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Applications being accepted for 11th Annual TAP Art Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:00amApplications are currently being accepted for artists who wish to participate in its 11th annual Tahoe Arts Project Art Festival.This year's festival will be held July 6-8 at South Tahoe Middle Sch...
Kudos & Kindness: Thankful for community support of 'Fill the Boot'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:00amThank you to all of the ccommunity members who stopped by and made a donation to the "Fill the Boot" for burns findraiser we had last weekend.Your generous donations will help kids that survived bu...
Sirota: The end of 'shut up and play'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:00amAs high-profile events periodically prove, politics and athletics have long had a love-hate relationship, the affinity ebbing and flowing with the cultural tides. In the tumultuous 1960s, for insta...
Lake Tahoe: The next 20 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:00amI attended the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency fireside chat hosted by Joanne Marchetta a few weeks ago at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, and one thing is perfectly clear to me: the Lake ...
OBITUARY: Jessika Hannah Gaswint Cook
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:00amMay 20, 1975 - April 6, 2012Jess has ended her time with us on earth, and has begun a new life in an eternal, beautiful, pain-free and glorious place in heaven. It's been a long four-year road o...
Expansive fuel-reduction project at South Shore approved
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:00amA 10,000-acre forest fuel reduction project covering much of the California side of the South Shore will begin this summer following an approval this week.The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Con...
Overland Meat Co. celebrates 25 years in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:00amWhile some stores are reeling from the recent news coverage of "pink slime," the notorious beef filler product, Brian Cohen, owner of Overland Meat Co., has had to get a bigger grinder to fill t...
Harrison Avenue project could begin next spring
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:00amIf all goes according to plan, construction of improvements along Harrison Avenue could begin as soon as May 2013.The long discussed and planned, but never built, Harrison Avenue project is desi...
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals to Host Hop-pening Spring Mixer
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:04am
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals keep the spring season hopping with a post-Easter egg hunt and mixer at Lakeside Beach Grill, April 19 from 6 – 9 p.m. with food and drink specials.
Nevada makes changes to Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:49amCARSON CITY – A state agency today reported that significant changes have been made to the unemployment insurance benefit structure affecting both current and future recipients.
TahoeChamber Tourism Forum at Harveys Cabaret Theater
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:42amThe TahoeChamber will host its Annual Tourism Forum on April 26 at Harveys Lake Tahoe Cabaret Theater. The forum will feature Ralf Garrison, owner of Advisory Group Inc. and professional travel and tourism consultant, and Dr. Emilynn Sheffield, CSU Department of Recreation, Hospitality and Parks Management program professor. This year's theme, “Trends in Tourism,” will focus on changing demographics and the way travelers use technology and recreation and how that reshapes the tourism industry.
Tahoe Wellness Community Center Tap-Aware Party
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:26amJoin Rosemary Manning at the Tahoe Wellness Community Center for its Tap-Aware Party, 6-7pm, free, donations accepted. Tahoe Wellness Community Center (Bijou Center, next to Hot Gossip) in South Lake Tahoe. Email: tahoehealthtouch@gmail.com
Bilingual Storytime at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:21amJoin us Saturday for Bilingual Storytime. Hear stories, do crafts, and learn a few words in Spanish or English! Time 11am at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., 573-3185.
Buckle up for Big Air at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:15am
Buckle up for Big Air is an all-day slopestyle event is in rememberance of Sierra Resort Team rider Greg Taylor Smith. The event is designed to to spread seat belt safety awareness. An $1,800 cash purse is up for grabs for open divisions with prizes and swag for amateur divisions. Competitors register in the Aspen Cafe at 7:15 at Sierra-at-Tahoe. Go here for more information.
Potluck with Entertainment and Speaker
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:11amEnjoy sharing good food, socializing and an interesting talk by William Cottress, MD, on “Osteoporosis and Nutritional Deficiency” (leading to fractures). There will also be a humorous skit by Vern Lee & Francine Garcia. The Potluck begins at 5:30pm. Turkey and Ham will be provided. Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert for 6-8 people, and your plate and utensils. There will also be an Easter Hat contest. The program will start at 6:30pm. The event is at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Members attending can win $25.
