News
Edgewood Companies plans summer opening of Bonanza Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 9:16amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Edgewood Companies is moving forward with construction contract negotiations in hopes of building a neighborhood Bonanza Park in spring 2012."Originally, there was opt...
Caltrans escapes state budget woes to beef up winter staffing
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 9:15amTRUCKEE, Calif. - A Caltrans official on Thursday decried last year's 818 inches of snowfall as record breaking - opposed to the 429-inch average - and said this winter staff will be prepared to co...
Drivers surprised by parking tickets on Harrison Avenue
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 9:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In the past, parking on Harrison Avenue has had little organization. It wasn't uncommon to see cars parked parallel to the street facing the wrong direction or cars parke...
Lakeview Commons Project Update Video
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 8:35amThe Lakeview Commons Project, a partnership between the California Tahoe Conservancy and the City of South Lake Tahoe, spans the beach area that was once known to locals as El Dorado Beach. Approaching from the western side is the boat ramp, and a newly constructed Boathouse. The downstairs will feature storage lockers for paddle boards and kayaks, restrooms, and a boat rental area. Upstairs will be a concession stand and patio with a gas fire pit and a more commercial size barbeque with a cook top.
Construction poses dangers for cyclists
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 8:02amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Aria Benham pedaled her bright orange bike east on Highway 50 to work at Sprouts on Oct. 17, just like she had nearly every day of the spring, summer and fall up until...
Opinion: Vogelgesang's experience will benefit
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 1:25amHe and his family are long-time South Lake Tahoe residents. He provides professional structural engineering services with his company, Tahoe Engineering Inc. He has served on the city building code bo...
Lake Tahoe weather: Small winter storm to bring 3-6 inches of snow by Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 4:29pmTRUCKEE/TAHOE - A winter weather advisory will being at 5 p.m. Thursday, lasting until 5 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno, bringing as much 3-6 inches of snow into the...
Bijou neighbors gathering to spruce up the area
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 2:44pmSouth Lake Tahoe is looking for people who live in the Bijou neighborhood who want to give back to the area. The Bijou Neighborhood Cleanup Day is Nov. 8 at 10am. Meet at Bijou Community School in fro...
Convention center site may move out of bankruptcy court
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 2:44pmMore time. That’s what Randy Lane has been given by a bankruptcy court judge in Sacramento. January is the next scheduled court date for the convention center debtor and creditors.
LTUSD, LTCC candidate has multiple run-ins
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 2:44pmBy Kathryn Reed. Michael Bischoff, candidate for Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Lake Tahoe Community College boards of education, was back in court last week. This time is was for violating hi...
Lake Tahoe not chosen for 2012 Tour of California
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 2:44pmBy Kathryn Reed. Lake Tahoe will not be part of the 2012 Tour of California. The 13 host cities for the prestigious bike race in May were announced early this morning. Santa Rosa, hometown of three-ti...
NV Energy income less than a year ago
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:04pmThe company is awarding a cash dividend of 13 cents a share, payable on Dec. 21 to shareholders of record on Dec. 6. – Lake Tahoe News staff report. Share/ ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nv-energy-incom...
Holiday bazaar in Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:04pm5 from 10am-3pm inside the Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, Tahoe City. The event will feature a variety of artists and craftsmen from around ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/10/holiday-baz...
Gala raises money to keep Valhalla festival an
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:04pmThis holiday party benefiting the Tahoe Tallac Association features live music and a silent auction. The Tallac Site will be decorated in a winter motif, with the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gala-rai...
Opinion: Time to understand why youth run away
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:04pmTahoe Youth & Family Services is proud to be participating in honoring National Runaway Prevention Month this November. This national awareness campaign ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-time-t...
48 mph winds recorded in Reno; Sierra storm coming
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:04pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - Winter-like weather is blowing into northern Nevada and the Sierra with winds already gusting up to nearly 50 mph in the Reno area.The National Weather Service issued a winter wea...
