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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Policy sans science is like acting without thinking
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 5:00amRegarding the "Near and unclear" story recently: Claire Fortier expresses exasperation with the decline in the near-shore environmental quality, but her framing of the issue doesn't make sense.Ther...
GUEST COLUMN: Where are the heroes, the true patriots?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 5:00amBy "true patriots," I mean those in the sprit of "give me liberty or give me death." I appreciate and encourage the no-risk patriots, those who support our troops and proudly celebrate the Fourth o...
Douglas jobless rate holds steady
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 5:00amMINDEN, Nev. - While Douglas County employers continue to add jobs at a steady rate, the number of jobless continued to increase, also.The county's unemployment rate held steady at 14.1 percent, ac...
Tahoe Grille to host last business mixer of summer
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join TahoeChamber.org from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 for the September Business After Hours Mixer.Tahoe Grille is set to host this last hoorah of the summer on their newly ...
Workshop to focus on tourism, technology and marketing
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second annual SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop will provide hands on sessions on developing a social media strategy, online video, mobile marketing and mo...
Anderson Engineering celebrates grand opening
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - R.O. Anderson Engineering Inc. hosted the grand opening of its South Lake Tahoe office Sept. 9.Principal Planner Coleen Shade, AICP, LEED, along with Ralph Wenzinger, P.E...
Kingsbury paraglider crosses the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Somewhere near Onion Valley, soaring over the Southern Sierra, paraglider and Kingsbury resident Stephan Haase thought he was going down. He wasn't going to crash, but...
2 South Shore bike projects gain significant
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 11:22pmFirst came the approval Thursday by the California Tahoe Conservancy board (with Larry Sevison absent) to spend $50000 that will fund appraisals, preliminary title reports, easement descriptions, maps...
South Tahoe Vikings Homecoming Parade (PHOTO GALLERY)
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 6:11pm
Here are some photos of Saturday's South Tahoe Viking Homecoming Parade. Photos are courtesy of Vivian Gonterman of South Lake Tahoe.
NIAA approves more realignment
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 10:01amRENO, Nev. - Realignment, again, is one step closer to reality for Nevada high school athletics.At its meeting in Reno on Sept. 8, the realignment committee of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities...
Whittell Warriors lose to defending state champs
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 9:51amThe Whittell Warriors lost 59-0 to defending state champions, Pershing County High School, on the road on Friday night. The Warriors were able to keep the game manageable in the first quarter, limi...
Proud to Say: Local skater gets paid to rock out
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 9:43amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This column isn't intended to be all about sports, but more related to South Lake Tahoe. And though sports, whether recreational or competitive, is a big part of Tahoe...
WHS volleyball wins three straight
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 9:39amThe Warriors had a three game stretch this past week, playing Virginia City on Wednesday, North Tahoe on Thursday and Yerington on Friday, and it was a good week for them as they beat North Tahoe a...
As above so below, Lakeview project to enhance the area
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 8:24am
By Jessie Marchesseau
As the Lakeview Commons project in the middle of town plugs along, a building is taking shape near the El Dorado Beach boat ramp.
The two-story structure is intended, like most of the project, to enhance beachgoers’ experience at El Dorado Beach, as well as consolidate a number of different uses into one safe and secure location.
City tells employees to come up with budget solutions; final meeting slated for Sept. 27
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 8:15amBy Li Terrell
To a crowd of about 200, the South Lake Tahoe City Council met to hear the 2011-12 Budget Proposal from its city manager and finance director on Thursday. There was an obvious tension between the council and members of the public who attended the meeting, though the general sentiment of the council and city manager is that the deficit issues are not their fault, and that employee sacrifice is what is required to balance the budget.
Bouldering festival to highlight lesser known climbing spots
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 7:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From practice to sport to spotlight, a climbing discipline that was once relegated to goofing around or preparing for longer ascents will get its own event this weeken...
2 South Shore bike projects gain significant
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 6:48amWhile implementation of new bike trails at Lake Tahoe seems to move at a glacial pace, on the same day boards on both sides of the South Shore unanimously ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-south-shore-bi...
Organized ride along S. Tahoe bike paths
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 6:48amOn Sunday, a group bike ride called the Tahoe Bike Fun Ride will leisurely ride along South Lake Tahoe's bike path system from Stateline to Camp Richardson ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../organized-r...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 6:48am21 from 5:30-6:00pm at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe. For more info, call ( 530) 544.2266. • Need news from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency? ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-...
'Get Ready' campaign encourages preparedness
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Health Services Department is encouraging all residents to make sure they have updated preparedness plans and supplies readily available in the event...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you for hosting Leadership Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 5:00amTahoeChamber.org and the Leadership Lake Tahoe Task Force would like to offer a special thank you to Aston's Lakeland Village for providing transportation and meeting space for this year's Leadersh...
Stateline to stateline bikeway project moves forward
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County, working in partnership with 11 other local state and federal agencies, has completed its approved feasibility report for an entire bike path around the Ne...
Bike ride on South Tahoe's trail system rolls on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group bike ride called the "Tahoe Bike Fun Ride," will leisurely ride along the City's bike path system Sunday from Stateline to Camp Richardson and then back to Statel...
Stateline to stateline bikeway project moves forward
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County, working in partnership with 11 other local state and federal agencies, has completed its approved feasibility report for an entire bike path around the Ne...
Sierra silk reception at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bona Fide Books will host a reception for Dorothy Davis's collection, "Around the Lake in Silk," at Bona Fide HQ in Meyers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 29.The event is f...
Art Matters: A matter of the heart
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 5:00amWhat a phenomenal time our nation experienced leading up to the 10th anniversary of 9/11. From celebrating our innumerable heroes and soothing our still tender hearts and seared memories, to encour...
