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Vikings' boys' basketball returns six
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last season, the Vikings boys' basketball team was one win away from playing for the state title. It had been 10 years since South Tahoe had gone that deep into the po...
South Shore well represented for all-league soccer teams
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:07pmBetween Whittell and South Tahoe, 26 players were selected to the Sierra all-league teams. There were 13 Warriors and Vikings from each the boys and the girls. Whittell had four boys spread acro...
Proud to say: Finding a full-court fix
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:02pmWith the NBA on the verge of disappointing and alienating its fan base, including this writer, I've decided to look elsewhere for my full-court fix. I've never been much into college basketball....
Sheriff's office offers tips to avoid scammers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 11:37amMINDEN, Nev. - 'Tis the season of giving, but also the season for scamming, as evidenced by the number of fraud cases coming into the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.From phony lottery wins to desp...
Social media on the mountain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 11:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The latest buzz coming from Tahoe ski resorts may not be at the resorts at all. It may be coming from your cell phone. Today's modern tech is plowing its way into the ...
Early Walt Disney drawing up for auction in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 11:10amRENO, Nev. (AP) - An original, autographed drawing by Walt Disney, believed to have been made about 1920 before he hit it big in the entertainment world, will go up for auction in Reno this week.Th...
Early Walt Disney drawing up for auction in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 11:10amRENO, Nev. (AP) - An original, autographed drawing by Walt Disney, believed to have been made about 1920 before he hit it big in the entertainment world, will go up for auction in Reno this week.Th...
TRPA begins easing grip on regulatory control
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 11:08amCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Land use and environmental regulators in the Lake Tahoe Basin are endorsing the idea of giving local governments more control over permitting and other rules.The issue came...
Ski report: Pray for snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:37amNo major storms are in the forecast, though there is a 20 percent chance of something blowing through the Lake Tahoe Basin on Thursday. Here is the Nov. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-pray-fo...
Budget gifts: Donation to Family Resource Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:37amThe FRC is a solid organization that truthfully does provide much needed services and supplies to all of our Lake Tahoe Unified School District children's ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget-gifts...
North Tahoe to host prestigious travel symposium
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:37amNorth Lake Tahoe will host the 2012 Mountain Travel Symposium, one of the world's premier ski industry wholesale conferences. The April 15-21 conference will ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../north-tah...
El Dorado County / Tahoe Roadwork Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:37amToday's Date: November 18, 2011, 2011 #11-287. District: District 3 - Marysville, http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3. Jody Jones, District Director. Contact: Deanna ...www.laketahoenews.net/wp-content/.....
Boat shuttle takes skiers from S Tahoe to Incline and back
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 3:11amIn years past the shuttle went from Ski Run Marina to Tahoe City Starting in January it will go from South Lake Tahoe to the pier at the Hyatt in Incline ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../boat-shuttle-take...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 10:01pmNever burn your Christmas tree or wrap-ping paper in the fireplace. The rapid burning and excessive heat can damage the firebox and chimney, creating a serious fire hazard. – Sallie Ross-Filgo, South ...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:03pmSelect a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches. Place the tree in plain water immediately after recutting the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tip...
Nevada Tourism Commission welcomes skiers with new winter ad campaign
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 4:00pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - As Nevada enters what appears to be another record-breaking ski season in the Sierra Nevada, the Nevada Commission on Tourism is launching an ad campaign geared at winter enthus...
Nevada Highway Patrol offers holiday season traffic and travel tips
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 3:00pmRENO, Nev. - With the end-of-the-year holiday season upon us along with heavy traffic anticipated on the roadways and highways this four-day weekend, the Nevada Highway Patrol would like to share t...
Agency advises to celebrate the holidays safely
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 2:12pmBy Tia Rancourt
The winter holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends, and that means more cooking, entertaining, home decorating and an increased risk of home fires due to increased usage of cooking and heating equipment. Most home fires and injuries occur in the kitchen as reported by the U.S. Fire Administration. Here are some simple and easy life-saving tips from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District to remember during the holiday season:
Artist to hold open house
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 2:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Gardnerville Artist Teri Sweeney will once again be holding an Open Studio Preview and Sale of her latest work at her Gardnerville Studio. Sweeney, a nationally known Wes...
