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Burning Man sells out; first time in 25 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 8:18amBLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev. - It's a big bummer for "Burners" who don't have their tickets.Burning Man organizers say the eight-day counter-culture festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert has sold out f...
9th Circuit clears USFS logging at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 8:10amRENO, Nev. (AP) - A federal appeals court cleared the way Monday for the Forest Service to begin logging near Lake Tahoe, where a wildfire burned more than 250 homes four years ago.In making its...
Police investigating possible homicide
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 4:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Police are investigating the Monday death of a South Lake Tahoe man as a possible homicide.About 3:15 a.m., police responded to a home on the 3700 block of Forest Avenue ...
Site of League fundraiser fined for pier violations
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 3:14pmTAHOE CITY, Calif. - A Lake Tahoe property owner has agreed to pay a $35,000 fine for illegally building a lakefront pier extension and repeatedly ignoring cease and desist orders, according to ...
Radon regulation varies widely from state to state
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 10:06amRENO, Nev. - Californians are required to disclose the radon level in their home, if known, before transferring it to a new owner.Nevadans are not. In both states, renters are particularly vulnerab...
$1,600 an ounce gold pinching jewelers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:33amRENO, Nev. - When Jeff Hart began selling jewelry gold was $300 an ounce. This month gold cracked $1,600 an ounce, a run-up that is squeezing both jewelers and customers.At the same time, Hart and ...
Fire agencies adopt identification system
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:31amMINDEN, Nev. - Nine fire agencies from four Nevada counties and one in California have agreed to implement a standardized apparatus and station identification system. Agencies from Douglas, Lyon, a...
USFS to 9th circuit: Tahoe logging won't hurt bird
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:29amRENO, Nev. (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service says it is not required to make sure there's enough black-backed woodpeckers to keep the rare bird from going locally extinct at Lake Tahoe as a result of ...
Calif. economist says technology drives June gains
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:24amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California added tens of thousands of jobs in June, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday, but the economy continues to show a split personality, wit...
Aquatic invasive species meeting this week in Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:23amTRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program and Tahoe Resource Conservation District will host an aquatic invasive species prevention program from 5:30 to 6:3...
June jobless rate in Nevada marks first increase this year
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:21amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada's unemployment inched up by three-tenths of a percentage point in June - the first increase in a calendar year that had been showing slow but steady improvement.The rise ...
Role is a 'privilege' for new county manager
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:16amMINDEN, Nev. - When Steve Mokrohisky left the July 7 Douglas County commission meeting, he'd been promoted to county manager, and still had three other jobs.He said in an interview last week, hi...
NDOT searches for new way to pay for roads
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:06amCARSON CITY, Nev. - The proliferation of electric and hybrid vehicles is rapidly making the gasoline tax not only an unfair but inadequate way to pay for road construction and maintenance.Scott ...
What would you do to revitalize Lake Tahoe's economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 6:57amI would build a bike path all the way around the lake Id put the TRPA on a tighter leash Id get rid of groups like the League to Kill Lake Tahoe And Id ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../what-would-you-do-t...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 4:25amPeople living in rural unincorporated areas of the state would pay the fee — so Meyers residents pay, South Lake Tahoe residents wouldn't. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-t...
Gardeners show off what can be done in Tahoe yards
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/23/2011 - 6:10amWhimsical, practical, lush, inviting, colorful – that's what people will find as they meander through the six gardens on the annual Lake Tahoe Historical ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gardeners-s...
Squaw Valley USA prepares for a $50 million 'Renaissance'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/23/2011 - 6:00amOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - Nearly a year to the date after his official hiring as CEO at Squaw Valley USA, Andy Wirth revealed plans this week for numerous transformative projects at the North Shore ...
USFS expands offerings at Lake Tahoe recreation sites
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/23/2011 - 2:12amTahoe Treats a division of California Land Management is operating nine concessions throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin for the U.S. Forest Service ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-expands-offerings-at-l...
Opinion S Tahoe officials stonewalling the truth
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/23/2011 - 2:12amDespite the official denials by the city manager and city attorney criminal wrongdoing by the South Lake Tahoe City Council has already been documented by ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-s-tahoe-...
Scramble to top of Twin Peaks provides great views
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 2:49amSummiting several of the wellknown peaks in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin can give a hiker the feeling of being on top of the world Same with Twin Peaks ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../scramble-to-top-...
Tahoe officials: Kings Beach off the table as possible site for biomass plant
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 2:44pmKINGS BEACH, Calif. - The community of Kings Beach is no longer an option as a potential site to host a biomass facility, officials said this week.On Thursday, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff ...
Tahoe City rafters waiting for more water
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 1:10pmTAHOE CITY — The serenity of river life brought Jack Simon, 22, back to Tahoe City ... worked last summer as an intern for a Lake Tahoe entertainment guide. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-city-r...
Lake Tahoe hotel room occupancy below state average
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 1:10pmLake Tahoe, Monterey/Carmel, Napa and other Northern California locations were among the weakest markets for hotel occupancy, average nightly rates and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-hotel-ro...
9th Circuit asked to block logging at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 12:32pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - Conservationists have asked a federal appellate court to keep the Forest Service from starting logging operations next week in an area near Lake Tahoe where a wildfire destroye...
Tahoe governing agency hires part-time chief operating officer
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 9:59amLAKE TAHOE - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency hired a part-time chief operating officer to help implement its recently unveiled strategic shift.Ed Gurowitz, an Incline Village resident and man...
