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47 nonprofits benefit from donations given by
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 7:54amThrough Echo 24 nonprofit organizations in the South Lake Tahoe area will receive cash grants in the coming year including Bread & Broth a weekly dinner ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../47-nonprofits-...
Memorial for WWII veteran on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 5:00amA soldier's farewell and celebration of life will be conducted 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Hall in honor of Col. Lowell Landre.Landre, 85, was a veteran of World War II, Korea and ...
TRPA approves Homewood development
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -Following countless hours of analysis and public input over five years, Lake Tahoe area planners gave a thumbs up Wednesday to a proposal that could reshape the West Sh...
Change in leadership in South Lake Tahoe government
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 11:39pmBy Kathryn Reed. In a bit of a power play, Claire Fortier was voted by her colleagues on the South Lake Tahoe City Council to be mayor for the next year, but ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../change-in-lea...
Powder House Contest: Win 3-day pass to SnowGlobe Music Festival, ski rental packages
Submitted by tmg on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:19pm
Powder House Ski and Snowboard Lake Tahoe is giving away a three-day SNOWGLOBE Music Festival Ticket and Demo Rental Package including great runner up prizes. Complete the Holiday Sweepstakes Entry Form. Winners announced on Facebook on Christmas Day. Go here to sign up for your chance to win.
Homewood project at Lake Tahoe approved by TRPA; League responds
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 7:56pmBy Kristi Boosman
To a packed house of observers, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board voted to approve Phase 1 of the Homewood Mountain Resort Ski Area Master Plan at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 14.
Heavenly Mountain at Lake Tahoe opens top to bottom skiing in Nevada
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 7:20pmBehind the power of the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system, Heavenly Mountain Resort opened Stagecoach Express on Wednesday, Dec. 14, giving skiers and snowboarders top-to-bottom skiing and riding on the resort’s Nevada side.
Amazing Chinese downhill and cliff drops at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 7:12pmCheck out this video.
Sierra-at-Tahoe opens Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:11pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will open for the 2011-12 season on Saturday with very limited terrain. Due to low snow, Sierra will open Easy Rider Express chairlift accessing...
Heavenly opens top-to-bottom skiing in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Behind the power of the West Coast's largest snowmaking system, Heavenly Mountain Resort opened Stagecoach Express on Wednesday, giving skiers and snowboarders top-to-bot...
Nevada gas prices down 21 cents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 2:18pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada's average gas price is $3.40 per gallon after a month where prices made double-digit dips in all but one region.AAA said Tuesday that their latest number is up 34 cents from...
U.S. urges states to ban all driver cell phone use
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 2:15pmWASHINGTON (AP) - Texting, emailing or chatting on a cell phone while driving is simply too dangerous to be allowed, federal safety investigators declared Tuesday, urging all states to impose total...
Carson City IHOP to reopen at 7 a.m. Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 2:11pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - The IHOP restaurant where four people were shot to death in September will reopen Thursday at 7 a.m.Rhonda Barnat, a spokeswoman for the restaurant, said in October that IHOP ho...
Nevada Highway Patrol personnel to be awarded medals for actions during IHOP shooting
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 1:23pmBy Chuck Allen / Nevada Highway Patrol
Several personnel from the Nevada Highway Patrol will each be awarded a Commendation Medal this Friday for their timely, professional and outstanding performance they displayed on the morning of September 6th, in Carson City.
Shortly before 9:00 am that morning, the Nevada Department of Public Safety-Communications Center began receiving information of an active shooter near the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant on South Carson Street.
Tahoe Snow Sports Icons Daron Rahlves, Jeremy Jones Partner With Plate for Powder Campaign
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 11:21am
By Maja Thaler
Two of Lake Tahoe's most popular ski and snowboarding icons, Daron Rahlves and Jeremy Jones, have finished shooting public service ads this week for the nonprofit Tahoe Fund's Plate for Powder program. Rahlves and Jones donated their time for the California and Nevada Lake Tahoe specialty license plates program, which gives new Tahoe license plate buyers two free Alpine or Nordic ski tickets to their choice of 12 major Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts.
