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Toastmasters helps members develop public speaking skills
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 5:12pmFor some people, there's a certain fear that comes along with public speaking. Blood rushes into your face. The eyes of the audience seem to be burning holes right through you. Your mouth might ...
Most California parks likely to stay open
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 4:41pmSACRAMENTO - Only a fraction of the 70 California parks originally slated to close this summer because of budget cuts are likely to be shut down, a senior state parks official said Tuesday.Agreemen...
CHP: Stockton man, 55, killed in Tahoe snowmobile accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 4:07pmA 55-year-old Stockton, Calif., man was killed in a snowmobiling accident Saturday near Lake Tahoe, the California Highway Patrol reported Tuesday.According to a CHP press release, the man was ridi...
CHP: Stockton man, 55, killed in Tahoe snowmobile accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 4:07pmA 55-year-old Stockton, Calif., man was killed in a snowmobiling accident Saturday near Lake Tahoe, the California Highway Patrol reported Tuesday.According to a CHP press release, the man was ridi...
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge Project to be discussed at open house
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 2:25pmEdgewood Companies will host an open house Thursday for community members to learn more about the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge Project.The Edgewood Tahoe Lodge Project includes a LEED-designed hot...
Tahoe Pipe Club filming untreated water flowing into Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 3:08pmSaunders: Why Romneycare outdoes Obamacare
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 11:10amPresident Barack Obama keeps trying to give former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney credit for the Affordable Care Act, which tells you how unpopular Obamacare is.Romney, Obama told the public radio ...
Kudos & Kindness: Heavenly, Vail went the extra mile for ski club event
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 11:03amHeavenly and Vail Resorts: Thank you for all you do for our local children. The Zephyr Cove Ski Club had a great year with 86 children participating. Our kids came from South Lake Tahoe, Stateline,...
Kudos & Kindness: Participants, community made Snowshoe Event a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 11:01amThe Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club would like to thank Kris Knox, Kevin Turner, and Mai Dalton for providing the perfect venue at Historic Camp Richardson Resort on Feb. 26 for our Snowshoe Eve...
The Doctors: Take this advice to heart
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 10:55amAn occasional skipped beat or racing heart is often harmless and passes quickly. But some heart rhythm problems can cause fainting, shortness of breath and chest pain, or put you at risk for heart ...
Lecture about musculoskeletal ultrasound in sports medicine
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 11:45amAnimals and the future of the Olympic Games
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 10:18amWhile across the pond Londoners are preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games, local canine athletes are preparing for one of the animal world's Olympic-worthy competitions to be held this year in Reno....
West slope pair arrested; drugs found, stolen property recovered
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 9:39amAt least $50,000 worth of stolen property was recovered, drugs were seized and two people were arrested on the West Slope of El Dorado County.
Detectives and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Detail served search warrants, including a storage container, at two different locations in Pollock Pines on March 21, said Lt. Tim Becker in a news release.
Assembly bill clarifies redevelopment wind-down
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 9:01amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The state Assembly passed a bill Monday aimed at helping cities cope with the elimination of redevelopment agencies.It would give local governments some of the responsibil...
Robins struggling in survive in spastic Tahoe weather conditions
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 2:01am3-day photo workshop combines STHS facilities with Tahoe scenery
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 2:00amPermanent location to rehab wildlife in LTWC’s sights
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 1:59amOld bulbs create bright spot for N. Nevada lighting companies
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 7:00pmOpinion: Explaining what the ‘slut’ talk is all about
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 6:30pmHeavenly, Kirkwood extend seasons
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort announced Monday that, following recent storms, they plan to extend their ski and snowboard seasons."It's no secret ...
Heavenly, Kirkwood extend seasons
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort announced Monday that, following recent storms, they plan to extend their ski and snowboard seasons."It's no secret ...
Interactive event launches poetry month at Bona Fide HQ
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 4:00pmNevada Highway Patrol to crack down on vehicles registered in other states
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:15pmBeginning in April the Nevada Highway Patrol will step up enforcement and crack down on residents who register their vehicles in other states.
Forest Service signs decision to proceed with Upper Truckee River restoration
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 1:50pmU.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Supervisor Nancy Gibson has signed a Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact authorizing restoration activities on National Forest System lands associated with the Upper Truckee River Sunset Stables Reach.
Special Olympics fundraiser a bit of an adrenaline rush
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:33pmOpinion: With patience Obama’s energy policy will work
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 12:50pmChief justice credits dealing blackjack to helping her in courtroom
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 11:12amKU and UK join Louisville and Ohio St. in Final 4
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 10:02amTwo games. Two rematches.One Final Four repeat is between Kentucky and Louisville, teams that know each other all too well. The other has Kansas facing Ohio State, teams that had more or less been ...
