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Homewood could get a big overhaul
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:14amLand-use regulators are set Wednesday to consider the major overhaul of Homewood Mountain, a scenic but aging ski resort looming over the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Redevelopment of the nearly 50-year-old property is described by resort owners and project supporters as a badly needed improvement that can help revitalize an ailing Tahoe economy while providing needed environmental protections.
OBITUARY: KENNETH ALAN BLACH
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:45am1954 KENNETH ALAN BLACH 2011KENNETH ALAN BLACH, 56, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2011 in his South Lake Tahoe home surrounded by his wife Christy, son Christopher, sister Bev and siste...
OBITUARY: ROBERT JAMES BROWN
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:42amROBERT JAMES BROWN, 82, passed away at his home in South Lake Tahoe on November 30, 2011.Robert was born on May 11, 1929 in Bakersfield, CA to Albert and Catherine Brown. He married his wife Nina J...
Birds, wildflowers and a whole lot of Tahoe natural science
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:43amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - While most visitors and locals are familiar with the scenic beauty of the lake and the mountains surrounding it, many are not as familiar with the natural history that is...
Police announce DUI patrols, checkpoint
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:31amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Avoid the 6 DUI task force has announced upcoming saturation patrols and a DUI checkpoint for its Winter Holiday DUI Campaign. Saturation patrols for...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks on behalf of 'The Cookie Man'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:10amOn behalf of the family of Bob Brown known as "The Cookie Man," our family would like to thank the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department for their fast response and professional care. Thank you also to ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to social services
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:06amMore often then not you hear of how terrible our county services are and for a change I would like to give credit to those agencies and individuals who deserve the recognition. I am a mother who ha...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Chamber's winter wine walk mixer was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:04amTahoeChamber.org would like to thank all of the business hosts and attendees that participated in the Winter Wine Walk Business After Hours Mixer in the Shops at Heavenly Village. More than 150 mem...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Visitor's Authority says thanks for tree lighting participation
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:03amThe Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank a number of people and partners for making this year's Community Winter Tree Lighting on Dec. 2 such a great success. Special thanks to Liberty...
Plan to allow pesticides in Lake Tahoe criticized
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) - Lake Tahoe's leading conservation organization is criticizing a regional board's vote to allow the use of pesticides to combat nonnative aquatic species at the Si...
Movie Review: 'New Year's Eve' can be enjoyed without a guilty conscience
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:50amSometimes watching a dreck movie and enjoying it can be embarrassing. Such is the case with "New Year's Eve," a multifaceted comedy of sorts playing at the Heavenly Village Cinema. The cast is all-star, from Hilary Swank to Robert De Niro. And while the film is pure twaddle, director Gary Marshall keeps all the balls in the air. And he should be able to; he made the same movie last year on a Valentine's Day theme.
Opinion: New law will better help athletes who
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amIn our region, Tahoe Center for Orthopedics has already instituted a multi-faceted program to address sports concussions including pre-season baseline concussion testing in athletes who participate in...
Young professionals' group raises $3000 for TY&FS
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amWinter White was the theme of Tahoe Regional Young Professionals' inaugural holiday party which raised more than $3000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. “So many businesses in the community c...
Derby Dames looking for new teammates
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amDerby Dames looking for new teammates. Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. Lake Tahoe Derby Dames is having an open recruitment night Jan. 3 at 7:30pm at Kah...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. Rocco is an energetic 8-year-old husky mix who has very good manners. He likes to ...
Winter businesses need snow so season can go
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amBy Kathryn Reed. When visitors come to the South Shore, especially for activities that involve snow, there will be plenty of things for them to do. A rundown on all things winter was the topic of this...
Pier installation signals start of Tahoe Beach Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amBy Kathryn Reed
STATELINE – Not wanting their permit to become invalid, Tahoe Beach Club developers decided to create even more phases for the multimillion dollar project at the end of Kahle Drive in Stateline. Putti...
Budget gift: Soap made in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Tahoe Mountain Soap Company has locally made, handcrafted natural soaps, natu...
Opinion: Time for the city to stop clowning around
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 10:21pmTo the community,. In September of 2000, Measure S passed and for 11 years it has been a mess. The latest episode is the city's contract with a private party to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinio...
Heavenly celebrates the holidays with 13 days of festivities
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 2:24pmFor 13 days, Heavenly Village will be teeming with the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays as Heavenly Holidays 2011 from Dec.19-31 treats guests to a variety of festive events from ice skating and sculpting to a uniquely Heavenly countdown to the New Year.
Forest Service seeks volunteers for 2012 Ski with a Ranger program
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 1:59pm
Ski and snowboard volunteers are sought by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management to lead guided interpretive tours at Heavenly Mountain Resort one day a week from January through April 2012.
The interpretive tours are intended to educate resort visitors about the natural and cultural history of the Lake Tahoe Basin, highlighting topics such as water quality, watershed restoration, habitat improvement, fire and fuels management and responsible recreation.
Budget gift: Coffee and chocolate combo
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Alpen Sierra coffee has lots of hot ideas ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget...
Why medical marijuana reduces traffic fatalities
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmPosted by admin in News on December 11th, 2011 | no responses. By Maia Szalavitz, Time. States that legalize medical marijuana see fewer fatal car accidents, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../why-medical-m...
