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Fabulous Lake Tahoe December Report
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 3:22pmJack Durst of Fabulous Lake Tahoe discusses playlists, Christmas lights, the SnowGlobe Music Festival, Mavis Staples, Bruce Hornsby and more.
CASA Corner: Making the holidays happy for all
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everywhere we look we can see the beginning signs of the holidays - frozen turkeys wait to be warmed up in the oven and stuffed animals and dolls search for that special ...
Local Author | Out in the Honey Bee Field: One sweet day
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amI didn't get to visit Tasmania or even go to Bakersfield. I passed on visiting honey shops state by state, across America, as one individual suggested I do. Nor did I fly, from bee farm to bee f...
Chamber to host Winter Wine Walk BAHM
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Toast the town with the local shops and art galleries at the Heavenly Village with the TahoeChamber.org from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 8.With a wine walk passport, participant...
VTour takes Madison Ave. top honors
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amINCLINE VILLAGE - VTour, a multi-media Web technology company based in Truckee, was honored with a 2011 Media Vanguard Award at the annual Advertising Age Media Evolved Conference in Manhattan. ...
State to leave drug task force
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local law enforcement officials hope to maintain a more than two decades old drug task force at the South Shore following the elimination of state funding this summer.The...
New coach leads young STHS girls basketball team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last year's girls basketball team at South Tahoe was able to reach the playoffs, but this year's team is much different that last season's squad, from the coach to a l...
Mac the Naw: Derby and ice fishing planned for the New Year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amHello fellow anglers, Got enough winter yet? Well it has only just begun and will get worse with the changing of the seasons. Just like in the seasons we adapt to the change, and like in fishing, w...
Snow Park Technologies takes over more Tahoe terrain park contracts
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow Park Technolgies is a subtle name for a company that is half-responsible for snowboarding and freestyle skiing as we know it.More commonally known as SPT, Snow Pa...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Changing golf course could impact environment negatively
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amI have been playing golf at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course since 1971. I have played golf on many fine and prestigious courses around the country and beyond. Lake Tahoe Golf Course is one of the finest...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Anyone else having issues with the DMV?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amThis more of a polling question than anything. I recently received a late notice from the DMV for two of my cars. I went in person to the DMV to pay the registration along with the penalty as well ...
GUEST COLUMN: Setting the record straight on meanders from the truth
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amAs a scientist, I've been studying the Upper Truckee River with many agency partners since 1995 and I can attest to the absolute critical need to restore this river in order to protect Lake Tahoe's...
Ski report: More wind, more cold
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 12:48amWith wind in the forecast for today, lifts are likely to be affected. Here is the ski report for the Lake Tahoe area for Dec. 2. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-repo...
Giving Tree benefits South Shore youth at holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 12:48amThe El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Women's Center and CASA El Dorado are partnering to offer the seventh annual Giving Tree. The tree is up in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../giving-tree-...
Power out in parts of S. Tahoe; winds expected to continue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 12:48amAbout 600 Liberty Energy customers are without power this morning in the Sierra Tract of South Lake Tahoe. High winds toppled a tree, which put wires on the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../power-out-in-p...
STHS to play for consolation title
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:31pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - South Tahoe High used a 23-7 third quarter to take a commanding lead over Wooster en route to a 62-45 win Friday in a loser's bracket game of the 35th annual Carson Lions/Capita...
Proud to Say: Rink of dreams
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmIt's been a few months since Tahoe Sports Entertainment took over the South Tahoe Ice Arena, and since Van Oleson and Chris Cefalu began managing the ice rink, the potential of the arena is being p...
Poll: Majority of California voters support
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmPosted by admin in News on December 2nd, 2011 | no responses. Publisher's note: Occupy South Lake Tahoe canceled the Dec. 1 event at the Y because of the weather. Organizers will congregate Dec. 8...
Adventure film explores Norwegian archipelago
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pm8 at 7pm at the Sawtooth Ridge Café in Tahoe City. Join Salt Lake City ski mountaineering icon Andrew McLean for a three-part trip to Norway's Spitsbergen archipelago. Situated in the Arctic Circl...
Ski report: More wind, more cold
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 2nd, 2011 | no responses. With wind in the forecast for today, lifts are likely to be affected. Here is the ski report for the Lake Tahoe area for Dec. 2....
Safety before fun at Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmGuevin is the acting fire marshal for Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District. It's his job to make sure this event with its 14 designer trees and assorted holiday decorations don't go up in fl...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on December 2nd, 2011 | no responses. Maple is a beautiful 6-year-old Weimeraner who needs a special home. As is true of ...
Giving Tree benefits South Shore youth at holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmThe El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Women's Center and CASA El Dorado are partnering to offer the seventh annual Giving Tree. The tree is up in the South Lake Tahoe branch library and d...
Budget gift: Books from Lake Tahoe publisher
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. For another shop local option, consider Meyers' Bona Fide Books, the Sout...
Opinion: Looking for substance in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:25pmA few days back, as my spouse and I were returning from Carson City, near the gondola site there were a few people with placards that said Occupy South Tahoe. The trouble is as Gertrude Stein said whe...
Weekend TV sports schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:23pmFriday, Dec. 9COLLEGE FOOTBALL5 p.m. ESPN - NCAA Division I, FCS, playoffs, quarterfinals, teams and site TBDGOLF12 p.m. TGC - Franklin Templeton Shootout, first round, at Naples, Fla. (same-day ta...
