Lake Valley firefighters will demonstrate how two similarly furnished rooms — one protected with fire sprinklers and the other without fire sprinklers — often have very different outcomes. The demo will be during Fire Fest on Sept. 26 (10am-3pm) at Lake Tahoe Airport. Officials said people will see firsthand how quickly a fire can become deadly versus the quick […]
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Entrepreneurs Assembly, an award-winning mentor program that assists budding and existing entrepreneurs, is offering free monthly classes for entrepreneurs starting Oct. 1 at Lake Tahoe Community College. This is a partnerships with Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, Tahoe Mountain Lab and the college’s Future Business Leaders club. The ongoing program is 6-9pm on the […]
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Paddleboarders will be raising money for the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League on Sept. 12. The $50 entry fee includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit that provides rides to cancer patients for treatment and gives financial grant to cancer patients. Stand Up to Cancer Paddle Board event is at El Dorado Beach in South Lake […]
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· Sugar Bowl Resort has hired Greg Dallas, the former COO of Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain, as its chief executive officer. · The Hi-Landers 4WD Club was recognized by the Eldorado National Forest as a model for responsible stewardship of public lands. · Carson River Watershed Snapshot Day is Oct. 16. Multiple monitoring teams […]
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· South Shore bike paths and sidewalks built this construction season are nearly ready to ride. Watch for the opening of: South Tahoe Greenway Herbert to Glenwood; Nevada Stateline to Stateline Bikeway, Laura Drive segment; Sawmill Boulevard Bike Trail and Al Tahoe sidewalk. · At this month’s Tahoe Talk, learn about Safe Routes to Schools, […]
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Expect delays on Highway 50 through Cave Rock beginning Sept. 9. Both directions of traffic will be alternated through the eastbound Cave Rock tunnel, with travel delays of up to 30 minutes each weekday between approximately 7am and 4:30pm. The closures are anticipated to last four or five weeks. The closures are so NDOT officials can make […]
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· Michelob Ultra is donating two grants to the highest ranked trails and the Tahoe Rim Trail is one of the nominees. Voting takes place online through Oct. 31. · The annual Rock & Gem Show is Oct. 17-18 from 10am-5pm at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. There will be 50 dealers featuring minerals, gems, […]
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El Dorado County Ag in the Classroom will embark on the third annual South Lake Tahoe Farm Day at Camp Richardson on Sept. 22. Nearly 600 local third- and fourth-grade students, their teachers, and chaperones will get a hands-on experience where lessons of agriculture and its role in everyday lives, the county, and its economy are taught in […]
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The ninth annual poker run to benefit Austin’s House is Sept. 19. All types of vehicles are welcome to join. Registration is from 9-10am in the parking lot at Century 21 Clark Properties located at 1674 Highway 395 in Minden. The entry fee is $30 plus $20 for a second rider. The fee includes a prize […]
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· Fire Fest is Sept. 26 from 10am-3pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. The free event highlights fire and life safety for children and families. · El Dorado County Supervisor Shiva Frentzen is having two town hall meetings – Sept. 17 from 6-7:30pm at Cameron Park Fire Station No. 89 and Oct. 1 from 6:30-8pm at […]
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