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Nevada gambling tax income lags behind competitors, but raising rate remains a murky prospect
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:54pmLAS VEGAS - For decades, Nevada held a near monopoly on legalized gambling, other states put off by the social stigma and moral qualms surrounding the industry. But in their search for more revenue...
Don't forget the boss on Monday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:33pm
Monday is National Boss's Day and since it is Friday you may have not seen the memo about this.
Yes there is a day for the Michael Scott's and Bill Lumbergh's of the world, though the "The Office" and "Office Space" characters are more than likely the parodied exception to today's slash and burn corporate culture rule. This holiday usually falls on Oct. 16 but is celebrated to the closest working day because of the weekend.
US attorney eyes going after media running pot ads
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:15pmSAN DIEGO (AP) - The chief federal prosecutor in San Diego is contemplating expanding a federal crackdown on the medical marijuana industry by going after newspapers, radio stations and other outle...
Trick or Treat at Street Event with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:00pmTrick or Treat with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) at KRLT, 93.9, “The Lake” annual “Treat Street,” October 31. Every Halloween KRLT takes over a local motel, fills rooms with local businesses and non-profits, to hand out candy to the kids in a safe controlled environment. Thousands of children attend decked out as superheroes, princesses, magicians, monsters at Pine Cone Acre Motel at 735 Emerald Bay Road for 5 - 8 p.m.
Jerry Brown mostly elusive on Cal pension fix
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:53amBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown knows California is ailing, but he's not sharing many details on how he plans to fix it.The Golden State is home to the nation's second-highest unemplo...
Opinion: Time to take action against golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:19amWe are still fighting the battle to stop the Lake Tahoe Golf Course from taking over the Washoe Meadows State Park. A postcard was created by the Washoe Meadows Community that many are filling out and...
Washoe Meadows golf course drives wedge
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:19amA river runs through it – and that's one of the problems as well as one of the things that make this area on the outskirts of South Lake Tahoe so beautiful. Washoe Meadows State Park and Lake Vall...
New pier sets up plans for Tahoe Beach Club development
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:45am
A new pier installation at Tahoe Beach Club www.beachclubtahoe.com will underscore the lakefront lifestyle at the first fully-owned residential lakefront development on Lake Tahoe in 25 years, and mark initial phase construction at the eagerly awaited project.
Boy, 8, uses Heimlich to save Grandma
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:37amCARSON CITY, Nev. - A Carson City grandmother is crediting her 8-year-old grandson with saving her life after the little third-grader performed the Heimlich Manuever on her.Phyllis Maita, 60, said ...
GOP candidates threaten to skip Nevada caucus
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:16amCONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Several Republican presidential hopefuls are trying to push Nevada into pulling back on its mid-January caucus date, siding with New Hampshire in its showdown with other states...
What's Cookin at Callie's Cabin: Cinnamon rolls on the hill
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:52amWelcome to my world of must-have cinnamon rolls and buns. Simply put, these round gems are a sweet pastry complete with dough, butter, cinnamon, sugar, and raisins. It's a treat for both adults and...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Road work should be done at night
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:46amIt took me an hour to go from Sierra Boulevard to Stateline to pick up my wife from work and back again. This is usually a 15-minute round trip, which now takes an hour, sometimes more. Pioneer Tra...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bus route changes carefully considered
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:43amIn response to the Letter to the Editor published Oct. 10 from Mr. Andrew Baker of Carson City regarding changes to the BlueGO 20X and 21X routes, I would like to thank Mr. Baker and all of the sur...
GUEST COLUMN: If a Republican were president ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:42amIf a Republican were president, there would be millions of properly coiffed middle-class Democrats and independents at those Occupy Wall Street marches, and no questions asked as to what they reall...
State prison plan could increase crime, prosecutor says
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:38amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A California plan to reduce its prison population by shifting the responsibility for certain inmates to counties is a "huge step backward for victims" and represents a "g...
Officials warned bear hunters to avoid Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:12amOfficials from the Nevada Department of Wildlife warned bear hunters to steer clear of Lake Tahoe because of the controversial nature of Nevada's first bear hunt."Hunters have stayed away from t...
Officials warned bear hunters to avoid Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:12amOfficials from the Nevada Department of Wildlife warned bear hunters to steer clear of Lake Tahoe because of the controversial nature of Nevada's first bear hunt."Hunters have stayed away from t...
