By Kathryn Reed Fallen Leaf Lake has a concessionaire lined up to operate the store and marina this summer, but the weather will make the opening impossible for Memorial Day. With snow still in the parking lot, and more coming down, it’s still not possible to get the docks into the water of this South […]
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Nevada Highway patrolmen are saying a an 18-wheel big rig failed to stop at the intersection of Highway 395 and Jacks Valley Road on Monday afternoon, causing a seven-vehicle accident. There were six other southbound vehicles stopped or almost stopped for the red traffic signal light at that intersection in Douglas County. Those vehicles included […]
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Caltrans is preparing to go back to work on Highway 50 at Echo Summit after approximately 9 inches of snow fell. Work was halted early Sunday. Crews are on-site clearing off equipment and getting ready to resume work. According to officials, concrete can be placed in cold weather with no effect on strength if certain […]
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Updated May 16, 2011, 7:10am: Due to uncertain weather and road conditions, race organizers have determined that the best way to ensure a complete course for Stage 2 of the 2011 Amgen Tour de California is to move the official start to 12:15pm starting on Broad Street in Nevada City. Today’s start was originally scheduled […]
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By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee Red Hawk Casino’s financial woes show few signs of abating – a situation that illustrates both the harsh new business reality confronting Indian gambling and the murky legal issues that arise when a tribe can’t pay its bills. The company that runs Red Hawk said Wednesday that the management fees […]
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Caltrans has temporarily halted construction work on Highway 50 at Echo Summit. Severe weather has brought heavier than expected snow and wind that have made working conditions unsafe. Construction crews continued to work through the night Saturday in the storm, and got slab poured at wall No. 5. Four of the seven walls now have […]
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Updated: May 15, 2011, 7:27pm By Lake Tahoe News staff Riders’ concerns played a role in the decision to cancel Stage 1 of Amgen Tour de California on Sunday. “This morning, when there was so much snow, everyone knew we wouldn’t be racing,” said Alan Gallopin with Team Radio Shack. “Riders are worried about their […]
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This statement was issued May 14 at 10:15pm: “The 2011 Amgen Tour of California is scheduled to kick off May 15, in South Lake Tahoe at 10:30am. As everyone is aware, there is a storm front predicted to reach the area. Therefore race organizers, in conjunction with the commissaires, teams and public safety organizations, have […]
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By John Schumacher, Sacramento Bee With snow forecast for Sunday’s first stage, and the tragic death of Belgian cyclist Wouter Weylandt still rocking the cycling world, Amgen Tour of California officials said safety would be their top priority. Race director Jim Birrell said Friday a number of options were under consideration, including altering the opening […]
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An average of 325 people lose their life annually on Nevada roads. The Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada Office of Traffic Safety and safety partners across the state have launched a Zero Fatalities traffic safety goal and educational campaign to save lives. “When we each drive off to work, for a trip […]
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