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OBITUARY: ALTHEA LOUISE LAUFER
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 7:07amJune 3, 1924 - Feb 26, 2012ALTHEA LOUISE LAUFER passed away in South Lake Tahoe, CA surrounded by her family. She was born in Bourne, MA and moved to San Rafael in 1944 upon her marriage to John...
Plenty of snow at Lake Tahoe for spring skiing, snowboarding
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 6:49amIt's been a weird ski and riding season, for sure. One indication is that Heavenly Mountain Resort is only operating the Boulder base lodge and the Boulder and North Bowl lifts on weekends. In all the years I taught at Boulder never has had a shutdown like this. Too bad because lots of locals liked Boulder as out-of-towners didn't go there very often. Thus, parking was close and runs not crowded.
CALLIE'S CABIN: Spring forward with sunny foods
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThis weekend, during "hump month" on Sunday, daylight-saving time will welcome us on the South Shore. It's a time when we get another hour of light and a time when folks feel more energetic and mor...
History program honors Native American Women
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThe Douglas County Historical Society will honor Native American Women at during the "Women In History" program at 2 p.m. March 24 at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center,1477 Hwy 395 N....
Hole-hearted: a one-of-a-kind illusion
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThe art of the magic encourages the stars to create one-of-a-kind illusions. Alex Ramon of "Illusion Fusion" has done this many times in his live shows by enlisting the help of the world's renow...
World sounds of Delhi 2 Dublin
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00am"We take whatever we like and whatever we're feeling at the moment," said Sanjay Seran, before a Tahoe show in March 2011. "There's a lot on the Indian side and on the Celtic side and a lot of r...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Donations bring students' Washington trip closer to reality
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThe eighth-grade class of St. Theresa School would like to thank Ms. Barbara Parina of Sidestreet Boutique, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Williams of Evans Restaurant, Mr. Jeff Turney, Ms. Theresa Bertran of B...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Kiwanis Club donation helps library develop readers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amTo the members of Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe, thank you for your generous donation to the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library. The gift you give is not simply money - it's a chance for children to expe...
Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a keeper
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThe Upper Truckee River restoration project at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a good project. I support the river restoration with or without any golf course.That being said I can not ignore the fac...
Kudos & Kindness: Donations bring students' Washington trip closer to reality
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThe 8th grade class of St. Theresa School would like to thank Ms. Barbara Parina of Sidestreet Boutique, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Williams of Evans Restaurant, Mr. Jeff Turney, Ms. Theresa Bertran of Bios...
Kudos & Kindness: Heros help serve at Bread & Broth
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amBread & Broth would like to thank The Harrah's Heros for once again contributing to our cause. Harrah's Heros continues to give service to our community. Throughout the year they have helped fin...
Snow depth in the Sierra Nevada has changed little in more than 100 years, according to new study
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amIt's well known that California, and especially the Sierra Nevada, can have wild fluctuations in weather. But, according to one new study, the average snowfall depth has been relatively steady o...
CALLIE'S CABIN: Spring forward with sunny foods
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThis weekend, during "hump month" on Sunday, daylight-saving time will welcome us on the South Shore. It's a time when we get another hour of light and a time when folks feel more energetic and mor...
Seasonal dog closure at Upper Truckee Marsh begins May 1
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amBeginning May 1, dogs will be prohibited at the Upper Truckee Marsh, the Tahoe Conservancy announced Wednesday. This is the second year of the seasonal closure to dogs.The purpose of the seasonal p...
Leadership Lake Tahoe project to collect books for Tahoe kids
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThe South Lake Tahoe Children's Book Drive, a group project through the Leadership Lake Tahoe Program, continues through April 1. The book drive is being conducted in conjunction with the National ...
Home and garden show seeking vendors
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amVendors and sponsors are being sought for the Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show on April 27-28. The Golden Bear Events show will take place in the Physical Education Gymnasium at Lake Tahoe Community...
Lecture looks at climate change
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00am"Our Changing Seas: Climate Change" lecture will be presented at 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 22 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village.Dr. Howard Spero, UC...
Democrats set movie night at annual dinner
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amDouglas County Democratic Central Committee's annual Keep Nevada Blue Dinner, "Sweet Repeats in 2012," features Movie Night with President Obama, Celebrating the Unions of America.The event is set ...
Recreational trails grant funding available
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amCARSON CITY - The Nevada Division of State Parks is accepting applications for the 2012 round of the Recreation Trails Program. Nevada's apportionment is approximately $589,488, but more funding ma...
Recreational trails grant funding available
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amCARSON CITY - The Nevada Division of State Parks is accepting applications for the 2012 round of the Recreation Trails Program. Nevada's apportionment is approximately $589,488, but more funding ma...
