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Snowmobiler killed in avalanche identified as Minden man
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 9:02amGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - A Minden man was killed in an avalanche 3:30 p.m. Friday after he triggered an avalanche at the Hope Valley Snowmobile Recreation Area.Daniel Kuhner, 35, was riding his snow...
Snowmobiler killed in avalanche identified as Minden man
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 9:02amGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - A Minden man was killed in an avalanche 3:30 p.m. Friday after he triggered an avalanche at the Hope Valley Snowmobile Recreation Area.Daniel Kuhner, 35, was riding his snow...
Drop in skier visits brings Vail Resorts revenue down
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 8:46amSnow, wind expected today
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 8:41amMonday's mild temperatures were expected to be followed by up to 2 inches of snow and high winds today."A strong cold front will move across eastern California and western Nevada" Monday night and ...
Sheriffs seek next of kin for twin sisters found dead
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 8:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office needs assistance in locating the next of kin of two elderly twins, Patricia and Joan Miller, 73, who were found dead in their South ...
History: Snowshoe Thompson created a legacy with his Sierra treks
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 2:01amNLTRA puts up money to help acquire Tahoe City golf course
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 2:00amColumn: A Change Will Do You Good
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 10:13pm(Editor's note: This is the third in a regular feature by South Lake Tahoe-based Certified Wellness Coach and Advanced Integrative Therapist Krista Kline. Visit her website at www.kristaekline.com.)
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of creating a vision plan in order to begin getting what you want out of life. Just ONE thing you’d like to be different. Many people when faced with this task don’t know where to start because they get overwhelmed with thinking about ALL the things they want to change. Suddenly their eyes glaze over, their thoughts race in a thousand different directions, and frustration or helplessness sets in. Making changes just feels too difficult or even impossible to tackle.
Nevada Political Season Gets Under Way Today With Dozens Of Candidates Filing For Office
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 9:40pmCARSON CITY – There was a flurry of candidates filing for office and some political maneuvering today as Nevada’s 2012 election season officially got under way.
Over 90 candidates filed for a variety of offices in Clark County.
Another 17 filed with the Secretary of State’s office and others filed in their respective counties around the state.
7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 6:09pmThe Sierra Nevada Alliance is hosting the 7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the MontBleu Showroom on Saturday, March 6 at 7:00PM. A silent auction will also be available with such items as Sierra-at-Tahoe Lift Tickets, Lava Cap Winery Private Tour and Tasting, and Two Nights Stay at the Yosemite Bug.
311 with special guests The Dirty Heads at MontBleu
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 5:51pmThe popular American rock group 311 takes the stage March 6 performing an array of chart-topping songs from their 10 albums. Their latest album, Universal Pulse, released earlier this year includes hit singles, “Sunset in July” and “Count Me In.”
The Dirty Heads, reggae rock band from Southern California, kicks off the show with a melodic style that includes hip hop and punk genres. Their debut album, “Any Port in a Storm,” was released in 2008.
Prescribed fire resumes Tuesday at Lake Tahoe on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 5:38pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume controlled pile burning on Kingsbury Grade near Andria Drive Tuesday, March 6.
The size of the operation will depend on the condition of the area, according to the Forest Service. Crews may continue operations through the week and possibly through the weekend, weather and conditions permitting.
Lake Tahoe Cruises Ski Shuttle to Northstar
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 5:32pmThe Tahoe Queen has brought back its popular Ski Shuttle service which runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April. The shuttle and scenic cruise will take guests from Ski Run Marina to Northstar, serving a buffet-style breakfast as passengers enjoy the views of the lake.
Tahoe Queen "Apres Ski Cruise" Wednesdays
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 5:16pmTahoe Queen, an authentic Mississippi paddlewheeler, is offering Après Ski Cruise
every Wednesday through spring.The one-and-a-half-hour Après Ski Cruise offers lively DJ entertainment and happy hour food and drink specials for purchase. Ticket price is $19 per adult and boarding starts at 5:30 PM at Ski Run Marina. Brought to you by Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Authorities ask for help in locating family of twin elderly South Lake Tahoe sisters found dead
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 4:52pmThe El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating family members of elderly twins, Patricia and Joan Miller, 73, who were found dead in their South Lake Tahoe home on February 26. The nature of their deaths hasn't been determined, however, foul play has been ruled out, said Sheriff's Lt. Bryan Golmitz. The cause and manner of death is still being investigated by El Dorado County Sheriff’s detectives and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
Lake Tahoe Home & Garden Show at Lake Tahoe Community College April 27-28
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 4:50pmThe Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show, presented by Golden Bear Events, will be held in the Physical Education Gymnasium at Lake Tahoe Community College. The show will be Friday, April 27 from 4 pm to 8 pm; and Saturday, April 28, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Sponsorships are still available. Booths are available for $250 each for the entire show. Both are limited, and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. For more information about a sponsorship or to reserve a booth, please call JoAnn at (530) 544-7412 or email jctahoewriter@hotmail.com
Magnitude-4.0 quake shakes San Francisco Bay area
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 1:06pmSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Two small, back-to-back earthquakes shook San Francisco Bay area residents awake Monday morning but appeared to leave no serious damage or injury.The U.S. Geological Survey rep...
