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Kings Beach attempted robbery may be connected to Incline incident
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 9:45pmOfficial: Byrne’s footprints point to hypothermia or intoxication
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 7:48pmHomewood lawsuit remanded back to TRPA on one issue
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 7:28pmOn the question of whether the Homewood Mountain Ski Area Resort, a ski area on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore, can be revitalized, the U.S. District Court validated all of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s environmental findings in the decision on the Sierra Club’s lawsuit challenging the project. The court remanded the case back to TRPA on one very limited issue concerning the adequacy of the economic analysis related to one of the alternatives studied, TRPA officials said.
Nevada one day may not be only place for sports betting
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 6:15pmJob fair for veterans, spouses set for Jan. 16 in Fallon
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 4:22pmHiring our Heroes, a job fair sponsored by the American Legion and conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other organizations, will be held in Fallon next week.The job fair is slated for Jan...
Much colder weather to return to Lake Tahoe and Sierra this week
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 3:57pm
A few more layers may be required this week as the weather around Lake Tahoe is expected to turn cold and windy. Low pressure and a cold front will be moving into the Sierra and Lake Tahoe Basin by late Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Ahead of the cold front, windy conditions are expected Wednesday with gusts 40-50 mph expected in eastern California and western Nevada mainly north of Highway 50. Ridge gusts of 80 to 90 mph are possible along the ridges.
Authorities investigate Incline Village armed robbery
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 3:09pm
Washoe County authorities are asking for the public's help in solving a Jan. 2 armed robbery at a north shore Lake Tahoe gas station in which a gun shot was fired. No one was injured.
A masked gunman entered the Incline Village Chevron gas station at 8:45 p.m. and demanded money from the clerk and then discharged a silver-colored long barrel revolver inside the store, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Special Operations and Investigations Division. The clerk was not injured and no other patrons were in the store.
1 year later, lone gray wolf still prowling Calif.
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 12:36pmFRESNO, Calif. (AP) - He doesn't like busy Interstate 5 or eating cattle, at least so far. He gets along with his distant cousins the coyotes, likes to swim and roams a lot - an awful lot - around ...
Calif. bill would regulate ammunition sales
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 12:20pmOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A California assemblywoman has introduced a bill that would regulate ammunition sales in the state.Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner unveiled the measure during a news conference i...
Pine Nut reseeding set to start next week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 12:08pmA record year for wildfires in the Pine Nut Mountains has prompted several agencies to join forces to reseed damaged areas.Bureau of Land Management Spokeswoman Lisa Ross said aerial seeding will b...
Truckee clamping down on people who let animals eat trash
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 11:03amFederal judge halts major Lake Tahoe ski resort expansion
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 10:52amHOMEWOOD, Calif. - Nearly one year to the day since a lawsuit was filed, a federal judge has sent a proposed Lake Tahoe ski resort expansion back to the drawing board.
NV officials defend incentives for video game firm
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 10:35amLAS VEGAS - Top Nevada economic development officials are defending a decision to offer incentives to a video game company under attack by the National Rifle Association.NRA Executive Vice Presiden...
Echo Bay Marina on Lake Mead to close Feb. 1
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 10:26amBOULDER CITY - National Park Service officials are blaming low water levels and a decline in business for the upcoming closure of the Echo Bay Marina fuel dock and boat slip facility on the norther...
Man kills self in front of South Lake Tahoe police officers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 9:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man shot himself in the head on Saturday night in front of police officers, who were looking for him after he allegedly shot at a neighbor during a dis...
Climate change threatens Lake Tahoe clarity, snow levels
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 3:34amLake Tahoe is "the fairest picture the whole earth affords," Mark Twain once wrote. Its crystal blue waters, surrounded by stunning snowy mountains, define one of California's crown jewels as an American landmark. It attracts 3 million skiers, boaters, campers, hikers and other visitors each year.
But it could look very different in 100 years.
National Weather Service provides video recap of 2012 climate events for Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 3:11amThe National Weather Service in Reno provides this video summary of the weather and climate-related events in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada of 2012.
Editorial: New Congress must act on judicial appointments
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 1:25amBarton Memorial Hospital’s 50-year evolution a testament to tenacity of South Shore residents
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 12:35amCrystal Bay Club owner buys auto racing’s SCORE International
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 1:05pmCalif. lawmaker pushes for $10,000 bachelor’s degree
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 11:15amBurning Man 2013 ticket sales tiered; 55,000 available
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 7:01am
After selling 3,000 tickets during the holidays, Burning Man officials have announced the sale of 55,000 tickets for 2013.
According to the official Burning Man website, organizers say they've come up with a ticket sales plan to meet the needs of the "greatest number of people possible," given that there is a limited supply available.
Artist to speak at TAL monthly meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 6:00amLocal artist Endre Peter Darvas will host a demonstration Wednesday at the Tahoe Art League's monthly meeting.Darvas is known for combining versatility with brilliant expressiveness and flawless te...
Caltrans pilot program facilitates electronic bidding
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 6:00amCaltrans has begun a pilot program to accept contractor bids through an online electronic bidding system.The new system reduces project costs and expedites the bidding process, according to a Caltr...
California Department of Fish and Game changes name
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 6:00amThe California Department of Fish and Game has changed its name to California Department of Fish and Wildlife.The change went into effect Jan. 1 and was mandated by AB 2402, which was signed Sept. ...
Respect for Mother Nature helps ensure safe snow experience
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 4:05amTahoe mountain guide to talk about international adventures
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 2:59amOpinion: Time to zero in on unstable gun owners, assault weapons
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 2:35amTime to apply for California Legislature’s fellowship program
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 1:30amMan shoots himself in middle of street in S. Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 10:46pm
One person is dead in South Lake Tahoe from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Nobel Prize winner to talk climate change at Tahoe forum
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 5:50pm