new year
Lake Tahoe, Sierra brace for winter storms to arrive as Christmas travel period begins
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 7:16pmA series of strong winter storms will arrive in three waves and when it is over, anywhere from 2 to 5 feet of snow will have dropped above Lake Tahoe, at ski resorts, on highways and throughout much of the Sierra in time for Christmas.
A Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through Monday morning for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra as a strong series of systems moves into the region.
Periods of light to moderate snow will begin Friday and intensive early Saturday morning with moderate to heavy snow Saturday through Sunday night.
TRPA office closed for holidays from Monday through Jan. 1
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 5:27pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has announced its holiday schedule of operations. The Stateline office will be closed from Monday, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Lake Tahoe agency's front counter staff will be available to serve customers again beginning Wednesday, Jan. 2. TRPA’s front office is usually closed on Tuesday of each week.
The TRPA website, trpa.org, contains documents, frequently asked questions and other valuable information which can assist project applicants during the holiday office closure.
Freshies Annual Benefit Dinner Tuesday for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Tahoe Youth and Family Services
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 10:16pm
Event Date:
December 18, 2012 - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 18 will be an opportunity for all to have a nice, healthy dinner and support both Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and Tahoe Youth and Family Services.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care will be at Freshies, 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, 5 to 9 p.m. for a photograph showing of some of the birds and animals we've cared for recently and will answer any questions.
Nevada Highway Patrol to conduct DUI checkpoints in joint effort with Douglas, Washoe, Carson City
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 11:35amWith the December holiday season upon us and the upcoming New Year just around the corner, numerous holiday parties and other work and family-related get-togethers will be celebrated and they often involve the consumption of alcohol. In an effort to identify those impaired drivers who may get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol, additional NHP Troopers, as well as a multi-agency DUI checkpoint, are being scheduled this month.
Christmas, New Year's travel busiest in six years
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:11pmNEW YORK - This Christmas travel season could be the busiest in six years, with AAA predicting that 93.3 million Americans will hit the road. That's 1.6 percent more than last year and just 400,000...
Heavenly Holidays Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve Celebration
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:47am
Event Date:
December 31, 2012 - 6:00pm
Heavenly Holidays New Year's Eve Celebration at Lake Tahoe will be an evening packed with world-class entertainment, interactive experiences and rides, along with the worlds only (as far as we know) “Gondola Drop” and fireworks show.
High-flying flicks featured at Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 11:58am
Event Date:
December 8, 2012 - 6:30pm
When it comes to adventure sports films, there's the edge of insanity and then there's the abyss. For 10 years the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival has taken its viewers on a celluloid and digital tour filled with rapid-succession footage and no-holds-bar outdoor drama played out across continents, continental shelves and all points in between.
The film festival returns to Lake Tahoe, Saturday, Dec. 8, at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa, and promises plenty of mountaintops, cliffhangers and enough high-energy entertainment between showings to ignite fervor for the New Year and its spectrum of outdoor adventure sports. The night includes guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, DJs and a handful of surprises.
Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:34pm
Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Update: Bobcats, 'Chips' plus a Golden Eagle release on Sunday
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:14pm
As ‘some’ of you may be aware, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care now has a total of FIVE (5) bobcats in house. We have had a total of six this year, which is the most we have EVER had, but the one we got in about a month ago, was just with us for about 3 days, after being hit by a car in the Woodfords, Calif., area. We got ‘her’ back so she could - hopefully – take care of her babies.
Nevada schools to start new year free of NCLB
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/18/2012 - 6:00amStudents at George Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School might not notice anything new when they start classes next week, but the wheels of education reform began turning when Neva...
New adventure-related events highlight summer at Lake Tahoe South
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:53pmLake Tahoe South steps into high endurance overdrive this summer with two new outdoor adventure events that celebrate speed, agility and skill — one with feet to the ground and the other rubber to the road.
Sierra Recon, a high-energy, multi-distance obstacle race screaming the amped premise, “Everyone loves carnage” is set for July 14 at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, while the Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous celebrates the freedom of the wide open road, Aug. 23-26.
Douglas unemployment rises with the new year
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 11:04amMINDEN, Nev. - The new year brought a spike in unemployment in Douglas County, according to data released Monday by Nevada's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.The unemployment r...
