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Nevada Picked Second In First Season In Mountain West

LAS VEGAS – The University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack football team has been picked second in its inaugural season in the Mountain West and four Wolf Pack players were named to the 2012 Mountain West Football Preseason All-Conference Team. The polls and teams were announced Tuesday at the Mountain West's media event this week at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

South Lake Tahoe police investigate suspected murder-suicide

A man found dead and hanging from a tree Friday in an apparent suicide may have been involved in a homicide being investigated since Wednesday, South Lake Tahoe authorities report.

Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival to Kick Off World Canoe Project

Landing to the shores of Lake Tahoe this summer will be a cultural watershed of skilled Native American and indigenous carvers from around the world who are set out to build a 70-foot boat that will be taken across the globe.

Memorial Saturday for legendary broadcaster, hellraiser and satirist Travus T. Hipp

Services for legendary radio commentator Travus T. Hipp will be held this Saturday, May 26, in Silver City. Hipp died early Friday morning, May 18, at his Silver City home. He was 75, as old as the Golden Gate Bridge in his beloved San Francisco.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, in Silver City. Gathering, gnoshing and remembering will begin at the Silver City Community Center, 385 High Street, at 10:00 a.m. Food and refreshments will be provided. Those who wish may bring more.

South Lake Tahoe resident, Barton Health Employee Stella Ortega lands top spot on Dr. Oz Show

South Lake Tahoe resident and Barton Health employee, Stella Ortega, made it to the top 10 on Dr. Oz Show-Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You segment. Ortega is among 10 finalists to earn a spot in the show's season-long initiative. Viewers can vote on which finalist they feel should win the grand prize of $1 million by going to www.doctoroz.com. The winner will be announced on “The Dr. Oz Show” scheduled to air on May 23.

Washoe offers sacred name 'Tahnu Leweh' for Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe

With the Washoe Tribe's offering and support of El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago, a move is underway to rename Lakeview Commons Park at South Lake Tahoe in time for an official June 20 dedication.
Given its 6,000 year history, the Washoe Tribe has presented the name Tahnu Leweh (Pronounced Tah-New Lay-Way) which, in native language, means "all the people's place." It is a name the Tribe would like to gift to El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe as a symbol of peace, prosperity and goodness, said Darrel Cruz, Culture and Language Director for the Washoe Tribe.

TAHOE TODAY: Some things are meant to be

A few weeks ago, while in Hawaii, I learned of an event so profound that it made me stop and think of how the world really works. When I arrived in the islands for a short stay of work, I found mys...

It's hailing in Hawaii, storm in Tahoe is next

Hunker down folks, the Pineapple express is on its way to Tahoe.Yes, Tahoe, hail is falling from the sky in Oahu, Hawaii; hail the size of quarters to tennis balls. As I write this article, I am li...

TAHOE TODAY: Sometimes it snows in June

I will forever remember this saying "Sometimes It Snows In June." It wasn't long ago, maybe the 1980s, when we were living in Hawaii for a short period of time. I loved the Islands; however, Thanks...

Column: Getting Clear on The Life You Want

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

You can have the life you want. Seriously. You heard me. You can absolutely have the life you want. But you’re going to need to do some work. Are you ready?

AAA: Gas prices soar 15 cents in Northern California and Nevada

The February survey from AAA shows pump prices throughout Northern California and Nevada has soared by an average of 15 cents a gallon over last month.
In Northern California the average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.83; the average price in Nevada for is $3.51.

Air service between Reno and San Jose to begin in June

Beginning 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.

What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Homemade stir-fry Tahoe-style

Every winter at Tahoe I begin fantasizing about relocating to other states and countries. Today, it was Hawaii. It's not because we've been hit by super snowstorms teamed with shoveling powder a...

What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Homemade stir-fry Tahoe-style

Every winter at Tahoe I begin fantasizing about relocating to other states and countries. Today, it was Hawaii. It's not because we've been hit by super snowstorms teamed with shoveling powder a...

A cast of stars is missing from PGA Tour opener

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) - The list of who's not at the season-opening Tournament of Champions reads more like a "Who's Who."Missing are three of the four major champions - Charl Schwartzel, Darren Cla...

Patriots, 49ers lead Pro Bowl rosters

NEW YORK (AP) - The usual names - Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, Troy Polamalu, Tony Gonzalez - are headed for Hawaii, barring a trip to the Super Bowl.Joining them at the Pro Bowl will be the not quite ...

Wolf Pack takes on Southern Miss. in Hawaii on Saturday

Honolulu, Hawaii (TDT) - Hawaii has been anything but paradise for the Nevada Wolf Pack football team over the past four-plus decades."It hasn't been a vacation for us over there," said Wolf Pac...

Pearl Harbor survivors group: We will disband

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) - About 120 survivors of the Pearl Harbor bombing commemorated the Japanese attack and the thousands who lost their lives that day 70 years ago by observing a moment of si...

No. 22 Southern Miss to face Nevada in Hawaii Bowl

HONOLULU (AP) - Conference USA champions Southern Mississippi will face Western Athletic Conference runner-up Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl.The 22nd-ranked Golden Eagles (11-2) and the Wolf Pack (7-5) ...

Fajardo leads Nevada over Hawaii 42-28

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Cody Fajardo threw for three touchdowns and ran for a score as Nevada beat Hawaii 42-28 on Saturday night.Fajardo threw two touchdowns to Rishard Matthews, who had 118 yards in ca...

(UPDATED) Nationwide Test of The Emergency Alert System on Nov. 9

By Gail E. Powell
UPDATED 5PM: On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).  The duration of the test will last up to 30 seconds. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.   

U.S. dealt another La Niña winter but ‘wild card’ could trump it

Colder and wetter than average conditions in northern California and the Sierra may be what is in store this winter as La Niña will influence weather patterns for the second year in a row across the country, according to the annual Winter Outlook released by NOAA on Thursday.

Outdoors with Don Q: Visit a great website known as Modern Sportsman

By Don Quilici
If you are a sportsman or a sportswoman who hunts, fishes, camps, owns dogs, reloads ammo, cooks wild game, photographs, etc., you might want to take the time to visit www.modernsportsman.proboards.com.
About now, you're probably asking yourself, “What in the heck is this?

Tahoe Today | My connection with Jaycee Lee Dugard

My name is Dayle Schear and I am a psychic. I have lived in beautiful Lake Tahoe since 1974 with the exception of a brief time out in the islands of Hawaii. My husband and I moved back to the lake ...

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