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Lake Tahoe resorts make nearly $100 million in upgrades
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 5:28pmFresh off a record-shattering season in terms of both snowfall and skier visits, the seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts carry this momentum into the 2011-12 season thanks to nearly $100 million in capital improvements that will enhance the guest experience and provide for an unforgettable winter vacation.
Second Annual SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 5:23pm
Strategic Marketing Group will hold a full-day workshop intended to help marketers navigate through the assortment of technologies facing consumers today, and provide them with the online tools needed to positively impact their bottom line. The event is held at Embassy Suites on Wednesday, Oct. 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration includes lunch, snacks and all materials. Registration and information is available at www.smgtourismtechnologymarketing.com or by calling 530.541.2462 x 102.
For information go to SMG here.
Remembering Fallen Soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 4:14pm
Garrett Fant, the 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier who died Sept. 26, 2011 in Afghanistan, left a legacy South Lake Tahoe can be proud of, friends and family say. The young man, who attended South Tahoe High School and considered South Lake Tahoe his home, will be remembered for his personable nature and affable character. For as young as he was, he was a gentlemen and treated everyone around him with dignity and respect, including those he didn’t personally know.
South Lake Tahoe city budget fight looms large; layoffs eminent
Submitted by Li Terrell on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 3:46pmAs an early snowstorm descended on South Lake Tahoe the first week of October, the continuing winter of economic discontent looks bleak for the city’s budget woes and employees facing layoff. Seventeen positions are still on the chopping block. At least half of those positions are linked to street maintenance and snow removal operations. While negotiations between the bargaining units and the city continue to be held, there is a hint of an impasse — while the city functions on only an interim budget until the end of the month.
Occupy Tahoe's First General Assembly
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 3:21pm
Occupy Tahoe is an information dissemination device linking the people of the United Tribes of Tahoe to the Occupy Movement. They will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at North Tahoe Beach, across from Safeway in Kings Beach, Calif.
Direct links will be established to our closest sister group, #Occupy Reno, as well as our two most strategic target cities and their organizations (#Occupy Sacramento and #Occupy San Fransisco).
This is meant to be a sounding board and organizational tool for our networks to aid the in-progress and burgeoning movements. Go to www.occupytahoe.wordpress.com
Lake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continue winning streak
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 9:30amLake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continued healthy gains this summer, taking in $27.3 million in August, a 16.2 percent increase over 2010 figures for the same month, the Nevada gaming control board reports today.
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $886,861,912 for the month of August 2011, 6.10 percent decrease compared to August 2010, when licensees reported a gaming win of $944,457,344. Gaming profits in Stateline in August 2010 were 23,518,599.
No plans yet on what to do with IHOP
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 9:17amCARSON CITY, Nev. - When it comes to what the plans are for the shuttered restaurant in south Carson City where a gunman shot and killed four people and injured seven last month, IHOP isn't talking...
Calif. Governor Brown signs bill banning open carry of handguns
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 9:14amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A new ban signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown prohibiting the open carry of handguns in public could lead to an unintended proliferation of rifles and other long guns in p...
Brown signs California health care legislation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 9:12amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Racing to finish work on bills from state lawmakers, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law three health care bills, including two designed to protect teenagers from skin cancer...
Bucking the market and building
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 8:53amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Bob Fredlund wouldn't say the housing market is turning around, even as he waded through the sawdust of a half-built home and lauded its craftsmanship.Fredlund, a real estate...
V&T hopes Douglas will come up with $45,000 train fare
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 8:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County will be asked for $45,000 to help fund the minimum $250,000 a year operating costs for the tourist train between Virginia City and Carson City.On Monday...
South Tahoe casino revenue up for second consecutive month
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 8:42amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada casinos won $887 million in August - a 6.1 percent decrease compared with the same month last year as the state's biggest gambling centers showed downturns, state officia...
10000-acre thinning project may start in 2012 on S. Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 6:02amThe conditions we are looking at in many places on the South Shore are conditions we saw in Angora before the fire,” Leao told Lake Tahoe News. It will take about four years to thin the trees, with an...
TACCD fund raiser at Ernie's
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 6:02amErnie's Café owners Paul and Judi Bruso will donate a percentage of their proceeds Oct. 11 to Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled. The next restaurants on the fund raising list are: •...