Education Roundup: $1 billion cut from schools, social services
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Officials on Tuesday announced better-than-projected "trigger cuts" to the state's education system and other social services would be activated to the tune of around ...
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents Handel's 'Messiah'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus begins its seventh season with its sixth annual production of Handel's "Messiah" with performances in five locations including the Res...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Responding to my letter about 'Occupy' protests
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:16amI was gratified to read the responses to my letter to the editor in the Dec. 2 issue. Unfortunately, both missed my point that we need to educate our youths on how business economics works. Both re...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Condolences all around in Gardnerville shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:14amRe: Deputy shoots, kills gun-wielding man in GardnervilleMy best goes out to the family of the man and also the the deputy for the decision to protect the community and his life. The life of the ma...
SAUNDERS: How long will the 'Newter' stay in control?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:07amFormer House Speaker Newt Gingrich believes he has invented a bold new way of running a political campaign. "I told somebody at one point, 'This is like watching (Sam) Walton or (Ray) Kroc develop ...
Transient's death likely caused by weather
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:01amTRUCKEE, Calif. - The death of a homeless man in Truckee last month, likely due to climate exposure, is heightening the need for an emergency shelter in a region known for its harsh winter conditio...
Red Hut burger night benefits Heavenly Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:01amRed Hut on Ski Run Boulevard in South Tahoe will host a Burger Night fundraiser to benefit the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation's Scholarship Fund on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../red-hut-burg...
'Vagina Monologues' looking for cast, volunteers for S. Tahoe ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:01amThe South Shore community has again been granted the privilege of producing the Eve Ensler production “The Vagina Monologues”. A casting call and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../vagina-monologues-looking...
Free child passenger safety seat check this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 7:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol will conduct a child safety seat check-up event in the South Lake Tahoe K-mart parking lot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, according to a s...
Friday last day to buy holiday tree permit
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 7:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Friday is the the last day to purchase holiday tree permits, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service.Permits are sold at the Forest Service's office at 35 C...
Tiniest babies are growing up healthy despite odds
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 5:00amCHICAGO - One is a healthy first-grader, the other an honors college student majoring in psychology. Once the tiniest babies ever born, both girls are thriving, despite long odds when they enter...
Early NYE party on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 5:00amAll ages are invited to listen and/or dance to several kinds of music by the 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band's "Pre-New Year's Eve Dance Party" 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday.Dress up or not - it's your call. PC...
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra selling tickets to annual fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 5:00amThe Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra is selling tickets annual fundraiser, An Elegant Evening, to be held April 21 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.The evening includes a gourmet dinner, silent and ...
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents Handel's Messiah
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 5:00amTahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus begins its seventh season with its sixth annual production of Handel's Messiah with performances in five locations including the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic...
Tiniest babies are growing up healthy despite odds
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 5:00amCHICAGO - One is a healthy first-grader, the other an honors college student majoring in psychology. Once the tiniest babies ever born, both girls are thriving, despite long odds when they enter...
Cork & More celebrates 35th anniversary
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 5:00amThe Cork & More, Inc., designed to be a "Napa-style market in the heart of Lake Tahoe," first opened its doors for business in November 1976 on Ski Run Blvd. A ribbon cutting to commemorate The Cor...
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents Handel's Messiah
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 5:00amTahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus begins its seventh season with its sixth annual production of Handel's Messiah with performances in five locations including the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic...
TRPA approves Homewood development
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Governing Board approved the first phase of the Homewood Mountain Resort Ski Area Master Plan Wednesday night.The project includes co...
Movie Review: 'The Sitter' has some moments but not many
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 1:26amBy Sam Bauman
"The Sitter," billed as a black comedy and currently flickering at Heavenly Village Cinema at South Shore Lake Tahoe, is mercifully only 81 minutes long, but that's long enough to spell disaster to any discriminating movie goer.
