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Public meeting next week for bike project
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Members of the public are invited to provide input on a "high priority section" of Nevada Stateline to Stateline Bikeway project next week.On Oct. 5, local, regional, sta...
Public meeting next week for bike project
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Members of the public are invited to provide input on a "high priority section" of Nevada Stateline to Stateline Bikeway project next week.On Oct. 5, local, regional, sta...
STHS and WHS compete in Stanford Invitational
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:31pmIn one of the largest meets of the year, the Stanford Invitational, South Tahoe High boys finished 13th and Whittell High School boys finished 19th in their divisions. Over 5,000 schools spread acr...
Forest Service plans to burn Angora piles this fall
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 7:37amBy Cheva Heck
U.S. Forest Service fire and fuels management crews plan to begin prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area this fall, burning piles created during the fuels reduction component of the Angora Ecosystem Restoration Project. Operations could begin as soon as next week.
Vikings unable to hold on against Elko
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This one hurts.South Tahoe led Elko High School 28-14 after the Vikings started the third quarter with a 55-yard diving touchdown run by Jacob Stowell. But by the time...
Two high school students cited for marijuana possession
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 11:14amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two South Tahoe High School students were cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia Monday following a K-9 search around student vehicles, said Lt. David S...
South Shore grad killed in Afghanistan
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 9:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Tahoe High School graduate was killed while serving in Afghanistan this week.Spc. Garrett Fant, 21, died Monday after his unit was attacked with an improvised ...
South Tahoe grad Army Spc. Garrett Fant dies in Afghanistan
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 8:59am
UPDATE: 9:50AM: We received word this morning that U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, 4th Calvary, died on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan. He was 21-years old and listed as attending South Tahoe High School. The U.S. Army has not sent an official notice of his death but it has been confirmed through the news organization KSAL out of Fort Riley, Kansas. Fant's mother is Julia Towle Farell of South Lake Tahoe.
The U.S. Army announcement to the press came this morning but details have remained vague. News also reached Fant's Facebook page. Word surfaced from family friend and Gold Star Mother Patty Smith, who's son Sgt. Tim Smith, of South Lake Tahoe, died April 7. 2008 in Iraq. According to KSAL, Garrett Fant died due to injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan. He was on patrol in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar Province on Monday of this week when the IED detonated.
Fant, who was listed on KSAL News Radio as being from American Canyon, Calif., was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Fant joined the Army in March 2009 as an indirect fire infantryman. This was his first deployment. Fant's awards include the Combat Infantryman's Badge, NATO Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, and the Army Service Ribbon.
K-9 units find drugs at STHS, 2 students suspended
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:59amTwo South Tahoe High School students have been suspended and face criminal charges after School Resources Officer Aaron Crawford said marijuana and paraphernalia were found in their vehicles on campus...
Vikings searching for consistency this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each week, coach Kevin Hennessee says his team needs to be consistent on offense and defense. After last weeks 49-20 loss to Dayton High, it was no different this week as...
'Great ShakeOut' public earthquake drill registration begins
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:54am
All California and Nevada residents, businesses, schools and organizations are urged to register now to be part of the world’s largest public earthquake drill - “The Great ShakeOut.” The University of Nevada, Reno’s Seismology Laboratory is again teaming Nevada up with California and new partners Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and Guam to build awareness and get residents to practice how to respond in an earthquake.
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah day
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 9:59amTemple Bat Yam, serving South Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Dayton and Carson Valley, welcomes members and visitors to join in observance of special services in anticipation of the Jewish High Holy Days...
Smoke from Sept. 12 fire continues to makes its way into Meyers, South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:08pm
Steady wind has pushed large amounts of smoke from a fire burning since Sept. 12 south of Highway 50 near Strawberry into Christmas Valley, Meyers and South Lake Tahoe this afternoon.
El Dorado Forest Service officials report the lightning-caused Long Fire, which has burned about 275 acres in timber and brush, is about 85 percent contained and poses no risk to life or property. The fire is burning at around 7,000 feet in the Packsaddle Pass area, three miles southwest of Strawberry in El Dorado County.
