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5 horses to watch in Saturday's Kentucky Derby

A full field of 20 horses will line up for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The winner becomes the only 3-year-old with a chance to go on and try for the Triple Crown by adding...

Rapid Sierra Nevada uplift tracked by UNR scientists

From the highest peak in the continental United States, Mt. Whitney at 14,000 feet in elevation, to the 10,000-foot-peaks near Lake Tahoe, scientific evidence from the University of Nevada, Reno shows the entire Sierra Nevada mountain range is rising at the relatively fast rate of 1 to 2 millimeters every year.

Heavenly to host U.S. Freestyle Championships through 2014

Heavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14. The two-year deal brings the women’s and men’s moguls, aerials and dual moguls back to South Lake Tahoe for the second time. Heavenly also hosted the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2004, as well as FIS World Cup Freestyle events in 1999 and 2000.

Fish On: California Opening Day river, lake and stream report

Here is this week's fishing report and a reminder that Saturday, April 28 is the Opening Day of California lake, river and stream fishing. This report covers water ways throughout Northern California, the Sierra, Nevada and Southern Oregon. To learn more about opening day or to get a California fishing license, go here.

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Don Q's California and Nevada Fishing Report through April 25

Here is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 18-25. The opening day for all California fishing is on April 28.

Don Q's Fishing Report for week of April 11-17

Here 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.

Diamond Peak’s 12th Annual Dummy Downhill

Diamond Peak will continue the tradition of the Dummy Downhill on April 1, 2012. This will be the 12th year for the community’s favorite event of the season.
Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard that gets launched off a big jump on Showoff run. Categories include Best Crash, Longest Jump, Most Creative, Shortest Distance and whatever else the judges decide to make up.

Best of Lake Tahoe snowsports season coming up now; storms line up for weekend skiing

OK, so it hasn't been the best snowsport season so far, but hold on, more snow is coming with storms over this weekend and we'll be able to ski off-piste without worrying about slightly hidden rock and logs. And on top of that, it's spring skiing, always the best of the year. Forget those crowds of December and January, don't recall those icy January days when the wind howled. It's spring skiing, lightly clad with plenty of sun for sitting on the lodge deck.

Storm systems line up with rain changing to snow for Sierra, Lake Tahoe

A series of strong weather systems will begin moving through the Sierra on Tuesday bringing heavy rain, snow and wind to the Lake Tahoe region.
The National Weather Service in Reno reports that anywhere between 6 to 10 inches of precipitation is probable along the crest from Lake Tahoe northward through Saturday, bringing several feet of snow to the Sierra. What it will translate at lake level depends on how low the temperatures will drop, according to the weather service.

Homewood to hold St. Patty’s Twilight Ski; Pot 'o Gold lift ticket giveaways

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Homewood Mountain Resort will be hiding a “Pot O’ Gold,” filled with treasures such as a lift ticket 3-pack, a 2012/2013 season pass, and a West Shore Café & Inn gift card. Guests will receive hints as to the Pot O’ Gold’s whereabouts on the Homewood Facebook page on St. Patrick’s Day.

South Lake Tahoe City Council Meeting (March 6, 2012)

Watch now the entire March 6, 2012 meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. The complete agenda for this meeting is available here.

More snow in the forecast for Lake Tahoe and Sierra by Wednesday

More changes in the weather are in store this week as a winter storm, which may produce strong winds and heavy snow, is expected to arrive in the Lake Tahoe Basin by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making magnet school event a great success

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dad's of Great Students) at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School thanks the following sponsors, donators and volunteers for their needed and appreciated support at the...

Kudos & Kindness: Watch DOGS thanks sponsors

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School thanks the following sponsors, donators and volunteers for their needed and appreciated support at the ...

Banzai weekend at Kirkwood Mountain Resort

The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour returns this weekend for another year. This big mountain freeride action meets ski and boarder-cross strategy in a mad-dash race for an $80,000 cash purse. Register now online or just come and watch. Join the after party and hang out with the athletes on Saturday afternoon at Bub's. Need a ride?

Tahoe Project fundraiser screening of 'Happy' the movie

On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 the Tahoe Project and Mo's Place are partnering to host the Tahoe venue for the first annual World Happy Day, when thousands of people will join together in communities around the globe to watch the award-winning film "Happy." Local musician and entrepreneur Tyler Lewis will play live music after the screening and DJ the dance party after that. Plan on a happy night out!

