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Food-waste recycling grows, pressuring compost makers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 2:05pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - Atlantis Casino Resort got lots of warm media attention last month as it launched a program to recycle organics - food wastes and the like - through a Carson City composting ...
Shuttle bus mishap on Highway 50 sends 1 to hospital
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 3:09pm
An accident this morning involving a casino shuttle carrying 18 passengers on Highway 50 in Douglas County was reportedly caused by a mechanical problem, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The accident was reported at around 9:30 a.m. One person was transported to Carson Tahoe Hospital for unspecified claimed injuries.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Kick-off 2012 with Speed Networking Event
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 12:57am
Speed Networking kicks-off Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ 2012 schedule of events, Thursday, Jan. 26, upstairs at The Fresh Ketch from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. with a cash bar, fun and games.
New storm to arrive on Sunday; ski resorts prepare for brisk business
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 12:34pmWinter weather continues through today in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Ski resorts report up to 2 feet of snow from the system which arrived Friday and continues today. The National Weather Service in Reno reports that a second and much colder storm will move into the area on Sunday into Monday, dropping temperatures and bringing more snow. Here is the latest from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority on the storms:
Roethlisberger settles lawsuit by woman who accused him rape at Tahoe hotel-casino
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 7:45pmThe civil lawsuit filed by a former Harrah’s Lake Tahoe casino host claiming Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger raped her while he was visiting Lake Tahoe for a celebrity golf tournament in 2008 has been resolved.
Heavenly opens Cal to Nevada crossover trail
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 11:32amFor those of us who have been waiting to transit from California to Nevada at Heavenly Mountain Resort, the wait is over. The crossover trial is now open. That in conjunction with the predicted natural sow heading our way is indeed good news. Like many I've been waiting to ski Heavenly until the crossover trial opened. Now I'm off to the slopes.
Harrah's and Harveys donate $21,400 to CALSTAR
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Randy Conroy, the regional vice president for finance at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys Resort and Casino, was on the slopes for opening day at Heavenly in 2004. It w...
Harrah's and Harveys donate $21,400 to CALSTAR
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 12:40pmSTATELINE, Nev. - Randy Conroy, the regional vice president for finance at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys Resort and Casino, was on the slopes for opening day at Heavenly in 2004. It was an ear...
'G men' are coming to Tahoe Comedy North
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:35pmThe comedy isn't rated "G," but that letter will be the theme of the night.Mark G. headlines and G. King is the host of Tahoe Comedy North, Tuesday, Jan. 17 in the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room....
The nightly magic starts tonight in Golden Cabaret
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:27pmWith a long-running show, it's important to be in shape.Alex Ramon is a magician and a runner who tonight begins an extended run of "Illusion Fusion" in the Horizon Casino Resort Golden Cabaret....
Gaming win up in Nevada, down at Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:18pmDespite a drop in Stateline casino gaming revenue in November, the state posted gains. Throughout Nevada revenues jumped 7 percent from November 2010 to November 2011. Casinos brought in $880 million....
Illusion Fusion show at Horizon
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:59am
"Illusion Fusion" is a brand new, high-energy theatrical show opening Thursday, Jan. 12 at 8 pm at the Horizon Golden Cabaret.
Starring Master Magician Alex Ramon, and featuring mind-blowing illusions, slight-of-hand close-up, and unique, never-before-seen magic that defines the word "art".
Nightly magic show to begin in Horizon's Golden Cabaret
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 6:00amThe new year will feature a new nightly show in the Horizon Casino Resort Golden Cabart."Illusion Fusion," a brand new, high-energy theatrical show will Award-Winning Master Magician Alex Ramon & F...
Nightly magic show to begin in Horizon's Golden Cabaret
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 6:00amThe new year will feature a new nightly show in the Horizon Casino Resort Golden Cabart."Illusion Fusion," a brand new, high-energy theatrical show will Award-Winning Master Magician Alex Ramon & F...
Revenues Increase But Major Nevada Casinos Lost $4 Billion In FY2011
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 3:22pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s major casinos saw total revenues increase to $22 billion last fiscal year, but the 256 properties reported a net loss of just under $4 billion, the Gaming Control Board reported today.
It was the third year of losses in a row. The only other loss since records have been kept came in 2002.
The report, called the Nevada Gaming Abstract, analyzes those casino properties grossing $1 million or more in gaming revenue for the year ending June 30, 2011.
The Treasure Hunters Roadshow to stop at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 6:00amModern day treasure hunters are in South Lake Tahoe through Jan. 7 at the Quality Inn & Suites casino area.Mark their calendars for the opportunity to meet one-on-one with specialists from Treasure...
