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South Tahoe High SchoolThe first two years of cross country were disappointing for Connor Henderson. As a freshman he pulled a hamstring, and then pulled the other his sophomore year. But this y...

Varsity Sports Schedule

Wednesday TBA STHS golf at State Tournament in South-Mesquite (Falcon Ridge course) 7:00 p.m. STHS powderpuff at South Tahoe High SchoolThursday2:00 p.m. WHS cross country at ROP-Silver State Acade...

Burn pile catches fire on Upper Kingsbury

Fire crews have responded this morning to upper Kingsbury Grade where a small fire broke out near the Tahoe Rim Trail across from Andrea Court.
The fire apparently started from a smoldering burn pile. It spread to about 10 feet by 10 feet in size and was reported at around 11:35. Multiple fire units from Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District responded and have knocked it down.

Mac the Naw: Cooler weather provides great fishing

Hello, fellow anglers; fall is here and the fishing is great. You still have another month to fish the streams in Alpine, Inyo and Mono counties. Also, a reminder to all anglers, the rivers and str...

What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin? Rice pudding to the rescue

I love cranberries. They are sweet and tart, and fresh berries are available on the South Shore before Thanksgiving. That's the good news. The downside is, my past week still has bittersweet aft...

NLTRA looking for board members

Each November members of the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association elect members of the board of directors. This year, there are five open seats, including ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nltra-looking-for...

LTN has 2 tickets for the Soroptimist wine tasting

Lake Tahoe News is partnering with the service club to give-away two tickets to the ... The contest is open to everyone who is part of Lake Tahoe News' special ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ltn-has...

A vision for South Shore's future begins to unfold

Lake Tahoe News first reported in July that the South Shore Vision Plan was in the works. Aspects of it were outlined for Douglas County commissioners at their ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../a-vision-fo...

S. Tahoe settles case involving CPS

South Lake Tahoe has written a check for $39130 to settle a case involving how police officers removed children from a home on the behalf of Child Protective ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-settl...

South Shore prescribed fire operations resume

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations Monday near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail a...

Smoke is from planned South Shore prescribed fires

Smoke that set in around South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon was from a prescribed burn operation near Meyers. Service fuels management crews have resumed prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50.
In addition, operations were to resume in the Angora fire area weather permitting. Both operations may continue through the week.

33rd Freaker's Ball Rocks the House at MontBleu Oct. 29

Whether it’s the 16 ft. clown, Lady Gaga lookalikes, entire Addams Family, Tricky Dick Nixon, a deck of playing cards, a human lobster bib or a zombified super hero, there's only one place at South Tahoe to see the outrageous unveil itself through costume and it could be worth a $10,000 in contest prizes.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Eliminate vacation rental regulations and save the city money

Is the forrest hidden by the trees? The answer to the problem seems obvious! Don't raise the rental fee, but do eliminate the fees and the unnecessary city staff. What is there to understand?One pr...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bus driver deserves his job

My husband is a city bus driver here in town. A lot of you probably know him. His name is Mike. He is a big guy who loves his job and his riders.Last week the South Lake Tahoe Police Department den...

SIROTA: The choice between democracy and autocracy

Hear ye, hear ye! Let it be known that in this 10th month of the first year of His Majesty King John Hickenlooper's reign, the sovereign governor of the Kingdom of Colorado handed down an edict clo...

Safety seat inspection planned for November

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be holding a child passenger safety seat inspection checkpoint from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at their Lake Tahoe Stat...

Stateline post office considered for closure

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Letters went out this week to boxholders at the Stateline post office, alerting them that the branch is being considered for closure."This is just a study," said United S...

Man bites security guard, draws blood

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County sheriffs arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of battery after he allegedly bit the forearm of a security guard at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa security...

Man arrested for intending to steal burrito

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police arrested a 57-year-old man on suspicion of burglary after he allegedly entered 7-Eleven with the intent to steal a burrito, said Lt. David Stevens...

Murder suspect back in police custody

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Brad Macewan, who was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, but then released earlier this year, is back in custody and will face charges, said El Dorado County ...

Edgewood touts lodge plans

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The message at Edgewood's media tour of the site of their planned 194-room lodge Wednesday was, "We can expand and we can improve the natural environment.""There's not...

Vikings can't keep up with Fernley

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe's Jacob Stowell rushed for 238 yards. John Cefalu passed for 143 yards. The Vikings totaled for nearly 450 yards on offense. But Fernley had the number tha...

Identity theft workshop in Tahoe Vista

As part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../identity-theft-worksh...

Variety of questions put STPUD candidates on the spot

STATELINE — The six candidates running for the South Tahoe Public Utility District board had to think on their feet a bit more than is usual at election forums. Instead of each being asked the same qu...

South Tahoe settles with former transit employee

South Lake Tahoe has paid John Andoh, former transit administrator for the now defunct South Tahoe Area Transportation Agency, $5000 to settle the claim he filed in August 2010. The civil rights lawsu...

Drug lab found in S. Tahoe apartment, resident arrested

A homemade contraption to extract THC from marijuana, along with ecstasy and Oxycontin pills were seized from an apartment in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday afternoon. “This can blow up just as easily a...

