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Chain controls throughout Lake Tahoe region after storm pounds the Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 8:01am
The winter storm the finally came to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra has dumped several feet of snow, with a few more inches on the way, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. With the heavy stuff now having passed through, the real fun has begun at Lake Tahoe ski areas, who are reporting three or more feet of fresh snow from the storm. Top to bottom, up to five feet of snow has fallen over the past few days at many ski resorts.
Mental health first aid course offered
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amThe El Dorado County Mental Health Division will host a free Mental Health First Aid course on March 28 and 29.The free course is an interactive program designed to help the public identify, unders...
South Tahoe High School to present 'The Royal Family'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amThe Tahoe Arts and Design Academy will present "The Royal Family" at South Tahoe High School from March 23 through April 1.The show, written by George Kaufman and Edna Ferber, is a three-act com...
Kudos & Kindness: Bread & Broth thankful for support
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amBread & Broth would like to thank Barton Public Relations for their continued support in our Adopt-A-Day of Nourishment Program. Volunteers from Barton spent Monday helping Bread & Broth volunteers...
TAHOE TODAY: How real are our dreams?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amA letter: Aloha Dayle: I really enjoy reading your column in the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Many years ago I attended your show at the Horizon Casino and was intrigued by your gift.I have always been cur...
Misogynistic radio
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amBack in February 2009, Rush Limbaugh bemoaned that he was suffering from a gender gap and wondered why only 37 percent of women viewed him favorably. When four ladies answered his request to call h...
CASA Corner: CASA is a great way to make a positive impact on a child's life
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amMy life as a CASA volunteer began abruptly. My wife, Sherri, and I were observing the dependency court proceedings as part of our CASA training. A friend of ours, already a CASA, was in court that ...
OBITUARY: PATRICK STEVEN THOMASELLI
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amPATRICK STEVEN THOMASELLI passed away peacefully on March 10, 2012 at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. Patrick was born on August 6, 1964 to John Sr. and Ruth Thomaselli in San Diego, ...
MEMORIAM: Michael David Cocores
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amIN MEMORIAMMay you be among all the constellations you loved and have discovered new notes to play. Always in our hearts,Your loving familyMichael David Cocores1966 - 2011Music gives the soul to...
OBITUARY: Robert Arthur Colvin, Jr.
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amRobert Arthur Colvin, Jr. of Topaz Lake passed away in Reno, NV on March 14, 2012 at the age of 61. Bob was born August 4, 1950 in Pontiac, MI, raised in Orchard Lake, MI and spent the last 35 y...
Avalanche danger expected to increase through weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amBackcountry skiers and snowboarders looking to take advantage of the fresh snow falling through the weekend should monitor avalanche conditions carefully.The Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a...
Lake Valley, SLTFD consider consolidation
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amSince the economy crashed, representatives from various South Shore agencies have, at one point or another, kicked around the possibility of consolidating to save diminishing public dollars.Lake Va...
South Lake Tahoe parent donates website to fight drug use
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amAfter a presentation by police about what drugs are available in South Lake Tahoe and how teens are using drugs, parent Hanna Bernard decided she had to do something."I have a 9-year-old," Bernard ...
Avalanche danger expected to increase through weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amBackcountry skiers and snowboarders looking to take advantage of the fresh snow falling through the weekend should monitor avalanche conditions carefully.The Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a...
Nevada’s oldest town strives to keep its roots as it changes
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 1:59amSouth Shore offers St. Patrick's Day activities
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:11pmJust about every South Shore restaurant and bar has something going on in celebration of St. Patrick's Day (and a fresh helping of snow) this weekend. Here is a sampling of establishments offeri...
TRPA to release draft of Regional Plan Update in late April
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 4:50pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will release the Regional Plan Update draft documents for public review in late April, TRPA officials announced Thursday.The RPU is a blueprint for the Tahoe Regi...
Navy installations to conduct major exercise
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 4:42pmNaval Air Station Fallon will conduct a weeklong security readiness exercise beginning Monday.According to base training officer Chris Pierce, the major days of the drill will be Thursday, Friday a...
Impacts of term limits to shake up status quo in Nevada Legislature
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 11:45amRoom for business
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amAung Oo wandered the colorful halls of his newest property, South Lake Tahoe's Fantasy Inn, Wednesday. He eyed the ceiling-mounted mirrors, the hanging television sets and the circular beds begi...
Conservancy pursues Alta Mira purchase
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amOne of the South Shore's most recognizable views could get more expansive following a decision by California Tahoe Conservancy this week.On Thursday, the agency's board authorized staff to pursu...
County offers loans for first-time homebuyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amThe El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is offering low-interest rate deferred payment loans to first-time eligible homebuyers in the unincorporated areras of El Dorado County.The Fir...
Heavy snowfall expected this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amThis week's storms have brought little more than a dismal drizzle to lake level, but colder temperatures — and bigger snow totals — are expected from a system moving through the Lake Tahoe region this weekend.
CHP to offer driver safety class
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amCalifornia Highway Patrol will offer a free driver safety class Monday at the South Tahoe High School Library.The class, Start Smart, is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage ...
Health department warns of ticks and tick-borne diseases
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amCalifornia Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ron Chapman is warning those who play outside to beware of ticks that may carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease and other illnesses."Although mo...
Kudos & Kindness: Overwhelmed by community support that made St. Baldrick's fundraiser a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amOn behalf of the families of Bailey Johnson and Caitlyn Drennan, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of South Lake Tahoe for the tremendous response to the first St. Baldri...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: St. Patty's Brunch - Spinach pasta with vegetables and yogurt pear parfairs
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amI bet you think this article is about your favorite corned beef and cabbage fare, a typical St. Patrick's Day feast. Don't you? I'm too vain, with respect to Carly Simon, to cook it up this year...
OBITUARY: Kurt Gasser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00am1948-2012 KURT GASSER was born to Jean and Ruth Gasser on December 9, 1948 in Switzerland. Kurt passed away on March 3, 2012 in Cusco, Peru.A longtime resident of South Lake Tahoe and world reno...
