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Outdoors with Don Q: Fall fishing and hanging it up for the season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:24amBy Don Quilici
With winter weather creeping around the corner, and with many California waters scheduled to close for the year on Nov. 15, this is my annual reminder for those fishermen who plan to hang it up for the year after a few more fall casts.
Many of you prefer not to fish during the winter months or have absolutely no interest in ice fishing, so this article is specifically written for you. (Hmmm, come to think of it, this article is also worth reading by those of you who plan to continue fishing until the weather warms back up, again).
Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe celebrates festivals, fall colors and fine dining
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 3:50pm
NEWS RELEASE — Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina, Lake Tahoe’s favorite family resort, is gearing down for an anticipated season of fall colors, crisp mountain air, special events, activities, dining with a view and lakefront lodging value.
Located on Tahoe’s south shore, Camp Richardson is an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca. The fall season offers warm days and sweater-wearing nights that allow guests to take in hiking, biking, live music and beach time without the larger summer crowds.
Boys and Girls Club Lake Tahoe Golf Classic set for October
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:41pmThe 18th annual Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament, an annual favorite of locals and visitors, is set for Monday, Oct. 17 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club to continue its work with local children. Last year the BGCLT raised over $35,000 with this year’s goal to break $45,000.
Greenwave wipes out Vikings
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:11pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One team played good volleyball, while the other dropped the ball. The Fallon Greenwave came to South Tahoe and beat the Vikings in four games, winning the final three...
South Tahoe Greenway moves forward
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:06amSouth Lake Tahoe residents are one big step closer to having their own multi-use trail that will connect major points through town."It feels really good to get to the milestone where most of the...
South Tahoe Greenway moves forward
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:06amSouth Lake Tahoe residents are one big step closer to having their own multi-use trail that will connect major points through town."It feels really good to get to the milestone where most of the...
Focus groups reveal Nevada tourism branding challenges
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:01amNevada tourism leaders trying to figure out the best way to brand the Silver State to attract visitors may have a bigger challenge on their hands than they thought. Six focus groups in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, demonstrated little knowledge of the Silver State and its tourism attractions including Lake Tahoe, reports the Las Vegas Sun. Go here for the story.
Chris Isaak at Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 11:18pmThroughout his impressive recording career Chris Isaak has tunefully and artfully explored the good, the bad and the ugly of love. Well known for his hits "Wicked Game" and "Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing", Isaak will be live at Harrah's Lake Tahoe inside the South Shore room on Oct. 1.
Fishing report for Sept. 21-28
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 9:30pmHere is the fishing report for the week of Sept. 21-28. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Tahoe Grille Hosts Final Summer Chamber Business Mixer
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 11:42amJoin the Tahoe Chamber on Wednesday, September 21st from 5:30-7:30pm for the September Business After Hours Mixer. Tahoe Grille will host this last hoorah of the summer on their newly remodeled outdoor patio while serving up tray passed Hors d'ouvres and wine or beer by the glass. Admission includes 2 drink tickets, great food, fun raffle prizes and good company.
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation announces 2011-12 programs, scholarship opportunities
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 1:54pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has opened registration for the 2011 – 2012 Alpine, Freestyle, Freeride and Snowboard Programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Lake Tahoe foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online, at the HSSF building, or by calling the HSSF administration office. Those who register and pay in full now will receive the early registration pricing; prices increase $100 on November 1, 2011.
2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is Oct. 2-9
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 8:17amThe 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is a celebration of the scrumptious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain-dining destination in the country.
WHS volleyball wins three straight
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 10:39amThe Warriors had a three game stretch this past week, playing Virginia City on Wednesday, North Tahoe on Thursday and Yerington on Friday, and it was a good week for them as they beat North Tahoe a...
Nevada Unemployment Rate Climbs
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 9:26amBy Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
The statewide unemployment rate has increased to 13.4 percent, up from 12.9 percent in July. In all, 176,200 people were out of work in August.
