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California Highway Patrol to hold turkey drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol South Lake Tahoe Area will collect turkeys from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in front of the Bijou Safeway Store at 1020 Johnson Boulevard, ac...
Five Warriors recognized by League
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:12pmHughston Norton led Whittell by being selected to three different positions for all-league honors. The junior was selected to the second team as a running back, linebacker and kicker. Joining Mo...
Weekend sports TV schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:08pmFriday, Nov. 18AUTO RACING5 p.m. SPEED - NASCAR, Truck Series, Ford 200, at Homestead, Fla.COLLEGE FOOTBALL5 p.m. ESPN - Oklahoma St. at Iowa St.GOLF9:30 a.m. TGC - LPGA, Titleholders, second round...
Story, Czyz leads Nevada past Pacific 78-54
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:05pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - Malik Story scored 18 points and Olek Czyz 17 as Nevada defeated Pacific 78-54 Thursday night.Jerry Evans Jr. and Kevin Panzer added 11 points each for the Wolf Pack (1-2).Rodrigo...
Raiders tackle Veldheer faces huge challenge against Vikes' Allen
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:00pmALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Oakland left tackle Jared Veldheer has a monumental task this week trying to slow down NFL sacks leader Jared Allen of Minnesota.While it might sound a little crazy, Veldheer...
Units respond to fire near Gardnerville, 'major incident' possible
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:57amGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Fire crews have shut down Highway 395 in response to the fourth wildland fire reported today, the latest located near Stone Throw's Road in south Gardnerville. The call came in...
49ers RB Frank Gore will be ready vs. Arizona
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:56amSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Frank Gore showed up in the San Francisco 49ers' locker room Thursday wearing a blue, short-sleeved collared shirt. A dark blue patch on one side of his chest had "Fra...
Swanson appointed to League of California Cities committee
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The League of California Cities has appointed South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Angela Swanson to the League's Policy Committee on Transportation, Communication and Publ...
NFL preview for week 11
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:53amNow that the San Francisco 49ers have established their dominance over most of the rest of the league, it's time to put away their division.The first step in what could be a very early clinching of...
Ceremony for fire commanders Monday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe will hold a promotional ceremony for three new fire department shift commanders Monday, according to a statement from the city.The ceremony is open to th...
Five Sharks score in 5-2 win over Red Wings
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:47amSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Marc-Edouard Vlasic made sure every line played a hand in Thursday night's victory, producing a career night with a goal and three assists.Vlasic was one of five differen...
Map of Caughlin Fire
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:44am
See the interactive map of the fire below the fold.
Sex offender in custody; attorney fighting for release
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:41amSouth Lake Tahoe has a local ordinance that prohibits any sex offender from being at the recreation center/ice rink even if his/her child is there. Even though Scanio had been going to watch his daugh...
Tahoe residents protest in mini occupy movement
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:41amLake Tahoe residents may not protest by the hundreds or thousands like larger areas, but they were part of Friday's nationwide solidarity movement that is part of the larger Occupy Wall Street mov...
New parking program paying for itself
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:37amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Earlier this year city officials scrapped a parking enforcement system that was costing South Lake Tahoe tens of thousands of dollars and managed parking problems spor...
Shifts in several restaurants around town
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:33amA recent flurry of activity has a few well-known eateries around South Lake Tahoe switching locations, changing names or shutting down altogether.
Shifts in several restaurants around town
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:33amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A recent flurry of activity has a few well-known eateries around South Lake Tahoe switching locations, changing names or shutting down altogether.Scusa makes moveScusa...
Wind storm downs trees around town
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:57amWith winds gusting over ridges at more than 125 mph, more than a half dozen trees around town fell across roads and on houses Friday."This time of year we get these big storms, but the ground is...
Tahoe firefighters sent to Reno fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 9:55amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe firefighters have been sent to battle a Reno wildfire that has been burning out of control since early Friday morning.A strike team of Lake Tahoe area firefigh...
Tree smashes through South Tahoe homes (SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 9:02am
Wind toppled a large tree on Anita Drive in South Lake Tahoe early this morning damaging at least three homes. One home suffered severe interior and exterior damage and two of the homes were clipped. No one was hurt but the damage created is significant. The unoccupied homes are second residences. The tree came down around 3 a.m.
Photos by Shelley Piscitelli
Ski report Windy and cold
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 8:31amcurtis fong Heavenly Mountain Resort is delaying opening day until Nov 19. Here is the ski report for Nov 18. – Curtis Fong the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/ski-report-windy-and-col...
Reno wildfire burns 20 homes, closes 90 schools
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 7:00amRENO, Nev. (AP) - Officials say a wind-whipped wildfire in Reno has destroyed 20 homes, injured several people and forced evacuations.Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez tells the Reno Gazette-Jou...
Firefighters stop advance of massive Reno wildfire
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 5:06am
Update 5 p.m.: Firefighters have stopped the advance of the fire and are now going back and putting out hot spots. Light snow and lessening winds are helping the efforts. Reno Fire Chief Mike Hernandez said 25 homes have been impacted by the fire. The fire has burned between 1,700 and 2,000 acres. One firefighter has been injured, one person suffered a heart attack and died and more than 4,500 NV Energy customers are without power.
View Caughlin Fire (fka Pine Haven fire) in a larger map
Synthetic drugs becoming prevalent in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 4:52amEpidemic is the word South Lake Tahoe police Officer Rebecca Inman used to describe bath salts and Spice. These are not substances to be used in the bathtub ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../synthetic-drug...
Opinion: Do seniors deserve all those discounts?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmBy Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle. Do seniors deserve all those discounts they get from airlines, restaurants, theaters, state and national parks, bus ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-do...