Douglas authorities report 10 arrests in casino area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 8:55amNew Year's Eve at Lake Tahoe went off without many problems, Douglas County authorities report, with crowds down to around 30,000 within the Stateline casino areas. There were 10 arrests during the celebration and a DUI arrest outside the casino area, said DCSO Sgt. Jim Halsey.
Among the charges were disorderly conduct, trespassing, minor consuming alcohol, battery, domestic battery, battery on a peace officer and civil protective custody.
CHP officer involved in fatal accident on Hwy 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 4:08pmOfficers on the South Shore are reporting most of the New Year's Eve revelry in the casino area and at the SnowGlobe Music Festival at Lake Tahoe Community ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../chp-officer...
Walnut Creek man killed by California Highway Patrol SUV at Lake Tahoe on Highway 50
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 3:04amUPDATED 1:30PM: A 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle early Sunday morning, New Year's Day, on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported around 12:40 a.m. Sunday morning, said NHP Troopers Mike Edgell and Chuck Allen. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family, died at the scene of the accident.
SLTPD: Enjoy New Year's Eve festivities safely
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 11:06amNew Years Eve is nearly here. In town is the three-day Snow Globe Music Festival that began Thursday and will run through Dec. 31. The festival will be held on the sports field adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Community College on Al Tahoe Boulevard. We encourage our locals and visitors who desire to venture outdoors on New Year’s Eve to enjoy the celebration there.
Douglas County authorities prepare for New Year's Eve revelry
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 2:46pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe, on Saturday, December 31st, 2011. Each year upwards of 50,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
"Xstadic" at Horizon Casino New Years Eve 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 12:19pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Mon Jan 02 2012 .
December 31, 2011 - 9:00pm Our band, Xstadic out of El Dorado Hills Ca, will be performing at the Horizon Casino on both Dec.30th with part of the band at the Cabaret bar and the full band New Years Ever Dec 31st,in the Aspen Lounge. Xstadic will be playing a mix of Rock n Roll for your dancing and listening pleasure. Songs by some of the greats like Van Halen, REM, Deep Purple, Puddle of Mudd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ACDC,Guns n Roses, and ZZ Top to name a few.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:55pmMike Bradford, owner of Lakeside Inn Casino in Stateline, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District. • Pamela Harris, 56, of Placerville has been appo...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 3:52pmMike Bradford, owner of Lakeside Inn Casino in Stateline, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District. • Pamela ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../snippets-ab...
Hyatt awards $10,000 to League to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 2:19pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, through the efforts of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, announced today that it has awarded to the League to Save Lake Tahoe wit...
Stateline casino win up in October
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:54amPeople parted with their money up and down Nevada in October. Casinos reported an 8.1 percent increase – or $961 million – compared to a year ago. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../stateline-casino-win-up-...
Stateline casino win up in October
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:25pmTahoe in the fall, the tourists keep coming. The Las Vegas Strip was up 13.3 percent, downtown Vegas up 8.1 percent, and Reno down 12.3 percent, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Friday....
Arson at defunct casino extinguished quickly
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 11:45amSTATELINE — Tahoe Douglas firefighters are looking for the individual who set fire to the cloth hanging on the scaffolding of the old Bill's Casino at Stateline. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../arson...
Stateline casino win up in October
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 11:45amTahoe in the fall, the tourists keep coming. The Las Vegas Strip was up 13.3 percent, downtown Vegas up 8.1 percent, and Reno down 12.3 percent, according ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../stateline-casino...
Fire reported at former Bill's Casino
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:35amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District responded to a report of a fire at the former Bill's Casino building early Wednesday morning.Someone lit a plastic construct...
Opinion: Tahoe food pantry expresses thanks
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 11:15pmTo the community,. Tahoe Community Church Food Pantry would like to say thank you for the generous donations to our Food Pantry from the community. MontBleu casino and its employees continued their tr...
Nevada Tax Collections Remain On Track Despite Gaming Volatility
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 5:46pm
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Despite ongoing volatility in Nevada’s gaming industry, strong consumer buying is helping to keep the state’s tax revenues on an even keel four months into the new two-year budget, state officials say.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Food pantry grateful for donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 3:37pmThank you from Tahoe Community Church for the generous community donations to our Food Pantry!MontBleu Casino and its employees continued the tradition of the last several years, and generously don...
Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival on Dec. 10 at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 6:56pmThe 10th annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival offers gnarly footage as “all-risk” describes the fast paced, high energy series of extreme sports short films that premiere Saturday, Dec. 10 at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.
Lake Tahoe, recognized as a breeding ground for elite athletes and year-round adventurers, is designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure with the film festival a perfect reflection of that outdoor culture.
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 7:36am![VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg](http://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg "Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala")
Event Date:
February 11, 2012 - 5:30pm Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nev. Guests will be received by:
Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana Lee, Mrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias.
— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
Crystal Bay's Red Room harvests 'Cali Cottonfields' with Bluhms and pals
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 2:55pmThe Bakersfield sound Merle Haggard helped create thrived in the Red Room at Crystal Bay Casino on Nov. 9. There was no shortage of talent from the West-Coast-all-star collective consisting of t...
Offenbacher talks Tahoe Adventure Film Festival and Flying Wild in Alaska
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:41am
It has been quite a year for Lake Tahoe's outdoor adventure tribal elder Todd Offenbacher. The film festival founder, Lake Tahoe TV host, mountaineer and unofficial statesmen of all things uniquely outdoors has been to the Arctic Circle, just returned from a trip to Antarctica, and will be featured in two segments on the popular Discovery Channel program Flying Wild in Alaska.
Music Festivals, Entertainment and Fireworks on tap over holidays at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:09pm
By the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Lake Tahoe South is New Year’s celebration central with Snow Globe, a three-day outdoor music festival with over 40 world-class musicians on three main stages, firework shows, combined with a myriad of outdoor recreation, entertainment and nightlife, providing action-packed holiday season for kids of all ages.
Annual winter swap at MontBleu to support Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 23rd Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa at South Shore Lake Tahoe Nov. 18-19. Proceed...
Fishing report through Nov. 23
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 12:59amHere is this week's fishing report, through Nov. 23, for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon:
Pray for Snow with Sierra-at-Tahoe on Thursday
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 11:10pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe resort's annual pre-season Pray for Snow party is Thursday night at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa's Opal Lounge. Contests including the first ever "La Niña" contest will give winter worshippers a chance to win gear including a sweet set-up from Rome snowboards and a Sierra Season Pass.
Double-barreled night of bluegrass with Michigan band
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 2:01pmIf you hear "Handguns" at Crystal Bay Casino Saturday at 9 p.m., there's no need to hit the floor or run for the exits. Instead, fight your way to the front of the crowd in the Crown Room and ge...
Junior Brown's amazing night at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:31pmSmoke rose from the strings of Junior Brown's "guit-steel" as he picked into musical yesteryear Friday, Nov. 4, in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Casino. It was my first Junior Brown concert, and...
September casino revenue declines
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 8:27amNevada casino winnings declined nearly 6 percent in September over 2010 figures, with South Shore Lake Tahoe down 14 percent, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports. Carson Valley casinos, which include Carson City, saw a slight decline at 2.54 percent.
Statewide Nevada casinos report a 5.8 percent decrease compared to September 2010.
Tickets for 3-day South Shore music fest on sale today
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/05/2011 - 1:42amWith thousands of people milling about the Stateline casino corridor each New Year's Eve with nothing to do but be cold and drink, South Lake Tahoe has come up with an alternative for this crowd a...
Christopher Titus' dark past enhances White House bid
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:13pmChristopher Titus returns to a familiar venue Saturday when the comedian performs at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.Titus' first time on a big stage was in the showroom when the casino was Caesars...
Daniel Tosh at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:18am
Comedian and social commentator Daniel Tosh is coming to Tahoe December 16 & 17 at 9:00pm at the Theater in MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa.
Tosh.0 is a weekly, topical series that takes on everything the Internet has to offer through comedian Daniel Tosh's sarcastic and biting point-of-view. Every week, Tosh spins commentary about blogs and vlogs both popular and obscure, tweets and pokes, popular sites and new technologies.
Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:52am
Designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is a perfect summary of outdoor culture. The show begins the minute the doors open at 6:30 p.m in the MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa Showroom. Dramatic action photography from Aurora Photos flashes on the big screen while Little Jon Flip, go-go dancers and a deejay pump up the crowd.
Bassnectar, Pretty Lights to play New Year's festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 8:37amWith headliners like Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation and the Glitch Mob, SnowGlobe Music Festival - far away from the aimless wanderers on Casino Corridor - will undoubtedly be t...
Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation to play New Year's festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 8:37amWith headliners like Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation and the Glitch Mob, SnowGlobe Music Festival - far away from the aimless wanderers on Casino Corridor - will undoubtedly be the place to be this New Year's Eve. SnowGlobe will be held on Lake Tahoe Community College's soccer field Dec. 29-31.
For three days the festival will sprawl out in the luxuriant setting of Lake Tahoe’s south shore, offering three main stages and more than 40 world-class musicians to help ring in what is sure to be an unbeatable New Year’s Eve celebration,
A limited amount of reduced-cost, “Early Bird” festival passes go on sale Friday, November 4, 2011. Following that, “Advance” 3-day passes go on sale Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (also in limited supply). Regular 3-day passes go on sale winter 2011 with the exact date to be announced. Patrons are encouraged to start planning their trips soon. Go to http://snowglobemusicfestival.com for more.
