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Eagles & Agriculture celebrates 10th year
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amWhat began in 2003 with a small group touring Valley ranches during calving season has become one of the most noted birding and wildlife events in the West. The 10th annual Eagles & Agriculture...
Kudos & Kindness: Thank you for exciting youth luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL) would like to thank Michael Allen, Director of Skier Services, Heavenly Mountain Resorts and Dick and Nancy Gardner, Red Hut Cafe. Red Hut Caf...
Kudos & Kindness: Seniors say thanks for Christmas brunch
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amTahoe Senior Plaza Board & Residents wish to thank Noreen Heggy, Julie Cathie and their helpers for giving a beautiful Christmas morning brunch to the residents of Tahoe Senior Plaza. Ladies, you t...
Kudos & Kindness; Library welcomes art program
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amThanks the El Dorado County Branch Library for inviting the Bringing Art to Schools Program to exhibit elementary school projects in their Childrens Room. Beginning with art from Sierra House and n...
Kudos & Kindness: Donation will help those disabled by mental illness
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amWe wish to express our gratitude to Dr. Frederick Wenck and his office for the donation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness -SLT of $4,988. These funds go toward help with needs for those su...
Kudos & Kindness: Delightful performance
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amThe Widowed Persons Association had the pleasure of the "Blue Ribbon Choir" (directed by Paul Kushner) come and entertain our members at the holiday/Christmas party in December. It was a delightful...
Fibromyalgia: Do you suffer from this chronic condition?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amThere's no known cause, no blood test or X-ray to diagnose it, no magic pill to cure it - so maybe it's no surprise that fibromyalgia is a disorder that's often misunderstood and sometimes unrecogn...
Book: 'Beating Asthma: Seven Simple Principles'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amMore than 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma some time during their life, of which roughly one-third are under the age of 18.Dr. Stephen Apaliski, MD, an expert in the field of Pe...
Getting Medicare-covered health services at home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amMedicare covers a variety of heath care services that you can receive in the comfort and privacy of your home. These include intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech-language pat...
Dance class offers fun exercise program
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amXER Dance can challenge your body and mind with this fun new concept in exercise. The class meets 9-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade. Carol Galbr...
Workshop focuses on drawing for painting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amGardnerville artist Teri Sweeney will offer the three-day workshop, Drawing for Painting 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 3-5 at Sweeney's Studio in GardnervilleThe workshop will cover the basic principles of d...
Toccata presents Mendelssohn in concert series
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amToccata-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus opens its seventh season with Mendelssohn in the Mountains at various area locations Thursday through Tuesday.Famed violinist, Elizabeth Pitcairn, wil...
Programming changes at Capital Public Radio
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:35amIf you tuned into your pre-set Capital Public Radio station Tuesday night expecting to hear "Excellence in Jazz" you may have wondered where it went. Don't worry, it didn't go away, it's now on a new station.
Effective Tuesday Capital Public radio moved "Excellence In Jazz" and several other of its music programs from KXJZ 90.9/KUOP 91.3/KKTO 90.5/KQNC 88.1 over to its music station at 88.9 KXPR/ 91.7 KXSR, and 88.7 KXJS.
Smoke and fire in the Lake Tahoe Basin continues
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:43pmA day after heavy smoke from a west slope prescribed fire in the Eldorado National Forest carried into the Lake Tahoe Basin, another controlled burn is planned closer to home before the onset of winter storms, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A prescribed fire is set for Wednesday in the McKinney and Rubicon Bay areas of Lake Tahoe's west shore.
Smoke on South Shore from control burn outside basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:40pmSmoke visible in the Meyers area that is drifting into the Lake Tahoe Basin is a prescribed burn in the Eldorado National Forest near Iron Mountain Road. Lake Valley fire officials say there is no rea...
Davis, Hight, Teter test out White's superpipe at
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:40pmThe largest amount snow in Lake Tahoe right now is without a doubt all packed into the walls of the new Shaun White Signature Superpipe at Northstar. After nearly 700 hours of work done by Snow Park T...
Ski report: Storm is getting closer
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:40pmSki report: Storm is getting closer. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 17th, 2012 | no responses. Don't stop dancing now. A few more steps are needed to ensure the storm system really d...
South Shore recreation JPA to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:40pmSouth Lake Tahoe, one of three partners of the joint powers authority, is asking for this change so operators of the ice rink may turn a profit. IRS rules say entities are not allowed to be for-profit...