Edgewood Companies plans summer opening of Bonanza Park
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:50amThe tired old C&M Lodge, located at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, was completely removed this last summer with more than 50 percent of building materials recycled in the sustainable deconstruction effort by Edgewood Companies. Edgewood acquired the C&M Lodge in order to reuse the associated Transient Occupancy Units (TAUs) on its new Lodge Project at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, according to a news release.
Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation to play New Year's festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 7:37amWith headliners like Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation and the Glitch Mob, SnowGlobe Music Festival - far away from the aimless wanderers on Casino Corridor - will undoubtedly be the place to be this New Year's Eve. SnowGlobe will be held on Lake Tahoe Community College's soccer field Dec. 29-31.
For three days the festival will sprawl out in the luxuriant setting of Lake Tahoe’s south shore, offering three main stages and more than 40 world-class musicians to help ring in what is sure to be an unbeatable New Year’s Eve celebration,
A limited amount of reduced-cost, “Early Bird” festival passes go on sale Friday, November 4, 2011. Following that, “Advance” 3-day passes go on sale Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (also in limited supply). Regular 3-day passes go on sale winter 2011 with the exact date to be announced. Patrons are encouraged to start planning their trips soon. Go to http://snowglobemusicfestival.com for more.
South Tahoe youth hockey on home ice this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:51amThe Tahoe Grizzlies Squirtsages 910 PeeWeesages 1112 and Bantamsages 1314 youth ice hockey teams are geared up for another season ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-youth-hockey-on-hom......
Nevada Governor Calls For Reassessment Of Homeland Security Funding Priorities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:57am
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today called for a reassessment of Nevada’s homeland security priorities given the news that federal funding for the ongoing fight against terrorism could be as much as 47 percent less in the 2012 federal fiscal year compared to last year.
Report: Nevada Public Pension Liabilities Vastly Understated
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:46amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s public employee pension system is one of the better funded plans around the country, but its financial health is far poorer than taxpayers may realize because of the way the long-term liabilities are calculated, a new analysis released Wednesday says.
Opinion: Reasons Vogelgesang should be on
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:19pmMy position on the issues was well covered in the Lake Tahoe News here. However, I would like to emphasize a few points. Randy Vogelgesang. My engineering experience and my reputation for making commo...
False alarm sends fire sprinkler mixture flowing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:19pmAn alarm technician working at Raley's at the Y in South Lake Tahoe accidentally tripped the fire sprinkler system today about 2:25pm.. The water contained a non-toxic glycerin additive. About 200...
Long-awaited Harrison Ave. upgrades in works in S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:19pmWhile South Lake Tahoe is never likely to have a downtown based on how haphazardly the city was allowed to develop and that the main road is a state highway, another five blocks are about to be remove...
South Lake Tahoe-Douglas County officials to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:19pmAll things South Shore related will be on the agenda of what is being called the inaugural joint session between the South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commission. While the electeds wil...
Criteria for closing state parks murky
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 8:32pmBy Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee. Leaders of the California parks department on Tuesday were unable to explain to lawmakers the full list of criteria they used to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../criteria-f...
Long-awaited Harrison Ave. upgrades in works in S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 8:32pmWhile South Lake Tahoe is never likely to have a downtown based on how haphazardly the city was allowed to develop and that the main road is a state ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../long-awaited-harrison-...
USFS looking for input on Incline thinning project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 8:32pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is proposing to thin trees and brush on National Forest System lands near Incline Village to reduce ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-looking-f...
Tahoe snowfall could get you free clothing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 6:01pmJenny Anderson has her Lake Tahoe News Tshirt The snow that is supposed to arrive Thursday and through the weekend could get you a shirt too ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-snowfall-could-get-you-f...
Sprinker system leak dumps fire suppression liquid at the 'Y' parking lot
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 2:16pm
UPDATED: A sprinkler system that was being tested ended up in a mishap, dumping about 200 gallons of fire suppression liquid across the South Raley's at the "Y" shopping center.
