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Hot ash sparks deck fire at South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/13/2013 - 10:51pmFirefighters in South Lake Tahoe knocked down a deck fire Jan 12 that was started by hot ash.
Karl Koeppen, shift commander for the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, said minimal damage was done to the structure and interior of the home, located in the Pioneer Village area. The fire burned the deck structure but did not creep into the interior. The residents were allowed to stay in the house after the fire was knocked down.
South Lake Tahoe TEDx conference set for March 23
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/13/2013 - 12:11pm
TEDx, an online education series and offshoot of the popular TED Talks programs, will happen at South Lake Tahoe March 23. The theme of the program is "clarity" and the event will be held at Tahoe Production House.
Pods expected to be scrapped
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/12/2013 - 6:00amThe NIAA Board of Control is expected to dissolve the pod system during its winter meeting Monday and Tuesday in Sparks, according to Assistant Director Donnie Nelson, while North Tahoe will reques...
NHP issues nearly 12,000 cell phone-related distracted driving traffic citations
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 8:44amTroopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol issued nearly 12,000 traffic citations to motorists observed talking, texting or reading non-voice communication while operating a motor vehicle on Nevada’s highways in 2012. Thirty of the offenders last year received their second citation for the same offense with 25 of those witnessed on their phone for a third time and cited once more.
South Lake Tahoe resident turns fire into business
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 10:21amWhen Andrea Creo goes to work, the sparks start flying. Literally. The 32-year-old South Lake Tahoe resident and head of Tahoe Fire Dancers has made fire her business."We were just doing perform...
Rice withdrawal sparks gender concerns on Cabinet
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 2:36pmWASHINGTON - The top contenders for the "big three" jobs in President Barack Obama's second-term Cabinet are all white men, rekindling concerns about diversity in his inner circle.Now that Susan Ri...
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.
Nevada will unveil new 'brand' in spring to draw visitors
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 11:44am
The state of Nevada will introduce a new “brand” in the spring that will include a marketing campaign to help boost tourism and economic development, Gov. Brian Sandoval told an audience at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism on Tuesday in Sparks.
Other tourism officials said the brand will include a new statewide slogan and logo. Tourism officials said the campaign to roll out Nevada’s new brand has been in the works for more than a year.
Norberg, Kaufer capture top volleyball honors
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 6:00amMt. Rose All-League Division I-A Volleyball MVP: Mackenzie Redner (Truckee)First teamMiddle Blocker: Drew Norberg (South Tahoe), Krystal Parker (Sparks)Opposite Hitter: Chelsea Hohn (Truckee)Out...
Pee Wee makes championship game
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 6:00amThe South Tahoe Viking Jr. Pee Wee advanced to the Sagebrush League Championship Game with a 40-34 win against the Reno Wolf Pack in Sparks on Saturday. The Vikings were led on offense by Tyler Wat...
South Tahoe soccer boys playoff run ends
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 10:40amELKO, Nev. - Many great games dot the history between the Sparks and South Tahoeboys soccer teams.Friday's wasn't one of them.In the battle between the last two state champions, the defending st...
OBITUARY: Henrietta Ziegler
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 6:00amHenrietta (Lee) Leoni Ziegler, 83 years 3 months, 12 days passed away on October 24, 2012 at her home in Sparks. She was born to Henry Leoni and Lottie (Hengeveld) in Palo Alto, California on July ...
Tiny Mites take on Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 6:00amThe Tiny Mites took on the Sparks Cardinals Saturday at home. Both teams played a penalty-free game. The Vikings' running game was led by Caiden Shumaker, Garrett Fiederici, Anthony Rounds Jr. and ...
Mighty Mites push through playoffs
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 6:00amThe South Tahoe Mighty Mites opened the playoffs with a resounding 20-6 win over a top-ranked Sparks team Friday on the road."Our kids are really on a roll. They are executing very complex plays fo...
Home games to be held at local high schools
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:00amSouth Tahoe High School home games: Football vs. Truckee, Friday at 7 p.m. Soccer vs. Truckee, Thursday at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Volleyball vs. Sparks, Thursday at 6 p.m. Whittell High School home game...
Vikings soccer sneaks past Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/20/2012 - 6:00amSPARKS, Nev. - Winning never gets old, and it's a good thing because the South Tahoe girls soccer team is turning in another tremendous season.The two-time reigning state champions notched their...
