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Tahoe Cup race series wraps up
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 6:00amThe Donner Lake and Jam from the Dam competitions could be considered warm-ups for the final stand-up paddleboard race in the O'Neill Tahoe Cup Series, a 22-mile monster that will take paddlers ...
Ironman Lake Tahoe: More than 3,100 volunteers needed for 2013 race
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 10:41amTAHOE CITY, Calif. - More than 3,100 volunteers are needed to successfully execute the first full-distance Ironman event in California since 2001 - Ironman Lake Tahoe, scheduled for Sept. 22, 2013,...
Reno Air Race disaster recounted from cockpits
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 10:12amSTEAD, Nev. (AP) - Two-time champion Steve Hinton Jr. thought the National Championship Air Races would never run again.The 24-year-old pilot and son of a former six-time champ of the same name was...
Gaines to face fellow Republican Pugno in Assembly race
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 2:05pmDanger in air again at Reno National Air Races
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 10:41amRENO, Nev. (AP) - The annual air race in Nevada's Valley of Speed has a new name. Fans returning to see vintage World War II fighter planes streak across the sky will sit farther away. And a redesi...
Riders hit Flume Trail for good cause
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 6:00amWhile Tour de Tahoe is going down on the streets this Sunday, mountain bikers will be high above shredding the Flume Trail in the third annual Great Tahoe Flume Race. The 20-mile race course wil...
Ironman Lake Tahoe volunteer meeting on Sept. 17
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 1:33pmEvent Date:
September 17, 2012 - 7:00pm
More than 3,100 volunteers are needed to successfully execute the first full-distance IRONMAN® event in California since 2001 - IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, which is scheduled for September 22, 2013.
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owner and operator of the IRONMAN Series, will host an IRONMAN Lake Tahoe Volunteer Meeting Monday, September 17, 7 p.m., at the North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, California.
Of the 3,100 volunteers needed to provide behind-the-scene logistics and ground execution, 100 will serve as captains to ensure a safe and fun event.
Democrats Continue To Outpace Republicans In Nevada Voter Registration Efforts
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 7:00pmCARSON CITY — Democrats continued to outpace Republicans in their voter registration efforts in August, signing up 12,163 new voters to 5,042 for Republicans, the Secretary of State’s office reported today.
Registered nonpartisans increased by 6,575 during the same time period, also exceeding the registrations by the GOP.
Of the 1,122,236 active registered voters statewide, 41.3 percent, (463,229), are Democrats, 36.3 percent, (407,513), are Republicans, and 16.7 percent, (186,941), are nonpartisans.
South Shore summer goes out with a bang
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 10:12amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A sternwheeler race, fireworks show and street fair highlight South Shore's Labor Day weekend.Here's a look:- The 20th Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race churns throug...
Champion Stand Up Paddleboarder Goes Wild for Lake Tahoe License Plates
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 1:03pm
Wild is the new theme in advertising for Lake Tahoe license plates, as U.S. National Stand Up Paddleboard Team member Jay Wild of Truckee is featured in television and print ads shot last week at Carnelian Bay.
“Over 96 percent of fees help support projects like the Lake Tahoe Water Trail and access to beaches like this,” says Wild, standing on the beach at Watermans Landing. “I train on the lake every day. Tahoe is a treasure, and I have a Tahoe plate to show my love for this magical place.”
Deal prevents Nevada horse race betting from shutting down
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 5:45pm$77 million fund created for Nev. air race victims
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 4:13pmRENO, Nev. - Organizers of the Reno National Championship Air Races have established a $77 million fund to be distributed to those who suffered injuries or lost family members in last year's mass-c...
Negative presidential race has Americans hitting mute button
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/17/2012 - 4:10pmLTCC Connect to hold children's mountain bike camp later this month
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/11/2012 - 6:00amThe next Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race champion might just come from Lake Tahoe, but the first step toward success is getting him or her on a bike. That's just what the inaugural children'...
Two incumbents face field of challengers in City Council race
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 11:05pmAnd they're off. Two incumbents — Hal Cole and Bruce Grego — will face three and possibly four challengers in the race for two seats on the South Lake Tahoe City Council in November.
The filing period ended at 5 p.m. Friday. If one of the incumbents had not filed, the filing period would have been extended by five days.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals host fundraiser for Humane Society at Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:58am
Event Date:
August 18, 2012 - 1:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals inaugural TRYP-Stock will raise funds for Tahoe’s Animal Humane Society, Saturday, August 18 from 1 - 5 p.m. at El Dorado Beach - the new Lakeview Commons. The 60s-themed "Peace, Love & Puppies" party provides locals, visitors and kids of all ages, an afternoon filled with music on the beach, costumes, games, contests, vendors, food and beverages.
