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El Dorado County health offering low-cost vaccinations
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:33pmThe Public Health Division of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency has wrapped up its community flu clinics for the season and is now offering low-cost flu vaccine by appointment. The...
James Coleman Foff — 1953-2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:33pmJim Foff, former owner of the Fantasy Inn in South Lake Tahoe, died Nov. 16. He was 58. James Coleman Foff was an active member in the lodging community, having been a past president of the South Lake...
Opinion: Is anyone listening to the Occupy movement?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:33pmBy Garry Bowen. Last Thursday we had our first official Occupy Tahoe (according to some, it will soon be Occupy SLT, to herald the idea that someone had co-opted the first). What is Occupy? Is that th...
Squaw Valley ready to revamp its reputation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:33pmAt a meeting last month put on by the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, CEO Andy Wirth talked a bit about the changes coming to Squaw. He was not shy in admitting improvements beyond on-mountain up...
Restaurant owner gambles on moving to more
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:33pmUnable to come to an agreement with his landlord on Ski Run Boulevard, Dodd decided to move his 20-year-old Scusa's restaurant to Highway 50 in the middle of South Lake Tahoe where he had been ope...
Breakfast with Santa
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:15pmTahoe City Parks and Recreation Department's inaugural Breakfast with Santa at Rideout ... This family event is co-sponsored by the Tahoe City Rotary Club. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/breakfa...
Multiple controlled burns throughout this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:15pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin today. In addition ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../multiple-controll...
Opinion: Is anyone listening to the Occupy movement?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:15pmLast Thursday we had our first official Occupy Tahoe (according to some, it will soon be Occupy SLT, to herald the idea that someone had co-opted the first). ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-is-an...
Squaw Valley ready to revamp its reputation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:15pmAt a meeting last month put on by the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, CEO Andy Wirth talked a bit about the changes coming to Squaw. He was not shy in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../squaw-valley-re...
James Coleman Foff — 1953-2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:15pmJim Foff, former owner of the Fantasy Inn in South Lake Tahoe, died Nov. 16. He was 58. James Coleman Foff was an active member in the lodging community, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../james-coleman-fof...
Restaurant owner gambles on moving to more
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:15pmPlus, the traffic up Ski Run isn't like it used to be – and it has little to do with the ongoing recession in Lake Tahoe. When the gondola opened in 2000 it meant ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../rest...
Nevada Department of Wildlife expert to discuss latest in quagga mussel threat
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:20amCARSON CITY, Nev. - The Carson River Advisory Committee will hear a quagga mussel presentation when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Willi...
Perfect storm of conditions fueled fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:19amRENO - One of the worst fires in state history was a nearly perfect storm of unfortunate luck, and unfavorable circumstances and conditions. Ferocious winds, power outages, rocky canyons and gated ...
Nevada's jobless rate dips a half percent on school, holiday staffing
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:17amCARSON CITY, Nev. - With schools back in session and retailers beginning to staff up for the holidays, Nevada's raw unemployment rate fell a half percent in October to 12.7 percent.But the seasonal...
Ride-brokering service expands reach to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:12amRENO, Nev. - Zimride, a ride-sharing service that allows private drivers with open seats in their vehicles to rent them to passengers in need of a lift, said last week it's created a route to link ...
Art Matters: Thanks for giving
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 8:54amThere are times when I just wish there was nothing to be thankful for, then I'd be justified in all my whining, "what ifs?" and pity parties. After all and selfishly, I don't do as much of what I r...
$100,000 from American Century Championship available to South Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 8:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The American Century Championship is keeping $100,000 in the community that helps make the annual event a success. Livestrong, the celebrity golf tournament's nationally ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Sugar Pine Foundation says thanks
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 8:51amThe Sugar Pine Foundation would like to thank its fall planting volunteers for helping us plant more than 3,000 sugar pine seedlings in the Gondola fire scar, Dreyfus Estates (near Skyland) and Gle...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for supporting Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 8:50amThe Committee for Community Recreation wants to thank our community's voters for approving Measure R on Nov. 8. Your approval affirms our community's support for quality recreation facilities as im...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Dames say thank you
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 8:49amThe Tahoe Derby Dames would love to extend a heart-felt thank you to the always helpful and supportive city of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation, each of our generous sponsors, our fanatically ...
Turkey contest winners announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 8:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jessica Roberts and Jonny Red will receive a 14- to 16-pound turkey from Overland Meat & Seafood Company each for winning the Tribune's Thanksgiving Thankful Contest.Robe...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you from Spc. Garrett Fant's family
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 8:44amGarrett's family wants to extend a heart-felt thank you to the community of South Lake Tahoe for the support you gave us after the loss of our beloved son, Spc. Garrett A. Fant. We are truly blesse...
Offenbacher talks Tahoe Adventure Film Festival and Flying Wild in Alaska
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 8:41am
It has been quite a year for Lake Tahoe's outdoor adventure tribal elder Todd Offenbacher. The film festival founder, Lake Tahoe TV host, mountaineer and unofficial statesmen of all things uniquely outdoors has been to the Arctic Circle, just returned from a trip to Antarctica, and will be featured in two segments on the popular Discovery Channel program Flying Wild in Alaska.
(Super) pipe dreams: Halfpipe has come long way since a ditch in Tahoe City in the 70s
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 8:39amTAHOE/TRUCKEE - Shaun White owes a heartfelt thank you to the Lake Tahoe skate rats of the late 1970s.Because without them, there might not exist the finely manicured, giant snow ditches with th...
Parking tickets issued to people at community
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 12:25amPeople attending and volunteering at the annual community Thanksgiving Dinner at Grace Hall have one less thing to be thankful for – the South Lake Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../parking-tickets-i...