Unemployment in Las Vegas rose for the fourth straight month. the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) reported this morning. The jobless rate jumped to 14.2 percent in August, up from 14 percent in the prior month.
Songs of War are a good thing with Lonnie Jordan
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:48amSometimes fans at War concerts are surprised to hear so many familiar songs.The band has recorded numerous hits since 1969, including "Low Rider," "Cisco Kid," "Spill the Wine," "Summer,RCopy...
Fishing report through Sept. 21
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:45pmHere is the fishing report for the week through Sept. 21. The report covers Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra.
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:55am
By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
Stateline casinos see 25 percent revenue increase in July
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 7:27amGood news for South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos to report this morning. Stateline gaming establishments saw a 25.42 percent increase in revenue over July 2010 figures, according to figures released today from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Statewide casinos had an overall 3.66 percent increase in "gaming win" for the month.
Invading clams in chilly Tahoe slow to reproduce
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:00pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - When it comes to invading clams, Lake Tahoe might not be a very good place to make babies.That's the encouraging conclusion of new research by scientists at the University of N...
Fishing report through Sept. 14
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 5:55pm
Here is this week's fishing report for Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra and southern Oregon. This report runs this weekend through Sept. 14.
Grape-stomping good time at Northstar's Autumn Food and Wine Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 2:37pmHow can you tell autumn is about to arrive?Look for people with purple feet. The Village Grape Stop and Vineyard Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 9 will be done by teams of adults and singles, more tha...
'Brighter Days' indeed; JJ Grey and Mofro returning to Tahoe, set to release live DVD/CD
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 2:46pmJJ Grey's live performance recorded for a DVD was so good a CD was also produced."Brighter Days," a two-hour DVD and a 78-minute CD recorded in January at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse, will be relea...
Grape-stomping good time at Northstar's Autumn Food and Wine Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 2:39pmHow can you tell autumn is about to arrive?Look for people with purple feet. The Village Grape Stop and Vineyard Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 9 will be done by teams of adults and singles, more tha...
South Lake Tahoe woman among those killed, husband wounded in IHOP shooting
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 8:55am
Florence Donovan-Gunderson and her husband Wally Gunderson, who split their time between Southern California and their home in the Tahoe Keys, were having breakfast at IHOP in Carson City Tuesday morning when a gunman shattered their lives forever.
According to a family friend, Florence was killed inside the restaurant, along with three Nevada National Guard members, while Wally was wounded. A man interviewed by KRNV 4 described how he applied first aid to Wally, while his wife was obviously killed instantly.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office held a news conference at 9 a.m. this morning to officially release the names of the victims.
Suzy Krzaczek, a teacher at South Tahoe Middle, said her and the victim's families had been close friends for more than 30 years. She said that Wally had called her mother yesterday from the hospital to take care of the couple's dog before he was wheeled into surgery.
UNR helps scientists take the world’s temperature as well as Lake Tahoe to monitor invasive weeds
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:56pm
By Mike Wolterbeek
From the suffocating heat of Death Valley to the bone-chilling cold of Antarctica, scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno are leading the way in new, more precise methods of collecting important temperature data from around the world.
Good news on Tahoe's clam colony front
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:51am
When it comes to invading clams, Lake Tahoe might not be a very good place to make babies. That's the encouraging conclusion of new research by scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno who found that cold temperatures and lack of food combine to discourage reproduction of Asian clams in the lake.
Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 1:38amJoin fans of fine wine, good times and great food for the high point of autumn at Lake Tahoe at the Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival, Sept. 9-11 at the Village at Northstar. In addition to food, wine and cooking competitions among renowned chefs and vintners, the skies of Northstar will resonate with music, art, seminars, cooking demonstrations, tastings, a grape stomp all topped off with the Sunday Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting.
