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Smoke from Calif. wildfire seen in northern Nevada

MINDEN, Nev. (AP) - More than 100 firefighters are being aided by air tankers and helicopters as they battle a nearly 2-square-mile wildfire in Northern California that is sending smoke wafting int...

Talk focuses on breast health

On Oct. 5 from 5:30-6:30pm, Ahrin Koppel, a doctor at Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, will talk about how “Breast Health, Knowledge is Power”. The free health talk ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/09/talk-fo...

Big Meadow restoration continues along Scotts Lake Trail

By Cheva Heck
The Forest Service will soon begin removing conifers (cone-bearing trees) from meadow, aspen groves and upland forest areas along Scotts Lake Trail, off Big Meadow Trailhead near Luther Pass on Hwy. 89. The project should not affect access to the trail, but the Forest Service is asking that users remain on the trail at all times. A contractor will use crews with chainsaws for the thinning project, which could begin tomorrow.

Non-invasive breast test identifies potential cancer risks

By Rebecca Wass / Barton Health
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer affects 1 out of 8 women. This is a growing concern, since many breast cancers are found after the disease has been developing for years. Tahoe Women's Care is the region's only OB/GYN practice to offer the HALO® breast test. Designed to detect abnormal cells HALO® may help identify precancerous breast cells up to eight years earlier than might be found on a mammogram.

Hundreds mourn air race victims at Nevada memorial

RENO, Nev. - More than 400 people gathered Sunday night to pay their respects to the victims of a deadly crash at an air race and to dedicate a tree that the state's governor said would serve as a ...

Youth basketball league, girls' three-on-three registration

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Douglas County Parks & Recreation is holding registration for the upcoming youth basketball league and girl's three-on-three league at Kahle Community Center. Teams usually have...

South Tahoe loses to Dayton

DAYTON, Nev. - Dayton High turned in a complete game against the South Tahoe Vikings in a 49-20 win in a key Northern 3A football game Friday night.The Dayton offense racked up big numbers while th...

Whittell's strong start gives way to poor second half

ZEPHYR COVE, Calif - Whittell was able to drive the ball, pass the ball, make tackles behind the line of scrimmage and keep Yerington's strong offense in check. Then the second half came. The Wa...

Technology spurs Southwest Gas project at Lake Tahoe

RENO, Nev. - New technology, federal tax breaks and lower construction costs combined to spur efforts by Southwest Gas to replace miles of vintage plastic pipe in its system at Lake Tahoe this year...

NHP: 84 crashes investigated, 23 arrests during Street Vibrations event

By Chuck Allen / Nevada Highway Patrol
The annual 2011 Street Vibrations motorcycle event created a lot of traffic on northern Nevada roadways resulting in numerous service calls for troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol. Additional troopers were placed on duty throughout the entire event in an effort to create a highly visible presence on our area’s highways and to handle the anticipated larger volume of calls for service.

Nevada black bear hunt permanent after panel approval

RENO - State wildlife commissioners, convinced that hunting is needed to help keep Nevada's black bear population in check, voted unanimously Saturday to make permanent the state's bear hunting ...

Tahoe Toy Run

The 21st annual Tahoe Toy Run roll through South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Oct. 1, The South Lake Tahoe event is a major fundraiser for Christmas Cheer, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food to needy families and Christmas toys to underprivileged children. Motorcycles will start at the Horizon Casino at Stateline beginning at 10 a.m. and parade down Highway 50, led by Santa Claus, to the Lake Tahoe Airport. Entertainment will include raffle prizes, auction, barbecue, and live music featuring the Cash Only band and Deep Fryed Mojo playing from noon to 8 p.m.

Technology spurs Southwest Gas project at Lake Tahoe

New technology, federal tax breaks and lower construction costs combined to spur efforts by Southwest Gas to replace miles of vintage plastic pipe in its system at Lake Tahoe this year. The Las Vegas-based utility is using two new technologies — “keyhole” and “split and pull” — in the Tahoe-area project. Go here to read the story.

Tahoe retailers: Some sunny, some blue

Soft retail sales during the peak tourist season led to the closure of two venerable Lake Tahoe stores, but other business owners in Incline Village and Tahoe City say sales are still going strong. Go here to read the story.

Join the conversation on Facebook

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Miss the comments on TahoeDailyTribune.com? There's another way to discuss the story that's buzzing around town on www.facebook.com/tahoedailytribune.Like us there and...

Flu shots available to all ages at S. Tahoe senior center

The El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division is offering a series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe. The vaccine to protect against seasonal influenza wi...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

The 9hole Tahoe City Golf Course is about to be sold to the Tahoe City Public Utility District for $5 million by the Bechdolt family ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-tahoe-26......

History: Remembering summers at the Tallac House

Publisher's note: This is reprinted with permission from the August 1976 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Several months ago, our newsletter carried a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../history...

Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe

Call (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and other information on adopting a pet . For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-adoptable...

Talk in Incline about polar ice melt

2 Responses to “Talk in Incline about polar ice melt”. Tahoe Environmental says: September 12, 2011 at 9:21 am. I hope science is the basis for the discussion. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../talk-in-inc...

TRPA switches leadership on Regional Plan

STATELINE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has someone new shepherding its long overdue Regional Plan update. Harmon Zuckerman, the former ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../trpa-switches-leadership-on-...

Fuel reduction projects to impact beach parking areas

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin fuels reduction and forest health thinning work near two East Shore beaches the week of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../fuel-reduction-...