Nonprofit established for Angora survivors lives
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 6:02amWhile the last check for Angora Fire victims was cut a year ago, the nonprofit Community Disaster Resource Center still exists. No physical presence exists in South Lake Tahoe anymore, but board membe...
Sugar pine seedlings ready to be put in the ground
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 6:02amThe Sugar Pine Foundation plans to plant 15000 young sugar pines and other native tree seedlings throughout the Lake Tahoe region now through November. During this time, the soil is naturally moistene...
Putting green spin on Halloween with costume
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 3:56amPutting green spin on Halloween with costume exchange. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on October 9th, 2011 | no responses. By Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../putting-green-spin...
Nonprofit established for Angora survivors lives
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 3:56amNo physical presence exists in South Lake Tahoe anymore, but board members meet once a year – partly because of legal reasons, partly to make sure they ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nonprofit-establish...
South Tahoe making progress with employee groups
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 3:56amInstead of having a special budget meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council is set to vote on the 2011-12 financial document Oct. 18 at 2pm. slt This is the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-...
Sugar pine seedlings ready to be put in the ground
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 3:56amThe Sugar Pine Foundation plans to plant 15000 young sugar pines and other native tree seedlings throughout the Lake Tahoe region now through November. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sugar-pine-seedling...
Lake Tahoe Chocolate Factory and Cakes by Grace Open House
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:03pm
Lake Tahoe Chocolate Factory and Cakes by Grace are throwing an open house party on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at their store in Stateline. The event will feature a live broadcast by KTHO radio, appetizers, tastings of desserts and treats, and wine from Apres Wine Co. Holiday items will be on display, including edible centerpieces, cakes, fudge and chocolate. There will be a contest to name the store, with the winner receiving certificates for chocolate and cakes worth $100.
Remains likely missing Tahoe woman, family member says
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 3:17pmSTEVENSON, Wash. (AP) - Searchers found skeletal remains and jewelry in an area of Gifford Pinchot National Forest where a California woman was last seen during a peace rally last summer, author...
Retailers see hands-free cell boomlet
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:48pmRENO, Nev. - Nevada's ban on cell phone use while driving provided a little boost to northern Nevada businesses that sell hands-free headsets.John Comen, an authorized wireless retailer who owns se...
Carson City woman grieves fiance after IHOP shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:38pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - Stacia Green, 33, knelt next to the casket of her fiance Christian Riege and prayed."I just kept praying for his strength to get through this," she cried. "I need his strength."...
TRPA releases first set of changes involving
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:33pmAs part of the Regional Plan update, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has released the public draft of an overhauled Code of Ordinances that is more than ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../trpa-releases-f...
Career counseling at LTCC not just for students
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:33pmOn Wednesdays from 1-3pm at the Lake Tahoe Community College library is a drop-in career clinic with consultant Michael Donahoe. The clinic is available to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../career-counseli...
Renowned Buddhist Scholar, Venerable Phakyab Rinpoche, Speaking at Blue Angel Café - Loft
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:19pm
Event Date:
October 17, 2011 - 7:00pm Venerable Phakyab Rinpoche’s topic for Monday’s event: The Foundation of all Good Qualities. This short teaching encompasses all aspects of the Buddha’s teachings and provides guidance at all stages of Buddhist practice. 7:00PM - 9:00PM. All dharma events are by donation only, nobody is turned away for lack of funds. (Suggested donation $10-$20 per event.) Info contact Melanie @ 775-586-9125 /// Melanie@NOTEableBowls.com
Location
Blue Angel Cafe - Loft
1132 Ski Run Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 40.29" N, 119° 57' 18.0324" W
See map: Google Maps
Watercolor artist offers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Lady Jill Mueller as she celebrates her 34th year as a professional watercolorist at her annual Open Studio from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 22 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct...
Remains found confirmed by family as Marie Hanson; Services on Saturday at Sierra Community Church
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:04pm
Update 7:14PM: Marie Hanson's family has confirmed through Facebook that the remains found Sunday at the site in Washington are Marie's. Services will be held this Saturday, October 15th at Sierra Community Church, Sierra Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe at noon. More info to follow.
UPDATE 3:52PM: Searchers have found skeletal remains and jewelry in an area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest where a South Lake Tahoe woman, Marie Hanson, was last seen during the Rainbow Family gathering. The Skamania County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Monday that searchers would continue to look for other evidence to link the remains and jewelry to Hanson, 54, reported missing by family since July 9. Go here for the story.
