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Rocky LaPorte: Leno's loss Lake Tahoe Improv's gain
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:54amVoted one of the funniest guys in his class at a recent GED reunion, Rocky LaPorte didn't plan on a career of standup, it just sort of found him. Rocky was driving a truck when he started doing ...
NHP identifies three victims in Saturday Highway 395 crash in Douglas County
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:47amA Gardnerville woman and a Yerington man have been identified as victims in Saturday night's fatal accident on Highway 395 at Leviathan Mine Road, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports. A Reno man has also been identified. NHP will release the name of the separate Sunday morning single-vehicle crash later today.
Law bans predatory ADA lawsuits against businesses
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:37amSACRAMENTO, Calif.-A new law will protect California businesses, especially small-business owners, from frivolous lawsuits filed under the Americans With Disabilities Act.Gov. Jerry Brown announced...
Surviving members keep Canned Heat cooking
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:30amAs a rock 'n' roll band in the 1960s, Canned Heat went to extremes with sex, drugs and lip synching.Bob "The Bear" Hite was hilarious when he pretended to play the flute on a musical variety tel...
Field Poll: Voter support for Brown tax hike dips
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:28amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown's November tax increase initiative has only slim support with likely California voters, with just 51 percent backing it and 38 percent opposed, according ...
Calif. allows complete voter registration online
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:23amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California elections officials hope to make signing up to vote easier than ever through an online registration system that launched Wednesday.Secretary of State Debra Bowe...
NFL replacement officials affecting Vegas bets
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:19amLas Vegas casinos think this weekend's NFL games will be the highest-scoring ever thanks to the league's replacement officials.Oddsmakers say casinos are changing their expectations as interim refe...
Census data another sign economy has bottomed out
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:11amWASHINGTON (AP) - Five years after the housing bust, the U.S. economy is showing signs of finally bottoming out.Americans are on the move again after putting their lives on hold and staying put. Mo...
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe highlights 2012-2013 ski and board season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:59am
With Nov. 16 as its opening day, the countdown is on at Heavenly Mountain Resort. From intense competitions and events to the return of the halfpipe, excitement is stirring at Lake Tahoe’s largest winter playground.
Camp Rich parking issues stall Forest Service’s plans
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:15amCoyote Grill Welcomes 'Christmas Cheer' to 'All You Can Eat Chili'
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:01am
The Coyote Grill welcomes 'Christmas Cheer' to 'All You Can Eat Chili' today, Thursday, from 5 p.m. to closing. Coyote Grill will donate 20 percent of all proceeds to Christmas Cheer, the food pantry serving the South Lake Tahoe area.
The Coyote Grill dishes up 'All You Can Eat Chili' every Thursday and donates 20 percent of all proceeds to each beneficiary.
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Letter to the editor: Water taxi is a great opportunity at the lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 6:00amRecently I read a story in the Sacramento Bee about the new Water Taxi operating on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. So, I checked it out and went for a ride on Aug. 28, my birthday. What a wonderful...
Tailgate
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 6:00amIt's homecoming at South Tahoe. The Vikings will host Wooster High School Friday at 7 p.m. Vikings volleyball hosts Fallon at 5 p.m. South Tahoe cross-country hosts its first home meet Thursday at ...
Opinion: Stracener’s lies should keep him off the bench
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 2:00amAccess to trails, parking lots dominate Fallen Leaf discussion
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 1:59amLake Tahoe Home Sales: Is it a Buyer's Market or a Seller's Market?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 10:43pmThe median home prices of California homes sold reached a 4-year high in August according to the California Association of Realtors. In their August sales report released this week, CAR reports that home sales fell off slightly for the month but are maintaining a strong pace with 5 straight months of year over year sales gains. They also reported that inventory of homes for sale continues to be an issue with inventory at a 6 year low. You will notice similar trends in Lake Tahoe as I explain in more detail below.
Tahoe boat inspections switching to off-season locations, times
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 8:00pmLake Tahoe young professionals group fall mixer at Pub inside 968 Park Hotel
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:59pm
Event Date:
September 26, 2012 - 7:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will keep the fall feisty with their next mixer at the new Pub inside 968 Park Hotel, Sept. 26 from 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Pizzas, cheese and fruit platters will be bountiful throughout the evening so belly up to the bar for drink specials and sample organic New Belgium Brewery Beers, Organic wine or a cup of Joe.
Non-TRYP members who attend mixers will have a $5-10 cover fee depending on the event, while members are free.
