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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Almighty dollar should not trump rights of residents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:20amAt the recent SnowGlobe event, decibel levels far exceeded the allowable limits stated in the El Dorado County General Plan posted online. My house is approximately one mile away from the event and...
SAUNDERS: And my endorsement goes to ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:12amMitt Romney may be the best candidate in the 2012 GOP primary, but that's not saying much. It's like being the best mayor of Oakland, Calif. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota may not be ready for ...
Burning Christmas tree inside can be dangerous
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is warning residents against burning their Christmas trees indoors.Dried-out Christmas trees can be an explosive hazard, according to...
Fire department offers advice on heater failure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:07amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department wants residents to know what to do if their heater fails and repair is unavailable.If a home heater goes out during a winter storm, k...
DA warns against rental scam
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County's District Attorney's Office is warning of a new scam on foreclosed homes or properties.Suspects will list a home that is for sale or foreclosed on f...
City to discuss changes to festival following complaints
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 7:57amAs the throngs of festival goers leave town and South Lake Tahoe slips into post-holiday quiet, the buzz about the SnowGlobe Music Festival continues.
City to discuss changes to festival following complaints
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 7:57amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the throngs of festival goers leave town and South Lake Tahoe slips into post-holiday quiet, the buzz about the SnowGlobe Music Festival continues."What kind of spe...
Movie Review: Spielberg's 'War Horse' is a warm and bitter tale
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 6:54amDirector-producer Steven Spielberg's film "War Horse," currently showing at Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe and elsewhere, is fine movie making, with a splendid cast. If it sinks into sentimentality at times, bear with it because the story, from a British children's book of 1982.
Fishing report though Jan. 11
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 6:30amHere is the fishing report for the week of Jan. 4-11. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Family Science Day at UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Center
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:48amLooking for something exciting that your kids can do during the holiday break? Do your kids like science and hands-on activities?
Young Chautauqua program inviting new participants
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amDouglas Co. Historical Society's Young Chautauqua 2012 program will begin with an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center.Students 4th through 12th g...
Committee applicants sought
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Trail and Fields Advisory Committees, as required by Measure R. The committees will each consi...
The Treasure Hunters Roadshow to stop at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amModern day treasure hunters are in South Lake Tahoe through Jan. 7 at the Quality Inn & Suites casino area.Mark their calendars for the opportunity to meet one-on-one with specialists from Treasure...
Business mixer to benefit charity
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amTahoeChamber will hold its annual Business After Hours Mixer for Charity at Riva Grill from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Riva Grill is located at 900 Ski Run Blvd.The evening of celebration will help th...
Committee applicants sought
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amThe South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Trail and Fields Advisory Committees, as required by Measure R. The committees will each consi...
Kennel club show in Carson City
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amThe Bonanza Kennel Club and Reno Kennel Club will host the AKC B Match 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 with Carson Canine Adventures at 580 Mallory Way (Nevada Appeal building) in Carson City. Entries will be a...
Nevada PUC offers expanded hours
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amCarson City - Consumers wishing to contact the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Consumer Division will find a more convenient process in 2012 with increased hours. Consumer Division staff is n...
Physiologist's recipe for fitness success
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:00amIf you've decided that 2012 is the year you are going to make a concerted effort to get fit and lose weight, you may be better off adopting healthy behavior rather than setting a specific weight...
Book proves why eating locally makes a difference
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amBook proves why eating locally makes a difference. Posted by admin in Food & Wine, Lifestyle on January 3rd, 2012 | no responses. By Kathryn Reed. “Voting with your fork” is a phrase author Jasia ...
Land conservation benefits from bad economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amBy Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle. Tough economic times have been a bonanza for land trusts and nonprofit conservation groups, which have recently been buying rights to California redwood grov...
Brown not backing away from challenges
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amBy Wyatt Buchanan, San Francisco Chronicle. SACRAMENTO — In his first year back as California's leader, Gov. Jerry Brown was unable to get what he wanted. Voters returned Brown to the Capitol for ...
Truckee man missing after canoe overturns on
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amA 24-year-old Truckee man is presumed dead after the canoe he was in with a friend capsized on a windy Donner Lake Monday. His name is being withheld pending notification of family. A 19-year-old Truc...
Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amThe pedestrian killed in Stateline in the early morning of New Year's Day has been identified as Alex M. Moore, 21, of Walnut Creek. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Nevada Hi...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amSierra-at-Tahoe's 6th annual Buckle Up Slopestyle Jam in memory of freestyle athlete Greg Smith and that spreads seatbelt awareness is Jan. 21 from 11am-3pm. • Beginning Jan. 26, Placer County Sup...
Water content in Sierra dismal, record set for January
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amBy Kathyrn Reed
PHILLIPS STATION — Scanning the field at the base of Sierra-at-Tahoe, Frank Gehrke wonders if he needs to bring his equipment out of the vehicle. It turns out he does need the tools.
Opinion: Redevelopment should be changed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmPublisher's note: This editorial is from the Dec. 31, 2011, San Francisco Chronicle. No one knows the value of California's redevelopment law better than Gov. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opin...
