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Raley's strike ends
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 10:32amThe Raley's strike came to an end Tuesday after the grocery outlet and the two unions of the United Food and Commercial Workers in Northern and Central California came to a tentative agreement. ...
Barton Health supports Lake Tahoe area organizations in need
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 1:52pm
“Empowerment” is the premise of Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee (CAC). After careful evaluation of 19 grant applications, nine-non-profits recently received $24,000 in grants from the CAC. Through these grants, the CAC is able to “empower” area community programs with funding to help close the health gaps and address health issues within the community.
Raley's grocery workers go on strike
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 12:11pm
Raley's went on strike early today, the first time in its long history, after three days of marathon negotiations failed to produce a new contract.
Leaders of the United Food and Commercial Workers told their members to head to the picket lines at 6 a.m., when most Raley's and Nob Hill Foods stores across Northern California opened. Picketers were out in front of both South Lake Tahoe stores.
Raley’s says it has made final offer to grocery union
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 9:30pmRaley’s ratchets up marketing to compete in crowded grocery field
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 2:00amTahoe Mountain Faire set for August 11-12
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 5:32amEvent Date:
August 11, 2012 - 11:00am
Music, food, contests and an all-round weekend centered around the hometown will be featured at the Tahoe Mountain Faire, August 11-12 at the Tahoe Valley Campground, 175 Melba Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
Weekend festivities will feature food, games, a pie-eating contest and live music both days. Faire sponsors include the Pine Cone Acre Motel, Grocery Outlet, the Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled, Golden Bear Events, KTHO AM 590 and FM 96.1, KRLT, 93.9 The Lake and the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.
Grocery Outlet to help Tahoe's hungry
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 6:00amGrocery Outlet held its company-wide Independence from Hunger Food Drive to help hungry families in the community on Friday.The second annual drive took place at the Grocery Outlet parking lot i...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for supporting Little League
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 6:00amMany thanks go out to the wonderful businesses that sponsored our youth this year. Kiwanis, Grocery Outlet, South Tahoe Refuse and Meeks were paramount with their donations of time, items of need, ...
The Sportsman moves next to Grocery Outlet
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 10:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've noticed the abandoned building on Lake Tahoe Boulevard where The Sportsman was less than a month ago, don't worry, the local sports shop is still around. Owner ...
Roll-over accident snarls traffic on eastbound Highway 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 3:25pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A rollover accident near Grocery Outlet has traffic backed up to the "Y" on eastbound Highway 50. Anyone traveling in that direction should prepare for delays.Officers...
Long-time Lake Tahoe lawman Les Lovell retires
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:41am
Since as far back as he could remember, Les Lovell wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The notions of keeping peace and preserving justice were always on his radar and for 30-plus years, the now-retired senior lieutenant for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Lake Tahoe Branch fulfilled his commitment.
KTHO radio enters partnership with Coyote Grill owner
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 11:37pmImagine a place at Lake Tahoe where local bands can go to play, with quality sound and lighting — and live performances streamed across the Internet to be potentially heard around the world.
That vision could become a reality this year under a new partnership between Coyote Grill owner Leland Faegre and South Lake Tahoe-based KTHO radio.
Robber hits South Lake Tahoe Wells Fargo bank at Raley's; second robbery at same bank this year
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 12:25pm
For the second time this year, the Wells Fargo Bank at South Lake Tahoe, located inside the Raley’s supermarket in the Heavenly Village Shopping Center, was robbed.
Lake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:43pmRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
Kudos & Kindness: Back Door Pantry grateful for donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 6:00amSt. Theresa's Back Door Pantry would like to thank Heavenly Valley, students at St. Theresa school, Kiwanis, the Grocery Outlet and members of the community for their continued support of non-peris...
Tahoe business and building continues on the west side
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 1:20pmBy Heather Gould
On the west side of town, two new buildings are under construction and one is for sale: a Raley's gas station at its shopping center at the "Y" and a new California Conservation Corps facility in Meyers, next to Lira's Supermarket, are currently being built, while Sierra Recovery Center is seeking to move out of its location on Emerald Bay Road.
The CCC's motto is "Hard Work, Low Pay, Miserable Conditions and More . . . " But things are about to get a little more comfortable for both corps members and staff.
As demand soars, Christmas Cheer makes plea for help
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 2:22pm
The Great Recession continues to rear its head here at home, with demands on social services soaring and a genuine fear that South Shore’s food bank won’t be able to provide Christmas dinner for a record number of families in need.
For 30 years, the Christmas Cheer food bank has helped families celebrate Christmas with a traditional dinner of turkey and all the trimmings. However, with 800 families expected to be on the list of those to receive a dinner, the charity has only 75 donated turkeys and five hams to give and organizers say they are beyond being nervous.
Holiday parade in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 8:23pm17 event will begin at 10am at Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe and end about a mile later at the American Legion Hall. The deadline to register is Dec. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../holiday-parade-i...
SAUNDERS: Where windbags dare to outlaw plastic bags
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 9:37amOn his official website, San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi starts his list of accomplishments with this item: "Plastic Bag Ban: First-in-the-Nation ban on plastic bags in chain grocery stores...
Foodie news | Keep your grocery bill in check for the holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 10:21amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Though it may be the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday grocery bill often ends up looking less than wonderful. With moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, in-laws and...
Ingredients for traditional Thanksgiving jump 13%
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 10:23amI decided to price a similar meal at Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe this past weekend on the assumption it's the least expensive place to buy groceries on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ingredie...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for Halloween carnival food
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amThe Sierra House Parent Teacher Association would like to give a huge thank you to all the local business that help made our Halloween Carnival food menu a success! Thanks to Lira's, Grocery Outlet...
Nominations are in for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 4:55am
By TahoeChamber.org
TahoeChamber.org would like to thank all those who took the time to nominate a business or individual for the 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. Over the four years that the awards program has been in existence, community participation and support has increased annually by leaps and bounds. This year brought in a record amount of nominations, which resulted in over 100 businesses and individuals being nominated for the eight different award catagories.
Raley’s and Nevada governor campaign to help promote Nevada State Parks
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 11:03pm
By Bob Conrad / Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
CARSON CITY, Nev. — When shoppers use any reusable grocery bag — paper, plastic or canvas — at any Raley’s and Food Source store in Nevada, they will be helping more than the environment, they will also be raising money to preserve and enhance Nevada State Parks.
$27.6 Million Contract Will Bring High Tech Kiosks To Grocery Stores For DMV Transactions
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 4:43pmCARSON CITY – The state Board of Examiners today approved a 10-year, $27.6 million contract to install kiosks in grocery stores statewide where Nevadans will be able to renew car registrations, extend drivers licenses and perform other tasks that might otherwise require a trip to a Department of Motor Vehicles office.
