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Millions of dollars for Tahoe fuels projects may have been misspent by Fire Safe Council
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:46pmFeds: Nevada fire council mismanaged grants
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:04pmFederal auditors say a nonprofit Nevada fire safety group mismanaged $2.7 million in federal grants and should repay the money issued for fuel reduction projects at Lake Tahoe.
Obama budget predicts $1.3T deficit for 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 3:47pmWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's new budget predicts a $1.3 trillion deficit for the ongoing fiscal year but that would drop to $575 billion in 2018 if the president gets his wish to rais...
Weather systems could generate some snow at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 3:17pmA weak low pressure will sweep over the West on Saturday bringing the potential for light showers over the Sierra and western Nevada, the National Weather Service in Reno reports. Behind it will be a slightly larger system bringing some snow to Lake Tahoe.
Precipitation on Saturday will be light and short lived, with the main impact being cooler temperatures by the afternoon with cloudy during the north flow.
Banzai weekend at Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 2:57pmThe Rahlves’ Banzai Tour returns this weekend for another year. This big mountain freeride action meets ski and boarder-cross strategy in a mad-dash race for an $80,000 cash purse. Register now online or just come and watch. Join the after party and hang out with the athletes on Saturday afternoon at Bub's. Need a ride?
Jill Kinmont Boothe, whose story was the basis of 'The Other Side of the Mountain' dies
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:55pmJill Kinmont Boothe, the former ski champion and Olympic hopeful who was left paralyzed after a skiing accident in Utah in 1955 and whose life story was the subject of the film "The Other Side of the Mountain" and a subsequent sequel, died Thursday at Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City, the Los Angeles Times reports. She was 75.
Ruth Rhines, senior deputy coroner of Carson City, confirmed that Boothe died. A cause of death wasn't given and Rhines could not confirm reports that Boothe died of complications related to surgery.
Lawrence Livermore Lab studying groundwater in Martis Valley
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:13amTahoe South Epic I-Do's Adventure Wedding Finalists
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:54amBy way of Facebook, the Tahoe South Epic I-Do's Adventure Wedding Finalists have been announced. Go here to read and comment.
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Owner of Sierra mine surrenders to face charges
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:26amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A man who state and local officials say is running a massive illegal gold-mining operation in California's Sierra Nevada surrendered Thursday to face 14 criminal charges o...
Feds: Nevada fire council mismanaged grants
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:24amCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Federal auditors say a nonprofit Nevada fire safety group mismanaged $2.7 million in federal grants and should repay the money issued for fuel reduction projects at Lake Ta...
Homewood lawsuit: Court rejects plaintiffs' request for shorezone judge
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:07amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency received a positive ruling in the opening stages of the lawsuit challenging the Homewood Mountain Ski Area Master Plan that was filed by the Sierra Club and the Friends of the West Shore.
Homewood lawsuit: Court rejects request for Shorezone judge
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:50amHOMEWOOD - A federal judge recently denied a request from local conservation groups that the same judge who ruled on the 2010 Shorezone plan also preside over the lawsuit challenging the multimilli...
Brand land: The South Shore gets decked out in a new label
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:44amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every great tourist destination has a great brand, a great slogan or a great logo. There's "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," the "I (heart) NYC" stickers or Mex...
Groups to host wild and scenic river designation discussions
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:41amTrout Unlimited and California Trout will hold open houses in Markleeville and South Lake Tahoe later this month to discuss a proposed Wild and Scenic River designation for the Upper Truckee River ...
Son gets prison for pointing loaded gun at sheriff's captain
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:36amMINDEN - The son of a Douglas County sheriff's captain was sentenced Tuesday to three years in Nevada State Prison for pointing a loaded gun at his father who was intervening in a child custody ...
Tahoe area organization thinks big (and small) to help Kenyan women
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:29amBarey's eyes widened with wonder as she held the piece of paper in her hand. She struggled to decipher the words on the document but understood its significance - the number, 5,000 Kenyan shilli...
SIROTA: Embracing 'Enough'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:24amOf all the no-no's in contemporary America - and there are many - none has proven more taboo than the ancient doctrine of dayenu. Translated from the original Hebrew, the word roughly means "It wou...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Glider pilot's safe landing to be applauded
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:11amThis is in Response to the glider landing where Russ Pecoraro commented about his "disappointment" and called the company "irresponsible." I have a question for you, Mr. Pecoraro: have you ever flo...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Glider pilot's safe landing to be applauded
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:11amThis is in Response to the glider landing where Russ Pecoraro commented about his "disappointment" and called the company "irresponsible." I have a question for you, Mr. Pecoraro: have you ever flo...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Government is broken - Let's just call them 'Republicrats'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 8:59amWow, all this talk about how Republicans block everything for political reasons. Really?It's about time you holier-than-thou Democrats got off your high horses. Both parties are at fault and hypocr...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Government is broken - Let's just call them 'Republicrats'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 8:59amWow, all this talk about how Republicans block everything for political reasons. Really?It's about time you holier-than-thou Democrats got off your high horses. Both parties are at fault and hypocr...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I decide not to go to the movies
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 8:58am"There's nothing so tragic as seeing a family pulled apart by something as simple as a pack of wolves." - Jack HandeyIn February and March, Alaska and Idaho are planning to follow through on an aer...
