Lake Valley firefighters have $100,000 to help property owners in the North Upper Truckee neighborhood to clear away hazardous fuels – as in overgrown trees and brush. The grant from the state via Proposition 40 can only be used to work on vacant lots. A matching fee of $600 from the property owner is required, […]
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An email scam is just that — a scam, the U.S. Postal Service warns. The email appears to be from the post office talking about package delivery or possible online charges, but when people click on the link it installs a virus that can steal personal information. Report suspicious emails to 800.275.8777 or spam@uspis.gov.
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• South Tahoe Public Utility District is having a 6pm May 10 meeting to go over its budget. A 5 percent increase in sewer rates and 2 percent hike in water rates are being proposed. • Tahoe City Downtown Association’s 2nd annual Farm to Table Dinner is July 10. More information is online. • Truckee […]
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Barton Health is putting on “Mom’s Morning Out” – a free event celebrating motherhood. The event is May 5 from 10am-noon at Lake Tahoe Community College. This event is for new moms, soccer moms, mothers experiencing an empty nest, and all other types of moms. The following will be available for every stage of motherhood: […]
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The U.S. Forest Service is planning to burn the understory near Grover’s Hot Spring State Park in the next week. Approximately 33 acres of understory vegetation will be treated to reduce build-up of trees and brush that can cause more intense wildland fires. Fire crews are currently monitoring weather conditions to identify time frames that […]
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In 1988 the South Tahoe Association of Realtors established a scholarship fund to be awarded in the memory of Barbara Kelly, a past president of the board and a founding member of the STAR scholarship committee. This tradition continues today with a few changes. More graduating seniors in the South Tahoe community are eligible to […]
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• The Beach Boys reconfirmed for the original date of July 15 to play at Harveys in Stateline. • Docents are needed for education centers in Incline Village and Tahoe City. The flyer has more information. • America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride is June 3 starting on the South Shore and continuing for 72 miles around […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews continue prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near Andria Drive this week, weather permitting. Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from this prescribed fire project area. The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping […]
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The Truckee Donner Land Trust benefit dinner at the River Ranch is June 7. The restaurant will donate 30 percent of of the evening’s proceeds to the land trust. Reservations (530.583.4264) must be made at least a day in advance, and diners must say they are dining for the Truckee Donner Land Trust. The event […]
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Lake Tahoe Windjammers is having a Getting to Know You Pasta Feed on April 28 at 6pm. The event is at the Yacht Club Room in Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe. The vice commodore is making pasta, but guests are asked to bring an appetizer, salad or dessert. RSVP or for information contact […]
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