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Tahoe residents protest in mini occupy movement
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:41amLake 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...
New parking program paying for itself
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:37amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Earlier this year city officials scrapped a parking enforcement system that was costing South Lake Tahoe tens of thousands of dollars and managed parking problems spor...
Shifts in several restaurants around town
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:33amA recent flurry of activity has a few well-known eateries around South Lake Tahoe switching locations, changing names or shutting down altogether.
Shifts in several restaurants around town
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:33amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A recent flurry of activity has a few well-known eateries around South Lake Tahoe switching locations, changing names or shutting down altogether.Scusa makes moveScusa...
Wind storm downs trees around town
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:57amWith 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...
Tahoe firefighters sent to Reno fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 9:55amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe firefighters have been sent to battle a Reno wildfire that has been burning out of control since early Friday morning.A strike team of Lake Tahoe area firefigh...
Tree smashes through South Tahoe homes (SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 9:02am
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
Ski report Windy and cold
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 8:31amcurtis fong Heavenly Mountain Resort is delaying opening day until Nov 19. Here is the ski report for Nov 18. – Curtis Fong the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/ski-report-windy-and-col...
Reno wildfire burns 20 homes, closes 90 schools
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 7:00amRENO, 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...
Firefighters stop advance of massive Reno wildfire
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 5:06am
Update 5 p.m.: Firefighters have stopped the advance of the fire and are now going back and putting out hot spots. Light snow and lessening winds are helping the efforts. Reno Fire Chief Mike Hernandez said 25 homes have been impacted by the fire. The fire has burned between 1,700 and 2,000 acres. One firefighter has been injured, one person suffered a heart attack and died and more than 4,500 NV Energy customers are without power.
View Caughlin Fire (fka Pine Haven fire) in a larger map
Synthetic drugs becoming prevalent in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 4:52amEpidemic 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...
Opinion: Do seniors deserve all those discounts?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmBy Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle. Do seniors deserve all those discounts they get from airlines, restaurants, theaters, state and national parks, bus ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-do...
Gingerbread house building contest in Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmThe 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...
Truckee man hurt jumping from national park cliff
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmBy Kate McGinty, Desert Sun. A 23-year-old man was hurt Monday when he jumped from a cliff in Joshua Tree National Park. William Fleming was attempting ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-man-hurt-ju...
Summer activities at ski resorts expected to grow
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pm“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...
Lake Tahoe forecast — brrrrrrrrrrrr
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmThat's what the National Weather Service in Reno's graphic shows for the Lake Tahoe area for tonight through Sunday. High winds will be associated with the ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../la...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmCaesars 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...
Occupy protest moves to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 2:17pm
About 20 or so have gathered today on Highway 50 near Stateline and South Lake Tahoe as part of a nationwide Occupy Wall Street protest. For information go here.
Police scanner traffic between Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe report no problems thus far associated with the protest, which began around noon.
South Tahoe product set to start for Jets
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 2:05pmIt 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...
Out on home video this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 12:35pmHARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2Grade BDirected by David YatesStarring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael GambonW...
Bookworks non-profit bookstore announces pre-Christmas sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 12:21pm
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.
Prescribed fire operations resume in the Angora area
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora area today. Fuels reduction crews are expected to conduct oper...
Police officer on leave during criminal investigation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:53amSOUTH 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...
OBITUARY: Marion Enid Hansen
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:46amOn November 11th, 2011, Marion Enid Hansen slipped away quietly and went to be with our Lord. Marion was born in Kansas City, MO on November 22, 1917. Ultimately the family relocated to San Fran...
American Century Championship money goes back to South Lake Tahoe area non-profits
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:41am
The American Century Championship will keep $100,000 in the community that helps make the annual event a success. LIVESTRONG®, the celebrity golf tournament’s nationally designated charity, in partnership with Tahoe South, NBC Sports and American Century Investments has committed funds to benefit South Lake Tahoe area non-profit organizations.
South Tahoe Officer Poland under federal investigation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:41amBy Kathryn Reed. South Lake Tahoe police Officer Johnny Poland turned in his badge and gun Nov. 15, with Wednesday being his first day on paid administrative leave. “He is under federal criminal inves...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:41amCaesars 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, private equity firms Apollo Management Group...
Lake Tahoe forecast — brrrrrrrrrrrr
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:41amThat's what the National Weather Service in Reno's graphic shows for the Lake Tahoe area for tonight through Sunday. High winds will be associated with the storm that will start to move in thi...
Which vitamins are worth the money?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:46amWhen diet isn't enough, supplements can help.Can taking extra vitamins, minerals or herbs make you healthier? Many of us think so: More than half of adults in the USA take one or more dietary suppl...
