Publisher’s note: The following was sent to the media at 6:15pm (the meeting was at 10am) from STATA via Dennis Oliver who works for Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. He put BlueGo Communications on the press release even though he is not on their staff. Board member Stacey Dingman, who was supposed to be the spokesperson, […]
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To the Douglas County commissioners and community, The county has received a number of inquiries recently as to whether an adult characterized business would be allowed at the building in Stateline formerly called Bill’s Casino, now under new ownership. The potential proposed use, as we understand it, is an adult interactive cabaret. This use is […]
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Dear concerned citizens, Each year, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) evaluates its temporary and post-project completion best management practices in terms of successful implementation and effectiveness in preventing sediment movement. The temporary BMP and BMP monitoring reports for 2009 are now available by navigating to the LTBMU’s website, clicking the […]
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Publisher’s note: The letter writer is wrong about the rate increase. On Wednesday, all board members except Mary Lou Mosbacher were in favor of increasing sewer and water rates by 4 percent starting July 1 and to have it brought back for a formal vote. This would equate to an average increase of $2.70/month for […]
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Publisher’s note: This was written by SLT Councilman Hal Cole prior to the March 2 decision by the bankruptcy court to give Randy Lane until June 2 to come up with an plan, but was received by LTN on March 3. By Hal Cole Much has been made lately about a possible investor for the […]
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Dear South Lake Women’s Center Supporters, As many of you know, last year the governor cut 100 percent of the state domestic violence funding from the budget via line-item veto. As a result of this cut, many shelters in California had to close their doors or severely reduce the services they provided victims of domestic […]
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Publisher’s note: The following is reprinted with permission from South Lake Tahoe City Manager Dave Jinkens. Mayor and Council: Darin Dinsmore of Sustainable Community Strategies was kind enough to pass along study results from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The study can be accessed here. As you proceed with your City Council meeting on March […]
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To the publisher, We the people have another opportunity to let our voices be heard with a petition via Organic Consumer’s Association concerning genetically modified alfalfa. It’s simply amazing the reach of Monsanto. They have modified all sorts of seeds to be “Roundup Ready” to accommodate their favorite weed killer. Yes, they put this into […]
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To LTN readers, Some people who have left comments on Lake Tahoe News stories have indicated the “Bill” who has commented is South Lake Tahoe City Councilman Bill Crawford. This is not true. Crawford has not made any posts to this site. As much as it would be great for everyone to put their first […]
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By Elena Hight VANCOVER — My Vancouver Olympic experience has been absolutely amazing. Since I got off the plane in Vancouver I have not stopped. We were just thrown straight into the craziness that is the Olympics. Processing where you get all of your gear, media conferences, Opening Ceremonies filled the first two days here. […]
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