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Warning — be sure to inspect Christmas lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 4:55pmSouth Lake Tahoe firefighters would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and to remind you that when decorating your home, please inspect your lighting strings and extension cords for broken, fraye...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 6:25pmTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on December 2nd, 2011 | no responses. Maple is a beautiful 6-year-old Weimeraner who needs a special home. As is true of ...
Winds delay fire training
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:33amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe firefighters postponed a planned training exercise on Third Street Thursday due to high winds.The training, which includes live burning at a home, will l...
Lisa's home video caps
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:25amCOWBOYS & ALIENS (Out Dec. 6)Grade: B-Directed by Jon FavreauStarring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, Clancy Brown, Keith Carradine, Noah RingerUnive...
Wind gusts snap trees throughout South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:31pm
UPDATE 11PM: High winds snapped trees throughout South Lake Tahoe Thursday causing localized power outages and keeping tree removal and utility crews busy. A high wind warning for Lake Tahoe was issued by the National Weather Service in Reno and was set to expire Thursday night.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Deputies deserve gratitude
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 3:29pmI want to thank our wonderful sheriff's office for coming out to my home at 4 a.m. to remove a bear from my garage, who refused to leave. We have had this problem in the Montgomery Estates area for...
Agency advises to celebrate the holidays safely
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 2:12pmBy Tia Rancourt
The winter holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends, and that means more cooking, entertaining, home decorating and an increased risk of home fires due to increased usage of cooking and heating equipment. Most home fires and injuries occur in the kitchen as reported by the U.S. Fire Administration. Here are some simple and easy life-saving tips from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District to remember during the holiday season:
Nevada Tourism Commission welcomes skiers with new winter campaign
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 7:52pmAs the Silver State enters what appears to be another record-breaking ski season at Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, the Nevada Commission on Tourism has launched an ad campaign geared at winter enthusiasts in several key markets, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced Wednesday.
OBITUARY: Joseph R.Camello
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 12:04pmOn November 17, 2011, Joseph R. Camello, 77, slipped away quietly at home to be with Our Lord after a long battle with cancer. At his side was Ethel, his wife of 50 years and the love of his lif...
Illinois man takes home poker event's biggest prize
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 6:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After 12 days and more than 30 poker tournaments, it was Carpentersville, Ill. resident Bryan Schultz who took down the 2011/2012 World Series of Poker Harveys Lake Ta...
Women's Domestic Violence Support Group
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 10:23pm
The recently re-named Live Violence Free organization (formerly South Lake Tahoe Women's Center) has weekly support groups on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30 pm - for those with domestic violence issues or concerns. Childcare is available.
Annual See's Candy Sales for SLT Cancer League
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 9:19pmThe South Lake Tahoe Cancer League's Annual sale of See's Candies begins this week and continues daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Profits from the fundraiser will help local residents undergoing treatment for cancer with transportation, home cleaning and grants.
For more information on the Cancer League, contact (530)544-1306.
WSJ: As Bears Multiply, Human Clashes Rise
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:03pm
Forty years after being hunted to near-extinction in many parts of the U.S., black bears have become so plentiful that they are causing trouble for their human neighbors—ripping open camping tents in Colorado, attacking dogs in New Jersey, even breaking into a home in Florida to nab a birthday cake from the kitchen counter. Bear populations have surged so much that several states, including Nevada, Oklahoma and New Jersey, have started or expanded bear hunting seasons.
Opinion: Questioning logic of controlled burn
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 5:09pmPublisher's note: This letter was sent to the U.S. Forest Service office and then to Lake Tahoe News on Nov. 18. I'm not sure who to direct this comment to, and although I did not lose my home...
Forest Service: Dispose woodstove and fireplace ash properly
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 4:49pmBy Cheva Heck
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is cautioning local residents to follow proper procedures for discarding woodstove and fireplace ashes, after responding to two wildfires caused by disposal of woodstove ashes on National Forest System lands.
Forest Service: Dispose woodstove and fireplace ash properly
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 4:48pmBy Cheva Heck
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is cautioning local residents to follow proper procedures for discarding woodstove and fireplace ashes, after responding to two wildfires caused by disposal of woodstove ashes on National Forest System lands.
Tree smashes through South Tahoe homes (SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:02am
Wind toppled a large tree on Anita Drive in South Lake Tahoe early this morning damaging at least three homes. One home suffered severe interior and exterior damage and two of the homes were clipped. No one was hurt but the damage created is significant. The unoccupied homes are second residences. The tree came down around 3 a.m.
Photos by Shelley Piscitelli
Out on home video this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 1:35pmHARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2Grade BDirected by David YatesStarring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael GambonW...