LIVE COVERAGE: Vikings homecoming game against Wooster
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 5:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Follow live coverage as the South Tahoe High School Vikings play a homecoming game against the Wooster Colts at Vikings Stadium.The Tribune will report on the game in ...
RGJ: At least 9 confirmed dead in Reno air race crash, 6 critically injured (W/VIDEO OF CRASH)
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 5:36pmThe Reno Gazette-Journal reports that at least nine people have died in the Reno Air Races crash. Among the dead include pilot Jimmy Leeward, for whom a memorial is planned today. Go here for the latest. A Victim Information Line has been established. Call (775) 972-6663.
More than 75 injured in air race crash
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 4:41pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - A World War II era fighter plane plunged into the grandstands Friday during a popular annual air show, injuring at least 75 spectators and leaving a horrific scene of bodies and w...
Gardnerville man witnesses air races crash
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 4:38pmGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - A Gardnerville Ranchos resident said he witnessed a fatal crash into thestands at the National Championship Air Races 4:30 p.m. Friday.Several casualties have been reported as ...
At least 75 seriously injured, 25 critically in Reno Air Races crash (W/VIDEO OF CRASH)
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 4:28pmThe Associated Press and KRNV News Channel 4 in Reno are reporting that at least 75 people have been injured, 25 critically after a P51 Mustang crashed in front of the grandstands at the Reno National Air Races at around 4 p.m. this afternoon. Keep up with the latest from the Reno Gazette-Journal. Go here for the latest.
Proam disc golf tourney in Tahoe Vista
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 4:09pmThe Tahoe Mountain Sports 5th Annual ProAm Disc Golf Tournament at the North Tahoe Regional Park 18hole disc golf is Oct 89 ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../proam-disc-golf-tourney-in-tahoe-......
Residents protest city job cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 2:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Plenty of anger, but few answers, were directed at the South Lake Tahoe City Council during a heated four hour special meeting Thursday night to discuss the 2011-2012 bud...
Opinion: S. Tahoe council meeting another disappointment
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 2:17pmThey are not talking at council meetings – I'm there to know. They are not writing letters or guest columns to/for Lake Tahoe News to share with others what is going on, their thoughts, desires an...
S. Tahoe council asks for help if workers want to keep jobs
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 2:17pmAfter nearly three hours, the South Lake Tahoe City Council turned the budget discussion on the nearly 200 people who attended the special meeting Thursday night. Councilman Bruce Grego led the charge...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 1:29pmThe Kids Fishing Derby at Tahoe Paradise Park's Lake Baron is Sept. ... Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is one of seven districts in California selected by ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../...
State Parks moves forward to relocate golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight or nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course could soon be moved into Washoe Meadows State Park as part of a controversial environmental restoration project.Californi...
Delicious delicacies are found at farmers market
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is no question that fall is on its way here in Tahoe. I usually surprise people when I remark about how much of a summer person I am living here, and although I ...
Second Sample the Sierra well attended
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 10:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - More than 1,500 foodies and wine aficionados converged on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, California for the Second Annual Sample the Sierra, which was held Sep...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin?: Harvest full moon custard
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 10:04amOn Sept. 12, the day of the September Harvest Full Moon, it inspired me. Actually I was going to cook up a pre-Autumn Stir Fry or Apple-Walnut Bundt Cake. But then, I listened to Neil Young's cl...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Community support appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 10:01amOn behalf of everyone involved is organizing the spaghetti dinner fundraiser and the Jazzercise class benefit for the Higgins family, we want to thank everyone who donated prizes and cash to raise ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Second annual Sample the Sierra was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 10:00amIf you were not on Ski Run Boulevard Sept. 4, then you might have been the only one.Crowds of people lined up to taste local food and wine at the second year of the Sample the Sierra farm to fork f...
GUEST COLUMN: More people should get mail delivered
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 9:55amIf you want to eliminate thousands of miles of local traffic a week, improve unsightly streets, bring in local jobs and careers, and save the city time and money, then you are in luck. There is an ...
SIROTA: University of hypocrisy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 9:54amIn the firmament of celebrated Americana, there is Mom, apple pie, football and beer - but there most certainly is not marijuana. As it relates to drugs, this bizarre culture has us implicitly acce...
Gaines takes nautical tour of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 9:51amTAHOE CITY - It's pretty common for people to tell politicians to go jump in a lake.On a fair, clear and placid Tuesday morning at Lake Tahoe, one of California's 40 state senators did just that...
League to Save Lake Tahoe changes leadership
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 9:45amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Longtime League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason announced her resignation this week.The resignation will become effective in October, according to a ...
Nevada Unemployment Rate Climbs
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 8:26amBy Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
The statewide unemployment rate has increased to 13.4 percent, up from 12.9 percent in July. In all, 176,200 people were out of work in August.
Unemployment in Las Vegas rose for the fourth straight month. the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) reported this morning. The jobless rate jumped to 14.2 percent in August, up from 14 percent in the prior month.
South Tahoe soccer dominates Dayton
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 5:00amThe boys' and girls' varsity soccer teams for South Tahoe High School combined for a total of 23 goals against Dayton High School on Thursday night. The boys won 13-0, while the girls won 10-0.T...
Ted Gaines calls for deregulation to bolster local, state economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 5:00amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Calling for deregulation at the state and local levels, Republican Sen. Ted Gaines this week challenged residents to identify and eliminate unnecessary roadblocks and consider str...
Stowell rushes for 441 yards, Vikings win
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Coach Kevin Hennessee wasn't sure if it was a record, but thought it might be.Senior running back Jacob Stowell rushed for 441 yards and had 515 yards from the line of ...