With 38 pipes draining into Lake Tahoe, are lake clarity efforts worth ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:40pmThat's the claim made in the inaugural newsletter of the Tahoe Pipe Club, a secretive coalition of “citizen, business owners, scientists and engineers,” according to its website, who are fed up wi...
League appoints board member as executive director
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:40pmThe League to Save Lake Tahoe board has picked one of its own to take over the organization. Darcie Goodman-Collins, who has been on the board since 2009, is now the executive director. She has been a...
Fishing report through Jan. 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:25pmHere is this week's fishing report for January 18-25. This report covers streams, lakes and rivers in Nevada, Northern California, southern Oregon and the Sierra.
Humane Society Ranks Nevada 30th In Animal Protection
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 6:49pmCARSON CITY — Nevada ranked 30th among the states in how it protects animals in 2011, scoring only 25 points out of a possible 66, The Humane Society of the United States said in a national report released Tuesday.
Proactively Pursuing the Health of Our Community in 2012
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 6:10pmThe New Year has always been the perfect time to reflect and look ahead with a fresh perspective. As the primary wellness provider for the South Lake Tahoe area, I would like to address questions you may have about the future of healthcare and what Barton Health has planned for 2012 and beyond.
More than a foot of snow predicted through the weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At bus stops and bars, on street corners and at shopping centers, conversation this winter has often revolved around the prevailing lack of winter in and around the La...
Top ski official calls for underwear rule change
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:11pmKITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) - The president of the International Ski Federation has called for a rule change to clarify what athletes are allowed to wear under their race suits, following a dispute ov...
With 38 pipes draining into Lake Tahoe, are lake clarity efforts worth ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:10pmBy Anne Knowles. Current efforts to improve the clarity of Lake Tahoe are not only a waste of time and money, but they are a fraud. That's the claim made in the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../with-3...
South Lake Tahoe pool closed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:10pmThe swimming pool at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center is closed because of mechanical malfunction. It is not known when it will reopen. Call (530) ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/south-lake-tah...
Public input changes USFS Fallen Leaf Lake plans
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:10pm“We are not trying to stop people from swimming, but how they get to and from there is the challenging part,” Gabor told Lake Tahoe News. The plan is to move ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../public-input-...
Heavenly Snowcial
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 4:06pmSnowcial is a one-of-a-kind winter event that attracts an elite
community of global snowsports enthusiasts to connect with their
passion for snow, link turns with their friends and share their
stories online.
Learn more about this one-of-a-kind conference and register online at
http://www.tahoesnowcial.com/
The STUDIO Grand Opening ~Pilates Yoga Bodywork~
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 3:54pmPlease join us in celebrating the grand opening of The Studio Lake Tahoe on Sunday, January 22 from 12pm to 5pm. We will have free classes and demonstrations, appetizers and wine! All are welcome, come by and see our newly renovated studio. Our staff of highly trained instructors would love to meet you and tell you more about our specialties.
For more information about our services and new location, go to thestudiolaketahoe.com or call (530)517-0637.
Springloaded at Heavenly
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 3:44pmSpringloaded, Heavenly’s spring festival, brings the best of spring together - loud tunes, loud outfits and two weeks of sun & fun,
including parties, pond skimming, Stateline Showdown, concerts, the
Gunbarrel 25 & springtime mischief... it's pure Heavenly.
Also included will be the return of the ever-popular Dummy Gelande event
where teams build and launch home-made dummies for distance and style
points.
For more information contact Heavenly Lake Tahoe at (800)HEAVENLY
Tahoe South Winter Snow Blast!
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 3:34pmSki all day, party all night at the Lake Tahoe Winter Snow Blast weekends. This January - April, join us for one weekend per month filled with rockin' live music at Harrah's Center Stage, 4800 acres of amazing skiing/riding at Heavenly, après ski parties and more. Each Winter Snow Blast weekend features performances from some of the hottest bands in the industry for this weekend, we'll feature FITZ & THE TANTRUMS.
Ribbon Cutting of Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 1:52pmLocated where Highway 50 meets Lake Tahoe, the Lakeview Commons Project is expected to become a showcase of collaboration, innovation and sustainable practices that will significantly improve erosion control and thus, lake clarity. The project will also improve the visual appearance of the surrounding built environment and provide visitors and residents with a world-class open space and civic gathering place. The project will be the centerpiece of the community's efforts to develop a sustainable and vibrant environment and economy.
