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Fallen soldier's body being flown to Reno
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 5:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to weather, U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant's will be flown to Reno Wednesday evening instead of South Lake Tahoe. A number of South Lake Tahoe residents are traveling to...
Casinos focus on upping amenities, not gambling
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 2:53pmCasino executives say they're spending less time thinking about new card tables, slot machines and hotel rooms and instead are chasing new entertainment that's cheaper to offer and will distinguish...
City reschedules budget talks
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 1:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council is now scheduled to discuss and possibly approve its 2011/2012 fiscal year budget at 2 p.m. Oct. 18, according to a Wednesday email from...
Fallen soldier's arrival delayed until Wednesday evening
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The arrival of U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant's body to South Lake Tahoe has been delayed due to weather. His body is now tentatively scheduled to be flown into Lake Tahoe A...
U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant's body to arrive in Reno tonight
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:21amThe body of U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, who was killed on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan, will arrive at Reno Tahoe International Airport later tonight. Heavy snow forced the change. Family and friends left the Lake Tahoe Airport along with military personnel at around 6:45 p.m.
Nevada DMV Goes Mobile With IPhone App
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:09am
By Nevada News Bureau
Nevada iPhone users now have DMV information at their fingertips with a new iPhone and iPad app called “DMV Mobile.”
Motorists planning a trip to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles can look up wait times at six metropolitan offices, get maps to all of the offices and kiosks, look up personalized plates and even schedule a drive test.
Prescribed fire operations continue on South Shore
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:04amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Hwy 50, today October 5, 2011. The project area is approximately 60 acres. Prescribed fire operations will also continue in the Angora fire area, near Tahoe Mountain and Forest Mountain Roads. In addition, operations are scheduled to begin in the Bayview area near Emerald Bay, on approximately 50 acres. All of these operations may continue through the week, weather permitting.
Prescribed fire operations continue on South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U....
Sierra-at-Tahoe recognized as a top resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2012 TransWorld SNOWboarding Resort Poll lists Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort among the Top 10 Overall Resorts in the United States.The resort poll ranks mountains based on m...
Sheriff's Office warns of credit card scam
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office warned residents Friday about a credit card scam they have received several reports in the area about."According to victims, this is...
Council approves changes to sign ordinance
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe may not be bathed in blue and white light after all. The City Council approved changes to South Lake Tahoe's sign ordinance Tuesday, but backed off a pro...
Little reaction to BlueGo fare and route changes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - BlueGo riders had little to say about the bus system's new fares and routes that started this week, perhaps, because few of them seemed to know about the changes."They do...
Council hears plan that would allow pesticide use at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:01amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A proposal to allow the use of aquatic pesticides at Lake Tahoe drew mixed reactions from the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday.The Lahontan Regional Water Quality...
Heavenly, Sugar Pine Foundation team up to
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:06am“We all love and appreciate the Lake Tahoe Basin and want it to be as beautiful 100 years from now as it is today. We certainly hope to see these newly planted ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../heavenly-su...
Clubs provide safe place for South Shore's LGBT students
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:06amLast year, Friends of ALLY, a LGBT club at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe, awarded $750 worth of scholarships to students based on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../clubs-provide-safe-pla...
Shoveling in the forecast of Tahoe residents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:06amSend a picture of yourself with the white stuff to info@LakeTahoeNews.net — and feel free to write something about this fall tradition in Lake Tahoe. South Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../shoveling-...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:06amTahoe City's Chapel of the Transfiguration, aka The Outdoor Chapel, is now on the National Register of Historic Places. • The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/10/46900/...
Police: IHOP weapon fully automatic assault rifle
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 7:41amCarson City, Nev. - Eduardo Sencion was armed with a fully automatic assault rifle when he killed four people and injured seven at a shooting at the Carson City IHOP last month, according to Sherif...
South Lake Tahoe passes sign ordinance on 3-2 vote
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 6:21amUnable to compromise, Tom Davis and Bruce Grego voted against the latest version of South Lake Tahoe's sign ordinance. Still, it passed with a 3-2 vote. This was the first reading, with the second...
Shoveling in the forecast of Tahoe residents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 6:21amSend a picture of yourself with the white stuff to info@LakeTahoeNews.net — and feel free to write something about this fall tradition in Lake Tahoe. South Lake Tahoe eight months ago. Photo/LTN file....
Grant will fund parking at Tahoe Vista Rec Area
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 7:31pmThe North Tahoe Public Utility District has been awarded $1.42 million from the Department of Boating and Waterways for construction of the parking lot at ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../grant-will-fund-...
North Lake Tahoe firefighters to begin control burns
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 7:31pmNorth Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is gearing up to begin prescribed burning this week depending on weather conditions and local as well as regional ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../north-lake-taho...
Placer County working on planning documents for Tahoe basin ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 7:31pmPlacer County will have a town hall meeting in Kings Beach on Oct. 25 to kick off the process for updating its long-range plans for North Lake Tahoe. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county-working...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 7:31pmThe Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada has given South Tahoe High awards for Education Design for the Construction, Arts, and ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-t...
Forest Service prescribed fire ops underway in Angora
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 6:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- U.S. Forest Service fire and fuels management crews have begun prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area. Operations will start with units off Tahoe Mountain...