Dream Spirit Baroque Band headlines on St. Patty’s Day
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: S. Tahoe won’t survive without community’s support
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 2:00am$286 mil. — a record for lobbyists in California in 2011
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 2:00amRetired El Dorado County sheriff’s sergeant arrested
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 11:54pmHome-Based Businesses License Fee Approved By Nevada Legislative Panel
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 8:24pm
CARSON CITY – A regulation requiring thousands of home-based businesses to pay a $200 annual fee won approval today from a legislative panel.
Secretary of State Ross Miller has been trying to get the regulation approved for several months, but has seen the regulation stymied by strong opposition from some Nevada residents and Republican lawmakers who argued the regulation exceeded his authority.
Backcountry control burns in Nevada planned through May
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 7:30pmGoogle's ski resort mapping goes live
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 5:55pmVisitors considering one of Lake Tahoe's resorts for a day of skiing or snowboarding can now virtually hit the slopes before they actually strap or step into their bindings.Google's new ski reso...
4 Santa Cruz men arrested on drug charges in Stateline
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 5:07pmArrests made in Lake Tahoe cocaine sting
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 4:13pm
The Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force, working in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (SET), the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigators, and the Santa Cruz California Police Department arrested 26 year-old Joseph Perez and 25 year-old Oscar Madriz, both of Santa Cruz, California, on charges of trafficking and sales of cocaine. The arrests were made on March 2.
Medical marijuana supporters taking cause to Legislature, not voters
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:44pmEl Dorado County film event features local who worked on ‘The Artist’
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:25pmAward-winning Poet to Lead Workshop at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:48pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2012 - 3:00pm Award-winning poet and editor Ravi Shankar will be in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, March 31 to give a poetry workshop from 3-6pm at Bona Fide Books in Meyers. The cost is $25. Interested participants should bring 10 copies of a poem to workshop. Advance reservation is necessary, as space is limited. To sign up, please call or email Suzanne Roberts: 530-541-4660 X708 or robertss@ltcc.edu. All abilities and aesthetic stances are welcome.
Snowlive likely an annual event; Wanderlust continues to grow
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:35pmReggae singer Matisyahu put his faith in Tahoe's support when he dove from the bandstand into the crowd at the Crystal Bay Casino. The people did not let him down. Instead, they carried him back...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival includes film on the Truckee River Watershed
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:33pmOne of the largest environmental film festivals in North America, the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival returns to South Shore Friday for the seventh consecutive year. With a growing public...
Tahoe twinbill at Legion Hall with DWC and Dad's LPs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:27pmLake Tahoe Action's 2011 Band of the Year play a show Friday which will be opened by a band which might make a run at next year's title.The Dead Winter Carpenters, which last month packed the Cr...
'Mike and Molly' star Billy Gardell living large
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:24pmHere's a true Hollywood story.Aspiring comedian Billy Gardell moved to Southern California hoping to launch a successful career. After getting a few acting roles, he ran out of work. He decided ...
East Coast theme at Improv with Fitzsimmons, Eagle
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:21pmAward-winning comedian, writer and multiple Emmy winner Greg Fitzsimmons returns to the Improv after a long absence. The headliner through Sunday night at Harveys has quite a bit going on these ...
Hollywood hammers away at Dr. Seuss' charm
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:18pmDuring his life, author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to readers as Dr. Seuss, zealously guarded the misappropriation of his works. However, since his death in 1991, his second wife and sur...
LIVE: Tribune Sports Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 10:31amJerod Hasse, South Tahoe state champion and University of North Carolina assistant coach, chats with Joe Proudman for Tribune Sports Talk. It's been 20 years since South Tahoe won the AAA Nevada...
Debate reignites over private entities doing work for California
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 10:10amBiggest solar storm in years hits, so far so good
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 10:02amWASHINGTON (AP) - One of the strongest solar storms in years engulfed Earth early Thursday, but scientists say the planet may have lucked out.Hours after the storm arrived, officials said were n...
Yosemite road closed by rockslide set to reopen
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 9:53amYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) - A road on a busy entrance to Yosemite National Park will be reopening ahead of schedule on Saturday after a giant rockslide damaged part of it in January.Big O...
In quest to create jobs, some states get creative
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 9:51amOLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - In the quest to create jobs, some states are getting creative: Nevada may hold contests to encourage entrepreneurs. Ohio is giving control of its liquor profits to a group of ...
Vail Resorts posts 'modest declines' early in ski season
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 9:47amBROOMFIELD, Colorado - Given Mother Nature's stubborn refusal to provide snow during the first months of the ski season, it would be easy to assume Vail Resorts' CEO is tuning to the blues station ...
