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Tahoe Today: End of the world or just the start of a new year?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:00amPredictions for 2012:- President Obama will be re-elected in the 2012 election. Don't shoot the messenger. This is what I see for 2012 and beyond. Funny thing about this prediction, two years befor...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Give SnowGlobe and South Lake Tahoe a chance
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:00amI think the SnowGlobe event was a much needed shot in the arm for a slowly dying community where the number of visitors continues to decrease, which in turn affects the number of locals who cannot ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don't let shortshighted NIMBYs unplug SnowGlobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:00amI'm a professional in my mid 30s and support the SnowGlobe music festival.This event brought thousands of people to our ski town at a time when Mother Nature has graced us with record high temps an...
The art of selecting New Year's resolutions
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 3:57amThe Tahoe Arts and Design Academy at STHS is a fabulous addition broadening the creative panorama that our kids can investigate and our community utilize. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../the-art-of-selec...
Nuances of forest come alive in guided trail hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 3:57amIn Tahoe, the North Shore event was canceled because of lack of snow and ... at Harrah's Lake Tahoe were divided into seven groups before they headed uphill. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nuances-o...
Tahoe publication celebrates its 30th year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 3:57amThe Weekly magazine is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012 with an exhibit of 30 years of Weekly covers at North Tahoe Arts Center in Tahoe City through ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-publica...
USFS working on improving aspen grove near
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 7:15pm9, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin aspen restoration work near the Pope/Baldwin Bike Path adjacent to Highway 89. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-working-on-impro...
Douglas County OKs master plan that takes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 7:15pmWith Douglas County taking more control of permitting in the Lake Tahoe Basin, it may have more of a say of what Edgewood Companies does with its land in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../douglas-county-ok...
Ski report: Wind likely to pick up
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 12:11pmSki 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 12:11pmThe 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 12:11pmBy 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 10:04amSOUTH 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!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 9:28amRecently 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 9:25amSOUTH 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amThe 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amPORTLAND, 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amPORTLAND, 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amI'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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amI 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amI'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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amThe 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amLake 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amEditor'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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amI 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:00amI'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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 1:35amWhile 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 1:35am“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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 1:35amDon'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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 1:35amLake 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 1:35amAny 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 6:46pmAfter 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 3:21pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 2:22pmCARSON 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:28pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:28pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:47amA 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
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:37amThe 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:01amKirkwood 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:01amKirkwood 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:57amWe 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:57amWe 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:56amPlease 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:56amPlease 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?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:54amThe 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?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:54amThe 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?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:48amBy 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:44amAs 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...
