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TRPA Announces Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 9:41amBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is hosting a Community Appreciation Day event on Thursday, September 29 from 4 - 7 pm to celebrate the Tahoe Basin community's commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe.
This fun, family event will include bluegrass music by local band, Bison, a free BBQ dinner, activities for the kids, an ice cream social hosted by members of TRPA's Governing Board and Advisory Planning Commission, and demonstration booths explaining TRPA's mission.
A bumper sticker is nice, but here's a way to really show love for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 9:30amJoin millions of others Saturday, Sept. 17, for the 27th annual International Coastal Cleanup Day. Held across the world, concerned citizens will bag the trash that threatens the natural beauty ...
Jackie Flynn doesn't just perform during St. Paddy's week
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 9:25amJackie Flynn is here in September. What? I thought he was only here with fellow Irish Catholic comic Kevin Flynn (no relation) during St. Patrick's Day Week. Yes, he'll be here again next year i...
Comics take a shot at stardom with San Francisco competition
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 9:21amSomebody will take a bullet, everybody gets a shot and one person will earn a career achievement at the 36th annual San Francisco Comedy Competition.The first of two quarterfinal rounds will inc...
Trails & Vistas 'Reflections and Rhythms' at Spooner Lake Sept. 17-18
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 9:18am
Connect to nature’s beauty and explore your creative power within at the 8th annual Trails and Vistas “Reflections and Rhythms” art hike on September 17 and 18 at Spooner Lake in the Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park. Go here and read all about it at Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture.
A different kind of alien invasion
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 7:52amQuietly and with chilling precision, Director Steven Soderbergh examines a global pandemic that arises from the confluence of unfortunate coincidences.We meet Beth (Gwyneth Paltrow), after she r...
Tribune Sports Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 5:00amJoe Proudman and Tim Parsons talk South Tahoe football. --Tribune Sports TalkSeptember, 15 2011 9:53 pm MST...
Local media denied access to opening of safe at
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:39pm... exclusive media rights to witness the opening of the safe found at the old Bill's Casino in Stateline. Lake Tahoe News was at the casino Tuesday at 2pm – the time Douglas County sheriff's ...
Learn about Fremont's discovery of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:22pmPosted by admin in Lifestyle on September 13th, 2011 | no responses. Walk in the footsteps of John C. Fremont as he travels over the mountain to Lake Tahoe in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../learn-about-...
Fishing report through Sept. 21
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:45pmHere is the fishing report for the week through Sept. 21. The report covers Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra.
Melting polar regions discussed Thursday at Tahoe environmental center
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:35pmBy Heather Segale
A lecture that explores climate change and the melting polar regions will be discussed Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Lake Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences at Incline Village.
Nonprofit Groups Raise Funds With California Hunting Tags
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 7:52pmBy the California Department of Fish and Game
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) invites nonprofit organizations to help wildlife by auctioning big game hunting license tags for the 2012-13 season. These tags will allow the highest bidder to hunt bighorn sheep, deer, elk and pronghorn antelope in California. There are only 13 of these special fund-raising tags reserved for 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups to sell and they’re sure to draw many participants to any fund-raising event.
Art hikes at Spooner Lake Sept. 17 and 18
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 7:35pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Plan to participate in the region’s only art hike. Experience live performances and installation art along a gentle 2.5 mile guided trail around Spooner Lake. This is a one of a kind blending of art and nature with thirty fellow hikers during Trails and Vistas 2011 art hike along the Spooner Loop Trail.
Road projects tangle traffic on Highway 50, Pioneer Trail
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 6:39pm
By Elaine Goodman / Tahoe Business Monitor
It will be double-trouble for South Lake Tahoe motorists over the next few weeks, as roadwork is expected to cause delays on the city's two main thoroughfares.
On Sept. 14, Caltrans began working around-the-clock on its $40.6 million Highway 50 project within the city. Crews are grinding and paving the road between Fremont Avenue and Trout Creek. Lane closures are planned between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., with traffic diverted to the eastbound lanes during paving of the westbound lanes, and vice versa. Motorists can expect up to 10-minute delays.