Housing market turns sharply, but why?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/20/2012 - 6:00amKatie Elliott unfailingly cautions her first-time homebuyers in Reno and Sparks that they're about to enter a highly competitive arena filled with multiple offers, bidding wars and frequent rejecti...
Cross-country charges toward regionals
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 6:00amThe Vikings cross-country team steamrolled its competition at the Sparks Railroader Invitational last weekend. The girls cross-country team charged in for a sixth place finish out of 12 teams. T...
Pop Warner Roundup
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 6:00amPee Wee boys lead Pop WarnerThe Junior Pee Wee Vikings claimed first place Friday with a 44-19 win against the Sparks Steelers, a previously undefeated team. Tyler Wattanachinda led the offensiv...
Win keeps Vikings on playoff path
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 6:00amSPARKS, Nev. - A high school quarterback could hang his hat on the stellar season John Cefalu has already posted, but on Friday the senior proved the best is still to come. "He just keeps gettin...
Sparks win keeps postseason dreams alive
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 12:43pmSPARKS - The Vikings continued their postseason push with a 50-14 win against Sparks at the team's away game Friday.Quarterback John Cefalu was unstoppable once again as he led South Tahoe to its f...
Warriors volleyball bests Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 3:39amThe girls added another win Friday as they beat Sparks High School 25-13, 25-14 and 25-23. The Warriors are well on their way to postseason play. They will play a rematch against South Tahoe at hom...
Warriors girls soccer takes two
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 8:27amThe Whittell girls soccer team picked up two on the road last weekend. The girls bested Sparks 2-0 in their first match. Skylar Smith netted both goals for the Warriors and Sabrina Trachsel came th...
Mighty Mites and Tiny Mites
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 12:52pmThe Mighty Mites made it happen against Sparks at South Tahoe High School, defeating the Saints 13-6 Saturday. The team had standout performances from Jake Tarwater Jeremy Smiley, Derek Robbins, Re...
Suspects arrested in Douglas County marijuana operation
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/17/2012 - 6:02pm
Three men were arrested Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a large marijuana grow operation discovered in Douglas County in the Toiyabe National Forest near Jacks Valley.
The men arrested are Rafael Salas-Silva, 28 of Sparks, Martin Urioste-Maciel, 26, of Pasco, Wash., and Alberto Mendes-Arroyo, 23 of Reno.
The men face charges of growing more than 1,000 marijuana plants in the James Canyon area of Douglas County. The Record-Courier newspaper reports that 4,700 plants were seized.
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.
Lightning sparks fires in Tahoe forest
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 10:39amFour small fires continued to burn Sunday in the Tahoe National Forest, sparked by Saturday's lightning storm, forest spokeswoman Ann Westling said."The lightning activity (Saturday) evening was no...
South Lake Tahoe begins road paving projects
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 3:42pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe has begun its annual paving project this week, July 30, 2012. Sierra Nevada Construction of Sparks, Nev., has been selected to perform the $2,858,000 contract.
Recent fish plants in Western Nevada by NDOW
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 2:25pmHere are the most recent fish plants in Western Nevada as reported by the state's Department of Wildlife. For information, NDOW Headquarters in Reno at (775) 688-1500 during regular business hours.
July 24: West Walker River in Lyon County: 1,803 rainbow trout: 10.3 inches in length.
July 25: Marilyn’s Pond in Washoe County: 851 rainbows: 10.3 inches.
July 26: Truckee River in Washoe County: 5,274 rainbows: 9.5 inches.
July 27: Sparks Marina in Sparks: 3,589 rainbows: 10.3 inches.
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.
Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 5:21am
Warm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide all regulations and have your fishing license with you.
Hug High School graduate Jonathan Blunk among dead in Colorado mass shooting
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/21/2012 - 4:07pmNevada Governor Brian Sandoval made a statement on Saturday to the family of a Sparks man, among 12 killed in the Aurora, Colo., movie theater mass shooting.
MyNews4.com reports Jonathan Blunk, a 2004 graduate of Hug High School, was a victim in Friday's deadly shooting.
Sierra Recon competitor dies of heart attack after collapsing
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 6:00amA 39-year-old Sparks man died after collapsing at the inaugural Sierra Recon mud run at Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort Saturday.Joseph Axtman collapsed about 11:30 a.m. while traversing a boulder field...
Nevada man dies during Sierra Recon event
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 2:28pm
A 39-year-old Sparks man died during the Sierra Recon challenge on Saturday. Joseph Axtman collapsed on the course near the base lodge at Sierra-at-Tahoe on July 14. “He was going up a portion of the course and just collapsed,” El Dorado County sheriff’s Lt. Pete Van Arnum told Lake Tahoe News.