Heavenly opens The Face

Thanks to the power of the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system, Heavenly Mountain Resort was able to open East Bowl, the double-black diamond trail that leads to the resort’s California Lodge.
“East Bowl and The Face are really the welcome mat to our resort, as well as giving us some of the most challenging terrain in the region,” said Pete Sonntag, Heavenly’s general manager.

DUI patrol stepped up on Sunday

The Avoid the 6 El Dorado County DUI Campaign is reminding football fans watching this year’s Super Bowl game with friends and family to make the right decision before kickoff and game plan in a designated sober driver. Law Enforcement joins with the national “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” message from the National Football League (NFL), the California office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) Coalition.

Let the edges do the work; meanwhile big Saturday at Heavenly

Spent some time skiing at Heavenly Mountain Resort the other day and the snow was fine, though pretty hard at 9 a.m. but softening as the sun at Lake Tahoe came into play. Couldn't help noticing how many skiers are still using the old rotary shoulder turn yet skiing on modern, shaped skis. That's a waste of energy.
On shaped skis keep the body facing down the fall line, letting the edges do the turn. That's what today's skis are all about. The deep sidecut makes the skis turn when you put the edges in. Gotta keep the hands out front, which incidentally is crucial in avoiding ACL injury.

Heavenly to Host Nike Winter Chosen Tour on Saturday

Heavenly Mountain Resort has teamed up with Nike Snowboarding to host the fifth stop of the Nike Winter Chosen Tour on Saturday, February 4, 2012. The slopestyle rail jam will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on World Cup run at the California Main Lodge.

Year the Dragon captured by Jonah M. Kessel for the New York Times

Across China and around the world, people are celebrating lunar new year and the advent of the year of the Dragon. Five filmmakers, including former Tahoe Daily Tribune Visual Director Jonah M. Kessel, captured the spirit and sparkle of the celebrations in Beijing for the New York Times. Go here to watch the video.

Fishing report through Jan. 25

Here is this week's fishing report for January 18-25. This report covers streams, lakes and rivers in Nevada, Northern California, southern Oregon and the Sierra.

Bay Area Ski Bus Running Buses to Snow deprived Tahoe Resorts

Now in its 16th season, the luxury Ski Buses run every Saturday, every Sunday, every Wednesday and one additional weekday per week with pick up locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Sunnyvale, Foster City, Pleasanton and San Rafael. The buses are stylish and comfortable with a restroom, multiple TVs for movies, and of course, are run by professional drivers and hosts!

The winter that never started

Last year was the winter that never stopped, with snow through Memorial Day weekend and flakes into the first few days of June. But this year is the winter that never started. No snow at all in December. Look up at the hills, and you might mistake it for September.

Great American Wreath and Pine Cone Company hangs unique decor

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As a child Zan Barker used to watch his mother twist evergreen branches into wreaths, adding lemon leaves and other tidbits to the holiday decorations. Today, the memo...

Great American Wreath and Pine Cone Company hangs unique decor

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As a child Zan Barker used to watch his mother twist evergreen branches into wreaths, adding lemon leaves and other tidbits to the holiday decorations. Today, the memo...

UPDATED: 2012 Lake Tahoe Storm Drain Outfall

Submitted by Tahoe Pipe Club
The 2012 Lake Tahoe Storm Drain Outfall Calendar has been prepared by anonymous members of the Tahoe Pipe Club. The calendar presents photographs of example storm drain pipes which are polluting Lake Tahoe. In spite of decades of restoration in the name of lake clarity these pipes and hundreds of other pipes like them are allowed to pollute Lake Tahoe with toxic storm water. Tahoe Pipe Club wants the urban storm water infiltrated into the ground before it reaches these pipes.

Revenge of the Slacking Sitter

Jonah Hill's character Noah, describes himself as the sort of baby sitter who expects to sit on the couch and watch TV while the kids make themselves scarce. Oddly enough, that description more ...

Competitors locked in for U.S. Grand Prix ski

Also 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...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Practice sexual assault awareness all year round

I am a football fan. I watch the NFL and college ball regularly. For those of us that watched any game this past month, it is impossible to miss the top news story - Penn State. Every day the South...

Sex offender in custody; attorney fighting for release

South Lake Tahoe has a local ordinance that prohibits any sex offender from being at the recreation center/ice rink even if his/her child is there. Even though Scanio had been going to watch his daugh...

Area fishing report through November 16

Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 16 for lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon.

Not uncommon for toddlers to be accessing

By Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle. Nearly half of babies under age 2 in the United States watch an average of two hours of TV every day, and 10 percent ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../not-uncommon-...