Young professionals' group raises $3000 for TY&FS
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmWinter White was the theme of Tahoe Regional Young Professionals' inaugural holiday party which raised more than $3000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../young-pro...
Tahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmTahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup. Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 10th, 2011 | no responses. By USSA. RUKA, Finland ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoes-kashima-...
Opinion: Adaptive strategies, money needed to keep studying Tahoe ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmOver the years, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and its collaborators have been able to write proposals that received substantial funding ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-adaptive...
Tahoe symphony returns with Stradivarious violin
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmTahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will present Mendelssohn in the Mountains featuring Elizabeth Pitcairn, violinist, performing Mendelssohn's Concerto in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-symph...
Experts keep researching ways to control
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmResearch efforts to control invasive aquatic species from around the world continue to threaten the Lake Tahoe Basin. Work to identify the most effective ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../experts-keep-rese...
Restaurateur offers up one of the hottest peppers in the world
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking at the Artemis Mediterranean Grill menu, one would never guess the eighth circle of Dante's Inferno sits unsuspectingly between the calimari and the Greek wing...
Heavenly Village celebrates holiday season with 13 days of festivities
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 13 days, Heavenly Village will be teeming with the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays as Heavenly Holidays 2011 from Dec. 19-31 treats guests to a variety of f...
Weidinger Public Relations wins three industry awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amSouth Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations batted 1,000 at the recent Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America annual Silver Spikes program, winning awards in all thr...
Ugly sweaters meet rock 'n' roll at the Legion Hall
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas is three weeks away but it's never too early to don an ugly sweater.The Ugly Sweater Party featuring about 16 bands will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 in the ...
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents Handel's Messiah
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amTahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus begins its seventh season with its sixth annual production of Handel's Messiah with performances in five locations including the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic...
Tahoe Today: The winds of change 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amWhat's up Lake Tahoe? It's December now and I am breathlessly awaiting the snow fall to begin. The town will come alive once more skiers will be romping the slopes and all the hotels will be filled...
GUEST COLUMN: Interview with confidence
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amEmployers hire people they like. The truth is that no matter how much protocol is required when job interviewing it gets down to this simple concept. But what about skills and experience you might ...
Tahoe Today: The winds of change 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amWhat's up Lake Tahoe? It's December now and I am breathlessly awaiting the snow fall to begin. The town will come alive once more skiers will be romping the slopes and all the hotels will be filled...
Restaurateur offers up one of the hottest peppers in the world
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking at the Artemis Mediterranean Grill menu, one would never guess the eighth circle of Dante's Inferno sits unsuspectingly between the calimari and the Greek wing...
Ugly sweaters meet rock 'n' roll at the Legion Hall
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas is three weeks away but it's never too early to don an ugly sweater.The Ugly Sweater Party featuring about 16 bands will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 in the ...
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents Handel's Messiah
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amTahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus begins its seventh season with its sixth annual production of Handel's Messiah with performances in five locations including the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic...
Tahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:30pmTahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup. Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 10th, 2011 | no responses. By USSA. RUKA, Finland — Olympic champion Hannah Kearney of Vermont...
State parks accessible even with a closed sign
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:30pmD.L. Bliss at Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe, Sugarloaf Ridge in Sonoma County and Castle Crags along Interstate 5 in the north state are the best-known parks where the gates have been locked and the facil...
NLTRA looking for members for Infrastructure
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:30pmThe North Lake Tahoe Resort Association has open seats on its Infrastructure and Transportation committees. These committee seats are two-year terms with appointments being made by the board of direct...
Specialty Tahoe license plates comes with lift tickets
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:30pmTwelve Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between Dec. 12 and April 15. More than 96 perce...
Price cut in half for pet adoptions in Placer County
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 7:23pmThe coupons are available for all adoptable animals in Auburn and Tahoe Vista. Residents need only to arrive at a shelter, select their new pet, get a coupon on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../price-cut-...
Freshies hosts fundraiser for LTWC
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 7:23pmEat at Freshies (3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd., No. 3, South Lake Tahoe) on Dec. 7 from 6-9pm for $10 to help raise money for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care. LTWC is an ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../freshies-hosts-f...
Winter Trails Day events on both ends of the lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 7:23pm7 from 10am–2pm the Tahoe Rim Trail Association will partner with local businesses and organizations to kick off the winter season with the free Winter Trails ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../winter-trail...
Specialty Tahoe license plates comes with lift tickets
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 7:23pmTwelve Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../specialty-t...
Holiday parade in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 7:23pm17 event will begin at 10am at Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe and end about a mile later at the American Legion Hall. The deadline to register is Dec. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../holiday-parade-i...
Crustaceans to be commercially harvested from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 7:23pmA Nevada man could begin pulling crayfish out of Lake Tahoe's waters by next spring following action by state wildlife officials. On Saturday, the Nevada Wildlife ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../crus...
Livestrong, American Century give $100,000 to South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:41amThe holiday arrived early for 27 South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations Thursday, Dec. 8, as $100,000 in charitable contributions was distributed on behalf of LIVESTRONG® and the American Century Championship by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.
“We’re fortunate to have the support from LIVESTRONG, NBC Sports and American Century Investments to assist to the local community,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the LTVA in a news release. “In addition to an outstanding event which attracts visitors, our 22-year partnership also helps local groups in need.”
