By C. Johnson, News 10 SACRAMENTO – Two local men and a developer from San Diego were indicted for allegedly defrauding the United Auburn Indian Community of more than $18 million in connection with the construction of four buildings in Auburn for the tribe. The United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) owns the Thunder Valley Casino […]
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Three people were arrested in connection with growing marijuana in the James Canyon area of Douglas County. Rafael Salas-Silva, 28, of Sparks, Martin Urloste-Maciel, 26, of Pasco, Wash., and Alberto Mendez-Arroyo, 23, of Reno face federal and local charges in connection with allegedly growing more than 4,700 marijuana plants. The three were arrested Aug. 15. […]
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By Lesley Clark and David Lightman, McClatchy Newspapers DUBUQUE, Iowa —Americans already hate politics, and the latest ugly spat between the presidential candidates is likely to sour them further. “We’re sick of it,” said Donna Stehn, 57, a retired speech pathologist from Peosta, Iowa, who mutes her television when political ads come on. “All this […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – It could have been the state of the city address, but in actuality was a call to action to the women in the room to get more involved and be part of the change to make South Lake Tahoe the city it can be. South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy […]
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After a two-hour standoff with South Lake Tahoe police officers, the man believed to have fired six shots into a house on Nevada Avenue on Friday night is in custody. Officers tracked Agustin Bautista, 29, to the Ambassador Motor Lodge on Manzanita Avenue near Stateline after following his girlfriend there Thursday afternoon. Sgt. Shannon Laney […]
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A strong isolated thunderstorm has developed along Highway 4 near Ebbetts Pass. This storm may contain small hail, with locally heavy rain and dangerous lightning, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. The storm is moving to the north, northwest at 5 to 10 mph toward Hope Valley and Kirkwood. It is expected to […]
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By KCRA-TV AUBURN – Increased wildfire activity and concern over the weather forecast led CalFire to suspend all burning permits on open fires throughout California. There are currently 16 active wildfires throughout the state, according to CalFire’s website. “Over 8,000 CalFire, local and federal firefighters are on the front lines. … With conditions being so […]
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By Cole Mayer, Mountain Democrat Chuck Holland, local bail bondsman and political activist, was prepared to enter into litigation against El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Warren “Curt” Stracener. Stracener, Holland alleged, misrepresented himself to voters on a candidate statement. But, as of Aug. 13, changes have been made. “Holland has had repeated contact through […]
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At 4:58pm Aug. 15, trained weather spotters reported a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail four miles south of Boca Reservoir. Locations affected include Interstate 80 near the reservoir, Truckee Airport, Alpine Meadows and Boca campgrounds, Glenshire-Devonshire and Hirschdale. This storm is producing heavy rainfall. Watch for ponding of water on roads. Hail […]
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A substantial grow of mature marijuana plants were discovered in the Toiyabe National Forest the northeast sector of Douglas County near Jacks Valley. No arrests have been made, however it is believed the suspects involved in cultivating the plants are hiding in the nearby forest. The suspects are described as three adult male Hispanics. U.S. […]
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