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Chili Fundraiser for STHS Golf Team
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 5:10pm
The Coyote Grill will host a Chili Fundraiser for the South Tahoe High School Golf Team on Thursday, October 20, from 5-10pm. For more information, call Coach Jay at (530)409-2791.
Friends of the Library Book Club
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 5:01pm
The Friends of the SLT library book club will meet Wednesday, October 19 at 3:00PM in the library conference room. This month’s selection, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Jeanne at (530)541-1371.
Skiing the High Sierra Route - A Talk with David Reichel
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 4:56pm
David Reichel, Wilderness Education Coordinator of the Wilderness Education Department at Lake Tahoe Community College, will give a presentation on Skiing the High Sierra Route at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library, Tuesday, October 18, at 6:30PM.
He will also discuss the Wilderness Education Program at the College. For additional information, please call (530)573-3185.
18th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Classic
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 4:46pm
This event is an annual favorite of locals and visitors held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club.
* 9:00am Registration, Gourmet Breakfast Buffet;Range Balls
* 10:30am Shotgun Start
* 3:30pm Post-Round Reception:
Appetizers, Awards, Raffle Prize
Drawings, Silent Auction
Grand Prize Drawing
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Receives Report Card
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 3:28pm
South Lake Tahoe Unified School District recently received the Academic Performance Index scores for the year 2011.
The API Target is 800 or above. Overall, the district dropped one point from 2010 (781 to 780). Below are the detailed scores for each school:
The Magnet school dropped 4 points to 935 - However it is the highest score in all of El Dorado County.
Bijou went from 718 to 701, having made substantial gains from 689 in 2009.
Sierra House did well in gaining 13 points 813 to 836.
South Lake Tahoe Finance Department Recognized for Accounting
Submitted by Li Terrell on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 2:34pmThe Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of South Lake Tahoe the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's FY 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). According to a city press release, this certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
Judge: LA's ordinance to limit pot shops upheld
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 11:01amLOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge has upheld a Los Angeles medical marijuana ordinance that allows the city to limit the number of dispensaries and set other limits.The Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/qI...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you for community support
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 10:47amThere are times in life when the unimaginable happens. For our family that time started in August of this year, when our 16-year-old son Cody was hospitalized in Sacramento for the first of two li...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A response to the city manager
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 10:44amDear city manager,Your open letter of Oct. 8 is reassuring except for one key sentence: "The city is exploring alternative delivery options, which could potentially provide cost savings and enhance...
Anytime Fitness to offer free memberships Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 10:41amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Anytime Fitness in Zephyr Cove will offer free memberships for the remainder of the year between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Anytime Fitness will be offering this special...
South Tahoe resident helps deaf in Jamaica
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 10:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Megan Hicks wants to make it very clear that being deaf does not mean being hearing-impaired, or being impaired in any way."We are trying to promote the fact that ther...
Traffic controls could last through end of the month
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 9:40amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Paving work on Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe is expected to end by Saturday evening, according to a recent Caltrans press release. But that doesn't necessarily m...
Turf buy-back program returns in 2012
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 8:04amBy Sarah Jones / South Tahoe Public Utility District
Turf is one of the most water intensive landscapes and requires substantial maintenance. Non-functional lawns - ones that are rarely used — waste water and represent an ongoing cost in both time and resources for the home and business owner. From an environmental perspective, lawns tend to be over fertilized and over watered. With porous Tahoe soils, this combination can push nutrients intended for the lawn into the watershed where they
Spring Creek runs over South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 6:42amSPRING CREEK, Nev. - The Spring Creek football team ran over, under, around and mostly through the porous South Tahoe defense Friday en route to a 60-12 win.The Spartans (4-3) won on their homec...
Kingsbury Grade improvements overbudget, overdue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 1:58amBy Brooke Boone, KRNV-TV. STATELINE — A road construction project in South Lake Tahoe moving into its fourth year is costing tax payers millions and giving neighbors' headaches. “It's really b...
STPUD revives turf buy-back program
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 1:58amFrom an environmental perspective, lawns tend to be overfertilized and overwatered. With porous Tahoe soils, this combination can push nutrients intended for the lawn into the watershed where they eve...