Tiger gets back to what he does best
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 9:51amORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods hit so many great shots that he couldn't single one out as the best. Winning was as sweet as ever, even after a PGA Tour drought that stretched over 923 days and...
Heavenly and Kirkwood extend the ski season
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 8:54amOn the heels of the most powerful storm to hit the Lake Tahoe region this winter, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort have announced plans to extend their respective ski and snowboard seasons.
Safety precautions can keep you out of the emergency room
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 8:46amWintertime in Tahoe means skiing and snowboarding for visitors and locals alike. Few other places in the world have the abundance of snow sports opportunities that we enjoy in the Tahoe basin. With...
Nevada panel bans bear hunting in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 8:36amRENO, Nev. - State wildlife commissioners voted Saturday to prohibit black bear hunting on the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe basin.The move was approved on a 6-3 vote after many Tahoe residents sai...
Nevada panel bans bear hunting in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 8:36amRENO, Nev. - State wildlife commissioners voted Saturday to prohibit black bear hunting on the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe basin.The move was approved on a 6-3 vote after many Tahoe residents sai...
North Shore to embrace Earth Day with multitude of events
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 9:30amFlaunt It Finals returns to Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 7:18am
Billabong Flaunt It, presented by Sony Ericsson, returns to Sierra-at-Tahoe March 31 for its final all girls snowboard series in North America. Flaunt It began the tour in January at Blue Mountain for the first of 7 stops with more than $30,000 in series cash and prizes.
Diamond Peak’s 12th Annual Dummy Downhill
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:32am
Diamond Peak will continue the tradition of the Dummy Downhill on April 1, 2012. This will be the 12th year for the community’s favorite event of the season.
Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard that gets launched off a big jump on Showoff run. Categories include Best Crash, Longest Jump, Most Creative, Shortest Distance and whatever else the judges decide to make up.
Full length South Lake Tahoe City Council Meeting (March 20, 2012)
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:14amHere's the latest South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting held on March 20. Go here for the agenda.
Wet week, potential for heavy snow at Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:08am
An unsettled and wet weather pattern will be in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin this week. The weather system passing through today is fairly weak, but there are two systems which are currently forecast to be stronger, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
STHS Performing Arts Presents 'The Royal Family'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:50am
South Tahoe High Performing Arts Department presents The Royal Family, a comedy by George S. Kaufman & Edna Ferber. Show dates are Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 31 at 7p.m. and Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m.
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge Project Open House
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:43amEdgewood Companies is inviting community members to learn more about the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge Project at an Open House event on March 29 from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Edgewood Tahoe Clubhouse.
“We welcome community members to get involved by coming to our open house,” stated Patrick Rhamey, Vice President of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “Our team will be on hand to answer questions about the approval process plus share information about our vision, innovative design, amenities and golf course improvements.”
25th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:37amThe 25th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament / Edgewood Tahoe Community Days will be May 5-6. Sign-ups for the tournament have begun. This fun filled event includes your chance to win trophies, raffle prizes, a $100.00 closest –to –the-pin contest, and our Hole-in-One prize.
Entry fee still only $125.00 includes: 18 holes of golf, golf cart, and our famous lunch.
Each day is an individual tournament with a scramble format. Individuals, couples, and foursomes are welcome. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 teams each day.
PLAY BOTH DAYS AND SAVE!! $225.00 for both days.
2012 Business Expo
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:25amThe 2012 Business Expo, brought to you by TahoeChamber and Getaway Reno-Tahoe, is right around the corner! The most productive business event of the year will be on Friday, March 30 at Harrah’s Convention Center from 4-8pm. More than 90 Chamber member businesses will be showcasing their products and services. This years theme, “Get Connected” will recognize advancements in technology by highlighting businesses using social media to their advantage. Show off your techie skills by live tweeting @TahoeChamber during the event using the hashtag #expoconnect for a chance to win prizes.
Mountain Yoga workshop with visiting instructor
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:15am
Acro Yoga Demo, Kirtan & Gathering, is on tap from 7-8:15pm at Mountain Yoga. Meet Troy Lucero, visiting Ashtanga Yoga Teacher. We will be doing a partner vinyasa (acro yoga) demo. This will be followed by devotional chanting (kirtan) led by members of the Mountain Yoga community. Join us, Friday March 30th at 7 p.m. FREE! All are welcome!! Tea and snacks. www.mountain-yoga.com
