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Tahoe area organization thinks big (and small) to help Kenyan women
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:29amBarey's eyes widened with wonder as she held the piece of paper in her hand. She struggled to decipher the words on the document but understood its significance - the number, 5,000 Kenyan shilli...
SIROTA: Embracing 'Enough'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:24amOf all the no-no's in contemporary America - and there are many - none has proven more taboo than the ancient doctrine of dayenu. Translated from the original Hebrew, the word roughly means "It wou...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Glider pilot's safe landing to be applauded
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:11amThis is in Response to the glider landing where Russ Pecoraro commented about his "disappointment" and called the company "irresponsible." I have a question for you, Mr. Pecoraro: have you ever flo...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Glider pilot's safe landing to be applauded
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:11amThis is in Response to the glider landing where Russ Pecoraro commented about his "disappointment" and called the company "irresponsible." I have a question for you, Mr. Pecoraro: have you ever flo...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Government is broken - Let's just call them 'Republicrats'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:59amWow, all this talk about how Republicans block everything for political reasons. Really?It's about time you holier-than-thou Democrats got off your high horses. Both parties are at fault and hypocr...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Government is broken - Let's just call them 'Republicrats'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:59amWow, all this talk about how Republicans block everything for political reasons. Really?It's about time you holier-than-thou Democrats got off your high horses. Both parties are at fault and hypocr...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I decide not to go to the movies
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:58am"There's nothing so tragic as seeing a family pulled apart by something as simple as a pack of wolves." - Jack HandeyIn February and March, Alaska and Idaho are planning to follow through on an aer...
Two Billion Cars: Driving Towards Sustainability
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amAmericans' love affair with the automobile and its environmental impacts will be the topic of a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Dr...
Sewing group donations help breast cancer patients
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amMembers of the Thursday Therapy Quilt Group from Fabrics Unlimited have just completed their first shipment of aprons designed to hold drainage bags for breast cancer patients who have recently ...
Dat Phan is enthusiastic about comedy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amI love Dat Phan's enthusiasm . This quality has been with him even before he won the first season of "Last Comic Standing." He's the same way with movie roles, even if they're small ones, and also ...
Russian Treasures concert features international violinist
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amThe Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will present a concert, "Russian Treasures," at 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Carson City Community Center.The concert features guest violinist Carla T...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Sweet muffins for your sweet heart
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amIt's February, the month of Valentine's Day, Heart Health, and warm muffins. Living on the South Shore this year feels odd without the workout of shoveling piles of snow. But that doesn't mean i...
Letters to the Editor: Glider pilot made best landing choice available
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amThe comments of Russ Pecoraro from Heavenly as reported in the Tahoe Tribune, relative to the glider landing on the slope, demonstrate a high degree of ignorance and lack of concern about serious i...
Kudos & Kindness: 'Stars' were out at booster fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amThe South Tahoe High Performing Arts Booster Association Board would like to thank the many people who helped to make "Stars Night Out" a successful fundraising event. The musical, "42nd Street," p...
Kudos & Kindness: Kudos for Christmas Cheer Super Bowl fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amKudos to the Flight Deck owners Tom and Diane Miller and their staff for having a fundraiser for Christmas Cheer on Feb. 5 in conjunction with their Super Bowl Party. In attendance were approximate...
Kudos & Kindness: Sports store gives back to community
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amOn behalf of Tahoe Valley Elementary School I would like to thank Sports LTD for all of their hard work in helping us rebuild our winter outdoor activity equipment so that the kids can enjoy sports...
Kudos & Kindness: Non- profits help other non-profit
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 6:00amThank you! Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra for the donated funds of $500. These funds are so greatly appreciated and desperately needed, it will help this new year. You have been there fo...
Opinion: Mayor should know better than to make empty promises
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 2:00amGood and bad of Dangberg family history put into words
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 1:59amSouth Lake Tahoe gourmet shop celebrates 35 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:50am
For those born after 1976, the Cork and More is older than they are. The specialty food and wine shop recently celebrated a milestone, marking its thirty-fifth year in business last month. From a small wine and cheese shop to a complete culinary business, the store has grown and changed over the years to offer the consumer gourmet food, products and accessories for the kitchen and the table.