Confirmed: Squaw Valley and Alpine deal official
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:38amSquaw Valley USA, the iconic Lake Tahoe-area resort that has been home to some of the country’s top downhill skiers, is joining operations with neighboring Alpine Meadows. See story here. Here is the official press release dated today:
Non-invasive breast test identifies potential cancer risks
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 11:38am
By Rebecca Wass / Barton Health
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer affects 1 out of 8 women. This is a growing concern, since many breast cancers are found after the disease has been developing for years. Tahoe Women's Care is the region's only OB/GYN practice to offer the HALO® breast test. Designed to detect abnormal cells HALO® may help identify precancerous breast cells up to eight years earlier than might be found on a mammogram.
South Tahoe loses to Dayton
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:38amDAYTON, Nev. - Dayton High turned in a complete game against the South Tahoe Vikings in a 49-20 win in a key Northern 3A football game Friday night.The Dayton offense racked up big numbers while th...
Youth mountain bike races at Northstar
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 1:44amThe Sierra Nevada High School Racing Series comes to Northstar-at-Tahoe for three events this fall starting Saturday. Originally formed in the foothills around ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../youth-mount...
STHS soccer splits at Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:13pmThe boys' soccer team lost 3-0 at Sparks High School on Thursday. The girls team once again shut out their opponent, blanking Sparks 7-0. Coach Chris DeLeon said it was his subs on Thursday that pl...
WHS soccer falls to Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:07pmINCLINE VILLAGE, NEV. - Whittell High School took on Incline on the road on Thursday, with the boys dropping their match 2-1 and the girls losing 2-0.The boys ended their six-game scoreless drought...
Proud to Say: STHS boys' soccer has 12 senior rookies
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In last week's rout of Dayton High School, the boys' soccer team scored 13 goals. While that is special in its own right, a goal from Jason Reum in the 68th minute of ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for help with Homecoming float
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:16amOn behalf of the Freshman Float Committee at South Lake Tahoe High School, we would like to express our thanks to the generous folks who contributed to this year's successful Homecoming Float.Blue ...
Trade canned goods for free entry at Friday's STHS football, volleyball road games
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:10amDayton High School will host a canned food drive in an effort to help out the community's food bank at Friday's South Tahoe vs. Dayton football and volleyball games.For every can people bring, it i...
OBITUARY - John E. Peery III - 6/22/58 - 8/31/11
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:06amJohn attended George Whitell High School,excelling in all sports. He graduated in 1977. After graduating from high school he moved to Santa Barbaraand established a successful electrical contrac...
OBITUARY - John E. Peery III - 6/22/58 - 8/31/11
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:00amJohn attended George Whitell High School,excelling in all sports. He graduated in 1977. After graduating from high school he moved to Santa Barbaraand established a successful electrical contrac...
Tahoe Sierra Century
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 12:12amTahoe Sierra Century Ride is Sept. 24. The three routes of ... The ride benefits the music students at North Tahoe middle and high schools. To register or for ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/09/tahoe-si...
Kiwanis to hold dinner and mystery play fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 10:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe will hold a fundraiser Oct. 1 with the net proceeds to provide lights for the new football field at the South Lake Tahoe High School.The fu...
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.
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.
NIAA approves more realignment
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 11:01amRENO, Nev. - Realignment, again, is one step closer to reality for Nevada high school athletics.At its meeting in Reno on Sept. 8, the realignment committee of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities...
Whittell Warriors lose to defending state champs
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 10:51amThe Whittell Warriors lost 59-0 to defending state champions, Pershing County High School, on the road on Friday night. The Warriors were able to keep the game manageable in the first quarter, limi...
LIVE COVERAGE: Vikings homecoming game against Wooster
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 6:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Follow live coverage as the South Tahoe High School Vikings play a homecoming game against the Wooster Colts at Vikings Stadium.The Tribune will report on the game in ...
South Tahoe soccer dominates Dayton
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 6:00amThe boys' and girls' varsity soccer teams for South Tahoe High School combined for a total of 23 goals against Dayton High School on Thursday night. The boys won 13-0, while the girls won 10-0.T...
National Forests in California provide benefit to local economies
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 1:39pmBy John Heil, U.S. Forest Service
Outdoor recreation activities in California’s national forests contributed $2 billion dollars to local economies and helped sustain an estimated 38,000 jobs in 2010.
