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Chili fundraiser for South Tahoe Humane Society
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 1:03am
Chili Fundraiser at Coyote Grill, next to Safeway at Roundhill, from 5-10pm, for the Lake Tahoe Humane Society. For more info call 775-586-1822.
Alpine Meadows devotes week to working with diabled veterans
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:00amBarton Memorial Hospital adds robot 'DaVinci' to its surgical team
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 12:45am
Have you ever met a surgeon with three arms? Well, Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe has just acquired one. The daVinci surgical robot has found a home at the hospital.
'Cash Mobs' Use Social Media To Splurge In Locally Owned Stores
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 12:32amFlash mobs have been blamed as a factor in looting during urban riots. But now a group of online activists is harnessing social media like Twitter and Facebook to get consumers to spend at locally owned stores in cities around the world in so-called Cash Mobs.
Voices: Tough times means hard choices for Placer County school board
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 8:30pmUSFS in legal fight over coverup of employee who may have used pot
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 6:45pmMeeting about roundabout on Mt. Rose Highway in Incline
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 3:10pmMovie Review: Hit film 'The Hunger Games' lives up to hype
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 11:55amThe blockbuster film "The Hunger Games," now at the Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, is an entertaining sci-fi film that has broken box-office records nationwide. Its chief virtue is the star, Jennifer Lawrence, as Katniss Everdeen, who lives with her widowed mother and younger sister Primrose Everdeen (Willow Shields). They are in district 12 of the world government which has replaced all others worldwide following a disastrous world war.
Drug giant settles its CalPERS probe that involves Stateline man
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 11:37amDigital evolution not touching all corners of California
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 2:00amConsolidated Reno-area fire departments going their separate ways
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: How California got D minus in government transparency
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 2:00am'Something Blue' for brides-to-be
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 2:00pmTahoe's newcomer designer Sarah Gore added a ribbon to the waist of a wedding dress Thursday, one of many details she was finalizing on outfits and dresses for her label, Sarah Renee, in prepara...
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge project Open House set for Thursday
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 1:13pmEdgewood Companies is inviting community members to learn more about the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge Project at an Open House event on March 29 from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Edgewood Tahoe Clubhouse.
“We welcome community members to get involved by coming to our open house,” stated Patrick Rhamey, Vice President of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “Our team will be on hand to answer questions about the approval process plus share information about our vision, innovative design, amenities and golf course improvements.”
The South Shore kicks off spring with 15 days of shows, competitions and concerts
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 12:25pmWith the California sun shining down on one of North America’s deepest snowpacks, Heavenly Mountain Resort is gearing up for its 16th annual Spring Loaded festival. The two-week event is a non-stop party, full of concerts, competitions and some of the best spring ski and snowboard conditions at Lake Tahoe.
Shriners looking for Tahoe kids who may need medical services
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 12:45pmOpinion: Firefighters appreciative of community’s support
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 11:00amCalifornia releases bear hunt information
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amWith Nevada yet to decide on boundaries for the state's second bear hunt Saturday, California has already launched quotas and boundaries for their hunt.This year's quota in California is 1,700 bear...
Kudos & Kindness: Liberty Energy quick to respond
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amI noticed Liberty Energy truck outside, so I went from my residence and I asked the man in the trunk about a tree that was super crooked. The man said I should call Liberty Energy, so that's what I...
OBITUARY: LOIS ( Kochevar ) KEILBACH
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amLois (Kochevar) Keilbach died on March 20, 2012 in SLT at the age of 65. Lois was diagnosed previously with breast cancer and died of related complications.Lois was born on October 8, 1946 to Ed...
State unemployment rate unchanged at 10.9 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amSACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's unemployment rate remained unchanged in February at 10.9 percent as steady job growth continued, but the state still has a long way to go to fully recover from the...
California releases bear hunt information
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amWith Nevada yet to decide on boundaries for the state's second bear hunt Saturday, California has already launched quotas and boundaries for their hunt.This year's quota in California is 1,700 bear...
Influential conservationist gets spotlight in Green Fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amAldo Leopold may not have any physical connection to Lake Tahoe, but the early conservationist's theories are at work all over the area.Leopold wrote of man's connection to nature and inspired gene...
Reno poet to kick off National Poetry Month at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amBona Fide Books will host an art reception, poetry slam and reading for Reno-based poet and artist Benjamin Arnold on April 7 to kick off National Poetry Month.The event will also feature an "im...
Business Expo to be held at Harrah's Convention Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amThe 2012 Business Expo will be held Friday at Harrah's Convention Center.More than 90 TahoeChamber member businesses will showcase products and services. This year's theme, "Get Connected," will re...
Opinion: Tips to make last run of the day not be a trip to the ER
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 2:00amCalifornia lawmakers looking at rewriting food policies
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 2:00amSand Harbor parking, kayak access concern beach-goers
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 1:59am