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Iron Girl Triathlon brings economic boost to Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:30pmThe Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon at Tahoe South, Sept. 18, attracted an estimated 1,000 participants, visitors, families and fans from California, Nevada, and 14 other states, local tourism officials report.
Forest Service responds to two wildland fires near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:05pmThe U.S Forest Service responded two two fires on Friday: One at D.L Bliss State park at Lake Tahoe's west shore and the other near Dick's Lake in the Desolation Wilderness.
STHS soccer splits at Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 2:13pmThe boys' soccer team lost 3-0 at Sparks High School on Thursday. The girls team once again shut out their opponent, blanking Sparks 7-0. Coach Chris DeLeon said it was his subs on Thursday that pl...
Greenwave wipes out Vikings
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 2:11pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One team played good volleyball, while the other dropped the ball. The Fallon Greenwave came to South Tahoe and beat the Vikings in four games, winning the final three...
South Tahoe grad records 1,000 digs for Swarthmore College
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 2:09pmIn the 60-year history of the Swarthmore College volleyball program, only four individuals have recorded 1,000 career digs. On Tuesday night from Tarble Pavilion in Swathmore, Penn. against Ursi...
WHS soccer falls to Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 2:07pmINCLINE VILLAGE, NEV. - Whittell High School took on Incline on the road on Thursday, with the boys dropping their match 2-1 and the girls losing 2-0.The boys ended their six-game scoreless drought...
Proud to Say: STHS boys' soccer has 12 senior rookies
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 2:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In last week's rout of Dayton High School, the boys' soccer team scored 13 goals. While that is special in its own right, a goal from Jason Reum in the 68th minute of ...
Motorcycle and large truck collide near Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 1:47pmA motorcycle apparently collided with a large truck this afternoon in the Carson Spur area near Kirkwood Mountain Resort and State Route 88.
According to police scanner traffic, the motorcyclist was pinned underneath the truck, possibly a big rig. A CALSTAR air ambulance was dispatched to the accident scene. A ground ambulance was, at last report at around 2:40 p.m, to transport the downed cyclist to a zone cleared for CALSTAR to land.
City budget meeting rescheduled for Oct. 11
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The South Lake Tahoe City Council has moved a meeting on its proposed 2011-2012 fiscal year budget from Sept. 27 to next month.The budget discussion, which could include t...
New report pushes the importance of conservation industry
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the Obama administration seeks to spur job growth across the country, a new report urges the president to consider creating jobs by conserving public lands.Published b...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for supporting St. Theresa's outdoor education trip
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:25amSt. Theresa's School sixth and seventh graders recently went on an outdoor education field trip to the Eastern Sierras. We had a great time camping, hiking and swimming. We enjoyed seeing and learn...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Bijou parent teacher association thanks community for support
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:19amThe Bijou Community School Parent Teacher Association would like to thank all those who made our 2011 Walk-A-Thon a huge success.A big Bijou thank you goes to Aloha Ice Cream, Tahoe Keys Property O...
Meeting on golf course project next month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:17amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California State Park and Recreation Commission will meet at the South Shore next month to discuss aspects of a restoration project that would move nine holes of Lake...
Meeting on golf course project next month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:17amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California State Park and Recreation Commission will meet at the South Shore next month to discuss aspects of a restoration project that would move nine holes of Lake...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for help with Homecoming float
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:16amOn behalf of the Freshman Float Committee at South Lake Tahoe High School, we would like to express our thanks to the generous folks who contributed to this year's successful Homecoming Float.Blue ...
"One For the Road' premieres this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:11amPremier multimedia action sports brand Teton Gravity Research announces two Tahoe presentations of its new HD ski film, "One For The Road."The movie will premiere at Alpine Meadows main lodge at...
"One For the Road' premieres this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:11amPremier multimedia action sports brand Teton Gravity Research announces two Tahoe presentations of its new HD ski film, "One For The Road."The movie will premiere at Alpine Meadows main lodge at...
