The management, ownership, friends and family of Kirkwood Mountain Resort are deeply saddened by the passing of Dick Reuter, part of the original founding team of Kirkwood, World War II veteran and a true “mountain man’s mountain man”. Dick passed away at Kirkwood on July 4, 2011. He was 88. Dick’s mountain resort career began […]
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On July 9, law enforcement motorcycle riders will depart from four locations in the Bay Area and Central California on a fundraising ride to benefit the Northern California Special Olympics. The endpoint of the ride is the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge where the riders will celebrate with a dinner and party. Riders are expected […]
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Lionel Richie canceled his July 4 show with the Boston Pops. The significance of not doing the televised performance from the East Coast is the singer is supposed to be on the South Shore this month. Reports are he injured his throat. He has also canceled the July 16 show that was part of the […]
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Boyo is a sweet long-haired cat who loves to be held. He is a playful boy who just laps up attention. He is an indoor cat who has not been around dogs, but he has lived with small children and other cats. His owner couldn’t look after him any more. Boyo is neutered, microchipped, and […]
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Publisher’s note: Brooke Wilkinson is one of three 2005 South Tahoe High School graduates who joined the Peace Corps upon college graduation. As it gets close to their return date, each will share with Lake Tahoe News readers their thoughts about the last two years. By Brooke Wilkinson I arrived in Ecuador in June 2009, […]
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A pitch-black sky was the ideal backdrop as fireworks lit up the sky on Fourth of July. Beaches were crowded with thousands of revelers throughout the South Shore enjoying a rather warm night – with temps in the 50s. Lots of families were out; with a good mix of tourists and locals. Those out and […]
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By Robin Leach, Las Vegas Sun Las Vegas college student Alana Lee, 21, was crowned the new Miss Nevada. Alana will represent The Silver State in the 2012 Miss America Pageant at Planet Hollywood on Jan. 14. Alana and new Miss Nevada Outstanding Teen, 16-year-old Bailey Gumm of Minden, were presented with their tiaras at […]
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On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. In July 1776, the estimated number of people […]
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By Barbara J. Koll, Best Friends Network The Fourth of July is a time of family fun and fireworks, but for many pet people it can become a tragic nightmare. At almost every fireworks display, you see someone who has brought their beloved pooch with them. That is generally not good idea. Fireworks displays can […]
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Tahoe Improv Players will take the stage at the Boathouse Theatre on at the Tallac Site on the South Shore on July 5 and Aug. 2. Shows start at 7:30pm. A special benefit performance will be Sept. 6 with all proceeds donated to the Boathouse Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. For […]
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