Smoky skies from west slope prescribed fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 1:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Prescribed fires in Eldorado National Forest caused smoky skies in the Lake Tahoe Basin Tuesday.The fires are part of an understory burn in the Iron Trap project area loc...
League to Save Lake Tahoe Names Darcie Goodman-Collins as New Executive Director
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:00amSouth Shore native Darcie Goodman-Collins has been named the new executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, officials announced today. She replaces Rochelle Nason who resigned last September.
“I’m very excited to move back to Lake Tahoe. I grew up skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and waterskiing on our beautiful lake. I am passionate about science, education, and the Lake. I will lead the League’s efforts to restore the Lake and work hand in hand with the local community to do so,” said Goodman-Collins in a news release.
Citrus growers sweating extended California freeze
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 10:45amFRESNO, Calif. (AP) - California citrus growers are sweating a hard freeze that has blanketed the nation's largest fresh-fruit market in the midst of harvest.The National Weather Service says tempe...
League to Save Lake Tahoe announces new executive director
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 10:23amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The League to Save Lake Tahoe announced Tuesday that Darcie Goodman-Collins will serve as the environmental group's new executive director.Goodman-Collins replaces longti...
Tribune sister paper, The Union, moves to paid-content model on its website
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 9:49amGRASS VALLEY, Calif. - I hope this finds you and yours well as we see another year come to a close and head into 2012 and beyond.I want to thank you for your loyalty to this 147-year-old company of...
Tribune sister paper, The Union, moves to paid-content model on its website
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 9:49amGRASS VALLEY, Calif. - I hope this finds you and yours well as we see another year come to a close and head into 2012 and beyond.I want to thank you for your loyalty to this 147-year-old company of...
Mount Rainier park official: Snowshoer found alive
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 9:45amSEATTLE (AP) - A 66-year-old snowshoer who had been missing on Mount Rainier since Saturday was found alive Monday by a team of three rescuers, a national park spokeswoman said.Yong Chun Kim, of Ta...
Mount Rainier park official: Snowshoer found alive
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 9:45amSEATTLE (AP) - A 66-year-old snowshoer who had been missing on Mount Rainier since Saturday was found alive Monday by a team of three rescuers, a national park spokeswoman said.Yong Chun Kim, of Ta...
Wanderlust Festival announces lineup
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 9:35amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wanderlust Festival, the annual yoga and music event, announced a partial lineup of musicians and yogis Tuesday.Musicians for the 2012 event, held for its fourth year at ...
Listed at $24 million, Royal Gorge property up for grabs
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 7:55amDONNER SUMMIT, Calif. - For a group of regional conservationists, what began as a fight against a perceived irresponsible development has evolved into an opportunity to conserve one of the most ico...
Listed at $24 million, Royal Gorge property up for grabs
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 7:55amDONNER SUMMIT, Calif. - For a group of regional conservationists, what began as a fight against a perceived irresponsible development has evolved into an opportunity to conserve one of the most ico...
TRPA to hold public workshops on major code change
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 7:52amLAKE TAHOE - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will host two public workshops to help orient customers to a reorganization of agency's code going into effect March 1."These workshops are designed ...
South Tahoe girls up-end Whittell
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:00amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. (TDT) - Call it revenge, call it payback. No mater how you describe it, it's a win.The Vikings routed Whittell on Friday night in Zephyr Cove, a year after the Warriors upset t...
South Tahoe routes Whittell 54-28
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:00amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. (TDT) - It had the makings of a rivalry game. The crowd was loud, there was plenty of history between the two teams, and there was even a bit of blood. In the end though, it wa...
3 El Dorado County residents survive cruise
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:15amBy Denny Walsh, Sacramento Bee. The final leg of a European vacation ended abruptly early Saturday morning for three El Dorado County residents when the Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground and tip...
Incline hit with rash of vehicle burglaries
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:15amIn the last three months of 2011, there were 26 vehicle burglaries in the Incline Village area. Authorities say even in a big city, 26 burglaries in three months is unacceptable, but in an area such a...
Efficiency rules for batteries set by California
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:15amBy Rick Daysog, Sacramento Bee. California will become the first state in the nation to require greater energy efficiency in the battery chargers that millions of consumers use to power their cellphon...