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Pet lovers barking over California budget proposal
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 1:17pmLOS ANGELES (AP) - Pet advocates are fighting like cats and dogs to stop a deficit-slashing proposal from Gov. Jerry Brown that aims to save $23 million by ending reimbursements to animal shelters ...
In-town public sled hills disappear
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 12:52pmThough it is off the radar, sledding will always have its place as an all-ages family activity. And though there are plenty of places to sled and tube around the city limits of South Lake Tahoe, the last of the remaining free places in town have dried up.
And not for a lack of snow, either. Two sled and tube hill favorites have been removed from the public after recent projects leveled some of the property to make way for expansions.
MaryAnne Brand appointed to South Lake Tahoe interim Finance Director position
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 12:37pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the appointment of MaryAnne Brand to serve as Interim Finance Director replacing Christine Vuletich who resigned to accept a position with Douglas County. Ms. Brand’s first day in the position will be February 20, 2012.
League to Save Lake Tahoe drops lawsuit against city's general plan
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 10:13amThe City of South Lake Tahoe and the League to Save Lake Tahoe (League) have entered into a Settlement Agreement in which the League agrees to drop its appeal of their lawsuit against the City regarding the General Plan Update (GPU) and the City agrees not to seek payment for legal fees.
Odds are against a March Miracle saving Sierra snowpack
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 10:00amCity reaches settlement with League over general plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 9:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe and the League to Save Lake Tahoe have entered into a settlement agreement in which the League agrees to drop its appeal of their lawsuit against the cit...
2 orphaned bear cubs returned to wild near Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 9:08amRENO, Nev. (AP) - A pair of black bears orphaned as cubs last summer in the foothills near Reno have been returned to the wild atop the Sierra Nevada.State wildlife officials shot their mother in J...
Utah bid for 2022 Olympics OK with Denver, Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 9:07amSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The more the merrier.Organizers exploring the possibility of bringing the Olympics back to Salt Lake City say that's the kind of warm welcome they've received from officials p...
North Lake Tahoe casinos were hard hit in 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 7:35amCARSON CITY, Nev. - State gaming analysts have reason to believe that the average gambler is returning to the slot machine.In 2011, Nevada casinos won 1.5 percent more on slots than in 2010. On the...
Homewood lawsuit: Court rejects request for Shorezone judge
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 7:27amHOMEWOOD, Calif. - A federal judge recently denied a request from local conservation groups that the same judge who ruled on the 2010 Shorezone plan also preside over the lawsuit challenging the mu...
Squaw Valley opens world's first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 7:23amSQUAW VALLEY, Calif. - Today, Squaw Valley is officially opening the world's first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks location. On the mountain at elevation 8,000 feet, Squaw Valley's new mountaintop Starbuc...
Squaw Valley opens world's first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 7:23amSQUAW VALLEY, Calif. - Today, Squaw Valley is officially opening the world's first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks location. On the mountain at elevation 8,000 feet, Squaw Valley's new mountaintop Starbuc...
Carry chains for Monday morning Sierra commute
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 6:45amWith several inches already fallen in the Lake Tahoe Basin, a number of chain controls are required over mountain passes. Chains are required on Highway 50 over Echo Summit and chains or snow tires are required over Spooner to Carson City. Chains and snow tires are required on State Routes 28, 88 and 89 and 207 over Kingsbury Grade.
School open today for South Tahoe area campuses
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 6:31amLake Tahoe Unified School District schools are open today as are Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary on the Nevada side.
Opinion: Jobs deficit more important than federal deficit
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 2:00amSunday Funday at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 4:50pmFrom Sierra-at-Tahoe: "After the Snowboarder Superpass event was over some of the riders and locals kept riding. Also, thanks to Whitney Houston for providing everyone with amazing music and something we can dance (and ride) to. RIP Whitney Houston."
Survey: What our local politicians make around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 11:03am(Editor's note: The following ran in the January issue of the Tahoe Mountain News. The second part of the series that examines public agency salaries for managers is in the February issue, on newsstands now.)
Here are the latest salaries and benefits available for the South Lake Tahoe Public Utilities Commission, the South Lake Tahoe City Council, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, the Douglas County (Nevada) Board of County Commissioners, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board and the board of the Douglas County School District.
Search and rescue training brings mega-helicopters to Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 10:51amWind hampers World Cup events; neither Vonn nor Mancuso make podium
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 10:26amDouglas County authorities seek help in Minden minimart robbery
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 9:30amA gun was drawn on a clerk and an undetermined amount of cash taken at the J&M Mini Mart in Minden on Friday night. Douglas County authorities are seeking the public's help in finding the robber and a possible accomplice.
The armed robbery happened at about 8:45 p.m., with the suspect, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark mask and gloves, getting inside a gray four-door sedan with dark-tinted windows, possibly and Audi or a Volkswagon Jetta. It is believed a second person was in the vehicle and served as the driver, said Douglas County Sgt. Jim Halsey. The clerk was unhurt.
Ticket bargain at Squaw, Alpine Meadows
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 8:25amWith the anticipation of more snow, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have launched the new Tahoe Super 2 which offers two unrestricted days of skiing and riding at either resort for $49 per day.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offers 4,000 acres of open terrain, 31 lifts, 6 terrain parks and a jib pipe with 54 terrain park features. With snow predicted in the next week, both resorts are expected to add to their 3-to-4-foot bases.
Nevada updating historical markers before centennial celebration
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: Climate-change solutions depend on open dialogue
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 2:00amFabulous views unveiled after steady climb on snowshoes
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 1:59amDisabled ski champion Jill Kinmont Boothe dies at 75
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 10:26pmMovie Review: 'Star Wars' rages again in 3D With 'The Phantom Menace'
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 5:28pmI was busy some other place when "Star Wars, The Phantom Menace" opened in 1999. Lucky me. Not so lucky now when I went to see the reworked original decked out in 3D. The film is now playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinema at Stateline, Lake Tahoe. And for all those Star Wars fans, and they know who they are, you won't want to miss it; though you can see the release without 3D and you won't be missing much.
