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Water content in Sierra dismal, record low set for
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:32pmPHILLIPS STATION – Scanning the field at the base of Sierra-at-Tahoe, Frank Gehrke wonders if he needs to bring his equipment out of the vehicle. It turns out ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../water-conten...
History: Photographers capture Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:32pmPublisher's note: This is reprinted from the July 1988 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. No one has recorded the first appearance of a camera at Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../history-p...
Lady Wave shuts down South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 1:16pmFALLON - Choppy or sloppy, either way the Fallon girls basketball team locked down the South Tahoe Vikings on Tuesday.The Lady Wave (5-5 overall, 0-1 3A Lahontan League) pulled away in the second h...
Vikings chop down Greenwave
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 1:12pmFALLON - A physical presence and experience gave the South Tahoe boys basketball team the edge it needed.The Vikings pushed around the Fallon Greenwave and slipped away with a 53-49 3A nonleague wi...
UPDATE: Douglas County fugitive found at Carson City motel
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 12:13pm
UPDATE: From the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Fleeing felon Victor Mora Jr. was captured Wednesday night at the Carson City Inn Motel in Carson City. Mora Jr. was captured by Douglas County Investigator Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski after receiving an anonymous tip regarding his whereabouts.
Mora Jr. is currently in custody at the DCSO Minden Jail, booked on an arrest warrant for lewdness with a minor.
Bail is set at $50,000.
Chrzanowski expresses her appreciation for assistance received from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office in assisting in the arrest.
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The winter that never started
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 10:44amLast year was the winter that never stopped, with snow through Memorial Day weekend and flakes into the first few days of June. But this year is the winter that never started. No snow at all in December. Look up at the hills, and you might mistake it for September.
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:54amTuesday's Sports in BriefThe Associated PressLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Jerry Angelo was fired as the Chicago Bears' general manager following a team collapse marked by injuries to Jay Cutler and Mat...
A cast of stars is missing from PGA Tour opener
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:52amKAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) - The list of who's not at the season-opening Tournament of Champions reads more like a "Who's Who."Missing are three of the four major champions - Charl Schwartzel, Darren Cla...
Polian gone, no doubt who's No. 2 in Indy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:46amEven two days after the fact, so many people are still upset by the firing of Bill Polian that you'd think he was a member of their family.There was no question someone had to take the fall for Ind...
Warriors out-muscled by R.O.P.
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:33amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. (TDT) - While the Warriors were still shaking off the rust from an extended break, Rite of Passage took it to them in Zephyr Cover on Tuesday night cruising to a 61-46 win. "We...
Finding a Crowd-Free Tahoe: Dave Nettle and this Wednesday's slide show
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:29amSo its now January 2012, mid-week, barely freezing at night and still NOT SNOWING! My optimistic patience is starting to wane. However, there are still pictures floating around of all that snow ...
Pura and Urias top bowlers of the week
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:27amOur top men's bowler of the week is Rico Pura. Pura bowls in the His & Hers league and maintains a 210 average on the Sultans of Arm Swing team. Pura connected for the highest series of the year am...
Many Nev. nonprofits lose tax status
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:38amCARSON CITY, Nev. - More than 2,300 Nevada nonprofit groups have had their tax exempt status revoked by the Internal Revenue Service.The revocations run the gamut, from the Edgewood Tahoe Mens Club...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Senior has something nice to say about SnowGlobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:24amI have lived in the Sierra Tract neighborhood for more than 30 years. This is a great venue and has brought lots of business to our community, and I mean our community south of the casinos, our sma...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sounds of 'not in my back yard' resonate across South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:22am1 - "They" want all emergency agencies to respond immediately to 911.2 - "They" want their city of South Lake Tahoe pensions paid every month on time.3 - "They" want schools, sCopyright 2012 Tahoe ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Almighty dollar should not trump rights of residents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:20amAt the recent SnowGlobe event, decibel levels far exceeded the allowable limits stated in the El Dorado County General Plan posted online. My house is approximately one mile away from the event and...
SAUNDERS: And my endorsement goes to ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:12amMitt Romney may be the best candidate in the 2012 GOP primary, but that's not saying much. It's like being the best mayor of Oakland, Calif. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota may not be ready for ...
Burning Christmas tree inside can be dangerous
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is warning residents against burning their Christmas trees indoors.Dried-out Christmas trees can be an explosive hazard, according to...
Fire department offers advice on heater failure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:07amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department wants residents to know what to do if their heater fails and repair is unavailable.If a home heater goes out during a winter storm, k...
DA warns against rental scam
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County's District Attorney's Office is warning of a new scam on foreclosed homes or properties.Suspects will list a home that is for sale or foreclosed on f...
City to discuss changes to festival following complaints
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 7:57amAs the throngs of festival goers leave town and South Lake Tahoe slips into post-holiday quiet, the buzz about the SnowGlobe Music Festival continues.
City to discuss changes to festival following complaints
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 7:57amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the throngs of festival goers leave town and South Lake Tahoe slips into post-holiday quiet, the buzz about the SnowGlobe Music Festival continues."What kind of spe...
Movie Review: Spielberg's 'War Horse' is a warm and bitter tale
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 6:54amDirector-producer Steven Spielberg's film "War Horse," currently showing at Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe and elsewhere, is fine movie making, with a splendid cast. If it sinks into sentimentality at times, bear with it because the story, from a British children's book of 1982.
