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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vogelgesang has experience for utility board
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:25amI am writing to encourage voters to support Randy Vogelgesang for South Tahoe Public Utility District Director Seat 3. I originally moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1978 and have lived here continuousl...
(UPDATED) Nationwide Test of The Emergency Alert System on Nov. 9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:24am
By Gail E. Powell
UPDATED 5PM: On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The duration of the test will last up to 30 seconds. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kortge explains water meter position, qualifications
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:14amWith experience from the boardroom to the field, I am qualified to represent the public on the Board of Directors Seat No. 3 for the South Tahoe Public Utility District.My background includes:* Hom...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Vogelgesang for utility board
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:01amMy name is Randy Vogelgesang and I am asking for your vote for Seat 3 of the South Tahoe Public Utility District board. My wife Cathy and I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for more than 25 years. I ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Setting the record straight about Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:49amSeveral months ago at JPA public meetings on Measure R, I made arguments similar to those in Stephen Reinhard's recent letter opposing Measure R. I participated in all of the JPA public meetings, a...
Bijou Neighborhood Clean-Up Day Nov. 8
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:45am
Do you live in the Bijou neighborhoods? Are you looking for a way to participate in your community? Please feel free to join South Lake Tahoe's Community Outreach at the Bijou Neighborhood Clean-Up Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Volunteers will meet at Bijou Community School in front of the Family Resource Center at 10 a.m. Collection bags and gloves will be dispersed. See attached fliers.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Runnels and Rise for utility district board
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:37amI was on the South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors for two years in 2007. The only candidates I met while on the board were Dale Rise and John Runnels. These two candidates have pr...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bischoff is right choice for both school boards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:35amMichael Bischoff should be elected to the South Lake Tahoe Unified School District and the Lake Tahoe Community College.In so getting him into both of these positions will allow an emissary / ambas...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vogelgesang right choice for utility district
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:34amRandy Vogelgesang is blessed with a great common sense and belief in service to his community. He and his family are long-time South Lake Tahoe residents. He provides professional structural engine...
SAUNDERS: Oakland drowning in social justice
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:31amOccupy Oakland has scheduled a general strike throughout the California city for Wednesday. What does that mean? "No work. No school. Occupy everywhere," the group's website explains. "Shut down th...
EDITORIAL: Tribune endorses Measure R, rate-payer focused utility board leadership
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:29amOff-presidential election years can often present a challenge to voters and candidates. For voters, the challenge is caring enough to get to the polls and cast a ballot. For candidates, the challen...
IHOP Gunman had been unstable two months before the shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 8:51amCARSON CITY, Nev. - In the days and months leading to his deadly rampage at the Carson City IHOP, Eduardo Sencion had been struggling with voices and the feared that people were demons out to ge...
Gondola to link The Ridge with Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:01am“It will give the Ridge Tahoe an elevated status as far as accommodation properties in the South Shore. It is the only lodging property that sits on Heavenly ski ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gondola-t...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:01amLake Tahoe Community College's DVD borrowing program has more than 1000 discs – to view – for free. • There will be a Veterans' Day observance at the ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets...
USFS resumes fire operations in Angora Fire area
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 1:48amSmoke may be visible on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping do...
More details emerge in bear shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy accidentally shot a black bear with a live round rather than a rubber bullet during a Friday incident that resulted in the death of a...
Man arrested for allegedly sending lewd photos to teen
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police arrested a 35-year-old man Monday on suspicion of sending inappropriate pictures to a teenage girl.Justin Fischer was arrested about 6:40 p.m. on ...
Police investigating suspected arson
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police are investigating a Sunday night fire on the 2500 block of Chris Avenue as a suspected arson. When firefighters and police arrived, a 1989 Ford Mu...
Man taken to hospital following casino assault
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - About 4 a.m. Sunday a 25-year-old El Dorado Hills man was taken to Barton Memorial Hospital with a cut to his forehead following a fight inside Harrah's Lake Tahoe, accor...
Woman sentenced in June meth bust
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Oct. 18 Tiffany Lynn Benton was sentenced to three years summary probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor count of maintaining a residence for illicit purp...
Opinion: Reasons to vote for Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 3:33pmTo the community,. Several months ago at JPA public meetings on Measure R, I made arguments similar to those in Stephen Reinhard's recent letter opposing Measure R. Unlike Reinhard who didn't ...
