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Movie Review: Hit film 'The Hunger Games' lives up to hype
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 11:55amThe blockbuster film "The Hunger Games," now at the Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, is an entertaining sci-fi film that has broken box-office records nationwide. Its chief virtue is the star, Jennifer Lawrence, as Katniss Everdeen, who lives with her widowed mother and younger sister Primrose Everdeen (Willow Shields). They are in district 12 of the world government which has replaced all others worldwide following a disastrous world war.
Drug giant settles its CalPERS probe that involves Stateline man
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 11:37amDigital evolution not touching all corners of California
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 2:00amConsolidated Reno-area fire departments going their separate ways
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: How California got D minus in government transparency
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 2:00am'Something Blue' for brides-to-be
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 2:00pmTahoe's newcomer designer Sarah Gore added a ribbon to the waist of a wedding dress Thursday, one of many details she was finalizing on outfits and dresses for her label, Sarah Renee, in prepara...
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge project Open House set for Thursday
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 1:13pmEdgewood Companies is inviting community members to learn more about the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge Project at an Open House event on March 29 from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Edgewood Tahoe Clubhouse.
“We welcome community members to get involved by coming to our open house,” stated Patrick Rhamey, Vice President of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “Our team will be on hand to answer questions about the approval process plus share information about our vision, innovative design, amenities and golf course improvements.”
The South Shore kicks off spring with 15 days of shows, competitions and concerts
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 12:25pmWith the California sun shining down on one of North America’s deepest snowpacks, Heavenly Mountain Resort is gearing up for its 16th annual Spring Loaded festival. The two-week event is a non-stop party, full of concerts, competitions and some of the best spring ski and snowboard conditions at Lake Tahoe.
Shriners looking for Tahoe kids who may need medical services
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 12:45pmOpinion: Firefighters appreciative of community’s support
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 11:00amCalifornia releases bear hunt information
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amWith Nevada yet to decide on boundaries for the state's second bear hunt Saturday, California has already launched quotas and boundaries for their hunt.This year's quota in California is 1,700 bear...
Kudos & Kindness: Liberty Energy quick to respond
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amI noticed Liberty Energy truck outside, so I went from my residence and I asked the man in the trunk about a tree that was super crooked. The man said I should call Liberty Energy, so that's what I...
OBITUARY: LOIS ( Kochevar ) KEILBACH
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amLois (Kochevar) Keilbach died on March 20, 2012 in SLT at the age of 65. Lois was diagnosed previously with breast cancer and died of related complications.Lois was born on October 8, 1946 to Ed...
State unemployment rate unchanged at 10.9 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amSACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's unemployment rate remained unchanged in February at 10.9 percent as steady job growth continued, but the state still has a long way to go to fully recover from the...
California releases bear hunt information
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amWith Nevada yet to decide on boundaries for the state's second bear hunt Saturday, California has already launched quotas and boundaries for their hunt.This year's quota in California is 1,700 bear...
Influential conservationist gets spotlight in Green Fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amAldo Leopold may not have any physical connection to Lake Tahoe, but the early conservationist's theories are at work all over the area.Leopold wrote of man's connection to nature and inspired gene...
Reno poet to kick off National Poetry Month at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amBona Fide Books will host an art reception, poetry slam and reading for Reno-based poet and artist Benjamin Arnold on April 7 to kick off National Poetry Month.The event will also feature an "im...
Business Expo to be held at Harrah's Convention Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 5:00amThe 2012 Business Expo will be held Friday at Harrah's Convention Center.More than 90 TahoeChamber member businesses will showcase products and services. This year's theme, "Get Connected," will re...
Opinion: Tips to make last run of the day not be a trip to the ER
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 2:00amCalifornia lawmakers looking at rewriting food policies
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 2:00amSand Harbor parking, kayak access concern beach-goers
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 1:59amOpinion: Caltrans listens to residents regarding speed limits
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 9:47pmCalif. Indian casinos taking financial toll on Reno resorts
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 7:15pmLIFT UP: Snow to stoke good spring skiing
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 5:44pmIf a couple of weeks ago you looked up in the mountains and wondered, "What about spring?," rest assured. The latest snow dump will at least get us into April."I think the snow we just got gave us ...
LIFT UP: Snow to stoke good spring skiing
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 5:44pmIf a couple of weeks ago you looked up in the mountains and wondered, "What about spring?," rest assured. The latest snow dump will at least get us into April."I think the snow we just got gave us ...
Aces honor division title
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 5:41pmOpening Night at Aces Ballpark, April 5, will be highlighted by a special pregame ceremony honoring the 2011 Reno Aces, who won their first division championship in franchise history, the organizat...
PROUD TO SAY: Fantasy baseball is more than a game
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 5:36pmLast year I joined a fantasy baseball league. In the past I had taken part in fantasy football, but this was my first go with roto-baseball, which I always thought was too intense. I was kind of ri...
AS THE BULL WHEEL TURNS: Winter has sprung ... or is it spring?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 5:05pmWith the arrival of spring, Lake Tahoe resorts are lining up their spring events and promotions for a final push toward the end of the winter season. I can't believe that it has gone so quickly, al...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Worst management practices?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 5:03pmOf incidental opinions and ordinary dbservations: To say that our system is broken would imply that it once worked. Take the Best Management Practices imposed on us by our regional planning agency ...
TAHOE TODAY: See you in my dreams
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 5:00pmA question from a reader: Aloha Dayle, I need an answer to my dream. On March 25, my husband's brother in-law passed away from cancer. I was with him at Barton for two weeks until he had to be tran...
49ers tackle fundraising at Squaw Valley USA
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 4:49pmThe magnificent peaks looming over Squaw Valley shone pearly white in the early morning sun Friday, but red and gold were the colors of the day on the valley floor.Coaches, staff, players and fa...
49ers tackle fundraising at Squaw Valley USA
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 4:49pmThe magnificent peaks looming over Squaw Valley shone pearly white in the early morning sun Friday, but red and gold were the colors of the day on the valley floor.Coaches, staff, players and fa...
49ers tackle fundraising at Squaw Valley USA
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 4:49pmThe magnificent peaks looming over Squaw Valley shone pearly white in the early morning sun Friday, but red and gold were the colors of the day on the valley floor.Coaches, staff, players and fa...
Bowman to give clinic to young snowboarders at Sierra
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 5:35pmSnow showers ahead for Lake Tahoe through the weekend
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 3:44pm
Strong winds aloft ahead of the trough will lead to gusty winds on Saturday with gusts up to 45 mph in valleys and 80 to 90 mph across Sierra ridges. Snow showers for Lake Tahoe are expected to follow, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
There's a 20 percent chance of snow showers on Saturday with mostly cloudy conditions. The high temperature is expected to be near 46. Less than an inch of snow is possible.
