· Nevada Assemblyman Jim Wheeler, R-Minden, introduced a bill that change the legal age to gamble from 21 to 18. · South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember Wendy David withdrew from the Cal-Tahoe JPA board and Councilmember Brooke Laine is now on it. Councilmember Tom Davis is now the city’s rep to the California-based […]
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Free tax return preparation for California and Nevada taxpayers is available through AARP Tax-Aide. This is for all ages with low to moderate incomes. Bring Social Security card, photo ID, 2016 tax return documents, and a copy of last year’s tax return. All tax returns are prepared and filed on site with no cost to […]
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What’s in the future for Social Security and Medicare and how might changes in the Affordable Care Act affect your Medicare coverage? Those topics will be discussed in a community presentation on Feb. 27 at 5:30pm in the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Kathleen Newton will describe the current structure and […]
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Tahoe National Forest has scheduled an open house in preparation for the annual application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, to request funding for trail maintenance, restoration, development of facilities, law enforcement, and planning for off-highway vehicle access. It will be Feb. 16 from 4-7pm. This is for individuals […]
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Tahoe’s Natural Diversity: Lakes Edge to Summit is the title of a talk to be given by Sarah Hockensmith of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. She will talk about the diverse landscapes of the Tahoe region from lake level to the tops of the mountains.The presentation will cover how different flower, tree, bird, and mammal […]
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· South Lake Tahoe’s roller derby team the Tahoe Derby Dames has disbanded. · Tahoe Environmental Research Center in Incline Village is hosting a free science expo March 15 from 4-6pm for ages 6-12. This year’s theme is Earth & Space Science. Challenger Planetarium shows require an RSVP. · Free sand bags are […]
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El Dorado County has created a feature on its website to monitor road, park and trail status. The map can be found on the county’s main website through a button located on the right side of the page. The map will show the status of roads, parks, and trails through sign icons. By clicking on the […]
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· Liberty Utilities awarded Tahoe Truckee Unified School District a $19,638.42 rebate for improvements made in 2016 to increase energy efficiency at two schools. This is the largest incentive payment provided to any commercial customer by Liberty. The district should realize more than $15,700 in annual energy bill savings. · Douglas County sheriff’s search and […]
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· El Dorado Winery Association is putting on two winemaker dinners – April 21 and April 28 – as part of the annual Passport event. They will be at Sienna restaurant in El Dorado Hills. More info and tickets are available online. · Meeks Bay Fire Protection District’s Station 61 has been upgraded from being […]
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Awards recognizing people exhibiting a special dedication to conserving Lake Tahoe are now open for nominations. The 2017 Lake Spirit Awards will honor people committed to a spirit of cooperation and protecting Lake Tahoe. TRPA created the Lake Spirit Awards in 2011 to recognize individuals showing exceptional commitment to the Tahoe basin. The awards expanded […]
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