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Chefs, farmers join forces

RAOK: Making a meeting not be standing room only

How would you balance California’s budget?

State take-aways could deplete LTUSD’s reserves

Nevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31

Here is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.

Vail Resorts spending big bucks to reassure skiers there is snow

Outdoors with Don Q: Things you need to know about ice fishing

With the arrival of winter weather in this area, we certainly have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs.
And, that ice covering effectively inhibits your opportunity to catch fish…unless you are an ice fisherman.

USASA Slopestyle at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort

USASA brings their South Shore Series to Sierra-at-Tahoe for this amateur Slopestyle competition. Open to amateurs of all ages. Registration starts at 8:00am in the Aspen Café.
For more information contact Sierra-at-Tahoe or call (530) 659-7453.

Free Guided Snowshoe Hike into Van Sickle State Park

Join us at Van Sickle Bi-State Park from 10am to 1 pm for 2 to 3 miles of moderate hiking by snowshoe. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the “Jewel of the Sierra”along the way. This new trail is a superb addition to our local hiking trail offering views of Lake Tahoe rarely seen, off the shoulder of Heavenly. See the waterfall about 2 miles up the trail that looks like angel wings. Meet behind Harrah’s; in the very back parking lot.

Valentine's Dance with the Tahoe Dance Band

The 17 piece Tahoe Dance Band will be playing at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Friday, January 27, from 7:30-10:00 PM. Appetizers, Wine, Desserts, Big Band Dancing, Door Prizes and Fun for All. All ages welcome! $10 per person at the door. Wear Red. For more information, contact the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center or call (530)542-6094.

Chautauqua Performance at Explore Tahoe

She was a person of two worlds. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins was a Northern Paiute Native American and Author of the book:” Life Among the Paiutes, their Wrongs & Claims.” (1883) Making her the first Native American to write a book in the English Language.
Join local performer Dianna Maria de Borges as she speaks a tale of bravery and courage during her classic impersonation of this remarkable Native American woman.

Obama spends bulk of State of the Union address on economy

Sierra-at-Tahoe's Snowsports Week to benefit the South Tahoe community; Tickets available now

Each year Sierra-at-Tahoe teams up with the Barton Foundation as a way to give back to the South Lake Tahoe Community. Ski or ride all day for just $35 from Feb. 13-16.

Winterfest Chili Cookoff at LTCC

Come to the Commons at Lake Tahoe Community College on Tuesday, January 24 from noon to 1:00pm for the Winterfest Chili Cookoff. This is a showcase event for the Clubs of LTCC to share who they are and what they do, while offering food and fun with students and faculty.
For more information go to Ltcc.edu or call (530)544-4660.

Warning for fire survivors about bogus contractors

Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response

The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:

LIVE: South Tahoe vs. North Tahoe basketball

Joe Proudman and Tim Parsons call South Tahoe's boys' basketball game against North Tahoe live from the Blue Gym at South Tahoe. Follow them on Twitter, @tahoesports, to chime in during the acti...

California rethinking how it manages bear population

Solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights

STOCKHOLM (AP) - A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on Tuesday.Even experienced starg...

Food-waste recycling a growing business in Tahoe-Reno area

Snow finally falls in the Lake Tahoe Basin

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once again, albeit later than usual, Lake Tahoe is under the white blanket.Shovelers and snowplows were out in force Monday. Ski resorts opened new terrain. Sledders c...

Only dedicated full-time heart doc in the Lake Tahoe Basin establishes Barton Cardiology

As we near National Heart Month, February, its only fitting that Barton Health introduces its latest piece of prosperity — heart care and their latest addition to the medical team, cardiologist, David Young.
“Patients (in the Lake Tahoe Basin) now have access to a cardiovascular specialist in their own community,” Dr. Young said.

Spooner shuttle bus accident injures one

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A broken driveshaft is being blamed for an accident that sent a shuttle bus careening into a barrier on U.S. Highway 50 near Spooner Summit Tuesday morning.The Harrah'...

Shuttle bus mishap on Highway 50 sends 1 to hospital

An accident this morning involving a casino shuttle carrying 18 passengers on Highway 50 in Douglas County was reportedly caused by a mechanical problem, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The accident was reported at around 9:30 a.m. One person was transported to Carson Tahoe Hospital for unspecified claimed injuries.

