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TRPA streamlines code ordinances
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 1:32pmNEWS RELEASE — As part of its Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency released last week the public draft of an overhauled Code of Ordinances that is already more than one pound lighter in print than the current code. Most of the changes in the draft document will not need to wait for the TRPA's scheduled adoption of the Regional Plan Update in 2012 to take effect.
OBITUARY: Garrett Anthony Fant
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 1:17pmGarrett Anthony Fant was suddenly called to God on Sept. 26, 2011, when he stepped on an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Afghanistan. Garrett was living his lifelong dream of beco...
Dave Mason keeps up his rock work in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 11:13amDave Mason isn't slowing down.The 65-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member appears at Tahoe for the second time in four months when he performs Saturday, Oct. 8, in the Harrah's Lake Tahoe ...
Rod Piazza blows white-hot blues
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 11:07amRod Piazza is part of the last great generation of African-American blues artists. And he's white.In her fantastic new book, "The Warmth of Other Suns," Isabel Wilkerson describes the black migr...
The thrill is still there with B.B. King
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 11:05amB.B. King, one of the biggest living legends of blues, continues to astound fans on tour and with his most recent DVD, "B.B. King Live." With an all-star guest lineup consisting of Terrence Howard,...
Appeals court overturns CA city's marijuana law
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 11:03amLOS ANGELES (AP) - A California appeals court has struck down the city of Long Beach's efforts to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, ruling the efforts conflict with federal law banning pot u...
Lubriphonic says Chicago Bears not as scary at the Tahoe variety
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:59amThe thought of walking down a dark Chicago street might be scary to someone from Tahoe. But it works both ways. So if you talk to Lubriphonic's guitar player, don't tell him our bears are prepar...
Diagnosis: Bruised Ego and Funny bone
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:53amWriter Will Reiser adapts his own fight against cancer into this dramadey, but both he and the film appear resigned to their fates. Adam, Will's stand-in played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is 27 wh...
Comedian Bob Zany at Tahoe for premiere of 'Close But No Cigar'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:47amBob Zany has remained true to the art of comedy not just as a comedian but also as a producer of other comedy shows, as a writer and as an actor whose latest movie, "23 Minutes to Sunrise," star...
We Can Challenge Week 3: Two hours of screen time per day
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is not a secret that the TV has become a free babysitter and a major source of inactivity. Sitting in front of the TV may also be causing us to gain weight. TV and mun...
Barton Health offers a helping hand
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health, along with its affiliated healthcare facilities treated more than 165,000 patients in 2010. With a population of 21,403 in the City of South Lake Tahoe and...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: City should maintain efficient and effective snow removal
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:25amSnow removal is an essential city service in South Lake Tahoe. The ability of city crews to remove snow from our streets allows police, fire and emergency medical personnel to respond quickly in ou...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is there no law enforcement in Tahoe anymore?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:23amRecently we have letters about cyclists and the situations that are angering both the cyclist and the local drivers. I, for one, have seen some pretty ignorant behavior on both sides of this argume...
Take our reader survey and win an iPad
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Daily Tribune is asking readers and advertisers to help the publication better understand the region's market and expectations of the communities it serves. ...
Comedian makes movie about his time in war zone
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:09amGraham Elwood asked himself a question after he visited an Afghanistan hospital filled with maimed children: "How am I supposed to go onstage and be funny through all of that?"A comedian on assi...
Radio stars get up close and personal at the Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 10:01amThis is a special week at the Harveys Improv with Bob Zany. First off, he's garnered a decent loyal following via "The Zany Report" heard every Tuesday on my morning radio show. "The Zany Repor...
Rock climbing celebrated at LTCC film festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 9:57amSome witness the towering mountain slopes like Trippy Rock outside Incline Village or the Pie Shop near South Lake Tahoe and think, "nice view."Then there are those people full of adventure, and...
Rock climbing celebrated at LTCC film festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 9:57amSome witness the towering mountain slopes like Trippy Rock outside Incline Village or the Pie Shop near South Lake Tahoe and think, "nice view."Then there are those people full of adventure, and...
Whiskey Dick's Saloon has a unique crowd for punk rockabilly
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 9:52amThe slosh pit awaits the punk rockabilly trio from Los Angeles, the Rocketz."We can keep them swing dancing or moshing, whatever the crowd is," said guitarist Tony "Slash" Red-Horse, who has pla...
Fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant returns home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:35pm
A procession made up of several law enforcement agencies passed through South Lake Tahoe late Wednesday night to deliver the body of fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, who was killed on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan.
Taking a few bites out of Apple Hill
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:30pm
By Don Quilici
It’s that time of the year, once again, to visit a special place known as Apple Hill. If you are a newcomer to this area or if you have never been there, fall is a great time of the year to visit Apple Hill.
And, if you are a newcomer, about now you are probably wondering, “What and where in the heck is Apple Hill?”
Well, the correct answer is: “Apple Hill is not a specific hill or a specific location; on the contrary, it is a large geographic area.”
Mexican restaurant chain files for bankruptcy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 7:09pmPublisher's note: A corporate official with Real Mex on Oct. 5 told Lake Tahoe News all restaurants are slated to remain open, including the Chevys in South Lake Tahoe. By Jacqueline Palank, Wall ...
Snow keeps falling; makes driving a challenge
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 7:09pmA little snow doesn't stop people in Lake Tahoe from doing what they want. Swimmers were found at the South Lake Tahoe city pool this morning – even though the bubble has not been put on yet. Snow...
