The early photo is from Dave Borges, while the current photo is from me. Here is Bijou, on Highway 50 as it appeared circa 1956 (parked blue car at far right appears to be a 1955 Dodge Coronet; the oncoming blue Ford = 1956?). Bijou is French meaning “jewel” which described its deep white beach […]
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In June, several Lake Tahoe agencies are kicking off a volunteer effort called “Eyes on the Lake” in which water recreationists of all types will be identifying and reporting on the locations of aquatic invasive plant species that threaten Lake Tahoe. This effort will be led by the League to Save Lake Tahoe, in partnership […]
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Barton Memorial Hospital will celebrate 50 years of being in South Lake Tahoe on June 29 from 11am-3pm. The party is open to the public. It is free and will be in the back corridor of the hospital grounds at 2170 South Ave. History of the medical facility will be highlighted. Guest may take part […]
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• Raley’s, Bel-Air and Nob Hill stores will offer discounted tickets from June 1-July 21 to the 24th annual American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, July 16-21. • Incline High School’s Jordan Jones will receive UNR’s most prestigious scholarship – the National Merit Scholarship. She will be studying biology […]
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The “most unpredictable two minutes in Tahoe,” the 10th annual Truckee Duckee Derbee, is set for June 9 at the River Ranch Lodge near Alpine Meadows. The rubber duck races benefit the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe. The afternoon’s festivities include live music provided by Angele and the Wildwood Band on the outdoor patio, a […]
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South Lake Tahoe will have a March Against Monsanto event on May 25 to coincide with the worldwide demonstration. Mike Herron is organizing the protest. It will start at 11am at the Raley’s near Stateline. “It may not be huge like some events will be, but it will help to raise awareness to further progress […]
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Barton Health has partnered with the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, a service of Tahoe Forest Health System in Truckee and an affiliate of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, to expand its oncology services for cancer patients who reside in the South Lake Tahoe area. Using advanced technology through Barton’s Telehealth for […]
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Do you love Lake Tahoe and have an interest in learning more about the lake? Do you enjoy science, learning new information, and sharing your knowledge? Residents who would like to help people learn about the region’s environmental assets and challenges are needed to serve as volunteer docents at the Tahoe Science Center (also known […]
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Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe on May 22 gave out several scholarships to South Tahoe and Whittell high school students, and to Lake Tahoe Community College students. In the photo back from left are: Deanne Balardino (LTCC), Chad Laurence (LTCC), Emily Barnett (STHS), Heather Dominguez (STHS), Tyler Myers (STHS), Brenda Yan (STHS), Amanda Harris (Whittell), […]
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Keith Cooney of South Lake Tahoe and a friend are going to the El Dorado County Fair next month compliments of Lake Tahoe News and the fair board. He correctly answered the question about when the fair began. Here is a little more history about the fair from the organization’s website: The first recorded Fair […]
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