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December 9, 2011

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On the Spot: News

Hostel Tahoe

Hostel Tahoe Brings Popular European-Style Lodging to Tahoe

Kings Beach hostel offers affordable dormitory, private and family rooms

Tahoe Moments October spread

Tahoe Moments

"Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store.
"Maybe Christmas ... perhaps ... means a little bit more."

Octo-worker illustration

Priced Out

Truckee/Tahoe’s cost of living recently ranked top 10 in the nation

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Opening Up the Mountain to Needy Kids

SkiDUCK gets underprivileged kids on the mountain for free.

Zimriders

Business Briefs

9 December 2011 - 12 January 2012

Truckee Town Council member Richard Anderson

Spot News Briefs: Nevada / Placer/ Washoe County

9 December 2011 - 12 January 2012

Pac Man brain

Missing: Memories of Second Grade, and the Car Keys

About to turn 40, the author laments memory loss.

The Spout: Editorials

Steven Blake

Do Tell!

How do you make ends meet in a town as expensive as Truckee?

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Dear Editor

9 December 2011 to 12 January 2012

In the Moment

In the Moment: Populus Tremuloides

Pam McAdoo’s art/writing

Mountain Life

Kathmandu

Journeys Among the Undead and Unsaid

Studying Tibetan in Nepal, the author learns more than just a language.

Rabbi Cahn Tree of Life

Keeping Judaism Alive in Tahoe

The North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation keeps Judaism alive in Tahoe.

Alpine Meadows

Tahoe from the Sky

The Truckee Tahoe Airport, then and now.

Monty the cat

A Black Cat for Black Friday?

Flip the dog tells you what adorable animal is up for adoption at the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

Savvy Trainer dog

Ho Ho Woof, Ho Ho Meow

Dog-training advice from an expert.

Santa Claus

Holiday Events

A list of seasonal festivities in the area including what's happening to bring in 2012.

Pretty Lights will be headlining the SnowGlobe Music Festival this year. Courtesy photo.

A Cold Festival

Winter music festival comes to South Lake Tahoe

Santa Diet

Santa's On a Diet

Santa Claus is healthier and happier

Tahoe Teas

Columnists' Gift Picks

This holiday season we asked our columnists to recommend a gift for our readers, and here is what they had to say.

Lucy, Sierra Expeditionary Learning School drawing

My Favorite Family Tradition Is...

Local kids share what their favorite family traditions are.

Kali Kopley

Uncorked

Uncorked in Squaw Valley pours a delicious glass of wine.

George LeBand

Project MANA

Give the gift of food this year with Project MANA.

Morgan Miller and Jordan Basile, founders of TahoeMade Apparel

Tahoe Made

TahoeMade represents the Tahoe lifestyle with comfy clothes.

The Bulletin

Everything that’s happening in Truckee/Tahoe.

Rocking Stone: Arts & Culture

Rocking Stone Calendar

Music listings for Truckee/Tahoe and beyond.

Winter Solstice

Your monthly horoscope forecasted by local astrologer Robert Ayres.

Sneaky Creatures

GET OUT & GO: Sneaky Creatures

A new act for Tahoe

Emily Tessmer

GET OUT & GO: Emily Tessmer

Local singer signs record label

"A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings" book cover

Revisiting 'A Christmas Carol'

Eve Quesnel on "A Christmas Carol"