Secret Witness program key to closing cases
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:33pm
More than five years after the parents of a slain South Lake Tahoe teenager asked local authorities for help in solving the 1980 murder of their son, the case remains active and some remain hopeful the case could be solved.
Information that surfaced two years ago about the murder of Richard Swanson turned the cold case into an active one, with retired FBI agent Jeff Rinek and South Lake Tahoe police investigator Chuck Owens continuing their search for the killers.
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 1:16amTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on November 14th, 2011 | no responses. Candy is a young Chihuahua who would love to find her new home. dog She likes to g...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 1:43pmCandy is a young Chihuahua who would love to find her new home. dog She likes to go for walks and is constantly wagging her tail. Candy is very affectionate ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-ad...
Autopsy provides no new details in local woman's death; investigation continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 1:40pm
By Heather Gould
Investigators have no new leads in the case of a South Lake Tahoe woman whose remains were found in southern Washington state in early October. The cause of death remains undetermined after an autopsy was performed.
In July, 54-year-old Marie Hanson traveled with a neighbor to the Rainbow Gathering, a countercultural event emphasizing peace and love. She was last seen on July 7, then disappeared, leaving all her personal effects behind.
OBITUARY: Vincent DeTarr, 1927 - 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 11:00amVincent passed away October 29, 2011, on a beautiful autumn day at his home in South Lake Tahoe. He was released from the confusion and struggles of Alzheimer's, a disease that he confronted with t...
South Lake Tahoe jail set to get more crowded
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 1:19pm
By Heather Gould
As of October 1, nine new inmates have been incarcerated in the El Dorado County jail who would have previously gone to state prison. With the state short of funds and under a court mandate to relieve overcrowding in its state prisons, those committing non-violent, non-serious and non-sex offenses will be housed in county jails rather than state prisons under a program dubbed "realignment."
Congregation strives to bring even more 'Unity' to the South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 2:07pm
By Dr. Stew Bittman
Unity at the Lake began as a small study group in Karen Martin's living room and 17 years later is a thriving, diverse and open spiritual community that well over a hundred locals and visitors call their spiritual home. Their spiritual leaders, Stew and Hillary Bittman, are currently in the process of becoming ordained Interfaith Ministers. Unity has published the "Daily Word" since 1924.
Angora fire restoration draws complaints
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 11:55amA prescribed forest burn in the Angora fire area caused quite a stir earlier this month after wind gusts of up to 50 mph carried some of the burn slash piles and brush further than what was comfortable for nearby homeowners.
The U.S. Forest Service, however, says that at no point did the prescribed fire, which consisted mostly of slash piles and dead trees, get out of hand and the agency remains both cautious about its undertaking and empathetic to nearby neighbors who rebuilt their homes following the June 2007 Angora fire.
OBITUARY: Chrystal M. Delaney 1920 - 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 2:01pmChrystal Delaney, a beloved member of the community, passed away on October 30, 2011 at the age of 91. Crystal resided in South Lake Tahoe for 50 years in a home that was one of the first on Gar...
Out on home video
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:36amGrade BDirected by Stephan J. Anderson, Don HallVoices of Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, John Cleese, Tom Kenny, Bud Luckey, Jack Boulter, Travis Oates, Kristen Anderson-LopezDisney//Rated G//Animat...
South Tahoe youth hockey on home ice this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 2:51amThe Tahoe Grizzlies Squirtsages 910 PeeWeesages 1112 and Bantamsages 1314 youth ice hockey teams are geared up for another season ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-youth-hockey-on-hom......
Outdoors with Don Q: Nuts on the pine
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:21am
By Don Quilici
This is an annual, late fall article on how to enjoy those tiny, irresistible, tasty gourmet treats known as pine nuts.
For those unfamiliar with them, they are the seeds of the Pinon Pine Tree, which is the official tree of the State of Nevada. The Pinon is a fairly short, bushy looking, rather unattractive, full-of-pitch tree and it is one of the main physical features of our Great Basin area.
New parents get extra care at home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 1:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - First Five El Dorado and Barton Memorial Hospital have dedicated the last four-years to providing new parents who delivered their babies in the Family Birthing Center aft...
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.”
DEATH NOTICE: Robert "Bob" A. Nelson
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:04pmRobert "Bob" A. Nelson died away at his home in South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 3, 2011. He was 87Bob was born Jan. 11, 1924 in rural North Dakota to Carl and Lizzie Nelson.He lived in South Lake Tahoe si...
