Tips for picking a Christmas tree: Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches. Place the tree in plain water immediately after recutting the trunk at least one-half inch above the old cut. The container you use for your tree should hold 2 to […]
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Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can accumulate in a home and can cause serious health problems. Eric Matus will present an overview of radon, where it’s found, how to test for it and what to do if your home has a radon problem. Free test kits will be offered to Nevada residents. […]
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• Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday. The first five businesses that have not previously advertised with Lake Tahoe News that sign a six-month or longer contract will receive 25 percent discount. Offer expires Dec. 6. Email info@LakeTahoeNews.net with Ad Special in the subject line to get started. • Mount Rose has joined the list […]
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Sugar Bowl Resort will host the Backcountry Ball on Dec. 13. It is an evening of food, drink and music benefiting the Sierra Avalanche Center. It will feature a presentation by legendary big mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones. The event will be at Sugar Bowl Resort’s Mt. Judah Lodge from 5-10pm. Tickets are $15 in advance […]
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Reno-Tahoe International Airport now offers the “pre-check” screening program. To use it, people must be a U.S. citizen and in a frequent-flier program for Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, United or US Airways. The Transportation Security Administration program allows pre-approved fliers to keep their shoes on, as well as light outerwear and belts. Laptops can stay […]
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Truckee is looking for people who want to be on the Trails & Bikeways Master Plan Update Stakeholder Committee. The committee is an advisory group helping to develop the master plan update. It will be a six to eight month process that includes six to 10 meetings. The first meeting is set of Dec. 11 […]
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• South Lake Tahoe is moving forward with the Harrison Avenue project. Bid documents have been released. The deadline to submit a bid is Jan. 6. • Placer County has selected Jeffrey Brown, the head of Nevada County’s health agency, to take over as director of the Placer County Health and Human Services Department. • […]
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The Abbi Agency, a Reno-based public relations and digital engagement firm, has established a 10-year scholarship fund for Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism and Center for Advanced Media Studies Strategic Communications students at UNR. This is the first time in the school’s history, part-time students are eligible to apply. Abbi Whitaker graduated from the […]
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• South Lake Tahoe has removed the parking kiosks on Venice Drive so snowplows won’t destroy them. The city says it always anticipated doing this, saying the couple hours to do so is cheaper than replacing them. When the snow flies it will be evaluated how snow removal operations around other kiosks work. On Venice […]
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South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Douglas County are hosting two community workshops to discuss the role outdoor recreation plays in enhancing community livability and tourism on the South Shore. This is an opportunity for residents to share their insights about parks, recreation, trails, events and programs in an attempt to improve recreation opportunities. […]
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