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Local kids go the extra 22 miles

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Twenty-two miles is a long way to go. But three of Tahoe's youngest paddle-boarders did it, starting at Camp Richardson and ending at Kings Beach for the 2011 Tahoe Fa...

My kind of band - Chicago's Lubriphonic is

Lubriphonic, a Chicago band comprised of side players for high-profile bluesmen, has broken out in its own funky way.The group makes its second appearance in a year and third overall Oct. 6 in the ...

Australian for funny: Jim Short

Jim Short loves to make people laugh. When you first hear this week's headliner at Harveys' Improv, you immediately know he's from Australia. However, his career in standup started when he moved to...

Canadian sex offender behind bars in South Lake Tahoe

A man wanted in Canada on child molestation charges was arrested today in South Lake Tahoe. James William Robertson, 71, has been living at Lakeland ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../canadian-sex-offender-...

Say goodbye to fall — snow in the forecast

The strong low-pressure system that is expected to develop over the Gulf of Alaska this weekend could bring cold temps, wind and snow to the Lake Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../say-goodbye-to-fall...

S. Tahoe pot applications, complaint forms online

South Lake Tahoe residents cultivating medical marijuana must submit an application for a permit no later than Dec. 20 or face a fine of $1000 per day. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-pot-applica...

Summer soft for retailers on North Shore

Soft retail sales during the peak tourist season led to the closure of two venerable North Lake Tahoe stores but other business owners in Incline Village ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../summer-soft-for-r...

Police arrest Canadian child molester in South Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Delays in securing the necessary warrant allowed a convicted child molester who was wanted by Canadian authorities to live in South Lake Tahoe for nearly a year before...

TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards

By Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.

Tahoe Pride's Monthly LGBTQ & Friends Mixer

Tahoe Pride's Monthly LGBTQ & Friends Mixer, Tuesday, October 11, 6-9 pm, this month at Rockwater/Murphy's Irish Pub, 787 Emerald Bay Rd. Tahoe Pride events are open to all; you are welcome to join us as we meet with new and old friends. Please visit Tahoe Pride on Facebook for more information.

Family, friends remember fallen soldier

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As far back as James Keough can remember, his younger brother Garrett Fant wanted to be in U.S. Army."Ever since he was a little kid, it's what he had always wanted to...

City adopts interim budget, changes 'State of the City' date

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole will give a "State of the City" address two days earlier than previously scheduled.The address is now scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 18 at Lake...

Chris Isaak's 'Heart Shaped World' includes Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A couple of things about Chris Isaak: n His concerts are attended by women who will look you in the eyes long and winsomely.n His songs are used in movies.Regarding the l...

Chris Isaak's 'Heart Shaped World' includes Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A couple of things about Chris Isaak: n His concerts are attended by women who will look you in the eyes long and winsomely.n His songs are used in movies.Regarding the l...

Award-winning poet to launch book at reading

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College will host a reading by Jason Schossler, winner of the 2010 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize at 7 p.m. Oct. 7. The reading will launch ...

Christmas Cheer: The bikes are back

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In keeping with a many-year tradition, the Harleys and the other big bikes will roar down the highway from the Horizon Resort and Casino to the "Y," left around the corne...

Fall has arrived at the farmers market

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Walking up to the farmers market this week, I was overtaken by the fall feeling. The morning air was still a little crisp, and pumpkins and squash have joined the amaz...

Tahoe Tallac Association station places in Lake Tahoe Marathon

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Tallac Association's "Valhalla Boathouse Mile" water aid station took a share of first place in the Lake Tahoe Marathon's annual contest for best decorated, ...

NV Energy to lower rates for Nevada power customers

Effective Saturday, Oct. 1, NV Energy will decrease its overall electric rates by 2.43 percent for northern Nevada customers including those in Stateline, Zephyr Cove and Incline Village.

Tahoe Toastmasters member takes second

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Toastmasters is an international organization with clubs all over the world. Members practice public speaking to help them overcome their fears and develop communicati...

What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin? A winning home sweet honey cake

On Sept. 28 through the 30th is the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The two sweet superfoods of autumn are believed to bring sweet dreams for the oncoming year. I'm Catholic, but I thought, "If ...

What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin? A winning home sweet honey cake

On Sept. 28 through the 30th is the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The two sweet superfoods of autumn are believed to bring sweet dreams for the oncoming year. I'm Catholic, but I thought, "If ...

Aquarium store to feature shark tank

Sharks in Lake Tahoe may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but with the opening of the town's newest business, Rich Aquarium and Pet Supply, it might just become reality.Among thousands of var...

New route between Minden and Carson City, simplified fares greet BlueGo bus riders

A simplified fare structure will greet BlueGo passengers this weekend and a new route between Minden and Carson City begins Monday, the Tahoe Transportation District announced today.

The new fare and route structure allows BlueGo to hold the line on bus fares without major price increases on its main routes and enables the transportation system to operate in a positive and sustainable manner.

