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Former Thunder Valley employee sentenced for embezzlement

U.S. District Judge Morrison C. England Jr. sentenced Erika Michele Carlton, 38, of Roseville, to 18 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for theft from an Indian tribal government, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. Judge England also ordered her to pay $236,050 in restitution.

This case was the product of an investigation by the United States Secret Service and the Placer County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Reardon prosecuted the case.

Don Q's weekly fishing report for Feb. 6-12

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 6-12.

Know the man in these photos? Call Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Two instances of credit card fraud at the Carson Valley Target store on Jacks Valley Road in early January has Douglas County authorities asking for the public's help.

On Jan. 2 and again Jan. 4 the man in these two photos entered the Target store and allegedly used fraudulent credit cards to obtain an undisclosed amount of merchandise, said Sgt. Pat Brooks in a Douglas County Sheriff's Office news release. The man is considered a "person of interest" in the case.

Legal Update for California and Nevada Business Leaders and Managers

Event Date: 
February 1, 2013 - 9:00am

The business community is invited to attend a lively employment law update “What’s on Your Mind?” Friday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce located at 169 Highway 50 at Stateline.

Sponsored by the Tahoechamber in partnership with the Sierra Human Resources Association, this seminar includes updated information managers and business professionals need to know for 2013. The popular format includes a great presentation followed by plenty of time to ask our pair of attorneys from both California and Nevada anything that’s on your mind.

Text of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2013 State of the State Address

California Gov. Jerry Brown today delivered the 2013 State of the State Address. Here's the prepared text:

Gardnerville Walmart opens

The Gardnerville Walmart opened its doors after a 7:30 a.m. ceremony today.The 152,373-square-foot store, located at 1511 Grant Drive, began construction in April 2012.Store officials say that the ...

Second annual TahoeChamber Community Breakfast

Join us for a continental breakfast, Jan. 31, 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Tep's Villa Roma to hear what the TahoeChamber has in store for 2013, including highlights on the new TahoeChamber.org website.
Guest speakers will include TahoeChamber President and CEO "B" Gorman, Board Members and Staff. The event FREE for Community Members. Reservations strongly suggested.
To reserve your seat or for more information; call 775.588.1728 or visit www.TahoeChamber.org

Authorities investigate Incline Village armed robbery

Washoe County authorities are asking for the public's help in solving a Jan. 2 armed robbery at a north shore Lake Tahoe gas station in which a gun shot was fired. No one was injured.

A masked gunman entered the Incline Village Chevron gas station at 8:45 p.m. and demanded money from the clerk and then discharged a silver-colored long barrel revolver inside the store, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Special Operations and Investigations Division. The clerk was not injured and no other patrons were in the store.

Sierra-at-Tahoe partners with Zeal Optics for enhanced high-tech video experience

When Sierra-at-Tahoe guests book any private lesson of three hours or more, they will now have the option of adding video analysis with high definition camera goggles to their Lake Tahoe ski and board experience.

Combining cutting edge technology from Boulder, Colo.-based Zeal Optics and iON camera with expert instruction from Professional Snowsports Instructors of America certified instructors, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort guests now have the ability to learn like never before.

Nevadans will soon be able to play Powerball

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada residents who pine to play the lottery will soon be able to buy Powerball tickets.The Primm Valley Lotto Store just over the California border announced Wednesday that it wo...

Christmas Cheer in need of food, toys; drop boxes available throughout South Lake Tahoe

Christmas Cheer is looking for donations of non-perishable food, new toys, or gently used toys. Please drop your donations at one of the following locations:

Scenes from first Light Up South Lake Tahoe holiday parade

Check out the latest video below from Jack Durst at Fabulous Lake Tahoe capturing the first Light Up South Lake Tahoe Christmas light parade. The event took place over Thanksgiving weekend with multiple businesses along Highway 50 participating by decorating their store fronts and turning on their lights as the South Lake Tahoe Fire Departments fire truck and Streets Department snow plow led the procession from Stateline to the “Y.”

Businesses light up for holiday event

Businesses along Highway 50 got in the holiday spirit over Thanksgiving weekend for the city's "Light Up South Lake Tahoe" event.Multiple businesses decorated their store fronts and turned on li...

Light up South Lake Tahoe Event a Success

The First “Light up South Lake Tahoe” event took place over Thanksgiving weekend with multiple businesses along Highway 50 participating by decorating their store fronts and turning on their lights as the South Lake Tahoe Fire Departments fire truck and Streets Department snow plow led the procession from Stateline to the “Y.”

“We are very pleased with the turnout of tonight’s event with at least 150 people coming out to watch the tree lighting and we look forward to next year’s event being even bigger and better,” said Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis.

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for providing items for families in need

Tahoe Dream Foundation would like to thank Steve and his employees at Tahoe Merchants Thrift Store for donating clothing, shoes, and bedding to our foundation, continuously over the last two months...

