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Old prescribed burn reignites in high winds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 10:31amEmbers from a weeks-old prescribed burn off Kingsbury Grade reignited into a 10-12 acre fire early Tuesday morning.Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District firefighters first responded to the call...
Top NV marketer: Tourism, business need to agree
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 9:39amLAS VEGAS - A top Las Vegas marketer who produced the city's famed "What happens here, stays here" campaign told state and tourism industry leaders Wednesday that casinos need to work better with o...
Nevada Urges Cyclists to take Statewide Bicycle Plan Survey
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 9:38am
The Nevada Department of Transportation is developing a Statewide Bicycle Plan for the state highway system in Nevada. The project is to focus on policies, programs, legislation and infrastructure that increase safe bicycling in rural communities in Nevada. The intent of the survey is to learn more about people’s preferences for bicycling in Nevada. Responses are being accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 6. Go here to take the survey.
EPA proposes stricter rules for ship ballast water
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 9:15amTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - The Environmental Protection Agency proposed stricter requirements Wednesday for cleaning ballast water that keeps ships upright in rolling seas but enables invasive spe...
Sugar Bowl to reopen Dec. 3
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 9:13amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Sugar Bowl had a successful opening weekend and with snowmaking temperatures in the future, the Donner Summit resort will reopen for operations on Dec. 3 and 4.Conditions permitti...
Official: Kings Beach affordable housing project to be finished by late fall 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 9:08amKINGS BEACH, Calif. - Construction on the major affordable housing project in Kings Beach likely won't be finished until fall 2012, officials said this week, rather than an initial deadline of next...
Shining Stars present 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:53amThe holiday production "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio will be presented twice on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Harrah's Tahoe Special Ev...
The Real Nasty keeps party going late
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:51amThose who imbibe with "Whiskey for Breakfast" should plan a nap after lunch Saturday because there's a late-night, don't-miss show at North Shore.The Real Nasty plays the Vinyl after-party in th...
Review Something was missing from Bush concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:48amOn top of the decent ski conditions after wind delayed Heavenly's opening by 24 hours, Bush came to town. After disbanding for nearly a decade, the British band reunited for its first North Amer...
Forest Service responding to rekindling of prescribed fire unit on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:43amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit fire crews are responding to the rekindling of a weeks-old prescribed fire off Andria Drive on Kingsbury Grade, near ...
Bulgarian guitarist featured at Incline's St. Patrick's Church
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:42amLooking for a way to enrich this holiday season without consuming unwanted calories?Head to Incline Village's St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Sunday, Dec. 4 for a glorious offering of traditional...
All-ages metal show at Tahoe's American Legion features four bands
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:39amJohn Shafer has a simple mission: "Follow the drums."The rock drummer's journey has included playing at places like the Milwaukee Metal Fest and New York Ritz with Bay Area metal bands Hexx, Ski...
Sierra Tract power back up
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Energy restored power to about 600 customers in the Sierra Tract affecting about 600 customers at 9:42 a.m. Thursday. The outage was caused by high winds downing ...
Sola Rosa's U.S. debut includes Blu Nightclub
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:35amA Europe-to-Tahoe connection continues this week when Sola Rosa performs in MontBleu's Blu Nightclub.Bandleader Andrew Spraggon called Lake Tahoe Action from Berlin, one of numerous countries an...
Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars return to Harrah's on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 7:55am
By Marcia Sarosik
"Twas the Night Before Christmas", a very special holiday production by Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio is returning to Harrah's Tahoe Special Events Center this Sunday, December 4th.
It's a slam Dunkleman this week at the Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 5:00amBy Howie Nave
This week's Improv headliner, Brian Dunkleman, is host of “The Sky Ball League,” which aired every Saturday and Sunday on Fox Sports Prime up until the first season recently concluded. And while not as noteworthy as his stint on “American Idol,” Dunkie insists that “Sky Ball League” “is going to be bigger than ‘Idol.'”
LTVA receives $10000 from Nevada tourism officials
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:37amA $10000 grant to help the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority develop its sports tourism initiative was among nearly a half-million dollars in rural tourism grants ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ltva-receive...
South Shore recreation JPA board to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:37amThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet Dec . 5 at 1pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. The board expects to establish the process ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-shore-re...
MontBleu Holiday Extravaganza
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 7:18pmThe 17th annual MontBleu Holiday Extravaganza is Dec. 14 and Dec. 15, starting at 7pm each night. Students in grades 3-12 in the various Lake Tahoe Unified ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../montbleu-holida...
Caltrans completes Luther Pass construction
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 7:18pmCaltrans announced today it has completed a project on Highway 89 in El Dorado County that is designed to safeguard water quality in and around the Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../caltrans-completes...
Ski report: Dress warm
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 7:18pmWith a cold front moving through the Lake Tahoe Basin, it means resorts will be firing up their snowmaking guns to help Mother Nature. Wind could be a factor ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-dr...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 7:18pmSouth Tahoe Refuse residential customers are asked to set out canned and packaged foods in a bag next to their trash can on the regular refuse collection day ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets...
Discounted lift tickets offered to area resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 3:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe area resorts have again partnered with Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation to offer discounted lift tickets.Purchase of the tickets through the Sk...
Discounted lift tickets offered to area resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 3:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe area resorts have again partnered with Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation to offer discounted lift tickets.Purchase of the tickets through the Sk...
