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South Lake Tahoe police give more details from Whiskey Dick's bar shooting
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 5:19pmMore details have emerged from the early Sunday morning shooting at Whiskey Dick's Saloon in South Lake Tahoe in which a shot was fired inside the bar.
Man arrested on attempted murder allegation after gun fired at bar
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 4:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Sunday morning after allegedly firing a gun inside Whiskey Dick's bar.Scott Enerson, 48, allegedly pu...
Opinion: South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce: Vote NO on Measure B
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 3:18pmThe South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce opposes the increase in taxes for business owners.
Measure B proposes assessing greater fees based on the number of employees and gross receipts without the perspective of costs. To tax on gross without allowances for costs is not a “fair tax.”
Deal reached for tracking Sierra Nevada wildlife
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 2:21pmSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service and conservation groups have reached an agreement to strengthen monitoring of Sierra Nevada wildlife.Under the settlement reached Friday, an independent...
Heavenly announces new director of mountain operations
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 1:41pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort announced Monday that James Grant will serve as the resort's director of mountain operations.Grant succeeds Casey B...
Heavenly announces new director of mountain operations
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 1:41pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort announced Monday that James Grant will serve as the resort's director of mountain operations.Grant succeeds Casey B...
Lake Tahoe Basin fuelwood permit sales begin
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 1:24pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service began the sale of fuelwood permits at its South Shore office today.Permits cost $20 per cord with a two-cord minimum and a limit of 10 cords per h...
Nevada trails workshop this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 1:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Nevada Division of State Parks is sponsoring a trail workshop this week to plan the future of trails within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The goal is to gather ideas ...
Nevada trails workshop this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 1:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Nevada Division of State Parks is sponsoring a trail workshop this week to plan the future of trails within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The goal is to gather ideas ...
Calif. voters face redrawn ballot, new districts
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 11:59amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters will face a newly reshaped ballot with many more choices on Tuesday as they cast votes in the first statewide election to implement two major voter-appro...
Reno and Carson City Observatories Offer Venus Transit Viewing
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 11:48am
Two area observatories will offer the public an opportunity to see a celestial event with the planet Venus taking center stage in front of the sun. Just weeks after the solar eclipse, another adventure is unfolding in the sky, and the Jack C. Observatory at Western Nevada College in Carson City and the MacLean Observatory on the Redfield Campus at the University of Nevada, Reno will again offer front row seats to the show.
Latest from NASA as Venus continues transit
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 11:01amOn Tuesday Venus will pass across the face of the sun, producing a silhouette that no one alive today will likely see again. See the latest Youtube clip from NASA's SOHO spacecraft below.
Transits of Venus are very rare, coming in pairs separated by more than a hundred years. This June's transit, the bookend of a 2004-2012 pair, won't be repeated until the year 2117. Fortunately, the event is widely visible. Observers on seven continents, even a sliver of Antarctica, will be in position to see it.
Two killed in Caliente tanker crash: Minor injury in Minden crashlanding
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 9:22amMINDEN, Nev. - A Forest Service-contracted P-2V heavy air tanker dropping retardant on the White Rock Fire crashed in the Hamblin Valley area of western Utah shortly before 1 p.m., Sunday. Both ...
USFS moves Lake Tahoe logging; still criticized
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 9:19amRENO, Nev. (AP) - Forest Service officials have agreed to move post-fire logging operations at Lake Tahoe farther away from nests with rare, black-backed woodpecker chicks at the request of cons...
Weather Window | Climate change and snowpack depletion at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 9:15amTAHOE/TRUCKEE - Warnings about regional climate change was kicked up a notch with the recently released report by Robert Shibatani, a Sacramento-based hydrologist who is also CEO of The Shibatan...
$20M California Trail center opens in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 9:12amRENO, Nev. (AP) - A $20 million federal facility devoted to telling the story of the covered-wagon pioneers' overland journey during the California Gold Rush has opened in Nevada.About 700 people g...
James Grant named director of Mountain Operations for Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 8:40am
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe has named James Grant as its director of Mountain Operations. Grant was promoted from his role as director of Lift Operations. Meanwhile, Heavenly’s director of Snow Surfaces, Jim Larmore, has been named the new director of Mountain Operations at Northstar California Resort.
Opinion: Outdated laws make it easy for wealthy to dictate policy
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 2:00amSearch and rescue training turns into recovery of kayaker
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 1:59amChili fundraiser to benefit Live Violence Free
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:51am
A Chili fundraiser at the Coyote Grill next to Safeway at Round Hill will be on Thursday night, June 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. the fundraiser is for Live Violence Free, formerly the South Lake Tahoe Women's Center. For information call Emily at (530) 544-2118.
