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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Truth needs to be told about post office

Concerning the possible closure of the Stateline post office, please tell the rest of the story. More than half of the 4,365 available boxes at the Stateline office are vacant because for more than...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vogelgsang for utility district board

As the election for the South Tahoe Public Utility District approaches, we need a board member who understands budgeting issues in running a business from the private sector. It is necessary to ele...

GUEST COLUMN: Too big to jail

Can we all agree that a $1 billion swindle represents a lot of money? Can we also agree that the fact that Citigroup last week conceded to pay a $285 million fine to settle SEC charges for "mislead...

Shoe company to donate to League to Save Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - BEARPAW Footwear will make a donation, as well as dedicating a portion of the profits from their new flip-flop collection for 2012, to the League to Save Lake Tahoe.BEARP...

Edgewood Companies plans summer opening of Bonanza Park

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Edgewood Companies is moving forward with construction contract negotiations in hopes of building a neighborhood Bonanza Park in spring 2012."Originally, there was opt...

Caltrans escapes state budget woes to beef up winter staffing

TRUCKEE, Calif. - A Caltrans official on Thursday decried last year's 818 inches of snowfall as record breaking - opposed to the 429-inch average - and said this winter staff will be prepared to co...

Drivers surprised by parking tickets on Harrison Avenue

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In the past, parking on Harrison Avenue has had little organization. It wasn't uncommon to see cars parked parallel to the street facing the wrong direction or cars parke...

Lakeview Commons Project Update Video

The Lakeview Commons Project, a partnership between the California Tahoe Conservancy and the City of South Lake Tahoe, spans the beach area that was once known to locals as El Dorado Beach. Approaching from the western side is the boat ramp, and a newly constructed Boathouse. The downstairs will feature storage lockers for paddle boards and kayaks, restrooms, and a boat rental area. Upstairs will be a concession stand and patio with a gas fire pit and a more commercial size barbeque with a cook top.

Construction poses dangers for cyclists

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Aria Benham pedaled her bright orange bike east on Highway 50 to work at Sprouts on Oct. 17, just like she had nearly every day of the spring, summer and fall up until...

Construction poses dangers for cyclists

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Aria Benham pedaled her bright orange bike east on Highway 50 to work at Sprouts on Oct. 17, just like she had nearly every day of the spring, summer and fall up until...

Sweet idea: Chocolate, Wine and Roses Festival

Chocolate, wine and roses are all the sweeter when they are helping othersProject MANA and the Tahoe SAFE Alliance receive the benefit Saturday, Nov. 5, from the 23rd Chocolate, Wine and Roses F...

Opinion: Vogelgesang's experience will benefit

He and his family are long-time South Lake Tahoe residents. He provides professional structural engineering services with his company, Tahoe Engineering Inc. He has served on the city building code bo...

Wonders of Water Week Returns to Tahoe Schools

Tahoe Resource Conservation District and South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC) environmental educators have been busy bringing water-based interdisciplinary activities to students at Lake Tahoe elementary school classrooms through Wonders of Water curriculum that began Oct. 24 and continues through Nov. 10.

Lake Tahoe weather: Small winter storm to bring 3-6 inches of snow by Friday

TRUCKEE/TAHOE - A winter weather advisory will being at 5 p.m. Thursday, lasting until 5 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno, bringing as much 3-6 inches of snow into the...

Bijou neighbors gathering to spruce up the area

South Lake Tahoe is looking for people who live in the Bijou neighborhood who want to give back to the area. The Bijou Neighborhood Cleanup Day is Nov. 8 at 10am. Meet at Bijou Community School in fro...

Convention center site may move out of bankruptcy court

More time. That’s what Randy Lane has been given by a bankruptcy court judge in Sacramento. January is the next scheduled court date for the convention center debtor and creditors.

LTUSD, LTCC candidate has multiple run-ins

By Kathryn Reed. Michael Bischoff, candidate for Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Lake Tahoe Community College boards of education, was back in court last week. This time is was for violating hi...

Lake Tahoe not chosen for 2012 Tour of California

By Kathryn Reed. Lake Tahoe will not be part of the 2012 Tour of California. The 13 host cities for the prestigious bike race in May were announced early this morning. Santa Rosa, hometown of three-ti...