Eadington: Technology will continue to change
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 3:33pmBy Bill O'Driscoll, Reno Gazette-Journal. Bill Eadington has taught economics for 42 years at UNR, and along the way he's become one of the world's leading authorities on commercial gaming...
Nation's lone bi-state park a success based on
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 3:33pmBy Kathryn Reed. Closed, but not off limits. That's the status of Van Sickle Bi-state Park as of sunset Monday. Considering the traffic to the nation's first and only bi-state park exceeded ex...
Win tickets to the Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 3:33pmYour favorite holiday memory may win you tickets to the Dec. 2 Family Night during the annual Festival of Trees and Lights on the South Shore. Lake Tahoe News in collaboration with the Barton Foundati...
Winter seasons filled with Granlibakken ski lodging packages
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 3:04pmTahoe's original ski resort, Granlibakken, near Tahoe City, is lodging central in 2012 with various ski and stay packages for seven area resorts.
“How much more warm weather and sunshine can we take,” laughed Kay Williams, deadpanning over last season’s epic seven-month winter and 700+ inches of snow. “Sure, various ski resorts like to be the first to open or last to close, but we want folks to know that we’re ready with early-season offerings.”
Lake Tahoe weather: Chilly temps, more snow expected this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:25pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE - A fast-moving cold front hit the Truckee/Tahoe region Monday night, beginning a period of colder weather and likely bringing more snow, according to the National Weather Service ...
Annual Winter Swap at MontBleu to support Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:18pmBy Aimi Xistra-Rich
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. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides skiing and snowboarding programs and events for regional youth and local middle school and high school students.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ Inaugural Winter White Holiday Party
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:43amBy Jenn Boyd
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) will bring the Lake Tahoe community together to raise funds for Tahoe Youth & Family Services, Saturday, November 19 from 6 - 10 p.m. at Riva Grill on the Lake. The event will focus on making one family’s holiday wishes come true.
OBITUARY: Paul Thomas Jensen, March 25, 1942 - Oct. 19, 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:17amA gentle, kind person who will be greatly missed.After a courageous battle with cancer, Paul passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Paul was born and raised in Redwood City, CA. He gra...
Humboldt-Toiyabe tree permit sales begin Nov. 21
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:14amCARSON CITY, Nev. - About 4,000 tree cutting permits for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available beginning Nov. 21. The permits will be sold through Dec. 24 or until permits run out....
DEATH NOTICE: Robert "Bob" A. Nelson
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:04amRobert "Bob" A. Nelson died away at his home in South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 3, 2011. He was 87Bob was born Jan. 11, 1924 in rural North Dakota to Carl and Lizzie Nelson.He lived in South Lake Tahoe si...
Prescribed fire operations set to resume in the Angora fire area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:03amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, Nov. 2, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the weekend.
Prescribed burns set to resume in Angora area
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, weather permi...
Officials seek to make invasive species inspections mandatory at Truckee reservoirs
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:49amTRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee River Fund recently awarded $267,267 to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District to protect Truckee area waterbodies - including Donner Lake and Stampede, Boca and Pro...
Tournament at Edgewood Tahoe raises $39,614 for Boys and Girls Club
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 9:51amThe 18th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament raised $39,614 during the Oct. 17 event held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, funds which will support various programs for area kids. In addition to 120 players, the event raised money through sponsor donations, raffle tickets and a silent auction.
Opinion: Putting the climate-change debate to rest
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 9:13amOpinion: Putting the climate-change debate to rest. Posted by admin in Voices on October 30th, 2011 | no responses. By Eugene Robinson, Washington Post ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-putting-the...
Woman in stable condition after crosswalk accident
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 9:12amUPDATED NOV. 3: A 43-year-old woman was seriously injured and taken to Renown Regional Medical Center by Care Flight after being hit in a crosswalk on Monday afternoon in Gardnerville, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
Blanca Lydia Garcia-Herrera suffered some broken bones and is in stable condition at Regional Medical Center in Reno.
An accident investigation indicates Garcia-Herrera was walking in a crosswalk to an entrance to an O’Reilly vehicle parts store at 2:37 p.m. on Highway 395 north of Kingslane, said Trooper Dan Lopez.
South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County leaders to hold joint meeting
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 8:55amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commissioners are pleased to announce their first joint public meeting to be held on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Edgewood Tahoe Conference Room. The public is invited to attend the meeting beginning at 1 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen partnerships across state lines between the two organizations and among elected officials, discuss opportunities to leverage resources, revitalize the economy and environment in the South Shore community, and improve efficiencies among government agencies, according to a news release.
