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Bluegrass delight with Rowan, friends

While a slim crescent moon hung low in the star-studded August sky and warm lake water lapped lazily on Sand Harbor's shore, the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band closed out the opening night of the th...

Athletes of the Week

Each week the Tahoe Daily Tribune will feature an athlete of the week from South Tahoe High School and George Whittell High School. This week our athletes are the South Tahoe High School offensi...

Weekly varsity sports schedule

Wednesday6 p.m. STHS volleyball at Galena High School Thursday10 a.m. STHS Girls Golf at Fallon3 p.m. STHS Boys Tennis at Incline High School3 p.m. STHS Girls Tennis vs. Incline High School6 p.m. S...

Atmosphere brings 'family' vacation to Lake Tahoe

There's nothing like a family vacation in paradise, a.k.a. South Lake Tahoe. The Rhymesayers family visited Tahoe last week on its "Family Vacation Tour." The lineup consisted of artist Prof, Bl...

STHS alumni football game planned for October

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Gridiron Alumni is planning a full contact alumni football game between South Tahoe High School and Truckee High School alumni this October. Players are needed to sign up,...

10 minutes with 30 Seconds to Mars

One of the most intimate shows on 30 Seconds to Mars' worldwide tour is Sunday, Sept. 4, inside the MontBleu Theatre. The metal-neo prog rockers captured the world's attention with their self-ti...

Annual Kirkwood run this Saturday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The 31st annual Kirkwood 5K and 10K Trail Adventure Run is on Saturday at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. The one mile and half mile fun run for kids starts at 9 a.m., with the ...

Sample the Sierra all week long

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Participating business are offering discounts on local specials in preparation for Sunday's Sample the Sierra farm to fork festival on Ski Run Boulevard. Luigi's Tahoe Pi...

Sample the Sierra all week long

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Participating business are offering discounts on local specials in preparation for Sunday's Sample the Sierra farm to fork festival on Ski Run Boulevard. Luigi's Tahoe Pi...

DEATH NOTICE: Deborah King Macdonald

Deborah King Macdonald died in her South Lake Tahoe home, surrounded by family Aug. 14, 2011.She was 53.Macdonald was born Sept. 9, 1957 in Tracy, Calif.She is survived by her son, Steven Hamel; pa...

DEATH NOTICE: Melody Yvonne Halverson

Melody Yvonne Halverson died Aug. 13, 2011.She was 60 years old.Halverson is survived by her mother, Dolly, and sons Scott, Mark and D.J.--DEATH NOTICE: Melody Yvonne HalversonAugust, 31 2011 4:24 ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Deputies should be held accountable also

I'd like to respond to a recent letter to the editor regarding being tailed by a sheriff's office vehicle recklessly with brights on.I live out near North Upper Truckee Road and drive from there al...

EDITORIAL: 'Field with beams' - let's all come out and celebrate on Friday

The community will score a victory Friday with a flick of a switch. And this improbable win is one we can all celebrate.We've seen in recent years many of our neighbors move off the hill to the Car...

SAUNDERS: The near death of a convicted terrorist

When the Scots released convicted Pan Am Flight 103 bomber Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi on Aug. 20, 2009 - ostensibly because prostate cancer left him less than three months to live - Megrahi presen...

Fire near Yosemite now 80 percent contained

STANISLAUS NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. (AP) - Firefighters have begun repairing ecological damage caused by the creation of fire lines as a blaze near Yosemite National Park nears containment.Incident ...

2 sought in S Tahoe arson seen at concert hours before fire ...

The two people who police believe started last week's fire at the Bijou Center in South Lake Tahoe were caught on other surveillance tape ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-sought-in-s-tahoe-arson-see...

Sketch released of person last seen with missing South Lake Tahoe woman

Authorities have released a sketch of a person of interest in the case of a South Lake Tahoe woman missing from a counter-culture gathering in southwest Washington state, the Reno-Gazette Journal reports.