Nev. agrees with Calif. to make 2022 Olympics run
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 3:13pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada has agreed with officials in California to make a run at hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics at Lake Tahoe, in hopes of bringing the games back to an area where they were held ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Food pantry grateful for donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 2:37pmThank you from Tahoe Community Church for the generous community donations to our Food Pantry!MontBleu Casino and its employees continued the tradition of the last several years, and generously don...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: A thanks for the season
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 2:32pmFor most people in America, Thanksgiving was spent with family and friends sharing a huge meal, football games and a nap.But for some in our local community, they would have had nothing without the...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Deputies deserve gratitude
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 2:29pmI want to thank our wonderful sheriff's office for coming out to my home at 4 a.m. to remove a bear from my garage, who refused to leave. We have had this problem in the Montgomery Estates area for...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Support for bus driver appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 2:25pmI just wanted to give a big hug of gratitude to everyone who supported my husband, Mike, in his attempt to get his bus driver job back. He is back on the job thanks to all of you. It definitely has...
DEATH NOTICE: Maj. Nick Garofalos
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 1:46pmMaj. Nick Garofalos, USAF (Ret.), died Nov. 20, 2011, in Carson City.He was 84.He was born on Sept. 5, 1927, to George Garofalos and Anna Papadoglou Garofalos in Middletown, Ohio.Garofalos is survi...
Tahoe Magic fundraiser at Coyote Grill
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 1:45pmA chili dinner is set for Dec. 1, at Coyote Grill in the Round Hill Plaza to benefit Tahoe Magic, a South Shore Lake Tahoe organization formed in 1992 that serves families and individuals in the Tahoe community that are in need of temporary financial assistance. The fundraiser runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and costs $1 for a bowl of chili. Twenty percent of the fundraiser will go to Tahoe Magic.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Golf course needed to help economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 1:23pmLake Tahoe needs the golf course to help the economy. So many people come to Tahoe in the summer to play golf, have weddings, and good times on the golf course. Don't let them take that away.Richar...
Ski report: Dress warm
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 12:29pmWith a cold front moving through the Lake Tahoe Basin, it means resorts will be firing up their snowmaking guns to help Mother Nature. Wind could be a factor today for some lift operations. Here is th...
Nevada and California agree to make 2022 Winter Olympic bid
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:56amNevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki says Nevada has agreed with officials in California to make a run at hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics at Lake Tahoe. Krolicki made the announcement today to Nevada tourism leaders in Las Vegas. Go here for the story.
Heavenly Foundation to host Winter Welcome on Dec. 9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:47am
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Winter Welcome on Friday, December 9th, 2011 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at Heavenly’s California Lodge on Saddle Rd. at the top of Ski Run Blvd. Celebrate the coming of Winter in après style, the event will feature heavy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a beer and wine bar; live music will be played by local musicians Jerel Dutton and JT Chevallier.
City holds its ground on medical pot rules
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:04amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Despite the possibility of lawsuits, the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously decided Tuesday night to go ahead with its regulations regarding medical marijuana.The ...
South Lake Tahoe confident keeps pot ordinance intact
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:01amBy Kathryn Reed
“Bring it on!” That was essentially what the five members of South Lake Tahoe’s City Council said Tuesday night at the conclusion of a one-hour special meeting about the medical marijuana ordinance.
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting schedule changes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 9:26amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Parks and Recreation Commission is changing their meeting schedule to the last Tuesday of every month from January through November. Meetings are held at the Recreati...
SAUNDERS: Newt Gingrich and his box of matches
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 9:08amAs a Republican congressman, Newt Gingrich filed ethics charges that led Democratic House Speaker Jim Wright to resign in 1989. Later, the House elected Gingrich speaker. Then, in 1998, Gingrich re...
Snowshoeing and science for students at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fun and educational snowshoe and winter science trips to Tahoe are now available for local classes. Great Basin Outdoor School invites teachers to book now for January...
Joint Powers Authority to meet to discuss Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will meet to confirm the success of Measure R, and to establish the process and schedule for seeking app...
California Conservation Corps marks 35 years with work throughout the state
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Conservation Corps has now been around for 35 years, but don't expect to see balloons or birthday celebrations. Instead, the CCC will mark the anniversary ...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:48amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches.Place the tree in plain water immediately after recutting the tru...
Conservation group launches "Tahoe's Most un-Wanted" campaign
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) has released a series of educational posters which identify some of the biggest threats to Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as w...
Caltrans finishes Highway 89 project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:46amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans completed a project on Highway 89 that will safeguard water quality in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin, the agency announced in a statement Tuesday. "Caltrans is...
Suit filed in golf course fight
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:40amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Opponents of a restoration project that would see some of Lake Tahoe Golf Course moved into Washoe Meadows State Park have taken their arguments to court, while a vand...
3 docs blaze community health care trail in S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 4:30amIn 1989, they were the doctors who made up Tahoe Family Physicians. That year they opened what was called the El Dorado Community Clinic. For six years ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../3-docs-blaze-commun...
South Tahoe firm offering free snowplowing to military families ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 4:30amFor the second year in a row, Alpine Smith Inc. of South Lake Tahoe joins the SnowCare for Troops Program, a community based program to provide free snow ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-firm-...
Caltrans completes Luther Pass construction
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:11pmCaltrans announced today it has completed a project on Highway 89 in El Dorado County that is designed to safeguard water quality in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. The $17 million project received $...
Movie Review: 'On Top of the Hood' shows ski filmmaker Sammy Carlson can do it all
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:10pm
By Josh Swallow
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.- As we begin to prepare for this upcoming winter, it is no surprise to any Sierra Nevada College student that the ski and snowboard season is right around the corner. With this time of the year brings the beginning of incredible ski films that keep everyone entertained once off the slopes.