Snowmobiler dies after triggering Sierra avalanche
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 12:51pmMARKLEEVILLE, Calif. (AP) -A man riding a snowmobile has died after he apparently triggered an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Alpine County.The Sierra Avalanche Center reports that the...
Snowmobiler dies after triggering Sierra avalanche
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 12:51pmMARKLEEVILLE, Calif. (AP) -A man riding a snowmobile has died after he apparently triggered an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Alpine County.The Sierra Avalanche Center reports that the...
Jamie Anderson wins European Open
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:50amUnder sunny Switzerland skies, Jamie Anderson snapped up the top spot at the Ticket To Ride's European Open slopestyle competition for the second year in a row.Her run consisted of her signature ca...
Jamie Anderson wins European Open
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:50amUnder sunny Switzerland skies, Jamie Anderson snapped up the top spot at the Ticket To Ride's European Open slopestyle competition for the second year in a row.Her run consisted of her signature ca...
South Shore hoops players named to all-league teams
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:46amJacob Stowell was the lone South Shore boys' basketball player to be selected by league coaches for the first team All-Mount Rose League. On the girls' side, South Tahoe's Bailey David and Whittell...
Should Bishop Gorman play for state titles against public schools?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:35amIf you are a high school sports enthusiast, mark Tuesday on your calendar. It's a day that could change the landscape of high school sports forever.According to a memo released to board members, th...
Heavenly Lake Tahoe opens expert terrain at Mott Canyon
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:30amA recent winter storm that blanketed Heavenly Mountain Resort with as much as three-and-a-half feet of new snow has allowed the resort to open three quarters of the mountain, including the double-black diamond, expert-only Mott Canyon. Now with 3,600 open acres, Heavenly is offering the most skiable terrain at Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe/Truckee biomass meeting next week to discuss potential health impacts
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:22amTRUCKEE, Calif. - A grant awarded to Placer County will be used to help residents learn about the health impact of the proposed biomass energy facility off Highway 89 on Cabin Creek Road, officials...
Braun strikes out in 2 at-bats against Giants split squad; Bees delay Giants second game
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:06amPHOENIX (AP) - If his spring training debut was any indication, earplugs might come in handy for Ryan Braun this season.The reigning NL MVP was heckled while striking out in his only two at-bats...
Raptors snap five-game losing streak against Warriors
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 10:58amTORONTO (AP) - DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, James Johnson had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat Golden State, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Warriors.Amir...
Blues complete season sweep of Sharks with 3-1 win
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 10:54amSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks serve as a sort of measuring stick for St. Louis after making the Western Conference finals the past two seasons while the Blues have missed the playo...
Saints Williams to meet with NFL after bounties uncovered
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 10:51amNow that the NFL has uncovered a big-money bounty program for players in New Orleans, it likely will zero in on other teams Gregg Williams worked for.That means the Titans, Redskins, Jaguars and...
McIlroy wins Honda and becomes golf's new No. 1
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 10:48amPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Rory McIlroy, the new No. 1 player in golf, is not easily rattled.He didn't see a scoreboard in the final round of the Honda Classic until he walked onto the eigh...
Column: McIlroy is the new face of golf
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 10:42amFor more months than we care to think about, the only real question in golf has been this: What's wrong with Tiger?Maybe now we should be asking what's going so well with golf.Plenty, if you jud...
Transportation and the Economy Kicks Off Tahoe Regional Young Professionals
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 8:14amTahoe Regional Young Professionals’ development and education speaker series kicks off, March 15, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport’s Flight Deck Restaurant and Bar with Alfred Knotts, principal planner/project manager for the Tahoe Transportation District.
Gardnerville couple suing ski resort in accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 8:00amGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - A Gardnerville woman is recovering from a head injury after she was struck by a Heavenly Mountain Resort employee while skiing down the slow run at Heavenly Mountain Resort.Eli...