• A bill sponsored by state Sen. Ted Gaines, R-Rocklin, to name the Highway 50 interchange at Hazel Avenue in Sacramento County as the “Sen. Dave Cox Interchange” cleared the Senate floor with unanimous support. Cox was once Lake Tahoe’s rep in the California Legislature. • The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting […]
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Boarding for Breast Cancer is hosting the 8th annual Skate the Lake on Aug. 18 and 6th annual Skate the Coast on Sept. 29. For 2012, B4BC will be dedicating funds raised by the dual events for the B4BC Survivorship Fund, which connects breast cancer survivors with health and wellness experiences in order to enhance […]
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Do you have a favorite app that you want to share? Would you like to learn more about what great apps are out there? Come to Appy Hour at the South Lake Tahoe library on Aug. 21 at 5pm. No need to sign up. Just drop in with your device to join in the fun. […]
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Tahoe Arts Project is having an evening of music on the beach on Aug. 16 from 7-9pm at Lakeshore Lodge and Spa in South Lake Tahoe. Music will be from Niall McGuiness, Trey Stone and John Shipley. Bring blankets and low back chairs, but no pets. Sodas, baked goods and ice cream cones will be […]
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Patients at Barton Memorial Hospital are staying in renovated and remodeled private and shared rooms. Barton’s goal is to provide all private rooms, but some are designed to accommodate two patients to meet an increase in patient admission on any given day. Located on the second floor of med-surge and orthopedics, each room provides private […]
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• Beachtree Properties, a collection of 11 boutique hotels across the country, is launching a pilot program to provide complimentary use of customized iPads. Initially, Beachtree will offer iPads in South Lake Tahoe at Secrets Inn and Heavenly Inn, and in Maryland at Inn at Deep Creek. • The North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association is […]
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On Aug. 18, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, U.S. Forest Service and Washoe Tribe are putting on a beach cleanup of Lake Tahoe’s East Shore beaches. The event starts at 9am. Volunteer registration will be at the Secret Harbor parking lot off of Highway 28.
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Camp Tadaka is having a fun trip Aug. 16 for K-10 grades. Youths will be going to Carson Valley Swim Center. Cost is $25 and preregistration is necessary — (530) 542.6056. Bring lunch, swim stuff, sunscreen, hat, goggles, rash guard, and a water bottle.
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South Lake Tahoe needs drivers for the Senior Center van. Do you have two hours a week to volunteer? This service affords seniors who do not have access to transportation to attend doctor’s appointments, pick up prescriptions, grocery shopping, and other shopping. To volunteer, call Tracy at (530) 542.6093.
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Ray Hoff, who graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1966, has been awarded NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal for Distinguished Service and Leadership. Hoff is a professor of physics at the University of Maryland and is also director of the Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology. Hoff has 35 years experience in atmospheric research. His […]
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