Washoe offers sacred name 'Tahnu Leweh' for Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:00am
With the Washoe Tribe's offering and support of El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago, a move is underway to rename Lakeview Commons Park at South Lake Tahoe in time for an official June 20 dedication.
Given its 6,000 year history, the Washoe Tribe has presented the name Tahnu Leweh (Pronounced Tah-New Lay-Way) which, in native language, means "all the people's place." It is a name the Tribe would like to gift to El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe as a symbol of peace, prosperity and goodness, said Darrel Cruz, Culture and Language Director for the Washoe Tribe.
Vail Resorts closes acquisition of Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:36am
It is official. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is now officially under the umbrella of ski industry giant Vail Resorts, Inc.
Recognizing 55-years of combined healthcare knowledge
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 1:56am
Barton Health staff and administration recently filled “The Snowflake Lounge” at Barton Memorial Hospital Thursday, March 30 in honor of “National Doctors Day,” established in 1958. Drs Henning Mehrens, primary care physician, and Peter DiGrande, anesthesiologist, were recognized as “Doctors of the Year” for their dedication and work in the South Lake Tahoe community and its surrounding areas.
Late storms bode well for N. California recreation sites
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:00amLTCC dealing with unstable financial forecast from state
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 1:59amNevada out of the running for federal education dollars
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 7:50pmLittle Feat, big show
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 2:40pm"I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachapi to Tonopah.I've driven every kind of rig that's ever been made;driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed."- From the Little Feat songCopyrigh...
Letter to the Editor: Republicans have gone further to the right
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:14amI disagree with Debra Saunders' column, in which she claims President Barack Obama has moved the Democratic party to the far left when, in fact, it is the Republicans who have become more extreme.A...
Letter to the Editor: Snowglobe did more harm than good
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:13amSnowglobe ... in my opinion, an event that may have created an "economic boom" for the city, county and whatever. But what of us property owners who experienced thousands of dollars in damages from...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Superfoods that will rock your taste buds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:10amThis week's news touted superfoods. These functional foods are nutrient-dense and promise to help you stay lean and healthy. As a health author, this is nothing new to me. My fridge contains ple...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Superfoods that will rock your taste buds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:10amThis week's news touted superfoods. These functional foods are nutrient-dense and promise to help you stay lean and healthy. As a health author, this is nothing new to me. My fridge contains ple...
Lahontan hires executive director from outside Tahoe basin
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:33am
The Lahontan Water Quality Control Board has hired an executive director from outside the agency to replace Harold Singer who is retiring.
Patty Zwarts will be leaving her position with CalRecyle where she works in the Materials Management and Local Assistance Division. She was not available for comment.
Regional golf courses offering deals to balance budget
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:00amForecasters say tornado touched down near Stockton
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:57amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The National Weather Service says a tornado has touched down a few miles outside of Stockton.Meteorologist Johnny Powell says the tornado tipped over an empty tractor trai...
March foreclosure activity down to near 5-year low
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:54amLOS ANGELES (AP) - More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, setting the stage for a surge in properties repossessed by lenders this year.The number of homes that received first-time fo...
Vail Resorts completes $18M Kirkwood deal
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:51amBROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) - Vail Resorts Inc. has completed the purchase of Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., and some undeveloped sites near the ski resort for about $18 million.Vail Re...
Ownership of Tahoe Biltmore property may be up for grabs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:38amCRYSTAL BAY, Nev. - A key loan financing the multi-million dollar renovation of the Tahoe Biltmore property showed up on regional real estate listings last week, spurring questions about the Bou...
Caltrans testing avalanche equipment in Meyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 8:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists and residents to expect to hear loud booms on Highway 50 near Christmas Valley and Meyers starting today at about 8 a.m and lasting until a...
Permits to cut wood in Tahoe National Forest available in May
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: A house call could lower water bills, consumption
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 2:00am