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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Housing for workers needed, too
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 3:40pmI will be moving back to the Tahoe area next month and have just been made aware of the beach club project scheduled for the Tahoe Shores area. I was really hoping this "let's move more rich people...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Business as usual on the South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 3:30pmMy wife and I decided that it was time to replace our tired and totally torn-up-by-tree-roots driveway.So, we called a contractor for a bid. He remarked that the offending trees must be removed.So,...
Local ultrarunner finishes first-ever 100-mile race
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 3:30pmSPOONER LAKE, Nev. - After racing through nagging running injuries for the better part of the past 20 years, Ron Nageotte can finally scratch "finish a 100-miler" from his bucket list.The 61-yea...
SIROTA: The terrorist threat we're ignoring
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 3:28pmAccording to the U.S. government, the list of known bogeymen working to compromise American national security is long, and getting longer by the day. By my back-of-the-envelope count, we have shoe ...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin | Winning mountain fries and shake
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 3:24pm"I'll have French fries and a milkshake, please."I've used these words countless times on the South Shore. Fries at Freshies to KFC, and numerous restaurants have served me crispy fries. And I've o...
'King Arthur's Quest' performed this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 3:20pmJoin King Arthur, Guinivere, Lancelot and a host of others in a musical wonderland Saturday when the Missoula Children's Theatre and 50 local students present an original musical adaptation of "Kin...
Radon regulation varies widely from state to state
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 3:10pmCalifornians are required to disclose the radon level in their home, if known, before transferring it to a new owner.Nevadans are not. In both states, renters are particularly vulnerable."There are...
Not much action for fishermen from Lahontan cutthroat yet
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 8:28amFishermen looking to hook Lake Tahoe's only native trout species, the Lahontan cutthroat, now have that opportunity - but anglers shouldn't expect much of a fight from the recently planted fish....
Scramble to top of Twin Peaks provides great views
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 1:49amSummiting several of the wellknown peaks in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin can give a hiker the feeling of being on top of the world Same with Twin Peaks ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../scramble-to-top-...
Comedian Dunkleman walked away from 'Idol' gig, has been busy ever since
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 4:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The last time Brian Dunkleman performed up here was in 2002. The first time I worked with him was before that when he was middling. He had some decent credits way back th...
Queen of Mean' Lisa Lampanelli comes to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 4:33pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lisa Lampanelli is Comedy's "Queen of Mean," and her explicit - OK, extremely explicit - stand-up act is presented Saturday, July 23, in the MontBleu Theatre.Heralded --Q...
Rebelution is right for Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 4:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Though Rebelution hails from the Santa Barbara coast, its brand of easy reggae fits in just fine here in the mountains. Finishing up a third full-length album, the band i...
Denson, Carlos join Slightly Stoopid for outdoor concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 4:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sublime lighted the torch of California reggae and passed it to Slightly Stoopid.The San Diego band's Seedless Summer 2011 Tours stops Wednesday, July 27, at the Lake ...
Tahoe officials: Kings Beach off the table as possible site for biomass plant
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 1:44pmKINGS BEACH, Calif. - The community of Kings Beach is no longer an option as a potential site to host a biomass facility, officials said this week.On Thursday, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff ...
Tahoe City rafters waiting for more water
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 12:10pmTAHOE CITY — The serenity of river life brought Jack Simon, 22, back to Tahoe City ... worked last summer as an intern for a Lake Tahoe entertainment guide. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-city-r...
Lake Tahoe hotel room occupancy below state average
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 12:10pmLake Tahoe, Monterey/Carmel, Napa and other Northern California locations were among the weakest markets for hotel occupancy, average nightly rates and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-hotel-ro...
9th Circuit asked to block logging at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 11:32amRENO, Nev. (AP) - Conservationists have asked a federal appellate court to keep the Forest Service from starting logging operations next week in an area near Lake Tahoe where a wildfire destroye...
Trade group: US resorts see record skier visits
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 9:18amLAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The National Ski Areas Association says a ski season that stretched into July helped U.S. resorts set a record this year for skier visits.The Lakewood, Colo.-based trade grou...
Tahoe governing agency hires part-time chief operating officer
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 8:59amLAKE TAHOE - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency hired a part-time chief operating officer to help implement its recently unveiled strategic shift.Ed Gurowitz, an Incline Village resident and man...
Nevada governor takes spin in driverless car
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 4:03pmCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Gov. Brian Sandoval got behind the wheel of a Toyota Prius on Wednesday - and left the driving to a computer for a test drive through the capital and a scenic valley.San...
Borders bookstore in Carson closing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 4:00pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - Borders bookstore customers expressed shock and disappointment Tuesday that the 40-year-old book giant was closing its doors nationwide, and some blamed electronics."It's sadnes...
Names released of the two men killed in East Shore wreck
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 12:39pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Two men were killed and six others injured in a three-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on Lake Tahoe's East Shore near Sand Harbor State Park.According to Nevada Highwa...
Don't get burned
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 9:15amLAKE TAHOE - People come from all over the world to enjoy Lake Tahoe's beautiful views, clear air, and sunny skies. Whether you hike or ride bikes, play golf, or just lounge on the beach, you have ...
Sports editor leaving Tribune
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 8:59amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sports Editor Doug Etten has left the Tahoe Daily Tribune to go home and deal with a family emergency in Wisconsin."I want to thank South Lake Tahoe and surrounding commu...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Do real skiers like sewage snow?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 8:58amHow would you feel if one of the Tahoe ski resorts decided to make snow out of reclaimed water? Water that chaps your hands within minutes of submersion, has an odd stench and is definitely not pot...
