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Tragedy in Incline: Couple 'lived for walking and running'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 9:52amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - For as long as friends and family can remember, Linda and Robert Mathis had a passion for walking and ultrarunning.But it was a particular moment 15 years ago that allowe...
Nevada seeks waiver from No Child Left Behind
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 9:48amNevada is joining with many other states in seeking a waiver from the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, a state panel was told today.If granted, the waiver being sought by the N...
Couple found dead in Carson River identified as Darrell and Kelley Crossman
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 9:45amMINDEN, Nev. - Carson City residents Darrell and Kelley Crossman were identified as the couple found dead in the Carson River on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office....
Stateline gaming posts $1 million decrease over last year
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 9:42amMINDEN, Nev. - Stateline casinos saw a $1 million decease in gaming win in November 2011, according to figures released on Monday.The main source of gaming taxes in Douglas County, the casinos p...
Nevada Wants No Child Left Behind Flexibility Waiver
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 4:39amCARSON CITY — Nevada is joining with many other states in seeking a waiver from the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, a state panel was told Wednesday.
Identity Theft Presentation at Senior Center
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:39amJoAnn Conner will speak about identity theft, and offer tips on the latest scams at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., on Friday, Jan. 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Conner is a certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist. The community is invited to a potluck at 5:30 p.m. with a program at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Francine at 530-541-8380 or Arline at 530-545-1277.
Sign and Snow Removal Ordinance presentation
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:34amA sign and snow removal ordinance presentation will be made by city officials on Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport in the City Council Chamber. The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce reminds residents that there are new responsibilities and help available for business owners in regards to these two ordinances. Save yourself hours of time attempting to interpret these requirements; attend this presentation and get the facts you need to know so you can be proactive.
California wildlife makes headlines in 2011
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:10amThe year of 2011 was anything but quiet for the California Department of Fish and Game.
Pesky bears, a roaming gray wolf, significant poaching arrests, tsunami relief work and dramatic wildlife rescues were among the stories that captured the public’s attention.
DFG also welcomed new Director Charlton H. Bonham, who was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in August.
Fishing report through Jan. 17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 2:40am
Here is the fishing report through Jan. 17 for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
The Burton Star Wars Experience at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:30amSierra-at-Tahoe Resort is proud to be home to the world's only Burton Star Wars Experience. See how it all came together and meet some of the people who made it happen.
Kirkwood buzzes with weather changes in the forecast
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:23amSnowGlobe angst praise keep reverberating in South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 4:26pmThe South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce took a survey with the results showing ... Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce this week put up a survey on its ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../snowglobe-angst-...
After quadrennial coffee, Gypsy jazzman tastes life at Moody's Bistro
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:38pmSnow showers and throngs of presidential candidates trailed by press corps covered New Hampshire while a guitarist sheltered in his Portsmouth home practiced his craft.Richard "Shepp" Sheppard s...
'G men' are coming to Tahoe Comedy North
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:35pmThe comedy isn't rated "G," but that letter will be the theme of the night.Mark G. headlines and G. King is the host of Tahoe Comedy North, Tuesday, Jan. 17 in the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room....
The nightly magic starts tonight in Golden Cabaret
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:27pmWith a long-running show, it's important to be in shape.Alex Ramon is a magician and a runner who tonight begins an extended run of "Illusion Fusion" in the Horizon Casino Resort Golden Cabaret....
The Devil is in the details
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:21pmDespite its liberal use of "found documentary" video footage, "The Devil Inside's" visual presentation is more than passable. Here, the film is undone by miscalculations leading to its failure t...
Lisa's home video caps
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:17pmCOLUMBIANA (Dec 20th)(2011)* * * (B)Directed by Olivier MegatonStarring Zoe Saldana, Michael Vartan, Amandla Stenberg, Cliff Curtis, Callum Blue, Jordi Molla, Lennie James, Beto Benites, Jesse Borr...
Artists' reception at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 2:48pmThe Haldan Art Gallery at Lake Tahoe Community College will open “Off the Press” on Jan. 12. The exhibition of contemporary printmaking from artists of the Bay ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/artists...
Fitness center designed to get brides in shape
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 2:48pmBy John Seelmeyer, Northern Nevada Business Weekly. Nobody on the face of the earth, says Camie Cragg, is as interested in looking good as a bride whose ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../fitness-center-des...
Gaming win up in Nevada, down at Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 2:48pmOn the South Shore, the Gaming Control Board on Wednesday, said the win dropped 7 percent to $14 million. – Lake Tahoe News staff report. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gaming-win-up-in...
Tahoe authors to speak at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 2:48pmLake Tahoe authors Jeremy Evans and Scott Lankford are next up in Lake Tahoe ... while Lankford will speak about his book “Tahoe Beneath the Surface”. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/.../tahoe-authors-t...
Competing interests for birds and their lovers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:18pmBy Felicity Barringer, New York Times. WILLOWS — These are good days to be a snow goose on the Pacific flyway. The water in the rice fields is at an ideal depth for snacking on marsh plants. A bit of ...
RAOK: A little fuel to be able to keep stacking
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:18pmRandom Acts of Kindness is Lake Tahoe News' way to fire up that spirit of kindness that so often seems to be missing. Acts of kindness are just that — an act of kindness. It doesn't have to be...
Gaming win up in Nevada, down at Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:18pmDespite a drop in Stateline casino gaming revenue in November, the state posted gains. Throughout Nevada revenues jumped 7 percent from November 2010 to November 2011. Casinos brought in $880 million....