Barton Foundation’s 18th annual Golf Tournament
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:31amTee up for health at Barton Foundation’s 18th annual Golf Tournament and fundraiser, Friday, June 29 at Genoa Lakes, The Lakes Course in Genoa, Nev. for a fun “scramble” golf tournament. Various competitions including hole-in-one, closest to the pin and longest drive will be held throughout the course giving golfers the opportunity to win great prizes.
Barton Health Lecture Series: Bone Health in the Maturing Athlete
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:22amThe 2012 Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series continues with a presentation: Bone Health in the Maturing Athlete from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, at the Carson City Community Center.
Barton Foundation’s annual Camp Sunrise June 17-19
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:16amBarton Foundation’s annual Camp Sunrise, a bereavement camp designed for children ages 7 through 14, will be held June 17-19 at the Galilee Camp & Conference Center in Glenbrook, Nevada. The camp is founded on the understanding that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a safe, supportive and understanding environment. Funded by Barton Foundation, this is a program of Barton Hospice. Residents of South Lake Tahoe, Minden, Gardnerville and the Carson City areas may apply to attend. To register, go to www.bartonhealth.org/events or call (530) 543-5614.
Barton Health features lecture: Pedaling to PEAK Performance
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:12amThe 2012 Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series continues with Pedaling to PEAK Performance from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6.
Free Student Sports Physicals
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:08amTahoe Center for Orthopedics, Barton Health and Lake Tahoe Unified School District have joined together to offer FREE student sports physicals to South Tahoe and Whittell High School and Pop Warner athletes playing fall, winter and spring sports. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at South Tahoe High School, 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd. This one-time, annual-event is available on a walk-in basis. Questions, please call: (530) 543-5615.
Sugar pine tree multi-media presentation
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 11:59pmA free multi-media presentation, What You Can Do to Help Reforest the Tahoe Basin with Magnificent Sugar Pine Trees, will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Timber House Restaurant, Lakeside Inn & Casino.
Participate in upcoming www.SugarPineFoundation.org planting events and free guided hikes. Listen to dynamic speaker Maria Mircheva, executive director of the Sugar Pine Foundation while enjoying the famous $5 "Tahoe's Best Breakfast Special." Attendance Limited to the first 30 who RSVP by June 4 call 415-827-2525 or email RPTGlobal@gmail.com
Lights on the Lake Fireworks 2012
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 11:50pm
The American Pyrotechnics Association rates South Shore’s spectacular Fourth of July fireworks celebration one of the top five displays in the nation The show is scheduled to begin at 9:45 PM. The fireworks are visible from all over town. Below are some of the sweet spots to get a front row seat.
Race the Lake of the Sky at El Dorado Beach
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 11:36pm
South Tahoe Standup Paddle and Riviera Paddlesurf present: Race the Lake of the Sky at El Dorado Beach
Saturday, Jun 30 2012, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Jul 1 2012, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Events include:
Lake Tahoe Paddle Fest June 23-24 at El Dorado Beach
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 11:22pm
The Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival is a solstice celebration of human powered watercraft featuring ancient art to state of the art boats, boards and paddles. The focus is the preservation of indigenous watercraft art and culture. Interpretive exhibits will highlight sustainable recreation, healthy foods, yoga, healing arts and environmental awareness.
American Century Championship celebrity golf at Lake Tahoe July 17-22
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 11:14pm
Want to see professional sports greats all in one place? The 23rd annual American Century Championship will feature one of its strongest fields with Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Tony Romo and Ray Romano among the 80 sports and Hollywood celebrities teeing it up for $600,000 in prize money during the 54-hole tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, July 17-22. Tickets are available for advance purchase online at www.TahoeSouth.com, www.TahoeCelebrityGolf.com now and daily during the tournament at the gate.
Hitchhiking filmmaker makes trek on outskirts of Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 8:27pmConcerts and events through June at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 5:26pmFabulous Lake Tahoe's Jack Durst discusses the June 2012 concert and event lineup for the Lake Tahoe region. Go here for the website or watch the video below for all the info.
Pot bill passes California Assembly, Senate may extinguish it
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 6:11pmFirefighting plane makes emergency landing at Minden-Tahoe Airport; 2 dead in Utah desert tanker crash
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 5:03pmA fire bomber air tanker owned by Minden Air Corp, made a successful emergency landing on its belly today at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Carson Valley.
Truckee makes top 10 list for expensive places to live
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 4:25pmKeep Tahoe Blue Volunteer Weed Pull
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 2:21pm
Event Date:
June 28, 2012 (All day) Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe and the U.S. Forest Service for a weed pull on the evening of June 28th in Rabe Meadows near Stateline, Nevada. Volunteers will be helping to remove invasive weeds that are threatening Tahoe’s native plant species and wildlife habitat. Learn about invasive weeds and how to properly remove them. If you would like more information on volunteering for this event please call 530-544-5388, or email events@keeptahoeblue.org.