Gingerbread house building contest in Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmThe Ridge Tahoe is hosting the Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition in December. Age groups are 8-12, 13-17, and 18 and older. The latter will ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gingerbread-house-b...
Truckee man hurt jumping from national park cliff
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmBy Kate McGinty, Desert Sun. A 23-year-old man was hurt Monday when he jumped from a cliff in Joshua Tree National Park. William Fleming was attempting ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-man-hurt-ju...
Summer activities at ski resorts expected to grow
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pm“We at Sierra have no plan to expand summer activities,” Steve Hemphill, resort spokesman, told Lake Tahoe News. “It's a definite possibility in the future. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../summer-act...
Lake Tahoe forecast — brrrrrrrrrrrr
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmThat's what the National Weather Service in Reno's graphic shows for the Lake Tahoe area for tonight through Sunday. High winds will be associated with the ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../la...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 5:35pmCaesars Entertainment Corp., owners of Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys, is planning to become a public company again. Expect an IPO next year. In 2008 ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-ab...
Occupy protest moves to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 2:17pm
About 20 or so have gathered today on Highway 50 near Stateline and South Lake Tahoe as part of a nationwide Occupy Wall Street protest. For information go here.
Police scanner traffic between Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe report no problems thus far associated with the protest, which began around noon.
South Tahoe product set to start for Jets
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 2:05pmIt looks like Garrett McIntyre will get the start at outside linebacker tonight for the New York Jets. The South Lake native, who has been a special teams starter for most of the season, practic...
Out on home video this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 12:35pmHARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2Grade BDirected by David YatesStarring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael GambonW...
Bookworks non-profit bookstore announces pre-Christmas sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 12:21pm
Bookworks of South Lake Tahoe, a non-profit used book store operated by the South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center, has announced its pre-Christmas book sale. Located at 3330 South Lake Tahoe Blvd., inside the Lakeview Plaza complex next to with Freshies and The Pirate Store, Bookworks has selected hardcover novels $2 each or 3/$5 (regular price $3 to $5); selected trade paper (over-sized paper backs) Buy 2 at regular price, get the 3rd of equal or lesser value Free.
Prescribed fire operations resume in the Angora area
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora area today. Fuels reduction crews are expected to conduct oper...
Police officer on leave during criminal investigation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave following the initiation of a federal criminal investigation, according to city officials.O...
OBITUARY: Marion Enid Hansen
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:46amOn November 11th, 2011, Marion Enid Hansen slipped away quietly and went to be with our Lord. Marion was born in Kansas City, MO on November 22, 1917. Ultimately the family relocated to San Fran...
American Century Championship money goes back to South Lake Tahoe area non-profits
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:41am
The American Century Championship will keep $100,000 in the community that helps make the annual event a success. LIVESTRONG®, the celebrity golf tournament’s nationally designated charity, in partnership with Tahoe South, NBC Sports and American Century Investments has committed funds to benefit South Lake Tahoe area non-profit organizations.
South Tahoe Officer Poland under federal investigation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:41amBy Kathryn Reed. South Lake Tahoe police Officer Johnny Poland turned in his badge and gun Nov. 15, with Wednesday being his first day on paid administrative leave. “He is under federal criminal inves...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:41amCaesars Entertainment Corp., owners of Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys, is planning to become a public company again. Expect an IPO next year. In 2008, private equity firms Apollo Management Group...
Lake Tahoe forecast — brrrrrrrrrrrr
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:41amThat's what the National Weather Service in Reno's graphic shows for the Lake Tahoe area for tonight through Sunday. High winds will be associated with the storm that will start to move in thi...
Which vitamins are worth the money?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:46amWhen diet isn't enough, supplements can help.Can taking extra vitamins, minerals or herbs make you healthier? Many of us think so: More than half of adults in the USA take one or more dietary suppl...
Five recommendations for surviving holiday heart attack season
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:30amTemperatures are dropping and the holidays are around the corner. We are now entering what is often referred to as "The Heart Attack Season." In addition to the cold weather restricting our blood c...
Annual winter swap at MontBleu to support Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 23rd Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa at South Shore Lake Tahoe Nov. 18-19. Proceed...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Roll back Bush tax cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:20amDebra Saunders defends extending the Bush tax cuts in her column about deficit reduction while accusing the Democrats of being unwilling to compromise. Those cuts were temporary and meant to expire...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Campaign reform needed
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:19amRegarding a Nov. 1 letter from David M. Jinkens on the subject of "Boycott Wall Street?" the most important change the 99 percent can help accomplish is campaign financing reform. Such reform will ...
SAUNDERS: Protest fatigue
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:16amThe Bay Area has come down with a serious case of Protest Fatigue. The 99 percent of Northern Californians who want to go about their business are being jammed with protests and forced to pay for s...
'Veteran' Jonny Lang returns to South Shore Room
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:12amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nobody calls this music star "Kid" Jonny Lang anymore.The accomplished singer and guitar player is 30 years old, has been married a decade and is the father of three c...
'Veteran' Jonny Lang returns to South Shore Room
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:12amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nobody calls this music star "Kid" Jonny Lang anymore.The accomplished singer and guitar player is 30 years old, has been married a decade and is the father of three c...
City announces three new fire department shift commanders
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 10:16pm
By Nancy Kerry
The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce a promotional ceremony for three new Fire Department Shift Commanders will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011. The ceremony will take place at the City’s Administration Offices (South Lake Tahoe Airport) at 2:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Being promoted to Shift Commander are Jim Drennan, Rob Hembree and Dan Sullivan. In announcing the appointments, City Manager Tony O’Rourke said, “The three Commanders will have significant responsibilities and have demonstrated the capacity to carry them out. We are pleased to announce their promotions.”
