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Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmWitnesses or anyone with additional information, is asked to contact Trooper Eric Gallagher at (775) 689.4661. – Lake Tahoe News staff report. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pedestrian-...
Ski report: Windy up top
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmWind may be an issue at higher elevations today. Here is the ski report for Jan. 3. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · Email · PDF Send article ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/ski-...
Truckee man missing after canoe overturns on
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmThe canoe was recovered near the shore of the Tahoe Donner Marina as well as some clothing items believed to have belonged to the female swimmer. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-man-missing-after...
Snow survey comes up nearly dry
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 3:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the usual crowd of reporters and television cameras gathered for the first California Department of Water Resources snow survey of the year in Phillips, one thin...
Nevada Campaign Reports Now To Be Filed Electronically For Better Public Access
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 2:47pmCARSON CITY – Starting with the annual campaign contribution and expense reports due Jan. 17, elected officials and candidates must now file their information electronically with the Secretary of State’s office.
State lawmakers say they have not heard of any major concerns with the new requirements from their colleagues.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:51pmSierraatTahoe's 6th annual Buckle Up Slopestyle Jam in memory of freestyle athlete Greg Smith and that spreads seatbelt awareness is Jan 21 from 11am3pm ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/.../snippets-...
STH Boosters Club meeting date rescheduled
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:38pmThe monthly meeting of the South Tahoe Boosters Club will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 this month due to the school holiday. The club normally meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings are in the...
Walnut Creek man Killed on Highway 50 near Stateline on New Years Day Identified
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:37pmThe 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man who was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle and a shuttle bus early Sunday morning on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe has been identified as Alex M. Moore, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported around 12:44 a.m. Sunday morning. Here is the latest news release from NHP Trooper Chuck Allen:
Romantic comedy headlines 2012 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:17amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" is the headlining production of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival's 40th anniversary season.Tickets are now on sale for the festival to be he...
Romantic comedy headlines 2012 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:17amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" is the headlining production of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival's 40th anniversary season.Tickets are now on sale for the festival to be he...
Rescue crews searching for man after his canoe capsized Monday in Donner Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:14amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Emergency crews are searching the Donner Lake area for a 24-year-old Truckee man who's been missing since his canoe capsized early Monday evening, an official has confirmed.Trucke...
High court to hear environmental case from Idaho
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:03amWASHINGTON (AP) - Mike Sackett remembers what he thought when he saw the eye-popping fines of more than $30,000 a day that the Environmental Protection Agency was threatening to impose on him over ...
US stocks leap on first day of new year
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:56amNEW YORK (AP) - The stock market got a big jump on beating last year's flat performance.Stocks rose sharply Tuesday in the first trading of 2012 as investors returning from the holiday were encoura...
Mavericks big wave surf contest window opens
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:42amHALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) - The three-month window for the Mavericks big wave surfing contest is open, and while the beach will be closed during the event, organizers will detail at a public meeti...
Mavericks big wave surf contest window opens
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:42amHALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) - The three-month window for the Mavericks big wave surfing contest is open, and while the beach will be closed during the event, organizers will detail at a public meeti...
Online gambling fight now about when, who _ not if
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:29amLAS VEGAS (AP) - The fight to fully legalize online gambling in the U.S. is now less about whether Americans will be able to play and more about who will bring the action to them - and when.A recen...
Douglas authorities report 10 arrests in casino area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:55amNew Year's Eve at Lake Tahoe went off without many problems, Douglas County authorities report, with crowds down to around 30,000 within the Stateline casino areas. There were 10 arrests during the celebration and a DUI arrest outside the casino area, said DCSO Sgt. Jim Halsey.
Among the charges were disorderly conduct, trespassing, minor consuming alcohol, battery, domestic battery, battery on a peace officer and civil protective custody.
City surveying opinions SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City officials want to know what people thought of SnowGlobe Music Festival and whether or not they should bring the event back next year. The survey can be found on t...
Mining firms to boost exploration in 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:42amGold's long bull run - the price of precious metal rose roughly 44 percent in 2010 and its up about 214 percent from November of 2006 - is expected to sustain its momentum in the coming year, minin...
RAOK: From dinner for his wife to watching the Giants
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 6:03amBBrown (we don't have his full name yet) is going to see the May 19 baseball game at AT&T Park courtesy of Lake Tahoe News. The San Francisco Giants host ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../raok-from...
Tahoe Tails Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 3:14amCall530 573.7925 for directions hours and other information on adopting a pet. For spayneuter assistance for South Tahoe residents go online. – Karen Kuentz ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-ad...
Judge invalidates part of California's
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amBy John Ellis, Fresno Bee. A Fresno federal judge on Thursday dealt a setback to California's landmark global warming law, which went into effect last year with ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../judge-...
What did you think of SnowGlobe?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amSouth Lake Tahoe officials want to know what people thought of the SnowGlobe ... your opinion are in person at the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Jan. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../what-did-you-...
LTCC grooves to the beat of 3-day outdoor
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amIt was South Lake Tahoe City Manager Tony O'Rourke who shook his head a year ago when he heard the city did nothing on New Year's Eve except pay police ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ltcc-groove...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amThe Festival of Trees and Lights raised more than $135000 for the Barton Foundation. • Kasey La Foon is Washoe County Sheriff's Office grant-funded victim ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../snippets-abo...
Ski report: Sun and people
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amA little wind, a little snow, a little sun, and lots of people — all on the slopes of Lake Tahoe. Here is the Jan. 2 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-repo...
