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Promotions for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 12:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - New South Lake Tahoe Police Chief David Stevenson was sworn in during a ceremony on Monday, receiving his official badge from his wife Jennifer in front of his mother and sister. The virtual ceremony had just a few attendees due to COVID-19 restrictions, but many were able to log onto their phones and computers and watch the 25-year veteran of the force, and South Tahoe High graduate, move into the top spot in the police department.
Sunny skies over Lake Tahoe Tuesday, many road controls remain
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 9:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is still a chance of snow all week in Lake Tahoe, but the sun is now out, allowing people to catch up on shoveling out driveways, parking lots and roads.
As of 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, the following road controls and closures are in place:
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 59.8 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
Chains or Snow Tires Required - on US-50 from mile post 14.0 in Carson City County to mile post 5.4 in Lyon County in Nevada.
Warren Miller’s “Timeless” heading to Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/09/2019 - 11:59pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Nov 23 2019 .
November 22, 2019 (All day)
November 23, 2019 (All day)
Sports Ltd will be presenting the South Lake Tahoe premier of Warren Miller Entertainment's latest winter sports film epic, “Timeless,” in the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on Friday and Saturday night, Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe resident and ski legend Glen Plake returns to screen in Warren Miller's 70th full-length feature film.
Sunday update: Controls on all mountain roads; blizzard conditions possible through Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's the middle of a four-day storm in the Sierra with all mountain roads impacted by the snow. There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday with the next wave of it expected to hit Lake Tahoe by 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
Champions Plaza “Spirit of Competition” unveiled
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 8:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long awaited 11 foot tall bronze sculpture "Spirit of Competition" perched on top of a 4.5 ton boulder was unveiled during a ceremony at Champions Plaza Friday.
Sculptor Gareth Curtiss transported his creation from his studio in Fortine, Montana just two days ago in the back of his van, early Thursday morning the bronze sculpture was picked up with a crane and placed on top of the boulder, bolted in and wrapped up for the ceremony.
New fire east of Carson City burns over 1,100 acres
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 7:22pm
The Lyons Fire burning 15 miles east of Carson City has now consumed 1,128 acres since lightning started it Tuesday afternoon.
68 firefighters are on the scene of the fire which is on the east side of the Pine Nut Mountain Range.
There is no containment at this time.
Update on other area fires:
The Voltaire Fire behind Fandango in Carson City is now fully contained, but not after burning 135 acres and causes some evacuations. That fire was also started by lightning on Tuesday afternoon.
China's Olympic freestyle mogul run renamed "Squaw Valley"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 4:40pm
A delegation made up of Lake Tahoe and Reno area ski and tourism vendors and officials was recently in China to spur both an interest in skiing and snowboarding in China, as well as promoting tourism to the Sierra Nevada.
The ”stoke delegation” from Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows visited the resort’s sister mountain in China, Genting Secret Garden. China will be hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Overnight shaking a sign that Lake Tahoe is earthquake country
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 11:28am
People from the Central Valley of California to the middle of Nevada felt several earthquakes overnight, with the two largest recorded at 5.7 magnitude, followed by 73 other tremblors between midnight and 9:30 a.m. December 28, 2016.
Public's help sought in Washoe County robbery where guns were stolen
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 7:45am
The Washoe County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects who burlgarized a Mogul, Nevada home on Friday, June 10, stealing multiple weapons.
Nobody was home at the time, a fact that was verified by the suspects first knocking on the door. Entry was gained through a back door.
Both suspects are described as light-skinned males in their early-to mid-20s, driving a late 1990s to ealry 2000s Pontiac four-door sedan.
Anyone having information is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Detective's Office at 775-328-3320.
Dual on Dynamite bump contest at Sierra on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 8:48pm
Event Date:
April 9, 2016 (All day)
Lake Tahoe Ski Bum is hosting "Dual on Dynamite" at Sierra-at-Tahoe on Saturday, April 8. This is a dual format bump race that includes professional judges, discounted lift tickets and awards. All proceeds go to support the Sierra Avalanche Dogs.
Olympian and South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Travis Cabral will be once of the judges and celebrities at the event along with Robbie Huntoon, Warren Miller ski sensation and stunt skier in the movie Hot Dog, Daffy Don Ramirez, Murky Mark Watters, Flying Pineapple George Blackbern, U. S. Freestyle Team Judges, Coaches and former mogul competitors.