Trade canned goods for free entry at Friday's STHS football, volleyball road games
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:10amDayton High School will host a canned food drive in an effort to help out the community's food bank at Friday's South Tahoe vs. Dayton football and volleyball games.For every can people bring, it i...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Question about traffic construction projects
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:05amI live in a small town for a reason: I hate city traffic and commuting. What used to take five minutes to get around is now taking anywhere from 20 minutes to 45 minutes. There is traffic on Highwa...
What's cookin' at Callie's Cabin?: Cozy up to fall stir-fry pasta
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:03amWelcome to the world of pasta - the ultimate comfort food. It is versatile, healthy and easy to whip up. While sauces like pesto and marinara have their pros and cons, turning to a sauce-less pa...
What's cookin' at Callie's Cabin?: Cozy up to fall stir-fry pasta
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:03amWelcome to the world of pasta - the ultimate comfort food. It is versatile, healthy and easy to whip up. While sauces like pesto and marinara have their pros and cons, turning to a sauce-less pa...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Indolent driver shatters the heart of a neighborhood
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:59amA tragic incident occurred at Cayuga Circle on Sept. 13 at about 7:45 a.m. I was getting ready for work, taking things to my car while my beloved dog, Cooper, was lying on the street as he did many...
Stateline woman wins trip to this year's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:58amBeth Peterson of Stateline has won a trip to the 40th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 5-8.Peterson's name was drawn from over 12,000 sweepstakes entries.Peterson will be a return visi...
Foundation offers community grants
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:56amThe Incline Village-based Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation continues with its 15th anniversary celebration by announcing Celebrate Community Grants. This grant program will help Tahoe's non-profi...
SIROTA: Two heads of one political monster
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:56amBy now, probably everyone reading this is already sick of America's quadrennial political spectacle - the one in which politicians and media outlets ask us to believe that there remain vast differe...
Locals participate in National Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:49amMembers of the Boys & Girls Club joined thousands of club members across the country in celebration of the National Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids on Friday, Sept. 16.Each year clubs designate a...
Indolent driver shatters the heart of a neighborhood
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:48amA tragic incident occurred at Cayuga Circle on Sept. 13 at about 7:45 a.m. I was getting ready for work, taking things to my car while my beloved dog, Cooper, was lying on the street as he did many...
Question about traffic construction projects
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:43amI live in a small town for a reason: I hate city traffic and commuting. What used to take five minutes to get around is now taking anywhere from 20 minutes to 45 minutes. There is traffic on Highwa...
Two heads of one political monster
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:40amBy now, probably everyone reading this is already sick of America's quadrennial political spectacle - the one in which politicians and media outlets ask us to believe that there remain vast differe...
Gas leak at lower Kingsbury Grade prompts 'small area' evacuation
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:21amA natural gas leak, reported at around 8:50 this morning, has prompted the evacuation of a small area around the 200 block of S.R. 207 Kingsbury Grade, according to Tahoe Douglas Fire Chief Ben Sharit. The initial report came in from the contracting firm Peak Construction. It was reported as a 2-inch gas line leak. The leak was secured quickly by crews and Southwest Gas has arrived, Sharit said. The evacuation area are buildings at 290 Kingsbury Grade near the 7-Eleven.
South Tahoe Greenway moves forward
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:06amSouth Lake Tahoe residents are one big step closer to having their own multi-use trail that will connect major points through town."It feels really good to get to the milestone where most of the...
South Tahoe Greenway moves forward
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:06amSouth Lake Tahoe residents are one big step closer to having their own multi-use trail that will connect major points through town."It feels really good to get to the milestone where most of the...
New Book Chronicles Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 5:30am
A new book, " Fairest Picture – Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe," by David C. Antonucci describes Mark Twain’s experiences and travels at Lake Tahoe. Fairest Picture is the first and only book to describe Lake Tahoe as it was in Mark Twain’s time and reveal in detail the locations where he traveled, camped and stayed at luxury hotels.
Legendary Bob Margolin hooks up with Reno's Jason King Band
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 5:00amThe instructions were simple, inspirational and scary as hell."Steady Rollin'" Bob Margolin, who has performed with every blues star during the last four decades, including Muddy Waters for seve...
Grant allows more lead to be stripped from S. Tahoe homes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:21amSouth Tahoe was one of five communities this month to be awarded money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The others are San ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../grant-allows-more-lead...