U.S. military veterans gain job skills while reducing Lake Tahoe wildfire risk

By Cheva Heck
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A crew of military veterans who are preparing for future employment while they're helping to protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire were visited today by U.S. Forest Service and California Conservation Corps officials.

Purple Haze plays Saturday in a tribute to Jim Hendrix

The ghost of Jimi Hendrix won't go away.Ralph Woodson knew this before his recent trip to Seattle."They are waiting for him to come back," Woodson said. "He's totally relevant. And if it's his b...

Purple Haze plays Saturday in a tribute to Jim Hendrix

The ghost of Jimi Hendrix won't go away.Ralph Woodson knew this before his recent trip to Seattle."They are waiting for him to come back," Woodson said. "He's totally relevant. And if it's his b...

Shades of blues and Grey

Like any musical genre, blues can have a nebulous definition.Just look at Alligator Records, the nation's best-known blues label. Its top-selling artist, J.J. Grey, who plays at Tahoe next week,...

Shades of blues and Grey

Like any musical genre, blues can have a nebulous definition.Just look at Alligator Records, the nation's best-known blues label. Its top-selling artist, J.J. Grey, who plays at Tahoe next week,...

Best man Rocky LaPorte lights up night

Rocky "Rock" LaPorte has a lot of reasons to be happy.This week's headlining comic at the Improv at Harveys is getting ready to shoot a television pilot with the legendary comedic actor Tim Alle...

Best man Rocky LaPorte lights up night

Rocky "Rock" LaPorte has a lot of reasons to be happy.This week's headlining comic at the Improv at Harveys is getting ready to shoot a television pilot with the legendary comedic actor Tim Alle...

Saldana's assassin not your average girl

Luc Besson wrote this lethal-woman action pic that chronicles the events causing a young girl to grow into a vengeful assassin. It's pure fantasy, but Zoe Saldana's performance - especially duri...

Saldana's assassin not your average girl

Luc Besson wrote this lethal-woman action pic that chronicles the events causing a young girl to grow into a vengeful assassin. It's pure fantasy, but Zoe Saldana's performance - especially duri...

Slow start to fire season doesn't guarantee slow end, officials say

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A not so long, not so hot summer is set for an unofficial close this weekend, but fire risk in the Lake Tahoe Basin may just be getting started."Quiet," was how U.S. F...

Give them a hand: Masters of Magic's summertime run coming to a close

Christopher Hart isn't paranoid about his hands, but don't look for him at the bowling alley.Hart's hands are his livelihood, so he has to be careful not to injure the digits. Hart is one of the...

Give them a hand: Masters of Magic's summertime run coming to a close

Christopher Hart isn't paranoid about his hands, but don't look for him at the bowling alley.Hart's hands are his livelihood, so he has to be careful not to injure the digits. Hart is one of the...

South Tahoe tennis beats McQueen

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Both the boys and girls South Tahoe High School varsity tennis teams defeated McQueen High School on Tuesday. The boys won 10-8 on the road, while the girls came out stro...

Whittell nearly pulls upset against defending 4A state champions

MINDEN, Calif - If the Whittell volleyball team is looking for a repeat trip to state in 2011, coach Nate Byrne knows his squad is going to have to run the gauntlet to get there. It was with tha...

Good games by Whittell goalies not enough for wins against Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif - The Whittell High soccer teams opened Sierra League play with a couple of shutout losses at Truckee on Tuesday, the boys by a score of 5-0 and the girls 4-0.Whittell goalie Aust...

South Tahoe soccer in league action

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the final whistle blew for the varsity boys soccer match between South Tahoe High School and Incline High School, both teams looked like they missed out on a win...

Fallon will be a challenge under the lights on Friday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Friday will be a big night for the Vikings. They're coming home to a renovated stadium, to play under the newly installed lights, after a big 35-12 win at Portola last we...

