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Motor oil identified in Taylor Creek spill
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 12:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Motor oil appears to be the substance that was dumped in Taylor Creek this weekend, according to Scott Ferguson, the chief of the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control ...
Jaycee Dugard Sues Feds Over Handling of Abductor
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:38amKidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard has filed a claim against the U.S. government over failings by federal parole agents to detect her presence in the home of sex offender Phillip Garrido from 1991 through 1999, according to her publicist. Go here for the Sacramento Bee story.
Jaycee Dugard sues feds over handling of abductor
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:09amSAN FRANCISCO-Jaycee Dugard is suing the federal government for failing to monitor the convicted sex offender who kidnapped her and held her captive for 18 years.The complaint filed in U.S. Distric...
OBITUARY - John E. Peery III - 6/22/58 - 8/31/11
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:06amJohn attended George Whitell High School,excelling in all sports. He graduated in 1977. After graduating from high school he moved to Santa Barbaraand established a successful electrical contrac...
OBITUARY - John E. Peery III - 6/22/58 - 8/31/11
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:00amJohn attended George Whitell High School,excelling in all sports. He graduated in 1977. After graduating from high school he moved to Santa Barbaraand established a successful electrical contrac...
Nevada cellphone warnings begin Oct. 1
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:52amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - While the Nevada bill outlawing texting and talking on non-hands-free cellphones while driving officially becomes law in January, regional law enforcement plans to be active...
Experts: Pilot likely unconscious in Reno crash
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:40amRENO - The veteran aviator whose plane slammed into a crowd of Nevada air race spectators at 400 mph had no chance to save his ill-fated flight after likely losing consciousness from acceleratio...
Gardnerville air race crash victim's son back in school
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:37amMINDEN, Nev. - Gardnerville contractor John Craik was one of a group of a half dozen people who were attending the National Air Races together on Sept. 16.His 12-year-old son Ethan was standing nex...
County approves new dog breeding rules
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:35amMINDEN, Nev. - Douglas County commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance that implements the state's new puppy mill law.The bill was approved in the last Legislative session and targe...
Ziggy Marley carries the torch
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:13amQ Where you living now, Ziggy?A California, Florida, Jamaica - mostly California. (Where I) make music with different people with different experiences in life, which I like. No one thing is a p...
Wolfgang Gartner rocks the electro house
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:04amIt is great to see new scenes populating our backyard. In this case, it happens to be the electro music scene, bringing one of the biggest DJs and producers in electro house, Wolfgang Gartner. A...
A driving force
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:59amOnce in a while, a spectacular piece of movie-making reminds us that films are capable of telling stories in a unique way. "Drive," a 100-minute film that easily navigates a broad range of emoti...
Hick rock Americana comes in from heat
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:55amCountry rock is a pretty broad musical description so Reckless Kelly's frontman explained his band's sound. "We've always called it roots rock or hick rock Americana," Willy Braun said. "It'--Hi...
On deck: Halford bats cleanup in the Crystal Bay Club's Red Room
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:51amJeffrey Halford is the master of storytelling in songs. George Thorogood is a loquacious teller of stories. So it's no surprise their recent show together started a little bit late."He wouldn't ...
Dogs get their own special day on the Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:43am"Who Let the Dogs Out" is an unforgettable song, even if you want to forget it.An event with the same name and offered by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association will prove to be an unforgettable experi...
Living to tell about it, outdoor writer back at Mark Twain Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:39amA longtime outdoor reporter and award-winning book author, Paul McHugh always carries with him a notepad, upon which he came up with a mantra: "Don't be too careful or someday you might wind up ...
East Coast flavor this week at Harveys Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:34amNick Griffin's back and not a moment too soon. The star at the Tahoe Improv through Sunday, Sept. 25, just finished doing his seventh "Letterman" appearance in addition to appearances on "Conan ...
CTC acquires land it wants to eventually swap with S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:06amA long dormant piece of land between Fantasy Inn and IHOP in South Lake Tahoe may have a chance of being developed even though the California Tahoe Conservancy now owns it. This is one of three parcel...
Ice rink operators want Tahoe facility to be a destination
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:06amSaturday marks one full month since South Lake Tahoe turned the ice rink keys over to private operators. The most noticeable difference walking in is the retail shop on the right is not there. Instead...
Winter's Playground Awaits at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Ski Resort
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 7:53amPRESS RELEASE — Lake Tahoe, California offers outdoor enthusiasts, shoppers, sightseers, and those just wanting to relax the opportunity to indulge in the sights and sounds of one of the country's most cherished year-round vacation spots.
Here, with the snow season upon us, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe hotel offers luxurious accommodations, a relaxing spa, and fine dining -- the ultimate escape for winter sports enthusiasts.
Opinion: S. Tahoe explains why it does what it does
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 7:19amIn fact, the city of South Lake Tahoe ranked last among 267 other cities surveyed in this category. The survey clearly indicated the City needed and in fact was ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-s-...
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 4:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
Focus groups reveal Nevada tourism branding challenges
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 4:01amNevada tourism leaders trying to figure out the best way to brand the Silver State to attract visitors may have a bigger challenge on their hands than they thought. Six focus groups in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, demonstrated little knowledge of the Silver State and its tourism attractions including Lake Tahoe, reports the Las Vegas Sun. Go here for the story.
Tahoe Sierra Century
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:12pmTahoe Sierra Century Ride is Sept. 24. The three routes of ... The ride benefits the music students at North Tahoe middle and high schools. To register or for ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/09/tahoe-si...
