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Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 1:59amOprah praises Jaycee Dugard at New York awards ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 12:05amJaycee Dugard made her first appearance at a public event since her 1991 kidnapping on Friday night, receiving an award at the United Nations in New York and praise from fellow honoree Oprah Winfrey.
Dugard, 31, was presented the Inspiration Award from fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg at the DVF Awards, which honor women who display leadership, strength and courage. But first she was lauded by Oprah.
Lake Tahoe puts forth big effort in 2022 Winter Olympics
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 10:31pmThe last time Lake Tahoe hosted the Winter Olympics, John F. Kennedy was still a U.S. senator, Muhammad Ali was still Cassius Clay and Mike Eruzione was a 5-year-old.
The year was 1960, and the Squaw Valley Games boasted a grand total of 17 events.
Fast forward more than half a century and Lake Tahoe again wants to host the Olympics. By 2022, the year they're shooting for, the Winter Games will have more than 90 events.
Dugard makes first public appearance since 2009 homecoming
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 9:58pmCommunity groups to meet to work on reducing duplication of efforts
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:10pmThe Most Astounding Fact (Neil DeGrasse Tyson)
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:45pmAstrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, "What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?" This is his answer.
Homewood to hold St. Patty’s Twilight Ski; Pot 'o Gold lift ticket giveaways
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:00pmIn celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Homewood Mountain Resort will be hiding a “Pot O’ Gold,” filled with treasures such as a lift ticket 3-pack, a 2012/2013 season pass, and a West Shore Café & Inn gift card. Guests will receive hints as to the Pot O’ Gold’s whereabouts on the Homewood Facebook page on St. Patrick’s Day.
Community rallies for cancer research
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amThe South Tahoe St. Baldrick's event blew past the initial goal of raising $10,000 for childhood cancer research and was expected to pass $50,000 as of Friday night. Cars overflowed the parking ...
Agency moves forward with water transportation
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amThe Tahoe Transportation District board approved the request for proposals for a pilot ferry program that will shuttle users around the North Shore.The program is one step forward with creating a t...
Calfire reminds residents to turn clocks forward, check smoke alarms
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amAs Californians turn their clocks forward this weekend in observance of daylight-saving time, Calfire reminds residents to replace batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms as well...
Grant supports 'Children's Forest'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amA grant to the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will help develop a "Children's Forest" for exploration and education in the Pope-Baldwin Recreation Area, off Highway 89 Nort...
Caltrans conducting transportation survey
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amThe California Department of Transportation, along with other state agencies, is conducting a survey of California residents' travel behavior. The California Household Travel survey will help trans...
New store offers antiques and more
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amFans of the ancient, interesting or just plain odd would do well to stop by South Lake Tahoe's Deja Vu All Over Again.Offering a diverse array of antiques, curiosities and oddities, longtime Tah...
Musical 'Legally Blonde' on stage in Carson City
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amCarson Performing Arts will be presenting the musical comedy "Legally Blonde," opening March 23 at the Bob Boldrick Theatre at Carson City's Community Center on Hwy 50.The Broadway hit was created ...
Celebration of Celtic music planned
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amDream Spirit Baroque Band will present a concert of Celtic music in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. March 17, at the Toccata Center for the Performing Arts in Incline Villag...
It's hailing in Hawaii, storm in Tahoe is next
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amHunker down folks, the Pineapple express is on its way to Tahoe.Yes, Tahoe, hail is falling from the sky in Oahu, Hawaii; hail the size of quarters to tennis balls. As I write this article, I am li...
Montly message from the mayor: The choice to move forward rests with our community
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amOne of the critical issues continuously expressed by our citizens has been the condition of our town. Rundown, second-rate and blighted are words often used in the same sentence as city of South La...
City of SLT: Just do your job
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amWhy is the city out of money and turning to increasing the business tax as a solution? Because they are not managing the taxing resources that they have at hand. The city government, just like the ...
Owners of unleashed dogs in Upper Truckee Marsh to be cited
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:01amGirl Scouts — 100 years of creating tomorrow’s leaders
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:59amTropicana Entertainment loses $13.6 million in 4th quarter
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 10:10pmCourt: Game wardens don’t need a warrant to stop a vehicle
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:54pmMontBleu General Manager Jef Bauer abruptly resigns
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:03pm
MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa in Stateline, Nev., Lake Tahoe announced today that Jef Bauer, General Manager, resigned effective immediately.
Bauer served as general manager since October 2010, according to a news release. A reason for his departure was not given.
Police: Explosion caused by THC extraction
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 3:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 22-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly causing an explosion while attempting to make a concentrated form of cannabis from marijuana plant parts.Ar...
Jamie Anderson wins Burton U.S. Open in Vermont
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 3:05pmSTRATTON, Vt. — South Lake Tahoe's own Jamie Anderson won the Burton U.S. Open slopestyle, placing her at the top of the Ticket To Ride (TTR) and Burton Global Open Series standings.
Explosion at S. Tahoe apartment lands man in jail on drug charges
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 11:56am
A South Lake Tahoe man blew out the windows of his apartment when he was allegedly trying to extra THC from marijuana using butane.
Vonn secures World Cup overall title; Mancuso 8th in GS contest
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 11:41amCA study views high-risk inmate move
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 9:46amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The state can safely house some maximum-security inmates in lower-level prisons, a development that could save taxpayers money, according to a University of California stu...
Retired deputy charged in union embezzling case
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 9:39amEL DORADO HILLS, Calif. (AP) - A retired El Dorado County sheriff's deputy and former union official is facing charges after authorities say he embezzled more than $300,000 from the union that repr...
Calif jobless rate dips to lowest level since 2009
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 9:37amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's unemployment rate fell below 11 percent in January for the first time in nearly three years, signaling a continued gradual improvement in the state's economy,...
Avalanche danger in Sierra, Lake Tahoe backcountry persists
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 9:26amThe snowpack in and around Lake Tahoe is icy and hard right now and still considered dangerous, reports UnofficialNetworks.com. Despite the hard conditions a persistent weak layer continues to exist and the backcountry is still sketchy. The persistent weak layer is DEEP and the slab sliding on it is STRONG. Bad combo.
Nevada Homeland Security Commission Determine Priorities
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 9:07amNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, chairman of the Homeland Security Commission, along with 16 voting members determined key priorities for the Homeland Security Working Group 2012 grant application process.
The March 2 Commission meeting was dedicated to identifying and establishing the Commission's priorities for the Federal Fiscal Year 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). The federal funds allocated to the State of Nevada in 2012 total $4.6 million (State Homeland Security grant for $2.8 million; Urban Area Security Initiative grant for $1.8 million).
Lake Tahoe Music Festival disbands
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 9:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Classical music endures through the generations but not with the Lake Tahoe Music Festival, which this week called it quits after 29 seasons."Everybody's very sad but ...
