Truckee has established a graffiti abatement team in response to a rash of graffiti in the area. These individuals will work to remove graffiti in and around the Truckee area. To have graffiti removed, call 530.582.7804.
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• Whittell High School student Melissa Petty won the sixth annual Gene Upshaw Scholarship at this year’s American Century Championship. Petty’s essay was about her hard work in the classroom, sports, faith and goodwill. NBC Sports and Edgewood Companies contributed equally to the $5,000 scholarship. • Here are the Sierra and El Dorado-Tahoe roadwork schedules for this […]
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A California Conservation Corps member from Meyers is one of nine in the state to be selected for the 2014 work exchange with Conservation Volunteers Australia. Julia Predmore, 23, has been with the CCC’s Tahoe Center since January. The CCC contingent will leave Aug. 20 for Melbourne to work in the states of Victoria and […]
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Candidates for Douglas County manager will be meeting the public Aug. 4 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Carson Valley Inn’s Valley Ballroom. During the reception, each candidate will briefly discuss her or his qualifications for the position and converse with the public. Each candidates’ qualifications may be reviewed online. Seventy-one people applied for the position. The […]
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A wood burning ban is in effect in South Lake Tahoe because of the drought. The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department issued the following warnings: Avoid outdoor burning, such as campfires, or any other open flame and even grilling is not advised. Dispose of cigarettes and other smoking materials into fire safe containers. Tossing smoldering […]
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There will be a blood drive in South Lake Tahoe on Aug. 4 from noon-6pm. Walk-ins are welcome. Blood drive participants will receive a parking validation for Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel at the blood drive check in. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed BloodSource […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 7th annual Blue Ribbon Awards. The awards focus on businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the South Shore economy and community through their unique programs, exceptional customer service, entrepreneurship and otherwise. The following categories are open for nominations: Geotourism: Providing […]
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Squaw Valley wasn’t always a world-class ski resort. Like most, it had humble beginnings. Somewhat blurry frames from my ancient home movies (before Super-8) filmed about 1950-52 show what the resort was like back then. Also pictured, at left, are me and my sister getting off the chairlift. In the early 1950s there was the […]
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Dilapidated sections of Highway 89 in Meeks Bay will be repaired starting Monday in conjunction with a Caltrans water-quality improvement project. Work started in May on a $20 million project from Meeks Creek to just north of Emerald Bay, about a seven-mile stretch of the highway. The project also calls for an asphalt overlay of […]
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• Pharrell Williams is no longer the special guest touring with Bruno Mars. Nico & Vinz will be with him at the Aug. 14 show at Harvey’s Outdoor Concert Series. • There will be a Tahoe Valley Area Plan workshop July 21 at 5:30pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. • An online petition is up for […]
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