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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...
Column: Ravens focused on the wrong body part
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 11:12amMost of their fans and more than a few guys on the Baltimore Ravens' side of the ball spent the past week arguing over the strength of Joe Flacco's arm. Turns out they should have paid more atte...
Last-minute failures end Ravens' season, 23-20
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 11:09amFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens were just 14 yards away from the Super Bowl. They came no closer.Lee Evans had a ball stripped from his hands in the end zone, Dennis Pitta had anot...
Williams, 49ers fumble away chance at Super Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 11:05amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Kyle Williams fumbled the punt that ultimately ended the San Francisco 49ers' quest for a Super Bowl berth.Plenty of his teammates were ready to share the blame.Williams' se...
Steelers QB settles lawsuit alleging '08 rape in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:49amRENO, Nev. - Lawyers for Ben Roethlisberger and a woman who accused him of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino in 2008 have reached a settlement that ends her civil lawsuit against the Steelers...
Finding a Crowd Free Tahoe: Tahoe ski maker taking innovative strides
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:44amWell it looks like a decent, season starting storm cycle is on track for the western United States. What a fetch this one has, too, drawing moisture out of the tropics, plugging it into a consol...
Proud to Say: Bowman flies into semifinals
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:39amThis has been a whirlwind of a week for South Tahoe's Maddie Bowman. The superpipe freeskier lost a role model in Sara Burke who passed away from injuries while practicing the very sport Bowman com...
As the Bull Wheel Turns: Snow dances look to be paying off ... but don't stop
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:36amThis is the big weekend that we've all been waiting for. We've gotten down on our knees and prayed, did the most outrageous snow calls and of course have been doing the snow dances and finally we m...
Calif jobless rate dips to lowest level since 2009
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:09amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's unemployment rate dipped slightly in December to 11.1 percent, its lowest rate since 2009, the state reported Friday.The rate is two-tenths of a percentage po...
Multistate personhood push kindles abortion debate
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:06amNEW YORK (AP) - In poll after poll, Americans say the economy is the paramount issue facing the nation, with hot-button social issues trailing far behind. Nonetheless, abortion will likely be in th...
Locals launch Lake Tahoe Swimming Society
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:04am
While it is cold and snowy outside now, swimming Lake Tahoe is the furthest from many minds. But not for a group of power swimmers who are preparing for water recreation after the snow melts.
Lake Tahoe swim enthusiasts Karen Rogers, adventure swimmer Jamie Patrick, local triathlete Rob Laurie, ski patroller Garrett Harley and photographer Brian Patterson and have announced the formation of the Lake Tahoe Swimming Society.
Patriots favored by Vegas books to win Super Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:00amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas casinos have made the New England Patriots favorites to win the Super Bowl thanks to their national following, a decade of winning and the playoff mystique of quarterback...
Patriots favored by Vegas books to win Super Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:00amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas casinos have made the New England Patriots favorites to win the Super Bowl thanks to their national following, a decade of winning and the playoff mystique of quarterback...
Bills would let NJ avoid US ban on sports betting
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 8:59amTRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Two New Jersey congressmen plan to introduce separate bills Monday that would let their state offer legal sports betting.U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo, a Cape May County Republican,...
Steelers QB settles lawsuit alleging '08 rape
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 8:57amRENO, Nev. (AP) - Lawyers for Ben Roethlisberger and a woman who accused him of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino in 2008 have reached a settlement that ends her civil lawsuit against the Ste...
The unforgettable fire: Washoe Drive blaze
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 8:51amCARSON CITY, Nev. - A drive along Highway 395 through Pleasant Valley Saturday morning gives but a glimpse of the tragedy that struck the area little more than 24 hours earlier.A light dusting o...
Douglas jobless climbs to 13.8 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 8:43amMINDEN, Nev. - Douglas County's jobless numbers nudged back up in December.Total employment in Douglas held rock steady at 17,930 workers, but the number of jobless went up by 60 to 2,860, increasi...
Lake Tahoe weather: Winter storm warning until 4 p.m.; 4-8 more inches of snow possible
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 7:56amLAKE TAHOE - A winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. Monday for the greater Truckee/Tahoe region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.Snow is expected to increase in ...
Meeting will focus on new Douglas County senior center
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 2:00amMisuse of snowblower could mean fewer fingers to operate it
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 2:00amSchool districts struggle to comply with Voters Rights Act
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:59amFirst Tahoe storm tests snowshoe agility during cocktail races
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 9:18pmJudge hears arguments in sealing forest fire documents case
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 2:40pmLiberty Energy in process of changing name, rebranding
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 1:34pmCold cases share similarities to alleged Naso crimes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Among the files of South Lake Tahoe's cold cases lies the murder of 17-year-old Kathleen Keohane in 1976.Keohane's body was found beneath the Truckee River Bridge. Her...
N. Nevada groups create kindness initiative in philanthropist’s name
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: Is Internet freedom or Web piracy the bigger issue?
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 2:00am