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By Jeff Cowen
The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization will host two workshops November 1 and 3 to get public input on transportation priorities. The workshops are part of a four-year update of the Regional Transportation Plan (Mobility 2035) being carried out by TMPO and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The agencies encourage public input to better serve the needs of the community, according to TRPA Transportation Planning Manager Nick Haven.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Lake Tahoe fire officials are reporting two fatalities related to an early Tuesday morning structure fire at a Spruce Avenue home. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is investigating. The deceased have been identified and officials will release their names pending notification of family. Go here for more.

Likins acknowledged a bevy of activity has been going on at the resort on Highway 88, south of Lake Tahoe. But he was adamant the resort has not sold. Nor is it ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../kirkwood-l...

DENVER - Skiers and snowboarders are continuing to book ski and snowboard holidays for the coming season at a steady pace, despite disappointing economic news in August and September that was expec...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Figuring out how to fix a projected $5.2 million deficit for the 2012 fiscal year is one of the topics the South Lake Tahoe City Council is set to address at its meeti...

This will help our young drivers mature into great drivers for the rest of their lives.” The CHP South Lake Tahoe Area is having a Start Smart Class at South Tahoe High School on Oct. 18 at 6pm. Conta...

Sierra at Tahoe will host a Job Fair Saturday, October 22 from 9am-2pm in the Main Lodge. All types of positions available, from food and beverage to ski and board instructor. For more information, fill out an application online and show up on Saturday!

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement last week that will provide the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association with more than $5.4 ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county-gives-nl...

Courtesy of the Tahoe Tallac Association, Valhalla Grand Hall will be decorated in a festive Holiday mode for the 16th Annual Holiday Faire during the weekend of November 19-20. Hours are from 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
Twenty-five local vendors and artists will be offering a varied assortment of hand-made and other special items for purchase.
Father Christmas comes to visit as local school choirs and other musical groups perform both days.

The El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is continuing the caregiver training series at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort Monday, October 31 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. This week's topic is "Dealing with Difficult Behaviors"

Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)

By the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
As part of its Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency recently released the public draft of an overhauled Code of Ordinances that is already more than one pound lighter in print than the current code. Most of the changes in the draft document will not need to wait for the TRPA’s scheduled adoption of the Regional Plan Update in 2012 to take effect. The TRPA Governing Board could vote to adopt the reformatted and more understandable version of the code in November of this year, according to the Agency.

Trick or treat with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals at KRLT's annual Treat Street on Oct. 31 from 5-8pm. Every Halloween KRLT takes over a local motel and fills rooms with local businesses and ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Daily Tribune picked up several awards at the Nevada Press Association 2011 "Better Newspaper Contest," announced Saturday night at the newspaper organization's...

RENO, Nev. -Marcie Stetler has made a living by cooking for well-to-do clients and family gatherings in the South Lake Tahoe area for the past 11 years. But even though she has cut her labor rates ...

Tahoe Douglas Rotary recently provided a donation to Zephyr Cove Elementary School for a climbing wall in the gym. “The climbing wall supports physical ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../rotary-provides-zce...

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe presents “An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” Event on Friday, November 11 from 6:00-9:30pm at Harrah's Tahoe Convention Center.
“An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” raises money to fund many projects and programs sponsored by SISLT. Over 18 local area restaurants and 30 vintners will be showcased. Guests will again have an opportunity to vote for their favorite winery and restaurant.

UPDATE:(October 18, 12:30pm) The vote on the Tentative Agreement between General & Public Works and the City of South Lake Tahoe has been postponed to give both parties more time for review. The employee group will meet and vote on Friday, October 21. City council will then vote on the agreement at the next meeting which has not yet been scheduled.
"It was just too fast," said City of South Lake Tahoe Human Resource Director Janet Emmett. "It was obvious that they needed more time to educate their members and then we would need more time to review the agreement as well."
Meanwhile, the city council meets at 2pm today for the special budget meeting, and is expected to approve the layoff of 19 employees. This number is lower than the original proposed cuts in staff, and will spare the Streets Department from losing more than half of its workers.

Unity at the Lake will be hosting the Harvesting Our Dreams fundraiser Friday, October 28 from 5:30-9:30pm in the Harvey's Garden Room.
The event features dinner, silent auction, live music and much more!
Tickets must be purchased in advance (and will only be available through Oct. 23) and cost $35 per person. Ten percent of proceeds to benefit the Tahoe Women’s Center.
To purchase tickets or for more information, please call (530)544-2266.

The LTSSCC is partnering with Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates LLP will go over the ins and outs of using Quickbooks for your business.
Participants will receive a free one-hour consultation for new clients.
The lecture will take place in the LTSSCC meeting room, cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
If you have any questions, or to register by phone, please contact call Emily at (775)588-1728 ext. 303. Email is Emily@tahoechamber.org.

The El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is presenting a six week caregiver training program. The first class is "Controlling Clutter & Downsizing" - an informative presentation at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)

Come and join us at the Halloween Dance! Featuring the 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band. All ages are welcome, costume is optional.
There will be prizes for: prettiest, most original, funniest and scariest costumes. $10 admission includes appetizers, desserts, wine, other beverages & a door prize ticket.
Please call Arline (530)545-1277 or Francine (530)541-8380 for more information.

Forty years from now, a beloved high school history teacher at [South] Tahoe High School named Garrett Fant should be celebrating his retirement surrounded ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-soldier...

The East Shore continued to outperform the rest of the Lake Tahoe real estate market, which saw home values fall overall during the third quarter. The median price for a single-family home in Lake Tah...

CalFire will be down staffing its two engines in the Lake Tahoe Basin (Station No. 5 in South Lake Tahoe and Station No. 55 in Carnelian Bay)starting Oct. 17 for winter. Staffing levels are sufficient...