Latest Stories
WSJ: As Bears Multiply, Human Clashes Rise
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:03pm
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 - 7:51pmBy 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 - 7:23pmJoin 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 - 7:00pm
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 - 6:13pmThree 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 - 6:03pmBe 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 - 6:03pmHe 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 - 6:03pmThe 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 - 6:03pmFor 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 - 6:03pmTahoe 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 - 6:03pmShe 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 - 6:03pmTahoe 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 - 6:03pmgolf • 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 - 6:03pmSarah 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 - 6:03pmLake 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 - 3:47pmBy 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 - 3:32pm
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 - 9:29amSOUTH 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 - 9:29amSOUTH 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 - 9:13amCasey 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 Sun, 11/20/2011 - 12:10amThe 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 Sun, 11/20/2011 - 12:10amThe 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 Sun, 11/20/2011 - 12:10amThe 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 Sun, 11/20/2011 - 12:10amIt'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 - 8:54pmTitle 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 - 5:19pmA 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 - 5:19pmThe 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 - 5:19pmThe 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...
South Shore nonprofits can benefit from
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 5:19pm5 and checks will be presented at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board meeting Dec. 8 at 3pm. A committee of tournament representatives will review each submission. For funding consideration, organ...
Sexual harassment training for managers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 2:33pmThe California Fair Employment and Housing Act requires all employers with 50 or more employees to provide training for supervisors and managers on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sexual-harassment-train...
Coordinated trail system at Camp Rich in the works
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 2:33pmThe 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 ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../coordinated...
Reno fire far from contained; homes remain threatened
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 2:33pmPublisher's note: South Lake Tahoe firefighters have been sent to Reno. By Reno Gazette-Journal. 9:30pm: Containment for the Caughlin Fire was at zero ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../fire-rages-...
Opening Day at Heavenly (Slideshow)
Submitted by tmg on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 1:41pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort's Ignite festivities began with thousands hitting the slopes today. Go here for a list of activities through the rest of the weekend. Photos by Phil Monahan, Tahoe Media Group.
Tree of Remembrance ceremony in South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 2:26amThe annual Tree of Remembrance Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and Foundation is Dec 7 from 530630pm at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tree-of-remembrance-...
CHP collecting turkeys to help South Shore residents
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:44pmThe donated turkeys will then be given to the South Lake Tahoe Women's Center and the Sierra Community Church Hot Meal Program. “There's a definite need ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../chp-collec...
Opinion: Questioning logic of controlled burn
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:44pmPublisher's note: This letter was sent to the U.S. Forest Service office and then to Lake Tahoe News on Nov. 18. I'm not sure who to direct this comment to, and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../op...
Winds wreak havoc, destroy one South Lake Tahoe house
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:44pmThat's because this house on Anita Avenue in South Lake Tahoe has been condemned. Greg Falkner got a call from a neighbor at 6am Friday saying a tree had ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../winds-wreak-h...
Tahoe residents protest in mini occupy movement
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:44pmLake Tahoe residents may not protest by the hundreds or thousands like larger areas, but they were part of Friday's nationwide solidarity movement that is part of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../taho...
Tahoe Grizzlies open season with a roar
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:44pmThe Tahoe Grizzlies Bantams (ages 13 and 14) hosted the undefeated Santa Rosa Flyers last weekend in a back-to-back weekend series. The Grizzlies hadn't ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-grizzlie...
Thanksgiving Tips from a Pro: Side dish sensations 'rooted' in tradition
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:47pmMix tradition with new techniques to add a fresh twist to Thanksgiving favorites. Each family is different, but we all share a root in certain traditions. This celery root, potato and apple puree a...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Fruit-nut scones with sweet surprise(s)
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:46pmEver notice that when you make plans or have an expectation that sometimes things just don't turn out the way you saw it in your vision? Well, that happened to me on Wednesday. After the dog walk a...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to Cal-Fire and Nevada Fire Safe Council
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:43pmMany thanks to Martin Goldberg and Terry at Cal-Fire and Ann Grant at The Nevada Fire Safe Council, for their professional help and guidance. With their help and guidance, my wife and I have been a...
Snow removal company offers help to military families
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the second year in a row, Alpine Smith, Inc., of South Lake Tahoe joins ranks with the SnowCare for Troops Program, a community based program to provide free snow rem...
Grants available from the El Dorado Community Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Community Foundation has about $72,000 in available grant funding for 2012 and applications are now being accepted.The El Dorado Community Foundation target...
Local food service provides annual free community Thanksgiving dinner
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth will be holding its 23nd Annual Thanksgiving feast on Monday, Nov. 21, for anyone in need. The church is located at 1041 Lyons Ave in South Lake Tahoe and w...
Tahoe Transportation District blog: The bad news about letting your car run idle
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:20pm
We’re confronted with it every day at every stop light. When the light goes red, we stop and our vehicles sit idle letting out exhaust and that’s just at the traffic signal. We also allow our vehicles to idle if we’re warming up our engines, running multiple errands with stops in which we don’t turn the engine off, and at fast food drive through windows. Vehicle idling is a problem because it wastes energy, is bad for the environment, and with recent studies, bad for our brain cells.
TRPA committee endorses new local government permit process
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:01pmBy the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
A committee of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board took a major step forward this week in moving toward a different permitting system at Lake Tahoe where many parcel-by-parcel regulations would shift to local county or city governments.
California unemployment rate falls, South Lake Tahoe remains steady
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 5:51pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's unemployment rate fell slightly to 11.7 percent in October from 11.9 percent in September as the state added nearly 26,000 jobs in areas including professiona...
Scanio taken into custody following Thursday hearing
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 5:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man who was convicted of possessing child pornography in 2007 has been taken into custody prior to being sentenced on violations of his supervised rele...
1 death, 16 injuries, 2000 acres charred in Reno fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 5:09pmPublisher's note: South Lake Tahoe firefighters have been sent to Reno. By Reno Gazette-Journal. 2:30pm update: NV Energy spokeswoman Faye Anderson said 4100 electricity customers and 140 natural ...
