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Misuse of snowblower could mean fewer fingers to operate it
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 2:00amSchool districts struggle to comply with Voters Rights Act
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:59amFirst Tahoe storm tests snowshoe agility during cocktail races
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 9:18pmJudge hears arguments in sealing forest fire documents case
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 2:40pmLiberty Energy in process of changing name, rebranding
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 1:34pmCold cases share similarities to alleged Naso crimes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Among the files of South Lake Tahoe's cold cases lies the murder of 17-year-old Kathleen Keohane in 1976.Keohane's body was found beneath the Truckee River Bridge. Her...
N. Nevada groups create kindness initiative in philanthropist’s name
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: Is Internet freedom or Web piracy the bigger issue?
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 2:00amNetwork of trails provides hours of cycling in North State
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 1:59amHilltrac Skier Express at Ridge Tahoe Prepares for Launch
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 12:11am
Personnel from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District conduct training Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, on the new Hilltrac Skier Express at the Ridge Tahoe. The new self-operated, gondola-type car, which will begin operating next week, will transport skiers from the Ridge Tahoe to the Stagecoach Chairlift. The 8-passenger gondola-type transport sits on a track and with the swipe of a room key, will take passengers down the slope side right to the Stagecoach Chairlift at Heavenly Mountain Resort within minutes.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Kick-off 2012 with Speed Networking Event
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:57pm
Speed Networking kicks-off Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ 2012 schedule of events, Thursday, Jan. 26, upstairs at The Fresh Ketch from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. with a cash bar, fun and games.
Movie Review: Sc-fi horror film 'Underworld Awakening' wastes Beckinsale's talent
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 10:38pmThe sci-fi-horror film "Underworld Awakening 3D" playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas in Stateline is the fourth iteration of the series, in this case starring Kate Beckinsale as Selene for the third time.
Selene has been in suspended animation in a freezer for 12 years bust breaks out to find that humankind is at war with the vampires in the population a well as the werewolves.
Democrats Caucus In Nevada To Support President Obama For A Second Term
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 9:01pmCARSON CITY — Nearly 250 capital city Democrats took time out today to participate in the party caucus, supporting President Barack Obama in a process that held no surprises for the party faithful.
The caucus at the Carson City Middle School was one of 118 held around Nevada today as the state Democrat Party gears up for the 2012 election.
Unlike 2008, when the Democrat nominee was still undecided at the time of the caucus, the nonbinding ballot had two options: the president or uncommitted. Obama was getting strong support among participants.
Chinese New Year stories for children at Zephyr Cove library
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 7:30pmNorth Shore chamber looking for nominees for various awards
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00pmTahoe Arts Project Presents the Gizmo Guys
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 3:42pm
Tahoe Arts Project continues its 25th season with the comedy/juggler duo The Gizmo Guys on Friday, January 27th at the MontBleu Theater. The Gizmo Guys' rapid-fire act exhilarates and inspires sidesplitting laughter in audience members of all ages. The Gizmo Guys will bring their “Objects in Motion” show into the South Shore schools January 23-27 teaching children how juggling relates to science and math.
Bowman wins Winter Dew Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 2:55pmKILLINGTON, Vt. - South Tahoe's Maddie Bowman went from last to first, capturing the Winter Dew Tour's freeski pipe competition. The South Shore product vaulted into the finals after finishing t...
Winter arrives in Lake Tahoe and will be sticking around
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 2:23pmWashoe Drive Fire update: Rain soaking fire area, Highway 395 back open
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:52amRain is falling in the valley areas today, including the area burned by the Washoe Drive Fire.
Both lanes of Highway 395 reopened last night after 11 p.m., with National Guard troops standing guard at the entrances of neighborhoods where homes were damaged or destroyed.
More:
Photos showing the aftermath of the Washoe Drive Fire
Updated map of Washoe Drive Fire area
Video: Rainbow over fire area:
New storm to arrive on Sunday; ski resorts prepare for brisk business
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:34amWinter weather continues through today in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Ski resorts report up to 2 feet of snow from the system which arrived Friday and continues today. The National Weather Service in Reno reports that a second and much colder storm will move into the area on Sunday into Monday, dropping temperatures and bringing more snow. Here is the latest from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority on the storms:
Washoe Drive Fire contained, people allowed to return home
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 9:06amLawsuit alleging rape by Steelers QB in Tahoe settled
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 8:50amWinter art show featured at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amThree art galleries at Lake Tahoe Community College will feature a winter exhibit of work from professional artists through March 16."Printmakers from the San Francisco Bay Area" is on exhibit in t...
SAUNDERS: President should do the right thing with accused Marines
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amPresident Barack Obama should pardon the four Marines who were captured on video as they urinated on three corpses, presumably dead Taliban.After the video went viral last week, Secretary of State ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disgusted with Sen. Gaines view on green jobs
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amWith regards to Senator Gaines' opinion piece "Dimmer Switch On Freedom Lowered With Compact Fluorescent Bulbs," in the Jan. 14-17 weekend edition of The Tahoe Daily Tribune, I have a question to a...
CAREER ADVICE: Network ... Network ... Network
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amDo you find yourself out of fresh ideas on how to jumpstart that job search? Wondering why, when it seems as though you've done all the right things, your phone isn't ringing? Ask yourself this que...
Carson City, volunteers plan trail through west Carson mountains
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amCARSON CITY, Nev. - In the super-abridged version of the story, Jeff Potter complained to Carson City supervisors in 2006 that more mountain bike trails were needed in the area. Their response: ...
Women's Center changes names, keeps providing critical help
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Until she was put in contact with the South Lake Tahoe Women's Center, life was a nightmare for Tammy and her children. "I don't even know where I'd be right now witho...
Carson City, volunteers plan trail through west Carson mountains
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amCARSON CITY, Nev. - In the super-abridged version of the story, Jeff Potter complained to Carson City supervisors in 2006 that more mountain bike trails were needed in the area. Their response: ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disgusted with Sen. Gaines view on green jobs
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amWith regards to Senator Gaines' opinion piece "Dimmer Switch On Freedom Lowered With Compact Fluorescent Bulbs," in the Jan. 14-17 weekend edition of The Tahoe Daily Tribune, I have a question to a...
Births at Barton Memorial Hospital
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amBagwell, Scarlett Rae, a daughter, was born Jan. 19, 2012, to Patrick Bagwell & Krystal Long of South Lake Tahoe.Clickener, Simone Dionne Uzes, a daughter, was born Jan. 16, 2012, to Kurt Clickener...
Winter art show featured at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00amThree art galleries at Lake Tahoe Community College will feature a winter exhibit of work from professional artists through March 16."Printmakers from the San Francisco Bay Area" is on exhibit in t...