Polar Express Carson City Train Sold Out; 7,500 tickets purchased
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:33pmBy the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Six weeks after tickets went on sale, The Polar Express™ has officially sold out, according to the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.
More than 7,500 riders will board the magical holiday train on the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, the only officially licensed Polar Express event in the region this holiday season.
Motorcycle Club and Christmas Cheer bring Thanksgiving to Those in Need
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:49pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2011 (All day) The Brotherhood Motorcycle Club of South Lake Tahoe will have their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner giveaway at 10am at Sierra Community Church located at 1165 Sierra Blvd on Wednesday November 23rd. Thanks to our Hogg Wild XVI event we raised enough money to give 50 complete Turkey dinners to those in need in our community through Christmas Cheer.
Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:42pmBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.
Nevada Governor Orders Transmission Line Construction Assessment For Renewable Energy
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:41pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval issued an executive order on Monday directing a state agency and task force to assess the regional market for Nevada’s renewable energy resources.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort to open Friday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:13pm
Kirkwood Mountain Resort announced it will open Friday, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, and remain open through the weekend, and then again from Friday, Dec. 2 to Dec. 4. Kirkwood says it will use midweek operations for on mountain preparation, snow making and readying more terrain. The resort hopes to open for full seven-day-a-week winter operations beginning Friday, Dec. 9. The date may change, however, with significant snowfall.
How would you promote Lake Tahoe if you were in charge
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 4:43pm8 Responses toHow would you promote Lake Tahoe if you were in charge. Info says. November 16 2011 at 533 pm. I wouldnt use Blue Have you seen the shoreline ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../how-would-you-p...
Kirkwood to open this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 3:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kirkwood Mountain Resort will honor 2011/2012 season passes from any resort for two "preview weekends" beginning this Friday, according to a Monday statement.The resort w...
Kirkwood to open this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 3:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kirkwood Mountain Resort will honor 2011/2012 season passes from any resort for two "preview weekends" beginning this Friday, according to a Monday statement.The resort w...
Music Festivals, Entertainment and Fireworks on tap over holidays at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:09pm
By the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Lake Tahoe South is New Year’s celebration central with Snow Globe, a three-day outdoor music festival with over 40 world-class musicians on three main stages, firework shows, combined with a myriad of outdoor recreation, entertainment and nightlife, providing action-packed holiday season for kids of all ages.
Ski report: No crowds
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:07pmThis is one of least crowded times to be on the ski slopes so you'll get plenty of runs in. Here is the Nov. 21 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Share ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/1...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:07pmThe Adidas store at the Factory Stores at the Y in South Lake Tahoe is closing Dec. 25 or Dec. 26, according to a sales clerk. Still no word on what store will ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippe...
OBITUARY: James "Jim" Coleman foff
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 11:12amJames "Jim" Coleman Foff (1953 - 2011), an active member of the community, passed away November 16, 2011 at the age of 58. He is survived by wife Connie Foff and his three daughters:...
Photos: Heavenly opens
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:55amnullnullCopyright 2011 Tahoe Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, -Photos: Heavenly opensNovember, 21 2011 11:07 am MST...
Photos: Heavenly opens
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:55amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort Saturday morning, signaling the official kick-off to another Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard season.--Photos: Heavenly ope...
Comment period extended for Fallen Leaf Lake trail access, travel management project
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:33amBy Lisa Herron
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is asking for public input on the proposed Fallen Leaf Lake Trail Access and Travel Management project. The project would improve the recreation experience for residents and visitors to the Fallen Leaf Lake area, while protecting the natural, cultural, and historic resources of the area.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Christmas 2011, the birth of a new tradition
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:57amI received this from a friend and thought everyone needed to read this.As the holidays approach, the giant overseas factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with piles of cheaply p...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time to speak out against closing Stateline post office
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:56amAll residents of Tahoe need to know that the post office has announced a public meeting, regarding the closure of the Stateline office. This potential closure affects all Tahoe, not just Stateline ...
GUEST COLUMN: Efforts to improve lives of troops, veterans must continue
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:54amAs a young boy, I aspired to be a professional athlete. I played football, baseball and boxed, and as I began playing on my college's baseball team I still dreamt of reaching the major leagues some...
Zephyr Photonics forms strategic advisory board
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:53amZEPHYR COVE - Zephyr Photonics, a manufacturer of photonic solutions for the aerospace, defense and intelligence industries, announced the formation of an Advisory Board that will provide company l...
CAREER ADVICE: Writing beyond the resume
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:51amYou've written your resume and feel good about how you've showcased your special skills and accomplishments. You've polished and reviewed it and had a friend or relative look it over, too. You feel...
Bookworks holds pre-Christmas sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bookworks, a non-profit book store owned and operated by the Family Resource Center, is hosting a pre-Christmas Sale.Selected hardcover novels are $2 each or three for $5...
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:48amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The fourth annual Blue Ribbon Award winners were announced Thursday, recognizing and honoring the achievements and impact of businesses in South Shore. Awards in eight...
AAA says drowsy driving could be deadly
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety wants to raise awareness among all drivers of the seriousness of this deadly and very common practice behind the wheel. A new AAA Fo...
In his own words: Pete Sonntag, GM of Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:38amRENO, Nev. - Northern Nevada Business Weekly: Tell us about Heavenly and the duties of your position.Pete Sonntag: Heavenly Mountain Resort is one of the largest and most visited ski resorts in ...
In his own words: Pete Sonntag, GM of Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:38amRENO, Nev. - Northern Nevada Business Weekly: Tell us about Heavenly and the duties of your position.Pete Sonntag: Heavenly Mountain Resort is one of the largest and most visited ski resorts in ...