Barton scheduling flu vaccinations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 7:09pmBarton Health is providing free flu vaccines to South Lake Tahoe area residents ages 3-18. Ages 19 and older may receive the flu vaccine for $20 and the pneumonia vaccine for $35. Barton has secured v...
Apple says company co-founder Steve Jobs has died
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 5:54pmCUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) - Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer ...
The World-Changer: Steve Jobs knew what we wanted
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 5:51pmCUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) - In dark suit and bowtie, he is a computing-era carnival barker - eyebrows bouncing, hands gesturing, smile seductive and coy and a bit annoying. It's as if he's on his f...
Fallen soldier's body being flown to Reno
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 5:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to weather, U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant's will be flown to Reno Wednesday evening instead of South Lake Tahoe. A number of South Lake Tahoe residents are traveling to...
Casinos focus on upping amenities, not gambling
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 2:53pmCasino executives say they're spending less time thinking about new card tables, slot machines and hotel rooms and instead are chasing new entertainment that's cheaper to offer and will distinguish...
City reschedules budget talks
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 1:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council is now scheduled to discuss and possibly approve its 2011/2012 fiscal year budget at 2 p.m. Oct. 18, according to a Wednesday email from...
Fallen soldier's arrival delayed until Wednesday evening
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The arrival of U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant's body to South Lake Tahoe has been delayed due to weather. His body is now tentatively scheduled to be flown into Lake Tahoe A...
U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant's body to arrive in Reno tonight
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:21amThe body of U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, who was killed on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan, will arrive at Reno Tahoe International Airport later tonight. Heavy snow forced the change. Family and friends left the Lake Tahoe Airport along with military personnel at around 6:45 p.m.
Ski areas announce tentative opening dates
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:04amSki resorts around Lake Tahoe are basking in the recent snow fall, with some mountains reporting more than 8 inches.With the first white stuff, comes the much anticipated announcement of opening...
Nevada DMV Goes Mobile With IPhone App
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:09am
By Nevada News Bureau
Nevada iPhone users now have DMV information at their fingertips with a new iPhone and iPad app called “DMV Mobile.”
Motorists planning a trip to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles can look up wait times at six metropolitan offices, get maps to all of the offices and kiosks, look up personalized plates and even schedule a drive test.
Prescribed fire operations continue on South Shore
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:04amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Hwy 50, today October 5, 2011. The project area is approximately 60 acres. Prescribed fire operations will also continue in the Angora fire area, near Tahoe Mountain and Forest Mountain Roads. In addition, operations are scheduled to begin in the Bayview area near Emerald Bay, on approximately 50 acres. All of these operations may continue through the week, weather permitting.
Prescribed fire operations continue on South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U....
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Legal experts predict massive closures of medical marijuana dispensaries
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:20amA new law and court decision are about to wreak havoc upon nearly all medical cannabis dispensaries in California. Unfortunately for the dispensaries, they are about to face legal challenges they c...
SAUNDERS: San Francisco supes take unnecessary flier on bird safety
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:17amDoes San Francisco have a serious problem with birds flying into tall buildings? Was there a good reason the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a "bird-safe" building ordinance last month? I a...
Sierra-at-Tahoe recognized as a top resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2012 TransWorld SNOWboarding Resort Poll lists Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort among the Top 10 Overall Resorts in the United States.The resort poll ranks mountains based on m...
Sierra-at-Tahoe recognized as a top resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2012 TransWorld SNOWboarding Resort Poll lists Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort among the Top 10 Overall Resorts in the United States.The resort poll ranks mountains based on m...
Sheriff's Office warns of credit card scam
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office warned residents Friday about a credit card scam they have received several reports in the area about."According to victims, this is...
Council approves changes to sign ordinance
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe may not be bathed in blue and white light after all. The City Council approved changes to South Lake Tahoe's sign ordinance Tuesday, but backed off a pro...
Little reaction to BlueGo fare and route changes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - BlueGo riders had little to say about the bus system's new fares and routes that started this week, perhaps, because few of them seemed to know about the changes."They do...
Council hears plan that would allow pesticide use at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:01amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A proposal to allow the use of aquatic pesticides at Lake Tahoe drew mixed reactions from the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday.The Lahontan Regional Water Quality...
Hearty Tahoe Swimmers in the Snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:24am
Event Date:
October 5, 2011 (All day) Lifeguard Tiff & her two water exercisers: Gina & Linda. Our Tahoe swimmers are definitely hearty folk.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Recreation & Swim Complex
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 23.856" N, 119° 58' 23.358" W
See map: Google Maps
Heavenly, Sugar Pine Foundation team up to
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:06am“We all love and appreciate the Lake Tahoe Basin and want it to be as beautiful 100 years from now as it is today. We certainly hope to see these newly planted ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../heavenly-su...
Clubs provide safe place for South Shore's LGBT students
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:06amLast year, Friends of ALLY, a LGBT club at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe, awarded $750 worth of scholarships to students based on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../clubs-provide-safe-pla...
Shoveling in the forecast of Tahoe residents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:06amSend a picture of yourself with the white stuff to info@LakeTahoeNews.net — and feel free to write something about this fall tradition in Lake Tahoe. South Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../shoveling-...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:06amTahoe City's Chapel of the Transfiguration, aka The Outdoor Chapel, is now on the National Register of Historic Places. • The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/10/46900/...
Police: IHOP weapon fully automatic assault rifle
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 7:41amCarson City, Nev. - Eduardo Sencion was armed with a fully automatic assault rifle when he killed four people and injured seven at a shooting at the Carson City IHOP last month, according to Sherif...
