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Group wants decisions centered on kids' interests

1 in South Lake Tahoe. But it's not just about Tahoe – it's about children throughout the country, throughout the world. And it's not just parents uniting to have a ...www.laketahoenews.ne...

Public gets first look at Lakeview Commons

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the sun set Tuesday, the pinks, purples and oranges drifted through the clouds and mirrored perfectly in the glassy waters of the "Lake of the Sky."Without a doubt ...

NorCal man arrested in fatal Incline pedestrian crash suspected of DUI drugs

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Two Incline Village residents were killed Friday after being struck by a truck driven by a Northern California man suspected of being under the influence of drugs, accord...

X Games medalist returns to slopes after near

By Austin Murphy, Sports Illustrated. No one was sure what to expect—least of all Kevin Pearce himself. But two years after suffering a traumatic brain injury on a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../x-games...

California tries to curb cough medicine abuse by

By Victoria Colliver, San Francisco Chronicle. Starting Sunday, California will become the first state to try to curb the abuse of over-the-counter cold medicines ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../californ...

National Ski Patrol needs members at Kirkwood

Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 30th, 2011 | no responses. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is with the National Ski Patrol for the 2011-12 season. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../national-sk...

Truckee man arrested on stolen property charges

A Truckee resident was arrested Friday morning on possession of stolen property and resisting arrest charges. Christopher Haring, 27, was spotted by officers ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-man-a...

Orchard Supply Hardware store in Tahoe?

Orchard Supply Hardware store in Tahoe? Posted by admin in News on December 30th, 2011 | no responses. By David Goll, Silicon Valley-San Jose Business ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../orchard-supply-hardw...

Artie Smith — 1940-2011

South Lake Tahoe lost a dear friend on Christmas Day. Arta Ann (Larsen) Smith, better known as Artie, left this world on Dec. 25, 2011, after a long, courageous ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../artie-smit...

Lahontan-issued stormwater permit being

A joint appeal to the state Water Resources Control Board is being crafted by South Lake Tahoe, and El Dorado and Placer counties regarding the stormwater ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lahontan-issued-...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: South Tahoe an amazing community

To say thank you to the community of South Lake Tahoe does not seem adequate. Your support and encouragement has been a tremendous source of strength for me and my family.In November, Harvey's Casi...

Calling all young scientists

Do your kids like science and hands-on activities? On Jan. 5, 2012 from 2-5 p.m., the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will host a winter-themed Family Science Day. Families are ...

Tribune office closed Monday, Jan. 2

The Tahoe Daily Tribune office at 3079 Harrison Ave. in South Lake Tahoe will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.The office will re-open for regular hours - 8 a.m...

Toccata presents Mendelssohn in concert series

Toccata-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus recently announced the initial concert series of its seventh season with Mendelssohn in the Mountains.Famed violinist, Elizabeth Pitcairn, will perfor...

Concerts of the year Voice of the Wetlands, Keb' Mo' rise to the top

Consider the great number of outstanding musical concerts in 2011 and it would be arbitrary, outlandish and ostentatious to pick the best of the year. That's the way we roll at Lake Tahoe Action.Th...

Toccata presents Mendelssohn in concert series

Toccata-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus recently announced the initial concert series of its seventh season with Mendelssohn in the Mountains.Famed violinist, Elizabeth Pitcairn, will perfor...

The Lift Up: Racking up the park laps at Sierra-at-Tahoe

By all accounts, Sierra-at-Tahoe is making the best out of these snow-less early season days. The resort's terrain park, which covers about half the terrain open, is keeping skiers and riders fr...

Local volunteers help Auburn Ski Club pull off 2nd Nordic race of season

Thanks to a huge effort from numerous local volunteers, Auburn Ski Club hosted its second Nordic race of the season Wednesday: a classic sprint.Two days before the race, nearly 80 members of the...

Lahontan-issued stormwater permit being

By Kathryn Reed. A joint appeal to the state Water Resources Control Board is being crafted by South Lake Tahoe, and El Dorado and Placer counties regarding the stormwater permit the Lahontan Regional...

Ski report: Wind and more wind

Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 30th, 2011 | no responses. Windy is the all-day forecast and wet is the afternoon forecast. Snow could fall above 7500 feet. Here is the ski report for De...

Orchard Supply Hardware store in Tahoe?

Orchard Supply Hardware store in Tahoe? Posted by admin in News on December 30th, 2011 | no responses. By David Goll, Silicon Valley-San Jose Business Journal. Stock in Orchard Supply Hardware Corp. w...

Opinion: Stop using 911 for noise issues and

But concert promoters and South Lake Tahoe officials are taking steps to deal with people's concerns. The number to call to complain about noise involving SnowGlobe (or any loud event) is (530) 54...

Truckee man arrested on stolen property charges

Truckee man arrested on stolen property charges. Posted by admin in News on December 30th, 2011 | no responses. A Truckee resident was arrested Friday morning on possession of stolen property and resi...

LTCC grooves to beat of 3-day outdoor music fest

By Kathryn Reed. One day SnowGlobe might legitimately be used in the same sentence of Woodstock or Day on the Green. More than 9000 people – mostly younger than 30 – swayed, danced, bounced and moved ...

Artie Smith — 1940-2011

Posted by admin in Lifestyle on December 30th, 2011 | no responses. South Lake Tahoe lost a dear friend on Christmas Day. Arta Ann (Larsen) Smith, better known as Artie, left this world on Dec. 25, 20...