Five recommendations for surviving holiday heart attack season
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:30amTemperatures are dropping and the holidays are around the corner. We are now entering what is often referred to as "The Heart Attack Season." In addition to the cold weather restricting our blood c...
Annual winter swap at MontBleu to support Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 23rd Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa at South Shore Lake Tahoe Nov. 18-19. Proceed...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Roll back Bush tax cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:20amDebra Saunders defends extending the Bush tax cuts in her column about deficit reduction while accusing the Democrats of being unwilling to compromise. Those cuts were temporary and meant to expire...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Campaign reform needed
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:19amRegarding a Nov. 1 letter from David M. Jinkens on the subject of "Boycott Wall Street?" the most important change the 99 percent can help accomplish is campaign financing reform. Such reform will ...
SAUNDERS: Protest fatigue
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:16amThe Bay Area has come down with a serious case of Protest Fatigue. The 99 percent of Northern Californians who want to go about their business are being jammed with protests and forced to pay for s...
'Veteran' Jonny Lang returns to South Shore Room
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:12amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nobody calls this music star "Kid" Jonny Lang anymore.The accomplished singer and guitar player is 30 years old, has been married a decade and is the father of three c...
'Veteran' Jonny Lang returns to South Shore Room
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:12amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nobody calls this music star "Kid" Jonny Lang anymore.The accomplished singer and guitar player is 30 years old, has been married a decade and is the father of three c...
City announces three new fire department shift commanders
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 10:16pm
By Nancy Kerry
The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce a promotional ceremony for three new Fire Department Shift Commanders will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011. The ceremony will take place at the City’s Administration Offices (South Lake Tahoe Airport) at 2:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Being promoted to Shift Commander are Jim Drennan, Rob Hembree and Dan Sullivan. In announcing the appointments, City Manager Tony O’Rourke said, “The three Commanders will have significant responsibilities and have demonstrated the capacity to carry them out. We are pleased to announce their promotions.”
Buddy Werner league signing up skiers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 9:36pmThis all-volunteer not-for-profit corporation providing slalom and giant slalom ski race training for the youngsters of South Lake Tahoe and the West Slope of El ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../buddy-wer...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 9:36pmSouth Lake Tahoe had the highest gas price in California, at $3.99 per gallon, according to AAA's monthly review of prices throughout the state. • The 25th ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippe...
South Tahoe Officer Poland under federal investigation
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 8:34pmSouth Lake Tahoe police Officer Johnny Poland turned in his badge and gun Nov 15 with Wednesday being his first day on paid administrative leave ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-officer-poland...
An evening for women who play in the backcountry
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 5:43pmAlpenglow Sports in Tahoe City is hosting an evening for women to gather, connect, network, share stories, talk gear, and shop. If you like to backcountry ski or ride, this is an opportunity to meet o...
Buying art is nowhere near as complicated as
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 5:43pmThe blank wall or table top won't care, and you know for sure what I'd say about the couch. Robert Schimmel is a professional artist and teacher in South Lake Tahoe as well as host of “Lake Ta...
Cookbook doesn't live up to expectations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 5:43pmBy Kathryn Reed. Some people read cookbooks like they are novels. That's what my friend Toni does. I approach them as books with recipes – not much more. book Now, it's not quite that simplist...
Company takes carpooling to Tahoe from Bay Area to a new level ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 5:43pmZimride, the largest online ride-sharing service in North America, announced its San Francisco-Lake Tahoe route today, with service beginning Thanksgiving Day. The idea is to bring Bay Area residents ...
S. Tahoe officials jittery about legalities of medical pot
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 5:43pmBy Kathryn Reed. Cities across California are fearful of what a medical marijuana decision out of Long Beach will mean to them as well as what the feds may do. South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento's ci...
From the publisher: We're listening
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 3:45pmThere's no question that the Tribune has been through change the past several years. We, as with most other businesses in the recent economy, have worked hard to be sure our foundation is solid ...
Weather Window: California's climate magnet
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 3:30pmLAKE TAHOE - Long before the 1849 Gold Rush, California's relatively mild climate had attracted immigrants from other regions where inhabitants endured long, cold, damp winters. The Mediterranea...
Postal Service announces 2011 holiday mail-by dates
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 3:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States Postal Service has released the suggested mail-by dates to ensure packages, cards, and letters reach their intended destination before the 2011 celebrat...
Forest Service seeks public comment on Fallen Leaf Lake project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 3:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is asking for public input on the proposed Fallen Leaf Lake Trail Access and Travel Management project. The proje...
Donation helps restore West Shore's Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 3:24pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At a time of critical financial need, the Hellman Family of San Francisco has presented California State Parks with a $100,000 donation to support the restoration effo...
