Since the 1960s, Orange Julius was on the lake side of Highway 50, separated from Ski Run Boulevard by a corner Chevron gas station which today is relocated on the opposite corner. Some of OJ’s menu items then included: fries = 30 cents, hot dogs = 35 cents, onion rings = 35 cents. Notice the […]
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Turn back your clock one hour at 2am Nov. 2 to return to standard time.
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• Gates at Van Sickle Bi-State Park on the South Shore are closed and will be until May 1. • Truckee is taking a survey with the intention of making improvements prior to the next construction season. The survey will close Nov. 30. • Do you have a favorite health or wellness topic that you […]
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There will be an update on the proposed loop road at the state line on Nov. 12 at 5pm at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Transportation District and representatives from the arts, recreation, housing and governmental agencies will be leading the discussion. This is an opportunity to see proposed area gateways, local art, […]
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Tom Millham, co-founder of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and secretary-treasurer, will be speaking Nov. 11. He will be talking about the rehabilitation center that was founded 32 years ago, share tales of the thousands of animals that have been saved and touch on the future of this nonprofit that is based on the South Shore. The […]
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• The California controller has updated the public pay data website to include 2013 salary, benefits and other compensation data for individuals employed by community college districts, fairs and expositions, and First 5 commissions. • Barton Health’s Type I diabetes support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm in Barton Memorial Hospital’s […]
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• Elena Hight, Olympic snowboarder from South Lake Tahoe, has created a cookbook to support breast cancer. • Squaw Valley will be hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at High Camp on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations may be made by calling 800.403.0206 or emailing info@squawalpine.com. • Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has received a $99,000 grant from the […]
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All outside burning of any kind, except barbecuing in an approved cooking appliance, is not allowed within the city limits. On the California side, if you have a large accumulation of pine needles, the South Tahoe Refuse company will pick it up on your regularly scheduled collection day if you have it properly bagged and […]
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• Select El Dorado County wineries are offering deals Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in honor of Nevada Day. For more info, call 800.306.3956. • California Department of Fish and Wildlife launched an improved online Fishing Guide to help novice and experienced anglers plan successful fishing trips. The new guide is faster and provides detailed information about […]
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I would like to encourage everyone buying costumes for Halloween to check the labels and make sure they are made of flame retardant materials. Materials made of 100 percent polyester are best suited for Halloween costumes. These costume materials may be purchased at most local fabric stores. The use of commercial flame retardant sprays is […]
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