Wild West and old buildings with great character. A drawing featuring many of Nevada’s historic places won Migan the Spirit of Nevada award at the Nevada Day art show in 2013. Migan’s demonstration will be part […]
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