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Third CA lawmaker seeks child abuse reporting law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Another California state lawmaker has announced he will seek legislation next year responding to the Penn State child molestation scandal surrounding a former football coa...

Jumping jacks world record confirmed

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With confirmation by the Guinness Book of World Records, Tahoe Valley students did indeed help break the world record for most people doing jumping jacks at the same t...

Prescribed fire operations begin on West Shore

U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe City area tomorrow December 13, 2011. Operations may continue through the week, according to a news release.

Smart phones, Internet create smart energy revolution

Smart phones, Internet create smart energy revolution. Posted by admin in News on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. By Fiona Grahma, BBC News. Alan Woodham is enjoying an enviable retirement. Aged 6...

Ski report: Snow still in the forecast

Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. Forecasters are still saying some white stuff may fall this afternoon in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Here is the ski report for Dec. ...

Prescribed fire operations begin on West Shore

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe City area Dec. 13, according to a statement from the Forest Serv...

Federal report: Home flipping drove housing bubble

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says real estate investors drove the housing bubble that led to record foreclosures in Nevada, California, Arizona, Florida and other states.Th...

Homewood could get a big overhaul

Land-use regulators are set Wednesday to consider the major overhaul of Homewood Mountain, a scenic but aging ski resort looming over the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Redevelopment of the nearly 50-year-old property is described by resort owners and project supporters as a badly needed improvement that can help revitalize an ailing Tahoe economy while providing needed environmental protections.

OBITUARY: KENNETH ALAN BLACH

1954 KENNETH ALAN BLACH 2011KENNETH ALAN BLACH, 56, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2011 in his South Lake Tahoe home surrounded by his wife Christy, son Christopher, sister Bev and siste...

OBITUARY: ROBERT JAMES BROWN

ROBERT JAMES BROWN, 82, passed away at his home in South Lake Tahoe on November 30, 2011.Robert was born on May 11, 1929 in Bakersfield, CA to Albert and Catherine Brown. He married his wife Nina J...

Birds, wildflowers and a whole lot of Tahoe natural science

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - While most visitors and locals are familiar with the scenic beauty of the lake and the mountains surrounding it, many are not as familiar with the natural history that is...

Police announce DUI patrols, checkpoint

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Avoid the 6 DUI task force has announced upcoming saturation patrols and a DUI checkpoint for its Winter Holiday DUI Campaign. Saturation patrols for...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks on behalf of 'The Cookie Man'

On behalf of the family of Bob Brown known as "The Cookie Man," our family would like to thank the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department for their fast response and professional care. Thank you also to ...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to social services

More often then not you hear of how terrible our county services are and for a change I would like to give credit to those agencies and individuals who deserve the recognition. I am a mother who ha...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Chamber's winter wine walk mixer was a success

TahoeChamber.org would like to thank all of the business hosts and attendees that participated in the Winter Wine Walk Business After Hours Mixer in the Shops at Heavenly Village. More than 150 mem...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Visitor's Authority says thanks for tree lighting participation

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank a number of people and partners for making this year's Community Winter Tree Lighting on Dec. 2 such a great success. Special thanks to Liberty...

Plan to allow pesticides in Lake Tahoe criticized

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) - Lake Tahoe's leading conservation organization is criticizing a regional board's vote to allow the use of pesticides to combat nonnative aquatic species at the Si...

Movie Review: 'New Year's Eve' can be enjoyed without a guilty conscience

Sometimes watching a dreck movie and enjoying it can be embarrassing. Such is the case with "New Year's Eve," a multifaceted comedy of sorts playing at the Heavenly Village Cinema. The cast is all-star, from Hilary Swank to Robert De Niro. And while the film is pure twaddle, director Gary Marshall keeps all the balls in the air. And he should be able to; he made the same movie last year on a Valentine's Day theme.

Opinion: New law will better help athletes who

In our region, Tahoe Center for Orthopedics has already instituted a multi-faceted program to address sports concussions including pre-season baseline concussion testing in athletes who participate in...

Young professionals' group raises $3000 for TY&FS

Winter White was the theme of Tahoe Regional Young Professionals' inaugural holiday party which raised more than $3000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. “So many businesses in the community c...

Derby Dames looking for new teammates

Derby Dames looking for new teammates. Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. Lake Tahoe Derby Dames is having an open recruitment night Jan. 3 at 7:30pm at Kah...

Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. Rocco is an energetic 8-year-old husky mix who has very good manners. He likes to ...

Winter businesses need snow so season can go

By 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 things winter was the topic of this...

Pier installation signals start of Tahoe Beach Club

By Kathryn Reed
STATELINE – Not wanting their permit to become invalid, Tahoe Beach Club developers decided to create even more phases for the multimillion dollar project at the end of Kahle Drive in Stateline. Putti...

