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The end of an era: Final inmates leave Nevada State Prison
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 8:07amCARSON CITY, Nev. - The final half-dozen inmates loaded up their possessions Monday and moved out of the old Nevada State Prison in Carson City, with at least one of them making it clear he woul...
June trial date set for former Placerville mayor
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 7:21amBy Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee. Placerville's former Mayor David Machado is scheduled to go on trial June 5 on charges relating to his property dealings in the city. The date was set Friday by E...
Opinion: Preschool prepares kids for the classroom
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 7:21amBy Vicki Barber. Debates continue about whether or not preschool is important for children. For some of us, it's not a debate; we know it works for children. Two states in the nation, Georgia and ...
Author to tell stories about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 7:21amScott Lankford, author of “Tahoe Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Stories of America's Largest Mountain Lake”, speaks about his book on Feb. 15 from 6-7pm. The event is at Explore Tahoe: An Urban T...
RAOK: An honest clerk sets the tone for the day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 7:21amJust being honest can make a person's day. It made Jenny Anderson's. She is Lake Tahoe News' latest Random Acts of Kindness winner. Weidinger Public Relations is arranging for Jenny to pla...
South Tahoe girls rips Dayton 48-32
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT)- The game looked as if it was going to go the way they have been for the South Tahoe girls lately. Their defense was taking the ball away, but couldn't convert on ...
Vikings best Dayton 63-44
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT)- The Vikings boys basketball team got off to a sluggish start, down at the end of the firs quarter, but that gave way to a big second half by South Tahoe leading t...
Lake Tahoe real estate market starting to stabilize
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 4:10amYearend home sales at Lake Tahoe are holding steady compared to 2010 with some indicators on the rise according to a quarterly report released by Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-real-esta...
Forest Service plans burns in Eldorado National Forest
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 8:10pmThe U.S. Forest Service is planning to take advantage of the unusually dry winter conditions to resume prescribed burning in several locations in the Eldorado National Forest. Between Jan. 10-18 fire ...
Photography exhibit in Kings Beach
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 8:10pmThe art of Reno artist Mark Hammon is on display at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach until March. Hammon's photography is the culmination of his love and appreciation of nature and the ...
Forest Service: Prescribed fire operations move to West Shore Tuesday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 4:01pmA prescribed fire will begin Tuesday in Placer County, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The controlled fire is reported to be about a half acre in size and will last one day. Below is the official announcement by the Forest Service.
South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce hosts discussion on bath salts and spice with SLTPD
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 3:48pm
Bath salts and spice are two of the newest, dangerous substances that have been introduced into our community. It is important that we educate as many segments of the citizenry, professional, and business community as possible so that they can be aware of the danger signs, and be vigilant in helping law enforcement fight this in our town.
No scarcity in visitors to Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 3:42pmGone are the fences, construction crews and machines needed to complete the multimillion dollar project in South Lake Tahoe. Lakeview Commons in South ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../no-scarcity-in-visit...
Forest Service plans burns in Eldorado National Forest
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 3:42pmThe U.S. Forest Service is planning to take advantage of the unusually dry winter conditions to resume prescribed burning in several locations in the Eldorado ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../forest-servi...
Soup and Chili Showdown
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 3:42pmThe Soup and Chili Showdown is going into its third year at the Rideout Community Center in Tahoe City on Feb. 25. The Tahoe City Recreation Department is ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/soup-and-chi...
Heavenly Mountain Resort takes questions on conditions and snowmaking
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 2:52pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort answers questions for Tahoe South, the website of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, about ski conditions, snow making and more. The resort has pumped more than $6 million into snowmaking technology over the years, the most of any resort on the West Coast. There are 22 lifts running and 25 trails open.
Nevada Governor Questions $6 Million In Legal Fees To Defend Freeway Construction Lawsuit
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:32amCARSON CITY — A legal firm retained by the state Department of Transportation to defend against a contractor dispute over construction of a section of the Carson City bypass has racked up $6 million in fees so far and the costs could still go higher.
Gov. Brian Sandoval today expressed concern about the amount of legal fees in the case involving a $40 million claim by Utah-based Ames Construction, which built the first phase of the U.S. 395 bypass in the capital that opened in February of 2006.