Clean Energy Summit Sparks Political Events, Debate Over Government Role In Renewables
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 6:11amCARSON CITY — With U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s 5th annual National Clean Energy Summit set to kick off today in Las Vegas, the debate over alternative energy development and the government’s role in its future rages on.
2012 OLYMPICS | For some Olympians, glory is about showing up
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 11:12amLONDON (AP) - For Timi Garstang, a sprinter from the Marshall Islands, the Olympic experience boils down to this: He was the slowest man in the race to find the fastest man on earth.He chugged in t...
2012 OLYMPICS | Phelps goes out in style, rallying in 100 fly
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 12:20pmLONDON (AP) - Seventh at the turn, an Olympic champion at the end.For the 17th time.What a way for Michael Phelps to go out in the final individual race of his career.With those long arms whipping ...
Expedition Man Endurance Festival comes to Northern Nevada
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 4:41pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2012 (All day)
Coming from as far as Australia and as near as North Lake Tahoe, more than 200 men and women athletes are gearing up for a race to remember at Northern Nevada’s inaugural Expedition Man Endurance Festival and Ultra-Distance-Triathlon, taking place Saturday, August 25. Athletes will begin with a swim at Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe, then onto a more than 100-mile-bike-ride through Carson City and a long-run along the Truckee River, ending at the Legends at Sparks Marina.
Lochte falters again, but Franklin, Grevers shine
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 12:44pmLONDON (AP) - Yannick Agnel dealt another crushing blow to Ryan Lochte and everyone else in the supposed Race of the Century at the London Olympics on Monday.Missy Franklin restored American swim h...
Lego pop-up Lake Tahoe demonstrations through summer at Heavenly Village
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 2:28pm
Event Date:
July 25, 2012 - 10:00am
Lake Tahoe residents and visitors are invited to take a LEGO® Brickation. This pop-up LEGO Experience at Heavenly Village Center beginning July 25, is a fun, free event for the entire family. Help create a custom LEGO Lake Tahoe Mosaic, challenge a family member on the LEGO Race Ramp or capture a photo with life-size LEGO models. Hands-on DUPLO play zones engage even the youngest members of the family. The event runs July 25 through Sep. 4. Sunday -Thursday: 10:00 am to 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Heavenly Village, 1001 Heavenly Village Way.
Tahoe South summer 2012 brings action-packed celebrity golf, headlining comedy, concerts and family events
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 11:13amHeavy-hitting comedy, celebrity golf and blockbuster concerts make for a sizzling summer at Tahoe South with an dynamic lineup that includes legendary actor-comedian Robin Williams; hall-of-fame athletes teeing it up at the American Century Championship and Grammy award-winning pop-rock group, Maroon 5.
Letter to the Editor: Sierra Recon
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 10:16pmEditor, Today I ran the Sierra Recon race and entered the green trail the beginners course. I run a different race about every 6 weeks ranging from mud and trail runs to half marathons with all different types of terrain. Today I witnessed a man die on the course. He suffered a head wound and had a seizure and finally stopped breathing. It took over 10 minutes to get medial personnel to assist, leaving competitors to administer CPR.
Man dies while participating in Sierra Recon obstacle event at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 9:29pmUPDATE TUESDAY: A 39-year-old Sparks man died while participating in Saturday's Sierra Recon obstacle event at Sierra-at-Tahoe resort near Lake Tahoe, event officials confirmed.
Sierra Recon race this Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 6:00amSierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort's chairlifts may be closed for the season, but the slopes are not. And though there won't be boarders and skiers sliding down the Lower Main this Saturday, there will ...
Sierra Recon race this Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 6:00amSierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort's chairlifts may be closed for the season, but the slopes are not. And though there won't be boarders and skiers sliding down the Lower Main this Saturday, there will be more than 450 racers hitting the pitch for an inaugural Sierra Recon event.
Lakeview Commons Celebrated for Summer Paddle Sports
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 2:29amJack Durst with Fabulous Lake Tahoe went out to El Dorado Beach and Lakeview Commons on June 24 to make a video of the Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival for his YouTube channel. Described as "A solstice celebration of human powered watercraft" this event celebrated all the ways people can paddle all over the world. Learn the latest goings on at Lakeview Commons this summer. Interviews feature South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle, Tahoe RCD, Crystal Canoe and Kayak, Kawaiulu 'o Tahoe Canoe Club Hawaiian outrigger demonstration, Tall Treez designs, with music by Weapon and DJ Synthesis.