Sandoval, Legislative Leaders, Make Appointments To Economic Development Board
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 5:25pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders today announced their appointments to the new Economic Development Board, which will focus on job creation and economic diversification.
Opinion: Costly wars should lead deficit-cutting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 5:05pmOne Response to “Opinion: Costly wars should lead deficit-cutting panel's list”. Tahoe Environmental says: September 14, 2011 at 7:45 am. When you talk about war, once you are in it all talk and f...
S. Tahoe council still unable to agree on sign regulation
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 5:05pmSouth Lake Tahoe Councilman Tom Davis said, “I don't want to be the taste police” when it comes to what kind of decorative lights people use on their businesses. swiss. The Swiss Chalet sign could...
Nason resigns as ED from League to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 5:05pmRochelle Nason was adamant Wednesday morning when she spoke with Lake Tahoe News – saying she is not resigning as executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe. However, a press release arrived ...
Long-time League to Save Lake Tahoe director resigns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 2:25pm
League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.
League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.
9/11: Bracing for news from family working in NYC
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 2:24pmPublisher's note: This is one in a 12-part series running from Sept. 1-12 about how Lake Tahoe is tied to 9/11. By Jessie Marchesseau. My alarm went off at 6am. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../911-br...
South Tahoe budget subject of special meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 2:24pmInstead of creating the potential for another marathon council day, South Lake Tahoe's 2011-12 budget will be discussed at a special meeting Sept. 15 at 7pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tah...
Nason resigns as ED from League to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 2:09pmRochelle Nason was adamant Wednesday morning when she spoke with Lake Tahoe News – saying she is not resigning at executive director of the League to Save ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nason-resigns-fr...
League's Nason announces resignation
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 1:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Longtime League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason announced her resignation Wednesday.Nason joined the environmental group as staff attorney in 1992...
Local surgeon talks about time in Afghanistan
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 1:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Kyle Swanson, orthopedic surgeon for Barton Health's Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, has seen and dealt with medical and hospital conditions that few people, ...
Women cancer patients, survivors invited to afternoon tea on Oct. 8
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 12:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Cancer Support for Women invites all women cancer patients and survivors to an afternoon tea from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 8 at Ebright Beach. Light refreshments will be served and ...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 12:37pmMore than 3000 attendees took part in the 26th annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival last weekend with Six Peaks Grille getting top honors from the ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippe...
Winter is coming, are you ready?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 12:30pmI think we would all agree that last winter was long and full of bad weather. For some of us, bad weather is just irritating and extra work shoveling snow and pruning trees. For others, it can be l...
Access El Dorado receives Model eHealth Technology award
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 12:15pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Access El Dorado, a countywide community collaborative, received the Model eHealth Communities award from UC Davis Health System and the California Telehealth Network. Th...
'We Can!' returns to teach students seven healthy habits
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The "We Can!" program will launch in South Shore schools Sept. 19, challenging all fourth- through sixth-grade students in the area to practice and adopt seven healthy ha...
Paving to cause delays on Highway 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Officials from Caltrans are warning motorists that paving, part of the three-year Trout Creek to Ski Run Project, will cause delays on Highway 50.Caltrans expects the ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Managing the bears like the forests
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:45amI correlate the management of the wildlife like that of forests. When the forests were clear-cut without proper management, and harvested without restraint, it had serious consequence. The American...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'Pay me and I'll talk'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:30amThat seemed to be the message from Gilberto Sencion Gonzalez, the elder brother of the Carson City shooter Eduardo Sencion. To begin with, this individual answered the phone of their market Lake Ta...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stories about bear hunt necessary
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:15amI agree with a recent letter that it is hard to read about the bear slaughter in Nevada day after day.However, I appreciate your keeping this subject in the news with the hope that more and more pe...