New Life Sprouts from Trees and Skis
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:11am
At Lake Tahoe where many have more than one job to make ends meet, two women have tied their local businesses and passion for creativity together to build one dynamic company — Forest Furniture Tahoe.
The art of creativity and a belief and respect in what each brings to the table brought Marianne Rosenfeld and Julianne Kohn together six years ago.
These two are a duo of hard work and tenacity, where one complements the other.
Pray for SNOW at Apres Wine Co.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:10am
Who would believe we’d be holding a pray for snow party in mid-January? We’ve picked the auspicious day of Friday the 13th to throw one. From 4pm to 10pm... Be there in your snow boots, mittens and parkas to egg on Mother Nature! January also marks Après’ Third Anniversary, so we figured we’d double up and celebrate that, too. Enjoy prizes and special discounts!
For more info or to make reservations, contact apreswineco.com
Brown proposes $4.2 billion in cuts to California
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00amBy Kevin Yamamura, Sacramento Bee. Gov. Jerry Brown proposed Thursday slashing nearly $1.4 billion in welfare and child care aid for the poor while holding ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../brown-proposes-...
El Dorado County man dies in mobile home fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00amBy Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee. Fire officials are investigating the cause of an early morning fire at a mobile home park in Pollock Pines in which a 68-year-old ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../el-dorado...
What is your New Year's resolution?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00amWell its trying to quit smokeing, Its been 4 days now,and yes I eat more ,but chewing alot of gum to,Hope to suceed with this,I am 60 years old and been smoking ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../what-is-yo...
Building a business of no-frills bikes
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00amTwo days before New Year's Eve, Jimmy Standley was in Lake Tahoe getting ready for the inaugural SnowGlobe Music Festival, three days of tunes, parties, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../building-a-bus...
Winter Film Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00amIn spring 2011, local mountain guide Adrian Ballinger became the first person to summit three 8000-meter peaks within a three-week period. Ballinger summitted ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/12/winter-f...
Castle Peak accessible in rare winter climb
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00amIt was 63 degrees Wednesday afternoon in nearby Truckee. There hasn't been a big snowstorm at Tahoe in more than a month. The two-week forecast calls for ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../castle-peak-a...
Movie delves into how media portrays women
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00amFollowing its premiere at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary feature film “Miss Representation” will be screened at the Tahoe Truckee ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../movie-delves-into-how-m...
Seniors, mental health clients to share building in S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00amSeniors and some mental health patients are likely going to share the same building this spring in South Lake Tahoe. This co-mingling of usually different ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../seniors-mental-h...
Illusion Fusion show at Horizon
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:59am
"Illusion Fusion" is a brand new, high-energy theatrical show opening Thursday, Jan. 12 at 8 pm at the Horizon Golden Cabaret.
Starring Master Magician Alex Ramon, and featuring mind-blowing illusions, slight-of-hand close-up, and unique, never-before-seen magic that defines the word "art".
Tahoe Chamber Breakfast
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:45am
Member or not, all are invited to hear what is in store for 2012 at TahoeChamber.org. Join us for a continental breakfast provided by our host Inn by the Lake to hear what the TahoeChamber has accomplished in the past 5 years and what's in store for the future. Guest speakers will include TahoeChamber President and CEO, "B" Gorman, Board Members and Staff.
This is a FREE event for all members of the community. Please call to register 775.588.1728 or email Emily@TahoeChamber.org ...We hope to see you there!
Grand Targhee offers free skiing
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:13amALTA, Wyo. - Grand Targhee Resort, located in Teton Valley, Wyo., and owned by the Gillett family of Vail, has been blessed with more than 11 1/2 feet of snowfall to date.Given that La Nina and thi...
Grand Targhee offers free skiing
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:13amALTA, Wyo. - Grand Targhee Resort, located in Teton Valley, Wyo., and owned by the Gillett family of Vail, has been blessed with more than 11 1/2 feet of snowfall to date.Given that La Nina and thi...
Federal court hears case on Arizona ski resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:11amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal appeals court is hearing arguments in a case that challenges the planned use of reclaimed water for snowmaking at an Arizona ski resort.The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of ...