Alpen Wine Festival a Squaw Valley tradition
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 9:48amThere will be plenty of wining at the Village of Squaw Valley. That is whining without the "h," and it is for a good cause.The 23rd annual Alpen Wine Festival Sunday, Sept. 4 will present more t...
Good games by Whittell goalies not enough for wins against Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:00amTRUCKEE, Calif - The Whittell High soccer teams opened Sierra League play with a couple of shutout losses at Truckee on Tuesday, the boys by a score of 5-0 and the girls 4-0.Whittell goalie Aust...
California free fishing day this Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:44am
By Don Quilici
The second of California’s two free Fishing Days will be over the Labor Day holiday weekend on Saturday, Sept. 3. The other Free Fishing Day was back on July 2. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license.
You'll be able to fish wherever you like in California. However, you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
So, be sure to obey those rules and regulations. Don’t do something illegal. If you do, and if you get caught, it could be very expensive.
Fishing report through Sept. 6
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 11:39pm
By Don Quilici
Here is the fishing report for the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
The Muscle Show at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 3:52amSacramento television station News Channel 10 has a good write-up and photos of Saturday's Anytime Fitness Presents the Tahoe Show at MontBleu Resort, Casino & Spa. Go here for the story, here for the website and here for Livestrong.com's fitness guide. Good luck.
South Tahoe schools move to gold bracket
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 11:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a good day for both South Tahoe High School and George Whittell High School volleyball at the Yerington Tournament. STHS went 2-1 on the day, dropping their only m...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cycling Advocates for Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 7:23pmHey cycling advocates - let's not let the perfect be the enemy of the good. The JPA has offered a reasonable way to use funds left over from Measure S that balances the diverse interests of our com...
Weekend Fishing Report
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 9:45am
By Don Quilici
Here's the fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Racing the Tahoe Sierra 100
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 6:00amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Did you happen to notice all the mountain bike racers around Tahoe's north shore last weekend? If you did see one, there is a good chance he or she was here for the Tahoe Sierra 1...
Top 10 do's and don'ts of trail running
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 6:00pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - The other night I gave a brief seminar about trail shoes and on good and bad choices I've made over the years as a runner. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of those ...
Tahoe agency encourages property owners to control stormwater
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:33pm
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.
Drug store, gaming and restaurant slated for former Bill's building
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 4:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good bye Bill. Hello Dotty.After more than a year and a half, new tenants have been confirmed for the building previously occupied by Bill's Casino.A CVS drug store, a...
Reno-Tahoe champ Bettencourt out with rib injury
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 3:30pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - Defending champion Matt Bettencourt has withdrawn from the Reno-Tahoe Open because of a rib injury.Bettencourt got off to a good start Thursday morning with birdies on two of his ...
If Dick Van Dyke and Carol Burnett had a daughter...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 4:51pmAllan Havey returns, and it's a good thing, too. Allan can be a one-stop joke-producing machine. Sometimes I wish he had a portable stage with him - he's always coming up with something new. If he ...
SPORTS COLUMN: My 10 pet peeves about golfing, golfers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 3:14pmI'm an avid golfer, though not a very good one. I can count my rounds of under 90 on two hands. I'm usually between 90 and 94, and I hit enough good shots to keep me wanting to play the game.There ...
City's outdoor markets are ripe for good selection, good times
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 4:04pmFrom the freshest greens to a cowboy hat made from a beer bottle box, South Lake Tahoe's outdoor markets have it all. And aside from the goods, the city's increasing number of farmers markets an...
Wagner still holds lead after round two at Edgewood
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 7:47pmEDGEWOOD TAHOE - Conditions for scoring were good, and players took advantage of one more day around Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Saturday as day one leader Jack Wagner holds his lead heading into...
Want a good spot to watch the ACC? The TDT has you covered
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 7:49amEDGEWOOD TAHOE - Over 35,000 spectators per day encompassing six days are expected to pass through the gates at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev. this week.The madness started Tuesda...
