News
Caltrans completes Luther Pass construction
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:11pmCaltrans announced today it has completed a project on Highway 89 in El Dorado County that is designed to safeguard water quality in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. The $17 million project received $...
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority among Nevada grant recipients
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 6:12pmA $10,000 grant to help the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority develop its sports tourism initiative was among nearly a half-million dollars in rural tourism grants announced Tuesday. The Nevada Commission on Tourism doled out a total of $492,711 to 72 applicants, including the LTVA. Go here for the Reno Gazette-Journal story.
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.
Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program Open Enrollment Period Begins
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 4:27pm
By Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — The 2012 open enrollment period for Nevada’s Prepaid Tuition Program starts Thursday and runs through Feb. 28, 2012, the state Treasurer’s Office announced today. Since its inception, 14,120 Nevada Prepaid Tuition contracts have been purchased by Nevadans.
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...
Golf course battle heats up with lawsuit, vandalism
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 2:48pm
UPDATED 8:30AM: California State Parks is investigating vandalism that happened over the weekend on Washoe Meadows State Park land near the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Electronic equipment and river monitoring devices were damaged or destroyed. Two logs were found to have graffiti sprayed on them, saying "Stop Golf" and "Save the Park."
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
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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.
Tahoe Magic to benefit from chili sales at Coyote Grill
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 11:01amSince 1992 Tahoe Magic has been helping families in crisis all year long working with agencies in our community that identify and recommend families with ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-magic-to-be...
Upper Truckee restoration hearing postponed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 9:17amSTATELINE, Nev. - Discussion of the Upper Truckee River restoration and golf course reconfiguration project by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board scheduled for Dec. 15 has been post...
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...
Real estate brokerage firms swap assets
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 2:19am“This strategic realignment allows us to focus more on Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe and allows them to focus and expand their market share in the Truckee ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../real-estate-bro...
Miss Marcia dance students on stage at Harrah's
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 2:19am“'Twas the Night Before Christmas” is a special holiday production by Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio. It returns to Harrah's Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.....
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...
Budget gift: Helping Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 2:19amPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budg...
Miss Marcia dance students on stage at Harrah's
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 12:51am“'Twas the Night Before Christmas” is a special holiday production by Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio. It returns to Harrah's Lake Tahoe on Dec. 4 at 1pm and ...
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.
Tahoe planning agency to look at Homewood plan; Upper Truckee river plan removed from agenda
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 4:18pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will hear plans on the Homewood project on the west shore but has scrapped plans to discuss the Upper Truckee River Restoration project during a two-day meeting of the Governing Board.
According to a news release, the Dec. 14 agenda remains unchanged and includes a proposed adoption of the Final Environmental Impact Review and Environmental Impact Statement for Homewood Mountain Resort. The meetings are on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Granlibakken, and Thursday, Dec. 15 at the TRPA offices.
Ski report: Pray for snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 4:16pmIt may be time to have another pray for snow party. No major storms are in the forecast, though there is a 20 percent chance of something blowing through the Lake Tahoe Basin on Thursday. Here is the ...
Real estate brokerage firms swap assets
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 4:16pm“This strategic realignment allows us to focus more on Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe and allows them to focus and expand their market share in the Truckee area,” said Dan Jacuzzi, owner of the The Se...
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...
Flu shots help protect fragile recovery
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:00pmRENO, Nev. - Retailers throughout Northern Nevada - both big-box stores and small independents - pray for a solid economic shot in the arm this holiday season, one that will carry through into the ...
Sheriff's office offers tips to avoid scammers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:37amMINDEN, Nev. - 'Tis the season of giving, but also the season for scamming, as evidenced by the number of fraud cases coming into the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.From phony lottery wins to desp...
Early Walt Disney drawing up for auction in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:10amRENO, Nev. (AP) - An original, autographed drawing by Walt Disney, believed to have been made about 1920 before he hit it big in the entertainment world, will go up for auction in Reno this week.Th...
TRPA begins easing grip on regulatory control
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:08amCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Land use and environmental regulators in the Lake Tahoe Basin are endorsing the idea of giving local governments more control over permitting and other rules.The issue came...
Ski report: Pray for snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:37amNo major storms are in the forecast, though there is a 20 percent chance of something blowing through the Lake Tahoe Basin on Thursday. Here is the Nov. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-pray-fo...
Budget gifts: Donation to Family Resource Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:37amThe FRC is a solid organization that truthfully does provide much needed services and supplies to all of our Lake Tahoe Unified School District children's ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget-gifts...
North Tahoe to host prestigious travel symposium
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:37amNorth Lake Tahoe will host the 2012 Mountain Travel Symposium, one of the world's premier ski industry wholesale conferences. The April 15-21 conference will ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../north-tah...
El Dorado County / Tahoe Roadwork Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:37amToday's Date: November 18, 2011, 2011 #11-287. District: District 3 - Marysville, http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3. Jody Jones, District Director. Contact: Deanna ...www.laketahoenews.net/wp-content/.....
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...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:01pmNever burn your Christmas tree or wrap-ping paper in the fireplace. The rapid burning and excessive heat can damage the firebox and chimney, creating a serious fire hazard. – Sallie Ross-Filgo, South ...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 4:03pmSelect 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 ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tip...
Nevada Highway Patrol offers holiday season traffic and travel tips
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 2:00pmRENO, Nev. - With the end-of-the-year holiday season upon us along with heavy traffic anticipated on the roadways and highways this four-day weekend, the Nevada Highway Patrol would like to share t...
Agency advises to celebrate the holidays safely
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 1:12pmBy Tia Rancourt
The winter holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends, and that means more cooking, entertaining, home decorating and an increased risk of home fires due to increased usage of cooking and heating equipment. Most home fires and injuries occur in the kitchen as reported by the U.S. Fire Administration. Here are some simple and easy life-saving tips from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District to remember during the holiday season:
Lake Tahoe bikeway plans go forward, move ahead
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 12:54pmNevada backers of a plan to ring Lake Tahoe with a scenic bikeway are $6 million closer to completing the $82 million trail. Supporters hope the 116-mile Nevada Stateline-to-Stateline Bikeway Project will connect communities, improve recreational opportunities and promote the iconic attraction bordering California and Nevada. Go here for the story.
Reno sports gala canceled because of fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:26amDue to the dangerous circumstances and the declared state of emergency because of the fire in Reno, the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition is postponing ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../reno-sports-gala-ca...
What's your idea for a budget holiday gift?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 9:26amMake the ideas as Lake Tahoe or Sierra Nevada oriented as possible. If you have a picture of the item, the store, yourself, then send it along as a jpeg. Include ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../whats-you...
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...
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:36am![VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg "Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala")
Event Date:
February 11, 2012 - 5:30pm Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nev. Guests will be received by:
Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana Lee, Mrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias.
— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
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...
Gaming decline offset by key industries
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:00amMINDEN, Nev. - A report on the dire state of gaming in Northern Nevada was countered by two areas of positive growth during a business meeting at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.The annual joint me...
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. ...
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...
Ski resort: Lots of sunshine
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 10:56pmTime to bring out the sunscreen if you are headed up to the mountains today. Here is the Nov. 26 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/ski-re...