Fitness center designed to get brides in shape
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:18pmBy John Seelmeyer, Northern Nevada Business Weekly. Nobody on the face of the earth, says Camie Cragg, is as interested in looking good as a bride whose wedding day is just a couple of months off. And...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:18pmFive time Winter X Games medalist Jaime Anderson is providing sponsorships for South Tahoe Middle School students Rosa Rosas and Jesus Vazquez-Macias to ski at her hometown resort Sierra-at-Tahoe. • R...
A need for care: How one family opened its home to South Lake Tahoe foster children
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:12pmEditor's note: This is part two of a three-part series on foster parenting in South Lake Tahoe. The final story in the series will be published Jan. 13.SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - April Herrera has ...
New art exhibits open at college
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:10pmOpening Thursday at Lake Tahoe Community College's Haldan Art Gallery will be a showcase of contemporary printmaking by a group of San Francisco Bay Area artists. A reception is scheduled for Thurs...
New art exhibits open at college
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:10pmOpening Thursday at Lake Tahoe Community College's Haldan Art Gallery will be a showcase of contemporary printmaking by a group of San Francisco Bay Area artists. A reception is scheduled for Thurs...
MICHELLE MALKIN: Romney and McCain: the GOP Frenemies Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:07pmMichael Corleone said to "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." But what, pray tell, do we do with our frenemies? This is the awful election-year quandary of movement conservatives....
MICHELLE MALKIN: Romney and McCain: the GOP Frenemies Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:07pmMichael Corleone said to "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." But what, pray tell, do we do with our frenemies? This is the awful election-year quandary of movement conservatives....
USOC to resume talks with IOC; 2022 bid on hold
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 12:25pmLONDON (AP) - U.S. Olympic Committee leaders will resume negotiations with the IOC this week about the revenue-sharing dispute that's been blocking potential American bids for the games, including ...
USOC to resume talks with IOC; 2022 bid on hold
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 12:25pmLONDON (AP) - U.S. Olympic Committee leaders will resume negotiations with the IOC this week about the revenue-sharing dispute that's been blocking potential American bids for the games, including ...
Orphaned bear cubs returned to Calif. mountains
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 12:23pmFRESNO, Calif. (AP) - Two orphaned bear cubs have been released in the California mountains nearly five months after a poacher killed their mother.Campers found the two California black bear cubs i...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How about a compromise on special events?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 11:06amLet's compromise by getting a reasonable sound ordinance in place for future festivals such as SnowGlobe.The sub-woofer power is the real culprit that must be controlled. Volume can be modified wit...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How about a compromise on special events?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 11:06amLet's compromise by getting a reasonable sound ordinance in place for future festivals such as SnowGlobe.The sub-woofer power is the real culprit that must be controlled. Volume can be modified wit...
Report: Dry first half not good news for wet winter
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 11:04amChances for even average winter precipitation are slipping away as each day of January passes without any moisture.In a report issued Monday by the National Weather and Natural Resources Conservati...
Weekend antiques show in Minden
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:58amThe biannual Antiques Show & Sale with appraisal clinic is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. The show is in the ballroom on the lower level. Access is avai...
Avoid falling victim to the diabetes epidemic
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:56amThe numbers are nuts: More than 25 million people in the United States have diabetes, and that's almost 10 percent of the population.Here's what's even crazier: Making just one key lifestyle change...
Lodging association to discuss holiday events
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The January meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association begins at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Forest Suites Resort at 1 Lake Parkway.The featured presentation is by Sou...
TahoeChamber seeks input onSnowGlobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has posted a link to a survey on its home page at www.tahoechamber.org regarding business conditions during Christmas, New ...
TahoeChamber seeks input onSnowGlobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has posted a link to a survey on its home page at www.tahoechamber.org regarding business conditions during Christmas, New ...
Measure R committee applicants sought
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Trail and Fields Advisory Committees required by the recently appro...
South Lake Tahoe Women's Center to change its name
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After 35 years of doing business as the South Lake Tahoe Women's Center, the agency is changing its name.The new name will be announced at a launch party from 5:30-7:30 p...
Potluck and identity theft program at senior center
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:45amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to a potluck with entertainment on Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. The potluck begins at 5:30 p.m. with a pro...
Clicker training for animals, humans
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:43amFrom Harvard Professor B.F. Skinner's accidental pigeon experiment grew a still-evolving training method that has proven effective for multiple species, as well as human athletes, students and disa...
Tahoe Fund Recruiting Founding CEO
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:02am
The non-profit Tahoe Fund has engaged Olive Grove Consulting of Belmont, CA to conduct a search for the Fund’s founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Over the next 10 years the CEO will be responsible for raising and distributing $50 million to restore and enhance the Lake, including work on bike trails, restoration projects, interpretive programs, public parks and related projects. Founded in 2010, Tahoe Fund raises private money to supplement the limited public funding available for such efforts.
OBITUARY: John F. Burruel
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 9:46amJUNE 27, 1944 - JANUARY 7, 2012JOHN F. BURRUEL, a beloved husband, father, and papa passed away January 7, 2012. John was born on June 27, 1944 in Los AngelCopyright 2012 Tahoe Daily Tribun...
Two bodies found in frigid Carson River
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 9:44amCARSON CITY, Nev. - The bodies of a man and woman believed to be a middle-aged Carson couple - possibly homeless - were found Tuesday in the Carson River by a passing hiker.Sheriff Ken Furlong said...
Back into the swing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 9:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In Kelly Alvarez's Street Jazz dance class at Lake Tahoe Community College, there's no reason to be shy."We're all in this together," Alvarez told her class Monday nig...