Stowell leads STHS on all-league teams
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:21pmStaff ReportAfter a tremendous season in which he rushed for over 2,000 yards, Jacob Stowell was named to the first team offense and first team defense. Second in rushing to the league's MVP Jace B...
First USASA event in South Lake Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States of America Snowboard Association South Tahoe Series is holding its first rail jam of the season this Saturday afternoon at the Optimist Christmas Tree L...
South Tahoe's McIntyre playing more for Jets
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:15pmSometimes things just go your way. When that happens in the NFL, you have to make the most of it, and that's what South Tahoe's Garrett McIntyre is doing.A depleted New York Jets linebacking core h...
Barton doctors mix love for skiing and medicine
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:13pmBy Joe Proudman
When you pull into the Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine office parking lot on Third Street, the giant sign just off the road tells you that you've come to the right place for any of your orthopedic treatments. But also on it is two logos, the same that grace the business cards of four doctors inside the offices. They are for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams, to which several members of the orthopedics office contribute.
Shining Stars present ''Twas the Night Before Christmas' on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:36pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 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, a...
Tahoe Choir to hold 40th concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For four decades the Tahoe Choir has been bringing South Shore audiences concerts. This year the group will perform at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2, at Lake Tahoe Community College'...
Local artist having an open studio and art sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:33pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lynn Woodward, a local potter, painter, and printmaker, will be hosting an artist's open studio and special pottery sale at her studio in South Lake Tahoe from 1-5 p.m., ...
What's Cookin at Callie's Cabin: Warm up to honey banana bundt bread
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:30pmThe past week has been lesson after lesson about change and facing novelty. Perhaps that's why I chose to bake banana bread. Banana bread is like a pair of old jeans and a sweater that are warm and...
Give the gift of giving
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:27pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has two ways that people can impact the lives of many young people in the South Shore community this holiday season.For the first ti...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Dames say 'thanks'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:27pmThe Tahoe Derby Dames would love to thank all the generous restaurants that participated in our "Dinner for a Week" fundraiser this past October as well as a big thank you to everyone that purchase...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Senior Plaza says thanks
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:26pmTahoe Senior Plaza would like to say thank you to Jeannette Shippee, Linda Clark, Donna Lightholder, Shelia Strahorn, Jeannie Burns and the So Good It's A Crime Catering Service for donating and ho...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Motorcycle club says thanks
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:25pmThe Brotherhood Motorcycle Club wishes to thank local businesses and community members here in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline for their generous donations for our annual fundraiser, HOGG WILD XVI. ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A lesson in economics
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:13pmWe are doing our youth a disservice by not teaching them basic business economics and how a free enterprise economy works. A PBS interview with Occupy Portland activist Jim Oliver clearly demonstra...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: More time needed to respond to Fallen Leaf Lake project
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:12pmResponding to the article about the Forest Service's Fallen Leaf Lake project, it is important for all locals to review the website and see for yourself the negative impact this would have on our b...
Mountain bikers celebrate productive season
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To ride a bike is to be an engine. And to join the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association is to be part of an engine of change.Wednesday night at Mo's Place, members of ...
Agency and Lake Tahoe Scientists Share Knowledge with Lake George
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:41pm
By Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and a delegation from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program presented to a consortium of public agencies, non-profits and interest group at Lake George, New York last month.
TRPA’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Ted Thayer, Sudeep Chandra, Professor of Limnology from University Nevada Reno, and Marion Wittmann, Postdoctoral Research Associate from the University of Notre Dame and UC Davis, traveled to Lake George to speak about the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program and ongoing research.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows plan cross country link study
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:30pmSquaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are announcing a new pilot study to determine the possibility of creating backcountry access gates permitting on-snow travel between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.
Musical '42nd Street' to Take Stage at Lake Tahoe's Newest Stage
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:32pm
Viking Road is soon to become the way to 42nd Street with the first student performance to take the stage at the new Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School’s Tahoe Arts and Design Academy.
For those who want to experience the big bold musical production of 42nd Street, the curtain rises Friday, December 9, Saturday, December 10, and Saturday, December 17 at 7pm; and on Sunday, December 11 and 18 at 2pm. Tickets are on sale at South Tahoe High School’s Associated Student Body office at $5 for Students; $10 for age 65+; $15 for General Admission.
STHS boys basketball lose to Carson
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:46amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Carson High got the better of South Tahoe on Thursday night, winning 59-50 to open the 35th annual Carson Lions/Capital City Classic.Carson started out like it was going to r...
Safety before fun at Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:38amGuevin is the acting fire marshal for Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District. It's his job to make sure this event with its 14 designer trees and assorted holiday ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../safe...
'Sing Christmas' at Squaw
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:38amThe Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College, directed by Susan Horst, Chris Nelson and Tom Acord, will present its holiday concert “Sing ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/sing-christmas-at-squ...
Wind chill makes freezing temps feel even colder
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:38amWinds were blowing so hard for most of Thursday that Lake Tahoe looked more like the ocean. That was good news for surfers. For most people, though, it was ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../windchill-makes...
Budget gift: Books from Lake Tahoe publisher
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:38amPosted by admin in Grab Bag on December 2nd, 2011 | no responses. Publisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget-gift-books...
Opinion: Looking for substance in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:38amHow true about the city of South Lake Tahoe after 46 years as a “city” there is no city hall, no civic center. But there is a huge. Bill Crawford. redevelopment debt. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opin...
