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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 ...
Choral extravaganza at MontBleu
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:28amThe 17th annual MontBleu Holiday Extravaganza is Dec. 14 and Dec. 15, starting at 7pm each night. Students in grades 3-12 in the various Lake Tahoe Unified School District choirs are the stars of the ...
Care packages for troops beings put together
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:28am3 at the American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to help pack up the packages for the troops. Patty Smith, mother of Sgt. Timothy Smith who died in Iraq in 2008, is spearhead...
Thankfulness — the No. 1 ingredient in a feast for 300
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:28amIt's Sunday afternoon and the kitchen at Grace Hall in South Lake Tahoe is a bevy of activity in preparation for tonight's annual community Thanksgiving dinner. With 275 people served last yea...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:28amSquaw Valley Ski Holdings LLC is pledging $25000 to the Community House, a new community center and a service delivery program spearheaded by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. • The USGA announc...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:28amTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on November 21st, 2011 | no responses. Ruff is a true little mutt – Dachshund? Shih Tzu? Terrier? With those ears, Chihua...
Care packages for troops beings put together
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:00amCare packages will be assembled Dec. 3 at the American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to help pack up the packages for the troops. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../care-packages-...
Women's Domestic Violence Support Group
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 9:23pm
The recently re-named Live Violence Free organization (formerly South Lake Tahoe Women's Center) has weekly support groups on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30 pm - for those with domestic violence issues or concerns. Childcare is available.
Annual See's Candy Sales for SLT Cancer League
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:19pmThe South Lake Tahoe Cancer League's Annual sale of See's Candies begins this week and continues daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Profits from the fundraiser will help local residents undergoing treatment for cancer with transportation, home cleaning and grants.
For more information on the Cancer League, contact (530)544-1306.
Northeren Nevada Gingerbread House Competition - Ridge Resort
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 7:57pm
Let the Holidays Begin! The Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition at the Ridge Tahoe begins Saturday, December 3 with judging on Sunday, December 4.
Bring your own Assembly Kit, Decorations, and Imagination!
There are Two Children’s Class Categories - Class 1 ages 8-12, Class 2 ages 13-17 - Kids fees are $20 per contestant. Class 3 for adults 18 & up, fees are $50 per contestant, compete at the novice or professional chef level. Proceeds to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson Valley.
Bread & Broth - Second Serving at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 7:28pmCome to Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church for FREE weekly Bread & Broth - Second Serving from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Special Holiday Meals featured for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
Bread & Broth is an all-volunteer program to feed the hungry in the South Lake Tahoe community. A hot, well-balanced meal is provided once a week at no charge to anyone who comes through the doors. Bread & Broth includes volunteers of all faiths and nationalities, and meals are served without regard to religion, race, age, or financial situation.
Bread & Broth Monday Meal Service
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 7:18pmCome to St. Theresa's Church for FREE weekly Bread & Broth Meal and Service from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Bread & Broth is an all-volunteer program to feed the hungry in the South Lake Tahoe community. A hot, well-balanced meal is provided once a week at no charge to anyone who comes through the doors. Bread & Broth includes volunteers of all faiths and nationalities, and meals are served without regard to religion, race, age, or financial situation.
WSJ: As Bears Multiply, Human Clashes Rise
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 7:03pm
Forty years after being hunted to near-extinction in many parts of the U.S., black bears have become so plentiful that they are causing trouble for their human neighbors—ripping open camping tents in Colorado, attacking dogs in New Jersey, even breaking into a home in Florida to nab a birthday cake from the kitchen counter. Bear populations have surged so much that several states, including Nevada, Oklahoma and New Jersey, have started or expanded bear hunting seasons.
City to recycle old truck
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:51pmBy Li Terrell
At the Nov. 1 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, there was a decision passed to use grant money from the state of California to purchase a new hybrid vehicle for use in the citywide recycling program.
The new Chevy Silverado hybrid is valued at $39,000, gets 20 miles to the gallon and will reduce emissions compared to the old truck currently in use. However, a lively discussion of whether the purchase would give the wrong impression regarding the city’s fiscal responsibility ensued.
Community Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:23pmJoin Santa, and his elves for this Annual Community Holiday Celebration Friday, December 2 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Sponsored by the Lake Tahoe visitors Authority.
Annual Holiday in History - LT Historical Museum
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:00pm
Join us at the Lake Tahoe Historical Museum on Friday, December 2, 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Share hot apple cider, homemade cookies and a Victorian style Christmas tree in the museum. Tour our 1930s log cabin decorated for the season. Find good buys in our bookstore and on our white elephant table.
3 fire captains in South Tahoe to be promoted
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:13pmThree captains in the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department are being promoted to shift commander a new position since the rank of battalion chief was done away ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../3-fire-captains...
