This September, the Village at Squaw Valley will host a battle of epic proportions–Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings–with five restaurants and five bands facing off for the ultimate supremacy for best wings and best band. On Sept. 15 from 4-9:30pm each restaurant will be cooking its signature recipes for spicy, flavor-packed chicken wings and joining […]
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Extraterrestrial life in the solar system? Is there life out there? If E.T. does exist, where would we find it, and what would it look like? Those are some of the questions Tony Berendsen will answer during an astronomy talk on Oct. 3 at 6pm at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Berendsen is an outreach […]
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By Mike Higdon, Reno Gazette-Journal Actress Sofia Vergara and fellow cast members of “Modern Family” have been hanging out around Lake Tahoe the last two days, according to Instagram posts. Some of their Instagram posts say they are shooting an episode on the water. “Modern Family” is a faux-documentary comedy of three generations living and interacting […]
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By Tracy Protell As children get ready to go back to school, I understand bullying is one of the last things parents want to worry about. However, bullying is a salient and, unfortunately, common occurrence. It can take place on school grounds, after school, and through electronics (cyberbullying). Bullying is defined as a repetitive and […]
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The Truckee Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter is returning to the Lake Tahoe Airport this year for a Young Eagles rally, offering free airplane rides for youngsters 8-17. The rally will be Sept. 23 starting at 8am. The free rides are part of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, in which volunteer pilots introduce […]
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By Melinda Myers Do just one thing this fall and you can improve the health and vigor of your lawn. Fall fertilization helps lawns recover from the stresses of summer and provides needed nutrients to grow deeper roots and a denser stand of grass. And that means fewer weeds and a healthier lawn that’s more […]
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Homebrew for the Homeless is an annual fundraiser for Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, the nonprofit organization that operates the South Lake Tahoe warm room. The family-friendly event, presented in collaboration with Hops Envy, features live music, a homebrew beer competition, a chili cook-off, and horseback rides and other activities for children. It will be […]
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Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City’s 39-year-old mountain shop, is starting an in-house adventure presentation series coined the Tailgate Talks. The shows are focused on adventure, travel and mountain exploration. The shows will take place at Alpenglow Sports on various weekday evenings throughout the fall. Each show is communal in nature, designed to provide a fun and […]
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Quinten is a 2 year old German shepherd mix who is very sweet. He was transferred to Tahoe from an overcrowded shelter to find his forever home. Please call the shelter for more details about this beautiful boy. Quinten is neutered, microchipped, tested for heart worm, and vaccinated. He is at the El Dorado County […]
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By Niraj Chokshi, New York Times The photos you share online speak volumes. They can serve as a form of self-expression or a record of travel. They can reflect your style and your quirks. But they might convey even more than you realize: The photos you share may hold clues to your mental health, new […]
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