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Ski report: Let the snow gods hear you

Dance, pray and wash the car — it's time for snowmaking rituals. Here is the Jan. 4 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · Email ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-...

Body of Truckee man pulled from Donner Lake

4. An autopsy is scheduled to confirm exact cause of death. It is not known if either person in the canoe had been wearing a life jacket. – Lake Tahoe News staff ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../body-of-t...

Undercover agents seize $20000 in drugs at

29-31 event at Lake Tahoe Community College. At the entrance people who had drugs or other items not allowed at the venue could dump them in “amnesty ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../undercover-agents-sei...

Businesses count SnowGlobe cash; concert

While the South Lake Tahoe City Council was prepared to get an earful from residents Tuesday about the three-day SnowGlobe Music Festival, only 10 people ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../businesses-count-...

Water content in Sierra dismal, record low set for

PHILLIPS STATION – Scanning the field at the base of Sierra-at-Tahoe, Frank Gehrke wonders if he needs to bring his equipment out of the vehicle. It turns out ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../water-conten...

History: Photographers capture Lake Tahoe

Publisher's note: This is reprinted from the July 1988 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. No one has recorded the first appearance of a camera at Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../history-p...

Lady Wave shuts down South Tahoe

FALLON - Choppy or sloppy, either way the Fallon girls basketball team locked down the South Tahoe Vikings on Tuesday.The Lady Wave (5-5 overall, 0-1 3A Lahontan League) pulled away in the second h...

Vikings chop down Greenwave

FALLON - A physical presence and experience gave the South Tahoe boys basketball team the edge it needed.The Vikings pushed around the Fallon Greenwave and slipped away with a 53-49 3A nonleague wi...

UPDATE: Douglas County fugitive found at Carson City motel

UPDATE: From the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Fleeing felon Victor Mora Jr. was captured Wednesday night at the Carson City Inn Motel in Carson City. Mora Jr. was captured by Douglas County Investigator Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski after receiving an anonymous tip regarding his whereabouts.
Mora Jr. is currently in custody at the DCSO Minden Jail, booked on an arrest warrant for lewdness with a minor.
Bail is set at $50,000.
Chrzanowski expresses her appreciation for assistance received from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office in assisting in the arrest.

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The winter that never started

Last year was the winter that never stopped, with snow through Memorial Day weekend and flakes into the first few days of June. But this year is the winter that never started. No snow at all in December. Look up at the hills, and you might mistake it for September.

Tuesday's Sports in Brief

Tuesday's Sports in BriefThe Associated PressLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Jerry Angelo was fired as the Chicago Bears' general manager following a team collapse marked by injuries to Jay Cutler and Mat...

A cast of stars is missing from PGA Tour opener

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) - The list of who's not at the season-opening Tournament of Champions reads more like a "Who's Who."Missing are three of the four major champions - Charl Schwartzel, Darren Cla...

Polian gone, no doubt who's No. 2 in Indy

Even two days after the fact, so many people are still upset by the firing of Bill Polian that you'd think he was a member of their family.There was no question someone had to take the fall for Ind...

Warriors out-muscled by R.O.P.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. (TDT) - While the Warriors were still shaking off the rust from an extended break, Rite of Passage took it to them in Zephyr Cover on Tuesday night cruising to a 61-46 win. "We...

Finding a Crowd-Free Tahoe: Dave Nettle and this Wednesday's slide show

So its now January 2012, mid-week, barely freezing at night and still NOT SNOWING! My optimistic patience is starting to wane. However, there are still pictures floating around of all that snow ...

Pura and Urias top bowlers of the week

Our top men's bowler of the week is Rico Pura. Pura bowls in the His & Hers league and maintains a 210 average on the Sultans of Arm Swing team. Pura connected for the highest series of the year am...

Many Nev. nonprofits lose tax status

CARSON CITY, Nev. - More than 2,300 Nevada nonprofit groups have had their tax exempt status revoked by the Internal Revenue Service.The revocations run the gamut, from the Edgewood Tahoe Mens Club...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Senior has something nice to say about SnowGlobe

I have lived in the Sierra Tract neighborhood for more than 30 years. This is a great venue and has brought lots of business to our community, and I mean our community south of the casinos, our sma...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sounds of 'not in my back yard' resonate across South Shore

1 - "They" want all emergency agencies to respond immediately to 911.2 - "They" want their city of South Lake Tahoe pensions paid every month on time.3 - "They" want schools, sCopyright 2012 Tahoe ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Almighty dollar should not trump rights of residents

At the recent SnowGlobe event, decibel levels far exceeded the allowable limits stated in the El Dorado County General Plan posted online. My house is approximately one mile away from the event and...

SAUNDERS: And my endorsement goes to ...

Mitt Romney may be the best candidate in the 2012 GOP primary, but that's not saying much. It's like being the best mayor of Oakland, Calif. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota may not be ready for ...

Burning Christmas tree inside can be dangerous

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is warning residents against burning their Christmas trees indoors.Dried-out Christmas trees can be an explosive hazard, according to...

Fire department offers advice on heater failure

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department wants residents to know what to do if their heater fails and repair is unavailable.If a home heater goes out during a winter storm, k...

