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Miss Marcia dance students on stage at Harrah's
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 12:51am“'Twas the Night Before Christmas” is a special holiday production by Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio. It returns to Harrah's Lake Tahoe on Dec. 4 at 1pm and ...
Brotherhood Motorcycle Club Turkey Giveaway
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 7:19pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2011 (All day) The Brotherhood Motorcycle Club wishes to thank local businesses and community members here in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline for their generous donations for our annual fundraiser, HOGG WILD XVI. Because of our community’s generosity, we were able to provide 50 complete Turkey dinners to families in need this Thanksgiving. The giveaway at Sierra Community Church was a huge success thanks to the following individuals, businesses and community members. Thanks to Christine from Lira’s Market for putting the dinner packages together.
Tahoe planning agency to look at Homewood plan; Upper Truckee river plan removed from agenda
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 4:18pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will hear plans on the Homewood project on the west shore but has scrapped plans to discuss the Upper Truckee River Restoration project during a two-day meeting of the Governing Board.
According to a news release, the Dec. 14 agenda remains unchanged and includes a proposed adoption of the Final Environmental Impact Review and Environmental Impact Statement for Homewood Mountain Resort. The meetings are on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Granlibakken, and Thursday, Dec. 15 at the TRPA offices.
Ski report: Pray for snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 4:16pmIt may be time to have another pray for snow party. No major storms are in the forecast, though there is a 20 percent chance of something blowing through the Lake Tahoe Basin on Thursday. Here is the ...
Real estate brokerage firms swap assets
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 4:16pm“This strategic realignment allows us to focus more on Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe and allows them to focus and expand their market share in the Truckee area,” said Dan Jacuzzi, owner of the The Se...
Business offers free snow removal to military families
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 3:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe equipment company Alpine Smith, Inc. will offer free snow removal services for families with a member currently deployed in the armed forces, according t...
Women's World Cup: Schild captures season-opening slalom race
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:26pmASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Once Marlies Schild cleared the first gate on this tricky course, the Austrian skier was well on her way to a win.Schild captured the season-opening World Cup slalom Sunday, eas...
UNR's Story WAC hoops player of week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:08pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada's Malik Story has been named the Western Athletic Conference's basketball player of the week after averaging nearly 20 points a game while helping the Wolf Pack win two out...
NFL roundup - Week 12
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:01pmKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Tim Tebow had a better quarterback rating than Philip Rivers.Tebow also carried 22 times, the most by an NFL quarterback since at least 1950, and led the Denver Broncos to a...
Flu shots help protect fragile recovery
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:00pmRENO, Nev. - Retailers throughout Northern Nevada - both big-box stores and small independents - pray for a solid economic shot in the arm this holiday season, one that will carry through into the ...
Flu shots help protect fragile recovery
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:00pmRENO, Nev. - Retailers throughout Northern Nevada - both big-box stores and small independents - pray for a solid economic shot in the arm this holiday season, one that will carry through into the ...
Last chance to buy Heavenly Mountain resort season pass
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:58pmHeavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe will offer its season pass through Tuesday, Nov. 29. Deals range from the Tahoe Value, Epic Local, Epic 7-Day and the Epic passes. Go here to learn more.
Finding a Crowd-Free Tahoe: Astro-weather
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:32pmOnce again it's the time of year when the daylight hours wane as we approach the winter solstice. Adding to the sense of impending winter was the end of daylight savings at the beginning of the mon...
WHS girls relying on juniors for leadership
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:24pmZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The girls' basketball team at Whittell High made it to regionals last year, finishing with a 2-6 league record, but fell to White Pines in regionals. While coach Tom Esposito is...
Vikings' boys' basketball returns six
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last season, the Vikings boys' basketball team was one win away from playing for the state title. It had been 10 years since South Tahoe had gone that deep into the po...
South Shore well represented for all-league soccer teams
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:07pmBetween Whittell and South Tahoe, 26 players were selected to the Sierra all-league teams. There were 13 Warriors and Vikings from each the boys and the girls. Whittell had four boys spread acro...
Proud to say: Finding a full-court fix
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:02pmWith the NBA on the verge of disappointing and alienating its fan base, including this writer, I've decided to look elsewhere for my full-court fix. I've never been much into college basketball....
Sheriff's office offers tips to avoid scammers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:37amMINDEN, Nev. - 'Tis the season of giving, but also the season for scamming, as evidenced by the number of fraud cases coming into the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.From phony lottery wins to desp...
Social media on the mountain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The latest buzz coming from Tahoe ski resorts may not be at the resorts at all. It may be coming from your cell phone. Today's modern tech is plowing its way into the ...
Early Walt Disney drawing up for auction in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:10amRENO, Nev. (AP) - An original, autographed drawing by Walt Disney, believed to have been made about 1920 before he hit it big in the entertainment world, will go up for auction in Reno this week.Th...
Early Walt Disney drawing up for auction in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:10amRENO, Nev. (AP) - An original, autographed drawing by Walt Disney, believed to have been made about 1920 before he hit it big in the entertainment world, will go up for auction in Reno this week.Th...
TRPA begins easing grip on regulatory control
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:08amCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Land use and environmental regulators in the Lake Tahoe Basin are endorsing the idea of giving local governments more control over permitting and other rules.The issue came...
Ski report: Pray for snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:37amNo major storms are in the forecast, though there is a 20 percent chance of something blowing through the Lake Tahoe Basin on Thursday. Here is the Nov. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-pray-fo...
Budget gifts: Donation to Family Resource Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:37amThe FRC is a solid organization that truthfully does provide much needed services and supplies to all of our Lake Tahoe Unified School District children's ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget-gifts...
