south lake tahoe
Battle over Lake Tahoe Golf Course proposal continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:51am
By Jeff Munson
The fight is pure Tahoe: A project proposed to improve the environment versus a group of people who don't want things to change.
Mud has been thrown, sides are dug in, and lawsuits are likely looming with the proposed reconfiguration of the Lake Tahoe Golf Course as it backs up to Washoe Meadows State Park and Recreation Area.
Medical pot rules move forward for the time being
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 6:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe's rules regulating medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation in homes will remain in place - for now.But an October court decision could expose t...
Site Sponsor Story: South Lake Tahoe's Newest Outdoor Store
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:38pm
Lake of the Sky Outfitters is Lake Tahoe’s newest outdoor store specializing in hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. Owners Peter and Nancy Hussmann bring over 35 years of experience hiking and cross country skiing in the Lake Tahoe Basin to their business.” We are excited to share our knowledge with our customers and help them pick out the right piece of equipment or clothing for their outdoor activities”.
Secret Witness program key to closing cases
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:33pm
More than five years after the parents of a slain South Lake Tahoe teenager asked local authorities for help in solving the 1980 murder of their son, the case remains active and some remain hopeful the case could be solved.
Information that surfaced two years ago about the murder of Richard Swanson turned the cold case into an active one, with retired FBI agent Jeff Rinek and South Lake Tahoe police investigator Chuck Owens continuing their search for the killers.
Ingredients for traditional Thanksgiving jump 13%
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 10:23amI decided to price a similar meal at Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe this past weekend on the assumption it's the least expensive place to buy groceries on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ingredie...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 1:16amTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on November 14th, 2011 | no responses. Candy is a young Chihuahua who would love to find her new home. dog She likes to g...
Sarah Hussong-Johnson Named South Lake Tahoe Engineering Director
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 6:00pm
By Nancy Kerry
The City of South Lake Tahoe announced today the appointment of Sarah Hussong-Johnson as Director of Engineering. Announcing her appointment, City Manager Tony O’Rourke said Ms. Hussong-Johnson, “has demonstrated outstanding capability to build public improvements on time and within budget and will lead the City’s Strategic Priority to Improve the Built Environment. Sarah brings a solution-oriented collaborative approach to resolving the challenges of constructing public improvements and will be an excellent leader for the years ahead.”
Autopsy provides no new details in local woman's death; investigation continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 1:40pm
By Heather Gould
Investigators have no new leads in the case of a South Lake Tahoe woman whose remains were found in southern Washington state in early October. The cause of death remains undetermined after an autopsy was performed.
In July, 54-year-old Marie Hanson traveled with a neighbor to the Rainbow Gathering, a countercultural event emphasizing peace and love. She was last seen on July 7, then disappeared, leaving all her personal effects behind.
OBITUARY: Vincent DeTarr, 1927 - 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 11:00amVincent passed away October 29, 2011, on a beautiful autumn day at his home in South Lake Tahoe. He was released from the confusion and struggles of Alzheimer's, a disease that he confronted with t...
OBITUARY: Kris Ober Barker, Aug. 22, 1947 - Nov. 7, 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 10:55amKris Ober Barker passed away November 7, 2011 in Gardnerville, Nevada.Kris was born August 22, 1947 in Whittier, California to Rodney and Evelyn Ober. She moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1962 where...
No cause of death found for Lake Tahoe woman
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 10:31amLONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) -- An autopsy on a South Lake Tahoe woman who disappeared during the Rainbow Family gathering has failed to determine her cause of death.Skamania County Undersheriff Dave Cox s...
Thanksgiving contest submissions due Wednesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 9:39amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What are you most thankful for this year? Your adorable pooch? Loving family? Best friend? The return of winter? Tell us on our Facebook page and you could win a 14-16...