Budget gift: Soap made in Lake Tahoe

Publisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Tahoe Mountain Soap Company has locally made, handcrafted natural soaps, natu...

Opinion: Time for the city to stop clowning around

To the community,. In September of 2000, Measure S passed and for 11 years it has been a mess. The latest episode is the city's contract with a private party to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinio...

Heavenly celebrates the holidays with 13 days of festivities

For 13 days, Heavenly Village will be teeming with the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays as Heavenly Holidays 2011 from Dec.19-31 treats guests to a variety of festive events from ice skating and sculpting to a uniquely Heavenly countdown to the New Year.

Forest Service seeks volunteers for 2012 Ski with a Ranger program

Ski and snowboard volunteers are sought by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management to lead guided interpretive tours at Heavenly Mountain Resort one day a week from January through April 2012.
The interpretive tours are intended to educate resort visitors about the natural and cultural history of the Lake Tahoe Basin, highlighting topics such as water quality, watershed restoration, habitat improvement, fire and fuels management and responsible recreation.

Budget gift: Coffee and chocolate combo

Publisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Alpen Sierra coffee has lots of hot ideas ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget...

Why medical marijuana reduces traffic fatalities

Posted by admin in News on December 11th, 2011 | no responses. By Maia Szalavitz, Time. States that legalize medical marijuana see fewer fatal car accidents, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../why-medical-m...

Young professionals' group raises $3000 for TY&FS

Winter White was the theme of Tahoe Regional Young Professionals' inaugural holiday party which raised more than $3000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../young-pro...

Tahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup

Tahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup. Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 10th, 2011 | no responses. By USSA. RUKA, Finland ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoes-kashima-...

Opinion: Adaptive strategies, money needed to keep studying Tahoe ...

Over the years, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and its collaborators have been able to write proposals that received substantial funding ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-adaptive...

Tahoe symphony returns with Stradivarious violin

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will present Mendelssohn in the Mountains featuring Elizabeth Pitcairn, violinist, performing Mendelssohn's Concerto in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-symph...

Experts keep researching ways to control

Research efforts to control invasive aquatic species from around the world continue to threaten the Lake Tahoe Basin. Work to identify the most effective ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../experts-keep-rese...

Restaurateur offers up one of the hottest peppers in the world

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking at the Artemis Mediterranean Grill menu, one would never guess the eighth circle of Dante's Inferno sits unsuspectingly between the calimari and the Greek wing...

Heavenly Village celebrates holiday season with 13 days of festivities

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 13 days, Heavenly Village will be teeming with the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays as Heavenly Holidays 2011 from Dec. 19-31 treats guests to a variety of f...

Weidinger Public Relations wins three industry awards

South Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations batted 1,000 at the recent Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America annual Silver Spikes program, winning awards in all thr...

Ugly sweaters meet rock 'n' roll at the Legion Hall

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas is three weeks away but it's never too early to don an ugly sweater.The Ugly Sweater Party featuring about 16 bands will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 in the ...

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents Handel's Messiah

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 Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic...

Tahoe Today: The winds of change 2012

What's up Lake Tahoe? It's December now and I am breathlessly awaiting the snow fall to begin. The town will come alive once more skiers will be romping the slopes and all the hotels will be filled...

GUEST COLUMN: Interview with confidence

Employers hire people they like. The truth is that no matter how much protocol is required when job interviewing it gets down to this simple concept. But what about skills and experience you might ...

Tahoe Today: The winds of change 2012

What's up Lake Tahoe? It's December now and I am breathlessly awaiting the snow fall to begin. The town will come alive once more skiers will be romping the slopes and all the hotels will be filled...

Restaurateur offers up one of the hottest peppers in the world

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking at the Artemis Mediterranean Grill menu, one would never guess the eighth circle of Dante's Inferno sits unsuspectingly between the calimari and the Greek wing...

Ugly sweaters meet rock 'n' roll at the Legion Hall

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas is three weeks away but it's never too early to don an ugly sweater.The Ugly Sweater Party featuring about 16 bands will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 in the ...

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents Handel's Messiah

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 Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic...

Tahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup

Tahoe's Kashima on podium in freestyle World Cup. Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 10th, 2011 | no responses. By USSA. RUKA, Finland — Olympic champion Hannah Kearney of Vermont...

State parks accessible even with a closed sign

D.L. Bliss at Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe, Sugarloaf Ridge in Sonoma County and Castle Crags along Interstate 5 in the north state are the best-known parks where the gates have been locked and the facil...

NLTRA looking for members for Infrastructure

The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association has open seats on its Infrastructure and Transportation committees. These committee seats are two-year terms with appointments being made by the board of direct...

Specialty Tahoe license plates comes with lift tickets

Twelve Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between Dec. 12 and April 15. More than 96 perce...

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