By Keith Libbey and Evan Thomas, Newsweek Most Americans spend dozens, if not hundreds, of hours attempting, not always successfully, to do their tax returns. We spend almost $30 billion paying accountants to fill out the complicated forms, and by some estimates we devote $110 billion of our own labor just keeping track of all […]
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By Jeremy Evans South Lake Tahoe discovered last month that it was operating under an invalid contract with construction company Reeve Knight, the contractor selected to complete the Lakeview Commons project. On Monday, El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Steve Bailey ruled the city needs to start the bid process all over again, a decision […]
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Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons continues to improve from injuries and surgery after a horse riding accident on Sept. 21. The governor’s prognosis for a full recovery remains excellent, according to his surgeon. The governor was moved Monday from his hospital room to another part of Renown Regional Medical Center that specializes in rehabilitation. The medical […]
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Last night’s thunderstorm was only the beginning, as a winter weather advisory is in effect for the Lake Tahoe region until 11am Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Reno is warning of snow at elevations above 8,000 feet, with 4-8 inches expected through Tuesday morning. Periods of snow are likely to continue at higher elevations […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is profiling candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commission. The stories are being published in the order they were received. Name: Tom Davis Age: No response How long have you lived in South Lake Tahoe?: 39 years Job/profession: Businessman What would you build or tear down […]
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By Jane Kay, Environmental Health News HILMAR -– A century ago, a band of Swedish families settled in California’s Central Valley, attracted by land that cost $25 an acre and life-sustaining water from the gushing San Joaquin and Merced rivers. The Mords, the Ahlems, the Nymans and the Wickstroms started dairy farms, milking cows and […]
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El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will meet in South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 12. They start with closed session at 8am, followed by the regular meeting at 9am at Lake Tahoe Airport. Wendy David will be the first presenter for the Lake Tahoe Collaborative, followed by Steve Kooyman and Harold Singer on an update […]
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Fall is turning to winter as a low-pressure system over California and Nevada brings moisture. Several inches of snow are expected to collect Monday through Wednesday above 8,000 feet in the Lake Tahoe Basin, according to the National Weather Service. Rain and hail are likely throughout the basin at the lower elevations. A chance of […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is profiling candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commission. The stories are being published in the order they were received. Name: David James Brady Age: 54 Hometown: Minden How long have you lived here?: 25 years Job/Profession: County commissioner, Douglas County, District 2, appointed by Gov. […]
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By Vicki Barber The failure by the Legislature and the governor to pass a state budget threatens child care for hundreds of local families and potentially closes down local child care businesses. State preschool and child care providers with state contracts have not been paid since July 1 for services provided to approximately 1,100 children, […]
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