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The premise of "In Time," a film written and directed by Andrew Niccol, is built upon the indisputable truth that time is our most valuable asset.In his dystopian, futuristic world, locking down...

Comedian and social commentator Daniel Tosh is coming to Tahoe December 16 & 17 at 9:00pm at the Theater in MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa.
Tosh.0 is a weekly, topical series that takes on everything the Internet has to offer through comedian Daniel Tosh's sarcastic and biting point-of-view. Every week, Tosh spins commentary about blogs and vlogs both popular and obscure, tweets and pokes, popular sites and new technologies.

The annual “Tree of Remembrance” Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and Foundation will take place friday, December 9, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carson Valley. This event gives attendees the opportunity to reflect on the memories they share and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. Barton Hospice encourages everyone to take this opportunity to honor those they will forever cherish. Attendees will be able to say the name of the person in remembrance and light a candle in their honor. Music and song will be performed by OneVoice of Unity.

It’s your opportunity to buy our delicious Holiday Cheese Balls for $7.50.
They will be available in the Front Lobby of Carson Valley Medical Center, Thursday, November 17 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
For over a decade the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has made their secret recipe for hostess gifts and holiday treats to make your holiday brighter. These cheese balls have been talked about for years and many await the Holidays just to partake. Come on down and show your support.

FALLON - The Fallon boys soccer team dropped South Tahoe, 1-0, first-round playoff match on Wednesday at the Edward Arciniega Complex.The Greenwave scored a second half goal from midfield with 19 m...

With headliners like Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation and the Glitch Mob, SnowGlobe Music Festival - far away from the aimless wanderers on Casino Corridor - will undoubtedly be the place to be this New Year's Eve. SnowGlobe will be held on Lake Tahoe Community College's soccer field Dec. 29-31.
For three days the festival will sprawl out in the luxuriant setting of Lake Tahoe’s south shore, offering three main stages and more than 40 world-class musicians to help ring in what is sure to be an unbeatable New Year’s Eve celebration,
A limited amount of reduced-cost, “Early Bird” festival passes go on sale Friday, November 4, 2011. Following that, “Advance” 3-day passes go on sale Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (also in limited supply). Regular 3-day passes go on sale winter 2011 with the exact date to be announced. Patrons are encouraged to start planning their trips soon. Go to http://snowglobemusicfestival.com for more.

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today called for a reassessment of Nevada’s homeland security priorities given the news that federal funding for the ongoing fight against terrorism could be as much as 47 percent less in the 2012 federal fiscal year compared to last year.

By Don Quilici
This is an annual, late fall article on how to enjoy those tiny, irresistible, tasty gourmet treats known as pine nuts.
For those unfamiliar with them, they are the seeds of the Pinon Pine Tree, which is the official tree of the State of Nevada. The Pinon is a fairly short, bushy looking, rather unattractive, full-of-pitch tree and it is one of the main physical features of our Great Basin area.

My position on the issues was well covered in the Lake Tahoe News here. However, I would like to emphasize a few points. Randy Vogelgesang. My engineering experience and my reputation for making commo...

While South Lake Tahoe is never likely to have a downtown based on how haphazardly the city was allowed to develop and that the main road is a state highway, another five blocks are about to be remove...

By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee. Leaders of the California parks department on Tuesday were unable to explain to lawmakers the full list of criteria they used to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../criteria-f...

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is proposing to thin trees and brush on National Forest System lands near Incline Village to reduce ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-looking-f...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We've all heard the old saying " an apple a day keeps the doctor away." While this advice shouldn't be taken literally, apples offer dozens of health benefits and happen ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Health Services Department is holding a low-cost community flu clinic for South Lake Tahoe residents.The seasonal flu vaccine, which will be availabl...

From eating cookies, cabbage soup and baby food to drinking lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne concoctions, dieters have tried their fair share of wacky weight-loss plans. One of the newest fad d...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nearly a-year-ago, Dr. Stephen Bannar, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Tahoe Center for Orthopedics and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team physician, found himself in o...

On Oct. 8, an afternoon tea was held on the C. B. Ebright lawn to honor women that had survived cancer. Light refreshments were provided by Harrah's Casino and served by volunteers. Dr. Kelly Shana...

Kudos to the doctor and nurses on duty at Barton's ER on the night of Oct. 18 when I unfortunately faced a serious emergency. Their quick and efficient treatment and decision-making made all the di...

The Saint Theresa School Kindergarten and Little Flower Preschool classes took and educational field trip to the South Lake Tahoe library on Oct. 28. The visit was a first for the preschool clas...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been said that what starts with bang often ends in a fizzle. The saying may ring true with regards to the Highway 50 Echo Summit project.Kicking off in May with t...

Measure R is fair to taxpayers because no taxes are raised in this economy. Existing funds are shared equitably between bike paths and youth ball fields. Ball field improvements can go to enhance b...

By Gail E. Powell
UPDATED 5PM: On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).  The duration of the test will last up to 30 seconds. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.   

My name is Randy Vogelgesang and I am asking for your vote for Seat 3 of the South Tahoe Public Utility District board. My wife Cathy and I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for more than 25 years. I ...

Do you live in the Bijou neighborhoods? Are you looking for a way to participate in your community? Please feel free to join South Lake Tahoe's Community Outreach at the Bijou Neighborhood Clean-Up Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Volunteers will meet at Bijou Community School in front of the Family Resource Center at 10 a.m. Collection bags and gloves will be dispersed. See attached fliers.