Italian wine making on a small scale

On Saturday, Oct. 1, four of us (Bob and Lorraine Scholes of Dayton, Nev. and Elaine and I had the opportunity to visit a small vineyard called Corte de Valle in the Tuscany Region of Northern Italy.
It is one of a number of Bed & Breakfast vineyards (large and small) that are located along the Chianti Road between Siena and Florence.
We saw their small sign as we drove past, and on the spur of the moment, decided to turn around and visit there. It was a great decision.

South Lake Tahoe city budget fight looms large; layoffs eminent

As an early snowstorm descended on South Lake Tahoe the first week of October, the continuing winter of economic discontent looks bleak for the city’s budget woes and employees facing layoff. Seventeen positions are still on the chopping block. At least half of those positions are linked to street maintenance and snow removal operations. While negotiations between the bargaining units and the city continue to be held, there is a hint of an impasse — while the city functions on only an interim budget until the end of the month.

Lake Tahoe weather: Winter storm warning begins 11 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - What started last week as a chance for snow to a winter storm watch on Monday has turned into a winter storm warning for Tuesday night and much of Wednesday, all-but assuring ...

Snow in Sierra by midweek; 10 inches possible above 7,000 feet

UPDATE: 5:25PM: Wind, rain and snow in the Sierra is what's shaping up for this week for the Lake Tahoe region. With the potential of up to 10 inches of snow possible in the Sierra above 7,000 feet, a winter storm watch has been issued, according to the latest from the National Weather Service in Reno.

Fishing report for Sept. 21-28

Here is the fishing report for the week of Sept. 21-28. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.

Fishing report through Sept. 21

Here is the fishing report for the week through Sept. 21. The report covers Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra.

Long-time League to Save Lake Tahoe director resigns

League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.

League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.

November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure

By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.

New landmark installed at Lake Tahoe Golf Course

After two months of sweat, scrapes, carving and lots of attention paid to detail, a new sign went up Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, marking a generation of landmarks that bring in an all-encompassing natural environment perspective.
With the design furnished by Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Jeanette Minier developed, constructed and hand-carved the sign which is now perched at the entrance of the golf course at 2500 Emerald Bay Road. Final touches with masonry continues.

Flash flood watch continues through 11 p.m.

Update 6:05 p.m.: Moderate to heavy rainfall has been reported in isolated areas around South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, along with several lightning strikes. Lightning likely caused one spot fire high in the trees south of the intersection of Highway 50 and 89 in Meyers. It appeared, however, that heavy rain doused the flames.
Meanwhile, a flash flood watch remains in effect until 11 tonight for portions of California and Western Nevada including the greater Lake Tahoe area, Carson City and Reno.

Bear Breaks Into Prius, 'Drives' Away As Family Vacationing in Lake Tahoe Watch

A family vacationing in Lake Tahoe, Calif., awoke to the sound of their car horn only to find a bear trapped inside their Toyota Prius. The bear, reportedly stuck inside the car, began thrashing in an attempt to free itself and moved the gear shift from park to neutral. Click here to read the story.

Tahoe Today: Misty wants to connect with those who have passed on

Dayle, I have always been intrigued by the paranormal. I have gotten myself sucked into all the ghost shows and watch them regularly. I remember you saying that anyone can communicate with the one...

Angora burn provides job opportunities for veterans

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Watch your wedges," shouts U.S. Forest Service forestry technician Brent Grueter to Joel Gallagher over the din of an idling chain saw on Angora ridge Wednesday after...

New terrain, wider trails and a whole lot of South Lake Tahoe festivities ahead

LAKE TAHOE — If another La Nina visits the Sierra this winter – all-time records were approached in 2010-11 with more than 700 inches of snow – Tahoe South ski resorts are ready to roll on another epic season.

Lake Tahoe Lights Up Labor Day Weekend With Food and Fireworks Extravaganza

The South Shore Lake Tahoe Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Extravaganza explodes over Lake Tahoe this Sunday, at around 8:30 p.m. and will once again famously feature spectacular patterns and a variety of lights, designs, and shapes.

Big Phish in One Pond: Memories at South Shore Lake Tahoe 2011 surface on Youtube

As August 2011 rolls to a close, here's some Phish tales found on Youtube of their first ever performance at South Shore Lake Tahoe. The Vermont-based jam band played the Harveys Outdoor Arena Aug. 9 and 10 to sell-out crowds.

Bouldering event being launched in Meyers

17. Joshua Welch of Safe Haven Chiropractic in Meyers is spearheading the event so people can watch and learn about the beauty and athleticism of playing on granite. He says Lake Tahoe bouldering has ...

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