Whittell Wins
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 6:00amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - With it fourth-and-10, Austin Buyak held the ball as long as he could before punting it from the 50 yard line. The Warriors had the lead 32-26, but North Tahoe's offense had ...
Wreath sale benefits Austin's House
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:52amNow is the time to order the finest fresh cut evergreen wreaths and decorations for the holidays. A portion of each purchase will benefit Austin's House. Choose ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../wreath...
Artistic talent comes in many shades
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:52amWe all know Tahoe can compete with any locale when it comes to natural beauty, so let's pay attention, be proactive for the arts and their proponents, and make ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../artisti...
2 Tahoe resorts offer wellness weekends for guests to reconnect ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:52amBut don't worry, you can get a massage and Gerlach's help at the 4th annual Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend, Oct. 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-tahoe-resorts...
Stateline casinos post gains; state goes in other
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:52amFor the second consecutive month, Stateline casinos posted an increase in revenue compared to the same month a year ago. The five South Shore casinos won ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../stateline-casinos...
S. Tahoe campground becomes ghoulish at night
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:52amTerror in Tahoe returns — this year at the Campground by the Lake — the dead center of ... Terror in Tahoe is hosted by South Lake Tahoe Community Services ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-campgro...
City of South Lake Tahoe - State of the City Address
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:54pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe will have a regular meeting at 9 AM which will include the State of the City address by Mayor Hal Cole.
The city is currently embattled with budget problems, leading to a showdown between employees bargaining units and city negotiators.
The regular meeting will be followed by a Special Budget Meeting to discuss remedies for a $5.2 million budget shortfall.
Public-private deal stops tons of silt from clouding Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:45pmInstallation of a stormwater treatment system at the Sierra Colina Village development site this week marks the completion of the first private-public partnership project many say is the kind of work ...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:45pmTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on October 13th, 2011 | no responses. Misty is a talkative 9-year-old Singapura who likes other well-mannered cats. cat S...
City of South Lake Tahoe Special Budget Meeting
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:44pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council will hold a Special Budget Meeting to pass the Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. This is a follow up to the Special Budget Meeting of September 15, in which the budget was presented but vote by council was postponed until October. The city is functioning on an interim budget until October 31, 2011.
The city is facing a budget shortfall and seeking to lay off workers as a remedy.
Pedestrian airlifted following crash
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - About noon Monday, a CALSTAR emergency medical helicopter crew flew a 49-year-old man to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno after he was struck crossing Lake Tahoe Bo...
City receives financial reporting award
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of South Lake Tahoe the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Fina...
Caltrans considering speed increase on Hwy 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic along U.S. Highway 50 hasn't exactly been moving at light speed in recent weeks, but motorists could be moving along a little faster once construction is compl...
Fairest Picture: Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 3:03pm
"Fairest Picture: Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe" by David C. Antonucci describes the famed American literary master's experiences and travels to our shores. Fairest Picture is the first and only book to describe Lake Tahoe as it was in Mark Twain’s time and reveal in detail the locations where he traveled, camped and stayed at 19th century hotels.
Leave No Trace e-Tour at the SLT Branch Library
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:43pm
The South Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library will host the Leave No Trace e-Tour informational workshop on Saturday, October 15 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM.
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics will present an Awareness Workshop in which participants will learn how to enjoy outdoor pursuits while ensuring a sustainable future. Presenters are Mark Ardagna and Tara McCarthy.
Let's Read Together - El Dorado County Library Storytime
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:22pm
The Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library hosts a monthly event called Let’s Read Together Story-time. This is a family-based story-time with early reading tips.
Each family will go home with a new copy of the featured book. This month’s Let’s Read Together will be held in Spanish! For more information, call (530)573-3185.
Writers Workshop: "The Hook, the Twist, and the Cliffhanger"
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:12pm
Bona Fide Books, Lake Tahoe's own independent publisher, is hosting Author Todd Borg for a weekend workshop, "The Hook, the Twist, and the Cliffhanger" - What Works and What Doesn't in Entertainment Fiction
Workshop hours are Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 AM to 5 PM with an hour break for lunch.
Cost is $250. In order to ensure the best-quality workshop experience, space is limited.
