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Traffic at 'Y' tied up as police and fire called on separate incidents
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 1:40pm
South Lake Tahoe police and fire were called at about 2:30 this afternoon to Raley's at the"Y" after a report of a woman not breathing inside a car with two small children inside. First responders at the scene reported via police scanner dispatch that a second ambulance was needed for the children, reportedly an 18-month-old and a 3-year old. The children appear OK. About a block away, a fight involving several subjects was also reported. Initial police scanner reports came in that there was a window that was broken.
Smoke from Calif. wildfire seen in northern Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 1:27pmMINDEN, Nev. (AP) - More than 100 firefighters are being aided by air tankers and helicopters as they battle a nearly 2-square-mile wildfire in Northern California that is sending smoke wafting int...
Talk focuses on breast health
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 12:19pmOn Oct. 5 from 5:30-6:30pm, Ahrin Koppel, a doctor at Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, will talk about how “Breast Health, Knowledge is Power”. The free health talk ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/09/talk-fo...
Big Meadow restoration continues along Scotts Lake Trail
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 11:20am
By Cheva Heck
The Forest Service will soon begin removing conifers (cone-bearing trees) from meadow, aspen groves and upland forest areas along Scotts Lake Trail, off Big Meadow Trailhead near Luther Pass on Hwy. 89. The project should not affect access to the trail, but the Forest Service is asking that users remain on the trail at all times. A contractor will use crews with chainsaws for the thinning project, which could begin tomorrow.
Hundreds mourn air race victims at Nevada memorial
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:13amRENO, Nev. - More than 400 people gathered Sunday night to pay their respects to the victims of a deadly crash at an air race and to dedicate a tree that the state's governor said would serve as a ...
Technology spurs Southwest Gas project at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 9:15amRENO, Nev. - New technology, federal tax breaks and lower construction costs combined to spur efforts by Southwest Gas to replace miles of vintage plastic pipe in its system at Lake Tahoe this year...
NHP: 84 crashes investigated, 23 arrests during Street Vibrations event
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 7:49amBy Chuck Allen / Nevada Highway Patrol
The annual 2011 Street Vibrations motorcycle event created a lot of traffic on northern Nevada roadways resulting in numerous service calls for troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol. Additional troopers were placed on duty throughout the entire event in an effort to create a highly visible presence on our area’s highways and to handle the anticipated larger volume of calls for service.
Nevada black bear hunt permanent after panel approval
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 7:36amRENO - State wildlife commissioners, convinced that hunting is needed to help keep Nevada's black bear population in check, voted unanimously Saturday to make permanent the state's bear hunting ...
Join the conversation on Facebook
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Miss the comments on TahoeDailyTribune.com? There's another way to discuss the story that's buzzing around town on www.facebook.com/tahoedailytribune.Like us there and...
Flu shots available to all ages at S. Tahoe senior center
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 2:34amThe El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division is offering a series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe. The vaccine to protect against seasonal influenza wi...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 1:36amThe 9hole Tahoe City Golf Course is about to be sold to the Tahoe City Public Utility District for $5 million by the Bechdolt family ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-tahoe-26......
History: Remembering summers at the Tallac House
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 11:29pmPublisher's note: This is reprinted with permission from the August 1976 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Several months ago, our newsletter carried a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../history...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 11:29pmCall (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and other information on adopting a pet . For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-adoptable...
Talk in Incline about polar ice melt
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 4:58pm2 Responses to “Talk in Incline about polar ice melt”. Tahoe Environmental says: September 12, 2011 at 9:21 am. I hope science is the basis for the discussion. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../talk-in-inc...
TRPA switches leadership on Regional Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 4:58pmSTATELINE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has someone new shepherding its long overdue Regional Plan update. Harmon Zuckerman, the former ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../trpa-switches-leadership-on-...
Fuel reduction projects to impact beach parking areas
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 4:58pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin fuels reduction and forest health thinning work near two East Shore beaches the week of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../fuel-reduction-...
Opinion: S. Tahoe's business model doesn't work
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 4:58pmOpinion: S. Tahoe's business model doesn't work. Posted by admin in Voices on September 24th, 2011 | no responses. To the community,. The city manager on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-s...
Reno-Tahoe, Denver try to convince USOC to go after 2022 Games ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 4:58pmIt's still undetermined whether the Colorado Springs-based USOC will enter the fray for 2022 — with Reno/Lake Tahoe, Salt Lake City and Bozeman, Mont., also ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../reno-tahoe...
S Tahoe native training with Army in Alaska
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 3:48pmS Tahoe native training with Army in Alaska. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on September 25th 2011 | no responses. By Jason Epperson ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-native-training-with-army-i......
History: Remembering summers at the Tallac House
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 12:50amPublisher's note: This is reprinted with permission from the August 1976 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Several months ago, our newsletter carried a report of Linda Mendizabal's int...
Mutt Strut returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 12:50amThe 7th annual Mutt Strut is Oct. 9 in South Lake Tahoe. The 1.2 mile walk involves trying to build the best poker hand as you and your four-legged friend meander around the South Shore. Registration ...
TRPA switches leadership on Regional Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 11:16amSTATELINE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has someone new shepherding its long overdue Regional Plan update. Harmon Zuckerman, the former Douglas County principal planner hired by the agency two ...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 11:16amDesign Workshop, an international landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design firm with six offices in the U.S., promoted Stephanie Grigsby to principal and Micah Langdon to associate in i...
'Women's Journey Through History' on stage at STHS
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 10:18amSoroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association for University Women are partnering with Aston ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../womens-journey-thr...
