By Jennifer Montgomery Every day we encounter individuals — complete strangers, close friends and even family members — who are languishing on our streets and in our neighborhoods. Many suffer from serious mental illness, but due to a host of reasons have been unable to participate in treatment programs. They spiral downward until they are […]
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• South Tahoe High hired Tony Sunzeri, an alumni of the school, as athletic director. • The Village at Squaw Valley is paying tribute to man – and woman’s – best friend with the 5th annual Peaks and Paws Festival on Aug. 23. For more info, go online. • Heidi Hall, candidate District 1 congressional […]
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A 42-year-old man from Southern California drowned today in Incline Village. The name of the man from Carson has not been released pending notification of family. He was about 50 yards from shore when he started struggling to stay afloat, Washoe County sheriff’s Sgt. John Hamilton said. “Someone from the beach swam out and got […]
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By Riya Bhattacharjee, NBC It’s been three months since the adorably cute baby bear Tahoe arrived at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care center, capturing the imagination of hundreds across the country. The story of her survival – she was mysteriously left on a doorstep one night and transported to LTWC – is a happy one, thanks […]
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A wooden boat owner was arrested Friday after allegedly striking three other classic wooden boats with his vessel. Steven Rovarino of Reno was arrested on charges of boating under the influence on July 25 at 5:50pm. His boat was also impounded. El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies were calling it a night on their boat patrol […]
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There has been an increase in bike thefts in the Truckee area in the last three weeks. While there is not a direct pattern , most have involved more expensive bikes being stolen. The thieves have cut cables on bikes locked to vehicle racks, taken bikes from porches, and taken a bike from an unlocked […]
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South Lake Tahoe will be without two key players by the end of August. Monica and Paul Sciuto have taken jobs in Monterey. Monica Sciuto is director of Public Relations, Marketing & Patient Experience at Barton Hospital. Her last day is Aug. 8. She will be the project manager for Community Hospital of the Monterey […]
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By John Przybys, Las Vegas Review-Journal It’s where ranchers fight over water rights, demons prowl the Las Vegas Strip, Basque sheepherders reconnect with family back home and rural residents live out ordinary daily dramas. A place where storytellers with a bit of imagination can craft anything from a Western to a techno-thriller to a spy […]
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An injured hiker was rescued early Monday morning after having hurt her leg Sunday near Eagle Falls. A helicopter landing at the Vikingsholm parking lot about 1:30am July 28 got the attention of campers in the area. The call came in to El Dorado County sheriff’s search and rescue about 6:45pm Sunday from the father […]
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The Sand Fire burning in El Dorado and Amador counties is 65 percent contained. Since starting July 24 it has scorched 3,800 acres, and leveled 13 houses and 38 outbuildings. Evacuations are still in place for hundreds of people. Ponderosa High School in Shingle Spring is the evacuation center. The fire started when a vehicle […]
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