Anonymous donor gives $25K to Thunderbird Preservation Society, seeks match

An anonymous donor who presented $25,000 to the Thunderbird Preservation Society has offered a second donation for the same amount on the condition the public can match it by Thanksgiving, according to a news release.

Tribune Sports Talk

Joe Proudman and Tony Sunzeri talk South Lake football as Whittell travels to West Wendover and South Tahoe faces Fernley at home on Senior Night.--Tribune Sports TalkOctober, 20 2011 4:56 pm MS...

Frank Sinatra Jr. returns to Harrah's Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When he calls on the phone, he introduces himself thusly: "Hello, this is Frank Sinatra. I understand that you wanted to speak with me." None of this Frank Sinatra Jr....

OBITUARY: Julie Bulle

Julie Buller, 46, of Stateline, NV passed away on October 14, 2011.Julie was born to Bill and Kookie Buller on January 11, 1965 in Van Nuys, CA. She was a 1983 graduate of Whittell High School. ...

At the Improv: Eddie Ifft and Frances Dilorinzo

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been a while since we had a brand new headliner up here and we're going to get two of them over the next few weeks, beginning this week with Eddie Ifft. No, I tho...

Game preps his game for Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hip hop star Game makes his way to Tahoe once again, but this time brings his rap game."I've definitely been to Tahoe and I've definitely had a Tahoe and I definitely had...

Legendary Rhythm and Blues revue makes waves in South Shore

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "You gotta serve somebody!" belted out Tommy Castro while covering the classic Bob Dylan tune to a seated audience in Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room on Oct. 15. ...

'One Voice' combines singing and standup comedy in one show

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Watching cartoons with her little brother made quite an impression on Bethany Owen. The star of the nightly show at the Horizon Casino Resort, "One Voice," said her br...

48th annual North Tahoe Ski Swap: Get ready to grab your gear

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Celebrating its 48th consecutive year, the North Tahoe Ski Swap, slated for Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at North Tahoe High School gymnasium, is a beloved annual ev...

Dance Convention at MontBleu

The Mountain Magic 13th annual Swing, Hustle and Night Club Two Step Convention and Championships will be held at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Nov. 3-6 2011.
Special features: Free workshops – hospitality room – welcome party – 3 ballrooms – dancing – competitions –Cabaret Sunday after party.
New this Year: Mini intensive w/Michael Kiehm; Latin Dance Party (Salsa, Bachata & Cumbia) w/BB and KiKi of Salsa Reno.

Tribune sister papers to add fee for premium website content

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Technology in the newspaper business has progressed tremendously for the past 10 years - especially since 2006, when readers began to view their news online.The Internet reached...

Scholars publish book that challenges Donner Party myths and folklore

By Claudene Wharton
The Department of Anthropology announces the publication of a new book, “An Archaeology of Desperation: Exploring the Donner Party’s Alder Creek Camp.” The book is a collaboration between anthropology scholars from the University of Nevada, Reno and other academics.

Fishing report through Oct. 26

Here is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.

Ski resorts host annual job fairs

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a winter job? Now's the time. All three South Shore ski resorts are gearing up for the winter season.Heavenly will host its jobs fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Ski resorts host annual job fairs

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a winter job? Now's the time. All three South Shore ski resorts are gearing up for the winter season.Heavenly will host its jobs fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Southwest canceling Reno-San Jose nonstop flight

By Yun Long, Reno Gazette-Journal. In April, Jerry Garrity's commute will go from one hour to at least three-and-half hours. Garrity, 58, makes multiple trips a month between his home in Reno and ...

Business confab mixes marketing, gaming

Carl Ribaudo, who runs Strategic Marketing Group in South Lake Tahoe and is executive director of Ski Lake Tahoe, will be one of two speakers at a Minden ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../business-confab-m...

Variety of questions put STPUD candidates on the spot

STATELINE — The six candidates running for the South Tahoe Public Utility District board had to think on their feet a bit more than is usual at election forums. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../variety-of...

Opinion: Recognizing the efforts to upgrade STHS

Publisher's note: The following letter was sent to Lake Tahoe Unified School District Superintendent Jim Tarwater and is published with permission. Dear Dr. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-re...

South Tahoe settles with former transit employee

South Lake Tahoe has paid John Andoh former transit administrator for the now defunct South Tahoe Area Transportation Agency $5000 to settle the claim he ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-settl...

Art is a medium of generosity

He just had a show in August of bronzes and in-process clay images at the James Harold Galleries in the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City during which he sculpted clay daily and interacted with patrons, ch...

Opinion: Finding the truth to myths circulating in S. Tahoe

Publisher's note: The following letter was submitted by South Lake Tahoe resident Mary Ann Klein to the City Council prior to the Oct. 18 budget hearing. Lake Tahoe News is publishing it with her ...

Sinatra does it his dad's way at Harrah's Lake Tahoe

By Mel Shields, Sacramento Bee. The career of Frank Sinatra Jr. has never been easy. His appearance at Harrah's Lake Tahoe on Saturday night will mark the fourth time he's performed “Sinatra S...

Officials working to eliminate traffic jams by Sand Harbor

On a typical summer day, more than 3000 people — most of them from Northern Nevada — jam into Sand Harbor State Park on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. A long line of vehicles clogs Nevada 28 as motoris...

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