• Caltrans reported that the percent of healthy pavement on the state highway system increased from 75 to 84 percent from 2011 to 2013 – an increase of 4,500 lane miles of smoother pavement. • According to the Associated Press, “South Korea said a consortium of Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment and Indonesia’s Lippo conglomerate has […]
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The Spring Caregiver Series 2014 is series of six-week classes designed to assist caregivers of all stages, while providing professional knowledge on aging related topics. The classes will begin April 7 and will continue for six concurrent Mondays. The classes will take place at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe. For more info, […]
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Bruce Rettig of Meyers is going skiing soon at Sugar Bowl with a friend or family member because he is one of Lake Tahoe News’ paid subscribers. On occasion paid subscribers receive special benefits. He happened to win the contest Thursday. The reward was two day passes to Sugar Bowl. It’s fast and easy to […]
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The Douglas County Public Library’s storytime will resume at the Kahle Community Center in April and continue through June 5. Preschool stories take place on alternate Thursday and Friday mornings from 9-9:30am. Thursday dates are: April 10 and 24; May 8 and 22; and June 5. Friday dates are: April 4; May 2, 16, and […]
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Caltrans and Southwest Gas Corporation will be co-hosting two meetings on March 26 to update the public on a project to improve Highway 89 on the West Shore. The meetings will be at the Tahoe City Public Utility District office at 221 Fairway Drive in Tahoe City. There will be a morning session at 10:30 […]
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South Lake Tahoe Firemen’s Association is sponsoring a hands only CPR training on March 22. There will be 15-minute training sessions between 11:30am and 2pm at Basecamp Pizza in the Heavenly Village. It is free.
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The South Lake Tahoe DMV office is temporarily closing for renovations starting March 26 at noon. During the long weekend of renovation crews will replace the carpet, upgrade the testing area, and install a window in the control cashier room. Other renovations will be made to bring the office to ADA compliance. The South Lake […]
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• South Tahoe Public Utility District is having a workshop March 26 from 2-5pm about rates. The meeting is at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe. • South Drug Free Coalition’s website is up. • Reno Earth Day is April 27 at Idlewild Park from 10am to 5pm. This festival includes live music, local […]
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• The Fabulous Thunderbirds will be at MontBleu in Stateline on April 12 at 9pm. Tickets are $20 – 888.829.7630. • Here is the El Dorado-Tahoe road work schedule for the week from Caltrans. • Again, the Rubicon Trail is closed until further notice. • Colleen Manzer with RE/MAX Realty Today receive an award with being […]
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For decades scientists have studied the health and clarity of the deep waters of Lake Tahoe, but now the research boats are coming closer to shore. Alan Heyvaert of the Desert Research Institute will present research findings and recommendations that address Lake Tahoe’s aquatic nears hore environment. This public lecture is April 3 at 6pm, […]
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