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Ski report: Wind likely to pick up

Ski report: Wind likely to pick up. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 7th, 2012 | no responses. Get out early because it may become windy as the day goes along. Here is the Jan. 7 ski repor...

LTCC hosts 'Off the Press' art exhibit

The Haldan Art Gallery at Lake Tahoe Community College will open “Off the Press” on Jan. 12. The exhibition of contemporary printmaking from artists of the Bay Area starts with an artists' recepti...

Douglas County OKs master plan that takes

By Anne Knowles. MINDEN – The Douglas County Commission approved an update to the county's 15-year-old master plan, paving the way for the county to take over permitting in its portion of the Lake...

South Tahoe Boys beat Fernley

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT) - The Vikings are undefeated in 2012, chopping down three quality opponents in Fallon, Sparks and on Friday night Fernley 61-47 in South Tahoe. The Vikings did it beh...

Finding a Crowd-Free Tahoe: Tioga Road Still Open!

Recently we have seen a flurry (no pun intended) of stories, articles and news broadcasts reporting on the lack of snow in the Sierra. No doubt the shortage of precipitation is a news-worthy topic ...

South Tahoe girls lose in overtime to Fernley

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT) - With just seconds on the clock, Shelby McIntyre got the ball midway up the right side of the arc. She looked down at her feet to check the spot and launched a th...

Nightly magic show to begin in Horizon's Golden Cabaret

The new year will feature a new nightly show in the Horizon Casino Resort Golden Cabart."Illusion Fusion," a brand new, high-energy theatrical show will Award-Winning Master Magician Alex Ramon & F...

In many parts of US, it's a winterless wonderland

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The big snowstorms of autumn are just memories in New England, where people who make their living off winter tourism are losing income and New Hampshire primary candidates...

Tahoe students surprised with snowboard gear by pro rider

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Professional snowboarder Jamie Anderson sponsored two young students from her home town of South Lake Tahoe this winter season with a surprise sponsorship.In collaboratio...

In many parts of US, it's a winterless wonderland

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The big snowstorms of autumn are just memories in New England, where people who make their living off winter tourism are losing income and New Hampshire primary candidates...

Local Author: Jonathan M. Purver

I'm experiencing a New York City crystal winter's evening, the middle of a December whiteout in lower Manhattan and the tops of skyscrapers glow through white curtains of snow. Few cars are on F...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: You can get money back from the DMV

I just wanted to thank Mr. Phiippe Jorat from his Dec. 3 letter to the editor for bringing to the attention of many, the issue of late notices from the Department of Motor Vehicles. I read that let...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let's tee it up and stop all the crying

I'm very tired of the handful of anti golfers writing letters concerning Lake Tahoe Golf Course.I'm also tired of a few dictating to the majority. This is the USA where the majority rules, at least...

Tahoe students surprised with snowboard gear by pro rider

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Professional snowboarder Jamie Anderson sponsored two young students from her home town of South Lake Tahoe this winter season with a surprise sponsorship.In collaboratio...

Nightly magic show to begin in Horizon's Golden Cabaret

The new year will feature a new nightly show in the Horizon Casino Resort Golden Cabart."Illusion Fusion," a brand new, high-energy theatrical show will Award-Winning Master Magician Alex Ramon & F...

Acting workshop for kids offered

Lake Tahoe Commuity College will host a Young Actors Workshop with Susan Boulanger from 9 -11 a.m. Jan., 28-March 24 (excluding Feb. 18) in the LTCC Theatre.This eight-week workshop will introduce ...

Weather Window: 1952 - a winter to remember

Editor's note: This is the first in a three-part series.TAHOE/TRUCKEE - No doubt about it, winter 2012 is off to a monumentally slow start. Virtually no snow has fallen on the Tahoe Basin since ...

Another man's treasure

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The dusty narrow wheel and chrome fender poking out from the worn brown blanket inside the cramped storage locker didn't look like much, stacked underneath the trappin...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: You can get money back from the DMV

I just wanted to thank Mr. Phiippe Jorat from his Dec. 3 letter to the editor for bringing to the attention of many, the issue of late notices from the Department of Motor Vehicles. I read that let...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let's tee it up and stop all the crying

I'm very tired of the handful of anti golfers writing letters concerning Lake Tahoe Golf Course.I'm also tired of a few dictating to the majority. This is the USA where the majority rules, at least...

Skier visits to Vail Resorts down 15% so far

While visits are down this season throughout the six Vail Resorts ski areas, the company is not downgrading its earning projections with three-quarters of the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../skier-visits...

Election law changes cumbersome for counties

“If people drop it in the mail on Friday (from Lake Tahoe), there is not guarantee, we'll get it on time,” McCauley said. Read the whole story. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../electi...

Ski report: Look for deals

Don't look on the ground at lake level to know what the ski conditions are like. Resorts are making snow most nights. Plus, most places are offering deals on ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/ski-r...

Random Acts of Kindness — tell us what yours are

Lake Tahoe News wants to start off 2012 on a happy, positive, joyful (insert favorite word) note. Mostly, we want it to be a kind note. With that said, January will ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../random...

Lake Tahoe not the only region in search of snow

Any snow would be a welcome change for the Lake Tahoe area straddling California and Nevada, where odd spring-like weather has plagued snow seekers. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-not-the-onl...

South Lake Tahoe Women's Center reinventing itself

After 35 years of doing business as the South Lake Tahoe Women's Center the agency is changing its name. Historically known as a refuge for victims of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-lake-tahoe...

