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Column: Frozen by Parkinson's, still The Greatest
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 8:35amLAS VEGAS (AP) - They gathered in the bowels of the arena where most of the great fights of the last two decades have taken place, old men now all sharing one shining moment from years gone by. The...
Pablo Sandoval unconcerned about weight questions
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 8:24amSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Pablo Sandoval's portion sizes and weigh-in statistics always seem to be a hot topic this time of year.He understands it - and he doesn't much care anymore. He doesn't t...
Dodgers bankruptcy case on track
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 8:23amWILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved the disclosure statement outlining the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed bankruptcy reorganization plan, keeping the team's plan for an ...
Lin has 17 points as Knicks handle Hawks
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 8:20amNEW YORK (AP) - Jeremy Lin had an easy night ahead of his toughest opponent yet, and the New York Knicks tuned up for their trip to Miami by beating the Atlanta Hawks 99-82 Wednesday night.Lin had ...
Nesbitt leads South Tahoe at State
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 8:10amLAS VEGAS, Nev. - South Tahoe senior Tyler Nesbitt came within one win of being crowned a state champion, finishing second at the Nevada 3A state tournament over the weekend in Las Vegas. Nesbit...
Pursuit race held at Auburn Ski Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 8:05amBOREAL RIDGE, Calif. - Due to warm and sunny weather and a lack of snow, the North Tahoe Nordic ski race on Feb. 10 was moved from North Tahoe High School to the Auburn Ski Club. In this race, the ...
TBSL ends regular season with duals
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 7:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Skiers went head-to-head at Heavenly Ski Resort on Friday in the final races of the Tahoe Basin Ski League. The race is the only one in the season in which competitors...
Douglas County recreation basketball
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 7:53amThird and fourth grade boys divisionTEAMWINLOSSThunder72*Mavericks54*Nuggets54Spurs18*Tie Breaker based off head to head competitionGame Results from 2/14/12Thunder 32, Mavericks 31 - overtimeNugge...
Future of Sierra Nevada College topic of fireside chat
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 5:00amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Lynn Gillette, president of Sierra Nevada College, will talk about what's new, what's changing and what future may hold for the Incline Village private school next Thursday ...
Remains found in shallow grave in the Pine Nuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 5:00amGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - A Carson Valley woman riding her horse found a grave in the Pine Nuts on Tuesday afternoon.Tracey DeJong was riding near Sunrise Pass Road when she found a recently uncovered s...
National group wants freeze on benefit pension plans for public workers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts Inc. announced today that it has agreed to buy Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million.According to a press release, Vail is purchasing the ski resort...
Time to restock the cellar with wines for less than $20
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 2:00amSouth Tahoe council told economic recovery is years away
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 2:00amS. Tahoe residents express dislike for parking meters
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 1:59amSkiers and industry officials react to Kirkwood purchase
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 4:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Add Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Vail Resorts' growing list of Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts.The Colorado-based company announced Wednesday it has agreed to buy Kirkwood ...
Skiers and industry officials react to Kirkwood purchase
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 4:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Add Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Vail Resorts' growing list of Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts.The Colorado-based company announced Wednesday it has agreed to buy Kirkwood ...
Fight over taxing comped casino meals enters next stage
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 3:45pmFormer Action reporter was Lin's middle-school coach
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 2:18pmBefore he was an Action figure, Rick Chandler was Jeremy Lin's coach.Chandler was a Lake Tahoe Action reporter from 2007-09 and with the Tahoe Daily Tribune in the late 1990s. In between those s...
'Shake it with your baby' and G. Love
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:59pmIt's been a busy year for Garrett Dutton, who is better known as the Philadelphia born and bred G. Love. He released a reinvigorating, blues-inspired album, "Fixin' to Die," began work on a seco...
Snowlive draws all-star players from rock, reggae, New Orleans
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:51pmA Hasidic Jew, a North Mississippi Allstar and a jazz cat walk into a casino ... If you haven't heard this one, you don't know about the unprecedented musical event at the Crystal Bay Casino.The...
Who's got the fire extinguisher?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:43pmNicolas Cage long sought a superhero role to place his own stamp upon, and found a bizarre one in Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider. By day he's a stunt motorcycle rider, but when duty calls, Blaze is tr...
Bobby Collins: a New Yorker and a standup guy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:38pm"Lin-sanity" is especially acute for New York Knicks fans like Bobby Collins, who grew up watching games in Madison Square Garden.Jeremy Lin is the player who, after being released from two NBA ...
