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By Cheva Heck
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is cautioning local residents to follow proper procedures for discarding woodstove and fireplace ashes, after responding to two wildfires caused by disposal of woodstove ashes on National Forest System lands.

Why is it that the people on the South Shore always jump on the water company for rate hikes? They don't say anything about when the gas and power companies do their increasing. The staff and emplo...

As we all know, America is angry. Really angry. To put it in pop culture terms, we've moved from the vaguely inspiring agita of Peter Finch in "Network" to the wild-eyed, primal-scream rage of Sam ...

Garrett McIntyre got the start at outside linebacker for the New York Jets on Thursday night, as the Gang Green took on the Denver Broncos and their new found offense. McIntyre was bumped up on ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Vikings Booster Club recently awarded several student athletes for their fall performances. Here is a list of those athletes and why the Booster Club c...

When I first found out about Manny Morales and his battle with cancer, someone told me that the community is good about stepping up to help it's residents. In my experience, that usually means a...

Hughston Norton led Whittell by being selected to three different positions for all-league honors. The junior was selected to the second team as a running back, linebacker and kicker. Joining Mo...

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Malik Story scored 18 points and Olek Czyz 17 as Nevada defeated Pacific 78-54 Thursday night.Jerry Evans Jr. and Kevin Panzer added 11 points each for the Wolf Pack (1-2).Rodrigo...

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Fire crews have shut down Highway 395 in response to the fourth wildland fire reported today, the latest located near Stone Throw's Road in south Gardnerville. The call came in...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The League of California Cities has appointed South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Angela Swanson to the League's Policy Committee on Transportation, Communication and Publ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe will hold a promotional ceremony for three new fire department shift commanders Monday, according to a statement from the city.The ceremony is open to th...

Lake Tahoe residents may not protest by the hundreds or thousands like larger areas, but they were part of Friday's nationwide solidarity movement that is part of the larger Occupy Wall Street mov...

A recent flurry of activity has a few well-known eateries around South Lake Tahoe switching locations, changing names or shutting down altogether.

With winds gusting over ridges at more than 125 mph, more than a half dozen trees around town fell across roads and on houses Friday."This time of year we get these big storms, but the ground is...

Wind toppled a large tree on Anita Drive in South Lake Tahoe early this morning damaging at least three homes. One home suffered severe interior and exterior damage and two of the homes were clipped. No one was hurt but the damage created is significant. The unoccupied homes are second residences. The tree came down around 3 a.m.
Photos by Shelley Piscitelli

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Officials say a wind-whipped wildfire in Reno has destroyed 20 homes, injured several people and forced evacuations.Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez tells the Reno Gazette-Jou...

Epidemic is the word South Lake Tahoe police Officer Rebecca Inman used to describe bath salts and Spice. These are not substances to be used in the bathtub ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../synthetic-drug...

The Ridge Tahoe is hosting the Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition in December. Age groups are 8-12, 13-17, and 18 and older. The latter will ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gingerbread-house-b...

“We at Sierra have no plan to expand summer activities,” Steve Hemphill, resort spokesman, told Lake Tahoe News. “It's a definite possibility in the future. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../summer-act...

Caesars Entertainment Corp., owners of Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys, is planning to become a public company again. Expect an IPO next year. In 2008 ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-ab...

It looks like Garrett McIntyre will get the start at outside linebacker tonight for the New York Jets. The South Lake native, who has been a special teams starter for most of the season, practic...

Bookworks of South Lake Tahoe, a non-profit used book store operated by the South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center, has announced its pre-Christmas book sale. Located at 3330 South Lake Tahoe Blvd., inside the Lakeview Plaza complex next to with Freshies and The Pirate Store, Bookworks has selected hardcover novels $2 each or 3/$5 (regular price $3 to $5); selected trade paper (over-sized paper backs) Buy 2 at regular price, get the 3rd of equal or lesser value Free.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave following the initiation of a federal criminal investigation, according to city officials.O...