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Ocean, Earth atmosphere addressed at Thursday lecture
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 11:00amThe study of climate change through Earth history has produced a wealth of information on the operation of the ocean-atmosphere system during climate transitions as well as the feedbacks that impact the magnitude and rate of climate change on the planet. A public lecture on Thursday at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences will address some of what has been found.
It's a draw in League vs. TRPA on Shorezone Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 10:10amSo who won? Both the League to Save Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency have hailed a Feb. 29 decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding TRPA's Shorezone Plan, a comprehensive document which governs lakeshore development, including the number of piers and buoys allowed on the lake.
Kudos & Kindness: Event at tahoe ice arena was a good activity for kids
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 9:52amOn behalf of the clubs at South Tahoe High School and Friends of ALLY at Lake Tahoe Community College, I would like to say thank you so much to Shannon Beni, Ben Marshall, Alexis, Scott, Emily and ...
Kudos & Kindness: Community's generosity made Firefighter's Ball a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 9:51amThe Annual Lake Valley Firefighter's Ball is always gauged by the commitment and generosity of our community. This year was no different. The 50th Annual Lake Valley Firefighter's Ball is the Lake ...
Food distribution to take place in Zephyr Cove
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 9:47amThe Department of Agriculture will distribute food to low-income Nevada residents on Thursday.Frozen meat, canned fruit, pasta and juice are some of the items that will be handed out. Preference wi...
Opinion: Attorneys don’t appear to be telling the truth about pot laws
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 2:00amIncline firm bases success on focusing on employees, not customers
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 2:00amRetired journalist turns to Basque roots, sheep farming and cheese making
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 2:00amClass begins for Lake Tahoe Center for Spiritual Development
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 10:44pm
A school dedicated to educating people on how to experience themselves as spirit begins Tuesday.
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Opinion: Importance of leading a child to healthy eating
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 8:15pmPowder days part 2-3 at Sierra Resort
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 4:39pmAfter a week straight of snowy days, the storm has moved out and left 77 inches of white gold in its tracks at Sierra-at-Tahoe. With 19 inches falling in the past 24 hours, powder face shots can be had by all. Bundle up, grab your friends, review pow safety tips, and enjoy the recent snowfall under bluebird skies tomorrow and all through the week.
Highway 50 is open and clear, but drive slowly and stay safe on your way up. Currently, Sierra has 7 lifts and tows spinning giving you access to some of South Shore's best beginner to advance terrain. Conditions like these were worth the wait.
Heavenly powder rides
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 3:19pm
The 59 inches of powder at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain Resort over the weekend set these skiers and riders up for wonderful workouts on Monday. Photos provided by Heavenly. Photography by Carrie Reiter.
Learn about Tahoe weather while raising money for TC X Country Ski Area
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 2:25pmNo additional judge in Douglas County East Fork Justice Court
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 1:18pmThe caseload at the East Fork Township in Douglas County does not require an additional judge at this time, Justice of the Peace Tom Perkins has decided.
The announcement was made public in a news release sent Monday.
State law requires that an additional judge be added to the township when it reaches 34,000 in population. According to Nevada's demographer, the population of East Fork Township is 39,907. In a letter written to the Legislative Counsel Bureau, Judge Perkins said:
The Lift Up: Jamie Anderson unstoppable at Euro X Games
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 9:16amIt's getting a little tiresome writing 'Jamie Anderson wins.' But there's no denying it. The 21-year-old South Lake Tahoe shredder has another X Games gold medal to shine.Anderson blew through t...
Heavenly athletes gain super G experience
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 9:13amNNORTHSTAR, Calif. - Tahoe League athletes headed to Northstar where they participated in their first and only super G race of the season last Saturday. With an average of seventy skiers per age gr...
Softball signups next three weeks
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 9:11amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The High Sierra ASA is holding signups for the spring softball league the next three weeks. Children 5 years old by May 1, 2012 through girls 16 years old, are invited to...
Viking softball trumps Hug
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 9:10amSid Loomis led the Lady Vikings on a 26 hitting spree that included three home runs in South Tahoe's 22-6 win over Procter R. Hug High School on Thursday. Loomis batted for the cycle, going 4-5 at ...
Bantams end season on high note
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 9:07amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Grizzlies Bantams Youth Ice Hockey Team has had a trying season and they ended it with a weekend pair of home games against the league leading Capital Thunde...
Smaine third as Banzai Series ends with foggy stop
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 9:06amSUGAR BOWL, Calif. - Daron Rahlves was hoping for one more day of clear blue skies to conclude his second annual Rahlves Banzai Tour this past Sunday.His wish was not granted.In contrast to the fir...
Tahoe-area J2 racers shine at Junior Nationals
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 9:05amMAMMOTH, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe area was well represented at the J2 National Championships held last week at Mammoth Mountain, where the top 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds from across the country gathe...
South Shore skiers help Sierra Nevada College win at nationals
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 9:03amSUNDAY RIVER, Maine - Sierra Nevada College's ski and snowboard teams continued their streak of dominance by capturing multiple titles at the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association Na...
Elena Hight second at X Games Europe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 8:59amTIGNES, France - Olympian and South Shore resident Elena Hight stood on the podium for the second time in less than a week, after finishing second in the Winter X Games Europe women's superpipe ...
Vikings baseball routed by Fernley
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 8:58amTribune staff reportThe South Tahoe Vikings lost 10-0 to Fernley on Wednesday. Senior Colton Marchesseault pitched four solid innings, allowing one run and striking out four. "Colton threw great fo...
Heavenly's Anna Park places well at Junior Nationals
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 8:57amSTEAMBOAT, Colo. - Five members of the Heavenly Freestyle Team competed in Junior Nationals at Steamboat, Colo., March 5-11. "Everyone performed amazingly well, especially for how young they are," ...
As the Bull Wheel Turns: Who would have thunk?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 8:55amThis past week, Tahoe South hosted the North American Snowsports Journalists Association's annual conference on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. At their final awards banquet they announced and honor...
Mixed verdict for American River canyon restaurant owner
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 9:00amSpring dance to benefit Sierra Nevada Alliance
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 5:11amDance into Spring with Bison and the Smugglin Hooch Jug Band on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 7:30 at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe. This is a benefit for the Sierra Nevada Alliance. Suggested donation of $10 is appreciated! For more information please contact: Carissa@sierranevadaalliance.org.
The right words when discussing cancer is focus of Tuesday talk
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 3:33amEvery family has been touched in some way by cancer. We all know a friend, a neighbor, a relative, or perhaps even ourselves who has had to meet the challenge of this familiar diagnosis. Many of us find it difficult to know what to say. How do we find the supportive words? How can we offer comfort? How do we avoid saying things that are not helpful? You are not alone in wondering "what to say when we don't know what to say."
Lake of the Sky Outfitters to show movie 'The Way'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 3:05am
Lake of the Sky Outfitters presents "The Way" starring Martin Sheen. Admission is free, begins at 7 p.m. and there will raffle drawings after the movie where you can win some goodies. Call (530) 541-1027.
Fourth Annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 2:12am
The 4th Annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith will be on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Sierra-at-Tahoe. This year we will also benefit Operation Rebound. Celebration of Life Pot Luck after Skiing at the American Legion Post 795 beginning at 4 pm.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care eyes Echo Creek Ranch for relocation
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 1:43am
A 16-acre parcel near where Highways 89 and 50 meet is being scoped as a possible and permanent relocation site for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
The property, known as Echo Creek Ranch, sits in an estate and trust by the late Alex Graf and once had a value of about $7 million during the height of the real estate boom.
K’s Kitchen: Muffins so tasty they are good to snack on
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 2:01am