Sierra Recon challenge at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 3:32am
Sierra Recon is a multi-distance Obstacle Race designed to test your limits while having a ridiculous amount of FUN!
This spectator friendly course (everybody loves carnage) is set at the beautiful Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and starts at an elevation of over 6500 feet! The creative and burley obstacles are built by our sadistic crew of licensed contractors and will test your strength, stamina and fortitude.
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.
First-Ever Ironman Lake Tahoe Sells Out in Less Than A Day
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:55amNorth Lake Tahoe announced Wednesday that the first full-distance IRONMAN® event in California since 2001, IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, sold out its general entries in less than a day. A limited number of IRONMAN Foundation spots are still available. The race is September 22, 2013.
Harry Reid's shadow looms over Nevada Senate race
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:34amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid isn't on the ballot this year, but he's very much in the game.With Republicans clamoring to take away his majority, Reid is helping Democratic Sen...
North Lake Tahoe to Host Full Distance Ironman in 2013
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 2:28pmNorth Lake Tahoe announced today that it will host the first full-distance Ironman event in California since 2001. The competition is scheduled to take place September 22, 2013.
Sports Briefs: Tahoe Legends run this Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 2:25pmTrack for Community and Kids is holding the Tahoe Legends 5 and 10 kilometer race that snakes through the rolling hills, forest, meadows and finishes on the track at the South Tahoe Community Youth...
Wheeler defeates Kite, Schmidt in Assembly 39 race
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:47amMINDEN, Nev. - Assembly District 39 challenger Jim Wheeler defeated incumbent Kelly Kite by fewer than 200 votes on Tuesday night."This is 100 percent because of the people I had helping me," Wh...
Sierra hosting mud obstacle race for all ages, abilities
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 4:20pmAdventure Sports week at Lake Tahoe offers mountain bike events
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 5:58amThe 2nd Annual Adventure Sports Week Tahoe, scheduled for Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24, will offer a series of mountain biking events in addition to its other outdoor sporting competitions, clinics taught by professionals, live musical concerts and family-friendly activities.
Fight during Bay to Breakers race ends in death
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 10:28amSAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco police are looking for witnesses who may have seen or recorded a fight during Bay to Breakers Race on May 20 because a man punched during the confrontation has died.St...
DeCelle Memorial Relay Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 10:24amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 48th DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay will be held Saturday, June 9, featuring 117 teams in the oldest distance relay in the country according to race director, Apri...
Adventure Sports Week Lake Tahoe to Feature Paddle Board Events
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 5:23amThe 2nd Annual Adventure Sports Week Tahoe, scheduled for Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24, will host two stand up paddle boarding events in addition to its other outdoor sporting competitions, clinics taught by professionals, live musical concerts and family-friendly activities.
SUP races under way
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:20amWednesday nights at El Dorado Beach is standup paddle race night, hosted by South Tahoe Standup Paddle. The races will be held every Wednesday night for the summer, with registration starting at 5:...
Nevada's Washoe County Critical in 2012 Presidential Contest
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 5:24amCARSON CITY — Washoe County Republican and Democratic Party leaders may disagree on who the best choice is for president, but they agree on one point — Washoe is the “battleground” county in the battleground state that is Nevada.
Clark County is expected to go big for Democrats and President Obama, while Nevada’s rural counties are expected to go strong for Mitt Romney. But Washoe County, where Republicans lead in voter registration by 3,700, has gone for both parties in past elections.
James Grant named director of Mountain Operations for Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 9:40am
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe has named James Grant as its director of Mountain Operations. Grant was promoted from his role as director of Lift Operations. Meanwhile, Heavenly’s director of Snow Surfaces, Jim Larmore, has been named the new director of Mountain Operations at Northstar California Resort.
Race the Lake of the Sky at El Dorado Beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:36am
South Tahoe Standup Paddle and Riviera Paddlesurf present: Race the Lake of the Sky at El Dorado Beach
Saturday, Jun 30 2012, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Jul 1 2012, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Events include:
Brackett wins first SUP race of season at El Dorado Beach
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 9:17pmLake Tahoe hosts 3,300 plus for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:55amImagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride. On Sunday more than, 3,300-plus bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 21st annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe.
Bill would allow sports wagering in California
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:46amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California would be in a position to allow sports betting at race tracks, card rooms and casinos under a bill approved by the state Senate.Sen. Rob Wright says the state c...
Who will win the most wide-open Indy 500 in years?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 10:41amThe Indianapolis 500 will be run on Sunday in what's believed to be the most wide-open race in years. There are no clear favorites and there's a group of new faces vying for attention. And with no ...