Police K-9 locates suicidal man
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police used one of the department's police dogs to find a man who had cut his wrists and fled into the forest last week.On Friday police responded to a r...
Tahoe Art League meeting features pastels artist
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 12:53pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thaleia Georgiades will demonstrate her favorite medium, pastels, at the upcoming Tahoe Art League meeting on Wednesday. Thaleia has lived in California for more than ...
Police dog finds suicidal S. Tahoe man in woods
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 11:48amArgo, one of South Lake Tahoe's police dogs, tracked down a suicidal man in the forest on Friday. Argo led officers to a forested area near the intersection of Keller Avenue and Markofer Way where...
Recognizing concussion key to getting proper
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 11:48amTahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is developing a comprehensive sports concussion program with the assistance of physician Jonathan Finnoff, an internationally recognized concussion expert and for...
Measure S bond action taking place illegally
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 11:48amBy Kathryn Reed. South Lake Tahoe has begun the process to refinance Measure S bonds without the proper authority to do so. The city is one of three entities that is part of the South Lake Tahoe Recre...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 11:48amHere is the agenda for the Oct. 11 9am El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting in South Lake Tahoe. • Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board has canceled its November meeting. The next me...
Pedestrian to be airlifted after being hit by vehicle on Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 11:18amCalStar air ambulance has responded to an accident this afternoon that involved a vehicle that hit a pedestrian in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard at around noon today.
South Lake Tahoe police and rescue have the westbound lane blocked at the scene of the accident, which involved a vehicle and a 49-year-old man. The accident happened across the street from Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church.
The condition of the victim is unknown. CalStar was to land near the snow dump area.
South Tahoe artist's paintings on display at Stremmel Gallery
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 11:12amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stremmel Gallery will host an opening reception for South Lake Tahoe artist, Phyllis Shafer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20.Shafer's exhibition of new paintings, entitl...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BlueGo route changes affect lake to valley riders
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:42amI would like to respond to an article in the Oct. 6 issue by Dylan Silver.His story indicated that the BlueGo changes were well received by riders. He must not have sought the opinions of the rider...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dog hit could have been a child
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:25amIn response to Bob Peart's inconsiderate letter regarding the dog (Cooper) that was killed by a speeding driver on Cayuga Circle on Sept. 13, the fact is, the driver who hit Cooper could very easil...
Photos: Memorial services for U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:06am--Photos: Memorial services for U.S. Army Spc. Garrett FantOctober, 10 2011 11:08 am MST...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Golf course plan only benefits golfers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:42amThe ongoing debate over moving nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course into Washoe Meadows State Park is still with us. From what I have gathered, everyone in this plan sacrifices something except gol...
Police looking for suspects in gas station robbery
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police are looking for two men suspected of robbing the USA Gas Station at gunpoint Saturday night.Two masked men walked into the gas station at 2470 ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Getting corporate money out of our elections
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:09amA Constitutional Amendment has been introduced in Congress that would overturn the Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court which allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money to inf...
QuickBooks Workshop is set for October in Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP are set to present a QuickBooks Workshop at 10 a.m., Oct. 26 in the TahoeChamber Conference Room located at 169 Highway 50 i...
Chocolate factory hosts grand opening
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Chocolate Factory and Cakes by Grace will host an open house, grand opening, ribbon cutting, wine pairing, and more. The event will be held from 4-7 p.m. Oct. ...
Extension weed expert wins California honor
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:03amRENO - Sue Donaldson will have to make room for another award on the shelf. The Cooperative Extension Western Area Water Quality Education Specialist is the recipient of the California Invasive Pla...
Alpine discovers big marijuana grow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:02amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A marijuana grow believed to be connected to Mexican drug cartels was found Wednesday about a mile up Fredericksburg Canyon, a few miles from the Alpine-Douglas county li...
Public workshop on new TRPA code Oct. 26
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A joint public workshop with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Governing Board and Advisory Planning Commission to discuss revisions to agency's Code of Ordinances is ...
STPUD candidate forum Wednesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 8:59amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Public Utility District's Employee Communication Committee will host a Board of Directors candidate forum from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the district's office....
High-quality firewood distributor drops South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 8:55amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The largest distributor of firewood in the region, Reno Tahoe Firewood, stopped delivering to South Lake Tahoe this year.The seller, based in Truckee, cannot afford to...