Federal court hears case on Arizona ski resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:11amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal appeals court is hearing arguments in a case that challenges the planned use of reclaimed water for snowmaking at an Arizona ski resort.The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of ...
Dry Calif weather leads to poor air, fire danger
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:21amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - An unusually dry winter has spelled trouble for parts of California.Air quality in the San Francisco Bay area and Central Valley is the poorest it's been in years. State fire o...
Carson Valley casinos among few making a profit
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:17amDespite the fact that total revenue for Nevada's major casinos increased more than $1 billion in fiscal 2011, the 256 hotel/casinos making more than $1 million reported a net loss for the third str...
Skier visits down 15.3 percent at Vail Resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:13amDENVER (AP) - With snowfall lagging, fewer skiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes at Vail Resorts properties so far this season.The company said Friday that visits were down 15.3 percent co...
Skier visits down 15.3 percent at Vail Resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:13amDENVER (AP) - With snowfall lagging, fewer skiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes at Vail Resorts properties so far this season.The company said Friday that visits were down 15.3 percent co...
Denver officials told Olympics would cost $1.5B
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:07amDENVER (AP) - Holding the Winter Olympics in Denver in 2022 would cost about $1.5 billion - most of which would be privately raised, a Colorado-based sports marketing company told city and state of...
Shaun White's halfpipe open to public
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 8:01amHaving an Olympic champion call your local ski resort home has its privileges. A 22-foot-high high, 500-foot-long halfpipe co-designed by snowboarder Shaun White was opened to the public last week near Truckee at Northstar California, one of Vail Resorts Inc.'s properties formerly called Northstar-at-Tahoe.
Increased police presence begins Friday in Incline Village
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 7:54amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Get ready for more patrol cars, Incline Village.The Washoe County Sheriffs Office and Nevada Highway Patrol plan to increase their law enforcement presence in Incline Villag...
South Lake Tahoe faces shortage of foster parents
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 7:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dozens of pictures of children decorate April and Dan Herrera's South Lake Tahoe home. Along with photos of their own five children hang the smiling faces of the many fos...
Ski report: Make it fun day Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 2:49pmOvernight temps allow snowmaking at most resorts to continue while Mother Nature skips the Sierra and instead hits the Rockies. Here is the Jan. 8. ski report. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-...
Mancuso places second in downhill
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 2:49pmBy USSA. BAD KLEINKIRCHHEIM, Austria — Julia Mancuso of Squaw Valley stormed to second and led three Americans into the top 10 at the Audi FIS Alpine ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../mancuso-places-second...
T.J. Maxx signs deal to open store in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 2:49pmThe South Lake Tahoe Y center has been revamped from its boarded-up days ... However, in an email to Lake Tahoe News, Carrie Garfield, T.J. Maxx media ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../t-j-maxx-signs-deal-...
Nuances of forest come alive in guided trail hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 9:52amIn Tahoe the North Shore event was canceled because of lack of snow and the South ... Part way up the trail a cluster of South Tahoe High School students is ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nuances-of-for...
Finding a Crowd Free Tahoe: Tioga Road Still Open!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:00amRecently we have seen a flurry (no pun intended) of stories, articles and news broadcasts reporting on the lack of snow in the Sierra. No doubt the shortage of precipitation is a news-worthy top...
Ice skaters let loose in rare conditions
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:00amBlue skies and bitter cold are creating ideal ice skating conditions around Lake Tahoe. Skaters have been gliding over frozen ponds, rivers and lakes throughout the region, but the U.S. Forest S...
Tahoe Today: End of the world or just the start of a new year?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:00amPredictions for 2012:- President Obama will be re-elected in the 2012 election. Don't shoot the messenger. This is what I see for 2012 and beyond. Funny thing about this prediction, two years befor...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Give SnowGlobe and South Lake Tahoe a chance
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:00amI think the SnowGlobe event was a much needed shot in the arm for a slowly dying community where the number of visitors continues to decrease, which in turn affects the number of locals who cannot ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don't let shortshighted NIMBYs unplug SnowGlobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:00amI'm a professional in my mid 30s and support the SnowGlobe music festival.This event brought thousands of people to our ski town at a time when Mother Nature has graced us with record high temps an...
