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South Shore grad killed in Afghanistan

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Tahoe High School graduate was killed while serving in Afghanistan this week.Spc. Garrett Fant, 21, died Monday after his unit was attacked with an improvised ...

South Tahoe grad Army Spc. Garrett Fant dies in Afghanistan

UPDATE: 9:50AM: We received word this morning that U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, 4th Calvary, died on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan. He was 21-years old and listed as attending South Tahoe High School. The U.S. Army has not sent an official notice of his death but it has been confirmed through the news organization KSAL out of Fort Riley, Kansas. Fant's mother is Julia Towle Farell of South Lake Tahoe.

The U.S. Army announcement to the press came this morning but details have remained vague. News also reached Fant's Facebook page. Word surfaced from family friend and Gold Star Mother Patty Smith, who's son Sgt. Tim Smith, of South Lake Tahoe, died April 7. 2008 in Iraq. According to KSAL, Garrett Fant died due to injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan. He was on patrol in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar Province on Monday of this week when the IED detonated.

Fant, who was listed on KSAL News Radio as being from American Canyon, Calif., was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Fant joined the Army in March 2009 as an indirect fire infantryman. This was his first deployment. Fant's awards include the Combat Infantryman's Badge, NATO Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, and the Army Service Ribbon.

Tahoe retailers: Some sunny, some blue

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 and Tahoe City say sales are still going s...

Obama administration approves solar loans in Nevada, Arizona

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Energy Department on Wednesday approved two loan guarantees worth more than $1 billion for solar energy projects in Nevada and Arizona, two days before the expiration date of ...

Opinion: Don't change Washoe Meadows State Park

A public hearing, to approve redrawing the boundaries between State Park and State Recreation Area will be held at 9am Oct. 21 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-dont-c...

Tribune Sports Talk

Joe Proudman and Tim Parsons talk South Lake football as South Tahoe takes on Elko on Friday and Whittell takes on Battle Mountain on Saturday.--Tribune Sports TalkSeptember, 29 2011 9:12 pm MST...

McAvoy Layne keeps spirit of Mark Twain alive

Layne's popular “Mark Twain's Tales of Tahoe” summer cruises take place aboard the two sternwheelers that ply Lake Tahoe – the Tahoe Queen and the M.S. Dixie II. Layne played the ghost of Samu...

League appeals Sierra Colina decision

Back to court – that is where the Sierra Colina project is going because the League to Save Lake Tahoe is appealing last month's ruling. U.S. District Judge Robert Jones in Reno had ruled in the d...

K-9 units find drugs at STHS, 2 students suspended

Two South Tahoe High School students have been suspended and face criminal charges after School Resources Officer Aaron Crawford said marijuana and paraphernalia were found in their vehicles on campus...

Fishing report through Oct. 4

Here is this week's fishing report through Oct. 4, 2011. This report covers rivers, lakes and streams in the Sierra, Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.

Outdoors with Don Q: Fall fishing and hanging it up for the season

By Don Quilici
With winter weather creeping around the corner, and with many California waters scheduled to close for the year on Nov. 15, this is my annual reminder for those fishermen who plan to hang it up for the year after a few more fall casts.
Many of you prefer not to fish during the winter months or have absolutely no interest in ice fishing, so this article is specifically written for you. (Hmmm, come to think of it, this article is also worth reading by those of you who plan to continue fishing until the weather warms back up, again).

Free gift for first time mammogram patients

Tahoe Forest Health System celebrates National Breast Health Awareness Month by ... Tahoe Forest Hospital utilizes the most advanced technology to perform ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../free-gift-for-fi...

Realtors earn specialized certificate for South Tahoe

Eighteen Realtors recently earned the South Tahoe Association of Realtors Area Specialist Certification. The course and exams are necessary to earn the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../realtors-earn-speci...

League appeals Sierra Colina decision

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The League to Save Lake Tahoe filed an appeal Wednesday to an August court decision that would have allowed a South Shore housing development to move forward.The environm...