GUEST COLUMN: Mayor gives state of the city, and it's pretty good
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 6:00amIt's a new year, a challenging year, a year that is critical for our lake and our community. So what's the city of South Lake Tahoe doing about it?Well, quite a bit, actually. Each month we will pr...
GUEST COLUMN: Mayor gives state of the city, and it's pretty good
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 6:00amIt's a new year, a challenging year, a year that is critical for our lake and our community. So what's the city of South Lake Tahoe doing about it?Well, quite a bit, actually. Each month we will pr...
Kudos & Kindness: Non- profits help other non-profit
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amThank you! Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra for the donated funds of $500. These funds are so greatly appreciated and desperately needed, it will help this new year. You have been there fo...
Message from the Mayor: A summary of actions by the South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 5:36pm
The following is from Claire Fortier, the mayor of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Mayor Fortier has launched a regular "Monthly Message from the Mayor" report, which summarizes the accomplishments of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. Here is her first report:
Kudos & Kindness: Non- profits help other non-profits
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 6:00amThank you! Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra for the donated funds of $500. These funds are so greatly appreciated and desperately needed, it will help this new year. You have been there fo...
Investigation continues into fatal New Year's pedestrian accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 9:07amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Washoe County District Attorney's Office is still waiting for final pieces of the investigation into the fatal New Year's weekend accident that killed an Incline Village...
Healthy cooking for the new year and beyond
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:00amIf the new year brought with it goals of diet and exercise, you are not alone; losing weight is the number one New Year's resolution. However, without proper planning and the right tools, it is ...
El Dorado County 2011 Sheriff's Report; future challenges include county gaining more inmates
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:33pm
To the citizens of El Dorado County,
The year 2011 is wrapped up, and so is my first year as your Sheriff. This year end report is to provide you, the community we serve, with information outlining some of the achievements by the men and women that make up your Sheriff’s Office. I believe it is my obligation to keep you, as the taxpayers of El Dorado County, informed as to the direction and accomplishments of this office.
Year the Dragon captured by Jonah M. Kessel for the New York Times
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 6:21pmAcross China and around the world, people are celebrating lunar new year and the advent of the year of the Dragon. Five filmmakers, including former Tahoe Daily Tribune Visual Director Jonah M. Kessel, captured the spirit and sparkle of the celebrations in Beijing for the New York Times. Go here to watch the video.
Chinese New Year stories for children at Zephyr Cove library
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 7:30pmKUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to Harrah's for remembering the locals
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:25amKudos to the food and beverage crew at Harrah's for extending their "Forest Buffet Locals Special" into the New Year, five nights per week plus Sunday champagne brunch. These feasts for only 10 buc...
Proactively Pursuing the Health of Our Community in 2012
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 7:10pm
The New Year has always been the perfect time to reflect and look ahead with a fresh perspective. As the primary wellness provider for the South Lake Tahoe area, I would like to address questions you may have about the future of healthcare and what Barton Health has planned for 2012 and beyond.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Asian Cooking
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:00amChinese New Year is just weeks away and is the most important of traditional Chinese holidays. It is known as the "Spring Festival" and marks the end of the winter season. Celebrating other cult...
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.
South Lake Tahoe's newest resident born New Year's Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 12:04pmApparently Laird Lopaka McDaniel doesn't like to wait and likes to do things his own way. The newest South Lake Tahoe resident was born New Year's Day at ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tah...
What is your New Year's resolution?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 12:00pmWell its trying to quit smokeing, Its been 4 days now,and yes I eat more ,but chewing alot of gum to,Hope to suceed with this,I am 60 years old and been smoking ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../what-is-yo...
Building a business of no-frills bikes
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 12:00pmTwo days before New Year's Eve, Jimmy Standley was in Lake Tahoe getting ready for the inaugural SnowGlobe Music Festival, three days of tunes, parties, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../building-a-bus...
Tahoe Today: End of the world or just the start of a new year?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 6:00amPredictions for 2012:- President Obama will be re-elected in the 2012 election. Don't shoot the messenger. This is what I see for 2012 and beyond. Funny thing about this prediction, two years befor...
Tahoe Today: End of the world or just the start of a new year?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 6:00amPredictions for 2012:- President Obama will be re-elected in the 2012 election. Don't shoot the messenger. This is what I see for 2012 and beyond. Funny thing about this prediction, two years befor...