The Basic Speed Law Still Exists on US Highway 50
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:30pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department desires to share some important information with our public about the raising of speed limit on US Highway 50 through the city limits. Based upon the latest Caltrans traffic and engineering study, the speed limit will increase by 5 mph from what is currently posted. However, until the new speed limit signs are posted along US Highway 50, the existing speed limit signs are currently not enforceable, per se. While we are in this transition, we strongly encourage our residents and visitors to continue following the currently posted speed limit signs.
Vail Resorts to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts Inc. announced today that it has agreed to buy Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million.According to a press release, Vail is purchasing the ski res...
Vail Resorts to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts Inc. announced today that it has agreed to buy Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million.According to a press release, Vail is purchasing the ski res...
Another comeback for comedian Alan Burksy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 12:46pmThe last time Alan Bursky performed at the Improv was eight years ago. The last time I saw him was at Fran Cowan's memorial service, asking if there were any dates available so he could get book...
Nevada strives to make progress on improving the economy
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 12:30pmPlacerville store proves people want a ‘real’ book to read
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 10:14amVail Resorts to buy Kirkwood in $18 million deal
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 8:06amVail Resorts, Inc. announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., recognized by skiers and snowboarders as offering some of the best high alpine advanced terrain in North America.
OBITUARY: Darell G. Bricker
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 7:05amJune 29, 1929 ~ February 15, 2012DARELL G. BRICKER passed away at his home in Gardnerville on February 15, 2012 in the loving arms of his wife after a long and courageous battle.Darell, a reside...
Vail Resorts to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 6:44amLAKE TAHOE - Vail Resorts is set to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort, located south of Lake Tahoe, for roughly $18 million, the Colorado-based company announced this morning.According to Vail, Heav...
Vail Resorts to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 6:44amLAKE TAHOE - Vail Resorts is set to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort, located south of Lake Tahoe, for roughly $18 million, the Colorado-based company announced this morning.According to Vail, Heav...
Local doctor makes Olympic effort as part of athlete care team
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amSochi, Russia is next on the list for orthopedic surgeon Terrence Orr's medical volunteerism. As a physician with Tahoe Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, he will preview the future site of the 2014 ...
The Doctors: Five tips to reduce your risk of arthritis
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amIt hurts when you walk or climb the stairs, slice meat or brush your teeth - that's the reality of arthritis. Family history plays a role in your risk, and so does age: The chance of developing man...
Extension offers plan for eating healthy on the cheap
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amEating healthy shouldn't mean eating your entire paycheck. If your efforts to find a balance between a healthy budget and a healthy body have been unsuccessful, University of Nevada Cooperative Ext...
The Doctors: Five tips to reduce your risk of arthritis
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amIt hurts when you walk or climb the stairs, slice meat or brush your teeth - that's the reality of arthritis. Family history plays a role in your risk, and so does age: The chance of developing man...
Extension offers plan for eating healthy on the cheap
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amEating healthy shouldn't mean eating your entire paycheck. If your efforts to find a balance between a healthy budget and a healthy body have been unsuccessful, University of Nevada Cooperative ...
Local doctor makes Olympic effort as part of athlete care team
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amSochi, Russia is next on the list for orthopedic surgeon Terrence Orr's medical volunteerism. As a physician with Tahoe Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, he will preview the future site of the 2014 ...
Mardi Gras Dance on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amEveryone, of all ages, is invited to the "Mardi Gras Dance" from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.The 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band will play a variety of great music for liste...
Cat, dog dental care is critical
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amFebruary is Pet Dental Health Month and Dr. Larry Corry, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, encourages dog and cat owners to regularly brush their pets' teeth."Most people ha...
SAUNDERS: Occupy Oakland vs. City Hall not a fair fight
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amOccupy Oakland activists have filed a lawsuit against the city and are seeking damages. The American Civil Liberties Union-backed suit argues that protesters are engaged in "peaceful expressive act...
$20K fine for alleged illegal tree removal
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is recommending a $20,000 fine be imposed against two people believed to be responsible for illegally cutting down five trees to improve a view of Lake Tahoe.Acco...
Businesses report strong holiday weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amPresidents Day weekend brought less snow, but an increase of visitors to Lake Tahoe compared to last year, according to several area businesses.A variety of events; such as the first part of the...
