By Kathryn Reed Water issues brought out the masses to Thursday’s Douglas County Commission meeting in Stateline. People are not happy with the prospect of rates going up as much as 50 percent and the county’s going back on its June decision to consolidate water companies. So many residents were at the Oct. 16 meeting […]
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Calpeco, parent company of Liberty Utilities, on Oct. 15 filed a request with the California Public Utility Commission for a rate increase. If approved, the increase would take effect Jan. 1. Liberty is the electric provider for the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as Alpine County and Truckee. The increase for […]
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By Wayne Parry, AP ATLANTIC CITY — Sure you love matching little candy pieces with each other, or spelling out words with your pals. But New Jersey gambling regulators want to let you do it for real money. The state Division of Gaming Enforcement says it is seeking game developers’ proposals to conduct real-money gambling […]
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By Vicki McKenna Barton Health is committed to the safety of our patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. After receiving several confirmed cases of the Ebola virus disease in the United States, Barton Health is prepared to care for and respond to suspected Ebola cases. Though the Ebola virus has not reached California or Nevada and […]
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Updated 4:45pm: A South Lake Tahoe woman is fighting for her life at an area hospital after being stabbed Wednesday night. The man accused of the stabbing – her husband – fled, but was arrested Thursday afternoon. Thomas Payne, 36, of South Lake Tahoe faces attempted murder charges. Officers are not releasing the name of […]
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By KCRA-TV Police found about 1,000 pounds of marijuana that had been smuggled out of one of the evacuated communities in El Dorado County during the King Fire, officers said Monday. “Although our officers were busy with road closures during the King Fire, enforcement did not stop,” the Placerville California Highway Patrol posted on Facebook, […]
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By Christopher Cadelago, Sacramento Bee Rep. Tom McClintock and challenger Art Moore sparred in a debate Tuesday marked by fierce character attacks that generated audience groans but put some distance between the two Republicans. It was still dark out at 7am when the candidates took to their lecterns for the hastily planned, 60-minute exchange before […]
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A South Lake Tahoe woman was taken into custody Oct. 14 after allegedly hitting two vehicles was under the influence of alcohol. Alejandra Lopez, 22, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, hit and run, and assault with a deadly weapon, which was her vehicle. The incident started near South Tahoe Middle School […]
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Bears broke into the Christmas Cheer food pantry and Flight Deck restaurant this week in South Lake Tahoe. Christmas Cheer, which provides food year-round to those in need, was raided by the bruin on Oct. 13. Organizers are asking for donations to restock the shelves of the nonprofit on Third Street. To help, call 530.542.4934. The […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lake Tahoe is expected to drop below its natural rim this afternoon, which would be the first time in five years. The rim is 6,223 feet. There was still water coming out of the dam in Tahoe City on Wednesday morning. “The forecast is for it to drop below and stay there […]
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