SAUNDERS: Gov. Jerry Brown and three telling bills
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:00amCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown scored a victory for common sense last week when he vetoed a bill that would have imposed criminal penalties on minors - or their parents - who ski or snowboard without ...
Traffic advisory in affect for Iron Girl
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:45amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe's South Shore is set to host the Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon this Sunday with an anticipated 700 female participants.The Triathalon will take place throughout ...
Residents partner with county on water issues
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Douglas County Manager's office announces the formation of an advisory workgroup led by local residents and County staff to assist the County in developing short and ...
OBITUARY: Florence "Florrie" Louise Donovan-Gunderson
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:23amFlorence "Florrie" Louise Donovan-Gunderson passed away on September 6, 2011. She was born on July 16, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts. She was raised in Newton, Massachusetts, and graduated from ...
Heart disease talk sponsored by Barton
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:20amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Dr. Steve Brooks from Barton Family Practice as he discusses prevention and treatment of heart disease from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 21 at Kahle Community Center.Attend any fo...
IHOP gunman's mental issues surface in court documents
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:58amWithin three hours of a mass shooting last week in which four people were killed and 11 injured, investigators knew they were dealing with a mentally unstable man, according to recently released police testimony seeking search warrants for shooter Eduardo Sencion's two vehicles and his brother and parents' homes, as reported in the Nevada Appeal. Go here for the story.
Autumn Harvest Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:46am
Event Date:
October 1, 2011 (All day) Workshops — Mini-Farmer's Market with a variety of Local Vendors — Live music with HICK’RY SWITCH. — Activities include — face painting — stuffing a scarecrow - Go to our websites for more details and updates! www.fullcirclecompost.com and www.hungrymotherorganics.com;
Email for reservation for workshops space is limited.
At
Full Circle Compost
Hungry Mother Organics
3190 Hwy 395, Minden, NV 89423
Location
Full Circle Compost and Hungry Mother Organics
3190 Hwy 395, Minden, NV 89423
United States
39° 4' 10.6428" N, 119° 46' 48.3636" W
See map: Google Maps
Taylor Creek Visitor Center seeks volunteers during annual salmon run
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:38amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers to assist Forest Service staff during the annual Kokanee salmon run in October. Prospec...
Tahoe Keepers launches voluntary kayak inspections
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:37amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new stewardship program called Tahoe Keepers has launched a website to help kayakers and other non-motorized watercraft users inspect their boats and prevent invasive s...
Tahoe Keepers launches voluntary kayak inspections
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:37amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new stewardship program called Tahoe Keepers has launched a website to help kayakers and other non-motorized watercraft users inspect their boats and prevent invasive s...
Driver in Tuesday crash in stable condition
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:37amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the name of a man who was injured in a head-on collision near Glenbrook Tuesday morning.South Lake Tahoe resident Gregory Brewer, 4...
Crime-free training available
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department will offer a free Crime Free Multi-Housing Program training to local multi-family housing, manu...
Vote for outstanding businesses and individuals
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Fourth Annual Blue Ribbon Awards are set for 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Embassy Suites in South Lake Tahoe.Help salute South Shore businesses that are making significant...
WHS boys fall to North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:28amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - It was a game of opportunities as the Whittell boys took on North Tahoe High School in on Tuesday night, and the Lakers got the best of them."I thought we played well enough ...
BUSINESS Q&A: Round Hill Beverage
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:27amQ: What type of business do you operate - what do you sell, or what service do you provide?Round Hill Beverage provides a full line of beverages in a family-friendly environment, from coffee and en...
STHS golf fifth at Lowry
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:25amWINNEMUCCA, Nev. - The South Tahoe golf team saw improvements at Lowry High School this past Friday, but the Vikings finished a spot lower than their previous tourney in Fallon, taking fifth. "We w...
Weekly Varsity Sports Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:23amWednesday6 p.m. WHS volleyball vs. Virginia City High School 6 p.m. STHS volleyball vs. Fernley High School Thursday6 p.m. WHS volleyball at North Tahoe High School 10 a.m. STHS golf at Eagle Valle...