Hospital auxiliary putting on holiday fair
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:33am6 from 9am-3pm at St. Teresa's Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe. The Attic is selling its finest “treasurers” that have been collected throughout the year. Clothes ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../hospita...
Zephyr Cove firm going from R&D to commercial
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:33amZephyr Photonics employs 32 at its facilities near Lake Tahoe, most of them doctorate-level researchers with specialized knowledge in the design, fabrication ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../zephyr-cove-f...
El Dorado County / Tahoe Roadwork Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:33amToday's Date: October 28, 2011 #11-267. District: District 3 - Marysville, http:// www.dot.ca.gov/dist3. Jody Jones, District Director. Contact: Deanna Shoopman ...www.laketahoenews.net/wp-content...
Barton Auxiliary’s Famous Cheese Balls For Sale!
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 9:44pm
It’s your opportunity to buy our delicious Holiday Cheese Balls for $7.50.
They will be available in the Snowflake Lobby of Barton Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, November 9 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
For over a decade the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has made their secret recipe for hostess gifts and holiday treats to make your holiday brighter. These cheese balls have been talked about for years and many await the Holidays just to partake. Come on down and show your support.
Holiday Health Makeover Presentations
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 9:21pm
Start your winter off right with two free health makeover talks on Monday, November 7 from 5:30 - 7:00pm.
Topics include "Skin Fitness" and non-surgical approaches to facial rejuvenation with Dr. Ronald M. Gemberling. Also "Healthy Diet and Exercise 101" will be presented by Dr. Paula Crenshaw. Presentations will be followed by an informative Q & A session. Please R.S.V.P. to (530)544-7744.
Barton Auxiliary’s Annual Holiday Faire
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 9:09pm
Stop by St. Theresa’s on Sunday, November 6 from 9:00 am - 5:00pm and pick up The Auxiliary’s famous cheese balls and do some holiday shopping. For over a decade the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has made their secret recipe for hostess gifts and holiday treats to make your holiday brighter. The Attic will feature its great treasures such as jewelry, crystal, antiques, collectibles, pictures, linens, books, holiday decorations, winter wear and much more. There will be a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Lunch, beverages and desserts available for purchase.
Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations (Walk-In-Basis Only)
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 8:57pm
Barton Health is providing free seasonal flu vaccines to children ages three to 18 residing in South Lake Tahoe, to help the Lake Tahoe community stay healthy this season. Vaccinations are available November 5, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm AND November 19, from 1:00pm -5:00pm at Barton Family Medicine on Third Street in South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Transportation District blog: Winter Driving Tips
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 4:26pm
With the first snow of the season hitting the Sierra earlier this month, now is as good a time as any to brush up on your winter driving skills. So whether you’re down in the valley or you plan to take a trek over the mountain passes across the Sierra, you need to know what you’re doing or else you could wind up somewhere waiting for the tow truck. While you don’t have to white knuckle drive through ice and snow, it’s a good idea to know what you’re getting into well ahead of the drive.
Consumers may get relief under new Nevada insurance law
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 3:50pmBy Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Consumers who have suffered an “extraordinary life event” may now ask their insurance company to provide an exception to the use of their credit information for underwriting and rating purposes, which may otherwise result in an increase in their premium rate.
“This is an important chance for some Nevadans who have suffered an unfortunate event to find relief during these trying economic times,” said Commissioner Scott J. Kipper of the Nevada Division of Insurance.
Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts: Season Pass Roundup
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 3:40pmWith so many ski resorts at Lake Tahoe, it's hard to choose where to ski. Each resort has its own claim to fame, and it really comes down to personal preference. If you ski more than a few days a year, the best bargain is to go for a season pass. Even if you are only skiing for a week, a season pass might be cheaper than buying a ticket each day.
OBITUARY: Harley "Rowdy" Yates 1920-2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 3:18pmHarley "Rowdy" Yates passed away of natural causes on October 25, 2011 in South Lake Tahoe. He was 91 years old. Rowdy was born on September 16, 1920 in Idaho to Wilbur and Marcia Yates. On Febr...
Lecture on combining literature and wilderness
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 2:37pm12 from 10am-noon at Sierra Nevada College, Prim Library, Room 213, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village. For details, contact Debi Noonan at (775) 831.1314, ext. 7420, dnoonan@sierranevada.edu. Share/Boo...
