south lake tahoe
Heavenly Foundation to host Winter Welcome on Dec. 9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:47am
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Winter Welcome on Friday, December 9th, 2011 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at Heavenly’s California Lodge on Saddle Rd. at the top of Ski Run Blvd. Celebrate the coming of Winter in après style, the event will feature heavy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a beer and wine bar; live music will be played by local musicians Jerel Dutton and JT Chevallier.
City holds its ground on medical pot rules
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:04amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Despite the possibility of lawsuits, the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously decided Tuesday night to go ahead with its regulations regarding medical marijuana.The ...
South Lake Tahoe confident keeps pot ordinance intact
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:01amBy Kathryn Reed
“Bring it on!” That was essentially what the five members of South Lake Tahoe’s City Council said Tuesday night at the conclusion of a one-hour special meeting about the medical marijuana ordinance.
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting schedule changes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 9:26amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Parks and Recreation Commission is changing their meeting schedule to the last Tuesday of every month from January through November. Meetings are held at the Recreati...
Snowshoeing and science for students at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fun and educational snowshoe and winter science trips to Tahoe are now available for local classes. Great Basin Outdoor School invites teachers to book now for January...
Joint Powers Authority to meet to discuss Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:54amSOUTH 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...
California Conservation Corps marks 35 years with work throughout the state
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Conservation Corps has now been around for 35 years, but don't expect to see balloons or birthday celebrations. Instead, the CCC will mark the anniversary ...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:48amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches.Place the tree in plain water immediately after recutting the tru...
Conservation group launches "Tahoe's Most un-Wanted" campaign
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) has released a series of educational posters which identify some of the biggest threats to Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as w...
Caltrans finishes Highway 89 project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:46amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans completed a project on Highway 89 that will safeguard water quality in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin, the agency announced in a statement Tuesday. "Caltrans is...
Suit filed in golf course fight
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:40amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Opponents of a restoration project that would see some of Lake Tahoe Golf Course moved into Washoe Meadows State Park have taken their arguments to court, while a vand...
South Tahoe firm offering free snowplowing to military families ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 4:30amFor the second year in a row, Alpine Smith Inc. of South Lake Tahoe joins the SnowCare for Troops Program, a community based program to provide free snow ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-firm-...
Prescribed fire plans at Lake Tahoe resume Wednesday near Meyers
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 5:13pmBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 in the community of Meyers near South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, Nov. 30, weather permitting.
Prescribed fire plans for Lake Tahoe resume Wednesday near Meyers
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 5:12pmBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 in the community of Meyers near South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, Nov, 30, weather permitting.
Prescribed fire operations resume near Meyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 2:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 i...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 2:16pmIf you dont know an Fstop from a stop sign a sixweek class starting Dec 1 in South Lake Tahoe may be the answer For more information call530 544.9336 ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-l...
Agency launches Tahoe's 'Most Un-Wanted' invasive species public campaign
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 12:01pmBy Peter Brumis
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District has released a series of educational posters which identify some of the biggest threats to Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as what visitors, residents and even kids can do to help. Titled “Tahoe’s Most un-Wanted,” the first three posters feature aquatic invasive species, fine sediments from runoff and invasive weeds, and are free to pick up or request for local schools, businesses and other organizations who would like to display them publicly.
Give locally this season
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 8:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While you're out stocking up on gifts to put under the tree this holiday season, keep our local nonprofits in mind. These groups need everything from cash to clothes a...
Don't take a vacation from safety
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 8:26amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District reminds area visitors and locals to not take a vacation from safety.Don't forget to check the smoke detectors in your reside...
Opinion: Successful Thanksgiving feast
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 2:19amThe Brotherhood Motorcycle Club wishes to thank local businesses and community members in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline for their generous donations to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-successful...
Brotherhood Motorcycle Club Turkey Giveaway
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 7:19pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2011 (All day) The 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. Because of our community’s generosity, we were able to provide 50 complete Turkey dinners to families in need this Thanksgiving. The giveaway at Sierra Community Church was a huge success thanks to the following individuals, businesses and community members. Thanks to Christine from Lira’s Market for putting the dinner packages together.
Business offers free snow removal to military families
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 3:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe equipment company Alpine Smith, Inc. will offer free snow removal services for families with a member currently deployed in the armed forces, according t...
Vikings' boys' basketball returns six
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last season, the Vikings boys' basketball team was one win away from playing for the state title. It had been 10 years since South Tahoe had gone that deep into the po...
Social media on the mountain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The latest buzz coming from Tahoe ski resorts may not be at the resorts at all. It may be coming from your cell phone. Today's modern tech is plowing its way into the ...
Boat shuttle takes skiers from S Tahoe to Incline and back
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:11amIn years past the shuttle went from Ski Run Marina to Tahoe City Starting in January it will go from South Lake Tahoe to the pier at the Hyatt in Incline ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../boat-shuttle-take...
Artist to hold open house
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 1:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Gardnerville Artist Teri Sweeney will once again be holding an Open Studio Preview and Sale of her latest work at her Gardnerville Studio. Sweeney, a nationally known Wes...
