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More snow in the forecast for Lake Tahoe and Sierra by Wednesday
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 8:27pm
More changes in the weather are in store this week as a winter storm, which may produce strong winds and heavy snow, is expected to arrive in the Lake Tahoe Basin by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
A's, Giants wait to hear about territorial rights
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 7:20pmSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - San Francisco Giants president and CEO Larry Baer hinted Saturday there might not be a swift resolution regarding his club's territorial rights in the South Bay and whether...
Athletics' Braden makes strong progress from shoulder surgery
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 7:16pmPHOENIX (AP) - Dallas Braden decided against being a world traveler this winter, realizing his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery took top priority.Braden is working with the hope of returning...
Giants thrilled to now be healthy, back together
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 7:12pmSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Scottsdale Stadium went silent not once but twice Sunday.On San Francisco's first day of hitters facing pitchers, right-hander Matt Cain fell to the ground after taking ...
Bryant, West hold on to win NBA All-Star game
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 7:07pmORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Kobe Bryant took Michael Jordan's record, then nearly lost the game to LeBron James.Bryant and the best of the West held off a furious East comeback, winning 152-149 in the ...
Yosemite chipmunk looking for cooler temps as park warms
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 5:00pmVonn’s win puts her in record books; Mancuso doesn’t make podium
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 8:06amNevada moving toward letting private labs test new casino games
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: Well-being of livestock is worth worrying about
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 2:00amLeap Day deal: $29 lift tickets are Squaw and Alpine
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 6:12pmHere's a nice excuse to go skiing or riding, $29 lift tickets for Leap Day.
Lake Valley firefighters ready to dace up a storm at 50th ball
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 6:05pmCaesars Entertainments keeps up with green initiatives
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 4:30pmTerrain parks aren’t where all the best snowboarders ride
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 4:30pmTribe: Red Hawk Casino may close because of looming debt
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 2:50pmWhittemore manager claims Seenos violated environmental permits
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 1:17pmMovie Review: 'Act of Valor' mixes recruiting with SEALs
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 1:03pmThe action-thriller film "Act of Valor," now playing at Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, merges real-life SEALs (we all know who the SEALs are, thanks to the Osama bin Laden assassination) with Hollywood actors in action photography taken during maneuvers at the SEAL training grounds.
No SEALs are identified by name, although there is a surprisingly length listing of SEALs who have died in action at the end of the film.
Meet the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s new Executive Director
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 12:01pmJoin us in welcoming the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s new Executive Director, Darcie Goodman-Collins, PhD at a meet and greet reception on Tuesday, March 6th at the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s offices in South Lake Tahoe.
Meet Darcie, learn about the League to Save Lake Tahoe, and enjoy light refreshments.
For more information or to RSVP, email events@keeptahoeblue.org or call 530.541.5388. Registration is required.
Details
What: League to Save Lake Tahoe Meet & Greet Reception
When: Tuesday, March 6, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Who: All interested community members.
Bills designed to address ADA-small business concerns
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 11:44amSki Area Reality: Corporatocracy Strikes Again
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 11:07amAs the news spread on Wednesday morning that Vail Resorts had purchased Kirkwood Mountain Resort, there was, naturally, a genuine concern for one the future of the one of the most iconic ski areas in the American West. As someone who made a personal decision a few years ago to stop supporting a corporate-owned ski resort (Heavenly) and start buying my pass at one of the last independent ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area (Kirkwood) – the fact that Kirkwood is a better mountain for all the right reasons didn’t hurt either – this news affected me, but it did not shock me.
Parntership forged to operate Auburn State Recreation Area
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 10:00amRIBAUDO: Local musings
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amThe challenge of changeFor every idea put forward by a governmental organization, opposition arises. Witness the City of South Lake Tahoe, which has put forward a number of new ideas to help deal w...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reaching out to unpopulated areas matters
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amPopulation pressures can certainly be better managed everywhere to preserve our environment and wildlife. But reaching out to such unpopulated areas as the Arctic definitely needs to be a priority ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disappointed in McClintock's stance on the environment
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amI am disappointed, but not surprised, that Rep. Tom McClintock voted for a bill that would open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling. McClintock seems to care nothing for ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We need to think about the planet's future
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amIs the only thing we care about short-term gain? What about the future of this planet and the animals who are only trying to live in a world we are doing our best to destroy ... we need to think be...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making magnet school event a great success
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amWatch D.O.G.S. (Dad's of Great Students) at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School thanks the following sponsors, donators and volunteers for their needed and appreciated support at the...
Kudos & Kindness: Classified employees help at Bread & Broth
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amBread & Broth would like to warmly thank the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter #286 and it's volunteers for their continued support in our Adopt-A-Day of Nourishment Program...
Kudps & Kindness: 18th annual St. Theresa Crab Dinner a huge success
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amThank you to all of the individuals and businesses that contributed to the Saint Theresa Crab Dinner, Feb. 3. The generosity from the community during this tough economy was amazing. The event was ...
South Lake Tahoe fighters aim to 'go pro'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amCory Escobar, owner and coach at Escobar Training Grounds, is confident that fighters Ryan Nicholas McCarthy and Corey Jack Carlson will be successful in their upcoming fights."Ryan and Corey ha...
City, state saving big on snow removal
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amAnother sunny day, another saved dollar. Each week without snow, South Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada are saving money on snow removal."We've saved a significant amount of money in fuel, equi...
No Lahontan cutthroat stocking this year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amFishermen hoping to hook into Lake Tahoe's only native trout this year won't have the benefit of the Nevada Department of Wildlife's stocking program this year.
Tribune hires new editor
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amThe Tahoe Daily Tribune has hired Trisha Leonard as its editor.Leonard comes to the Tribune from the Register-Pajaronian in Watsonville, where she worked for nearly six years, first as copy editor ...
Kudos & Kindness: Watch DOGS thanks sponsors
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amWatch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School thanks the following sponsors, donators and volunteers for their needed and appreciated support at the ...
Kudos & Kindness: Quick response by first responders greatly appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amQuick response by first responders greatly appreciatedTo the Carson City Fire and Sheriff departments:On Feb. 1, about 11:15 p.m., the fire alarms went off in my apartment complex. This three-story...
Kudos & Kindness: Feast of Chocolate was a sweet success
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amFeast of Chocolate was a sweet successCheers & Kudos to the many people of Carson City who supported the American Association of University Women's 13th annual Feast of Chocolate. These generous bu...
Kudos & Kindness: Community support will keep the music going
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amCommunity support will keep the music goingThe band will play on. The Capital City Community Band would like to thank the citizens of Carson City and surrounding areas for the kind generosity and h...
Kudos & Kindness: Congrats to girls basketball team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amCongrats to girls basketball teamI just want to say thank you for a wonderful season Carson High girls' varsity basketball team, and to coach Ackerman and his assistant Nate Tolbert.Good job to the...
Independent American Party to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amThe Independent American Party Convention is scheduled in Northern Nevada at noon-1 p.m., March 3, at the The Plaza Hotel, 801 South Carson St., Carson City.A lunch lecture on Agenda 21 and Smart M...
South Lake Tahoe fighters aim to 'go pro'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amCory Escobar, owner and coach at Escobar Training Grounds, is confident that fighters Ryan Nicholas McCarthy and Corey Jack Carlson will be successful in their upcoming fights."Ryan and Corey ha...