Land conservation benefits from bad economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmBy Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle. Tough economic times have been a bonanza for land trusts and nonprofit conservation groups, which have recently ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../land-conservatio...
Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmWitnesses or anyone with additional information, is asked to contact Trooper Eric Gallagher at (775) 689.4661. – Lake Tahoe News staff report. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pedestrian-...
Ski report: Windy up top
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmWind may be an issue at higher elevations today. Here is the ski report for Jan. 3. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · Email · PDF Send article ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/ski-...
Truckee man missing after canoe overturns on
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmThe canoe was recovered near the shore of the Tahoe Donner Marina as well as some clothing items believed to have belonged to the female swimmer. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-man-missing-after...
Snow survey comes up nearly dry
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 3:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the usual crowd of reporters and television cameras gathered for the first California Department of Water Resources snow survey of the year in Phillips, one thin...
Nevada Campaign Reports Now To Be Filed Electronically For Better Public Access
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 2:47pmCARSON CITY – Starting with the annual campaign contribution and expense reports due Jan. 17, elected officials and candidates must now file their information electronically with the Secretary of State’s office.
State lawmakers say they have not heard of any major concerns with the new requirements from their colleagues.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:51pmSierraatTahoe's 6th annual Buckle Up Slopestyle Jam in memory of freestyle athlete Greg Smith and that spreads seatbelt awareness is Jan 21 from 11am3pm ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/.../snippets-...
STH Boosters Club meeting date rescheduled
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:38pmThe monthly meeting of the South Tahoe Boosters Club will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 this month due to the school holiday. The club normally meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings are in the...
Walnut Creek man Killed on Highway 50 near Stateline on New Years Day Identified
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:37pmThe 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man who was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle and a shuttle bus early Sunday morning on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe has been identified as Alex M. Moore, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported around 12:44 a.m. Sunday morning. Here is the latest news release from NHP Trooper Chuck Allen:
Romantic comedy headlines 2012 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:17amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" is the headlining production of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival's 40th anniversary season.Tickets are now on sale for the festival to be he...
Romantic comedy headlines 2012 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:17amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" is the headlining production of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival's 40th anniversary season.Tickets are now on sale for the festival to be he...
Rescue crews searching for man after his canoe capsized Monday in Donner Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:14amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Emergency crews are searching the Donner Lake area for a 24-year-old Truckee man who's been missing since his canoe capsized early Monday evening, an official has confirmed.Trucke...
High court to hear environmental case from Idaho
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:03amWASHINGTON (AP) - Mike Sackett remembers what he thought when he saw the eye-popping fines of more than $30,000 a day that the Environmental Protection Agency was threatening to impose on him over ...
US stocks leap on first day of new year
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:56amNEW YORK (AP) - The stock market got a big jump on beating last year's flat performance.Stocks rose sharply Tuesday in the first trading of 2012 as investors returning from the holiday were encoura...
Mavericks big wave surf contest window opens
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:42amHALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) - The three-month window for the Mavericks big wave surfing contest is open, and while the beach will be closed during the event, organizers will detail at a public meeti...
Mavericks big wave surf contest window opens
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:42amHALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) - The three-month window for the Mavericks big wave surfing contest is open, and while the beach will be closed during the event, organizers will detail at a public meeti...
Online gambling fight now about when, who _ not if
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:29amLAS VEGAS (AP) - The fight to fully legalize online gambling in the U.S. is now less about whether Americans will be able to play and more about who will bring the action to them - and when.A recen...
Douglas authorities report 10 arrests in casino area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:55amNew Year's Eve at Lake Tahoe went off without many problems, Douglas County authorities report, with crowds down to around 30,000 within the Stateline casino areas. There were 10 arrests during the celebration and a DUI arrest outside the casino area, said DCSO Sgt. Jim Halsey.
Among the charges were disorderly conduct, trespassing, minor consuming alcohol, battery, domestic battery, battery on a peace officer and civil protective custody.
City surveying opinions SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City officials want to know what people thought of SnowGlobe Music Festival and whether or not they should bring the event back next year. The survey can be found on t...
Mining firms to boost exploration in 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:42amGold's long bull run - the price of precious metal rose roughly 44 percent in 2010 and its up about 214 percent from November of 2006 - is expected to sustain its momentum in the coming year, minin...
RAOK: From dinner for his wife to watching the Giants
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 6:03amBBrown (we don't have his full name yet) is going to see the May 19 baseball game at AT&T Park courtesy of Lake Tahoe News. The San Francisco Giants host ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../raok-from...
Tahoe Tails Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 3:14amCall530 573.7925 for directions hours and other information on adopting a pet. For spayneuter assistance for South Tahoe residents go online. – Karen Kuentz ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-ad...
Judge invalidates part of California's
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amBy John Ellis, Fresno Bee. A Fresno federal judge on Thursday dealt a setback to California's landmark global warming law, which went into effect last year with ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../judge-...
What did you think of SnowGlobe?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amSouth Lake Tahoe officials want to know what people thought of the SnowGlobe ... your opinion are in person at the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Jan. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../what-did-you-...
