South Tahoe Now Frontpage Stories

May 20th Candle Lighting Memorial For All Fallen U.S. Soldiers 1775-Now
Friday, May 18, 2012 - 5:14pm

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation is again sponsoring a day across the United States and world when we ask citizens from to take some moments out of their day/night on May 20 to remember every fallen U.S. soldier who has died from the days of the Revolution until now.

Invasive Species Control, Water Quality to be discussed at Tahoe Science Conference
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 7:09am

The upcoming Lake Tahoe Science Conference in Incline Village, Nev. will feature presentations from the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) and its partners. Will Anderson of Tahoe RCD’s Watershed Resources Program will present on modeling of storm events, and Jim Brockett will display photographs highlighting aquatic invasive species control projects underway in Lake Tahoe by Tahoe RCD and its partners.

Tahoe Yellow Cress Planting at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course today
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 7:03am

Today from 10am to noon, a group of students from South Tahoe High School will join Edgewood employees, conservation experts and officials to plant new nursery grown stems of the threatened plant, Tahoe yellow cress on the beach at the Edgewood Tahoe golf course. Edgewood Companies is participating in a volunteer program called the Tahoe Yellow Cress Stewardship Program and has been assisting with inventory surveys as far back as 1979.

Column: As the Song Goes 'It Don’t Hurt'
Friday, May 18, 2012 - 9:30am

(Editor's note: This is the next installment in a regular feature by South Lake Tahoe-based Certified Wellness Coach and Advanced Integrative Therapist Krista Kline. Visit her website at www.kristaekline.com.)

We all have regrets. Well, most of us anyway. Maybe (just maybe) there is someone out there that has walked on this planet and felt good about all of the choices they made from birth to death (but it is hard to imagine). And I’m quite aware that there are some that make loads of bad...

Spirit Bike Parade of Nearly 1,200 Cyclists Rolls Though South Lake Tahoe to Break World Record
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 5:02pm

More than a thousand cyclists peddled their way through South Lake Tahoe on a breezy Thursday afternoon to break a Guinness Book of World Record by forming the longest single file line of bicycles.
Organizers said nearly 1,200 bicyclists had signed in by the 4 p.m. start time. Many cyclists were clad in costumes and face paint, all in the spirit of fun. The South Lake Tahoe bicycle group Slow Rollers has sponsored the second annual Spirit Bike Parade Thursday and its attempt to break the world record by...

South Lake Tahoe lands popular online TEDx education series
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 9:28pm

TEDx an online education series and offshoot of the popular TED Talks programs, will happen at South Lake Tahoe this fall, those associated with the program confirmed Tuesday.
The conference was approved by TED administration and will likely be held at the new Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School's Tahoe Arts and Design Academy.

Lake Tahoe Spirit Bike Parade Photo Gallery 2
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 5:58pm

Spirit Bike Parade at South Lake Tahoe brought more than 1,000 cyclists together to attempt to break a Guinness Book of World Record of the longest single-file line of moving bicycles. Scroll and click on each tile to enlarge photo, click again to make it even larger. To read the full story and to see Photo Gallery 1 go here.

Spirit Bike Parade at South Lake Tahoe Photo Gallery 3
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:30pm

Nearly 1,200 cyclists, and probably a lot more, lined up Thursday in South Lake Tahoe in an attempt to break a Guinness Book of World Record of forming the longest single file line of bicycles. The South Lake Tahoe bicycle group Slow Rollers, which organized the event, reports it signed in 1,200 cyclists for the event and ran out of tickets to give out. Many more were believed to have joined in. A full tally of cyclists should be made available late Thursday. Check back here to find out the unofficial count.

TRPA kicks off Fire Awareness Week with activities
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 2:20pm

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is encouraging local residents and part-time homeowners to become “wildfire aware” by taking advantage of public education activities during Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Week happening May 26 to June 3.

“With the fifth anniversary of the Angora fire coming up, this is a good opportunity for our community to discuss the importance of wildfire awareness,” said Joanne Marchetta, Executive Director of TRPA.

Meet Lake Tahoe Community College student artist Ashley Pfister
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 1:15pm

Ashley Pfister has art in her blood. Pfister grew up in a small Connecticut town. From an early age Pfister enjoyed building things with her father and spending time outdoors. Her artistic imagination led to an early career in mud pies and mud Easter eggs, which she hid around the neighborhood for other kids to find.

Open Houses and hearings set for Lake Tahoe agency's Regional Plan Update
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 12:49pm

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has scheduled a series of open houses and public hearings to give the public an opportunity to provide input on the draft Regional Plan Update and Regional Transportation Plan, as well as the environmental documents that were released at last month’s Governing Board meetings.

USFS listens — saves popular trails in Fallen Leaf Lake area
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 1:59am
While a final decision has not been made about what the Fallen Leaf Lake-Camp Richardson area trail system will look like, the U.S. Forest Service has incorporated the public’s views into the alternatives that are now under consideration.
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Jack Fisher named General Manager of MontBleu Resort at Lake Tahoe
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 4:42pm

Jack Fisher, a 35-year gaming operations veteran with a strong Northern Nevada background, has been appointed General Manager at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa at Lake Tahoe, a Tropicana Entertainment Inc. property.

Fisher brings an appreciation of Lake Tahoe’s vacation destination appeal with MontBleu’s brand as an all-encompassing resort for year-round outdoor recreation with upscale amenities, four-star dining, gaming, nightlife and entertainment.

Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 16-22
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 11:44am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 16-22, 2012.

Code enforcement beefed up to improve South Lake Tahoe appearance
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 9:50am

As a result of a citizen survey in which 74 percent of South Lake Tahoe residents responded that the city's overall appearance is “poor or fair” local leaders have recognized a compelling need to restore and improve the visual quality of the community and will step up code enforcement.

Update: California OKs plan to use pesticides at Lake Tahoe
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 12:56am

California's Water Resources Control Board OK'd plans on Tuesday that could allow pesticides to be used for the first time in Lake Tahoe. The measure now moves to the Environmental Protection Agency. The new rules permit pesticides as a last resort to control invasive species like Eurasian milfoil, an aquatic plansold for aquariums which is choking the bottom of marinas around the lake.

Missing Woman Michaela Vandenberg located
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 6:51pm

UPDATE 11:51AM: Michaela Vandenberg, who had been reported missing on the morning of May 15, was found unharmed on the evening of May 15. South Lake Tahoe Police Department utilized available resources to locate the woman, according to the city's website.

Presidential Race Gets Local Focus As Obama, Romney Supporters Weigh In On Jobs, Deficit
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 10:35pm

CARSON CITY — While Mitt Romney and Barack Obama were campaigning elsewhere Tuesday, Nevada Democrats and Republicans took up the battle for the presidency on their behalf.
Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., held a telephone conference call to talk up Romney’s credentials as a “turnaround specialist” who will get the country back on track. He also criticized Obama for failing to get spending or the national deficit under control as he promised early on in his presidency.

Pesticides considered at Lake Tahoe to fight invasive species
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 1:36am

The State Water Resources Control Board is confronting a major controversy Tuesday: whether to allow pesticide use in Lake Tahoe. Some believe it will save the lake from being choked to death by invasive species, while others say it could destroy an environmental treasure.
Lake Tahoe supports a $5 billion economy and a stunning natural eco-system. But all the beauty is facing a growing underwater threat — plants and animals that are not supposed to be there.

Regulators: Nevada Online Poker in 7-10 Months
Monday, May 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

Americans could see the first U.S.-based licensed and regulated real-money poker site this holiday season.
At Monday’s Gaming Policy Committee meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli said that the Silver State will likely issue its first licenses in 30-60 days — and it will probably take another six to eight months after that before games are running.
Despite efforts from a handful of other states, Nevada remains the only jurisdiction in the country where online poker is legislatively authorized.

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Staged in the foothills of the Gold Country the Motherlode offers three ride options. The Gold Dust (31 miles), The Gold Nugget ( 67 miles), and the Motherlode (100 miles).
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Motherlode Century

Welcome to the Motherlode Century! This amazing bicycling event will be held Sunday, May 20, 2012. Our mission is to provide you the best bicycle ride Northern California has to offer. We hope your positive experience here will not only compel you to participate every year, but will also entice you to return to enjoy a river trip, wine tasting or the many products this bountiful area has to offer. This century bike ride benefits the American River Conservancy, and Breathe California Sacramento Emigrant Trail charities.
Staged in the foothills of the Gold Country the Motherlode offers three ride options. The Gold Dust (31 miles), The Gold Nugget ( 67 miles), and the Motherlode (100 miles).
The start/finish and host camp is Earthtrek Expeditions located in Lotus, CA on the South Fork of the American River, in the beautiful Coloma Valley. This camp is our base for pre-ride check-in, and post ride dinner. Not only is this area a mecca for recreation, but also a center of fine food, wine and beer production.

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Peace of Mind Float Spa L.L.C. is Lake Tahoe's premiere Sensory Deprivation (Float Tank) destination. We provide 2 float tanks as well as a Far Infared Sauna and an Aroma Therapy Oxygen Bar to enhance your complete flotation experience. Operated by Karin and Darin Nobriga, long time Tahoe locals. We provide the most relaxing mind and body experience in the Tahoe basin.

We're located at 290 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, Nevada next to the Goal Post and a quarter mile from the Stateline casinos. We offer local and casino employee discounts and encourage those who haven't floated, to try the most relaxing experience of their lives.
What is Floating?
Floating is a therapeutic treatment that isolates the user from environmental stimulus, greatly reducing stress, and easing the body into a state of equilibrium. Floating is also known as flotation therapy, floating therapy, float therapy, restricted environmental stimulation therapy (or REST), and Epsom salt hydrotherapy. The flotation tank is referred to as an isolation tank, sensory deprivation chamber, float tank, floating tank, and rest tank.

The flotation tank itself is a sensory deprivation pod with 10 inch deep water warmed to 93.5 degrees and enriched with 800 pounds of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate). The tank has an advanced filtration/purification system that operates according to regulations from the State of Nevada.

The space inside is approximately 8 feet long by 4 feet wide. Although some may be wary of feeling claustrophobic the first time they float, the tank door opens freely and you are in complete control. You can come and go as you wish. You can also float with the door open. For those who would like audio stimulation, relaxing music is available.
The experience of floating is unique. Inside the tank you’ll float effortlessly on the surface of 93.5 degree water. Floaters feel a sense of weightlessness. That weightlessness, the temperature of the water, and the dark, quiet space of the tank allow the brain to ease into a theta* brain wave state. This usually happens in the second half hour of a one hour float session. First time floaters should not expect instant results. Generally it takes more than one float to completely “let go” and fully experience flotation.

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