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Don't fret Tahoe - it will snow

LAKE TAHOE - The winter solstice is just a few days away, yet fall is still holding on with dry, cold weather and ever-shortening days. Snow, or the lack thereof, is all the talk of the town. Despi...

Homewood plan clears hurdle; TRPA next

Next up is for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board to hear the matter Dec. 14 at 9:30am at Granlibakken in Tahoe City. The project proposal ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../homewood-plan-cl...

Property management firm wants LTVA to

By Kathryn Reed. An owner of a vacation rental agency in South Lake Tahoe wants the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority to pursue a promotional program with PBS. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../property-manage...

Outdoor enthusiasts sharpening their blades

Making lemonade out of the lemon weather pattern that has brought weeks of cold, clear skies and no snow to the Reno-Tahoe area, about 50 ice skaters ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../outdoor-enthusiasts-s...

Wacky weather patterns throughout California

Now half the state is dry – not a drop of rain in Sacramento this month, and Lake Tahoe ski resorts are yearning for snow. And at the other end, Los Angeles is ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../wacky-weath...

Lake Tahoe music scene changes with the season

If there were any doubt Lake Tahoe tourism through the generations is as much about the synergy between its beauty and recreation as its leisure activities and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-...

Conflicting information clouds S. Tahoe ice rink bond sales

While the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority this month agreed to change the designation of the bonds, the three member agencies ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../conflicting-inf...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

The Tahoe Heritage Foundation received $7050 from Tahoe Mountain Milers The running club raised the money during the 2011 Kokanee Salmon Run These funds ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-abou...

Lakeview Commons about to open to the public

Fencing at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe is expected to come down before Christmas. While interior work continues on the boathouse this winter that ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lakeview-commons...

Ski report: Know the rules

Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 18th, 2011 | no responses. Early season conditions continue. Be sure to know the Skiers' Code — as in the rules of the slopes. Here is the Dec. 18 ski...

Volunteers needed for SnowGlobe

Volunteer are needed for the SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe the nights of Dec. 29-31. Go online to volunteer. Then click on the “Contact Us” tab at the top of the page; then the “Volunte...

Audition for LTCC spring play

3 at 7pm in the Duke Theatre at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe. Scripts are available on reserve in the LTCC library. Opportunities to work in the scene shop building sets or to be o...

Outdoor enthusiasts sharpening their blades

Making lemonade out of the lemon weather pattern that has brought weeks of cold, clear skies and no snow to the Reno-Tahoe area, about 50 ice skaters converged on Prosser Reservoir in Truckee on Satur...

NYT: As Wars End, Young Veterans Return to Scant Jobs

With the last troops leaving Iraq, legions of veterans who served in combat are having a hard time finding work as they return home, a situation officials say will grow worse. The unemployment rate for veterans aged 20 to 24 has averaged 30 percent this year, more than double that of others the same age, though the rate for older veterans closely matches that of civilians, the New York Times reports.

Volunteers Needed for SnowGlobe Music Festival

Volunteer and be a part of SnowGlobe Music Festival Dec. 29-31 at Lake Tahoe Community College, writes Tracy Franklin, Community Outreach Coordinator for South Lake Tahoe. To volunteer, visit SnowGlobe’s website at www.snowglobemusicfestival.com.

Driver arrested after vehicle strikes Stateline area hotel

A vehicle driven by an alleged drunken driver crashed into the back of the Ski Haus Lodge in South Lake Tahoe, breaking a natural gas line that necessitated ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../driver-arreste...

Budget gift: Just about everything at Adidas

Publisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than ... It would be hard to find much above $20 at the Adidas store in South Lake Tahoe. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../bud...

Meyers Landfill site to stay closed through 2012

Hazardous conditions are keeping Meyers Landfill site off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe off-limits to snowmobilers, snowshoers, cross country skiers, mountain bikers, off-highway vehicle users a...

Douglas County increasing the number of miles

Groups like the Carson Valley Trails Association are making trail access a reality in Douglas County. Volunteers contributed more than 4000 hours building trails and installing signs and kiosks, mostl...

Marriott to be headed by a non-family member

In the process of building the 3600-hotel empire, including two properties in South Lake Tahoe, Marriott's family became one of the richest and best-known in the region. The family and the firm do...

Conflicting information clouds S. Tahoe ice rink bond sales

While the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority this month agreed to change the designation of the bonds, the three member agencies most do so as well. Those agencies are South...

GUEST COLUMN: Setting the record straight on the LTVA

As the new year approaches, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to update the community on the successes of 2011. As the executive director for the past three years, I've received numerous...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Might be time to rethink goals for Occupy Wall Street

The Occupy Wall Street movement has successfully awakened Middle Americans to the "real issues of wealth disparity and Wall Street greed." It would be a shame if that message were undermined by a n...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'Dishonest' actions from a state agency

Re: "Problems at the D.M.V.," where this individual received car registration late in the mail. I also received my registration late in the mail wanting more money than usual and a late fee. The ve...

Businesses concerned about lack of snow for holidays

With no snow and not even a chance of precipitation in the 10-day forecast, South Lake Tahoe is in for a blue Christmas. Businesses around town are concerned the lack of snow will impact the amo...

