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1 man’s campaign to upend Nevada’s tax structure
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 3:00pm
By Michael Squires, Las Vegas Sun
A Las Vegas attorney will launch a legal and political effort this week aimed at establishing and funding a parallel state budget, beyond the reach of the Legislature and governor.
Kermitt Waters seeks to place on the November ballot a proposed constitutional amendment calling for a sweeping overhaul of Nevada’s tax [...]
Transcript from Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 1:29pm
Budget cuts and temporary taxes were on tap this morning in California Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address. Below is a transcript of his speech. Go here for an audio version and post-speech analysis moderated by Marianne Russ with Jean Ross, Executive Director of the California Budget Project, former Republican Assemblyman Roger Niello, media/political analyst Barbara O'Connor.
Paralyzed Nevada man reaches South Pole
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 1:25pmReno, Nev. (AP) - A Nevada man paralyzed in a 2010 snowmobiling accident has reached the South Pole, traveling about 75 miles in sub-zero temperatures over two weeks to complete the trip on the ...
Kirkwood adds U.S. Airbag technology after holiday demonstration
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:50pm
An inflatable airbag demonstration at Kirkwood Mountain Resort last month will give way to a new feature at the resort beginning in February, officials announced. The Steezbag 50 was on public display at the resort from Dec. 17 to Jan. 1. An announcement was made via press release from Kirkwood. Here's the announcement:
Gov. Brown pitches higher taxes in annual address
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:02pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown gave Californians a choice between higher taxes and deeper cuts to public schools and other core functions of government during his State of the State add...
Scenic mountain road through Yosemite closes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 11:17amYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) - After an unusual winter with very little snow, officials at Yosemite National Park are finally closing Tioga Road, the highest crossing of the Sierra Nevada.Pa...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Enough with SnowGlobe complaints, it was a good thing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:50amOK, already. Get over SnowGlobe. We know it was too loud, I could even hear it from my house (if I was outside). But it is being worked on. Next year Tahoe Airport, great location, still will be co...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Enough with SnowGlobe complaints, it was a good thing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:50amOK, already. Get over SnowGlobe. We know it was too loud, I could even hear it from my house (if I was outside). But it is being worked on. Next year Tahoe Airport, great location, still will be co...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don't destroy beauty of Tahoe with loud music
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:48amThere has to be a way to have this event without disturbing entire areas of the town.This is a 24-hour resort. People need to sleep at all hours of the day.Babies and animals were affected terribly...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don't destroy beauty of Tahoe with loud music
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:48amThere has to be a way to have this event without disturbing entire areas of the town.This is a 24-hour resort. People need to sleep at all hours of the day.Babies and animals were affected terribly...
SAUNDERS: One bruise may not qualify as 'traumatic injury' in reported incident with sheriff
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:46amAfter a New Year's Eve fight, former Venezuelan TV actress Eliana Lopez went to the home of neighbor Ivory Madison to talk about her husband's behavior. Madison later told police that she took vide...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take one for the team and stop complaining
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:42amThe noise complainers during and after the SnowGlobe concert are selfish, in that they are more concerned about their personal comfort than the needs of the community. We live in a community, and b...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take one for the team and stop complaining
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:42amThe noise complainers during and after the SnowGlobe concert are selfish, in that they are more concerned about their personal comfort than the needs of the community. We live in a community, and b...
Lake Valley encourages proper ash disposal following fires
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:39amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Valley Fire Protection District has kicked off a "Can Your Ashes" campaign following several house fires linked to improper disposal of fireplace ashes.The campa...
Kirkwood purchases Steezbag 50 airbag
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:03amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An inflatable airbag will now be a permanent fixture at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, according to a press release Monday.Manufactured by U.S. Airbag, this terrain park featu...
Transportation district installs new bus shelters
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 8:46amBlueGo riders now have a few new places to hide from inclement weather.Tahoe Transportation District finished the installation of four new bus stops this month, according to a statement released...
Group encourages fathers to become involved in children's schools
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 8:41amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There's no instruction manual thick enough to cover every aspect of being a father. So when it comes to volunteering in the classroom or taking a turn as playground mo...