South Lake Tahoe Police warn of car repair scam

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is warning people, especially senior citizens about a car repair scam.
Two men approached an 89-year-old in the Safeway store parking lot on Johnson Boulevard and offered to fix a dent in the senior citizen's car for $80 in cash plus an additional $20 for more work later.

Kirkwood opens 40th season with four feet of snow

Kirkwood Mountain Resort opened its 40th anniversary season when the lifts began turning at 9 a.m. Friday, five days earlier than its originally-scheduled opening day. Kirkwood opened with one chairlift and five trails, accessing 40 total acres.
“The last two storms that have rolled through the Sierra have dropped a combined four feet of snow at Kirkwood, allowing us to open early for all our passionate skiers and riders,” said Casey Blann, general manager of Kirkwood. “This will be a great start to the 40th anniversary season at Kirkwood, and the first with Vail Resorts.”

City: Thanks Raley’s for Support of the Turkey Trot Fun Run

The City of South Lake Tahoe would like to remind the community that the 2012 Turkey Trot Fun Run is being held this Saturday, November 17th at the Parks and Recreation facility at 11am. The Fun Run is a free event for children ages 3-13 and every participant will win a prize. We would also like to thank the many local volunteers, including Raley’s and Optimist Club for their support of this annual local event.

Raley’s has generously donated all of the turkeys and pies as the awarded prizes to Turkey Trot Fun Run winners.

Christmas in the Sierra Concert

Event Date: 
December 8, 2012 - 5:00pm

“Christmas in the Sierra Concert, featuring David John and the Comstock Cowboys, returns to the historic Genoa Town Hall. This musical stage performance is in the old west style that truly warms the heart with the magic of the season. There are two performances, 5 pm and 8 pm. Reserved seating only. Tickets are $20 for concert only. A No host bar will be in the Town Hall. Each ticket holder receives 10% off of dinner purchased at Genoa restaurants including Tombstone Tap & Grill, Genoa Station Bar and Grill, and Walley’s 1862 Restaurant located at the 1862 David Walley’s Resort.

Location

Genoa Town Hall
Main Street, Genoa, NV
United States
39° 0' 27.1116" N, 119° 50' 39.0084" W

Grand Opening of TJ Maxx in South Lake Tahoe

The Grand Opening Ceremony of the TJ Maxx store in South Lake Tahoe took place this morning at 8am as a crowd anxiously awaited outside.
Mayor Claire Fortier, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis, Councilmember’s Angela Swanson and Bruce Grego, Councilmember elect JoAnn Conner, and City Manager Nancy Kerry were all in attendance for the ceremony.

“It’s exciting that we have a full range of clothing options now by a nationally renowned retailer and we are very fortunate to have that here in or town,” said Mayor Fortier.

Annual See's Candy Sale Benefit South Tahoe Cancer League

Event Date: 
December 24, 2012 - 10:00am

The South Tahoe Cancer League Annual See's Candy Sale is now underway.
This year, we will be at the shopping center at the Y, next to Starbuck's, open from 10 am to 5:30 pm daily.
All proceeds go to help support our local cancer patients who need rides to treatment, and other help generally not covered on any insurance.

T.J. Maxx store set to open

The South Shore T.J. Maxx location at the "Y" will open its doors this Sunday at 8 a.m. for the store's long-awaited grand opening. T.J. Maxx, which advertises itself as a retailer that offers b...

Barton Health supports Lake Tahoe area organizations in need

“Empowerment” is the premise of Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee (CAC). After careful evaluation of 19 grant applications, nine-non-profits recently received $24,000 in grants from the CAC. Through these grants, the CAC is able to “empower” area community programs with funding to help close the health gaps and address health issues within the community.

With cold weather here, Forest Service urges residents to properly dispose fireplace ash

With cold weather upon us, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reminds residents to use caution when disposing of woodstove or fireplace ashes. Ashes can remain live and capable of starting a fire for several days, even when they appear to be out.

Barton Auxiliary’s Famous Cheese Balls available now

Event Date: 
November 4, 2012 - 9:00am

Famously garlicky, nutty and slightly spicy, Barton Auxiliary’s Cheese Balls have arrived.
One creamy swipe across a piece of sourdough bread or dipped with a cracker, and anyone with a discerning palate can tell the difference between store-bought and these homemade delights.

South Lake Tahoe Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees Chooses New Station Leader

El Dorado Co. Sheriff's Department in South Lake Tahoe sponsors and supports activities of Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees. In a recent election held during the S.T.A.R. Station Meeting at South Lake Tahoe's Senior Center,
retiring 3 year term Station Leader Dick Young was replaced by Richard Thomson of Thomson's Insurance. Assisting Thomson are past Station Leaders Dick Young and George Schultz.