Bob Dog Pizza at Meyers Station rallies for Tahoe Valley PTA

Bob Dog Pizza at Meyers Station will host a fundraiser for Tahoe Valley Elementary School PTA Annual Walk-A-Thon on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Bob Dog Pizza is located at 3141 U.S. Hwy. 50 in Meyers
530-577-2364. See a full menu at www.BobDogPizza.com. Delivery, Eat-in, Pick-Up or Take-n-Bake.
Mention Tahoe Valley when ordering. 25 percent of the profits donated back to Tahoe Valley PTA to fund field trips.

Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe celebrates festivals, fall colors and fine dining

NEWS RELEASE — Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina, Lake Tahoe’s favorite family resort, is gearing down for an anticipated season of fall colors, crisp mountain air, special events, activities, dining with a view and lakefront lodging value.

Located on Tahoe’s south shore, Camp Richardson is an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca. The fall season offers warm days and sweater-wearing nights that allow guests to take in hiking, biking, live music and beach time without the larger summer crowds.

Grateful Dead's live show continues with Dark Star Orchestra

"I think we're in the 1,960s right now," said Rob Koritz, referring to numerals, not a decade.Koritz is one of the drummers in the Dark Star Orchestra which plays homage to one of seminal 1960s cre...

10th Annual Village Oktoberfest at Squaw Valley

Break out the dirndls and scrub your knees before donning a pair of lederhosen.The 10th annual Village Oktoberfest at Squaw Valley happens Saturday, Oct. 1.The Bavarian-style action begins at 2 p.m...

Living to tell about it, adventure reporter appears at Twain Center

Writing or speaking, Paul McHugh can wax eloquence."There's a bifurcation between the skill sets and you have to jump over the gap," said McHugh, who is just as likely to metaphorically pole vau...

Soooo Money!

Baseball is a favorite muse of poets and storytellers drawn by the game's rhythms and slow simmer. Though watching it seems idyllic for a lazy summer afternoon, the thwack of a bat and ball conn...

Author Of New Public Pension Reform Report Says Radical Changes Needed To Protect Taxpayers

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
Scott Beaulier is no fan of states borrowing money, but in his new working paper on transitioning public pensions to 401(k) style plans to reduce taxpayer liabilities to pay retirement benefits, the Troy University professor says it is an option worth considering.

Positive vibrations from Ziggy and friends

Following in his father's footsteps, Ziggy Marley drew a crowd of locals and visitors, showing that he truly is the heir as the king of reggae. Natty kicked off the evening with some upbeat regg...

Vikings best Incline in three games

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Drew Norberg started things off with a kill, and ended the match with one as well to lift South Tahoe over Incline on Tuesday night. The junior had 12 kills on the day fo...

BUSH Coming to Tahoe's MontBleu, Nov. 26

To launch the ski season and “The Sound of Winter” in South Lake Tahoe, MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa and Heavenly Mountain Resort presents multi-platinum rock band BUSH on Saturday, Nov. 26. The band is celebrating the release of "The Sea of Memories," their first new album in 10 years, and their chart-topping lead single, “The Sound of Winter.”

Vogelgesang: 'The key word in STPUD is public'

Publisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is profiling the six candidates who will be on the Nov. 8 ballot for the South Tahoe Public Utility District board. They are being published in the order they wer...

Vikings searching for consistency this week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each week, coach Kevin Hennessee says his team needs to be consistent on offense and defense. After last weeks 49-20 loss to Dayton High, it was no different this week as...

McIntyre leads Jets special teams

While mostly comprising players who don't start on offense or defense, special teams units often are involved in the most important plays of a football game. Such was the case Sunday when the Jets'...

How do you like me now?

OAKLAND - He stood at the 50-yard line before 62,000 screaming, black-clad fans. Photographers and cameramen lined the field for a nationally televised football game in the Coliseum. This was the N...

Solar Home Tour in South Lake Tahoe Oct. 1

Check out this Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture item on the Oct. 1 South Lake Tahoe Solar Home Tour. And go here for more about Tahoe Solar Designs.

City announces marijuana grow reporting system

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe has set up an online system to report suspected marijuana grows in residences, according to a Tuesday announcement from the city.Residents can submit the...

