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Air service between Reno and San Jose to begin in June
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:46pmBeginning in June, two flights will be offered from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to San Jose International Airport via Alaska Airlines.
The new service is also tied to flights to Hawaii from Reno offered through Alaska Airlines.
Washoe Valley fire rages; Reno airport flights diverted
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:52pmLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Enough with SnowGlobe complaints, it was a good thing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:50amOK, already. Get over SnowGlobe. We know it was too loud, I could even hear it from my house (if I was outside). But it is being worked on. Next year Tahoe Airport, great location, still will be co...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Enough with SnowGlobe complaints, it was a good thing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:50amOK, already. Get over SnowGlobe. We know it was too loud, I could even hear it from my house (if I was outside). But it is being worked on. Next year Tahoe Airport, great location, still will be co...
Free flights for kids at Truckee airport
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 4:09am14, the Truckee-Tahoe Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association is ... Kids 8-17 who attend with their parents can fly for free out of Truckee Tahoe Airport. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../free-f...
Free flights for kids at Truckee airport
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:17pm14, the Truckee-Tahoe Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association is hosting its monthly pancake breakfast and Young Eagles Flights. Kids 8-17 who attend with their parents can fly for free out o...
Sign and Snow Removal Ordinance presentation
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:34amA sign and snow removal ordinance presentation will be made by city officials on Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport in the City Council Chamber. The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce reminds residents that there are new responsibilities and help available for business owners in regards to these two ordinances. Save yourself hours of time attempting to interpret these requirements; attend this presentation and get the facts you need to know so you can be proactive.
Amodei Says He Rejects Congressional Earmarks
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 6:37pm
CARSON CITY — Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., said today he opposes the earmark process used to fund various projects around the country, advocating instead that state priorities for federal support go through a regular budget review.
“The problem with earmarks, when you look at them, it’s symbolic largely, because it’s not that it’s a huge part of the federal budget,” he said. “But a lot of them appear at the end with absolutely no hearings and they are in bills.
Hangar construction completed at Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mountain West Aviation announced the completion of a new executive hangar at Lake Tahoe Airport this week.Completion of the hangar is the "most significant private inv...
Lose the fleece, bring out the shorts in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 1:12amAt Lake Tahoe Airport the mercury crept up to 56 degrees Dec. 26, breaking the record of 55 set in 1976. Truckee ... 25 the 55-degree reading in South Lake Tahoe tied the record first set in 1980. The...
Airline travel during the holidays can be less
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 10:27pmOfficials at Reno-Tahoe International Airport are expecting nearly 13400 daily passengers arriving and departing through the region during the holiday. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../airline-travel-duri...
Members needed for Measure R committees
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 3:58pmMembers are expected to be chosen at the Jan 20 JPA board meeting It starts at 9am at Lake Tahoe Airport Applicants are encouraged to attend the meeting If ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../members-needed-...
$47 mil. face lift begins at Reno-Tahoe airport
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 5:53amBy Yun Long, Reno Gazette-Journal. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is under construction again. The $47 million, 17-month-long Gateway Project, which ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../47-mil-face-lift-beg...
Reno-Tahoe International Airport to undergo $40 million in renovations
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 9:53am
Beginning today the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be undergoing $40 million in renovations, including a Lake Tahoe-themed ticket lobby. The Gateway Project, which will bring about 275 jobs now through April 2013, features an upgrade to the baggage claim area, creating a first floor single security checkpoint, plus new retail and places to eat.
South Shore recreation JPA board to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 2:49pmThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet Dec. 5 at 1pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. The board expects to establish the process and schedule for seeking applicants for the ...
South Shore recreation JPA board to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:37amThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet Dec . 5 at 1pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. The board expects to establish the process ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-shore-re...
Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:42pmBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.
City announces three new fire department shift commanders
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:16pm
By Nancy Kerry
The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce a promotional ceremony for three new Fire Department Shift Commanders will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011. The ceremony will take place at the City’s Administration Offices (South Lake Tahoe Airport) at 2:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Being promoted to Shift Commander are Jim Drennan, Rob Hembree and Dan Sullivan. In announcing the appointments, City Manager Tony O’Rourke said, “The three Commanders will have significant responsibilities and have demonstrated the capacity to carry them out. We are pleased to announce their promotions.”
Reno-Tahoe International hosts tribal exhibit
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 12:33pmRENO, Nev. - Reno-Tahoe International Airport is hosting the first American Indian cultural exhibit in the airport's 50-year history.Gov. Brian Sandoval plans to join leaders of the Washoe and Pyra...
Treetop adventure park in the works for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 7:00pmWe went through it twice because we liked it so much,” Sherry Miller, who runs Lake Tahoe Airport, said. “It's a high-rope course. It's a fantastic outdoor activity ...www.laketahoenews.net/.....
South Lake Tahoe may outsource airport management
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/05/2011 - 10:14amBy Kathryn Reed. Lake Tahoe Airport in the near future may not be run by people on South Lake Tahoe's payroll. “It's not so much what we save in employee costs, as it is having a more entrepre...
Winter seasons filled with Granlibakken ski lodging packages
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:04pmTahoe's original ski resort, Granlibakken, near Tahoe City, is lodging central in 2012 with various ski and stay packages for seven area resorts.
“How much more warm weather and sunshine can we take,” laughed Kay Williams, deadpanning over last season’s epic seven-month winter and 700+ inches of snow. “Sure, various ski resorts like to be the first to open or last to close, but we want folks to know that we’re ready with early-season offerings.”
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge plans unveiled (WITH SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 6:19pm
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.”
Fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant returns home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:35pm
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.
U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant's body to arrive in Reno tonight
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 12:21pmThe 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.