Other members, each holding specific job titles include Barbara Aragon, Jan and Ernie Claudio, Susan Kidwell, Mary Magana, Bill Sluka, Kay Taylor and Joan Young.

Two more chipmunks test positive for plague in South Lake Tahoe area

The El Dorado County Department of Environmental Health was notified this week by the California Department of Public Health that two additional chipmunks in the South Lake Tahoe area have tested positive for plague. One of the chipmunks was found in the Tallac Historic Site area and one was near the U.S. Forest Service Taylor Creek Visitor Center.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Oct. 25-31

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This week's report is for the week of Oct. 24-30.

City encourages businesses to Light Up South Lake Tahoe

Looking to drum up holiday spirit, the city of South Lake Tahoe is calling for a partnership among local businesses to create the first “Light up South Lake Tahoe” event over Thanksgiving weekend. The idea is to have every business on Highway 50 lit up end to end from the big tree at the “Y” to Stateline for the entire holiday season.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Oct. 17-24

Here 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 Oct. 17-24.

Chipmunk tests positive for plague, Forest Service issues warning for South Shore Lake Tahoe

Visitors to recreation sites around South Lake Tahoe should to take precautions against the bubonic plague after a chipmunk found at Taylor Creek Visitor Center tested positive for the disease, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reports.
The California Department of Public Health has recommended the Forest Service and its concessionaire post warning signage in the area of Taylor Creek Visitor Center, the Tallac Historic Site, and Camp Richardson Resort explaining how the disease is transmitted, the symptoms and how to prevent infection. The Forest Service is advising its staff and visitors to report any sick or dead animals immediately.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report for Oct. 10-17

Here 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 Oct. 10-17.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 10

Here is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 4-10.

South Lake Tahoe police look for man with cell phone camera peeping in dressing room

On August 26 an unidentified male entered a clothing store in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe and attempted to take video and/or pictures of a female in a dressing room using his cell phone by holding it under the door of the dressing room.
The victim’s boyfriend confronted the suspect who immediately ran from the shop.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 2

Here 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 Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.

Douglas authorities seek help in Carson Valley burglaries

Two commercial burglaries early Monday morning in Douglas County have authorities asking the public for help in identifying the suspects with photos provided by surveillance cameras.
The first burglary occurred at the Verizon Wireless Outlet Store on Waterloo Lane sometime around 5 a.m. Entry was made by the suspect smashing the glass of the exterior window of the store. Two cellular telephones, phone chargers and miscellaneous currency were stolen from inside. Click on images to enlarge.

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for your honesty

You know who you are, but I don't. You found my wallet at the Safeway Market on Sept. 13 and turned it in to the staff. After a frantic 15 minutes of looking for it in my car and in the store, I re...

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25

Here 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 September 19-25.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:

Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 12-19

Here 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 Sept. 12-19.

South Lake Tahoe police arrest juveniles in burglary and vandalism spree

On Sept. 7, the South Lake Tahoe Police responded to a radio call of a burglary which had occurred at an art supply store in the City of South Lake Tahoe. During the investigation officers were advised that cash and approximately $3000 worth of spray paint and markers had been stolen.
On Sept. 8, victims of vandalism began calling the Police Department to report that buildings, signs and vehicles had been tagged with graffiti.

Jesse Kalin, Cool Black Kettle at Fresh Ketch to drum up kickstarter.com campaign

Event Date: 
September 11, 2012 - 6:00pm

Three weeks away from hitting a target goal to produce his first solo CD, veteran South Lake Tahoe musician Jesse Kalin is inviting the community to special night gathering of music and friends at the Fresh Ketch, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.

Kalin will be performing with his band Cool Black Kettle during the special night appearance. A raffle, and plenty of music are in store. The Fresh Ketch is located at 2435 Venice Dr., South Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe Keys Marina.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Aug. 29

Here 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 August 29 to Sept. 4.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14

Fishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.

Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.

Expedition Man Endurance Festival comes to Northern Nevada

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.

New business intro: New vodka hits shelves

Tahoe Blue Vodka, a new product, was recently launched by Tahoe Spirits, a South Tahoe-based small business. It has been on store shelves and in bars since March 1 and has been well-received by Tah...

South Lake Tahoe water taxi provides access to beaches, recreation and shopping

A water taxi service based at Camp Richardson Resort connects locals and visitors to lakeside marinas, enhancing economic activity on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. The service offers stops at three marinas providing access to recreation, sightseeing, dining and shopping.

South Tahoe ​Wooden Boat Classic set for Friday and Saturday

Event Date: 
July 27, 2012 - 12:00pm

The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic, a Vintage Boat Show for Charity is the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc., Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter's only ACBS-judged boat show. The 5th annual 2012 boat show is featured July 27-28 at the Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club will display 70 antique and classic boats and gift $12,250 to local charities.

Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31

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.

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