It stars comic actor Jonah Hill as college failure Noah forced into baby sitting three of the most repellent child actors in living memory. He is also pursuing a blonde who is suggesting intimacy that night.
Opinion: Ways to prevent being scammed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 9:18pmBy Armando Avina. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office would like to warn people to be aware of scams in which dishonest people pose as friends, family, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-ways-to-...
Budget gift: The gift of time via concierge service
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 9:18pmPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Imagine buying your friends the gift of time ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../bud...
Winter businesses need snow so season can go
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 9:18pmBy Kathryn Reed. When visitors come to the South Shore, especially for activities that involve snow, there will be plenty of things for them to do. A rundown on all ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../winter...
Council OKs funding for vision plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 7:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council unanimously approved contributing up to $10,000 for an economic impact market study of the South Shore Vision Plan Tuesday.The study is the next step for...
City seeks outside help on vacation rentals
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 7:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe staff may seek outside assistance in reigning in privately managed rental properties following direction Tuesday from the City Council.By a 4-0 vote, the...
Council appoints Fortier mayor
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 7:43pmBy Adam Jensen
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Councilwoman Claire Fortier took the helm as South Lake Tahoe's mayor this week.The City Council selected Fortier for the council's top job during an annual reorg...
Outdoors with Don Q: California fishing licenses for 2012
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 4:48pmBy Don Quilici
With Christmas two weeks away, one of the best stocking stuffers for local anglers is a California fishing license. If you're planning to fish in the State of California in 2012, you'll need a new license as of Jan. 1.
You can purchase that license and any applicable stamp at a number of local outlets or on the Internet.
If you need to buy a license and stamps, here is some info:
Nevada Doubles Amount of Fraud Recoveries, DOJ Reports
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 2:04pmBy Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that it recovered $5.6 billion in civil and criminal fraud efforts in 2011, a 167 percent increase over 2008. In Nevada, recoveries totaled $8.3 million in 2011, a 137 percent increase over 2008 when $3.5 million was recovered.
As demand soars, Christmas Cheer makes plea for help
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 1:22pm
The Great Recession continues to rear its head here at home, with demands on social services soaring and a genuine fear that South Shore’s food bank won’t be able to provide Christmas dinner for a record number of families in need.
For 30 years, the Christmas Cheer food bank has helped families celebrate Christmas with a traditional dinner of turkey and all the trimmings. However, with 800 families expected to be on the list of those to receive a dinner, the charity has only 75 donated turkeys and five hams to give and organizers say they are beyond being nervous.
Hyatt awards $10,000 to League to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 1:19pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, through the efforts of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, announced today that it has awarded to the League to Save Lake Tahoe wit...
Red Hut Burger Night on Wednesday to benefit Heavenly Foundation Scholarship Fund
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:40pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Ski Run Red Hut will host a Burger Night fundraiser to benefit the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation’s Scholarship Fund on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 4 pm to 9 pm at the Ski Run Blvd. location only.
Retail sales rise for sixth consecutive month
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:41amWASHINGTON (AP) - The start of the crucial holiday shopping season in November helped fuel the sixth straight monthly increase in retail sales. Gift-buying Americans spent more on clothing and elec...
Squaw's Sigourney opens Visa Grand Prix tour with halfpipe win
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:12amCOPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. - A year after barely missing the podium at the Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix held at Copper Mountain, U.S. Freeskiing Pro Halfpipe Team member Brita Sigourney of Squaw ...
Downtown hotel-casinos step up marketing of bowling
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:07amRENO, Nev. - Jimmy Sturm wants to keep the lights on almost every day at the National Bowling Stadium, and his new bosses think he's just the man to make it happen.Much like a promoter of rock show...
Investigation continues into Gardnerville cemetery shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:03amLast week's officer-involved shooting at Garden Cemetery in Gardnerville was the first such incident since three deputies were shot at in two incidents in 2005.On Wednesday, David Pendleton, 77, wa...
Budget gift: Soap made in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 5:42amPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. ... Tahoe Mountain Soap Company has locally made, handcrafted natural ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget-gift-s...