Death Notice: Mildred M. Russ
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amMildred M. Russ, 65 of South Lake Tahoe, died Jan. 12, 2012.Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800, is handling arrangements.Copyright 2012 Tahoe Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. This materi...
Help and funding available for job training
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amThe economy has hit many families hard. The good news is that unemployed, underemployed or dislocated workers and youth in El Dorado County could potentially receive free tuition, on-the-job traini...
Eagles & Agriculture celebrates 10th year
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amWhat began in 2003 with a small group touring Valley ranches during calving season has become one of the most noted birding and wildlife events in the West. The 10th annual Eagles & Agriculture...
Kudos & Kindness: Thank you for exciting youth luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL) would like to thank Michael Allen, Director of Skier Services, Heavenly Mountain Resorts and Dick and Nancy Gardner, Red Hut Cafe. Red Hut Caf...
Kudos & Kindness: Seniors say thanks for Christmas brunch
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amTahoe Senior Plaza Board & Residents wish to thank Noreen Heggy, Julie Cathie and their helpers for giving a beautiful Christmas morning brunch to the residents of Tahoe Senior Plaza. Ladies, you t...
Kudos & Kindness; Library welcomes art program
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amThanks the El Dorado County Branch Library for inviting the Bringing Art to Schools Program to exhibit elementary school projects in their Childrens Room. Beginning with art from Sierra House and n...
Kudos & Kindness: Donation will help those disabled by mental illness
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amWe wish to express our gratitude to Dr. Frederick Wenck and his office for the donation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness -SLT of $4,988. These funds go toward help with needs for those su...
Kudos & Kindness: Delightful performance
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amThe Widowed Persons Association had the pleasure of the "Blue Ribbon Choir" (directed by Paul Kushner) come and entertain our members at the holiday/Christmas party in December. It was a delightful...
Fibromyalgia: Do you suffer from this chronic condition?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amThere's no known cause, no blood test or X-ray to diagnose it, no magic pill to cure it - so maybe it's no surprise that fibromyalgia is a disorder that's often misunderstood and sometimes unrecogn...
Book: 'Beating Asthma: Seven Simple Principles'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amMore than 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma some time during their life, of which roughly one-third are under the age of 18.Dr. Stephen Apaliski, MD, an expert in the field of Pe...
Getting Medicare-covered health services at home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amMedicare covers a variety of heath care services that you can receive in the comfort and privacy of your home. These include intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech-language pat...
Dance class offers fun exercise program
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amXER Dance can challenge your body and mind with this fun new concept in exercise. The class meets 9-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade. Carol Galbr...
Workshop focuses on drawing for painting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amGardnerville artist Teri Sweeney will offer the three-day workshop, Drawing for Painting 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 3-5 at Sweeney's Studio in GardnervilleThe workshop will cover the basic principles of d...
Toccata presents Mendelssohn in concert series
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amToccata-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus opens its seventh season with Mendelssohn in the Mountains at various area locations Thursday through Tuesday.Famed violinist, Elizabeth Pitcairn, wil...
Programming changes at Capital Public Radio
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 1:35am
If you tuned into your pre-set Capital Public Radio station Tuesday night expecting to hear "Excellence in Jazz" you may have wondered where it went. Don't worry, it didn't go away, it's now on a new station.
Effective Tuesday Capital Public radio moved "Excellence In Jazz" and several other of its music programs from KXJZ 90.9/KUOP 91.3/KKTO 90.5/KQNC 88.1 over to its music station at 88.9 KXPR/ 91.7 KXSR, and 88.7 KXJS.
Smoke and fire in the Lake Tahoe Basin continues
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:43amA day after heavy smoke from a west slope prescribed fire in the Eldorado National Forest carried into the Lake Tahoe Basin, another controlled burn is planned closer to home before the onset of winter storms, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A prescribed fire is set for Wednesday in the McKinney and Rubicon Bay areas of Lake Tahoe's west shore.
Smoke on South Shore from control burn outside basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:40amSmoke visible in the Meyers area that is drifting into the Lake Tahoe Basin is a prescribed burn in the Eldorado National Forest near Iron Mountain Road. Lake Valley fire officials say there is no rea...