Opinion: CHP thankful for turkey drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:26amThe CHP South Lake Tahoe area would like to thank Sam Coolbaugh and Bijou Safeway for providing our collection location, STMS Club Live for their help ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-chp-thankful...
Santa Paws elevates animals to full family
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:26amShe has been part of Santa Paws for 20 of the 25 years it has been going on in South Lake Tahoe. She started with a Polaroid camera. Each picture was $5. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../santa-paws-elevat...
Western ski bookings show increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bookings for the upcoming ski season continue a positive trend upward throughout the western U.S., despite sometimes mixed economic news, according to the most recent rep...
Website hopes to connect parents with babysitters
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bay-area start-up UrbanSitter is expanding to Lake Tahoe. UrbanSitter is to babysitting what OpenTable is to restaurant reservations, an online service that allows parent...
Western ski bookings show increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bookings for the upcoming ski season continue a positive trend upward throughout the western U.S., despite sometimes mixed economic news, according to the most recent rep...
California urges consumers to keep track of holiday purchases
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California State Board of Equalization reminded Californians this week that online shopping from out-of-state retailers may require additional payments come tax time....
Crime Free Multi-Housing Program celebrates one year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A program designed to reduce crime in residential complexes at the South Shore celebrated its one year anniversary Oct. 11. Since the program's inception, more than 85 pa...
Ogden promoted to associate director of Sierra Nevada Alliance
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kay Ogden, the Sierra Nevada Alliance's development director has been promoted to associate director, according to a statement from the coalition of conservation groups. ...
RIBAUDO: Notes from the front row
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amLocal MusingsThere is a big question mark hanging over the local medical marijuana dispensaries. As you may know the City of South Lake Tahoe currently has three dispensaries but due to a recent co...
Family Resource Center looking for holiday donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 1:50amSouth Lake Tahoe's Family Resource Center is working with a number of other local agencies to provide gifts for children, Christmas dinner, clothing, and other basic supplies to families in need t...
A whole lot of shaking going on near Markleeville
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 10:56pmBoth were about 18 miles south east of Markleeville or 36 miles south east of South Lake Tahoe. At 2:05am a 2.0 quake struck the same area, then a 1.7 at ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../a-whole-lot-of-sh...
Family Resource Center looking for holiday donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 10:56pmSouth Lake Tahoe's Family Resource Center is working with a number of other local agencies to provide gifts for children, Christmas dinner, clothing, and other ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../family-...
Tahoe Today: Between paradise and heaven
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 2:00pmHi Dayle,My name is Georgia. I am from South Lake Tahoe and I am a blackjack dealer for one of the casinos, I have lived here for 20 years I adore your column and would like to ask you a very inter...
Fire department issues holiday safety tips
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has offered several fire safety tips to keep your family safe during the holiday seasons:* Take care when burning candles. Be sure th...
Climate Ride part two: Teacher plans solo bike trip
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Despite some bumps in the road, a retired Lake Tahoe Community College teacher once again has his eyes set on the horizon.South Shore resident George Drake took part i...
All season passes valid at Kirkwood next two weekends
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kirkwood Mountain Resort will honor 2011/2012 season passes from any resort for two "preview weekends" beginning this Friday, according to a Monday statement.The resort w...
Deep snow, steep mountains: Kirkwood opens for 2011-12 season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:00amBy Dylan Silver
While resorts around Lake Tahoe pour millions into capital improvements, develop iPhone apps and raise giant condominium complexes, Kirkwood Mountain Resort hangs onto a privileged place among the region's ski mountains.
Community college to hold sexual harassment training
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College will host a sexual harassment awareness and prevention training from 9-11 a.m. on Dec. 13 in the LTCC Duke Theatre.This two-hour intensiv...
TRPA staffer wins chamber award
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency senior planner Gary Weigel has been honored with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce's Blue Ribbon Award in the Public Agency Service categ...
Forest Service seeks comment on Fallen Leaf project
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service is seeking input on the proposed Fallen Leaf Lake Trail Access and Travel Management project. The project area includes about 13,000 acres and 41....
Competitors locked in for U.S. Grand Prix ski
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 4:04amAlso watch for Olympic bronze medalist Scotty Lago (Seabrook, N.H.), Olympic silver medalist Hannah Teter (South Lake Tahoe), and many more. Known for being the first superpipe open for riding each se...
Water levels hit sweet spot ahead of winter
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 1:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Following a near-record-breaking winter, water supplies in Northern California and Nevada have struck a balance between not enough and too much, according to regional ...
OBITUARY: Elizabeth C. Murphy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 11:13amElizabeth C. Murphy was born December 14, 1911 in New Brunswick, New Jersey and passed away November 17, 2011 in South Lake Tahoe, California.She met and married her husband Edward T. Murphy in ...
November is National Runaway Prevention Month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 9:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Homeless youth are living on the streets in thousands of communities nationwide including our own. However, often we don't stop to think about what led them to find refug...