North Tahoe to host prestigious travel symposium
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:37amNorth Lake Tahoe will host the 2012 Mountain Travel Symposium, one of the world's premier ski industry wholesale conferences. The April 15-21 conference will ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../north-tah...
El Dorado County / Tahoe Roadwork Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:37amToday's Date: November 18, 2011, 2011 #11-287. District: District 3 - Marysville, http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3. Jody Jones, District Director. Contact: Deanna ...www.laketahoenews.net/wp-content/.....
Boat shuttle takes skiers from S Tahoe to Incline and back
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:11amIn years past the shuttle went from Ski Run Marina to Tahoe City Starting in January it will go from South Lake Tahoe to the pier at the Hyatt in Incline ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../boat-shuttle-take...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:01pmNever burn your Christmas tree or wrap-ping paper in the fireplace. The rapid burning and excessive heat can damage the firebox and chimney, creating a serious fire hazard. – Sallie Ross-Filgo, South ...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 4:03pmSelect a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches. Place the tree in plain water immediately after recutting the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tip...
Nevada Tourism Commission welcomes skiers with new winter ad campaign
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 3:00pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - As Nevada enters what appears to be another record-breaking ski season in the Sierra Nevada, the Nevada Commission on Tourism is launching an ad campaign geared at winter enthus...
Nevada Highway Patrol offers holiday season traffic and travel tips
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 2:00pmRENO, Nev. - With the end-of-the-year holiday season upon us along with heavy traffic anticipated on the roadways and highways this four-day weekend, the Nevada Highway Patrol would like to share t...
Agency advises to celebrate the holidays safely
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 1:12pmBy Tia Rancourt
The winter holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends, and that means more cooking, entertaining, home decorating and an increased risk of home fires due to increased usage of cooking and heating equipment. Most home fires and injuries occur in the kitchen as reported by the U.S. Fire Administration. Here are some simple and easy life-saving tips from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District to remember during the holiday season:
Artist to hold open house
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 1:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Gardnerville Artist Teri Sweeney will once again be holding an Open Studio Preview and Sale of her latest work at her Gardnerville Studio. Sweeney, a nationally known Wes...
Lake Tahoe bikeway plans go forward, move ahead
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 12:54pmNevada backers of a plan to ring Lake Tahoe with a scenic bikeway are $6 million closer to completing the $82 million trail. Supporters hope the 116-mile Nevada Stateline-to-Stateline Bikeway Project will connect communities, improve recreational opportunities and promote the iconic attraction bordering California and Nevada. Go here for the story.
Reno sports gala canceled because of fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:26amDue to the dangerous circumstances and the declared state of emergency because of the fire in Reno, the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition is postponing ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../reno-sports-gala-ca...
What's your idea for a budget holiday gift?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:26amMake the ideas as Lake Tahoe or Sierra Nevada oriented as possible. If you have a picture of the item, the store, yourself, then send it along as a jpeg. Include ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../whats-you...
Opinion: CHP thankful for turkey drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:26amThe CHP South Lake Tahoe area would like to thank Sam Coolbaugh and Bijou Safeway for providing our collection location, STMS Club Live for their help ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-chp-thankful...
Santa Paws elevates animals to full family
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:26amShe has been part of Santa Paws for 20 of the 25 years it has been going on in South Lake Tahoe. She started with a Polaroid camera. Each picture was $5. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../santa-paws-elevat...
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:36am![VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg](http://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg "Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala")
Event Date:
February 11, 2012 - 5:30pm Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nev. Guests will be received by:
Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana Lee, Mrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias.
— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
Western ski bookings show increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bookings for the upcoming ski season continue a positive trend upward throughout the western U.S., despite sometimes mixed economic news, according to the most recent rep...
Plan proceeds for scenic Lake Tahoe bikeway
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada backers of a plan to ring Lake Tahoe with a scenic bikeway are $6 million closer to completing the $82 million trail.Supporters hope the ambitious 116-mile Nevada Stat...
Website hopes to connect parents with babysitters
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bay-area start-up UrbanSitter is expanding to Lake Tahoe. UrbanSitter is to babysitting what OpenTable is to restaurant reservations, an online service that allows parent...
Gaming decline offset by key industries
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amMINDEN, Nev. - A report on the dire state of gaming in Northern Nevada was countered by two areas of positive growth during a business meeting at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.The annual joint me...
Western ski bookings show increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bookings for the upcoming ski season continue a positive trend upward throughout the western U.S., despite sometimes mixed economic news, according to the most recent rep...
California urges consumers to keep track of holiday purchases
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California State Board of Equalization reminded Californians this week that online shopping from out-of-state retailers may require additional payments come tax time....
Crime Free Multi-Housing Program celebrates one year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A program designed to reduce crime in residential complexes at the South Shore celebrated its one year anniversary Oct. 11. Since the program's inception, more than 85 pa...
Ogden promoted to associate director of Sierra Nevada Alliance
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kay Ogden, the Sierra Nevada Alliance's development director has been promoted to associate director, according to a statement from the coalition of conservation groups. ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Police department deserves more gratitude for leniency
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amWhat a shame. The city is kind enough to take back the tickets that were issued in accordance with the law, and the people are still not happy. Why would you say?"'I like that in the aftermath of t...
RIBAUDO: Notes from the front row
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amLocal MusingsThere is a big question mark hanging over the local medical marijuana dispensaries. As you may know the City of South Lake Tahoe currently has three dispensaries but due to a recent co...
Family Resource Center looking for holiday donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 1:50amSouth Lake Tahoe's Family Resource Center is working with a number of other local agencies to provide gifts for children, Christmas dinner, clothing, and other basic supplies to families in need t...
