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Nevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:35pmHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Vail Resorts spending big bucks to reassure skiers there is snow
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:24pmOutdoors with Don Q: Things you need to know about ice fishing
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:05pm
With the arrival of winter weather in this area, we certainly have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs.
And, that ice covering effectively inhibits your opportunity to catch fish…unless you are an ice fisherman.
USASA Slopestyle at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 10:02pm
USASA brings their South Shore Series to Sierra-at-Tahoe for this amateur Slopestyle competition. Open to amateurs of all ages. Registration starts at 8:00am in the Aspen Café.
For more information contact Sierra-at-Tahoe or call (530) 659-7453.
Free Guided Snowshoe Hike into Van Sickle State Park
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:54pmJoin us at Van Sickle Bi-State Park from 10am to 1 pm for 2 to 3 miles of moderate hiking by snowshoe. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the “Jewel of the Sierra”along the way. This new trail is a superb addition to our local hiking trail offering views of Lake Tahoe rarely seen, off the shoulder of Heavenly. See the waterfall about 2 miles up the trail that looks like angel wings. Meet behind Harrah’s; in the very back parking lot.
Valentine's Dance with the Tahoe Dance Band
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:45pm
The 17 piece Tahoe Dance Band will be playing at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Friday, January 27, from 7:30-10:00 PM. Appetizers, Wine, Desserts, Big Band Dancing, Door Prizes and Fun for All. All ages welcome! $10 per person at the door. Wear Red. For more information, contact the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center or call (530)542-6094.
Chautauqua Performance at Explore Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:36pm
She was a person of two worlds. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins was a Northern Paiute Native American and Author of the book:” Life Among the Paiutes, their Wrongs & Claims.” (1883) Making her the first Native American to write a book in the English Language.
Join local performer Dianna Maria de Borges as she speaks a tale of bravery and courage during her classic impersonation of this remarkable Native American woman.
Obama spends bulk of State of the Union address on economy
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:17pmSierra-at-Tahoe's Snowsports Week to benefit the South Tahoe community; Tickets available now
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 8:37pm
Each year Sierra-at-Tahoe teams up with the Barton Foundation as a way to give back to the South Lake Tahoe Community. Ski or ride all day for just $35 from Feb. 13-16.
Winterfest Chili Cookoff at LTCC
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 8:29pm
Come to the Commons at Lake Tahoe Community College on Tuesday, January 24 from noon to 1:00pm for the Winterfest Chili Cookoff. This is a showcase event for the Clubs of LTCC to share who they are and what they do, while offering food and fun with students and faculty.
For more information go to Ltcc.edu or call (530)544-4660.
Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:47pm
The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
LIVE: South Tahoe vs. North Tahoe basketball
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:28pmJoe Proudman and Tim Parsons call South Tahoe's boys' basketball game against North Tahoe live from the Blue Gym at South Tahoe. Follow them on Twitter, @tahoesports, to chime in during the acti...
Solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 4:24pmSTOCKHOLM (AP) - A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on Tuesday.Even experienced starg...
Food-waste recycling a growing business in Tahoe-Reno area
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 4:00pmSnow finally falls in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 3:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once again, albeit later than usual, Lake Tahoe is under the white blanket.Shovelers and snowplows were out in force Monday. Ski resorts opened new terrain. Sledders c...
Only dedicated full-time heart doc in the Lake Tahoe Basin establishes Barton Cardiology
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:50pm
As we near National Heart Month, February, its only fitting that Barton Health introduces its latest piece of prosperity — heart care and their latest addition to the medical team, cardiologist, David Young.
“Patients (in the Lake Tahoe Basin) now have access to a cardiovascular specialist in their own community,” Dr. Young said.
Spooner shuttle bus accident injures one
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A broken driveshaft is being blamed for an accident that sent a shuttle bus careening into a barrier on U.S. Highway 50 near Spooner Summit Tuesday morning.The Harrah'...
Shuttle bus mishap on Highway 50 sends 1 to hospital
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:09pm
An accident this morning involving a casino shuttle carrying 18 passengers on Highway 50 in Douglas County was reportedly caused by a mechanical problem, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The accident was reported at around 9:30 a.m. One person was transported to Carson Tahoe Hospital for unspecified claimed injuries.
British songwriter/artist Kate Bush sings of a woman, a lost dog and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 1:43pm
New up on NPR's All Songs Considered is a review of "50 Words for Snow" by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush and the release of the song "Eider Falls at Lake Tahoe" a shortened version of an 11-minute song about a woman and a lost dog.