GUEST COLUMN: Setting the record straight on the LTVA

As the new year approaches, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to update the community on the successes of 2011. As the executive director for the past three years, I've received numerous questions from folks about the LTVA and its initiatives. Care to take a test drive with us by playing a game of True or False.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Might be time to rethink goals for Occupy Wall Street

The Occupy Wall Street movement has successfully awakened Middle Americans to the "real issues of wealth disparity and Wall Street greed." It would be a shame if that message were undermined by a n...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'Dishonest' actions from a state agency

Re: "Problems at the D.M.V.," where this individual received car registration late in the mail. I also received my registration late in the mail wanting more money than usual and a late fee. The ve...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Library thanks to Christmas party helpers

Library thanks to Christmas party helpersThe South Lake Tahoe Branch Library would like to thank all the generous people who made our Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 10 such a great success. - Th...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Community helps make sernior residents happy

Tahoe Senior Plaza Board of Directors David Kelly, John Pillsbury, Joe Tillson, Paula Lambdin, Daniel Masellones, Carol Daum, Delicia Spees and Susie Rust would like to thank American Century Golf ...

Meyers Landfill site to stay closed through 2012

Hazardous conditions are keeping Meyers Landfill site off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe off-limits to snowmobilers, snowshoers, cross country skiers, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../meyers-landfill...

Bookstore pops up at the Village Center

By Elaine Goodman / Tahoe Business Monitor
Shoppers who visit the just-opened Lake Tahoe Books and Art store in the Village Center won’t just be tackling their holiday gift lists — they’ll also be part of an experiment.
The store, which will be open through December and possibly longer, is in part a test to see if there is enough community support for a permanent, full-service bookstore at the South Shore.

Sugar Bowl Philanthropy Day helps with

22 — benefiting Tahoe SAFE Alliance. Sugar Bowl will donate the proceeds from 500 tickets priced at $35 to support programs that help to reduce the incidence ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sugar-bowl-ph...

Doctors to give lesson in preventing ski

Tahoe Center for Orthopedics' and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team physicians Terrence Orr and Jonathan Finnoff will give a lecture focusing on ski and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../doctors-to-give-less...

Lahontan Water Board looking for a new leader

When Lake Tahoe News started inquiring about Singer's departure, most people didn't know he was leaving, though some knew he had been talking about ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lahontan-water-...

Registration open for Tahoe Science Conference

The Tahoe Science Consortium and Sierra Nevada College will host the 2012 Tahoe Science Conference May 22-24 on at Sierra Nevada College in Incline ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../registration-open-for-t...

Opinion: Successful tree lighting in South Lake Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank a number of people and partners for making this year's Community Winter Tree Lighting on Dec. 2 such a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-su...

Lake Tahoe News apologizes for website glitches

Posted by admin in Voices on December 15th, 2011 | no responses. To Lake Tahoe News readers,. Tired of not being unable to log-on to Lake Tahoe News? ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-news-apolo...

Tahoe Today: Let's pray for snow

While praying for snow I started to research all new information. Maybe we are not praying hard enough, and what I found was short of amazing especially this one article from "Hub Bub." Tahoe, this...

Durga: an unbeatable children's drum adventure

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's probably hard to find a fourth-grader who doesn't admire a superhero or like to bang a drum.The two are combined in Liz Broscoe's "Adventures of Durga, Messenger ...

Nevada is $38M in black

General Fund revenue collections are $37.99 million ahead of the forecasts used to build the state budget, according to reports presented to the Economic Forum on Tuesday.Actual collections for the...

Births at Barton Memorial Hospital

Dunn, Titus Steven, a son, was born Dec. 12, 2011, to Steven and Melissa Dunn of Gardnerville, Nev.Lynfoot, Abriel Grace, a daughter, was born Dec. 10, 2011, to Paul Lynfoot and Raeanne Wilson of S...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Meyers Tree Lighting a major success

The Meyers Business Group would like to thank the individuals and businesses that made our inaugural Meyers Tree Lighting event on Dec. 9, 2011 such a success. More than 350 people showed up to rin...

Cancer League candy sales continue into next week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Need that last minute gift or hostess remembrance? Look at what the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League has to offer.The Cancer League has been conducting its annual famous na...

Local Las Posadas celebration next Tuesday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration with origins in Spain. A local celebration takes place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Lake Tahoe Books and Art, located in the V...

Synagogue to host Hanukkah celebration

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Temple Bat Yam, the Jewish Community of South Lake Tahoe and Valley Regions will be celebrating Shabbat and Hanukkah on Dec. 23. The celebration will begin at 5:45 p.m. w...

Durga: an unbeatable children's drum adventure

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's probably hard to find a fourth-grader who doesn't admire a superhero or like to bang a drum.The two are combined in Liz Broscoe's "Adventures of Durga, Messenger ...

Heavenly announces recipients of community donations

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort announced Wednesday that 47 local non-profit organizations will receive cash grants and in-kind donations for the 2011-12 season through the Vail...

Tahoe Today: Let's pray for snow

While praying for snow I started to research all new information. Maybe we are not praying hard enough, and what I found was short of amazing especially this one article from "Hub Bub." Tahoe, this...

Registration open for Tahoe Science Conference

The Tahoe Science Consortium and Sierra Nevada College will host the 2012 Tahoe Science Conference May 22-24 on at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village. The theme of the conference will be “Enviro...

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