South Lake Tahoe jail set to get more crowded
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 1:19pm
By Heather Gould
As of October 1, nine new inmates have been incarcerated in the El Dorado County jail who would have previously gone to state prison. With the state short of funds and under a court mandate to relieve overcrowding in its state prisons, those committing non-violent, non-serious and non-sex offenses will be housed in county jails rather than state prisons under a program dubbed "realignment."
Black Tie Ski Rentals to celebrate 10 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This winter, Black Tie Ski Rentals celebrates it 10 year anniversary as the original ski rental delivery company in North America. Black Tie started in 2002 out of a one-...
Federal Advisory Committee to meet in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.Items on th...
Gingerbread house competition in Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Ridge Tahoe is hosting the Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition Dec. 3-4 at the resort, 400 Ridge Club Drive, Stateline. The event is open to all ages and wi...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Wake up to Autumn apple turnovers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Welcome to my world of sweet and savory apple turnovers. These old-fashioned finger food pastries are a flaky feast whipped up by dropping a fruit filling on dough, tu...
Auditions for 'The Tortoise Versus the Hare'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "The Tortoise Versus the Hare" will be held from 4-6 p.m. Monday at the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose...
Nepheles, Silkwood wow crowd at Soroptimist
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 7:13pmA line at the table was a good indicator Silkwood would end up being the people's choice for best winery Friday night at the annual Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe wine tasting. The Mod...
Aquatic invasive species committee to hold forum
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a public forum from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the North Tahoe Events Center, located at 8318...
Heavenly's snowmaking system puts opening date in front of other resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Centac air compressors, the size of vending machines, hummed smooth and loud in Heavenly Mountain Resort's lower pump house Wednesday. Across the building, man-siz...
Heavenly's snowmaking system puts opening date in front of other resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Centac air compressors, the size of vending machines, hummed smooth and loud in Heavenly Mountain Resort's lower pump house Wednesday. Across the building, man-siz...
Bread & Broth gearing up for Thanksgiving dinner
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 10:26pmBread & Broth's 23nd annual Thanksgiving feast is Nov. 21 from 4-5:30pm for anyone in need. St. Theresa church is located at 1041 Lyons Ave. in South Lake Tahoe. Bread & Broth's Turkey...
Treetop adventure park in the works for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 7:00pmWe went through it twice because we liked it so much,” Sherry Miller, who runs Lake Tahoe Airport, said. “It's a high-rope course. It's a fantastic outdoor activity ...www.laketahoenews.net/.....
Bread & Broth gearing up for Thanksgiving dinner
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 7:00pm21 from 4-5:30pm for anyone in need. St. Theresa church is located at 1041 Lyons Ave. in South Lake Tahoe. Bread & Broth's Turkey Day celebration is Nov. 21. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../bread...
Designer drugs get council's attention
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 6:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council could consider regulating synthetic drugs that mimic marijuana and cocaine and were, until recently, legal and readily available in C...
City could ban pot clubs following court decision
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 5:55pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An October court decision could result in the City of South Lake Tahoe repealing a recently enacted ordinance regulating medical marijuana dispensaries and the cultivatio...
Opinion: Humble start for a decorated sailor
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 2:44pmPublisher's note: After the annual Memorial Day ceremony in South Lake Tahoe this year, Mayor Hal Cole was criticized by members of the public for not attending. When Lake Tahoe News learned he sp...
South Shore casinos back to downward slide
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After two positive months, the casinos at Stateline posted a 14.37 percent loss for September.The main source of Douglas County's gaming revenue, the casinos won $17.1 mi...
Vision plan, loop road seen as paths to better economy, environment
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Remodeled casinos rise above tree-lined streets where people walk leisurely between new restaurants and retail shops.An orchestra plays at a new entertainment venue at...
Kindertown closes, final hearing next week
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe's Kindertown Preschool and Infant Center was shut down by the California Department of Social Services last week, but owner Maria Barrows-Crist has one l...
SnowGlobe announces full lineup
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:24pmSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif. - SnowGlobe Music Festival, the South Shore's biggest New Year's Eve event, has dropped the full list of artists that will appear during the 3-day festival.The festival wil...