Harrah’s bus crashes on Spooner Summit; 3 minor injuries
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 12:30pmNew technology, sustainability are driving focus of annual winter tradeshow
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:32amSALT LAKE CITY - Outdoor Retailer continues to be a show for gear heads who welcome new innovative ideas; however, the past few years has seen the focus shift into a more environmentally conscious ...
Obama to take on economy in State of the Union
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:12amWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is ready to reclaim the spotlight with a plea for economic fairness in a State of Union address that opposition Republicans panned in advance as a rehash of...
Latest from Heavenly: Winter is here
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 8:41amGo here for the latest on lifts, snow amounts and more from Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Investigation continues into 2-story condo fire in Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 8:05amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Emergency officials have yet to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a family vacation condominium last week in Incline Village.No one was hurt and no one was dis...
Opinion: State, union leave TTUSD no choice but to layoff teachers
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:00amLTCC reorg being mapped out in wake of state budget fiasco
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 1:59amLearn what the Tahoe Rim Trail Association is all about
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 7:40pmYear the Dragon captured by Jonah M. Kessel for the New York Times
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 5:21pmAcross China and around the world, people are celebrating lunar new year and the advent of the year of the Dragon. Five filmmakers, including former Tahoe Daily Tribune Visual Director Jonah M. Kessel, captured the spirit and sparkle of the celebrations in Beijing for the New York Times. Go here to watch the video.
Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee to meet at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 2:39pm(News Release) — The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) is scheduled to meet from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Feb. 9, 2012, at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 128 Market Street, Stateline, NV 89449. LTFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe. Items on the agenda include reviewing and confirming the LTFAC Vision and Strategic Planning Session outcomes, and public comment.
Suspect in Calif. serial killings to stand trial
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:44pmSAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) - A judge ruled Monday that a man accused in the decades-old "Double Initial" serial killings case must stand trial for the murders of four Northern California women whose f...
Get Fresh and Healthy Cooking Workshops at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:37pm
Event Date:
February 2, 2012 (All day) The Community Education department at Lake Tahoe Community College presents “Get Fresh and Healthy” workshop series. This is a series of four workshops; however you can register for individual workshops OR for all four together! Each workshop is ONLY $38!!
• Cooking with Spices is on Thursday, February 2nd from 6pm-9pm.
This exciting workshop will help you learn to elevate the flavor of foods by using different herb and spice blends. The facilitator of this workshop is local and master gardener, Diane Weidinger.
• The Winter Soup Workshop is on Friday, February 10th from 6pm-9pm.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
30° 8' 16.944" N, 81° 46' 25.6224" W
See map: Google Maps
Weather Service: Snowpack increases with storms but dry weather may return
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:01pm
Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Reno on the storms: This graph shows the change in snowpack percentage from the SNOTEL sites in the four main Sierra basins. Before the series of storms in the past week, all of the basins were below 10 percent of the season-to-date normals. As of early this morning, the snowpack has increased to around 25-30 percent of normal, which includes partial totals from the Sunday night-Monday storm.
Frontline Employee Appreciation Day at Kirkwood
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 12:28pm
Frontline employee appreciation day includes all retail and hospitality employees in the Lake Tahoe area. Each employee must show a recent paycheck stub and valid driver’s license at the Season Pass Office in the Village Plaza to receive a free ticket. Frontline employee appreciation days are the last Wednesday of every month.
For more information, see kirkwood.com
Sierra Crest Snowshoe Trek at Kirkwood
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 12:22pm
A guided hike into the backcountry beyond the trails of Kirkwood to
Sierra Crest Snowshoe Trek at Kirkwood
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 12:15pm
A guided hike into the backcountry beyond the trails of Kirkwood to
the high Sierra. This hike climbs to the crest of the Sierra for unbelievable views - it’s a trek not to miss. The journey is open to all levels of experience and physical fitness. Typically we break up into several small groups. This excursion is offered once a month through March. Cost: $30 (includes trail pass and guided hike), plus $5 to rent snowshoes. Arrive at 10:00AM, return by 3:00PM. Reservations are required.
For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the
Movie Review: 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' a youth's journey searching for his lost father
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 11:25amThe new film "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" by director Stephen Daldry ("The Hours") and playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas in Stateline is the story about a 9-year old boy Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) who loses his father in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. He suffers perhaps from Asperger's and a clear case of overwhelming anxiety.
Column: Manning no longer has to prove greatness
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 11:21amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - As if by design, the rain started swirling through Candlestick Park as it became clear that more than 60 minutes would be needed to find a proper opponent for the New England P...
At PSU, tension over ouster, then grief for JoePa
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 11:15amSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Anguished by an unthinkable scandal that shook a university and tarnished the proud football program, many in the Penn State community rallied around a common cause.The...