Memorial services planned for fallen soldier
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Memorial services for U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant are planned for this week.Fant's body is scheduled to be flown into Lake Tahoe Airport about 12:50 p.m. Wednesday.Fant d...
Services in S. Tahoe for man killed in Afghanistan
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 10:19pmFant, who attended South Tahoe High School, died Sept. 26 fighting in Afghanistan. Garrett Fant. His body will be flown to Lake Tahoe Airport on Oct. 5. This document has more information about the me...
Memorial services planned for fallen soldier
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 10:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Memorial services for U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant are planned for this week.Fant's body is scheduled to be flown into Lake Tahoe Airport Wednesday. The time of the arriva...
Memorial services announced for U.S Army soldier Garrett Fant
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 10:46amFamily and friends have announced memorial services in South Lake Tahoe this week for U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, 21, who died on Sept. 26, 2011 in Afghanistan.
Here is what was sent to us:
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 8:49pmSouth Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole's state of the city address has been moved to Oct. 18 at 6pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. • Julia Mancuso left Chile for her home at Squaw Valley to shoot a profile piece...
Tahoe Toy Run
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 8:36amThe 21st annual Tahoe Toy Run roll through South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Oct. 1, The South Lake Tahoe event is a major fundraiser for Christmas Cheer, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food to needy families and Christmas toys to underprivileged children. Motorcycles will start at the Horizon Casino at Stateline beginning at 10 a.m. and parade down Highway 50, led by Santa Claus, to the Lake Tahoe Airport. Entertainment will include raffle prizes, auction, barbecue, and live music featuring the Cash Only band and Deep Fryed Mojo playing from noon to 8 p.m.
Pilot hurt in morning plane crash at Truckee Tahoe Airport
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 12:01pmA pilot was seriously injured after a twin-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Lake Tahoe.
Kevin Bumen, director of aviation at Truckee Tahoe Airport, said the pilot was the only person onboard when the Piper Aztec crashed on airport grounds and caught fire about 9:20 a.m. this morning. Go here to read the story.
City says to avoid Upper Truckee Restoration Project area
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 11:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is urging people to stay away from the construction activity near a section of the Upper Truckee River located near to the Airport.The area i...
Power outage hits more than 3,000 homes
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 3:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Energy reported a power outage that affected more than 3,000 customers in the South Lake Tahoe area. Affected houses range from near the airport to Al Tahoe, and ...
More city services on the chopping block; budget meeting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 9:07amBy Li Terrell
A special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss the 2011-12 budget will be held this Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. Not only is this the first look the public will have at the proposed budget, but this may be the only opportunity for public input before layoffs in crucial departments like streets and recreation. The regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Gas station proposal goes to Planning Commission today
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 9:16amBy the Tahoe Business Monitor
The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission is scheduled to vote today on whether to approve a new gas station, car wash and convenience store at the “Y”
shopping center.
The project would replace the vacant service station at 1020 Emerald Bay Road, next to the Raley’s supermarket, which was recently demolished.
New terrain, wider trails and a whole lot of South Lake Tahoe festivities ahead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 7:48pm
LAKE TAHOE — If another La Nina visits the Sierra this winter – all-time records were approached in 2010-11 with more than 700 inches of snow – Tahoe South ski resorts are ready to roll on another epic season.
Flight originating in South Lake Tahoe ends in back of passenger ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:50amThe CHP shut down that portion of Highway 29 for about 40 minutes after the crash. The pilot, who flew from Lake Tahoe Airport in South Lake Tahoe, was planning to land at Napa County Airport before t...
Air show to wrap up busy season for airport
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake in the Sky Air Show will mark the end of the airport's busy season, which, as it turns out, wasn't all too busy. And it's a chance for airport staff to invite...
Volunteers Needed for Lake in the Sky Air Show
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 3:26am
Volunteer some time and see the 22nd annual Lake in the Sky Air Show for free. Not a bad deal. Organizers of the air show say they're still in need of a few more volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
2011 Lake in The Sky Air Show
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 4:01pm
The 22nd annual Lake in the Sky Air Show, considered the biggest and best air show in the high Sierra is on Saturday, Aug. 27 beginning at 8 a.m. and runs throughout the day.
You won’t want to miss the spectacular opening ceremonies Warbird ‘fly bys!’ And then get up close to several vintage Warbirds and military static display aircraft, including the Air Forces C-17 Globemaster, and the #1 rated fighter plane of WWII - the legendary P-51 Mustang. Plus many more Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corp aircraft on display.
Council to talk charter, pensions, marijuana
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will meet starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Airport. Here are some of the issues to be discussed.Charter v. General Law cityWhat'...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:10pmSouth Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole will give a state of the city address Oct. 20 at 6pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. • Chase International real estate agents Joshua Talayka and Edee Campbell were the only to...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 12:18pmSouth Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole will give a state of the city address Oct. 20 at 6pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. • Chase International real estate agents Joshua ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets...
Quick response quashes Alpine wildfire
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 4:29pmMINDEN, Nev. - A rapid response quickly contained an 81-acre wildfire that at its height forced the evacuation of Indian Creek Campground and threatened the Alpine County Airport.The Airport fire s...
Line halfway around Airport fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 8:21amMINDEN, Nev. - Firefighters have a line halfway around the 81-acre Airport fire burning near Indian Creek Reservoir in Alpine County.The Indian Creek Campground, which was evacuated this afterno...
City to talk TRPA, marijuana and redistricting Tuesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/15/2011 - 4:15pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will meet starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday at City Council Chambers at Lake Tahoe Airport.Marijuana home cultivationWhat's the issue?The City ...