History Sunday: The ties between South Lake Tahoe and Indianapolis 500
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/24/2015 - 12:52pm
As many watched the Indianapolis 500 on television Sunday, they were tuned into the excitement of the race, maybe not really reflecting on the history of the racetrack, dubbed "The Brickyard." The Brickyard and parts of South Lake Tahoe have a lot in common.
The Brickyard
NHP prepares for bikers in the area for Street Vibrations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/23/2014 - 10:02pm
The 20th Annual Street Vibrations motorcycle rally is scheduled for September 24-28. The primary events will be located in Reno and Sparks but other events are scheduled in Carson City, Virginia City and Lake Tahoe. Organizers are expecting between 50,000 and 100,000 participants and with the influx of visitors to the area, the number of traffic related issues are expected to increase.
U.S. Freestyle Championship weekend kicks off Friday at Heavenly
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 5:30pmThe U.S. Freestyle Championships kicks off tomorrow, South Lake Tahoe style, at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Here's the weekend lineup:
Heavenly hosts Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 11:36amEvent Date:
March 29, 2013 (All day)
From March 29-31, 2013, Heavenly Mountain Resort will be buzzing with excitement as Olympic hopefuls take to the California side of the resort to compete in moguls, aerials and dual moguls. The Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships will return to Heavenly’s famous Gunbarrel run, as U.S. team athletes come together for the final event of the season to battle it out for the title of U.S. Champion. Leading the team are Olympic and World Champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT), and hometown hero Sho Kashima (South Lake Tahoe, CA).
Masters of Moguls
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/09/2013 - 6:00amThe mogul course was hard. Frozen rain mixed with the snow, but the unforgiving conditions didn't stop Heavenly skiers from climbing the podium seven times.The Heavenly Ski Foundation team hoste...
Heavenly hosts Far West freestylers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 6:00amHeavenly freestylers skiers held it down on their home turf Saturday and Sunday at the Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial mogul event.The course ripped down Heavenly's Waterfall run with huge jumps and...
Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial fundraiser to benefit Heavenly Foundation teams
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 4:24pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial Fundraiser to celebrate the life of former South Lake Tahoe resident and Heavenly Freestyle Team member, Eric Nageotte-Lowe this Saturday, Jan. 26, from 5pm to 8pm at the Himmel Haus, 2819 Saddle Rd. across from Heavenly Mountain’s California base area.
“While Eric was a great skier,” said his coach Jere Crawford, “he was an even better person.”
Baker dominates Far West weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 6:00amHeavenly Foundation skier Taryn Baker continues to dominate the Far West mogul scene. Baker threw big 360s to go with her unreal turns as she took first in all three Far West Freestyle mogul eve...
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation 2012-13 season registration begins
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:07pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation at Lake Tahoe has opened registration for the 2012 – 2013 competitive and development ski and snowboard programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online and at the HSSF building.
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe highlights 2012-2013 ski and board season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:59am
With Nov. 16 as its opening day, the countdown is on at Heavenly Mountain Resort. From intense competitions and events to the return of the halfpipe, excitement is stirring at Lake Tahoe’s largest winter playground.
Heavenly leads U.S. ski resorts with snowboard instructor team members
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 5:57amThe Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012 – 2016 National Team, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is the proud home to four of those members, which is the most of any ski resort in the U.S.
Heavenly to host U.S. Freestyle Championships through 2014
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 2:29pmHeavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14. The two-year deal brings the women’s and men’s moguls, aerials and dual moguls back to South Lake Tahoe for the second time. Heavenly also hosted the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2004, as well as FIS World Cup Freestyle events in 1999 and 2000.
Jere Crawford USSA Coach of the Year
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 9:12amJere Crawford is one of the few guys who doesn't like a powder day. He spent Friday morning trying to shovel snow off the mogul course at Heavenly Mountain Resort, while everyone else on the mounta...
Heavenly Freestyle team competes at Sun Valley
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 7:25amSUN VALLEY, Idaho - Six Heavenly freestyle skiers traveled to Sun Valley over the weekend to compete in a regional event. There were two single mogul comps and two duals comps on the long and steep...
Heavenly athletes place well at Memorial Mogul event
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 2:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Foundation had the Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial Mogul event Feb. 10 at Heavenly on Waterfall run. There was single moguls and dual moguls.Sage Wright had two 2nds...
Fishing report through Jan. 17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 2:40am
Here is the fishing report through Jan. 17 for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Donald Trump: US should legalize Internet betting
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 1:59pmATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Donald Trump sees money - lots of it - flowing away from him. That, he said, needs to change.The real estate mogul and founder of an Atlantic City casino company says the...
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.
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.
