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South Shore prescribed fire operations resume
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations Monday near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail a...
Smoke is from planned South Shore prescribed fires
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:43amSmoke that set in around South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon was from a prescribed burn operation near Meyers. Service fuels management crews have resumed prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50.
In addition, operations were to resume in the Angora fire area weather permitting. Both operations may continue through the week.
33rd Freaker's Ball Rocks the House at MontBleu Oct. 29
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:38amWhether it’s the 16 ft. clown, Lady Gaga lookalikes, entire Addams Family, Tricky Dick Nixon, a deck of playing cards, a human lobster bib or a zombified super hero, there's only one place at South Tahoe to see the outrageous unveil itself through costume and it could be worth a $10,000 in contest prizes.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Eliminate vacation rental regulations and save the city money
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:34amIs the forrest hidden by the trees? The answer to the problem seems obvious! Don't raise the rental fee, but do eliminate the fees and the unnecessary city staff. What is there to understand?One pr...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bus driver deserves his job
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:34amMy husband is a city bus driver here in town. A lot of you probably know him. His name is Mike. He is a big guy who loves his job and his riders.Last week the South Lake Tahoe Police Department den...
SIROTA: The choice between democracy and autocracy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:33amHear ye, hear ye! Let it be known that in this 10th month of the first year of His Majesty King John Hickenlooper's reign, the sovereign governor of the Kingdom of Colorado handed down an edict clo...
Safety seat inspection planned for November
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be holding a child passenger safety seat inspection checkpoint from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at their Lake Tahoe Stat...
Stateline post office considered for closure
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:31amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Letters went out this week to boxholders at the Stateline post office, alerting them that the branch is being considered for closure."This is just a study," said United S...
Man bites security guard, draws blood
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County sheriffs arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of battery after he allegedly bit the forearm of a security guard at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa security...
Man arrested for intending to steal burrito
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police arrested a 57-year-old man on suspicion of burglary after he allegedly entered 7-Eleven with the intent to steal a burrito, said Lt. David Stevens...
Murder suspect back in police custody
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Brad Macewan, who was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, but then released earlier this year, is back in custody and will face charges, said El Dorado County ...
Edgewood touts lodge plans
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:23amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The message at Edgewood's media tour of the site of their planned 194-room lodge Wednesday was, "We can expand and we can improve the natural environment.""There's not...
Vikings can't keep up with Fernley
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe's Jacob Stowell rushed for 238 yards. John Cefalu passed for 143 yards. The Vikings totaled for nearly 450 yards on offense. But Fernley had the number tha...
Identity theft workshop in Tahoe Vista
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 12:11amAs part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../identity-theft-worksh...
Variety of questions put STPUD candidates on the spot
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 11:56pmSTATELINE — The six candidates running for the South Tahoe Public Utility District board had to think on their feet a bit more than is usual at election forums. Instead of each being asked the same qu...
South Tahoe settles with former transit employee
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 11:56pmSouth Lake Tahoe has paid John Andoh, former transit administrator for the now defunct South Tahoe Area Transportation Agency, $5000 to settle the claim he filed in August 2010. The civil rights lawsu...
Drug lab found in S. Tahoe apartment, resident arrested
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 11:56pmA homemade contraption to extract THC from marijuana, along with ecstasy and Oxycontin pills were seized from an apartment in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday afternoon. “This can blow up just as easily a...
Anonymous donor gives $25K to Thunderbird Preservation Society, seeks match
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 4:34pm
An anonymous donor who presented $25,000 to the Thunderbird Preservation Society has offered a second donation for the same amount on the condition the public can match it by Thanksgiving, according to a news release.
Tribune Sports Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 3:52pmJoe Proudman and Tony Sunzeri talk South Lake football as Whittell travels to West Wendover and South Tahoe faces Fernley at home on Senior Night.--Tribune Sports TalkOctober, 20 2011 4:56 pm MS...
Frank Sinatra Jr. returns to Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 3:43pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When he calls on the phone, he introduces himself thusly: "Hello, this is Frank Sinatra. I understand that you wanted to speak with me." None of this Frank Sinatra Jr....
OBITUARY: Julie Bulle
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 12:56pmJulie Buller, 46, of Stateline, NV passed away on October 14, 2011.Julie was born to Bill and Kookie Buller on January 11, 1965 in Van Nuys, CA. She was a 1983 graduate of Whittell High School. ...
At the Improv: Eddie Ifft and Frances Dilorinzo
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 11:31amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been a while since we had a brand new headliner up here and we're going to get two of them over the next few weeks, beginning this week with Eddie Ifft. No, I tho...
Game preps his game for Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 11:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hip hop star Game makes his way to Tahoe once again, but this time brings his rap game."I've definitely been to Tahoe and I've definitely had a Tahoe and I definitely had...
Legendary Rhythm and Blues revue makes waves in South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 11:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "You gotta serve somebody!" belted out Tommy Castro while covering the classic Bob Dylan tune to a seated audience in Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room on Oct. 15. ...
'One Voice' combines singing and standup comedy in one show
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 11:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Watching cartoons with her little brother made quite an impression on Bethany Owen. The star of the nightly show at the Horizon Casino Resort, "One Voice," said her br...
48th annual North Tahoe Ski Swap: Get ready to grab your gear
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:07amTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Celebrating its 48th consecutive year, the North Tahoe Ski Swap, slated for Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at North Tahoe High School gymnasium, is a beloved annual ev...
