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SIROTA: The vegetarian's daily dilemma

As a new father who (ages ago) did a short stint as a press secretary, I'm already thinking ahead to the questions my son will throw at me. Yes, I know 8-month-old Isaac can't even say "Dad" yet, b...

Forest Service uses shocking method to survey fish in Upper Truckee River

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chris Lemmers has been shocked more times than he can remember. As a fish surveyor for the Forest Service, his job is to walk or boat the rivers, streams and creeks of...

Opinion: Another round of McCarthyism

By Stephen D. Foster Jr., Addicting Info. Get ready for another round of McCarthyism. Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann, and Rick Santorum have all signed a pledge to form a commission to investigate the ...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

Keb Mo, who was in town last weekend, told Harrah's Lake Tahoe officials he would consider recording a live album in the South Shore Room. • Burger King is inviting all Lake Tahoe families to ce...

South Tahoe may layoff 2 dozen to close $5.2 mil. deficit

South Lake Tahoe has 43 days to figure out how to close a $5.2 million budget deficit. That's the start of the next fiscal – Oct. 1. The reality is the deadline is 25 days from now because the C...

Opinion: A blue Tahoe means a clear shore

One of Lake Tahoe's greatest assets is its beautiful shoreline. When we wade into its crisp water, we can often see clear down to our toes. When we swim, we may spot white sand and boulders 20 or ...

S Tahoe may layoff 2 dozen workers to close $5.2 mil deficit ...

South Lake Tahoe has 43 days to figure out how to close a $5.2 million budget ... revenue sources for South Lake Tahoe the above paragraph points to two of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-may-lay...

Man arrested for alleged ecstasy sales

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Aug. 9, Douglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 28-year-old Charleston, W.Va. man on suspicion of possessing drugs for sale after finding a bag containing what wa...

Police suspect overdose in Thursday death

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police are investigating the Thursday death of a 26-year-old woman as a possible drug overdose.About 12:30 a.m., police responded to the 700 block of Tat...

Inaugural Lake Tahoe Climbing Festival set for Sept. 17

There’s no better moment than Lake Tahoe in the fall to showcase our world class climbing and bouldering by creating the first ever Lake Tahoe Climbing Festival & Bouldering Competition in Meyers on Sept. 17, 2011.

County nears redistricting decision as state finalizes maps

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County's District 5 Supervisor seat would shift west while keeping a single representative for the county's Lake Tahoe portion under a redistricting proposal...

Incline man to compete in TransRockies Run

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - As punishing as it may be to traverse 120 miles on foot through the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Ross McMahan can't seem to get enough of it.The multisport athlete from ...

15-year-old boys accused of starting Ray May fire

MINDEN, Nev. - Two 15-year-old boys who allegedly failed to extinguish a campfire were in juvenile detention Wednesday, charged with felony arson in a 2,730-acre blaze burning in the Pine Nut Mount...

Miranda Lambert promises 110 percent

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Miranda Lambert headlines the penultimate event of the Lake Tahoe Summer Outdoor Series. Lambert's busy schedule did not allow time for a telephone interview. However,...

Mighty Diamonds take a giant hit from Trenchtown to Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A historic and influential Jamaican reggae band performs in South Lake Tahoe Thursday, Aug. 18.Coalescing in Kingston's Trenchtown area in 1969, the Mighty Diamonds co...

Mays fire claims structures

MINDEN, Nev. - A privately-owned guest house was one of seven structures destroyed in the Ray May fire that has grown to more than 3,600 acres.A non-occupied residence owned by the Bureau of Lan...

Firefighters say no homes lost in Ray May fire

MINDEN, Nev. - The only structures lost so far in the Ray May fire were a private outbuilding and a BLM-owned structure, the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch CenterThe center reported Wednesday...

Magicians like Danny Cole inspired at an early age

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most magicians start at a very young age, usually before they reach the teenage years.Masters of Magic headliner Danny Cole is no exception. He started doing magic tri...

OBITUARY: William L. Wallick

William L. Wallick, 83, of Tahoma, CA passed away July 31, 2011. Survived by children Vincent (Judy), Vanetta (Conrad), and Viviane; 5 grandchildren; siblings Lee, Paul & Wynn (Sueper) and several ...

PINE NUTS: A retort to 'The best government money can buy'

I'm not a Starbucks man. I like my coffee black and don't have the patience to wait in line behind folks ordering froufrou coffee that takes forever to order and longer yet to produce. But I like t...

Gaelic music and stories tonight at Boathouse Theatre

The Vallhalla Summer Arts and Music Festival continues with a flare.Don't miss the group Men of Worth at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 in the Boathouse Theatre. James Keigher from Ireland and Donn...

Slideshow « Lack of money not stopping desire

HOMEWOOD – Money and cooperation were the overriding themes of the 15th annual Lake Tahoe Environmental Summit on Tuesday at Homewood Mountain Resort. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lack-of-money-not-...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

Keb Mo, who was in town last weekend, told Harrah's Lake Tahoe officials he would consider recording a live album in the South Shore Room. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-tah...

Slug's side project with Murs keeps focus on women

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many fans who have followed Atmosphere's journey know about Slug's creative side ventures. The one I am thinking of, in particular, is Felt, a masterful collaboration bet...