SAUNDERS: U.S. default wouldn't be anything like Carmageddon
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 8:58amIf Washington fails to raise the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling and default follows, the results won't mirror that of L.A.'s "Carmageddon" weekend (when Angelenos stayed home in response to a major fr...
Radon exposure risk could be greater than expected, effects difficult to measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 8:52amRENO - More than two decades after U.S. regulators first issued guidelines on radon infiltration into homes and buildings, the World Health Organization reports that the radon threat to human healt...
Two killed, six injured in three-vehicle wreck on Lake Tahoe's East Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 7:51amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Two men were killed and six others injured in a three-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on Lake Tahoe's East Shore near Sand Harbor State Park.According to Nevada Highwa...
Summer libations keep the season lively
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 5:28amBut for those who are not invited to Brenda's, I recommend Voodoo on Your Woody at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe; Sue says order the mojito at Brooks Bar ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../summer-libat...
Finding a Crowd-Free Tahoe | That sweet summer song
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Seven years ago I moved to South Lake to make a life out of skiing. Back then, I didn't have a clear idea what that life would be or how I would make that unrefined co...
City's outdoor markets are ripe for good selection, good times
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 3:04pmFrom the freshest greens to a cowboy hat made from a beer bottle box, South Lake Tahoe's outdoor markets have it all. And aside from the goods, the city's increasing number of farmers markets an...
Tahoe Today | My connection with Jaycee Lee Dugard
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 2:09pmMy name is Dayle Schear and I am a psychic. I have lived in beautiful Lake Tahoe since 1974 with the exception of a brief time out in the islands of Hawaii. My husband and I moved back to the lake ...
Backcountry patrol hopes to keep Tahoe trails safe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 2:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - More than 30 volunteers recently completed the annual training program to begin patrolling by bike, foot, or horseback on the backcountry trails around Lake Tahoe. The...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you for celebrity golf experience
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 2:00pmThe Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation wishes to thank Michael Milthorpe, American Century Championship Golf Tournament Director, and Sue Barton, Deputy Director, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, for ...
Celebrity chasers flock to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 11:32amAction at Edgewood Tahoe on July 15 starts at 9:30am with Jim McMahon, Bode Miller and Robbie Gould teeing off. Photos/Kathryn Reed ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../celebrity-chasers-flock-to-edgewoo......
Sakic earns $1 million for hole-in-one
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 10:20amSTATELINE, Nev. - Joe Sakic took up the game of golf when he signed his first hockey contract in 1988, but he waited until he was on the big stage at the American Century Champions to make his f...
In football and golf, linebacker A.J. Hawk is a hard hitter
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 10:18amSTATELINE, Nev. - A.J. Hawk turned his baseball cap backwards and grabbed a handful of practice balls as he strolled off to begin his third round at the American Century Championship. "I'm getti...
Jack Wagner wins American Century Championship
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 10:11amSTATELINE, Nev. - Actor Jack Wagner birdied the par-3 17th hole and survived a bogey on the final hole for a 3-point win over Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo at the American Century Champio...
GUEST COLUMN: Complaint to the Grand Jury
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 10:08amLast month, the South Lake Tahoe City Council boasted that it is going to spend $4 million a year on roads for the next five years. Unfortunately, that $4 million promise, which is probably only ha...
Tahoe friends take paragliding to new heights
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 8:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A pair of friends in South Lake Tahoe are flying. No, not boarding an airplane and cramming into too-small seats. Not whirling around in a helicopter. Like birds, they...
Lake Tahoe vacation rentals stabilize short stays the new norm ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 7:36amThe market for vacation rentals at Lake Tahoe is strengthening and consumers arent demanding deep price discounts as they did in recent years property ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-vacation-...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 2:23amSouth Lake Tahoe has track meets for all ages on Thursdays from 5-8:30pm through July 28 at South Tahoe Middle School. • Scott Lankford, author of “Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets...
Jack Is Back ! ! !
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 2:41pmEDGEWOOD TAHOE - Jack Wagner knew he'd have to shoot in the 60's if he wanted to hold off favorite Tony Romo. Coming into 18, it was going to take an eagle from Romo and a slip-up from Wagner er...
LIVE COVERAGE: American Century Championship
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 11:13amSTATELINE, Nev. - Tribune Sports Editor Doug Etten is out at Edgewood Tahoe to cover the American Century Championship. Read about celebrity sightings and how the players are faring live.To read...
LIVE COVERAGE: American Century Championship
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 11:13amSTATELINE, Nev. - Tribune Sports Editor Doug Etten is out at Edgewood Tahoe to cover the American Century Championship. Read about celebrity sightings and how the players are faring live.To read...
Wagner has all he needs to lead ACC golf tourney
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 8:40amThe final round of the three-day tournament starts Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe at 8 :05am with Deron Williams, Tim Brown and Mason Crosby. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../wagner-has-all-he-needs-to-keep-le....
Science day teaches youth about Tahoe's environment
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 9:57pm13 with scientists learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe. The 12th annual Children's Environmental Science ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../science-da...
Wagner still holds lead after round two at Edgewood
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 6:47pmEDGEWOOD TAHOE - Conditions for scoring were good, and players took advantage of one more day around Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Saturday as day one leader Jack Wagner holds his lead heading into...
GUEST COLUMN: Congress helps education head outside
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 8:21amThe following is paraphrased, quoted and otherwise cobbled together from the bipartisan introduction of the No Child Left Inside bill, by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Mark Kirk, R-Ill., and Rep. Sarban...
Children perform in 'Charleston'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 8:15amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Take a trip back to the fabulous Roaring '20s with the cast of Sierra Tahoe Children's Theater production "Charleston." Flappers, Ziegfield Girls, newsies and gangsters a...
