February 11, 2010
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On the Spot: News
SNC Students Return from Habitat Trip to El Salvador
SNC students build house with Habitat for Humanity in El Salvador.
A Piece of the Pie
Employees at Fireside Pizza donate portion of tips to local charity.
Spot News Briefs: Business
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Rotary Youth Exchange Ski Days
Foreign students hit the slopes.
Spot New Briefs: Placer County
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Spot News Briefs: Nevada County
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No Pot For You
Placer County Planning Commission votes to restrict medical marijuana.
Kings Beach Improvements Approved
Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project approved by TRPA.
Know Your Rights?
If you get pulled over, here's a primer to your rights
Cultivating Patience in an Instant World
Building a better world takes time
Sierra Expeditionary Learning School Ventures Out
A new charter school based on an “expeditionary learning” model could become a reality in Truckee by next fall.
The Spout: Editorials
Tahoe City Public Utility District Has Issues
Increase in rates draws closer look at agency.
Inspired Sacrifice
Like thousands upon thousands of other downhill fans, Betony Jones bought a Squaw Valley pass this ski season at a rock-bottom price
Do Tell!
Your neighbors answer a fun question.
Mountain Life
Supporters Launch Campaign for State Parks
Signature gathering campaign underway to support state parks act.
Kings Beach Holds Court & Singles Awareness Day
A mixology of high altitude gadfly gossip for oxygen-starved brain cells.
Valentine's Day Fantasy Meets Reality
A day of perfection has not been this writer's experience.
Dobey Elected to Statewide Committee
TTCF CEO elected to League of California Community Foundation Steering Committee.
Mountain Life Briefs
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It's Your Turn to Shine!
Moonshine Ink needs your photography and writing talents!
Wellness & Learning
Wellness & Learning Briefs: Kids
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Wellness & Learning Briefs
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The Speckleman Diaries
A month in the life of Flip.
Wellness & Learning Briefs: Pets
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Good Juju, Great Java
Coffeehouse with flavors of the Deep South brings good juju to customers.
The Meaning of Life
Horoscopes for 11 February — 10 March 2010.
How's That Resolution Coming Along?
A practical guide to fulfilling your New Year's Resolutions.
Rocking Stone: Arts & Culture
Rocking Calendar
Arts & Culture in Truckee/North Tahoe for the month.
Hot Spot: San Francisco Independent Film Festival
Independent films travel to Donner Summit for special showing.
Hot Spot: Diego's Umbrella
Mexi-Cali gypsy pirate polka band slated to play Alpine Meadows.
Rocking Stone Briefs
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Pick Up the Clue Phone
Courtesy Call got together via craigslist, and the band will have its CD release party March 13 in Reno.
Zen and the Art of Travel: An Interview with Ryan Salm
Photographer and world traveler Ryan Salm answers questions about his life and work.
All About Music: The Knitting Factory
The Knitting Factory brings big names, larger than life experiences to Reno.
Tranquilla Puts Creative Process to Work on Wood
Truckee resident traces his path to cabinetry and furniture making.
Catch the Todd Wees Music Experience
Todd Wees shares music for kids.
Burn Baby Burn
Five guys from San Francisco are ready to rock Tahoe.
Hot Spot: Bob Alper
Rabbi turned comedian comes to town.
Five Questions With Chris Wood
Medeski Martin & Wood have been known for their unconventional style, sometimes referred to as “avant-groove.”