South Tahoe prepares for second Sample the Sierra on Sept. 4

You’ve heard of the farm to fork movement, right? Get a taste of Tahoe arts and mountain culture at the 2nd annual Sample the Sierra festival in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, September 4th from noon to 5 p.m. Check out this comprehensive story by Becky Bell on the Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture website.

Red Cross to offer training on South Shore

South Lake Tahoe has three trained Red Cross volunteers ready to help out in a disaster, whereas the North Shore has 40 and Markleeville 20. That is why Red Cross has scheduled a Shelter Operations cl...

San Jose man dies boating with friends at Lake Tahoe

The name of a San Jose man who died from injuries suffered when he fell off a boat and was struck by the watercraft's propeller at Lake Tahoe has been released. He was identified as 46-year-old St...

Flight originating in South Lake Tahoe ends in back of passenger ...

The CHP shut down that portion of Highway 29 for about 40 minutes after the crash. The pilot, who flew from Lake Tahoe Airport in South Lake Tahoe, was planning to land at Napa County Airport before t...

Class teaches people how to use QuickBooks

As part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a two-day “QuickBooks” seminar Sept. 6...

California free fishing day this Saturday

By Don Quilici
The second of California’s two free Fishing Days will be over the Labor Day holiday weekend on Saturday, Sept. 3. The other Free Fishing Day was back on July 2. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license.
You'll be able to fish wherever you like in California. However, you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
So, be sure to obey those rules and regulations. Don’t do something illegal. If you do, and if you get caught, it could be very expensive.

Fishing report through Sept. 6

By Don Quilici
Here is the fishing report for the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.

Raley’s and Nevada governor campaign to help promote Nevada State Parks

By Bob Conrad / Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
CARSON CITY, Nev. — When shoppers use any reusable grocery bag — paper, plastic or canvas — at any Raley’s and Food Source store in Nevada, they will be helping more than the environment, they will also be raising money to preserve and enhance Nevada State Parks.

Big Phish in One Pond: Memories at South Shore Lake Tahoe 2011 surface on Youtube

As August 2011 rolls to a close, here's some Phish tales found on Youtube of their first ever performance at South Shore Lake Tahoe. The Vermont-based jam band played the Harveys Outdoor Arena Aug. 9 and 10 to sell-out crowds.

Helicopter rescue latest in busy rescue stint

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A California Highway Patrol helicopter was used to rescue a man who suffered a head injury following a fall at Lower Eagle Falls Saturday afternoon.The man slipped and...

Judge dismisses League to Save Lake Tahoe suit against TRPA

By Kristi Boosman
LAKE TAHOE — A federal judge has dismissed a suit against the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Sierra Colina project that was brought on by the League to Save Lake Tahoe.

Lawsuit against TRPA and Sierra Colina dismissed

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A federal judge dismissed the League to Save Lake Tahoe's lawsuit against the Sierra Colina project Tuesday.Sierra Colina is an 18-acre residential development project...

Babysitting bill in Calif. Legislature

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - How will parents react when they find out they will be expected to provide workers' compensation benefits, rest and meal breaks and paid vacation time for...babysitters? Dinner...

They don't take cruelty sitting down in Tahoe

KINGS BEACH - On Sept. 16, for the third consecutive year, Kings Beach resident John Merryfield and his ever-growing band of merry paddlers will embark on a stand-up paddle circumnavigating Lake...

Boys admit setting campfire that sparked Ray May fire

MINDEN, Nev. - Two 15-year-old boys admitted to setting the campfire that eventually sparked the 3,895-acre Ray May fire that threatened homes in the Pine Nut Mountains.Both boys appeared in Dou...

Barn dance benefits Alpine County firefighters

Proceeds benefit the Eastern Alpine County Fire Department (Woodfords and Markleville) and also the South Tahoe High School football team. Al Moss and the Rip Tides will be the entertainment. Tickets ...

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