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.
Nevada Highway Patrol to set up Incline Village sobriety checkpoint over July 4 holiday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 8:43amThe Nevada Highway Patrol, along with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Sparks Police Department, and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office are planning a sobriety check point for the Fourth of July holiday.
The check point will be held in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe and is being funded by a Joining Forces grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety.
Due to the fireworks display and other special events planned at Lake Tahoe, a large increase in both vehicular and pedestrian traffic expected during the holiday.
RGJ: Apple looks at Northern Nevada to invest $1 billion in facilities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 12:00pmThe Reno Gazette-Journal is reporting that Apple is planning on opening a data center east of Sparks and a business and purchasing center in downtown Reno, part of a $1 billion investment the company plans to spend in Northern Nevada over the next 10 years.
The deal includes tax abatements from the city and state, including sales and property tax. The Reno City Council will consider the deal on Wednesday.
Squaw Valley Hosts an Extraordinary Evening of Poetry
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 2:37pmThe 43rd annual Squaw Valley Community of Writers will convene again this summer with acclaimed workshops in Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction and Screenwriting. As part of the workshop, the Squaw Valley Community of Writers will be hosting an extraordinary evening of poetry readings on Thursday, June 28, at 8 p.m. in The Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley.
As part of the evening of poetry, Kazim Ali, Robert Hass, Sharon Olds, Claudia Rankine and C.D. Wright will read from their published and unpublished work, including poems written in Squaw Valley just days before.
Fire restrictions begin Monday outside the Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 5:17amFire restrictions for the Carson and Bridgeport districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will begin on Monday, June 18. The combination of a particularly dry winter and spring, parched vegetation, lingering drought conditions, increasing daytime temperatures, and recent human-caused fires forced the Forest Service to implement the conditions.
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of June 13-20
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 2:57pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 13-20.
Pool access for the disabled sparks controversy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 10:25amWASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is sidestepping an election-year confrontation with the hotel industry and other pool owners to give them more time to comply with access rules for the di...
Memorial Saturday for legendary broadcaster, hellraiser and satirist Travus T. Hipp
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 12:59pm
Services for legendary radio commentator Travus T. Hipp will be held this Saturday, May 26, in Silver City. Hipp died early Friday morning, May 18, at his Silver City home. He was 75, as old as the Golden Gate Bridge in his beloved San Francisco.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, in Silver City. Gathering, gnoshing and remembering will begin at the Silver City Community Center, 385 High Street, at 10:00 a.m. Food and refreshments will be provided. Those who wish may bring more.
South Lake Tahoe lands popular online TEDx education series
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 9:28pm
TEDx an online education series and offshoot of the popular TED Talks programs, will happen at South Lake Tahoe this fall, those associated with the program confirmed Tuesday.
The conference was approved by TED administration and will likely be held at the new Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School's Tahoe Arts and Design Academy.
Sparks Fly at Nevada Republican Party Convention
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 11:32pmSPARKS — An impassioned motion to revoke credentials for more than 300 delegates who arrived after the meeting began. Heated questions about the presence of guests and whether they were voting. An angry motion to remove the convention chairman. And that was just for starters.
More than 1,600 county delegates gathered Saturday at the Nevada Republican Party convention in Sparks in a meeting that fluctuated between contentiousness and relative calm as the hours rolled on.
STHS baseball loses to Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 7:28pmSPARKS, Nev. - South Tahoe lost the first of a doubleheader with Sparks, 4-0 on Saturday in Sparks. Though it was on the road, South Tahoe was the home team. Colton Marchesseault pitched 8 1/3 inni...
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of April 11-17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 6:47pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012.
South Tahoe track battles weather
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 6:00amWith the girls' 3200-meter race in progress, the storm everyone was expecting finally arrived in Reno on Saturday during the Reed Sparks Rotary Invitational. The men's 4x400 meter team was warmi...
Whittell softball takes two from Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 1:10pmIn girls softball action this weekend the Lady Warriors faced off against Sparks High School in their first conference double header of the season at Lampe Park. In the first game the Warriors came...
Warriors Brave Sparks Onslaught
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 10:39amGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - When the Sparks Railroaders rolled into Lampe Park Saturday for a twin-bill against Whittell, the Warriors knew they were moving up in class.Way up.Sparks High's student bod...
