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California to stop buying electricity from Nevada coal-burning power plant
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: Legalized online gaming would be good for California
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 2:00amSTPUD changing how water is distributed in Alpine County
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 1:59amMan reportedly shot in South Lake Tahoe, authorities search for three suspects in SUV
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 10:42pmUPDATE 2:51PM: Go here for the latest news update by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
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A man was reportedly shot at around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night in South Lake Tahoe, according to local police department dispatch via scanner.
The man was reportedly hit by "bird shot" in the back of the head and was said to be conscious. It was unclear if bullets penetrated the man's head or if he was hit by shrapnel. The incident happened in the 2600 block of Sussex Avenue. The suspects were said to have fled in a silver-colored SUV. They were identified as 2 to 3 white males, according to officers at the scene.
Opinion: Generation Entitlement has more lessons to learn
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 7:30pmSouth Tahoe Rotarians looking for professionals to send to India
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:45pmProposal for El Dorado County coordination committee moves forward
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:12pmBig ad money flowing into Nevada for presidential campaign
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 10:45amCharles Barkley gets no respect leading up to ACC
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 8:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Charles Barkley is listed as a 500-to-1 chance to win the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course July 20-22 at the Harrah's sports book. Not only ...
Lawmaker will take her vagina comments to Capitol steps
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 8:10amSaunders: Feinstein takes on culture of leaks
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:00amIt was gutsy for Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein to come out against Washington's recent rash of dangerous intelligence leaks last week; she made criticism of the leaks bi...
Dedication ceremony to be held at Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:00amA dedication of Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach will be held Wednesday, June 20.The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m., followed by a summer concert and barbecue at 3 p.m. Speakers will include...
Buffet fundraiser to be held for search and rescue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:00amRiva Grill will host its seventh annual Pray for Sun and Deck Opening Party on Wednesday, June 20. The party will benefit El Dorado County Volunteer Search and Rescue.For $18, attendees will have a...
Essex Hair & Nail Studio opens
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:00amEssex Hair & Nail Studio has opened inside Push Fitness. The new owner, Julie Wallin, is creative and very experienced in all aspects of the industry, according to a statement from the business. Wa...
Customer service workshop to be held
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:00amA Blue Ribbon Awards Service Workshop, "The Customer Connection," will be held Wednesday in Stateline.The workshop will be held by Tahoe Training Partners founder Laura Moriarty, who will discuss t...
Career advice: Attitudes for success
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:00amThere's no doubt attitude plays a critical role when you are job-hunting. Famed football coach Lou Holtz said, "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude ...
TRPA: Angora creates personal and professional challenges
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:01amLandscaping becomes a challenge as Mother Nature changes
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:01amUniversity study delves into specifics of Angora Fire
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:01am
A first-of-its-kind study examining behavior and protocol surrounding a major wildland blaze features Lake Tahoe’s most significant — the Angora Fire of 2007, which consumed 254 homes, forced the evacuation of more than 3,000 residents and caused about $160 million in damage over nine days starting June 24.
Expected high winds prompt Red Flag warnings for Northern California and Nevada; Monday for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 3:08pm
Low pressure moving into the Pacific Northwest will increase winds across northeast California and Western Nevada north of Highway 50 Sunday afternoon, prompting Red Flag warnings for the region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Janitor sentenced to 50 years for killing Placerville principal
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 3:04pm$92.1 bil. budget deal ensures Calif. lawmakers get paid
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 9:50amTahoe Rim Trail a labor of love
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 5:00amSTATELINE, Nev. - Though I ascended more than 1,000 feet across five miles of the Tahoe Rim Trail from Spooner Summit to South Camp Peak, it was the view that was breathtaking.From a windy but c...
Tahoe Today: An out-of-body experience
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 5:00amA fascinating subject. Have you ever had an out of body experience? I have had several out-of-body experiences and, might I tell you, it's unbelievable. What brought this to my attention was the ne...
Calif. unemployment rate drops to 10.8 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 5:00amSACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's unemployment rate dipped slightly in May to 10.8 percent, down from 10.9 percent the previous month, in what state officials said was a sign of continued economic ...
Council to discuss eminent domain for loop road
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 5:00amWhether South Lake Tahoe should revive the power of eminent domain for a controversial loop road project around the casino corridor will be discussed by the City Council Tuesday.
Douglas County Search and Rescue seeks volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 5:00amDouglas County Search and Rescue is looking for volunteers interested in becoming part of its unit.DCSAR is operated within the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. It responds to calls for lost or inj...
Dugard updates memoir for summer release of paperback
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: Thatcher predicted single European currency wouldn’t work
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:00amDeparture of 3 top California educators leaves vacuum
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:00amCold Creek restoration in High Meadow turns back the clock
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 1:59amLake Tahoe Custom Cycles grand opening on Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 9:03pm
Lake Tahoe Custom Cycles will celebrate its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 16. Lake Tahoe Custom Cycles is located at 1150 Melba Drive, South Lake Tahoe. It services and repair motorcycles of all makes and models, specializing in Harley Davidsons. Saturday's festivities will include music, a barbecue and free giveaways.
After Saturday's grand opening the shop will be opened for regular hours Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm; Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm and Sundays by appointment.
I-80 delays expected Saturday as Caltrans works on bridge
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 9:19pm