Dugard files complaint against federal government
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:48pmDugard was kidnapped in 1991 from her South Lake Tahoe street when she was 11 years old. She was then held captive and repeatedly abused at the Antioch home of Phillip and Nancy Garrido. Dugard had tw...
Taylor Creek spill almost completely cleaned up
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:48pmUsed oil is what was dumped into Taylor Creek, according to water samples taken from the South Shore tributary that leads to Lake Tahoe. The contamination has been isolated and almost fully contained....
Miss Chinese competition comes to Tahoe and Reno
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:48pm23-30 event will take place in Lake Tahoe and Reno. The contest moves around the world each year, last year taking place in Australia. This is the first time the pageant has been in the United States....
Bike event is all about kids
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:48pmNevada State Parks in cooperation with the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Backcounrty Patrol, the Reno Wheelmen, and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association will host young riders, ages 6 to 16, for ...
Flu shots available on South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:39pmFlu and pneumonia vaccinations will be available at South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room on Oct. 12 from 3-7pm; and at the Stateline Medical Center ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../flu-shots-availa...
Small group owns 40% of Incline's lakefront property
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:39pmBillionaires and millionaires have flocked to Lake Tahoe to build estates for decades. But the recession has presented additional opportunities for those who ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../small-group-o...
Tahoe City's Fanny Bridge in need of rehab
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:39pmAfter 83 years of service, Tahoe City's landmark – but crumbling – Fanny Bridge may soon be relieved of major duty. Transportation officials have drawn up ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-citys-...
Tribune Sports Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 3:49pmJoe Proudman and Tim Parsons talk South Lake football as the Vikings travel to Dayton and Whittell faces Yerington at Home. --Tribune Sports TalkSeptember, 22 2011 4:51 pm MST...
Tourism focus groups know little about Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 1:56pmAnother mapmaker locatedVegasBeautiful Tahoe Winnemucca Wendover and Area 51 in approximately the right locations labeling the rest of the state asnothing ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tourism-focus-gr...
The Standards - A Cappella Quintet
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 1:53pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2011 - 7:00pm TAHOE ARTS PROJECT kicks off their 25th season with the a cappella quintet THE STANDARDS. The human voice, that’s how it all started for five brothers who shared a passion for music. Singing together at an early age, they began the makings of this one of a kind vocal group, forging a relationship beyond brotherhood and taking harmony to perfection. Hailed as one of the most sought after harmony vocal groups of today, The Standards have enjoyed success worldwide for their unique approach to vocal entertainment. Their shows offer more than just a typical music concert.
Location
MontBleu Theater
Stateline, NV
United States
38° 57' 44.6688" N, 119° 56' 23.6508" W
See map: Google Maps
Fuels reduction project impacts East Shore beach parking
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 1:11pmBy Lisa Herron
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin fuels reduction and forest health thinning work near two East Shore beaches the week of Sept. 26, 2011. The project areas are located on National Forest System lands on approximately 15 acres near the Chimney Beach parking lot and 18 acres near Secret Harbor Beach on the Lake Tahoe’s East Shore.
Motor oil identified in Taylor Creek spill
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 12:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Motor oil appears to be the substance that was dumped in Taylor Creek this weekend, according to Scott Ferguson, the chief of the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control ...
Jaycee Dugard Sues Feds Over Handling of Abductor
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:38amKidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard has filed a claim against the U.S. government over failings by federal parole agents to detect her presence in the home of sex offender Phillip Garrido from 1991 through 1999, according to her publicist. Go here for the Sacramento Bee story.
Jaycee Dugard sues feds over handling of abductor
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:09amSAN FRANCISCO-Jaycee Dugard is suing the federal government for failing to monitor the convicted sex offender who kidnapped her and held her captive for 18 years.The complaint filed in U.S. Distric...
OBITUARY - John E. Peery III - 6/22/58 - 8/31/11
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:06amJohn attended George Whitell High School,excelling in all sports. He graduated in 1977. After graduating from high school he moved to Santa Barbaraand established a successful electrical contrac...