'Great ShakeOut' public earthquake drill registration begins

All California and Nevada residents, businesses, schools and organizations are urged to register now to be part of the world’s largest public earthquake drill - “The Great ShakeOut.” The University of Nevada, Reno’s Seismology Laboratory is again teaming Nevada up with California and new partners Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and Guam to build awareness and get residents to practice how to respond in an earthquake.

South Shore fuels and healthy forest project takes next step

By Cheva Heck
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a project that would implement extensive forest thinning along Lake Tahoe's South Shore to reduce the risk of high-intensity wildfire and improve forest health. Under the Healthy Forest Restoration Act (HFRA), the release of the FEIS triggers the 30-day objection period for the project. Only those who have previously submitted written comments on this project may file an objection.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: City must ban marijuana dispensaries

The City Council passed an ordinance regulating medical marijuana dispensaries' operations. It is unfortunate it failed to realize drug dealers are notoriously dishonest. Why would they abide by ru...

SAUNDERS: Dems' math problem discredits science ideas

On Friday, Solyndra execs Brian Harrison and Bill Stover invoked their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. They refused to answer questions at a hearing of the House Energy and Commer...

Rainbow Dance Friday at the senior center

Everyone of all ages is invited to come, enjoy listening and/or dancing to the great music of the 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band on Friday, Sept. 30. It is a "Rainbow Dance." Wearing multi-colors is opt...

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah day

Temple Bat Yam, serving South Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Dayton and Carson Valley, welcomes members and visitors to join in observance of special services in anticipation of the Jewish High Holy Days...

Awards to recognize bicycling achievements

The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, a bicycle advocacy organization promoting bicycle use and safety in the region, is announcing that nominations are open for the third annual Lake Tahoe Bicycle Ach...

Awards to recognize bicycling achievements

The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, a bicycle advocacy organization promoting bicycle use and safety in the region, is announcing that nominations are open for the third annual Lake Tahoe Bicycle Ach...

DEATH NOTICE: Edward John Turnbow

Edward John Turnbow, 85 of Carson City, passed away on Sept. 24, 2011. Mr. Turnbow was born on May 13, 1926, in Shafter, Calif., the son of Walter B. and Lillian B. (Qualls) Turnbow. He is survived...

$10 flu shots starting Thursday

The El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division, has announced the dates for its annual series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe.The vaccine to protect a...

$10 flu shots starting Thursday

The El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division, has announced the dates for its annual series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe.The vaccine to protect a...

Non-invasive Halo breast test identifies potential cancer risks

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer affects 1 out of 8 women. This is a growing concern, since many breast cancers are found after the disease has been developing for years.Taho...

Non-invasive Halo breast test identifies potential cancer risks

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer affects 1 out of 8 women. This is a growing concern, since many breast cancers are found after the disease has been developing for years.Taho...

We Can! Challenge: Week 2

Being active is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy and fight obesity. Let's Move! is an organization working hard to change our children's health and wellness that is spear...

We Can! Challenge: Week 2

Being active is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy and fight obesity. Let's Move! is an organization working hard to change our children's health and wellness that is spear...

Philanthropist gives from heart

Philanthropist Jessica Ledbetter continues to support Lake Tahoe Community College programs and students with her recent gift of scholarships. In 2008, Jessica gave a major gift to create the Ledbe...

Pet of the week: Murphy

--Pet of the week: MurphySeptember, 28 2011 9:41 am MST...

How to recognize and relieve your pet's pain

Acute pain results from a single injury event, surgery, inflammation or infection. Chronic pain is ongoing due to disease or the aging process. Our best friends, especially cats, tend to hide injur...

Highway construction pinching businesses

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Though just about everyone agrees construction on Highway 50 is necessary, the work is impacting businesses along the Trout Creek to Ski Run Boulevard corridor."I real...

Quiet Council Meeting Yields Interim Budget

By Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council met Tuesday to pass an interim budget in an effort to have more time to work out labor negotiation and budget shortfall issues that have the community up in arms. There were no comments offered by council or the public, and the motion passed unanimously. Prior to the meeting there was a closed session for bargaining units to meet, and following was another closed session for council to hear the latest of the negotiations.

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