Opinion: Embracing art as the medium that heals
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:12pmAs a community seeking an identity, Lake Tahoe has an abundance of artists and talent waiting to be creative in ways only they can imagine. Public art and the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-embr...
Opinion: Chamber thankful for help with
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:12pmLake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Lake Tahoe Task Force would like to offer a special thank you to Aston's Lakeland Village ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-chamber...
Readers can win iPad by taking Tribune survey
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Daily Tribune is asking readers and advertisers to help the publication better understand the region's market and expectations of the communities it serves. Any...
Retired teacher battles M.S., climate change
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 2:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Riding more than 300 miles on a tricycle may seem like an unusual way to combat climate change, but South Lake Tahoe resident George Drake isn't an average bicyclist.A...
O'Rourke issues open letter on city's budget
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 1:41pmSeptember 21, 2011Open Letter to the Community:At the September 15, 2011 Special City Council meeting to discuss the City's projected $5.2 million deficit, several members of the community made sta...
Contractors hit water line on near Highway 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 1:27pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Southwest Gas Corporation subcontractor accidentally hit a four inch steel waterline earlier this afternoon, causing flooding near the intersection of Herbert Avenue...
Cell phone law: Nevada motorists to get warnings beginning Oct. 1
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 12:07pmHere is a reminder from the Nevada Department of Transportation about the handheld cell phone use law, passed this spring by the Nevada Legislature. Officers will begin issuing warnings beginning Oct. 1. The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2012. It is already illegal to drive while talking on the phone or texting in California.
Zephyr Cove family escapes injury at Reno Air Races
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:24amIt was close … a little too close for comfort,” Ellen Dauscher told Lake Tahoe News minutes after returning home tonight with daughter Jillian and husband Andy. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../zephyr-cov...
Pilot hurt in morning plane crash at Truckee Tahoe Airport
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:01amA pilot was seriously injured after a twin-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Lake Tahoe.
Kevin Bumen, director of aviation at Truckee Tahoe Airport, said the pilot was the only person onboard when the Piper Aztec crashed on airport grounds and caught fire about 9:20 a.m. this morning. Go here to read the story.
Dumping suspected in Taylor Creek spill
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:41amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Basin agencies are investigating a small spill of what appears to be petroleum at Taylor Creek during the weekend.On Saturday, a U.S. Forest Service ranger ...
800 pot plants seized in Friday raid
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:39amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team members seized approximately 800 marijuana plants from a home on the 2200 block of Washington Avenue Friday.Following seve...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:32amBread & Broth would like to again thank Heavenly for its continued support in our Adopt-A-Day of Nourishment Program.Volunteers from spent the day helping Bread & Broth volunteers serve a well b...
Kiwanis to hold dinner and mystery play fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe will hold a fundraiser Oct. 1 with the net proceeds to provide lights for the new football field at the South Lake Tahoe High School.The fu...
Optimist fun run for kids Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:28amThe South Lake Tahoe Optimist Kids Fun Run will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pope Beach. Runners 13 years old and younger are invited to participate in this annual event.The distances range from 1...
We Can! Challenge: Week one
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:22amOne of the most essential things in all of our lives is water. It keeps us cool and helps us perform at our best.Unfortunately, many students do not properly hydrate, which can lead to both low phy...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Have you paid your Iron Girl tax?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:21amOn Sunday, Sept. 18, thousands of residents were subjected to a burdensome tax on their fuel, automobiles and personal time. The Tahoe Daily Tribune advised on Sept. 14 that the Iron Girl Triathlon...
Arthritis: What's truth and what's myth?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:18amCracking your knuckles causes arthritis - you probably know that's an old wives' tale. Though it could injure ligaments around the joints and lead to weaker grips, there's no proof every pop puts y...
Arthritis: What's truth and what's myth?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:18amCracking your knuckles causes arthritis - you probably know that's an old wives' tale. Though it could injure ligaments around the joints and lead to weaker grips, there's no proof every pop puts y...
SAUNDERS: A 'Fair share' of an anemic economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:17am"None of the changes I'm proposing are easy or politically convenient," President Obama noted from the Rose Garden on Monday. I've never seen a president less in a hurry to get things done - or as ...
Community blood drive to be held at library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:16amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - BloodSource will hold a South Lake Tahoe Community blood drive to meet the community need for blood and blood products at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library.The library ...
Are vaccinations for pets necessary?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:11amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The short answer is yes. However, recent research has led to new protocols for pet vaccinations. For some pets, this means less vaccine, or vaccines administered less oft...
Controversial challenger in school board elections
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In both the Lake Tahoe Community College board of trustees and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board Nov. 8 elections, only one person has filed a bid to challenge...
Pet of the week: Daisy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:08am--Pet of the week: DaisySeptember, 21 2011 10:10 am MST...
TRPA announces Community Appreciation Day, Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:02amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency plans to host a Community Appreciation Day event from 4-7 p.m. on Sept. 29 to celebrate the Tahoe Basin community's commitment to prote...
Education Roundup: College kicks off fall classes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 8:49amWith a few new additions and a slightly higher enrollment, Lake Tahoe Community College's fall quarter begins this week. "We've got a pretty interesting lineup this fall," said college vice preside...
Opinion: Financial acts of kindness help LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:36amPhilanthropist Jessica Ledbetter continues to support Lake Tahoe Community College programs and students with her recent gift of scholarships. Un 2008, Jessica gave a major gift to create the Ledbette...