Consumers may get relief under new Nevada insurance law
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 4:50pmBy Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Consumers who have suffered an “extraordinary life event” may now ask their insurance company to provide an exception to the use of their credit information for underwriting and rating purposes, which may otherwise result in an increase in their premium rate.
“This is an important chance for some Nevadans who have suffered an unfortunate event to find relief during these trying economic times,” said Commissioner Scott J. Kipper of the Nevada Division of Insurance.
Community rallies around South Tahoe soccer coach and player diagnosed with rare cancer
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 11:11amManny Morales and Kelly Meyer's son Kayden is bouncing around the family room of the engaged couple's home off of Murietta Drive. His dark and curly hair is so thick, that it doesn't really move...
South Lake Tahoe reports on pot grow investigation progress
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 4:57pm
By the City of South Lake Tahoe
In the first month of the City of South Lake Tahoe’s online Report a Grow program, the City has successfully investigated residential marijuana growing operations.
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 1:01amCalvin is just one of nine 2- to 4-month-old kittens at the shelter right now. They are all cute and playful, and ready to go home. cat With the reduced fee for cats ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe...
Oregon slaying suspect arrested in Placerville
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 4:40pmGRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - Police have arrested a relative of the couple shot dead at their home in the Southern Oregon community Merlin.Josephine County sheriff's deputies say 58-year-old Gary Ly...
South Tahoe home prices drop in Q3
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 9:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the median price of South Lake Tahoe homes down in the third quarter of 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010 and mortgage rates hovering around 4 percent,...
Johnny Lang perform at Harrah's South Shore Room
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 8:50pm
Johnny Lang will perform at Harrah's South Shore Room on saturday, November 19 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $55.
Fifteen years and a half-dozen studio albums later, he has evolved into a seasoned musician and a road-savvy showman capable of delivering powerful live performances on his home soil and just about every other continent on the globe.
S. Tahoe settles case involving CPS
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 11:22amSouth Lake Tahoe has written a check for $39130 to settle a case involving how police officers removed children from a home on the behalf of Child Protective ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-settl...
Tribune Sports Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 4:52pmJoe Proudman and Tony Sunzeri talk South Lake football as Whittell travels to West Wendover and South Tahoe faces Fernley at home on Senior Night.--Tribune Sports TalkOctober, 20 2011 4:56 pm MS...
Southwest canceling Reno-San Jose nonstop flight
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 4:26amBy Yun Long, Reno Gazette-Journal. In April, Jerry Garrity's commute will go from one hour to at least three-and-half hours. Garrity, 58, makes multiple trips a month between his home in Reno and ...
West Shore house fire claims lives of two people, one dog
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:15amTAHOE CITY - Two people were killed early Tuesday morning after a fire, reportedly accidental in nature, engulfed a home on Lake Tahoe's West Shore.Placer County Sheriff's Office Capt. Jeff Ausnow ...
IHOP tragedy's continued impact across two states
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 7:54pmBy Heather Gould
IHOP shooting victim, part-time Tahoe resident Wally Gunderson, continues to recover after being shot in the leg during a rampage by a gunman at the Carson City restaurant on Sept. 6. Gunderson, 67, was injured after 32-year-old Eduardo Sencion entered the Carson City restaurant and began firing, then turned the gun on himself.
2 bodies recovered from house fire in Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 7:14pmFirefighters discovered the bodies of a man, a woman and a dog after extinguishing a house fire in Tahoe City near Sunnyside. The fire in the single-story home in the 1700 block of Spruce Avenue was r...
Two dead in Tahoe City fire
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 11:47amTAHOE CITY, Calif. — Lake Tahoe fire officials are reporting two fatalities related to an early Tuesday morning structure fire at a Spruce Avenue home. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is investigating. The deceased have been identified and officials will release their names pending notification of family. Go here for more.
East Shore real estate market outperforms rest of basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 8:37pmThe East Shore continued to outperform the rest of the Lake Tahoe real estate market, which saw home values fall overall during the third quarter. The median price for a single-family home in Lake Tah...
Turf buy-back program returns in 2012
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 9:04amBy Sarah Jones / South Tahoe Public Utility District
Turf is one of the most water intensive landscapes and requires substantial maintenance. Non-functional lawns - ones that are rarely used — waste water and represent an ongoing cost in both time and resources for the home and business owner. From an environmental perspective, lawns tend to be over fertilized and over watered. With porous Tahoe soils, this combination can push nutrients intended for the lawn into the watershed where they
Jerry Brown mostly elusive on Cal pension fix
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:53amBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown knows California is ailing, but he's not sharing many details on how he plans to fix it.The Golden State is home to the nation's second-highest unemplo...
