south lake tahoe
TRPA and Lake Tahoe scientists share knowledge with Lake George
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 9:16amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and a delegation from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program presented to a consortium of public agencies, non-profits and ...
House engulfed in flames — all to train firefighters
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 9:13amA house on Third Street near the corner of South Avenue is being used by South Lake Tahoe and Lake Valley firefighters as live fire training. Barton Health recently acquired the tiny structure with th...
Jamie Anderson: Not afraid to go big
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 8:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If women's snowboarding is a stampeding herd of buffalo, South Lake Tahoe's Jamie Anderson will be the first to trample whatever gets in its way. At 21, she's already ...
Jamie Anderson: Not afraid to go big
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 8:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If women's snowboarding is a stampeding herd of buffalo, South Lake Tahoe's Jamie Anderson will be the first to trample whatever gets in its way. At 21, she's already ...
Holiday party at South Tahoe library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 12:25amThe South Lake Tahoe branch library (1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.) is having a Children's Holiday Party on Dec. 10 at 2pm. Join us for an afternoon of family fun: - Listen to a holiday story. - Sing Chr...
Warning — be sure to inspect Christmas lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 7:25pmSouth Lake Tahoe firefighters would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and to remind you that when decorating your home, please inspect your lighting ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../warning-be-sure-...
Warning — be sure to inspect Christmas lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 3:55pmSouth 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...
CASA Corner: Making the holidays happy for all
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everywhere we look we can see the beginning signs of the holidays - frozen turkeys wait to be warmed up in the oven and stuffed animals and dolls search for that special ...
Chamber to host Winter Wine Walk BAHM
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Toast the town with the local shops and art galleries at the Heavenly Village with the TahoeChamber.org from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 8.With a wine walk passport, participant...
State to leave drug task force
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local law enforcement officials hope to maintain a more than two decades old drug task force at the South Shore following the elimination of state funding this summer.The...
New coach leads young STHS girls basketball team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last year's girls basketball team at South Tahoe was able to reach the playoffs, but this year's team is much different that last season's squad, from the coach to a l...
Snow Park Technologies takes over more Tahoe terrain park contracts
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow Park Technolgies is a subtle name for a company that is half-responsible for snowboarding and freestyle skiing as we know it.More commonally known as SPT, Snow Pa...
Giving Tree benefits South Shore youth at holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 12:48amThe El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Women's Center and CASA El Dorado are partnering to offer the seventh annual Giving Tree. The tree is up in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../giving-tree-...
Power out in parts of S. Tahoe; winds expected to continue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 12:48amAbout 600 Liberty Energy customers are without power this morning in the Sierra Tract of South Lake Tahoe. High winds toppled a tree, which put wires on the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../power-out-in-p...
Giving Tree benefits South Shore youth at holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmThe El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Women's Center and CASA El Dorado are partnering to offer the seventh annual Giving Tree. The tree is up in the South Lake Tahoe branch library and d...
Opinion: Looking for substance in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmA few days back, as my spouse and I were returning from Carson City, near the gondola site there were a few people with placards that said Occupy South Tahoe. The trouble is as Gertrude Stein said whe...
Poll: Majority of California voters support
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmPosted by admin in News on December 2nd, 2011 | no responses. Publisher's note: Occupy South Lake Tahoe canceled the Dec. 1 event at the Y because of the weather. Organizers will congregate Dec. 8...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmTahoe 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 ...
First USASA event in South Lake Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States of America Snowboard Association South Tahoe Series is holding its first rail jam of the season this Saturday afternoon at the Optimist Christmas Tree L...
Shining Stars present ''Twas the Night Before Christmas' on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:36pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The holiday production "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio will be presented twice on Sunday, Dec. 4, a...
Tahoe Choir to hold 40th concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For four decades the Tahoe Choir has been bringing South Shore audiences concerts. This year the group will perform at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2, at Lake Tahoe Community College'...
Local artist having an open studio and art sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:33pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lynn Woodward, a local potter, painter, and printmaker, will be hosting an artist's open studio and special pottery sale at her studio in South Lake Tahoe from 1-5 p.m., ...
Give the gift of giving
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:27pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has two ways that people can impact the lives of many young people in the South Shore community this holiday season.For the first ti...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Motorcycle club says thanks
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:25pmThe Brotherhood Motorcycle Club wishes to thank local businesses and community members here in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline for their generous donations for our annual fundraiser, HOGG WILD XVI. ...
Mountain bikers celebrate productive season
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To ride a bike is to be an engine. And to join the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association is to be part of an engine of change.Wednesday night at Mo's Place, members of ...
Musical '42nd Street' to Take Stage at Lake Tahoe's Newest Stage
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:32pm
Viking Road is soon to become the way to 42nd Street with the first student performance to take the stage at the new Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School’s Tahoe Arts and Design Academy.