Ski report: The 2011-12 ski season is here
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmBe sure to check out Lake Tahoe News every morning for Fong's comprehensive information about conditions and events at the resorts in and around Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-the-20...
Rahlves not done contributing to the world of skiing
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmHe will be inducted into the inaugural class of the Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition International Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, for his accomplishments as ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../rahlves-not-d...
TRPA trying to be less like Big Brother
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmThe Regional Plan Update Committee of the TRPA Governing Board took a step forward this week in moving toward a different permitting system at Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../trpa-trying-to-be-less...
Women's center launching Adopt-a-Family program
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmFor the 11th year in a row, the South Lake Tahoe Women's Center is organizing an opportunity for community members and businesses to come together and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../womens-center-la...
State fiscal nightmare on the horizon; midyear
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmTahoe needs small Business says: November 16, 2011 at 1:18 pm. In the battle between the private sector free enterprise and the public sector unions is at the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../state-fiscal...
Crime free housing program marking successes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmShe became the second multifamily housing property in South Lake Tahoe to be fully certified in the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. The program was ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../crime-free-housing-pr...
Santa on his way to Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmTahoe City Parks and Recreation Department's inaugural Breakfast with Santa at Rideout Community Center is Dec. 3 from 8:30-10:30am. This family event is ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../santa-on...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmgolf • The 2011 American Century Championship golf tournament will be rebroadcast on the Golf Channel Nov. 25-27 at 4:30pm and Dec. 22-24 at 5pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmSarah Hussong-Johnson has been appointed director of engineering for South Lake Tahoe. • Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Northstar offer ski lessons ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-l...
South Lake Tahoe to light holiday tree, menorah
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmLake Tahoe Visitors Authority winter tree is Dec. 2 from 5-7pm at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center (3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.). Instead of standing outside the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-lake-ta...
TRPA Planner Earns Chamber’s Blue Ribbon Award
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 2:47pmBy Kristi Boosman
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency employee Gary Weigel was honored as the recipient of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Blue Ribbon Award in the Public Agency Service category for his exemplary customer service as a Senior Planner at TRPA.
“I was shocked and pleasantly surprised when I found out I had been selected for a Blue Ribbon Award by the community,” Weigel said, “but also very excited. It’s a tremendous honor.”
TRPA’s Executive Director, Joanne Marchetta, agreed.
Occupy in Black and White
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 2:32pm
The Occupy Wall Street movement reaches South Lake Tahoe as several supporters stage a general assembly on Friday to raise awareness. The Facebook page can be found here. Photos submitted by South Lake Tahoe photographer Sugarwolf.
Heavenly opens for 2011-12 ski and snowboard season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning, signaling the official kick-off to another Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard season.Ecstatic ...
Heavenly opens for 2011-12 ski and snowboard season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning, signaling the official kick-off to another Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard season.Ecstatic ...
Heavenly Mountain lives up to its name on opening day
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:13amCasey Bedell and Megan Hickel of South Lake Tahoe were two of the many with smiles on their faces as they made their way to the front of the gondola line ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../heavenly-lives-up...
Train to be a weather spotter
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 11:10pmThe National Weather Service is hosting a Weather Spotter training course at the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District on Nov. 30 from 6-7:30pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/train-to-be-a-weat...
South Shore nonprofits can benefit from celebrity golf tourney
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 11:10pmThe American Century Championship has $100000 to give out to South Shore nonprofit organizations. The deadline to apply is Nov. 30. Applications are online. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-shore-no...
Sugar Pine Point park receives donation from
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 11:10pmThe mansion is located within Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. ehrman mansion “The leadership and vision of the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sugar-pine-point-...
Lake Tahoe News resumes daily ski report
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 11:10pmIt's back — Lake Tahoe News' morning ski report brought to you by Curtis Fong — the Guy from Tahoe. New this year is the report having its own category on the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake...
Police pepper spray and arrest passive students protesting at UC Davis
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 7:54pmTitle says all. During peacefully Occupy Movement, police came in to tear down tents and proceeded to arrest students who stood in their way. Once students peacefully demanded the release of the arrested, a police officer unnecessarily pepper sprays the students to open a path for the rest of the officers. Read full story here.
Voters may be asked to weigh in on Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 4:19pmA year ago I moved from South Lake Tahoe, California to Incline Village, Nevada in the hopes that the area would lead to more opportunity. NOPE very poor education system has led to very poor economic...
Sexual harassment training for managers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 4:19pmThe California Fair Employment and Housing Act requires all employers with 50 or more employees to provide training for supervisors and managers on preventing sexual harassment. The training must: * B...
Coordinated trail system at Camp Rich in the works
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 4:19pmThe physical boundaries are Lake Tahoe to the east, Glen Alpine to the west, Mount Tallac to the north, and Angora Ridge to the south. The proposal that is out for public review contains 12.9 miles of...