British songwriter/artist Kate Bush sings of a woman, a lost dog and Lake Tahoe

New up on NPR's All Songs Considered is a review of "50 Words for Snow" by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush and the release of the song "Eider Falls at Lake Tahoe" a shortened version of an 11-minute song about a woman and a lost dog.

Nevada charter schools improving

Harrah’s bus crashes on Spooner Summit; 3 minor injuries

Opinion: Winter’s arrival means taking precautions

St. Theresa School hosting 1960s reunion

New technology, sustainability are driving focus of annual winter tradeshow

SALT LAKE CITY - Outdoor Retailer continues to be a show for gear heads who welcome new innovative ideas; however, the past few years has seen the focus shift into a more environmentally conscious ...

Obama to take on economy in State of the Union

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is ready to reclaim the spotlight with a plea for economic fairness in a State of Union address that opposition Republicans panned in advance as a rehash of...

Latest from Heavenly: Winter is here

Go here for the latest on lifts, snow amounts and more from Heavenly Mountain Resort.

Investigation continues into 2-story condo fire in Incline

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Emergency officials have yet to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a family vacation condominium last week in Incline Village.No one was hurt and no one was dis...

End of the line nears for Reno Fun Train

Opinion: State, union leave TTUSD no choice but to layoff teachers

Tickets on sale for St. Theresa’s crab feed

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

RAOK: Giving up birthday gifts to help pandas

LTCC reorg being mapped out in wake of state budget fiasco

Learn what the Tahoe Rim Trail Association is all about

Year the Dragon captured by Jonah M. Kessel for the New York Times

Across China and around the world, people are celebrating lunar new year and the advent of the year of the Dragon. Five filmmakers, including former Tahoe Daily Tribune Visual Director Jonah M. Kessel, captured the spirit and sparkle of the celebrations in Beijing for the New York Times. Go here to watch the video.

N. Nevada businesses mixed on 2012 economic forecast

Speed Networking on the South Shore

Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee to meet at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

(News Release) — The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) is scheduled to meet from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Feb. 9, 2012, at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 128 Market Street, Stateline, NV 89449. LTFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe. Items on the agenda include reviewing and confirming the LTFAC Vision and Strategic Planning Session outcomes, and public comment.

Full moon snowshoe near Ehrman Mansion

Suspect in Calif. serial killings to stand trial

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) - A judge ruled Monday that a man accused in the decades-old "Double Initial" serial killings case must stand trial for the murders of four Northern California women whose f...

Get Fresh and Healthy Cooking Workshops at LTCC

Event Date: 
February 2, 2012 (All day)

The Community Education department at Lake Tahoe Community College presents “Get Fresh and Healthy” workshop series. This is a series of four workshops; however you can register for individual workshops OR for all four together! Each workshop is ONLY $38!!

• Cooking with Spices is on Thursday, February 2nd from 6pm-9pm.
This exciting workshop will help you learn to elevate the flavor of foods by using different herb and spice blends. The facilitator of this workshop is local and master gardener, Diane Weidinger.

• The Winter Soup Workshop is on Friday, February 10th from 6pm-9pm.

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
30° 8' 16.944" N, 81° 46' 25.6224" W

Weather Service: Snowpack increases with storms but dry weather may return

Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Reno on the storms: This graph shows the change in snowpack percentage from the SNOTEL sites in the four main Sierra basins. Before the series of storms in the past week, all of the basins were below 10 percent of the season-to-date normals. As of early this morning, the snowpack has increased to around 25-30 percent of normal, which includes partial totals from the Sunday night-Monday storm.

Frontline Employee Appreciation Day at Kirkwood

Frontline employee appreciation day includes all retail and hospitality employees in the Lake Tahoe area. Each employee must show a recent paycheck stub and valid driver’s license at the Season Pass Office in the Village Plaza to receive a free ticket. Frontline employee appreciation days are the last Wednesday of every month.
For more information, see kirkwood.com

Sierra Crest Snowshoe Trek at Kirkwood

A guided hike into the backcountry beyond the trails of Kirkwood to

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