Two Billion Cars: Driving Towards Sustainability
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amAmericans' love affair with the automobile and its environmental impacts will be the topic of a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Dr...
Sewing group donations help breast cancer patients
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amMembers of the Thursday Therapy Quilt Group from Fabrics Unlimited have just completed their first shipment of aprons designed to hold drainage bags for breast cancer patients who have recently ...
Dat Phan is enthusiastic about comedy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amI love Dat Phan's enthusiasm . This quality has been with him even before he won the first season of "Last Comic Standing." He's the same way with movie roles, even if they're small ones, and also ...
Russian Treasures concert features international violinist
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amThe Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will present a concert, "Russian Treasures," at 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Carson City Community Center.The concert features guest violinist Carla T...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Sweet muffins for your sweet heart
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amIt's February, the month of Valentine's Day, Heart Health, and warm muffins. Living on the South Shore this year feels odd without the workout of shoveling piles of snow. But that doesn't mean i...
Letters to the Editor: Glider pilot made best landing choice available
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amThe comments of Russ Pecoraro from Heavenly as reported in the Tahoe Tribune, relative to the glider landing on the slope, demonstrate a high degree of ignorance and lack of concern about serious i...
Kudos & Kindness: 'Stars' were out at booster fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amThe South Tahoe High Performing Arts Booster Association Board would like to thank the many people who helped to make "Stars Night Out" a successful fundraising event. The musical, "42nd Street," p...
Kudos & Kindness: Kudos for Christmas Cheer Super Bowl fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amKudos to the Flight Deck owners Tom and Diane Miller and their staff for having a fundraiser for Christmas Cheer on Feb. 5 in conjunction with their Super Bowl Party. In attendance were approximate...
Kudos & Kindness: Sports store gives back to community
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amOn behalf of Tahoe Valley Elementary School I would like to thank Sports LTD for all of their hard work in helping us rebuild our winter outdoor activity equipment so that the kids can enjoy sports...
Kudos & Kindness: Non- profits help other non-profit
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amThank you! Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra for the donated funds of $500. These funds are so greatly appreciated and desperately needed, it will help this new year. You have been there fo...
Opinion: Mayor should know better than to make empty promises
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 2:00amGood and bad of Dangberg family history put into words
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 1:59amSouth Lake Tahoe gourmet shop celebrates 35 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 11:50pmFor those born after 1976, the Cork and More is older than they are. The specialty food and wine shop recently celebrated a milestone, marking its thirty-fifth year in business last month. From a small wine and cheese shop to a complete culinary business, the store has grown and changed over the years to offer the consumer gourmet food, products and accessories for the kitchen and the table.
Movie Review: 'Chronicle' is above average sci-fi thriller
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 11:28pmThe sci-fi thriller "Chronicle," currently showing at the Horizon Stadium inside the Horizon Casino Resort in Stateline at Lake Tahoe, explores the world of ESP in general and telekinesis in particular. The explorers at three teens, Andrew (Dane DeHaan), Steve (Michael B. Jordan) and Matt (Alex Russell). Most of the movie is composed of film clips from Andrew, a nerd and unpopular at school.
Traditional Celtic Music Session
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 11:09pmCome listen to local Lake Tahoe musicians play it like it is in Ireland at Murphys Irish Pub! Hosted by eighth generation professional bagpiper Sean Cummings, this rollicking music session happens every Thursday night until about 10 pm (or until they throw us out). Anne Roos and her Celtic harp joins them and you’ll hear her jump in with the others to perform toe-tapping jigs, lilting waltzes, and poignant airs. No cover charge, just relax in front of the fireplace or cozy up to the authentic wooden bar, surrounded by antique Irish memorabilia, and enjoy a pint with your favorite pub food.
Placerville mine owner surrenders to law enforcement
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:32pm2 skier deaths in Colo. this week bring state’s season total to 11
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 9:36pmTRPA leader: 'Today's challenge is about survival'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 6:43pmBeneath its inevitable acronyms, development jargon and legalese, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Regional Plan Update will include more than an effort to protect the environment.