A year later Lahontan El Dorado County still at odds
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 1:29amThe supes met Oct 11 in South Lake Tahoe for their onceayear venture outside the West Slope Just like last year Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../a-year-later-lahont...
Opinion S Tahoe's budget is not the whole truth
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 1:28amOpinion S Tahoe's budget is not the whole truth. Posted by admin in Voices on October 15th 2011 | no responses. To the community ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-s-tahoes-budget-is-not-the-......
Photo exhibit all about autumn
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:00pmDirk Yuricich is having a showing of fall photographs at his gallery at the Ski Run Marina Oct. 12-19. The gallery will be open for the Celebrate Autumn Exhibit ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../photo...
Opinion: TRPA thankful for successful community event
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:00pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency would like to thank the many organizations and individuals that contributed to our recent Community Appreciation and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-trpa-thankf...
Tahoe Vista disc golf tourney sells out
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:00pmThe Tahoe Mountain Sports 5th Annual Pro/Am Disc Golf Tournament was a huge success; selling out to the full 90- player capacity for the first time in five years. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-vi...
Fresh Ketch hosting Fundraiser for Employee Carlos Loyola
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:24pmThe Fresh Ketch restaurant will host a fundraiser for long time employee Carlos Loyola on Wednesday, October 26 from 7:30 to 11pm.
Carlos has recently been diagnosed with inoperable cancer and all proceeds will go to help the family, please come and show your support.
There will be food and drink specials, a silent auction and door prizes. DJs Mindfull Massive Production Co. will spin - Weapon and Thick as Thieves will perform live.
Reality TV show gives tiny Tonopah new tourism ad
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 2:21pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - A small Nevada mining town has a new pitch for tourists driving the lonely road between Las Vegas and Reno: Visit us, we're different.The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports (http://b...
Whittell takes rematch in four games
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 2:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a rematch of last Friday's volleyball matchup between South Shore rivals, Whittell once again came out on top, but found much more of a challenge as it won in four ...
South Tahoe tested against Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 2:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The last time South Tahoe and Truckee boys met on the soccer field, it was ugly. The Wolverines were up 6-0 at half time and wet weather brought an early end to the ga...
Proud to Say: Would you call it a rivalry?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 2:00pmIf you paid attention to the schedule this week, you noticed that Whittell faced South Tahoe in four games. It started with volleyball in Zephyr Cove last Friday, and continued with soccer on Tu...
Vikings face a must-win at Spring Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 1:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe's playoff chances are slim to none. They're 0-5 in league and of the next three games, they still have to face Truckee. But that doesn't mean this week's road...
Lawsuit challenges Nevada 'personhood' initiative
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 1:46pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - A court challenge is being mounted to block an anti-abortion Nevada ballot initiative that would change the state constitution to define life as beginning at conception, and demand...
Rock hunters search for the Sierra's hidden gems
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It may seem that the mountains around Tahoe are nothing but white-and-black speckled granite, but for a few intrepid rock hunters, a closer look reveals hidden treasur...
Nevada gambling tax income lags behind competitors, but raising rate remains a murky prospect
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:54amLAS VEGAS - For decades, Nevada held a near monopoly on legalized gambling, other states put off by the social stigma and moral qualms surrounding the industry. But in their search for more revenue...
Don't forget the boss on Monday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:33am
Monday is National Boss's Day and since it is Friday you may have not seen the memo about this.
Yes there is a day for the Michael Scott's and Bill Lumbergh's of the world, though the "The Office" and "Office Space" characters are more than likely the parodied exception to today's slash and burn corporate culture rule. This holiday usually falls on Oct. 16 but is celebrated to the closest working day because of the weekend.
US attorney eyes going after media running pot ads
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:15amSAN DIEGO (AP) - The chief federal prosecutor in San Diego is contemplating expanding a federal crackdown on the medical marijuana industry by going after newspapers, radio stations and other outle...
Trick or Treat at Street Event with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:00amTrick or Treat with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) at KRLT, 93.9, “The Lake” annual “Treat Street,” October 31. Every Halloween KRLT takes over a local motel, fills rooms with local businesses and non-profits, to hand out candy to the kids in a safe controlled environment. Thousands of children attend decked out as superheroes, princesses, magicians, monsters at Pine Cone Acre Motel at 735 Emerald Bay Road for 5 - 8 p.m.
Jerry Brown mostly elusive on Cal pension fix
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:53amBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown knows California is ailing, but he's not sharing many details on how he plans to fix it.The Golden State is home to the nation's second-highest unemplo...
Opinion: Time to take action against golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:19amWe are still fighting the battle to stop the Lake Tahoe Golf Course from taking over the Washoe Meadows State Park. A postcard was created by the Washoe Meadows Community that many are filling out and...
Washoe Meadows golf course drives wedge
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:19amA river runs through it – and that's one of the problems as well as one of the things that make this area on the outskirts of South Lake Tahoe so beautiful. Washoe Meadows State Park and Lake Vall...
New pier sets up plans for Tahoe Beach Club development
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:45am
A new pier installation at Tahoe Beach Club www.beachclubtahoe.com will underscore the lakefront lifestyle at the first fully-owned residential lakefront development on Lake Tahoe in 25 years, and mark initial phase construction at the eagerly awaited project.
Boy, 8, uses Heimlich to save Grandma
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:37amCARSON CITY, Nev. - A Carson City grandmother is crediting her 8-year-old grandson with saving her life after the little third-grader performed the Heimlich Manuever on her.Phyllis Maita, 60, said ...
GOP candidates threaten to skip Nevada caucus
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:16amCONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Several Republican presidential hopefuls are trying to push Nevada into pulling back on its mid-January caucus date, siding with New Hampshire in its showdown with other states...
What's Cookin at Callie's Cabin: Cinnamon rolls on the hill
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 8:52amWelcome to my world of must-have cinnamon rolls and buns. Simply put, these round gems are a sweet pastry complete with dough, butter, cinnamon, sugar, and raisins. It's a treat for both adults and...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Road work should be done at night
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 8:46amIt took me an hour to go from Sierra Boulevard to Stateline to pick up my wife from work and back again. This is usually a 15-minute round trip, which now takes an hour, sometimes more. Pioneer Tra...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bus route changes carefully considered
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 8:43amIn response to the Letter to the Editor published Oct. 10 from Mr. Andrew Baker of Carson City regarding changes to the BlueGO 20X and 21X routes, I would like to thank Mr. Baker and all of the sur...
GUEST COLUMN: If a Republican were president ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 8:42amIf a Republican were president, there would be millions of properly coiffed middle-class Democrats and independents at those Occupy Wall Street marches, and no questions asked as to what they reall...
State prison plan could increase crime, prosecutor says
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 8:38amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A California plan to reduce its prison population by shifting the responsibility for certain inmates to counties is a "huge step backward for victims" and represents a "g...
Officials warned bear hunters to avoid Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 8:12amOfficials from the Nevada Department of Wildlife warned bear hunters to steer clear of Lake Tahoe because of the controversial nature of Nevada's first bear hunt."Hunters have stayed away from t...
Officials warned bear hunters to avoid Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 8:12amOfficials from the Nevada Department of Wildlife warned bear hunters to steer clear of Lake Tahoe because of the controversial nature of Nevada's first bear hunt."Hunters have stayed away from t...
Whittell Wins
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 5:00amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - With it fourth-and-10, Austin Buyak held the ball as long as he could before punting it from the 50 yard line. The Warriors had the lead 32-26, but North Tahoe's offense had ...
Wreath sale benefits Austin's House
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 3:52amNow is the time to order the finest fresh cut evergreen wreaths and decorations for the holidays. A portion of each purchase will benefit Austin's House. Choose ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../wreath...
Artistic talent comes in many shades
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 3:52amWe all know Tahoe can compete with any locale when it comes to natural beauty, so let's pay attention, be proactive for the arts and their proponents, and make ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../artisti...
2 Tahoe resorts offer wellness weekends for guests to reconnect ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 3:52amBut don't worry, you can get a massage and Gerlach's help at the 4th annual Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend, Oct. 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-tahoe-resorts...