Opinion: S. Tahoe's business model doesn't work

Opinion: S. Tahoe's business model doesn't work. Posted by admin in Voices on September 24th, 2011 | no responses. To the community,. The city manager on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-s...

Reno-Tahoe, Denver try to convince USOC to go after 2022 Games ...

It's still undetermined whether the Colorado Springs-based USOC will enter the fray for 2022 — with Reno/Lake Tahoe, Salt Lake City and Bozeman, Mont., also ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../reno-tahoe...

S Tahoe native training with Army in Alaska

S Tahoe native training with Army in Alaska. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on September 25th 2011 | no responses. By Jason Epperson ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-native-training-with-army-i......

History: Remembering summers at the Tallac House

Publisher's note: This is reprinted with permission from the August 1976 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Several months ago, our newsletter carried a report of Linda Mendizabal's int...

Mutt Strut returns to South Lake Tahoe

The 7th annual Mutt Strut is Oct. 9 in South Lake Tahoe. The 1.2 mile walk involves trying to build the best poker hand as you and your four-legged friend meander around the South Shore. Registration ...

TRPA switches leadership on Regional Plan

STATELINE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has someone new shepherding its long overdue Regional Plan update. Harmon Zuckerman, the former Douglas County principal planner hired by the agency two ...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design firm with six offices in the U.S., promoted Stephanie Grigsby to principal and Micah Langdon to associate in i...

Scavenger Hunt Today at Aspen Hollow

Aspen Hollow Landscape Nursery, South Lake Tahoe's place to find all things needed and desired for high-altitude gardening, will hold a scavenger hunt today from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited and there will be prizes sent home with the winners. The hunt is open to adults and children. The nursery is located at 541 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe. Call (530) 542-3180.

'Women's Journey Through History' on stage at STHS

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association for University Women are partnering with Aston ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../womens-journey-thr...

Prospering after Prosperity

"Soldiers of misfortune." That's how John Steinbeck remembered his young job-hungry compatriots during the Great Depression. And he knew them because he was one of them. He was part of a generat...

Vigil for missing woman's birthday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Marie Hanson's family will be holding a candlelight vigil for her 55th birthday this Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Regan Beach.The family encourages the community to...

From mere toehold, climbing facilities now get strong grip

The 165-foot outdoor climbing wall on the walls of CommRow in downtown Reno is more than the tallest facility of its type in the world.It throws a spotlight on the fast-growing sport, which has see...

RIBAUDO: Things I believe I believe

Every year I have a column that includes all the things I believe I believe. Here it is: - The city budget process is brutal but necessary. There is no doubt this process is incredibly painful and ...

RIBAUDO: Things I believe I believe

Every year I have a column that includes all the things I believe I believe. Here it is: - The city budget process is brutal but necessary. There is no doubt this process is incredibly painful and ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Saving U.S. Postal Service would not be 'bailout'

Congress can save our United States Postal Service and it won't be a "bailout" because the current insolvency of the Postal Service is not due to lack of profitable sales and money grubbing workers...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Saving U.S. Postal Service would not be 'bailout'

Congress can save our United States Postal Service and it won't be a "bailout" because the current insolvency of the Postal Service is not due to lack of profitable sales and money grubbing workers...

Cultural opportunity for Tahoe students

An opportunity to develop world peace and have an incredibly fun-filled year abroad awaits the adventuresome.Over the years, families here on the South Shore have hosted young people from Brazil, G...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks from the Lanz family for the wonderful support

The entire Lanz family would sincerely like to thank all those involved in the charitable Turn Three on the Green Tournament held on August 10. Our small community pulled together to show its compa...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for supporting Habitat for Humanity

As Fall approaches, we would like to thank the following folks for their help, whether it be financial, services or physical:Lowe's of Carson City, Valspar Paint Co., Hope Lutheran Church, Tahoe Re...

Local author: Andrew Homan

From: 'Life in the Slipstream: The Legend of Bobby Walthour Sr.'In early September of 1907, Walthour was home in Atlanta once again. He did not have much time to socialize, but he did have a sho...

Local author: Andrew Homan

From: 'Life in the Slipstream: The Legend of Bobby Walthour Sr.'In early September of 1907, Walthour was home in Atlanta once again. He did not have much time to socialize, but he did have a sho...

Deb Howard & Co. welcomes Shannon Grossi

Shannon Grossi may be a new addition to Deb Howard & Company, but she definitely is not new to the Lake Tahoe area.Shannon has lived most of her life in the South Lake Tahoe area. Of course, it ...

Design workshop promotes two staff members in Tahoe office

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design firm with six offices in the U.S. and work spanning the globe, is pleased to ann...

Tahoe Today: A spiritual godsend

What I am about to write has literally touched me from the very heart of my soul along with many others. The Reno Air Races have touched each and every one of our hearts, especially those of us who...

Tahoe Today: A spiritual godsend

What I am about to write has literally touched me from the very heart of my soul along with many others. The Reno Air Races have touched each and every one of our hearts, especially those of us who...

Youth mountain bike races at Northstar

The Sierra Nevada High School Racing Series comes to Northstar-at-Tahoe for three events this fall starting Saturday. Originally formed in the foothills around ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../youth-mount...

Opinion: Barton Health offers a helping hand

With a population of 21403 in the city of South Lake Tahoe and 181058 residents in El Dorado County, Barton continues to serve the community and visitors ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-barton-he...

Forget summer: Anticipation for snow starts to surface

At the premiere of the latest and greatest snowboard video, "The Art of Flight," it was pretty clear summer was well over and one thing captivated the minds of the audience: snow."Everyone I've ...

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