· State Sen. Ted Gaines, R-El Dorado, and Assemblyman Mike Gatto, D-Glendale, have introduced legislation that would make it a serious state crime to fly a drone over a wildfire. · Dan Bern is having a release party for his CD “Hoody” on July 31 at 8pm at Sierra Valley Lodge, 103 Main St., Calpine. […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce in partnership with South Lake Tahoe is offering a Create Your Business Plan workshop on July 22. The goal is by the end of the workshop participants will have a completed draft of a business plan. Topics covered during the workshop will include business vision and mission, overall […]
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How economic growth in Reno will impact the Lake Tahoe Basin, its workforce and its local economy will be the topic of a lunch on Aug. 7. Mike Kazmierski, CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, will help facilitate a discussion to dig deeper into the possible scenarios for Tahoe associated with development […]
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· Placer County Board of Supervisors this month adopted an ordinance that will prohibit camping on most county-owned properties beginning Aug. 6. · Construction of Bijou Bike Park in South Lake Tahoe starts next week. · El Dorado County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn has been dismissed from the Kelly Webb lawsuit. · Local historian Dave Long […]
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Magic Dan brings a fast-paced program that is educational and fun to the Douglas County Public Library Lake Tahoe Branch on July 16. He fills his performances with positive messages that reinforce reading and self-esteem. Magic Dan is celebrating 20 years as a magician. He has entertained thousands of children of all ages. \ The show […]
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· Tahoe Arts Project brings Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of “Aladdin” to South Tahoe Middle School’s multipurpose room on July 10 at 3pm and 6pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more info, call 530542.3632 or email tahoearts@aol.com. · The Bicycle Advisory Committee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint […]
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There will be a veterans resource day in Truckee on July 13. People working for Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Granite Bay, have assembled veterans’ advocacy groups and community resources to provide veterans with the information to access benefits. Representatives from Nevada and Placer counties veterans service offices will be there to provide information on filing claims with the Veterans […]
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Reservations are being taken for the Placer County Sheriff Office’s Community Awareness Academy. This year participants will tour the new South Placer Jail in addition to several other field trips. There are eight classes, each of which covers a different topic. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from Sept. 1-24. Participants will hear from members of the department’s special units […]
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· Lake Tahoe made this list for best places to swim before you die. · Check out this photo essay to see where USA Today thinks people should be dining in the Tahoe-Reno area. · Here is the El Dorado-Tahoe roadwork schedule from Caltrans for this week. · Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Granite Bay, will host a […]
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With thunderstorms seeming to be the norm these days, South Lake Tahoe is reminding residents that sand bags are available at no cost year-round. The sand lot is located at 1160 Rufus Allen Blvd., next to Campground by the Lake. At the back of the lot is a large sand mound, shovels and bags. Residents fill […]
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