NV Energy income less than a year ago

The company is awarding a cash dividend of 13 cents a share, payable on Dec. 21 to shareholders of record on Dec. 6. – Lake Tahoe News staff report. Share/ ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nv-energy-incom...

Holiday bazaar in Tahoe City

5 from 10am-3pm inside the Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, Tahoe City. The event will feature a variety of artists and craftsmen from around ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/10/holiday-baz...

Gala raises money to keep Valhalla festival an

This holiday party benefiting the Tahoe Tallac Association features live music and a silent auction. The Tallac Site will be decorated in a winter motif, with the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gala-rai...

Opinion: Time to understand why youth run away

Tahoe Youth & Family Services is proud to be participating in honoring National Runaway Prevention Month this November. This national awareness campaign ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-time-t...

48 mph winds recorded in Reno; Sierra storm coming

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Winter-like weather is blowing into northern Nevada and the Sierra with winds already gusting up to nearly 50 mph in the Reno area.The National Weather Service issued a winter wea...

Tahoe not chosen as stop in 2012 Amgen Tour

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The seventh edition of the Amgen Tour of California will begin in Santa Rosa on May 13.The eight-stage event, which is expected to include about 140 of cycling's top professional...

Dad's LPs comes out rocking

Spider webs, dangling skeletons and orange-illuminating jackolanterns provided ambiance to Dad's LPs maiden voyage at Divided Sky on Thursday, Oct. 29. Although it was a band debut, the eclectic...

Christopher Titus' dark past enhances White House bid

Christopher Titus returns to a familiar venue Saturday when the comedian performs at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.Titus' first time on a big stage was in the showroom when the casino was Caesars...

Sweet idea: Chocolate, Wine and Roses Festival

Chocolate, wine and roses are all the sweeter when they are helping othersProject MANA and the Tahoe SAFE Alliance receive the benefit Saturday, Nov. 5, from the 23rd Chocolate, Wine and Roses F...

Funny stuff at Improv with Havey, Chappell

His love of movies is second only to his love of comedy - and both work best without a script. Those traits make Allan Havey, the Improv headliner through Sunday, Nov. 6, a natural and one of my...

Edgewood Companies plans summer opening of Bonanza Park

The tired old C&M Lodge, located at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, was completely removed this last summer with more than 50 percent of building materials recycled in the sustainable deconstruction effort by Edgewood Companies. Edgewood acquired the C&M Lodge in order to reuse the associated Transient Occupancy Units (TAUs) on its new Lodge Project at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, according to a news release.

'In TIme' might be longer than desired

The premise of "In Time," a film written and directed by Andrew Niccol, is built upon the indisputable truth that time is our most valuable asset.In his dystopian, futuristic world, locking down...

Out on home video

Grade BDirected by Stephan J. Anderson, Don HallVoices of Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, John Cleese, Tom Kenny, Bud Luckey, Jack Boulter, Travis Oates, Kristen Anderson-LopezDisney//Rated G//Animat...

Daniel Tosh at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

Comedian and social commentator Daniel Tosh is coming to Tahoe December 16 & 17 at 9:00pm at the Theater in MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa.
Tosh.0 is a weekly, topical series that takes on everything the Internet has to offer through comedian Daniel Tosh's sarcastic and biting point-of-view. Every week, Tosh spins commentary about blogs and vlogs both popular and obscure, tweets and pokes, popular sites and new technologies.

Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival

Designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is a perfect summary of outdoor culture. The show begins the minute the doors open at 6:30 p.m in the MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa Showroom. Dramatic action photography from Aurora Photos flashes on the big screen while Little Jon Flip, go-go dancers and a deejay pump up the crowd.

"Tree of Rememberance" Annual Interfaith Ceremony (Carson Valley)

The annual “Tree of Remembrance” Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and Foundation will take place friday, December 9, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carson Valley. This event gives attendees the opportunity to reflect on the memories they share and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. Barton Hospice encourages everyone to take this opportunity to honor those they will forever cherish. Attendees will be able to say the name of the person in remembrance and light a candle in their honor. Music and song will be performed by OneVoice of Unity.

"Tree of Rememberance" Annual Interfaith Ceremony

The annual “Tree of Remembrance” Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and Foundation will be Wednesday evening, December 7, from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church in South Lake Tahoe. This event gives attendees the opportunity to reflect on the memories they share and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. Barton Hospice encourages everyone to take this opportunity to honor those they will forever cherish.

