• Former Placerville resident Timothy Hollingsworth was named a “rising star chef” in the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards. He is a chef de cuisine at the French Laundry in Yountville. • Tahoe Youth & Family Services is offering substance abuse treatment services to adults of all ages in the Gardnerville office. For more information, […]
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Some people say winter and road work are the two seasons in the Lake Tahoe region. Both are going on this week. The northbound lanes of Highway 395 north of Jacks Valley Road are being widened. Expect delays during the week through October. The highway will be reduced to one lane at night through May […]
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Douglas County has released the Internet Mapping Application (IMA) which provides free 24-hour access to an assortment of property data for Douglas County residents and businesses. IMA is available online at www.douglascountynv.gov and clicking the Mapping Application link under online services on the left side of the page. The tool provides access to parcels, aerial […]
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Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created in an effort to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions. Teen drivers and their parents/guardians […]
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Mark Twain is the focal point of the June 12-13 Wild West Weekend. Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises will host the weekend which begins at 10am Saturday with a line-up of family-friendly activities including a pie eating contest, bald faced liars contest, Western shootout and music, and a chili cook-off. Admission is free […]
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Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role that one can undertake, and taking the opportunity to share information and feel connected to others who are providing care is a vital step to perform this task to the best of your ability. Take the opportunity on June 10 from 5:30-7:30pm, South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, […]
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Alpha Gamma Sigma honor society will be hosting its tri-annual blood drive June 10 in the Aspen Room, next to the library, from 10am-3pm at Lake Tahoe Community College. No appointments needed. LTCC is located at One College Drive in South Lake Tahoe. For more information, or questions, contact BloodSource at 800.995.4420.
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Smart Marketing Strategies for Tough Times No. 2 is May 21 from noon-2pm at MontBleu in Stateline. The lunch will be followed by an optional social media workshop, from 2-3:30pm at no extra charge for any businesses interested in one-on-one help with Facebook and Twitter. Featured guest speaker, David Thiemann, returns for a second installment […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews expect to conduct prescribed fire operations near Kings Beach beginning May 10. The project would continue through May 12 if favorable weather conditions persist, with the goal of completing 5 acres. State and local fire management agencies may also be conducting prescribed fire work during this period. Residents and […]
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Baffled what to do for your mom this Mother’s Day? Help her relax or at least chill out at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. With a single paid admission mothers skate free Sunday from 12:30–5pm. For more information, call (530) 542-6262, or come by the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena at 1176 Rufus Allen […]
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