Local freeskier close to the top

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT) - After a day of skiing at Sierra at Tahoe, South Tahoe senior Maddie Bowman spent about an hour at the Starbucks by the "Y" talking about her recent accomplishmen...

Revenues Increase But Major Nevada Casinos Lost $4 Billion In FY2011

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s major casinos saw total revenues increase to $22 billion last fiscal year, but the 256 properties reported a net loss of just under $4 billion, the Gaming Control Board reported today.
It was the third year of losses in a row. The only other loss since records have been kept came in 2002.
The report, called the Nevada Gaming Abstract, analyzes those casino properties grossing $1 million or more in gaming revenue for the year ending June 30, 2011.

Resorts to stay open with no snow in forecast

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — With the lack of natural snow and warmer temperatures this week, rumors have been circulating that ski resorts will be forced to close. According to officials, that's not the case for any South Shore resorts.

Resorts to stay open with no snow in forecast

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the lack of natural snow and warmer temperatures this week, rumors have been circulating that ski resorts will be forced to close. According to officials, that's ...

Reward offered after dog found dead, home burglarized

A Carson Valley family away for New Year's Eve came back home to find one of their four dogs dead and their home broken into but nothing missing. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office wants anyone who knows about the crime to report it. A reward of $250 is being offered for information.

Here is a news release issued by Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Jim Halsey:

Nevada casinos see their profits, revenue rise in 2011

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its Nevada Gaming Abstract for 2011 today, which shows profits for Nevada casinos rose 16.4 percent. But for South Shore casinos, profits dropped 72 percent.

Read the report below:

Kirkwood partners with National Ski Patrol

Kirkwood Mountain Resort has announced it will bring on members of the National Ski Patrol to assist their Pro Patrol Team."We are excited to be working with the National Ski Patrol this season," t...

Kirkwood partners with National Ski Patrol

Kirkwood Mountain Resort has announced it will bring on members of the National Ski Patrol to assist their Pro Patrol Team."We are excited to be working with the National Ski Patrol this season," t...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Recommendation for psychiatric treatment, threatening a boycott

We just returned from our seventh consecutive Christmas week vacation at South Lake Tahoe. We rent a house in the Al Tahoe area every year. We host a lot of friends and family during the week and e...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Recommendation for psychiatric treatment, threatening a boycott

We just returned from our seventh consecutive Christmas week vacation at South Lake Tahoe. We rent a house in the Al Tahoe area every year. We host a lot of friends and family during the week and e...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SnowGlobe slow on the after-party clean-up

Please set an example and finish the concert series off right! Please remove your parking signs for the event. Let's not clutter up the town any more than it already is. It is Jan. 4 and there are ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SnowGlobe slow on the after-party clean-up

Please set an example and finish the concert series off right! Please remove your parking signs for the event. Let's not clutter up the town any more than it already is. It is Jan. 4 and there are ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is this the 'brand' we are looking for?

The SnowGlobe Music Festival has already been compared to Woodstock. In one sense that was true. There were big, young, enthusiastic crowds attending a multi-day music event with plenty of weed and...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is this the 'brand' we are looking for?

The SnowGlobe Music Festival has already been compared to Woodstock. In one sense that was true. There were big, young, enthusiastic crowds attending a multi-day music event with plenty of weed and...

SIROTA: Will anyone remember our soon-to-be-lost vernacular?

By far, the laziest, most vapid articles annually published during this post-holiday season are lists of the past year's top 10 words and aphorisms. Admittedly, the sloth of such an endeavor tempts...

GUEST COLUMN: Ski resorts promote safety on the slopes

As we enjoy the holiday season, we'd like to address an important issue for all of us at Lake Tahoe: slope safety. The safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority and for years we...

GUEST COLUMN: Ski resorts promote safety on the slopes

As we enjoy the holiday season, we'd like to address an important issue for all of us at Lake Tahoe: slope safety. The safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority and for years we...

Kinder Kup benefits Heavenly Foundation Alpine Team

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will kick-off the 12th annual Kinder Kup Race Series at Heavenly Mountain Resort 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 22.Open to all skiers and snowboarders ages 6 and under...

Cioppino feed tickets on sale

GARDNERVILLE - The date has been set for the seventh annual cioppino feed fundraiser for Feb. 11. The proceeds from this fundraiser supports men and women in the military, veterans, and related ...

Call for art for fundraiser

The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe is seeking art to be donated for a fundraiser to Feb. 10 at the Inn by the Lake. One hundred percent of the funds raised at this event will go back into the comm...

Veteran Tahoe radio personality returns

George Alm, a 17-year Lake Tahoe broadcast veteran and past president of the Tahoe Ambassadors Club for the Chamber of Commerce of South Lake Tahoe and Kiwanis, has joined community-oriented K-Taho...

Senior activities announced

El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency Area Agency on Aging has released an activities calendar for senior tours and events through spring.For more information about any of the trips, ca...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you from Tahoe Senior Plaza

Tahoe Senior Plaza ended the 2011 year with a New Year's Eve Dinner Party presented to them by Jeannette Shippee and the So Good it's a Crime Catering Crew, Drs. David and Karen Borges, Donna Light...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Girls' team grateful for new jerseys

The St. Theresa School girls' volleyball team would like to thank the Optimist Club for their donation to our team to purchase new jerseys. They look awesome and we are ready for a great season! Th...

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