Dance Convention at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:07amThe Mountain Magic 13th annual Swing, Hustle and Night Club Two Step Convention and Championships will be held at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Nov. 3-6 2011.
Special features: Free workshops – hospitality room – welcome party – 3 ballrooms – dancing – competitions –Cabaret Sunday after party.
New this Year: Mini intensive w/Michael Kiehm; Latin Dance Party (Salsa, Bachata & Cumbia) w/BB and KiKi of Salsa Reno.
Tribune sister papers to add fee for premium website content
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:04amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Technology in the newspaper business has progressed tremendously for the past 10 years - especially since 2006, when readers began to view their news online.The Internet reached...
Scholars publish book that challenges Donner Party myths and folklore
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 8:52am
By Claudene Wharton
The Department of Anthropology announces the publication of a new book, “An Archaeology of Desperation: Exploring the Donner Party’s Alder Creek Camp.” The book is a collaboration between anthropology scholars from the University of Nevada, Reno and other academics.
Fishing report through Oct. 26
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 8:18amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Ski resorts host annual job fairs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 7:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a winter job? Now's the time. All three South Shore ski resorts are gearing up for the winter season.Heavenly will host its jobs fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Ski resorts host annual job fairs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 7:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a winter job? Now's the time. All three South Shore ski resorts are gearing up for the winter season.Heavenly will host its jobs fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Southwest canceling Reno-San Jose nonstop flight
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 3:26amBy Yun Long, Reno Gazette-Journal. In April, Jerry Garrity's commute will go from one hour to at least three-and-half hours. Garrity, 58, makes multiple trips a month between his home in Reno and ...
Business confab mixes marketing, gaming
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 1:56amCarl Ribaudo, who runs Strategic Marketing Group in South Lake Tahoe and is executive director of Ski Lake Tahoe, will be one of two speakers at a Minden ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../business-confab-m...
Variety of questions put STPUD candidates on the spot
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 1:56amSTATELINE — The six candidates running for the South Tahoe Public Utility District board had to think on their feet a bit more than is usual at election forums. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../variety-of...
Opinion: Recognizing the efforts to upgrade STHS
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 1:56amPublisher's note: The following letter was sent to Lake Tahoe Unified School District Superintendent Jim Tarwater and is published with permission. Dear Dr. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-re...
South Tahoe settles with former transit employee
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 1:35amSouth Lake Tahoe has paid John Andoh former transit administrator for the now defunct South Tahoe Area Transportation Agency $5000 to settle the claim he ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-settl...
Art is a medium of generosity
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:32pmHe just had a show in August of bronzes and in-process clay images at the James Harold Galleries in the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City during which he sculpted clay daily and interacted with patrons, ch...
Opinion: Finding the truth to myths circulating in S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:32pmPublisher's note: The following letter was submitted by South Lake Tahoe resident Mary Ann Klein to the City Council prior to the Oct. 18 budget hearing. Lake Tahoe News is publishing it with her ...
Sinatra does it his dad's way at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:32pmBy Mel Shields, Sacramento Bee. The career of Frank Sinatra Jr. has never been easy. His appearance at Harrah's Lake Tahoe on Saturday night will mark the fourth time he's performed “Sinatra S...
Officials working to eliminate traffic jams by Sand Harbor
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:32pmOn a typical summer day, more than 3000 people — most of them from Northern Nevada — jam into Sand Harbor State Park on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. A long line of vehicles clogs Nevada 28 as motoris...
Perimenopause subject of health talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:32pmThe free event is at Lake Tahoe Community College's board room, 1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe. The doctor will discusses perimenopause, which is the process of change that leads up to menopaus...
Mountain bikers gathering to work, ride this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:32pmMeet at the rock sections at 9:30am, which is about one-half mile down from the intersection of Saxon Creek and the Tahoe Rim Trail. Work will end about 3pm. Watta Bike Shop will be hosting a free bar...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:32pmAnyone interested in learning more about Edgewood Tahoe's hotel project may go on a tour Oct. 21 from 3:30-5:30pm or Nov. 1 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Meet at the clubhouse of the Stateline golf course...
President Obama expected to sign public lands ski and snowboard bill
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 7:24pmUnderground ski and snowboarding journalism website UnofficialNetworks.com reports that President Obama is expected to sign legislation that would make snowboarding legal on public lands.
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge plans unveiled (WITH SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 5:19pm
Reinvention: We're all in this together.
This is the vision of the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge at Stateline.
The plan by Edgewood Companies is to create a unique world-class destination that delivers significant economic, environmental and community benefits to South Shore Lake Tahoe.
“That is one of the things that investment can bring to the community, said Patrick Rhamey, vice president of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “We have continued to re-invest our property over the years and hope to be a pathway for others to follow.”
November workshops focus on transportation issues
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 4:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization will host two workshops Nov. 1 and Nov. 3 to solicit public input on transportation priorities.The workshops are part of a fo...
OBITUARY: Annie Rupert, 1929-2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 4:40pmAnnie Rupert departed this life on October 4, 2011, having lived 81 years, the last 50 as a full-time resident on the South Shore.Her children ~ Kathi, David and Jonathan ~R...
Fire safety tips to remember as Halloween approaches
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 4:26pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Halloween is a fun and spooky time for kids, and just by planning ahead a little, you can make sure it's also a safe one for them. Make trick or treating safe with a few eas...
Meeting next Wednesday in Kings Beach about updated TRPA code
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 4:11pmKINGS BEACH, Calif. - As part of its Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency last week released the public draft of an overhauled Code of Ordinances that is already more...
