Thinning of trees for fuels reduction and forest health will continue next week on approximately 170 acres on the South Shore. Beginning July 28, thinning will take place off of North Upper Truckee Road near West San Bernardino Avenue, Pioneer Trail northwest of forest road 12N08 (Powerline), Pioneer Trail southwest of Columbine Trail and on […]
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A workshop called Vermicomposting: Worms + Kitchen Scraps = Gold will take place July 29 in Tahoe City. In this workshop people will be taught how to create a simple and inexpensive worm bin, what to put in the bin, what to keep out, and how to keep your worms happy. The talk will also […]
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• The American Century Championship set a one-day attendance record of more than 13,000 on Saturday. • Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2014 is Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Chief Ben Sharit. • “Good Morning America” asked viewers to share their favorite places in the U.S.; Lake Tahoe made the […]
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South Lake Tahoe’s streets will vibrate with the sound of muffled rumbles of rebuilt engines when Hot August Nights rolls into town July 25-26. More than 400 classic cars will be on display at Heavenly Village and Ski Run Boulevard. There will be celebrity show-n-shines with awards, vendors and free entertainment. Live music is scheduled […]
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• The gross crop value of agricultural production in El Dorado County for 2013 was up 20 percent from 2012. The $56.8 million yield in gross returns (not net profit) was up from the $47.1 million reported in 2012. Apples are the No. 1 crop. • The deadline to signup for the 31st annual Tahoe […]
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Placer County Sheriff’s Office is offering free educational training to businesses that have licenses to sell alcohol. As part of a grant from the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, deputies will offer Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs training on Oct. 2 from 2-5:30pm at the Tahoe City Public Utility District Office, 221 Fairway […]
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Phone scammers are calling Washoe County residents saying they are from the sheriff’s department and that they want money. The scammer tells the person there is a warrant out for their arrest that includes a fine. The scammer then tells the potential victim that their options are either to surrender themselves to the sheriff’s office […]
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There is now a permanent drug-disposal bin located in the lobby of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition led the charge to make this a reality. The bin is in a secure location for anyone in the community to properly dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. Liquids and […]
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• American Public Works Association-Nevada Chapter has recognized Tahoe Transportation District for the Nevada Stateline to Stateline Bikeway – South Demonstration Project and the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals honored TTD for the Highway 28 Corridor Management Plan. • Travel and food website Thrillist.com has dubbed Lake Tahoe one of America’s 10 greatest party lakes. […]
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The second annual Kiwanis Community Fair is Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at Lake Tahoe Community College. In addition to the carnival rides, there will be free family events that Saturday and Sunday, with craft booths, food, garden creations silent auction, art silent auction, jam making contest, pie eating contest and more. All proceeds benefit youth programs […]
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