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Lady Vikings face Boulder City in state playoffs

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When asked what he knew about Boulder City, South Tahoe's first-round opponent in the state soccer playoffs, girls' head coach Chris DeLeon said he didn't know much."I...

From Mexico to Whittell's gridiron

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Whittell's football match against Incline was the end of not just the season, but the careers of several of the Warriors who will be graduating this year. For one senior, tho...

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Angora fire restoration draws complaints

A prescribed forest burn in the Angora fire area caused quite a stir earlier this month after wind gusts of up to 50 mph carried some of the burn slash piles and brush further than what was comfortable for nearby homeowners.
The U.S. Forest Service, however, says that at no point did the prescribed fire, which consisted mostly of slash piles and dead trees, get out of hand and the agency remains both cautious about its undertaking and empathetic to nearby neighbors who rebuilt their homes following the June 2007 Angora fire.

Bill opens ski areas to summer recreation

A new bill signed by President Obama Monday could turn Lake Tahoe ski resorts into year-round playgrounds. But don't expect waterslides down your favorite run, because that is now clearly illega...

Bill opens ski areas to summer recreation

A new bill signed by President Obama Monday could turn Lake Tahoe ski resorts into year-round playgrounds. But don't expect waterslides down your favorite run, because that is now clearly illega...

University women to host college president Saturday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Kindred Murillo, president of Lake Tahoe Community College will a guest and speaker at the South Lake Tahoe American Association of University Women's meeting at 10 a...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you from Spc. Garrett Fant's family

Garrett's family wants to extend a heart-felt thank you to the community of South Lake Tahoe for the support you gave us after the loss of our beloved son, Spc. Garrett A. Fant. We are truly blesse...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to Annual Shop to Stop Domestic Violence participants

South Lake Tahoe Women's Center would like to thank the Village Shopping Center for hosting the recent Second Annual Shop to Stop Domestic Violence event. A big thank you goes out to the following ...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for support from health professionals

South Lake Tahoe Women's Center would like to thank the following health professionals for volunteering their time to educate the public on the effects of Domestic Violence on Health at our Second ...

Stateline gaming results bring down entire state

The Carson Valley-Carson City area fared better, but still fell 2.5 percent. Reno, though, came through with 2.6 percent increase. – Lake Tahoe News staff report ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../stateline...

NLTRA doles out $46000 to 17 entities

The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association in collaboration with the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce has awarded $46250 in grants to 17 businesses ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nltra-association-dole...

SnowGlobe Festival early bird and advance tickets sell out; 3-day and VIP passes on sale

Who said there's never any good news on Thursdays? The folks over at SnowGlobe Music Festival report that the advance and early bird tickets for the Dec. 29 through New Year's Eve concerts have sold out. But there are plenty of tickets remaining for the regular 3-day and VIP passes, according to the website.

South Tahoe boys cross country state champs

RENO, Nev. - Connor Henderson led South Tahoe to a 3A state title on Saturday at San Rafael Park in Reno. The Vikings battled injuries and sickness on their way to the being the top 3A team in the ...

Lady Vikings head to state after win in Elko

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Monday, South Tahoe volleyball coach Dan McLaughlin huddled his team together in the gym to go over their next match against Boulder City High School. The last time...

Forum focuses on aquatic invasive species

The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on Nov 16 from 530 to 730pm at the North Tahoe Events Center in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../forum-focuses-...

Nevada Now Offering Fallen Military License Plate To Families Of War Dead

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced today that a new license plate honoring fallen military personnel who died of injuries while on active duty is now available to family members.

Film to explore the end of life

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to a free screening of "Consider the Conversation," a documentary exploring the American struggle with communication and preparation for the end-...

Detect breast cancer early

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States and follows just behind lung cancer. Due to earlier detection and improved treatment, more patien...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Bijou playground's new log border appreciated

Thank you Ed Cook Tree Service, Zephyr Point Presbyterian Center, and Bijou Parents who helped create a wonderful log border (and balance beam) around Bijou's playground. We could not have created ...

Edgewood investment seen as Tahoe key

RENO, Nev. - Edgewood Companies' plan to erect a spacious lodge costing upwards of $100 million represents the most significant private investment at South Lake Tahoe in several decades - and th...

Area fishing report through November 16

Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 16 for lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon.

Landfill byproduct being turned into energy

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Legality of Fallen Leaf Lake board members

“Someone can register, and that makes them eligible until the court tells them they're not,” Uthe told Lake Tahoe News. So even though they may be currently registered to vote within the district,...

South Tahoe woman wins 2 tickets to Soroptimist wine tasting

Paula Peterson of South Lake Tahoe and a guest are going to Friday night's annual wine tasting put on by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Peterson is one of the many people who eloquent...

$25000 in health related grants awarded by Barton

Barton Foundation and Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee gave $25000 to 10 South Lake Tahoe organizations to help fund health-related services and programs. The recipients were honored a...

STHS students distinguish themselves among

Publisher's note: Four students from South Tahoe High School were honored as Young Women of Distinction on Nov. 9 by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Different this year was the maturit...

