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Snowboard and skateboard pioneer Tom Sims dies
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 12:12pm
Tom Sims, pioneering skateboarder and snowboarder, died from cardiac arrest Wednesday night at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, near his home in California, according to a statement released by Sims Snowboards on Thursday.
Lake Tahoe local ski pass gains access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 9:25amAs Labor Day weekend nears, Vail Resorts now offers season passes for the 2012-13 season. The Lake Tahoe Local Pass offers access to more than 263 trails, 14 terrain parks and 10,270 acres of terrain at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California and Nevada. Ski or ride more than four days in one season and, priced at $419, the Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself, then ski or ride for free the rest of the season.
Nevada Senator Dean Heller Announces 2012 Lake Tahoe Summit
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 12:44pmThe 16th annual Lake Tahoe Summit will be held on Monday, August 13 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, according to a press statement from Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev.
Interview with Darcie Goodman-Collins, League to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 7:40am
League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Dr. Darcie Goodman-Collins has been at the helm for five months now. She has seen to the consolidation of League staff into one office and is committed to the organization’s becoming more involved in the community. Learn more about the changes at the League in this Tahoe Project interview with Darcie Goodman-Collins.
Pablo Cruise headlines A Concert Under the Stars Wednesday
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 12:36pm
Dave Jenkins returns to Carson City for his second performance at A Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, July 11 with his band, Pablo Cruise.
Jenkins performed four years ago for the inaugural event, which takes place at Café at Adele’s, but his love of music began at a tender age.
Presidential Race Gets Local Focus As Obama, Romney Supporters Weigh In On Jobs, Deficit
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 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.
No run of the Mill comic, Mark Pitta pockets Improv laughs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 11:36amOf all his accomplishments, such as opening for Chris Issak, Celene Dion, Tom Jones, James Brown, Olivia Newton John, Smokey Robinson, Paul Anka, Howie Mandel, Dana Carvey, Foreigner and Rick Sp...
Message from the Mayor: A summary of actions by the South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 5:36pm
The following is from Claire Fortier, the mayor of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Mayor Fortier has launched a regular "Monthly Message from the Mayor" report, which summarizes the accomplishments of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. Here is her first report:
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort Athletes Dominate Winter X Games
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 1:55pm
The Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo., had the trademark of Sierra-at-Tahoe stamped on it this weekend in the form of medals won. In separate events, Jamie Anderson took home a gold, Maddie Bowman a silver and Hannah Teeter, a bronze. Here's the release provided by Sierra Resort:
Opinion: Accomplishments and challenges of sheriff’s department
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 2:01amEl Dorado County 2011 Sheriff's Report; future challenges include county gaining more inmates
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:33pm
To the citizens of El Dorado County,
The year 2011 is wrapped up, and so is my first year as your Sheriff. This year end report is to provide you, the community we serve, with information outlining some of the achievements by the men and women that make up your Sheriff’s Office. I believe it is my obligation to keep you, as the taxpayers of El Dorado County, informed as to the direction and accomplishments of this office.
California wildlife makes headlines in 2011
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:10amThe year of 2011 was anything but quiet for the California Department of Fish and Game.
Pesky bears, a roaming gray wolf, significant poaching arrests, tsunami relief work and dramatic wildlife rescues were among the stories that captured the public’s attention.
DFG also welcomed new Director Charlton H. Bonham, who was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in August.
SAUNDERS: Where windbags dare to outlaw plastic bags
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 9:37amOn his official website, San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi starts his list of accomplishments with this item: "Plastic Bag Ban: First-in-the-Nation ban on plastic bags in chain grocery stores...
CAREER ADVICE: Writing beyond the resume
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:51amYou've written your resume and feel good about how you've showcased your special skills and accomplishments. You've polished and reviewed it and had a friend or relative look it over, too. You feel...
Rahlves not done contributing to the world of skiing
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:03pmHe will be inducted into the inaugural class of the Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition International Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, for his accomplishments as ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../rahlves-not-d...
Heavenly and Northstar Ignite with winter opening this weekend
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:00pm
With the Vail Resorts tie-in Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort and the newly renamed Northstar California mountain site are entering the early opening race behind Boreal. This is rare for Northstar to open early and with the new trails it's gotta get the season to a quick start. I hope to be there!
Here's Heavenly's announcement: Click here for details.
Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Public Forum Nov. 16 at Kings Beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 3:39pmBy Peter Brumis
The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on November 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the North Tahoe Events Center, located at 8318 North Lake Boulevard in Kings Beach.
Regional transportation issues will be focus of November workshops
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 4:28pmBy Jeff Cowen
The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization will host two workshops November 1 and 3 to get public input on transportation priorities. The workshops are part of a four-year update of the Regional Transportation Plan (Mobility 2035) being carried out by TMPO and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The agencies encourage public input to better serve the needs of the community, according to TRPA Transportation Planning Manager Nick Haven.
Lake Tahoe law firm sets bar for environmental cases
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 5:03pmNEWS RELEASE — With recent success guiding the approval process for major projects at Lake Tahoe, the accomplishments of law firm Feldman McLaughlin Thiel reflect a rising correlation in the spectacular mountain community between a healthy environment and a healthy economy.
Long-time League to Save Lake Tahoe director resigns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:25pm
League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.
League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.
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