• Reno Tahoe Helicopters based out of Lake Tahoe Airport received its air carrier certificate from the FAA. This allows the company to offer charter services for air taxi in the United States, including tours to Napa, Calistoga, and Sonoma. • Here are the El Dorado-Tahoe and Sierra roadwork schedules from Caltrans for this week. • Diamond […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. The seven-member committee meets monthly. There are four open positions for two-year terms. The other three positions will expire in January 2016, and will be filled for two-year terms at that time. The Bicycle Advisory Committee expects to […]
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Daron Rahlves will talk about his role in one of the most talked about ski films of the year at the Backcountry Ball, a fundraiser for the Sierra Avalanche Center, on Dec. 12. Rahlves, a former Olympian, World Cup Champion and Sugar Bowl Resort ski ambassador, will give attendees a behind-the-scenes look at Sweetgrass Productions’ […]
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At the Tahoe Steakery people would select their steak from the refrigerated display. Then it would be cooked to order. Between the Steakery and the state line was a Harrah’s parking lot on the California side. Now the site is Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel — aka the old Embassy Suites. Prior to being razed for redevelopment in […]
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Lake Tahoe Historical Society’s annual Holiday in History is Dec. 13-14. Santa Claus will arrive by sleigh Dec. 13 at 5pm at the senior center to hear children’s requests, phone calls to the North Pole may be made from the cabin, and the with menorah will be lighted. The decorated museum with a period Christmas tree will open […]
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Douglas County libraries are hosting a winter break Lego building challenge. The challenge is to build an original structure with an animal theme. Bring thecreation to the Minden or Zephyr Cove library between Dec. 15 and noon on Jan. 7. Lego prizes will be awarded to the first and second place winner in each age category. Children […]
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A specialty Nevada license plate supporting safe bicycle and pedestrian programs is now available through the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. The specialty plate displays a “Share the Road” message and bicycle and pedestrian image. The plates cost $61, then $30 for renewal. Proceeds of $25 per plate will provide grant money for nonprofit and […]
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• Learn about agency efforts to address stormwater pollution and how to get involved at a Dec. 10 5:30-7pm symposium hosted by the Tahoe Resource Conservation District and League to Save Lake Tahoe at Lake Tahoe Community College in the Aspen Room. • EXL Media team of Lake Tahoe is celebrating its 20-year anniversary of […]
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The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and the South Tahoe Refuse Company are teaming up this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever. The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place Dec. 8-13 from 9am-5pm. Drive through the visitor center parking lot at 3066 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe to […]
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• Show your season pass, lift ticket, or mountain employee ID from any resort to get a free drink token between 4-7pm at Lakeside Inn in Stateline. • Bob Roper has been named administrator of the Nevada Division of Forestry in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. • The 4th annual Shred for Sushi […]
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