Prospering after Prosperity
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:57am"Soldiers of misfortune." That's how John Steinbeck remembered his young job-hungry compatriots during the Great Depression. And he knew them because he was one of them. He was part of a generat...
Vigil for missing woman's birthday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Marie Hanson's family will be holding a candlelight vigil for her 55th birthday this Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Regan Beach.The family encourages the community to...
From mere toehold, climbing facilities now get strong grip
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:51amThe 165-foot outdoor climbing wall on the walls of CommRow in downtown Reno is more than the tallest facility of its type in the world.It throws a spotlight on the fast-growing sport, which has see...
RIBAUDO: Things I believe I believe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:49amEvery year I have a column that includes all the things I believe I believe. Here it is: - The city budget process is brutal but necessary. There is no doubt this process is incredibly painful and ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Saving U.S. Postal Service would not be 'bailout'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:47amCongress can save our United States Postal Service and it won't be a "bailout" because the current insolvency of the Postal Service is not due to lack of profitable sales and money grubbing workers...
Cultural opportunity for Tahoe students
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:41amAn opportunity to develop world peace and have an incredibly fun-filled year abroad awaits the adventuresome.Over the years, families here on the South Shore have hosted young people from Brazil, G...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks from the Lanz family for the wonderful support
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:40amThe entire Lanz family would sincerely like to thank all those involved in the charitable Turn Three on the Green Tournament held on August 10. Our small community pulled together to show its compa...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for supporting Habitat for Humanity
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:37amAs Fall approaches, we would like to thank the following folks for their help, whether it be financial, services or physical:Lowe's of Carson City, Valspar Paint Co., Hope Lutheran Church, Tahoe Re...
Local author: Andrew Homan
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:27amFrom: 'Life in the Slipstream: The Legend of Bobby Walthour Sr.'In early September of 1907, Walthour was home in Atlanta once again. He did not have much time to socialize, but he did have a sho...
Deb Howard & Co. welcomes Shannon Grossi
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:24amShannon Grossi may be a new addition to Deb Howard & Company, but she definitely is not new to the Lake Tahoe area.Shannon has lived most of her life in the South Lake Tahoe area. Of course, it ...
Design workshop promotes two staff members in Tahoe office
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design firm with six offices in the U.S. and work spanning the globe, is pleased to ann...
Tahoe Today: A spiritual godsend
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:17amWhat I am about to write has literally touched me from the very heart of my soul along with many others. The Reno Air Races have touched each and every one of our hearts, especially those of us who...
Youth mountain bike races at Northstar
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 12:44amThe Sierra Nevada High School Racing Series comes to Northstar-at-Tahoe for three events this fall starting Saturday. Originally formed in the foothills around ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../youth-mount...
Opinion: Barton Health offers a helping hand
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 12:44amWith a population of 21403 in the city of South Lake Tahoe and 181058 residents in El Dorado County, Barton continues to serve the community and visitors ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-barton-he...
Forget summer: Anticipation for snow starts to surface
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 11:00pmAt the premiere of the latest and greatest snowboard video, "The Art of Flight," it was pretty clear summer was well over and one thing captivated the minds of the audience: snow."Everyone I've ...
TRPA defends using same auditor city of Bell
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:40pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is using the same auditing firm the financially ruined Southern California city of Bell used. While the bi-state regulatory agency entered the agreement in May 2010 ...
Kokanee Trail Run registration open
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:40pmAll Kokanee Trail Run proceeds are donated to Tahoe Heritage Foundation to support local school environmental programs. The event is put on by the Tahoe Mountain Milers Running club in partnership wit...
Poet to launch book, read his works at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:40pmOn Oct. 7 at 7 pm Lake Tahoe Community College will host a reading by Jason Schossler, winner of the 2010 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize. The reading will launch the release of “Mud Cakes,” Scho...
Hwy. 28 delays expected on Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:40pmcaltrans Expect eastbound and westbound lane closures from National Avenue to the junction of highway 267 and 28. This paving is part of a 9.4 mile $46 million environmental improvement project from L...
S. Tahoe pushes back adoption of complete 2011-12 budget
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:40pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council has canceled its special budget meeting set for Sept. 27 because of all the comments and questions raised at and since the Sept. 15 meeting. south lake tahoe A specia...
Bijou erosion control project gets $688K green light
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:15pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A "key milestone" has been reached in funding a proposed South Shore project designed to improve Lake Tahoe's clarity.On Sept. 15, the California Tahoe Conservancy app...
Two small wildland fires reported Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:11pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service responded to two small wildfires Friday.In the morning, Forest Service, CalFire, and the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District responded to a fire at...
Forest Service responds to two wildland fires near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:05pmThe U.S Forest Service responded two two fires on Friday: One at D.L Bliss State park at Lake Tahoe's west shore and the other near Dick's Lake in the Desolation Wilderness.
Motorcycle and large truck collide near Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 1:47pmA motorcycle apparently collided with a large truck this afternoon in the Carson Spur area near Kirkwood Mountain Resort and State Route 88.
According to police scanner traffic, the motorcyclist was pinned underneath the truck, possibly a big rig. A CALSTAR air ambulance was dispatched to the accident scene. A ground ambulance was, at last report at around 2:40 p.m, to transport the downed cyclist to a zone cleared for CALSTAR to land.
City budget meeting rescheduled for Oct. 11
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The South Lake Tahoe City Council has moved a meeting on its proposed 2011-2012 fiscal year budget from Sept. 27 to next month.The budget discussion, which could include t...
New report pushes the importance of conservation industry
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the Obama administration seeks to spur job growth across the country, a new report urges the president to consider creating jobs by conserving public lands.Published b...