The U.S. Forest Service’s National Visitor Use Monitoring report released Aug. 19 shows that national forests attracted 170.8 million recreational visitors nationwide and sustained approximately 223,000 jobs in rural communities across the country.
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.
WHS boys fall to North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:28amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - It was a game of opportunities as the Whittell boys took on North Tahoe High School in on Tuesday night, and the Lakers got the best of them."I thought we played well enough ...
STHS golf fifth at Lowry
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:25amWINNEMUCCA, Nev. - The South Tahoe golf team saw improvements at Lowry High School this past Friday, but the Vikings finished a spot lower than their previous tourney in Fallon, taking fifth. "We w...
Weekly Varsity Sports Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:23amWednesday6 p.m. WHS volleyball vs. Virginia City High School 6 p.m. STHS volleyball vs. Fernley High School Thursday6 p.m. WHS volleyball at North Tahoe High School 10 a.m. STHS golf at Eagle Valle...
South Tahoe comes home to face Wooster Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:14amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's homecoming week at South Tahoe High School, which culminates Friday night with Vikings football taking on Wooster High School at Viking Stadium.South Tahoe (1-2) is ...
Athletes of the Week: STHS boys' tennis doubles dominate, Whittell's running back Norton steps up
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:11amSouth Tahoe High School This week the Tribune features another standout squad in South Tahoe boys' doubles teams. The Vikings tennis was ridding a 4-0 record going into Tuesday's match against B...
Whittell girls tie North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:07amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - This time last week the lady Warriros were recovering from a 7-0 loss to South Tahoe High School, but since then Whittel hasn't lost a match defeating Quincy High School Monday ...
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.
Community rallies around local teen
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:40amWhile students at South Tahoe High School are settling into their class routines and the sports teams are hitting the fields for early practice, one seat and one spot in the lineup are still emp...
New landmark installed at Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:57am
After two months of sweat, scrapes, carving and lots of attention paid to detail, a new sign went up Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, marking a generation of landmarks that bring in an all-encompassing natural environment perspective.
With the design furnished by Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Jeanette Minier developed, constructed and hand-carved the sign which is now perched at the entrance of the golf course at 2500 Emerald Bay Road. Final touches with masonry continues.
Flash flood watch continues through 11 p.m.
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 4:45pmUpdate 6:05 p.m.: Moderate to heavy rainfall has been reported in isolated areas around South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, along with several lightning strikes. Lightning likely caused one spot fire high in the trees south of the intersection of Highway 50 and 89 in Meyers. It appeared, however, that heavy rain doused the flames.
Meanwhile, a flash flood watch remains in effect until 11 tonight for portions of California and Western Nevada including the greater Lake Tahoe area, Carson City and Reno.
Lowry defeats South Tahoe 77-26
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 9:00amWINNEMUCCA, Nev. - It has been nearly 11 months since the Lowry High School football team has set foot on hits home field for a game. The Buckaroos opened this season with two road wins at Battl...
Whittell High School loses tough one
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 7:39pmYERINGTON, Nev. - It was a game of numbers in Whittell High Schools football game against Silver State Academy, and the Warriors came up short.Whittell lost 41-15 to the Rite of Passage school, ...
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.
South Tahoe Tennis improves to 4-0
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 9:45amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vikings tennis continued to pull out wins, as the boys' team defeated Churchill County High School 12-6 on the road, while the lady Vikings won 11-7 at home.The boys r...
STHS Volleyball notches first win
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 9:01amThe Vikings defeated North Tahoe High School on Thursday to get their first win of the season, making them 1-2 overall and 1-0 in league. "We played with a lot of intensity and enthusiasm and it...
Nevada Highway Patrol busy over Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 3:36pmBy Chuck Allen, NHP
The Labor Day holiday weekend produced a high volume of traffic on northern Nevada highways resulting in a large number of calls for service. During the three-day weekend, nineteen people were arrested in the Reno-Sparks area with fifteen of those arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Troopers assigned to the Carson City area logged 3 DUI arrests. The DUI arrest activity for Lovelock, Fernley, Fallon and Hawthorne was not available this morning.