For those who want to experience the big bold musical production of 42nd Street, the curtain rises Friday, December 9, Saturday, December 10, and Saturday, December 17 at 7pm; and on Sunday, December 11 and 18 at 2pm. Tickets are on sale at South Tahoe High School’s Associated Student Body office at $5 for Students; $10 for age 65+; $15 for General Admission.
Opinion: Looking for substance in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:38amHow true about the city of South Lake Tahoe after 46 years as a “city” there is no city hall, no civic center. But there is a huge. Bill Crawford. redevelopment debt. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opin...
2 tree lightings in South Lake Tahoe today
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:38amSouth Lake Tahoe is officially turning the lights on two trees today — at the Y ... 23 weave strands of lights into the tree by the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-tree-...
Community Winter Tree Lighting schedule set
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:14amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The entire community is invited to the Community Winter Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 2, with new additions this year.The approximate time of events is as follows: 5 p.m....
Upper Truckee restoration hearing postponed
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:13amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Discussion of the Upper Truckee River restoration and golf course reconfiguration project by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board scheduled for Dec. 15 has ...
Joint Powers Authority to meet to discuss Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:41amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet to confirm the success of Measure R, and to establish the process and schedule for seeking app...
Winds delay fire training
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:33amSOUTH 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...
Fire reported at former Bill's Casino
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 8:35amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District responded to a report of a fire at the former Bill's Casino building early Wednesday morning.Someone lit a plastic construct...
Festival of Trees and Lights this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 8:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Foundation's third annual Festival of Trees and Lights will bring in the holiday season with trees and lights, all while benefiting the community, by raising fu...
Opinion: Bread & Broth says thank you
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 7:45pmEvery Monday Bread & Broth (a local nonprofit organization) feeds a hot meal to anyone hungry in South Lake Tahoe. The Monday before Thanksgiving was a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-bread-b...
Rene Smania — 1964-2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 7:45pmThe two moved from Maui to South Lake Tahoe where they were married and built a wonderful life together with their four-legged children, Zephyr, Bentley and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../rene-smania-19...
Budget gift: Slew of choices at Made in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 7:45pmThere is a great shop in South Lake Tahoe that offers many gift ideas for under $20. I'm talking about Made in Lake Tahoe at Ski Run Marina. The shop offers ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget-gif...
Windstorm knocks out trees and power at South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 5:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A strong wind storm pushed through the West Thursday, knocking downing numerous trees at the South Shore and wreaking havoc across several states.The windstorms were t...
Old prescribed burn reignites in high winds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 4:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Embers from a weeks-old prescribed burn off Kingsbury Grade reignited into a 10-12 acre fire early Thursday morning.The fire was reported 100 percent contained by the ...
South Shore recreation JPA board to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:49pmThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet Dec. 5 at 1pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. The board expects to establish the process and schedule for seeking applicants for the ...
Budget gift: Slew of choices at Made in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:49pmFor $20 or less you can get a beautiful pair of handmade sterling silver earrings made by Range of Light Designs which has been in business in South Lake Tahoe since 2005. Or, how about a clip-framed ...
Power out in parts of S. Tahoe; winds expected to continue
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:49pmAbout 600 Liberty Energy customers are without power this morning in the Sierra Tract of South Lake Tahoe. High winds toppled a tree, which put wires on the ground and broke three cross arms. The comp...
Bookstore pops up in South Lake Tahoe as a bit of a test
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:49pmBy Kathryn Reed
From environmental planner to book publisher to book distributor to bookstore owner. That has been the career path of South Lake Tahoe's Michael Scialfa. How long he will have the...
Bookstore pops up in South Lake Tahoe as a bit of a test
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:41pmSouth Lake Tahoe has a bookstore again for now PhotoLTN. The last store devoted to selling new books in South Tahoe – Neighbors Bookstore – went out of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../bookstore-pops-up-i...
Wind gusts snap trees throughout South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:31pm
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.
Forest Service responding to rekindling of prescribed fire unit on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:43amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit fire crews are responding to the rekindling of a weeks-old prescribed fire off Andria Drive on Kingsbury Grade, near ...
Sierra Tract power back up
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Energy restored power to about 600 customers in the Sierra Tract affecting about 600 customers at 9:42 a.m. Thursday. The outage was caused by high winds downing ...
South Shore recreation JPA board to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:37amThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet Dec . 5 at 1pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. The board expects to establish the process ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-shore-re...
Discounted lift tickets offered to area resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 3:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe area resorts have again partnered with Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation to offer discounted lift tickets.Purchase of the tickets through the Sk...
Discounted lift tickets offered to area resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 3:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe area resorts have again partnered with Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation to offer discounted lift tickets.Purchase of the tickets through the Sk...