Letter: Thank you to Community and Numerous Fire and Police Responders
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:38pmThe South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and Police Department responded to a fire at Pioneer Trail and April Drive on the evening of September 18th. Upon arrival, they saw that two homes were fully engulfed with nearby trees also on fire.
Police warn of gas company scam
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:34pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department received information of a scam to access retiree’s financial information. A person falsely presents themself as a representative from the local gas company and offers to set up an appointment to review the customer’s financial records. The representative claims they can lower the gas bill, if they can review the financial documents.
The public should know Southwest Gas will not ever send anyone out to review personal financial information of customers.
Sierra-at-Tahoe partners with Southern California, Colorado resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 4:02pmSierra-at-Tahoe Resort season passholders will be able to ride at additional resorts during the 2012-2013 season.Unlimited Passholders will be able to ski or ride ten non-holiday days at Mountain H...
Sierra-at-Tahoe partners with Southern California, Colorado resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 4:02pmSierra-at-Tahoe Resort season passholders will be able to ride at additional resorts during the 2012-2013 season.Unlimited Passholders will be able to ski or ride ten non-holiday days at Mountain H...
Heavenly eyes Nov. 16 opening date
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 3:50pmHeavenly Mountain Resort is planning on opening for winter operations Nov. 16, according to a Wednesday statement from the ski area.The 2012-2013 ski season is expected to include the return of a h...
Heavenly eyes Nov. 16 opening date
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 3:50pmHeavenly Mountain Resort is planning on opening for winter operations Nov. 16, according to a Wednesday statement from the ski area.The 2012-2013 ski season is expected to include the return of a h...
Home of local artist destroyed
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 2:52pmFire crews continue to investigate the cause and origin of the South Lake Tahoe fire that destroyed two homes on Tuesday night at the corner of Pioneer Trail and April Drive. "We're looking at t...
Vikings soccer dominates in the Desert
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 12:58pmThe South Tahoe boys junior varsity soccer team met up with a couple of eastern Nevada teams in Fallon last weekend. In the early game, the Vikings met the Elko Indians and won 2-0 in a tough battl...
Vikings volleyball still undefeated
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 12:53pmThe Vikings volleyball team continued its winning ways against Lowry and improved to 3-0 in league Friday. The girls took the first game 25-1, lost game two 25-22 before cementing the win with 25-1...
Mighty Mites and Tiny Mites
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 12:52pmThe Mighty Mites made it happen against Sparks at South Tahoe High School, defeating the Saints 13-6 Saturday. The team had standout performances from Jake Tarwater Jeremy Smiley, Derek Robbins, Re...
Whittell volleyball falls to Lovelock
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 12:51pmThe girls battled in Lovelock on Friday, but fell 3-1 on the road. The Warriors dropped their first game 25-12, won game two 25-23 and dropped games three and four 25-16 and 25-14. It was the team'...
Home of local artist destroyed
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 12:37pmFire crews continue to investigate the cause and origin of the South Lake Tahoe fire that destroyed two homes on Tuesday night at the corner of Pioneer Trail and April Drive. "We're looking at t...
Tahoe Valley students to benefit from people ordering pizza
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 11:35amLetter to the editor: Portrayal of accused man was unfair
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 10:05amDisgusting, disrespectful, appalled, shocked, loathsome and unfair were just some of the words from people of our community that I know as described to me of the photo of Gennaro DiMatteo printed o...
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:56amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of September 19-25.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Saunders: Benghazi crime scene -- the trailer did it
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:00am"We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the consulate to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice told...
Letter to the editor: Bear-proof trash cans would help deter trash bears
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:00amRegarding the article on human-bear conflicts on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe printed Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. I have one answer for the problem: bear-proof trash cans! All the bear diversion tacti...
OBITUARY: John David Gay
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:00amJanuary 22, 1919 - September 7, 2012John David "Dave" Gay, a pioneer of South Lake Tahoe, departed our earth on September 7, 2012. Dave was joyful, courageous, athletic and kind. He was born on ...
OBITUARY: Kyler Mika Hale
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:00amJanuary 14, 1990-September 15, 2012Kyler passed away on September 15, 2012. He is survived by his adoring Mother, Shannon Hays, his loving Father Paul Hale, his loving brother Tanner Nika Hale, ...
OBITUARY: Carol J. Keller
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:00am5/14/39 - 8/17/2012A resident of So. Lake Tahoe since 1987, Carol died of a long terminal illness Aug. 17, 2012. She is survived by her husband Raymond Keller, daughter Patricia Thibault, grandd...
