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Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 11:25amLake Tahoe water level hits likely annual high
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 10:04amRENO, Nev. - The water level of Lake Tahoe hit what could be its high mark for the year after a dry winter and scant spring runoff.A spattering of rain and snow early in the week nudged it a bit, a...
Surviving Minden Air tanker inspected after crash landing
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 9:21amMINDEN, Nev. - The landing gear of Minden Air's surviving Lockheed Neptune P2V air tanker were ordered inspected on Monday after a crash landing at Minden-Tahoe Airport on Sunday.U.S. Forest Servic...
Tobacco industry’s ad blitz helps sink ballot measure
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 7:10amRevisiting South Lake Tahoe's attempt at a bicycling world record
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 5:24amUnofficially, (need to confirm paperwork/video verifying our count) we surpassed the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest single line of bicycles; 1,188 bikers pedaled, May 17, from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority visitor center near El Dorado Beach to the Stateline casinos. Go here for more information about the Slow Rollers Bicycle Club Lake Tahoe.
Barton Community Clinic breaks ground for expansion
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 4:51am
On Monday, June 4, Barton Community Clinic had their official ground breaking for the 7,400 square-foot renovation and expansion planned to be completed in summer 2013.
Adventure Sports Week Lake Tahoe to Feature Paddle Board Events
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 4:23amThe 2nd Annual Adventure Sports Week Tahoe, scheduled for Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24, will host two stand up paddle boarding events in addition to its other outdoor sporting competitions, clinics taught by professionals, live musical concerts and family-friendly activities.
Sen. Ted Gaines to hold forum highlighting five years after Angora
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 4:16amJoin California State Sen. Ted Gaines on Monday, June 25, 6 to 8 p.m. for an update on the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations following the Angora Fire. Learn what has been done and what still needs work to ensure future fire safety. Ask questions and let your voice be heard on efforts to protect the region from destructive wildfires.
The meeting will be at the South Tahoe High School theater. To RSVP or for more information, call (916) 783-8232.
Borg’s book translated into French; next installment to be released
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 2:01amOpinion: Thanking those who give back to Bread & Broth
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 2:00amFederal grand jury indicts former Nevada power broker Whittemore
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 11:21pmSouth Tahoe pot club moving half block to Hwy. 50 location
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:06pmAuthor moves into national marketing effort of self-published book
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 8:33pmCheck this Out: Multiple Venus Transit dimensions presented by NASA
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 4:22pmOn June 5 2012, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, also known as SDO, collected images of the rarest predictable solar event — the transit of Venus across the face of the sun. This event happens in pairs eight years apart that are separated from each other by 105 or 121 years. The last transit was in 2004 and the next will not happen until 2117.
Nevada Business Margin Tax Initiative Petition Filed, Legal Challenge Expected
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 3:59pmCARSON CITY – A business margin tax initiative petition filed with the Secretary of State’s office won’t see signature gathering efforts start right away because a legal challenge to the proposal is expected, a teachers union official said today.
Lake Tahoe pilot bus service to run from Incline Village to Sand Harbor
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 3:43pmA new bus service at Lake Tahoe that will run from Incline Village to Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area will begin this month.
A collaboration of the Tahoe Transportation District, the Nevada Division of State Parks, Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Highway Patrol and Washoe County School District will inaugurate the East Shore Express, a pilot Park and Ride bus service beginning June 15 through Sept. 3, 2012.
City appoints finance director
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 3:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe announced the appointment of Michael Nakama as the city's new director of finance Wednesday."Michael's strong and diverse private sector financial manage...
City of South Lake Tahoe names Michael Nakama as Director of Finance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 3:28pmMichael Nakama has been named the City of South Lake Tahoe's new director of finance, officials announced Wednesday. He replaces Christine Vuletich, who resigned in February to take a position as assistant county manager and chief financial officer in Douglas County.
Gaines to host Angora fire forum
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 2:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - California State Senator Ted Gaines will host a forum to discuss the ramifications of the Angora fire five years later.The forum will be held from 6-8 p.m. June 25 at Sou...
County veterans affairs office to reopen
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 2:36pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Department of Veteran Affairs has relocated to the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. and will reopen Tuesday, according to a st...
Elder Options expands services to include handyman work
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 3:20pmFirst search & rescue merit badge to be unveiled today
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 11:17amThe Boy Scouts of America are unveiling the first merit badge for Search & Rescue at the 2012 National Search and Rescue Conference at Havey's Resort and Casino 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.Every yea...
22.4% decline in skier visits at Vail Resorts’ Tahoe properties
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 11:50amRomo picked to win ACC by Harrah's
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:01amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tony Romo is all alone this year at the top of Harrah's Tahoe Sportsbook, picked to finish first at the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe in July. Last y...
Calif. voters split on tax targeted by Big Tobacco
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 9:48amLOS ANGELES (AP) - A California initiative to raise the tax on tobacco products was losing early Wednesday but the vote was still too close to call because hundreds of thousands of ballots potentia...
Calif. voters OK term limits change, incumbents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 9:46amLOS ANGELES (AP) - In a statewide primary that tested incumbent strength after election reforms, voters largely stuck with established names Tuesday, setting up several contests in which members of...
COLUMN: Tiger is back ... at least for now
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 9:23amTiger Woods needed only two words to explain where the Memorial fits in on his road back from wherever he was to wherever he is going."I won," he said.When trying to chart his progress, golf become...
Several South Shore ball players named to all-state teams
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 9:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Softball and baseball coaches from all over Nevada voted five South Shore players to the 2A and 3A all-state teams. While no player was a first team selection, Whittell h...
SUP races under way
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 9:20amWednesday nights at El Dorado Beach is standup paddle race night, hosted by South Tahoe Standup Paddle. The races will be held every Wednesday night for the summer, with registration starting at 5:...
Raley’s employees OK strike, but don’t set date to walk
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:16amMeasure B headed for approval
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 8:38amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Measure B, which changes South Lake Tahoe's business license tax structure, appears headed for approval by voters.The measure has received 55.23% approval - 924 to 749 - ...
Pot arrest in Eldorado Forest may be wiped clean from suspect’s record
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 8:36amOBITUARY: Richard Lee Alexander
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 5:00amOn May 31st, 2012, longtime local, Richard Lee Alexander found peace at the age of 65. Richard was a fighter, he battled Crohn's disease, infections, and even cancer. Richard's reason for persev...
Icy Truckee highway leads to serious injuries for driver
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 4:10amPersonalities, not policy dominate S. Tahoe council meeting
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 2:01amK’s Kitchen: Asian inspired marinade for barbecued veggies
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 2:01amEl Dorado, Placer voters pass tax measures; not all supervisorial incumbents win
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 1:18am