Movie Review: 'Chronicle' is above average sci-fi thriller
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:28amThe sci-fi thriller "Chronicle," currently showing at the Horizon Stadium inside the Horizon Casino Resort in Stateline at Lake Tahoe, explores the world of ESP in general and telekinesis in particular. The explorers at three teens, Andrew (Dane DeHaan), Steve (Michael B. Jordan) and Matt (Alex Russell). Most of the movie is composed of film clips from Andrew, a nerd and unpopular at school.
Traditional Celtic Music Session
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:09am
Come listen to local Lake Tahoe musicians play it like it is in Ireland at Murphys Irish Pub! Hosted by eighth generation professional bagpiper Sean Cummings, this rollicking music session happens every Thursday night until about 10 pm (or until they throw us out). Anne Roos and her Celtic harp joins them and you’ll hear her jump in with the others to perform toe-tapping jigs, lilting waltzes, and poignant airs. No cover charge, just relax in front of the fireplace or cozy up to the authentic wooden bar, surrounded by antique Irish memorabilia, and enjoy a pint with your favorite pub food.
Placerville mine owner surrenders to law enforcement
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:32pm2 skier deaths in Colo. this week bring state’s season total to 11
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 9:36pmTRPA leader: 'Today's challenge is about survival'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 7:43pmBeneath its inevitable acronyms, development jargon and legalese, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Regional Plan Update will include more than an effort to protect the environment.
South Shore gets decked out in a new label
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 6:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every great tourist destination has a great brand, a great slogan or a great logo. There's "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," the "I (heart) NYC" stickers or Mex...
Winter wildfires in Tahoe-Reno area could become more common
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 3:15pmLittle league sign-ups tonight
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 2:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe National Little League is beginning sign-ups for all boys and girls ages 4 (as of 4/30/2012) and 12 years of age (must not be 13 before 5/1/2012) this wee...
Gaming win in January up for Tahoe, statewide
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:10pmGaming win statewide was up just over 2 percent in January compared to the prior year, according to the monthly Nevada Gaming Control report.
For the fiscal year, the state is up 1.24 percent over the prior year.
South Lake Tahoe say its gaming win jump 6 percent in January and 6.63 percent for the fiscal year, despite the lack of snow to draw in skiers to the area.
The Carson Valley area that includes Carson City was up almost 5 percent. For the fiscal year, the area is still down 1.5 percent.
People rarely pay for starting fires in Northern Nevada
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 11:40amNevada governor aims to eliminate regulations that stifle economic development
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 12:40pmGov. Brian Sandoval said this week that he plans to repeal 654 unnecessary regulations that will assist in the state’s efforts at economic diversification and job creation by making Nevada more business friendly.
In addition to the repeal of more than 600 rules, another 1,100 will be updated as a result of an executive order he issued in January 2011 imposing a one-year freeze and calling for his cabinet to thoroughly review the entire regulatory framework of the state. The review was finalized last week.
LIVE: Tribune Sports Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 11:42amJoe Proudman, minus Tim Parsons today, talks South Shore and pro sports. If you want to chime in at all, you can tweet us @tahoesports or chat in the Cover it Live box below. The show will start...
Northern Nevada gaming win up
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:34amRENO - The gaming win in Washoe County in December was up 10.2 percent from a year ago. Reno was up 11.8 percent, Sparks was up 7.75 percent, North Lake Tahoe was up 4.5 percent and the rest of the...
States, banks reach foreclosure-abuse settlement
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:14amWASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. states have reached a $25 billion deal with the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses that occurred after the housing bubble burst.Federal and state offic...
10 states get education waivers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:11amWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind education law in exchange for promises to improve the ...
Armstrong says he's happy investigation over
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:09amAUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Lance Armstrong says he's relieved by the end of a nearly two-year federal investigation into doping allegations against him, and that he always remained confident he would not...
Utah leaders to consider bid for '22 Olympic games
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:06amSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah officials on Wednesday announced the formation of an exploratory committee to consider whether the state should pursue a bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.Gov. Gary H...
Los Lonely Boys ready to 'Rockpango' Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 9:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a few weeks holed up in West Texas with family and friends, self-described "Texican rock 'n' roll trio" Los Lonely Boys is on the road again. "We've been here at...
Los Lonely Boys ready to 'Rockpango' Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 9:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a few weeks holed up in West Texas with family and friends, self-described "Texican rock 'n' roll trio" Los Lonely Boys is on the road again. "We've been here at...
Caesars Entertainment becomes publicly traded company again
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 8:51am