Soldier had hopes of becoming a teacher

Garrett Fant knew since he was a young boy that he wanted to be a soldier. He enlisted in the Army as soon as he was old enough, dismissing pleas from his brother to join him in the Navy. Family members spoke with the San Francisco Chronicle about the young man, including his aspirations to return to South Tahoe to teach. Go here for the story.

KUDOS & KINDNESS: 2011 Fire Fest a great success

Congratulations, everyone, on an exceptional Fire Fest event this past Saturday. The weather was perfect, the crowd was steady and the food delicious.We are estimating about 1,000 guests, vendors a...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Tremendous Autumn Fest support

The Autumn Fest Planning Committee sincerely thanks the multitudes of volunteers and sponsors who made Autumn Fest possible last Sunday!Your support, in many forms, made this fundraiser for the Lak...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: A great community success story

South Lake Tahoe Women's Center would like to share our deepest appreciation of our community supporters for their charitable contributions toward the success of the 12th annual Sunset Gala Bali Ba...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to the Highway 50 work crew

This is Daniel, the guy on the three-wheel bike. I would like to thank the road crew on U.S. Highway 50 for helping me with my bike to get out of the way of their work area.They were good enough to...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Proud to live in community that values health, recreation

Proud to live in community that values health, recreationCongratulations to everyone who finished the Athleta Iron Girl Lake Tahoe Triathlon! Your energy, positive attitudes and smiles were contagi...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: It's not too late to stop state's plans for golf course

Anyone who values open space and concurs with the wisdom of Native Americans that all living things are interconnected, should be appalled by what is happening in Washoe Meadows State Park near Mey...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: What happened to our beautiful blue sky?

Just last week I was dwelling on what a beautiful fall we are having, especially the classic, pristine Tahoe blue sky. As I drove over Spooner Summit this evening, I was appalled to see the brown s...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Dog owner is responsible for death

Regarding the car hitting the dog on Cayuga Circle on Sept. 13 at about 7:45 a.m.: It is sad when a dog gets killed by a car.My problem is that Jerry and Jane Starkey want to blame the car driver. ...

SIROTA: Painting the black: Sports mirror life

Despite recent odes to "post-racial" sensibilities, persistent racial wage and unemployment gaps show that prejudice is alive and well in America. Nonetheless, that truism is often angrily denied o...

Forest Service plans to burn Angora piles this fall

By Cheva Heck
U.S. Forest Service fire and fuels management crews plan to begin prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area this fall, burning piles created during the fuels reduction component of the Angora Ecosystem Restoration Project. Operations could begin as soon as next week.

Vikings unable to hold on against Elko

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This one hurts.South Tahoe led Elko High School 28-14 after the Vikings started the third quarter with a 55-yard diving touchdown run by Jacob Stowell. But by the time...

Opinion: Finding your inner artist

Robert Schimmel is a professional artist and teacher in South Lake Tahoe as well as host of “Lake Tahoe Art Scene” on KTHO radio on Thursdays at 5:15pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-finding-yo...

Apple season means time to make a pie

Publisher's note: Apples are being sold at the Tuesday farmers' market in South Lake Tahoe, which runs through Oct. 11. By Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../apple-s...

Placer County fighting to keep its water

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Resort at Squaw Creek operators face federal lawsuit

A property management company in Lake Tahoe violated federal law when it improperly handled a sexual harassment claim of a Resort at Squaw Creek employee, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equa...

Opinion: Time to sell the Olympic idea to the people of Tahoe-Reno ...

The return of the Winter Olympics to the Reno-Tahoe area took another step forward last week when officials of the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition confirmed to the U.S. Olympic Committee their inter...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole's state of the city address has been moved to Oct. 18 at 6pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. • Julia Mancuso left Chile for her home at Squaw Valley to shoot a profile piece...

Candidate Forum

A candidate forum the South Tahoe Public Utility District election will be held at Harrah's Convention Center on Oct. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. The forum is sponsored by Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe. Ann Swallow will moderate.

Smoke detectors in homes save lives

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Two high school students cited for marijuana possession

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two South Tahoe High School students were cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia Monday following a K-9 search around student vehicles, said Lt. David S...

Nev. warrant for gang rival in Hells Angel killing

SPARKS, Nev. (AP) - Police in Nevada and California are looking for a 53-year-old member of a motorcycle gang accused of killing the president of the San Jose chapter of the rival Hells Angels club...

Hundreds of plants, animals up for new protections

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The Obama administration is taking steps to extend new federal protections to a list of imperiled animals and plants that reads like a manifest for Noah's Ark - from the melo...

Snow on the way? Weather advisory issued for Sierra

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a storm on the way next week, the National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for South Lake Tahoe and much of the region."After a period of rela...

1,100-acre fire near NV-CA line fully contained

BRIDGEPORT, Calif. (AP) - Fire crews have fully contained a wildfire near the California-Nevada line that burned more than 1,100 acres five miles west of Bridgeport, Calif.Nearly 300 firefighters b...

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