Fishing report though Jan. 11
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 6:30amHere is the fishing report for the week of Jan. 4-11. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Family Science Day at UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Center
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:48amLooking for something exciting that your kids can do during the holiday break? Do your kids like science and hands-on activities?
Young Chautauqua program inviting new participants
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amDouglas Co. Historical Society's Young Chautauqua 2012 program will begin with an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center.Students 4th through 12th g...
Committee applicants sought
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Trail and Fields Advisory Committees, as required by Measure R. The committees will each consi...
The Treasure Hunters Roadshow to stop at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amModern day treasure hunters are in South Lake Tahoe through Jan. 7 at the Quality Inn & Suites casino area.Mark their calendars for the opportunity to meet one-on-one with specialists from Treasure...
Business mixer to benefit charity
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amTahoeChamber will hold its annual Business After Hours Mixer for Charity at Riva Grill from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Riva Grill is located at 900 Ski Run Blvd.The evening of celebration will help th...
Committee applicants sought
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Trail and Fields Advisory Committees, as required by Measure R. The committees will each consi...
Kennel club show in Carson City
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amThe Bonanza Kennel Club and Reno Kennel Club will host the AKC B Match 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 with Carson Canine Adventures at 580 Mallory Way (Nevada Appeal building) in Carson City. Entries will be a...
Nevada PUC offers expanded hours
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amCarson City - Consumers wishing to contact the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Consumer Division will find a more convenient process in 2012 with increased hours. Consumer Division staff is n...
Physiologist's recipe for fitness success
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amIf you've decided that 2012 is the year you are going to make a concerted effort to get fit and lose weight, you may be better off adopting healthy behavior rather than setting a specific weight...
Book proves why eating locally makes a difference
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amBook proves why eating locally makes a difference. Posted by admin in Food & Wine, Lifestyle on January 3rd, 2012 | no responses. By Kathryn Reed. “Voting with your fork” is a phrase author Jasia ...
Land conservation benefits from bad economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amBy Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle. Tough economic times have been a bonanza for land trusts and nonprofit conservation groups, which have recently been buying rights to California redwood grov...
Brown not backing away from challenges
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amBy Wyatt Buchanan, San Francisco Chronicle. SACRAMENTO — In his first year back as California's leader, Gov. Jerry Brown was unable to get what he wanted. Voters returned Brown to the Capitol for ...
Truckee man missing after canoe overturns on
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amA 24-year-old Truckee man is presumed dead after the canoe he was in with a friend capsized on a windy Donner Lake Monday. His name is being withheld pending notification of family. A 19-year-old Truc...
Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amThe pedestrian killed in Stateline in the early morning of New Year's Day has been identified as Alex M. Moore, 21, of Walnut Creek. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Nevada Hi...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amSierra-at-Tahoe's 6th annual Buckle Up Slopestyle Jam in memory of freestyle athlete Greg Smith and that spreads seatbelt awareness is Jan. 21 from 11am-3pm. • Beginning Jan. 26, Placer County Sup...
Water content in Sierra dismal, record set for January
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amBy Kathyrn Reed
PHILLIPS STATION — Scanning the field at the base of Sierra-at-Tahoe, Frank Gehrke wonders if he needs to bring his equipment out of the vehicle. It turns out he does need the tools.
Opinion: Redevelopment should be changed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmPublisher's note: This editorial is from the Dec. 31, 2011, San Francisco Chronicle. No one knows the value of California's redevelopment law better than Gov. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opin...
Land conservation benefits from bad economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmBy Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle. Tough economic times have been a bonanza for land trusts and nonprofit conservation groups, which have recently ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../land-conservatio...
Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmWitnesses or anyone with additional information, is asked to contact Trooper Eric Gallagher at (775) 689.4661. – Lake Tahoe News staff report. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pedestrian-...
Ski report: Windy up top
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmWind may be an issue at higher elevations today. Here is the ski report for Jan. 3. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · Email · PDF Send article ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/ski-...
Truckee man missing after canoe overturns on
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmThe canoe was recovered near the shore of the Tahoe Donner Marina as well as some clothing items believed to have belonged to the female swimmer. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-man-missing-after...
Snow survey comes up nearly dry
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 3:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the usual crowd of reporters and television cameras gathered for the first California Department of Water Resources snow survey of the year in Phillips, one thin...
Nevada Campaign Reports Now To Be Filed Electronically For Better Public Access
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 2:47pmCARSON CITY – Starting with the annual campaign contribution and expense reports due Jan. 17, elected officials and candidates must now file their information electronically with the Secretary of State’s office.
State lawmakers say they have not heard of any major concerns with the new requirements from their colleagues.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:51pmSierraatTahoe's 6th annual Buckle Up Slopestyle Jam in memory of freestyle athlete Greg Smith and that spreads seatbelt awareness is Jan 21 from 11am3pm ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/.../snippets-...
STH Boosters Club meeting date rescheduled
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:38pmThe monthly meeting of the South Tahoe Boosters Club will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 this month due to the school holiday. The club normally meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings are in the...
Walnut Creek man Killed on Highway 50 near Stateline on New Years Day Identified
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:37pmThe 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man who was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle and a shuttle bus early Sunday morning on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe has been identified as Alex M. Moore, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported around 12:44 a.m. Sunday morning. Here is the latest news release from NHP Trooper Chuck Allen:
