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As demand soars, Christmas Cheer makes plea for help
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 1:22pm
The Great Recession continues to rear its head here at home, with demands on social services soaring and a genuine fear that South Shore’s food bank won’t be able to provide Christmas dinner for a record number of families in need.
For 30 years, the Christmas Cheer food bank has helped families celebrate Christmas with a traditional dinner of turkey and all the trimmings. However, with 800 families expected to be on the list of those to receive a dinner, the charity has only 75 donated turkeys and five hams to give and organizers say they are beyond being nervous.
Hyatt awards $10,000 to League to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 1:19pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, through the efforts of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, announced today that it has awarded to the League to Save Lake Tahoe wit...
Red Hut Burger Night on Wednesday to benefit Heavenly Foundation Scholarship Fund
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:40pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Ski Run Red Hut will host a Burger Night fundraiser to benefit the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation’s Scholarship Fund on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 4 pm to 9 pm at the Ski Run Blvd. location only.
Retail sales rise for sixth consecutive month
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:41amWASHINGTON (AP) - The start of the crucial holiday shopping season in November helped fuel the sixth straight monthly increase in retail sales. Gift-buying Americans spent more on clothing and elec...
Squaw's Sigourney opens Visa Grand Prix tour with halfpipe win
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:12amCOPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. - A year after barely missing the podium at the Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix held at Copper Mountain, U.S. Freeskiing Pro Halfpipe Team member Brita Sigourney of Squaw ...
Downtown hotel-casinos step up marketing of bowling
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:07amRENO, Nev. - Jimmy Sturm wants to keep the lights on almost every day at the National Bowling Stadium, and his new bosses think he's just the man to make it happen.Much like a promoter of rock show...
Investigation continues into Gardnerville cemetery shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:03amLast week's officer-involved shooting at Garden Cemetery in Gardnerville was the first such incident since three deputies were shot at in two incidents in 2005.On Wednesday, David Pendleton, 77, wa...
Budget gift: Soap made in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 5:42amPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. ... Tahoe Mountain Soap Company has locally made, handcrafted natural ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget-gift-s...
Ski report: Weather system moving in
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:01pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 11th, 2011 | no responses. Cloudy skies may bring snow tonight and into tomorrow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-weather-...
Ski report: Snow still in the forecast
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:01pmForecasters are still saying some white stuff may fall this afternoon in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Here is the ski report for Dec. 12. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-re...
NLTRA looking for members for Infrastructure
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:01pmThe North Lake Tahoe Resort Association has open seats on its Infrastructure and Transportation committees. These committee seats are two-year terms with ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nltra-looking-for...
Pier installation signals start of Tahoe Beach Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:01pmSTATELINE – Not wanting their permit to become invalid, Tahoe Beach Club developers decided to create even more phases for the multimillion dollar project at ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pier-installa...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 6:19pmSouth Tahoe Public Utility District's board is having a workshop Dec 15 from noon2 at the district office Here is the workshop agenda The regular board ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-a...
Members needed for Measure R committees
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:58pmMembers are expected to be chosen at the Jan 20 JPA board meeting It starts at 9am at Lake Tahoe Airport Applicants are encouraged to attend the meeting If ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../members-needed-...
Third CA lawmaker seeks child abuse reporting law
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 1:26pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Another California state lawmaker has announced he will seek legislation next year responding to the Penn State child molestation scandal surrounding a former football coa...
Jumping jacks world record confirmed
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With confirmation by the Guinness Book of World Records, Tahoe Valley students did indeed help break the world record for most people doing jumping jacks at the same t...
Prescribed fire operations begin on West Shore
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:35pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe City area tomorrow December 13, 2011. Operations may continue through the week, according to a news release.
Smart phones, Internet create smart energy revolution
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:55amSmart phones, Internet create smart energy revolution. Posted by admin in News on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. By Fiona Grahma, BBC News. Alan Woodham is enjoying an enviable retirement. Aged 6...
Ski report: Snow still in the forecast
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:55amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. Forecasters are still saying some white stuff may fall this afternoon in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Here is the ski report for Dec. ...
Prescribed fire operations begin on West Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe City area Dec. 13, according to a statement from the Forest Serv...
Federal report: Home flipping drove housing bubble
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:17amLAS VEGAS (AP) - The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says real estate investors drove the housing bubble that led to record foreclosures in Nevada, California, Arizona, Florida and other states.Th...
Homewood could get a big overhaul
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:14amLand-use regulators are set Wednesday to consider the major overhaul of Homewood Mountain, a scenic but aging ski resort looming over the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Redevelopment of the nearly 50-year-old property is described by resort owners and project supporters as a badly needed improvement that can help revitalize an ailing Tahoe economy while providing needed environmental protections.
OBITUARY: KENNETH ALAN BLACH
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:45am1954 KENNETH ALAN BLACH 2011KENNETH ALAN BLACH, 56, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2011 in his South Lake Tahoe home surrounded by his wife Christy, son Christopher, sister Bev and siste...
OBITUARY: ROBERT JAMES BROWN
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:42amROBERT JAMES BROWN, 82, passed away at his home in South Lake Tahoe on November 30, 2011.Robert was born on May 11, 1929 in Bakersfield, CA to Albert and Catherine Brown. He married his wife Nina J...
Birds, wildflowers and a whole lot of Tahoe natural science
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:43amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - While most visitors and locals are familiar with the scenic beauty of the lake and the mountains surrounding it, many are not as familiar with the natural history that is...
Police announce DUI patrols, checkpoint
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:31amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Avoid the 6 DUI task force has announced upcoming saturation patrols and a DUI checkpoint for its Winter Holiday DUI Campaign. Saturation patrols for...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks on behalf of 'The Cookie Man'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:10amOn behalf of the family of Bob Brown known as "The Cookie Man," our family would like to thank the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department for their fast response and professional care. Thank you also to ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to social services
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:06amMore often then not you hear of how terrible our county services are and for a change I would like to give credit to those agencies and individuals who deserve the recognition. I am a mother who ha...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Chamber's winter wine walk mixer was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:04amTahoeChamber.org would like to thank all of the business hosts and attendees that participated in the Winter Wine Walk Business After Hours Mixer in the Shops at Heavenly Village. More than 150 mem...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Visitor's Authority says thanks for tree lighting participation
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:03amThe Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank a number of people and partners for making this year's Community Winter Tree Lighting on Dec. 2 such a great success. Special thanks to Liberty...
Plan to allow pesticides in Lake Tahoe criticized
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) - Lake Tahoe's leading conservation organization is criticizing a regional board's vote to allow the use of pesticides to combat nonnative aquatic species at the Si...
Movie Review: 'New Year's Eve' can be enjoyed without a guilty conscience
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:50amSometimes watching a dreck movie and enjoying it can be embarrassing. Such is the case with "New Year's Eve," a multifaceted comedy of sorts playing at the Heavenly Village Cinema. The cast is all-star, from Hilary Swank to Robert De Niro. And while the film is pure twaddle, director Gary Marshall keeps all the balls in the air. And he should be able to; he made the same movie last year on a Valentine's Day theme.
Opinion: New law will better help athletes who
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amIn our region, Tahoe Center for Orthopedics has already instituted a multi-faceted program to address sports concussions including pre-season baseline concussion testing in athletes who participate in...
Young professionals' group raises $3000 for TY&FS
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amWinter White was the theme of Tahoe Regional Young Professionals' inaugural holiday party which raised more than $3000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. “So many businesses in the community c...
Derby Dames looking for new teammates
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amDerby Dames looking for new teammates. Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. Lake Tahoe Derby Dames is having an open recruitment night Jan. 3 at 7:30pm at Kah...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. Rocco is an energetic 8-year-old husky mix who has very good manners. He likes to ...
Winter businesses need snow so season can go
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amBy Kathryn Reed. When visitors come to the South Shore, especially for activities that involve snow, there will be plenty of things for them to do. A rundown on all things winter was the topic of this...
Pier installation signals start of Tahoe Beach Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amBy Kathryn Reed
STATELINE – Not wanting their permit to become invalid, Tahoe Beach Club developers decided to create even more phases for the multimillion dollar project at the end of Kahle Drive in Stateline. Putti...
Budget gift: Soap made in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:29amPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Tahoe Mountain Soap Company has locally made, handcrafted natural soaps, natu...
Opinion: Time for the city to stop clowning around
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 10:21pmTo the community,. In September of 2000, Measure S passed and for 11 years it has been a mess. The latest episode is the city's contract with a private party to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinio...
Heavenly celebrates the holidays with 13 days of festivities
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 2:24pmFor 13 days, Heavenly Village will be teeming with the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays as Heavenly Holidays 2011 from Dec.19-31 treats guests to a variety of festive events from ice skating and sculpting to a uniquely Heavenly countdown to the New Year.
Forest Service seeks volunteers for 2012 Ski with a Ranger program
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 1:59pm
Ski and snowboard volunteers are sought by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management to lead guided interpretive tours at Heavenly Mountain Resort one day a week from January through April 2012.
The interpretive tours are intended to educate resort visitors about the natural and cultural history of the Lake Tahoe Basin, highlighting topics such as water quality, watershed restoration, habitat improvement, fire and fuels management and responsible recreation.
Budget gift: Coffee and chocolate combo
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Alpen Sierra coffee has lots of hot ideas ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget...
Why medical marijuana reduces traffic fatalities
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmPosted by admin in News on December 11th, 2011 | no responses. By Maia Szalavitz, Time. States that legalize medical marijuana see fewer fatal car accidents, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../why-medical-m...
Young professionals' group raises $3000 for TY&FS
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmWinter White was the theme of Tahoe Regional Young Professionals' inaugural holiday party which raised more than $3000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../young-pro...
Tahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmTahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup. Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 10th, 2011 | no responses. By USSA. RUKA, Finland ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoes-kashima-...
Opinion: Adaptive strategies, money needed to keep studying Tahoe ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmOver the years, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and its collaborators have been able to write proposals that received substantial funding ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-adaptive...
Tahoe symphony returns with Stradivarious violin
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmTahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will present Mendelssohn in the Mountains featuring Elizabeth Pitcairn, violinist, performing Mendelssohn's Concerto in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-symph...
Experts keep researching ways to control
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:33pmResearch efforts to control invasive aquatic species from around the world continue to threaten the Lake Tahoe Basin. Work to identify the most effective ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../experts-keep-rese...