21st Annual Women's Wellness Week at Tahoe's Granlibakken
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:01pmAs part of Granlibakken’s commitment to health & wellness, the annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend – a long standing community event previously coordinated by the Tahoe Forest Hospital - will now be hosted by Granlibakken, Nov. 12-13, 2011. The event fuses Eastern tradition with Western practices to offer a balanced weekend interactive clinics on skin screenings, body/muscle testing; inspirational and informative seminars on health, nutrition, aging; recreational activities along with food and wine.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of a Tahoe boating honeymoon
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 1:56pmLAKE TAHOE - Two brave and adventurous souls by the names of Clarence (C.W.) and Ethel Vernon spent Oct. 9-29, 1911 rowing around Lake Tahoe on their honeymoon.They met two years prior at the Tahoe...
Senior Center hosts "Important changes in Medicare" EVENT
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 1:53pm
The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center will host speaker, Marlene Black, who will present “Important Changes in Medicare.”
Potluck starts at 5:30pm, program starts at 6:30pm.
Bring your own plate and utensils, spaghetti & meatballs will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert and call Francine at (530)541-8380 before you decide what to bring. There will be prizes too!
Call Arline at (530)545-1277 or the SLT Senior Center at (530)542-6094 for more information
California attorney general considers changing focus
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 1:33pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The California attorney general's office has been considering a major restructuring to make white collar and cybercrimes its priority after state budget cuts targeted unit...
IHOP will reopen in same place
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 1:10pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - A spokeswoman for the IHOP restaurant in Carson City where a massacre took place last month announced Wednesday that the restaurant would reopen in the same location. "The Carso...
OBITUARY: Sharel Ann Wilson, Oct. 17, 1954 - Sept. 19, 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:59pmSharel Wilson was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Her family and friends were her life and her life was full. The daughter of a professional musician, Sharel and her ...
OBITUARY: Jodi Fisher Potts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:58pmJodi Fisher Potts, born August 27, 1965, made her transition on October 2nd at the age of 46. She was surrounded by loving family who adored her, as did all who ever knew her. Jodi lived at Lake...
OBITUARY: Daniel M. Dawson, 1964 - 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:45pmDaniel M. Dawson, age 47, was born August 26, 1964 in Oakland, CA and went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2011 in Pollock Pines, CA where he currently resided. Dan was a heavy equipment mechanic...
Rep. McClintock honors Army Specialist Garrett Fant in Washington
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Congressman Tom McClintock spoke about Army Specialist Garrett Fant of South Lake Tahoe on the house floor Thursday.Fant died Sept. 26 from injuries he suffered f...
South Tahoe survives Whittell
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:18pmZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The score didn't reflect the play in either match between South Tahoe and Whittell, as the boys' and girls' soccer teams squared off in Zephyr Cover on Tuesday. The boys' 3-1...
Whittell faces North Tahoe after winning at Silver Stage
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:16pmThe Warriors earned their first win of the season, defeating Silver Stage 32-12 on Saturday in Silver Springs, Nev. This Friday Whittell celebrates their homecoming as they take on the Lakers.Ag...
Small brush fire snuffed at Upper Kingsbury
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:02pmFirefighters responded this morning to a quarter-acre brush fire that emitted a lot of smoke near the top of Kingsbury Grade. No structures were threatened. The fire, reported at around 11:45 a.m. was controlled quickly by the first responding unit from Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, said Fire Chief Ben Sharit.
Johnny and June Carter Cash together again in tribute at Horizon
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 11:58amRemember when country music was, well, country music?SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From the first note, a listener could tell if the singer was Johnny Cash or Waylon Jennings.Traditional country comes...
PINE NUTS: Through female empowerment we will come to know lasting peace
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 11:37amThe 14th century gave us the Hundred Years War. The 18th century gave us the Seven Years War, and the 21st century has now given us the Ten Years War, which is starting to feel more and more like t...
DURST: It's my money
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 11:16amAh, October. Patio umbrellas down. Storm windows up. The turning of the leaves. The crisping of our ears. Playoff baseball. Halloween just a few weeks off.We'll get back to the most bracing month o...
Film review: The belly of the beast
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 10:54amLAKE TAHOE - This primer on the American political process highlights many of its flaws while taking to task one of its more controversial problems - the delegate vote that ultimately decides which...