Barton Auxiliary’s Famous Cheese Balls For Sale!

It’s your opportunity to buy our delicious Holiday Cheese Balls for $7.50.
They will be available in the Front Lobby of Carson Valley Medical Center, Thursday, November 17 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
For over a decade the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has made their secret recipe for hostess gifts and holiday treats to make your holiday brighter. These cheese balls have been talked about for years and many await the Holidays just to partake. Come on down and show your support.

STHS girls' soccer rout Fernley 11-0 in first round of playoffs

The Lady Vikings had a slow start, but a strong finish as they routed Fernley 11-0 at Vikings Stadium on Wednesday. South Tahoe scored quick, with a goal from Cassidy Jackson in the first minute, b...

STHS boys' soccer losses first round match to Fallon

FALLON - The Fallon boys soccer team dropped South Tahoe, 1-0, first-round playoff match on Wednesday at the Edward Arciniega Complex.The Greenwave scored a second half goal from midfield with 19 m...

Bassnectar, Pretty Lights to play New Year's festival

With headliners like Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation and the Glitch Mob, SnowGlobe Music Festival - far away from the aimless wanderers on Casino Corridor - will undoubtedly be t...

Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation to play New Year's festival

With headliners like Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation and the Glitch Mob, SnowGlobe Music Festival - far away from the aimless wanderers on Casino Corridor - will undoubtedly be the place to be this New Year's Eve. SnowGlobe will be held on Lake Tahoe Community College's soccer field Dec. 29-31.
For three days the festival will sprawl out in the luxuriant setting of Lake Tahoe’s south shore, offering three main stages and more than 40 world-class musicians to help ring in what is sure to be an unbeatable New Year’s Eve celebration,
A limited amount of reduced-cost, “Early Bird” festival passes go on sale Friday, November 4, 2011. Following that, “Advance” 3-day passes go on sale Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (also in limited supply). Regular 3-day passes go on sale winter 2011 with the exact date to be announced. Patrons are encouraged to start planning their trips soon. Go to http://snowglobemusicfestival.com for more.

South Tahoe youth hockey on home ice this weekend

The Tahoe Grizzlies Squirtsages 910 PeeWeesages 1112 and Bantamsages 1314 youth ice hockey teams are geared up for another season ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-youth-hockey-on-hom......

Nevada Governor Calls For Reassessment Of Homeland Security Funding Priorities

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today called for a reassessment of Nevada’s homeland security priorities given the news that federal funding for the ongoing fight against terrorism could be as much as 47 percent less in the 2012 federal fiscal year compared to last year.

Report: Nevada Public Pension Liabilities Vastly Understated

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s public employee pension system is one of the better funded plans around the country, but its financial health is far poorer than taxpayers may realize because of the way the long-term liabilities are calculated, a new analysis released Wednesday says.

Outdoors with Don Q: Nuts on the pine

By Don Quilici
This is an annual, late fall article on how to enjoy those tiny, irresistible, tasty gourmet treats known as pine nuts.
For those unfamiliar with them, they are the seeds of the Pinon Pine Tree, which is the official tree of the State of Nevada. The Pinon is a fairly short, bushy looking, rather unattractive, full-of-pitch tree and it is one of the main physical features of our Great Basin area.

Fishing report through Nov. 9

Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 9 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.

Opinion: Reasons Vogelgesang should be on

My position on the issues was well covered in the Lake Tahoe News here. However, I would like to emphasize a few points. Randy Vogelgesang. My engineering experience and my reputation for making commo...

False alarm sends fire sprinkler mixture flowing

An alarm technician working at Raley's at the Y in South Lake Tahoe accidentally tripped the fire sprinkler system today about 2:25pm.. The water contained a non-toxic glycerin additive. About 200...

Long-awaited Harrison Ave. upgrades in works in S. Tahoe

While South Lake Tahoe is never likely to have a downtown based on how haphazardly the city was allowed to develop and that the main road is a state highway, another five blocks are about to be remove...

South Lake Tahoe-Douglas County officials to meet

All things South Shore related will be on the agenda of what is being called the inaugural joint session between the South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commission. While the electeds wil...

Criteria for closing state parks murky

By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee. Leaders of the California parks department on Tuesday were unable to explain to lawmakers the full list of criteria they used to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../criteria-f...

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