Where do you like to take people who visit the Lake Tahoe Basin ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amFinally I share my world of the community follow me to my South Tahoe Optimist meeting on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. http://www.tahoeoptimist.com ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../where-do-you-lik...
Learn about geology in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amScott Valentine, Earth science instructor at Lake Tahoe Community College, will talk about “Geology of the Tahoe Basin” a story of earthquakes, glaciers, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../learn-about-geolo...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 11:12pmThe two McDonald's in South Lake Tahoe are not participating. • El Dorado County increased park fees beginning Jan. 1. Here is the park fee resolution that was adopted. • The Jan. 7 Fallen Leaf La...
What did you think of SnowGlobe?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 11:12pmOther opportunities to voice your opinion are in person at the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Jan. 3 at 9am. Public comments on non-agenda items — which includes SnowGlobe — are taken at the be...
Singing therapy helps stroke patients
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:56pmBy Richard Knox, GPB News. Debra Meyerson was hiking near Lake Tahoe 15 months ago when a stroke destroyed part of the left side of her brain, leaving her literally speechless. It happens to more than...
Opinion: S. Tahoe officials will do anything to make a buck
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:56pmOpinion: S. Tahoe officials will do anything to make a buck. Posted by admin in Voices on January 2nd, 2012 | no responses. To the community,. Recently, our town surrendered to be colonized by SnowGlo...
RAOK: From a torn coat to laughter at the Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:56pmCathy Martin is Lake Tahoe News' first Random Acts of Kindness winner. She and a friend will be the guests of Howie Nave at the Improv at Harveys in Stateline. Random Acts of Kindness is Lake Taho...
TTUSD hires superintendent from Southern California
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:56pmRob Leri has been selected as the next superintendent of Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, with the board of trustees expected to vote on the contract Jan. 4. Leri is currently deputy superintend...
Ski report: Sun and people
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:56pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 2nd, 2012 | no responses. A little wind, a little snow, a little sun, and lots of people — all on the slopes of Lake Tahoe. Here is the Jan. 2 ski report. ...
Spooner Lake's beauty captives on First Day Hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:56pmBy Kathryn Reed. LAKE TAHOE NEVADA STATE PARK – Tromping along the dirt under sunny skies, the only indication this is not a fall day in the Sierra is the fact the lake is nearly completely frozen. Wh...
Measure R recreation committees in need of
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:56pmThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Trail and Fields advisory committees. The committees, part of Measure R, will each consist of sev...
Mt. Rose plan means millions more coming in upgrades
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 11:27am
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe has submitted plans to the U.S. Forest Service and Washoe County for major improvements to the resort. Included in the proposal are plans for new terrain, additional lifts, snowmaking improvements, as well as facility enhancements.
Douglas Secret Witness among groups IRS says lost tax exempt status
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 9:46amDouglas County Secret Witness and the Lake Tahoe Arts Council were among 52 nonprofit groups who had their tax exempt status revoked by the Internal Revenue Service during 2011.Most of the revocati...
Victims identified in Incline pedestrian accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 9:36amIncline Village residents Robert C. and Linda Mathis, both 46, were identified as the pedestrians killed when they were hit by a pickup while crossing Highway 28 on Friday evening.According to Troo...
Proposed $23.5M Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe facelift includes bridge over Highway 431
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 9:31amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is proposing a major renovation that includes a skier bridge across the main highway leading up to Lake Tahoe, officials announced Friday.Included in t...
Proposed $23.5M Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe facelift includes bridge over Highway 431
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 9:31amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is proposing a major renovation that includes a skier bridge across the main highway leading up to Lake Tahoe, officials announced Friday.Included in t...
Pedestrian killed on Highway 50 Douglas' first fatality of 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 9:27amAuthorities have not released the name of the victim in Douglas County's first fatal accident of 2012.The accident occurred 12:44 a.m. New Year's Day when a 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif., man wa...
10 arrested in lighter than usual Stateline crowd
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 9:23amWith a lighter than expected turnout, Douglas County authorities reported only a handful of arrests during the New Year's Eve celebration at Stateline.Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Jim Halsey estimated ...
Legislative debate to revolve around fiscal crisis
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 9:10amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's budget deficit appears more manageable than in past years, but the state's ongoing fiscal crisis will continue to dominate debate over other matters in the Le...
More Than 2,300 Nevada Nonprofits Lose Tax Exempt Status With IRS
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 9:05amCARSON CITY – More than 2,300 Nevada nonprofit groups have had their tax exempt status revoked by the Internal Revenue Service. The revocations run the gamut, from the Edgewood Tahoe Mens Club to the Lovelock Alfalfa Seed Growers. Most of the revocations occurred in 2010 but were just posted by the agency last year.
Reno-Tahoe area visitors trade skis for golf clubs
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 9:03amRENO, Nev. (AP) - A record stretch of warm, dry December weather has many visitors trading skis for golf clubs in the Reno-Lake Tahoe area.Reno ended the year with its driest December in nearly 130...
Singing therapy helps stroke patients
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 6:58amDebra Meyerson was hiking near Lake Tahoe 15 months ago when a stroke destroyed part of the left side of her brain, leaving her literally speechless. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../singing-therapy-helps...
2 Incline pedestrians killed; Grass Valley man arrested
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 6:58amPosted by admin in News on December 31st, 2011 | 3 responses. Two Incline Village residents were killed in a crosswalk by a driver who officers say was under ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-pedestrians...
RAOK: From a torn coat to laughter at the Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 6:58amCathy Martin is Lake Tahoe News' first Random Acts of Kindness winner. She and a friend will be the guests of Howie Nave at the Improv at Harveys in Stateline. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../raok-fr...