Tahoe agency encourages property owners to control stormwater

By Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is continuing efforts to encourage public-private partnerships that improve the clarity of Lake Tahoe by bring properties along Highway 50 into compliance with Best Management Practice (BMP) erosion control requirements.

Contortionist comes to South Lake Tahoe's Skate House

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The "Slaughter Survivors Tour" is coming to a neighborhood near you.The Contortionist performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in The Skate House, Eloise Avenue, South La...

Keep eyes wide open: 'Peepshow' is coming to Tahoe

Now for something completely different: "The Pretty Little Things Peepshow" will be performed Wednesday, Aug. 24, in a free, seated show at the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room."It's a new genre of...

Keep eyes wide open: 'Peepshow' is coming to Tahoe

Now for something completely different: "The Pretty Little Things Peepshow" will be performed Wednesday, Aug. 24, in a free, seated show at the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room."It's a new genre of...

Mighty Diamonds take a giant hit from Trenchtown to Tahoe

A historic and influential Jamaican reggae band performs in South Lake Tahoe Thursday, Aug. 18.Coalescing in Kingston's Trenchtown area in 1969, the Mighty Diamonds continue to tour with foundin...

Magicians like Danny Cole inspired at an early age

Most magicians start at a very young age, usually before they reach the teenage years.Masters of Magic headliner Danny Cole is no exception. He started doing magic tricks when he was 10."Young b...

'As my life evolves, the words follow'

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Atmosphere, an indie hip-hop band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, perform Wednesday in the MontBleu Theatre. The main members are Slug, the MC whose offstage name is Sean...

'Mr. Tahoe' Darin Talbot moving to Costa Rica for winter months

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mr. Tahoe knows he will miss Tahoe.Citing health issues, Darin "Mr. Tahoe" Talbot plans to spend winters away from his lifelong home."This decision comes with such a h...

Internet marketing class in Incline

As part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a beginner Internet Marketing – The Supe...

Opinion: Mussel threat to Lake Tahoe needs to be taken seriously ...

An infestation in Lake Tahoe would be disastrous. The mussels multiply rapidly once they get a foothold. They attach themselves to water intakes, docks and boats. They force out other species by monop...

Tennis players being aced out of court availability

Lake Tahoe Community College has offered tennis classes for years, and will again this fall. It used to be taught at Tahoe Paradise Park, then South Tahoe Middle School and now at South Tahoe High Sch...

Wine festival at Squaw Valley

Wine lovers can enjoy early fall in the Sierra at the 23rd Annual Alpen Wine Festival held on Sunday, Sept. 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Village at Squaw Valley. All proceeds from the festival benefit Can Do Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a national nonprofit organization sponsoring lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners.

Adventure company offers stargazing from a kayak

Push off in a kayak and there is that moment where balance floats between the human body and the body of water.When that body of water is Lake Tahoe, the kayaker often requires several moments t...

Vail Resorts, Shaun White reach partnership deal

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) - Vail Resorts Inc. has reached a multiyear partnership agreement with snowboarder and skateboarder Shaun White.The two-time Olympic halfpipe gold medalist will represent ...

SPORTS COLUMN: NIAA needs to require results to be submitted

As the high school season starts official practice, the state of Nevada prep sports is in a bit of flux.Controversy continues to surround realignment plans in the south with the newly created 4A Di...

Greg Travis returns to scene of cult classic or lousy flick, take your pick

With more than 33 years experience as an actor, comedian and filmmaker, Greg Travis is really one of three different clones constructed from spare parts leftover from "Starship Troopers." "Travi...

Greg Travis returns to scene of cult classic or lousy flick, take your pick

With more than 33 years experience as an actor, comedian and filmmaker, Greg Travis is really one of three different clones constructed from spare parts leftover from "Starship Troopers." "Travi...

Lantrip looks to make mark for Wolfpack

RENO, Nev. - Tyler Lantrip never lost hope."There were a lot of ups and downs," the Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback said recently. "It was a long road. But I always knew there was light at the end ...

What doesn't kill you, kills you later

"Final Destination 5" amuses the willing, especially if they aren't particularly squeamish about a plot built around the graphic depiction of young adults succumbing to violent accidents. Their app...

What doesn't kill you, kills you later

"Final Destination 5" amuses the willing, especially if they aren't particularly squeamish about a plot built around the graphic depiction of young adults succumbing to violent accidents. Their app...

Think green at Stella salad demonstrations

Knock, knock.Who's there?Lettuce.Lettuce who?Lettuce us begin the salad demonstration.A diversity of greens and other ingredients Saturday, Aug. 20, in Truckee will be transformed into culinary ...

Think green at Stella salad demonstrations

Knock, knock.Who's there?Lettuce.Lettuce who?Lettuce us begin the salad demonstration.A diversity of greens and other ingredients Saturday, Aug. 20, in Truckee will be transformed into culinary ...

Child and adult food care program

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Continuing Development Inc. / Choices for Children announces sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. All children in attendance at sponsored day care ho...

Preschool joins with federal food program

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hope Lutheran Preschool has announced sponsorship of the Child and Adult Food Program. The program is available without charge to all enrolled children.In accordance with...

Tdap vaccine required for 7th-12th graders

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new school immunization law requires all students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011-2012 school year in California to be immunized with a pertussis vaccine b...

Barton looks for Disney magic to make customers happy

WASHINGTON - Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., sent its 900 employees back to school in June to learn how to provide better service.Their instructor: The Walt Disney Co."Disney ...

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