Winter weather about to hit Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 9:25amWinter weather about to hit Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in News, Outdoor & Sports on October 4th, 2011 | no responses. The first winter storm warming of the season has been issued – 12 days into f...
Fallen Leaf Lake trying hard to keep out AIS
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 9:25amBy Kathryn Reed. Not everyone at Fallen Leaf Lake believes enough is being done to keep out aquatic invasive species. This South Shore lake has no invasive species and residents want to keep it that. ...
Wine making musician brings his blend to S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 9:25amOn a day off from skiing in Lake Tahoe, Paul Cullen discovered a wine he wanted to make his own. On Oct. 5 Cullen will be at Après Wine Company in South Lake Tahoe where there will be a tasting of his...
Opinion: Do temps mean refund on snow removal tax?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 9:25amThe city of South Lake Tahoe was created by popular vote in 1965. The main issues were police, fire, and snow removal. People were not happy with county services. Presently, because of hard economic t...
Lake Tahoe weather: Winter storm warning begins 11 p.m.
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 9:00amSOUTH 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 ...
Memorial services planned for fallen soldier
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Memorial services for U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant are planned for this week.Fant's body is scheduled to be flown into Lake Tahoe Airport about 12:50 p.m. Wednesday.Fant d...
Ohio woman named director of tourism in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 3:50amIn a telephone interview, Vecchio said she was intrigued by the position because of all the state has to offer, from Las Vegas to Virginia City to Lake Tahoe and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ohio-woma...
Wine making musician brings his blend to S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 3:50amOn a day off from skiing in Lake Tahoe, Paul Cullen discovered a wine he wanted to make his own. On Oct. 5 Cullen will be at Après Wine Company in South ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../wine-making-musici...
Services in S. Tahoe for man killed in Afghanistan
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:19pmFant, who attended South Tahoe High School, died Sept. 26 fighting in Afghanistan. Garrett Fant. His body will be flown to Lake Tahoe Airport on Oct. 5. This document has more information about the me...
Halloween event at S Tahoe Denny's
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 6:12pmSpooky Night is Oct 5 from 610pm at Denny's in South Lake Tahoe ... Call Clean Tahoe at530 544.4210 if you have questions ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../halloween-event-at-s-tahoe-dennys/...
Sandoval Appoints New Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 2:39pmNEWS RELEASE — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Claudia Vecchio as the first director of the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is comprised of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council, and the Nevada Indian Commission.
Spooky Night at Denny's
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 1:11pmSpooky Night is Oct. 5 from 6-10pm at Denny's in South Lake Tahoe. ... The actors from “Terror in Tahoe” will be on hand to make the evening fun and spooky . ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/10/spook...
Services in S. Tahoe for man killed in Afghanistan
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 1:11pmServices for Army Spc. Garrett Fant, 21, will be Oct. 7 in South Lake Tahoe. Fant, who attended South Tahoe High School, died Sept. 26 fighting in Afghanistan. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../services-in...
Elk Grove getting tough on medical pot growers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 12:09pmELK GROVE, Calif. (AP) - A city just south of the California State Capitol wants medical marijuana growers to hide their gardens.Elk Grove is drafting an ordinance to regulate medical marijuana gro...
UC Merced gets $2M grant to track Sierra snowpack
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 12:07pmMERCED, Calif. (AP) - The University of California, Merced, has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to track the Sierra snowpack.The Fresno Bee says a web of wireless sensors will be installed ...
Nevada governor declaring anti-bullying week
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:55amGov. Brian Sandoval has declared a "Week of Respect" to combat bullying in the state of Nevada. In the past two legislative sessions, Nevada lawmakers have improved anti-bullying laws. Bullying online or in person has been a crime since 2009 and for the first time this year, schools will be required to report cases of serious bullying to the attorney general.
Memorial services planned for fallen soldier
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Memorial services for U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant are planned for this week.Fant's body is scheduled to be flown into Lake Tahoe Airport Wednesday. The time of the arriva...
The lessons of getting fired
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:40amRENO, Nev. - Rick Sontag learned to apply his three-day rule whenever he got fired - giving himself only 72 hours to feel sorry for himself before he got up and got back into action.And Sontag, who...
More executives, managers finding way back into employment
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:38amRENO, Nev. - Pieter Droog isn't sure the numbers mean anything at all, and he's certainly not willing to jump and declare that he's spotted a trend.But Droog, who manages the Reno office of a progr...
Electric rates dropping 2.43 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:36amMINDEN, Nev. - Beginning Saturday, Nevada electrical customers will see a 2.43 percent decrease in their bills, according to NV Energy.The company is also decreasing overall natural gas rates by 10...
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:32amSTATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Communi...
Vail Resorts 4th-quarter loss widens
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:30amBroomfield, COLO. - Vail Resorts Inc. lost more money in its fiscal fourth quarter than it did a year ago, weighed down by seasonal losses at a resort that was acquired.The company, which runs ski ...
Sierra Nevada Conservancy announces $5 million available for 'Healthy Forests'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:27amAUBURN, Calif. - The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) has announced it has opened the solicitation period for its $5 million "Healthy Forests" grant program. Applicants have until Oct. 21, 2011 to s...
First storm of the season could come Tuesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe could see its first winter storm of the season as a strong area of low pressure is predicted to drop into the western United States Tuesday into Wednesday.T...