History: S.S. Tahoe made substantial contribution to lake's maritime ...

Publisher's note: This is reprinted from the June 1988 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Her deep penetrating whistle could be heard for miles across the water, echoing against the surroun...

Two die in Incline Village vehicle pedestrian accident; Grass Valley man arrested

Two pedestrians were killed Friday night when they were struck by a pickup, shortly before 8 p.m. in Incline Village on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports. The driver of the pickup, Christopher Torii Smith, 25, of Grass Valley, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence causing death. Names of the deceased have not been released.

SnowGlobe Music Festival Day1 Highlights

Noise complaints at SnowGlobe concert being addressed

The City of South Lake Tahoe Police Department has received complaints regarding the noise from the SnowGlobe Music Festival, which has tied up emergency phone lines. The police department needs all lines open for emergency calls only, especially during this New Year’s Eve weekend. City officials are notifying all local residents to keep the lines clear for emergency calls only.

As the Bull Wheel Turns: Plenty to do this New Year's Eve

According to the latest stats, December 2011 will go down as the second driest December on record with but four centimeters of snow. The driest December was 1989, not that long ago, with zero centi...

SnowGlobe kicks off, noise overwhelms neighbors

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Though almost everyone seemed happy at the first night of the SnowGlobe Music Festival, not all residents were smiling. The noise from the festival drew some complaint...

SnowGlobe kicks off, noise overwhelms neighbors

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Though almost everyone seemed happy at the first night of the SnowGlobe Music Festival, not all residents were smiling. The noise from the festival drew some complaint...

Photos: SnowGlobe Music Festival

--Photos: SnowGlobe Music FestivalDecember, 30 2011 11:57 am MST...

Photos: SnowGlobe Music Festival

--Photos: SnowGlobe Music FestivalDecember, 30 2011 11:57 am MST...

OBITUARY: PAMELA MARJORIE ADAMSON

Pamela Marjorie Adamson passed away at her home in South Lake Tahoe, CA, on December 27, 2011. She was born near Luton, England on August 23, 1939. Pamela was passionately involved with St. John...

OBITUARY: Robert M. Yee

Keno BobRobert M. Yee, aka Keno Bob, passed away in Sacramento on November 28, 2011, after a lengthy illness. A longtime South Lake Tahoe resident and owner of Keno Bob's Chinese Restaurant, Rob...

SLTPD: Enjoy New Year's Eve festivities safely

New Years Eve is nearly here. In town is the three-day Snow Globe Music Festival that began Thursday and will run through Dec. 31. The festival will be held on the sports field adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Community College on Al Tahoe Boulevard. We encourage our locals and visitors who desire to venture outdoors on New Year’s Eve to enjoy the celebration there.

OBITUARY: LARRY BALL

LARRY BALL went to be with the Lord on November 18th, 2011 in Auburn, CA. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. He is survived by his wife Linda and her family, his 3 children and their sp...

Ski report: Wind and more wind

Windy is the all-day forecast and wet is the afternoon forecast. Snow could fall above 7500 feet. Here is the ski report for Dec. 30. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-repor...

DOJ opinion 'important day' in efforts to legalize

By Karoun Demirjian, Las Vegas Sun. WASHINGTON — A Department of Justice opinion released last week declares that Internet gaming transactions are legal ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../doj-opinion-import...

Liberty Energy rates expected to rise in early 2012

Liberty Energy customers, this includes all Lake Tahoe Basin customers in California, are likely to see their electric bills go up in February. The company asked ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../liberty-e...

Book signing, lecture by author

Join author David Antonucci on Jan 12 from 5-7:30pm for a talk on exactly which parts of the Lake Tahoe Basin Mark Twain saw and walked. Antonucci's talk will ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../boo...

LTCC grooves to beat of 3-day outdoor music fest

By Kathryn Reed. One day SnowGlobe might legitimately be used in the same sentence of Woodstock or Day on the Green. More than 9000 people – mostly ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ltcc-grooves-to-beat-of...

History: S.S. Tahoe made substantial contribution to lake's maritime ...

Publisher's note: This is reprinted from the June 1988 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Her deep penetrating whistle could be heard for miles across the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../histo...

South Lake K-Mart not on list slated for closure

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe's K-Mart will not be closed by parent company Sears Holdings. The company released the list of closures Friday. Three California Sears stores will close ...

'Synthetic' marijuana is problem for US military

SAN DIEGO (AP) - U.S. troops are increasingly using an easy-to-get herbal mix called "Spice," which mimics a marijuana high, is hard to detect and can bring on hallucinations that last for days....

Opinion Time to control marijuana odor in South Tahoe

When people come to South Lake Tahoe they expect to smell pine trees and fresh air Odor from marijuana cultivation has a negative effect on visitors ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-time-to-contro...

New laws promote gay history, illegal immigrants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Laws that promote the historical contributions of gays and lesbians and help illegal immigrant college students gain financial aid will take effect with the new year in...

OBITUARY: Robert M. Yee

Keno BobRobert M. Yee, aka Keno Bob, passed away in Sacramento on November 28, 2011, after a lengthy illness. A longtime South Lake Tahoe resident and owner of Keno Bob's Chinese Restaurant, Rob...

Biologists: Lone gray wolf crosses into California

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A lone gray wolf has wandered across the Oregon border into California in what wildlife officials hailed Thursday as the historic return of a species not seen in the state in m...

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