Davis, Hight, Teter test out White's superpipe at
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:40amThe largest amount snow in Lake Tahoe right now is without a doubt all packed into the walls of the new Shaun White Signature Superpipe at Northstar. After nearly 700 hours of work done by Snow Park T...
Ski report: Storm is getting closer
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:40amSki report: Storm is getting closer. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 17th, 2012 | no responses. Don't stop dancing now. A few more steps are needed to ensure the storm system really d...
South Shore recreation JPA to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:40amSouth Lake Tahoe, one of three partners of the joint powers authority, is asking for this change so operators of the ice rink may turn a profit. IRS rules say entities are not allowed to be for-profit...
With 38 pipes draining into Lake Tahoe, are lake clarity efforts worth ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:40amThat's the claim made in the inaugural newsletter of the Tahoe Pipe Club, a secretive coalition of “citizen, business owners, scientists and engineers,” according to its website, who are fed up wi...
League appoints board member as executive director
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:40amThe League to Save Lake Tahoe board has picked one of its own to take over the organization. Darcie Goodman-Collins, who has been on the board since 2009, is now the executive director. She has been a...
Fishing report through Jan. 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:25am
Here is this week's fishing report for January 18-25. This report covers streams, lakes and rivers in Nevada, Northern California, southern Oregon and the Sierra.
Humane Society Ranks Nevada 30th In Animal Protection
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 7:49pmCARSON CITY — Nevada ranked 30th among the states in how it protects animals in 2011, scoring only 25 points out of a possible 66, The Humane Society of the United States said in a national report released Tuesday.
Proactively Pursuing the Health of Our Community in 2012
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 7:10pm
The New Year has always been the perfect time to reflect and look ahead with a fresh perspective. As the primary wellness provider for the South Lake Tahoe area, I would like to address questions you may have about the future of healthcare and what Barton Health has planned for 2012 and beyond.
More than a foot of snow predicted through the weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 6:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At bus stops and bars, on street corners and at shopping centers, conversation this winter has often revolved around the prevailing lack of winter in and around the La...
Top ski official calls for underwear rule change
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 6:11pmKITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) - The president of the International Ski Federation has called for a rule change to clarify what athletes are allowed to wear under their race suits, following a dispute ov...
With 38 pipes draining into Lake Tahoe, are lake clarity efforts worth ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 6:10pmBy Anne Knowles. Current efforts to improve the clarity of Lake Tahoe are not only a waste of time and money, but they are a fraud. That's the claim made in the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../with-3...
South Lake Tahoe pool closed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 6:10pmThe swimming pool at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center is closed because of mechanical malfunction. It is not known when it will reopen. Call (530) ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/south-lake-tah...
Public input changes USFS Fallen Leaf Lake plans
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 6:10pm“We are not trying to stop people from swimming, but how they get to and from there is the challenging part,” Gabor told Lake Tahoe News. The plan is to move ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../public-input-...
Heavenly Snowcial
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:06pm
Snowcial is a one-of-a-kind winter event that attracts an elite
community of global snowsports enthusiasts to connect with their
passion for snow, link turns with their friends and share their
stories online.
Learn more about this one-of-a-kind conference and register online at
http://www.tahoesnowcial.com/
The STUDIO Grand Opening ~Pilates Yoga Bodywork~
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 4:54pm
Please join us in celebrating the grand opening of The Studio Lake Tahoe on Sunday, January 22 from 12pm to 5pm. We will have free classes and demonstrations, appetizers and wine! All are welcome, come by and see our newly renovated studio. Our staff of highly trained instructors would love to meet you and tell you more about our specialties.
For more information about our services and new location, go to thestudiolaketahoe.com or call (530)517-0637.
Springloaded at Heavenly
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 4:44pm
Springloaded, Heavenly’s spring festival, brings the best of spring together - loud tunes, loud outfits and two weeks of sun & fun,
including parties, pond skimming, Stateline Showdown, concerts, the
Gunbarrel 25 & springtime mischief... it's pure Heavenly.
Also included will be the return of the ever-popular Dummy Gelande event
where teams build and launch home-made dummies for distance and style
points.
For more information contact Heavenly Lake Tahoe at (800)HEAVENLY