Nevada governor takes spin in driverless car
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 5:03pmCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Gov. Brian Sandoval got behind the wheel of a Toyota Prius on Wednesday - and left the driving to a computer for a test drive through the capital and a scenic valley.San...
Borders bookstore in Carson closing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 5:00pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - Borders bookstore customers expressed shock and disappointment Tuesday that the 40-year-old book giant was closing its doors nationwide, and some blamed electronics."It's sadnes...
Names released of the two men killed in East Shore wreck
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 1:39pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Two men were killed and six others injured in a three-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on Lake Tahoe's East Shore near Sand Harbor State Park.According to Nevada Highwa...
Two killed, six injured in three-vehicle wreck on Lake Tahoe's East Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 8:51amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Two men were killed and six others injured in a three-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on Lake Tahoe's East Shore near Sand Harbor State Park.According to Nevada Highwa...
Summer libations keep the season lively
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 6:28amBut for those who are not invited to Brenda's, I recommend Voodoo on Your Woody at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe; Sue says order the mojito at Brooks Bar ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../summer-libat...
City's outdoor markets are ripe for good selection, good times
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 4:04pmFrom the freshest greens to a cowboy hat made from a beer bottle box, South Lake Tahoe's outdoor markets have it all. And aside from the goods, the city's increasing number of farmers markets an...
Celebrity chasers flock to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 12:32pmAction at Edgewood Tahoe on July 15 starts at 9:30am with Jim McMahon, Bode Miller and Robbie Gould teeing off. Photos/Kathryn Reed ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../celebrity-chasers-flock-to-edgewoo......
Lake Tahoe vacation rentals stabilize short stays the new norm ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 8:36amThe market for vacation rentals at Lake Tahoe is strengthening and consumers arent demanding deep price discounts as they did in recent years property ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-vacation-...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 3:23amSouth Lake Tahoe has track meets for all ages on Thursdays from 5-8:30pm through July 28 at South Tahoe Middle School. • Scott Lankford, author of “Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets...
LIVE COVERAGE: American Century Championship
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 12:13pmSTATELINE, Nev. - Tribune Sports Editor Doug Etten is out at Edgewood Tahoe to cover the American Century Championship. Read about celebrity sightings and how the players are faring live.To read...
Wagner has all he needs to lead ACC golf tourney
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 9:40amThe final round of the three-day tournament starts Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe at 8 :05am with Deron Williams, Tim Brown and Mason Crosby. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../wagner-has-all-he-needs-to-keep-le....
Science day teaches youth about Tahoe's environment
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 10:57pm13 with scientists learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe. The 12th annual Children's Environmental Science ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../science-da...
Median home price drops in first half
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 9:13amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's a buyer's market out there.The median price of a South Lake Tahoe home dropped by almost 10 percent since 2010 in the first half of 2011, leaving the market ripe wit...
LIVE COVERAGE: American Century Championship
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 8:59amSTATELINE, Nev. - Tribune Sports Editor Doug Etten is out at Edgewood Tahoe to cover the American Century Championship. Read about celebrity sightings and how the players are faring live.To read...
Tahoe artist takes a swing at creating golf icons
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 2:38amThe first two went in Tuesday at Edgewood Tahoe and Zephyr Cove Resort, with a third to be installed late Thursday afternoon at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../artist-takes-a-swi...
Paddling between watering holes on the shore of Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 2:22amLuckily everything went smoothly last Sunday except for the water as we headed back to port Lake Tahoe has been windy for what seems like all of 2011 with ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../paddling-between...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 7:26pmCheck out Tahoe Regional Young Professionals at work. Filming was done by Brandi Ledbetter of South Lake Tahoe's Princess Productions. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-tahoe-2...
LIVE COVERAGE: American Century Championship
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 11:16amSTATELINE, Nev. - Tribune Sports Editor Doug Etten is out at Edgewood Tahoe to cover the American Century Championship. Read about celebrity sightings and how the players are faring live.To read...
Measure R headed to ballot
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 11:02amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A measure that would allow money that is "just sitting there" to be spent on South Shore ball fields and bike trails inched closer to a ballot Wednesday afternoon.During ...
Agencies erred in change after Angora fire, judge finds
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 10:59amLake Tahoe Basin water quality regulators failed to consider significant environmental impacts of a simplified permitting process following the 2007 Angora fire, according to a judge's decision lat...
Neighborhood traffic enforcement program moves to Tahoe Keys
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 10:57amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A recently implemented neighborhood traffic enforcement program moved to the Tahoe Keys neighborhood this week, said South Lake Tahoe police Sgt. Shannon Laney in a Monda...
Man airlifted after motorcycle crash
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 10:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- A 61-year-old Redding man was flow to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno with major injuries to both legs following a solo motorcycle crash on North Upper Truckee Road...
Tahoe woman reported missing in Washington
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 10:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police and Skamania County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the disappearance of a South Lake Tahoe woman following the Rainbow Festival in Washingto...
South Shore rape could have kept Garrido in prison, DA says
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 10:42amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Law enforcement officials missed an opportunity to keep Jaycee Lee Dugard captor Phillip Garrido in prison following the 1976 rape of a woman in South Lake Tahoe, accordi...
Food bank struggling, looking for donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 8:31amThe shelves at South Lake Tahoe's food bank Christmas Cheer are becoming emptier and emptier and the line of families in need outside their door is getting longer and longer."Unfortunately the need...