Grizzlies hold their own against the division's best
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This past weekend the Tahoe Grizzlies Bantams (ages 13 & 14) hosted the undefeated Santa Rosa Flyers in a back-to-back weekend series. The Grizzlies hadn't played in a...
Urias and Devan top bowlers of the week
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Our top women's bowler of the week is Jessica Urias. Urias bowls on the WE DON'T GIVE A SPLITS team in the His & Hers league and maintains a 192 average. Urias exploded f...
Lady Vikings face Boulder City in state playoffs
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When asked what he knew about Boulder City, South Tahoe's first-round opponent in the state soccer playoffs, girls' head coach Chris DeLeon said he didn't know much."I...
University women to host college president Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Kindred Murillo, president of Lake Tahoe Community College will a guest and speaker at the South Lake Tahoe American Association of University Women's meeting at 10 a...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you from Spc. Garrett Fant's family
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 6:00amGarrett's family wants to extend a heart-felt thank you to the community of South Lake Tahoe for the support you gave us after the loss of our beloved son, Spc. Garrett A. Fant. We are truly blesse...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to Annual Shop to Stop Domestic Violence participants
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe Women's Center would like to thank the Village Shopping Center for hosting the recent Second Annual Shop to Stop Domestic Violence event. A big thank you goes out to the following ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for support from health professionals
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe Women's Center would like to thank the following health professionals for volunteering their time to educate the public on the effects of Domestic Violence on Health at our Second ...
SnowGlobe Festival early bird and advance tickets sell out; 3-day and VIP passes on sale
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 6:16pm
Who said there's never any good news on Thursdays? The folks over at SnowGlobe Music Festival report that the advance and early bird tickets for the Dec. 29 through New Year's Eve concerts have sold out. But there are plenty of tickets remaining for the regular 3-day and VIP passes, according to the website.
Lady Vikings head to state after win in Elko
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 5:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Monday, South Tahoe volleyball coach Dan McLaughlin huddled his team together in the gym to go over their next match against Boulder City High School. The last time...
Film to explore the end of life
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 11:04amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to a free screening of "Consider the Conversation," a documentary exploring the American struggle with communication and preparation for the end-...
Detect breast cancer early
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 10:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States and follows just behind lung cancer. Due to earlier detection and improved treatment, more patien...
Edgewood investment seen as Tahoe key
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 9:31amRENO, Nev. - Edgewood Companies' plan to erect a spacious lodge costing upwards of $100 million represents the most significant private investment at South Lake Tahoe in several decades - and th...
South Tahoe woman wins 2 tickets to Soroptimist wine tasting
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 5:08amPaula Peterson of South Lake Tahoe and a guest are going to Friday night's annual wine tasting put on by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Peterson is one of the many people who eloquent...
$25000 in health related grants awarded by Barton
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 5:08amBarton Foundation and Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee gave $25000 to 10 South Lake Tahoe organizations to help fund health-related services and programs. The recipients were honored a...
STHS students distinguish themselves among
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 5:08amPublisher's note: Four students from South Tahoe High School were honored as Young Women of Distinction on Nov. 9 by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Different this year was the maturit...
Foghat's singer is a fool for city of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 2:11pmIt's not surprising Charlie Huhn used to play in Humble Pie. For a rock star and frontman for Foghat he certainly acts plenty humble."When we first played Harrah's, I thought I was going to be i...
Barton audiologist activates first Cochlear implant in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 2:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sounds coming from Danielle Knowlton could have been simple baby talk."Ba ba ba ba," she said to Juan "Emilio" Duran-Reyes, in a sing-song voice.The 14-month-old b...
Barton audiologist activates first Cochlear implant in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 2:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sounds coming from Danielle Knowlton could have been simple baby talk."Ba ba ba ba," she said to Juan "Emilio" Duran-Reyes, in a sing-song voice.The 14-month-old b...