Caltrans completes Echo Summit project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been said that what starts with bang often ends in a fizzle. The saying may ring true with regards to the Highway 50 Echo Summit project.Kicking off in May with t...
Hospital auxiliary to host holiday fair
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:59amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday at St. Theresa's Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe.Clothes, books, linens, purses, to...
(UPDATED) Nationwide Test of The Emergency Alert System on Nov. 9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:24am
By Gail E. Powell
UPDATED 5PM: On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The duration of the test will last up to 30 seconds. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.
Bijou Neighborhood Clean-Up Day Nov. 8
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:45am
Do you live in the Bijou neighborhoods? Are you looking for a way to participate in your community? Please feel free to join South Lake Tahoe's Community Outreach at the Bijou Neighborhood Clean-Up Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Volunteers will meet at Bijou Community School in front of the Family Resource Center at 10 a.m. Collection bags and gloves will be dispersed. See attached fliers.
IHOP Gunman had been unstable two months before the shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 8:51amCARSON CITY, Nev. - In the days and months leading to his deadly rampage at the Carson City IHOP, Eduardo Sencion had been struggling with voices and the feared that people were demons out to ge...
Gondola to link The Ridge with Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:01am“It will give the Ridge Tahoe an elevated status as far as accommodation properties in the South Shore. It is the only lodging property that sits on Heavenly ski ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gondola-t...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:01amLake Tahoe Community College's DVD borrowing program has more than 1000 discs – to view – for free. • There will be a Veterans' Day observance at the ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets...
USFS resumes fire operations in Angora Fire area
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 1:48amSmoke may be visible on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping do...
More details emerge in bear shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy accidentally shot a black bear with a live round rather than a rubber bullet during a Friday incident that resulted in the death of a...
Man arrested for allegedly sending lewd photos to teen
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police arrested a 35-year-old man Monday on suspicion of sending inappropriate pictures to a teenage girl.Justin Fischer was arrested about 6:40 p.m. on ...
Police investigating suspected arson
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police are investigating a Sunday night fire on the 2500 block of Chris Avenue as a suspected arson. When firefighters and police arrived, a 1989 Ford Mu...
Man taken to hospital following casino assault
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - About 4 a.m. Sunday a 25-year-old El Dorado Hills man was taken to Barton Memorial Hospital with a cut to his forehead following a fight inside Harrah's Lake Tahoe, accor...
Woman sentenced in June meth bust
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Oct. 18 Tiffany Lynn Benton was sentenced to three years summary probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor count of maintaining a residence for illicit purp...
Opinion: Reasons to vote for Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 3:33pmTo the community,. Several months ago at JPA public meetings on Measure R, I made arguments similar to those in Stephen Reinhard's recent letter opposing Measure R. Unlike Reinhard who didn't ...
Eadington: Technology will continue to change
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 3:33pmBy Bill O'Driscoll, Reno Gazette-Journal. Bill Eadington has taught economics for 42 years at UNR, and along the way he's become one of the world's leading authorities on commercial gaming...
Nation's lone bi-state park a success based on
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 3:33pmBy Kathryn Reed. Closed, but not off limits. That's the status of Van Sickle Bi-state Park as of sunset Monday. Considering the traffic to the nation's first and only bi-state park exceeded ex...
Win tickets to the Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 3:33pmYour favorite holiday memory may win you tickets to the Dec. 2 Family Night during the annual Festival of Trees and Lights on the South Shore. Lake Tahoe News in collaboration with the Barton Foundati...
Lake Tahoe weather: Chilly temps, more snow expected this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:25pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE - A fast-moving cold front hit the Truckee/Tahoe region Monday night, beginning a period of colder weather and likely bringing more snow, according to the National Weather Service ...
Humboldt-Toiyabe tree permit sales begin Nov. 21
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:14amCARSON CITY, Nev. - About 4,000 tree cutting permits for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available beginning Nov. 21. The permits will be sold through Dec. 24 or until permits run out....
Prescribed fire operations set to resume in the Angora fire area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:03amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, Nov. 2, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the weekend.