Pray for Snow with Sierra-at-Tahoe on Thursday

Sierra-at-Tahoe resort's annual pre-season Pray for Snow party is Thursday night at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa's Opal Lounge. Contests including the first ever "La Niña" contest will give winter worshippers a chance to win gear including a sweet set-up from Rome snowboards and a Sierra Season Pass.

Powder House Explains the Art of Ski Boot Fitting

Brett Springbett and Jeff Volimus explaining from Megan of RSN Tahoe how to get a correct fit in a ski boot.

USFS to begin 2 prescribed burns today

... crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near South Shore and on the West Shore near the Tahoe Heights area today. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-to-begin-2-p...

Nevada Panel Begins Work On Creating Uniform Education Data Reporting System

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – It’s hard to know how well Nevada’s public school and college students are doing if there is no uniform and reliable data to view their performance over time.
Gov. Brian Sandoval is working to change that.

Tamarack Lodge at Heavenly Receives LEED Environmental Certification

Heavenly Mountain Resort announced today that Tamarack Lodge received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Tamarack Lodge is the first LEED-certified, on-mountain building at Lake Tahoe. It will serve as the blueprint for the construction of Northstar-at-Tahoe’s new on-mountain lodge and as a guide for future Vail Resorts development.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Day pass refusal a disappointment

I went to use the sauna and steam at MontBleu on Oct. 30 and was told they no longer sell day passes to the locals; you need to be a guest or buy a monthly membership. I know my $20 day pass is not...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hearing date set for bus driver

I would like to thank the Tribune for printing my letter on Oct. 21 concerning the City Council hearing on my husband's job. I'd also like anyone who would like to support Mike to know the hearing ...

SAUNDERS: Deficit reduction: Blaming easier than fixing

"I have great respect for each of you individually, but collectively I'm worried that you're going to fail - fail the country," former Bill Clinton chief of staff Erskine Bowles said last week to t...

Foghat's singer is a fool for city of South Lake Tahoe

It's not surprising Charlie Huhn used to play in Humble Pie. For a rock star and frontman for Foghat he certainly acts plenty humble."When we first played Harrah's, I thought I was going to be i...

Barton audiologist activates first Cochlear implant in Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sounds coming from Danielle Knowlton could have been simple baby talk."Ba ba ba ba," she said to Juan "Emilio" Duran-Reyes, in a sing-song voice.The 14-month-old b...

Barton audiologist activates first Cochlear implant in Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sounds coming from Danielle Knowlton could have been simple baby talk."Ba ba ba ba," she said to Juan "Emilio" Duran-Reyes, in a sing-song voice.The 14-month-old b...

Cool night warmed by Hot Buttered Rum

With Old Man Winter knocking on the door, the lingering vestiges of last weekend's snow gracin' the basin, and more weather forecast for this weekend, folks in Tahoe can use a little something t...

Double-barreled night of bluegrass with Michigan band

If you hear "Handguns" at Crystal Bay Casino Saturday at 9 p.m., there's no need to hit the floor or run for the exits. Instead, fight your way to the front of the crowd in the Crown Room and ge...

Shakeup on STPUD board, Measure R passes

Two new faces will be on the South Tahoe Public Utility District board, incumbents are returning to Lake Tahoe Unified and Lake Tahoe Community College boards, and the recreation measure on the South ...

Conservation groups oppose South Shore fuel

As reported on Lake Tahoe News a month ago, an objection to the final EIS by the Oct. 28 deadline would trigger a 30-day resolution period. It's been triggered by Earth Island Justice's John M...

Ownership change at Timber Cove closes restaurants

Both restaurant locations will be operated by the family trust that has taken over operation of the South Lake Tahoe pier as well as the Best Western Timber Cove Lodge. Bob Maloff, who had owned the p...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

The 2012 Tahoe Rim Trail through-hikes are Aug. 4-8 and Sept. 18-22. Register online starting Nov. 21. Call Jaime at (775) 298.0231 for more info. • People are invited to get involved with the Lake Ta...

Bluegrass doubleheader next week in the Blu Nightclub at MontBleu

Maybe they out to call this one "Bleugrass."In a bluegrass doubleheader the Drew Emmitt Band and the Infamous Stringdusters will perform at 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at MontBleu in the Blu Nightc...

Growing Dead Winter Carpenters still fit into the Divided Sky

The Dead Winter Carpenters are heating things up."We're touring, practicing and working really hard, putting it all together," said fiddle player Jenni Charles.The North Shore band coalesced fro...

Actual mother and son star in LTTC's first play of the season, 'Distracted'

Considering that approximately 2.5 million children, according to the Centers for Disease Control, are being medicated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the first theater production ...

Improv features two headliners and a head case

I went on YouTube to check out Bruce Fine's parody of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" and I have to admit I was cracking up. It received a couple hundred thousand hits. Not bad, Bruce. B...

Take Manhattan - please!

Ben Stiller leads an ensemble in this production that trades plausibility for a shot at winning a Miss Congeniality award. Stiller plays Josh Kovacs, building manager of a Trump-like Tower playe...

Junior Brown's amazing night at Tahoe

Smoke rose from the strings of Junior Brown's "guit-steel" as he picked into musical yesteryear Friday, Nov. 4, in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Casino. It was my first Junior Brown concert, and...

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