DA warns against rental scam

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County's District Attorney's Office is warning of a new scam on foreclosed homes or properties.Suspects will list a home that is for sale or foreclosed on f...

City to discuss changes to festival following complaints

As the throngs of festival goers leave town and South Lake Tahoe slips into post-holiday quiet, the buzz about the SnowGlobe Music Festival continues.

City to discuss changes to festival following complaints

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the throngs of festival goers leave town and South Lake Tahoe slips into post-holiday quiet, the buzz about the SnowGlobe Music Festival continues."What kind of spe...

Movie Review: Spielberg's 'War Horse' is a warm and bitter tale

Director-producer Steven Spielberg's film "War Horse," currently showing at Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe and elsewhere, is fine movie making, with a splendid cast. If it sinks into sentimentality at times, bear with it because the story, from a British children's book of 1982.

Fishing report though Jan. 11

Here is the fishing report for the week of Jan. 4-11. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.

Family Science Day at UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Center

Looking for something exciting that your kids can do during the holiday break? Do your kids like science and hands-on activities?

Young Chautauqua program inviting new participants

Douglas Co. Historical Society's Young Chautauqua 2012 program will begin with an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center.Students 4th through 12th g...

Committee applicants sought

The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Trail and Fields Advisory Committees, as required by Measure R. The committees will each consi...

The Treasure Hunters Roadshow to stop at Tahoe

Modern day treasure hunters are in South Lake Tahoe through Jan. 7 at the Quality Inn & Suites casino area.Mark their calendars for the opportunity to meet one-on-one with specialists from Treasure...

Business mixer to benefit charity

TahoeChamber will hold its annual Business After Hours Mixer for Charity at Riva Grill from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Riva Grill is located at 900 Ski Run Blvd.The evening of celebration will help th...

Committee applicants sought

The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority is seeking applicants to the Bicycle Trail and Fields Advisory Committees, as required by Measure R. The committees will each consi...

Kennel club show in Carson City

The Bonanza Kennel Club and Reno Kennel Club will host the AKC B Match 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 with Carson Canine Adventures at 580 Mallory Way (Nevada Appeal building) in Carson City. Entries will be a...

Nevada PUC offers expanded hours

Carson City - Consumers wishing to contact the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Consumer Division will find a more convenient process in 2012 with increased hours. Consumer Division staff is n...

Physiologist's recipe for fitness success

If you've decided that 2012 is the year you are going to make a concerted effort to get fit and lose weight, you may be better off adopting healthy behavior rather than setting a specific weight...

Book proves why eating locally makes a difference

Book proves why eating locally makes a difference. Posted by admin in Food & Wine, Lifestyle on January 3rd, 2012 | no responses. By Kathryn Reed. “Voting with your fork” is a phrase author Jasia ...

Land conservation benefits from bad economy

By Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle. Tough economic times have been a bonanza for land trusts and nonprofit conservation groups, which have recently been buying rights to California redwood grov...

Brown not backing away from challenges

By Wyatt Buchanan, San Francisco Chronicle. SACRAMENTO — In his first year back as California's leader, Gov. Jerry Brown was unable to get what he wanted. Voters returned Brown to the Capitol for ...

Truckee man missing after canoe overturns on

A 24-year-old Truckee man is presumed dead after the canoe he was in with a friend capsized on a windy Donner Lake Monday. His name is being withheld pending notification of family. A 19-year-old Truc...

Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified

The pedestrian killed in Stateline in the early morning of New Year's Day has been identified as Alex M. Moore, 21, of Walnut Creek. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Nevada Hi...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

Sierra-at-Tahoe's 6th annual Buckle Up Slopestyle Jam in memory of freestyle athlete Greg Smith and that spreads seatbelt awareness is Jan. 21 from 11am-3pm. • Beginning Jan. 26, Placer County Sup...

Water content in Sierra dismal, record set for January

By Kathyrn Reed
PHILLIPS STATION — Scanning the field at the base of Sierra-at-Tahoe, Frank Gehrke wonders if he needs to bring his equipment out of the vehicle. It turns out he does need the tools.

Opinion: Redevelopment should be changed

Publisher's note: This editorial is from the Dec. 31, 2011, San Francisco Chronicle. No one knows the value of California's redevelopment law better than Gov. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opin...

Land conservation benefits from bad economy

By Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle. Tough economic times have been a bonanza for land trusts and nonprofit conservation groups, which have recently ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../land-conservatio...

Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified

Witnesses or anyone with additional information, is asked to contact Trooper Eric Gallagher at (775) 689.4661. – Lake Tahoe News staff report. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pedestrian-...

Ski report: Windy up top

Wind may be an issue at higher elevations today. Here is the ski report for Jan. 3. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · Email · PDF Send article ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/ski-...

Truckee man missing after canoe overturns on

The canoe was recovered near the shore of the Tahoe Donner Marina as well as some clothing items believed to have belonged to the female swimmer. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-man-missing-after...

Snow survey comes up nearly dry

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the usual crowd of reporters and television cameras gathered for the first California Department of Water Resources snow survey of the year in Phillips, one thin...

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