The art of selecting New Year's resolutions
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 4:57amThe Tahoe Arts and Design Academy at STHS is a fabulous addition broadening the creative panorama that our kids can investigate and our community utilize. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../the-art-of-selec...
Nightly magic show to begin in Horizon's Golden Cabaret
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 6:00amThe new year will feature a new nightly show in the Horizon Casino Resort Golden Cabart."Illusion Fusion," a brand new, high-energy theatrical show will Award-Winning Master Magician Alex Ramon & F...
Nightly magic show to begin in Horizon's Golden Cabaret
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 6:00amThe new year will feature a new nightly show in the Horizon Casino Resort Golden Cabart."Illusion Fusion," a brand new, high-energy theatrical show will Award-Winning Master Magician Alex Ramon & F...
Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:32pmThe pedestrian killed in Stateline in the early morning of New Year's Day has been identified as Alex M. Moore, 21, of Walnut Creek. He was pronounced dead ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pedestrian-...
Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 3:19amThe pedestrian killed in Stateline in the early morning of New Year's Day has been identified as Alex M. Moore, 21, of Walnut Creek. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Nevada Hi...
US stocks leap on first day of new year
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:56amNEW YORK (AP) - The stock market got a big jump on beating last year's flat performance.Stocks rose sharply Tuesday in the first trading of 2012 as investors returning from the holiday were encoura...
LTCC grooves to the beat of 3-day outdoor
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:25amIt was South Lake Tahoe City Manager Tony O'Rourke who shook his head a year ago when he heard the city did nothing on New Year's Eve except pay police ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ltcc-groove...
A pet might help with sticking to New Year's
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 10:37pmBy Bonney Brown, Reno Gazette-Journal. The new year, with its fresh start, can inspire us to think about the ways we can become better people. Apparently, a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../a-pet-might-he...
Ski report: Happy New Year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 10:37pmStart the new year by schussing down the slopes at your favorite resort. Here is the Jan. 1 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · Email ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-rep...
Ski report: Happy New Year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 8:20pm... Conditions on January 1st, 2012 | no responses. Check your ski pass — today may not be a blacked out. Start the new year by schussing down the slopes at your favorite resort. Here is the Jan. 1 sk...
CHP officer involved in fatal accident on Hwy 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 4:08pmOfficers on the South Shore are reporting most of the New Year's Eve revelry in the casino area and at the SnowGlobe Music Festival at Lake Tahoe Community ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../chp-officer...
@@@ MAKE IT THE BEST @@@
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/31/2011 - 6:28pm
From Taylor Flynn and Heather Gould, Kirk Caraway, Li Terrell, Phil Monahan, Sam Bauman, Don and Elaine Quilici and Jeff Munson, we wish you the very best, healthiest and happiest new year!
Ski report: Last day to ski in 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/31/2011 - 5:25pmCheck the respective ski resorts for all New Year's Eve events and times. Here is the ski report for Dec. 31. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-r...
As the Bull Wheel Turns: Plenty to do this New Year's Eve
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 5:22pmAccording to the latest stats, December 2011 will go down as the second driest December on record with but four centimeters of snow. The driest December was 1989, not that long ago, with zero centi...
SLTPD: Enjoy New Year's Eve festivities safely
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 11:06amNew Years Eve is nearly here. In town is the three-day Snow Globe Music Festival that began Thursday and will run through Dec. 31. The festival will be held on the sports field adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Community College on Al Tahoe Boulevard. We encourage our locals and visitors who desire to venture outdoors on New Year’s Eve to enjoy the celebration there.
New laws promote gay history, illegal immigrants
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 10:38amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Laws that promote the historical contributions of gays and lesbians and help illegal immigrant college students gain financial aid will take effect with the new year in...
As the Bull Wheel Turns: Plenty to do this New Year's Eve
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 9:47amAccording to the latest stats, December 2011 will go down as the second driest December on record with but four centimeters of snow. The driest December was 1989, not that long ago, with zero centi...
As the Bull Wheel Turns: Plenty to do this New Year's Eve
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 9:47amAccording to the latest stats, December 2011 will go down as the second driest December on record with but four centimeters of snow. The driest December was 1989, not that long ago, with zero centi...