Lake Tahoe bikeway plans go forward, move ahead
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 1:54pmNevada backers of a plan to ring Lake Tahoe with a scenic bikeway are $6 million closer to completing the $82 million trail. Supporters hope the 116-mile Nevada Stateline-to-Stateline Bikeway Project will connect communities, improve recreational opportunities and promote the iconic attraction bordering California and Nevada. Go here for the story.
Reno sports gala canceled because of fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 10:26amDue to the dangerous circumstances and the declared state of emergency because of the fire in Reno, the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition is postponing ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../reno-sports-gala-ca...
What's your idea for a budget holiday gift?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 10:26amMake the ideas as Lake Tahoe or Sierra Nevada oriented as possible. If you have a picture of the item, the store, yourself, then send it along as a jpeg. Include ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../whats-you...
Opinion: CHP thankful for turkey drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 10:26amThe CHP South Lake Tahoe area would like to thank Sam Coolbaugh and Bijou Safeway for providing our collection location, STMS Club Live for their help ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-chp-thankful...
Santa Paws elevates animals to full family
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 10:26amShe has been part of Santa Paws for 20 of the 25 years it has been going on in South Lake Tahoe. She started with a Polaroid camera. Each picture was $5. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../santa-paws-elevat...
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 7:36am![VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg "Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala")
Event Date:
February 11, 2012 - 5:30pm Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nev. Guests will be received by:
Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana Lee, Mrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias.
— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
Western ski bookings show increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bookings for the upcoming ski season continue a positive trend upward throughout the western U.S., despite sometimes mixed economic news, according to the most recent rep...
Plan proceeds for scenic Lake Tahoe bikeway
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada backers of a plan to ring Lake Tahoe with a scenic bikeway are $6 million closer to completing the $82 million trail.Supporters hope the ambitious 116-mile Nevada Stat...
Website hopes to connect parents with babysitters
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bay-area start-up UrbanSitter is expanding to Lake Tahoe. UrbanSitter is to babysitting what OpenTable is to restaurant reservations, an online service that allows parent...
Gaming decline offset by key industries
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amMINDEN, Nev. - A report on the dire state of gaming in Northern Nevada was countered by two areas of positive growth during a business meeting at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.The annual joint me...
Western ski bookings show increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bookings for the upcoming ski season continue a positive trend upward throughout the western U.S., despite sometimes mixed economic news, according to the most recent rep...
California urges consumers to keep track of holiday purchases
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California State Board of Equalization reminded Californians this week that online shopping from out-of-state retailers may require additional payments come tax time....
Crime Free Multi-Housing Program celebrates one year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A program designed to reduce crime in residential complexes at the South Shore celebrated its one year anniversary Oct. 11. Since the program's inception, more than 85 pa...
Ogden promoted to associate director of Sierra Nevada Alliance
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kay Ogden, the Sierra Nevada Alliance's development director has been promoted to associate director, according to a statement from the coalition of conservation groups. ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Police department deserves more gratitude for leniency
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amWhat a shame. The city is kind enough to take back the tickets that were issued in accordance with the law, and the people are still not happy. Why would you say?"'I like that in the aftermath of t...
RIBAUDO: Notes from the front row
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:00amLocal MusingsThere is a big question mark hanging over the local medical marijuana dispensaries. As you may know the City of South Lake Tahoe currently has three dispensaries but due to a recent co...
Family Resource Center looking for holiday donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 2:50amSouth Lake Tahoe's Family Resource Center is working with a number of other local agencies to provide gifts for children, Christmas dinner, clothing, and other basic supplies to families in need t...
Ski resort: Lots of sunshine
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 11:56pmTime to bring out the sunscreen if you are headed up to the mountains today. Here is the Nov. 26 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/ski-re...
A whole lot of shaking going on near Markleeville
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 11:56pmBoth were about 18 miles south east of Markleeville or 36 miles south east of South Lake Tahoe. At 2:05am a 2.0 quake struck the same area, then a 1.7 at ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../a-whole-lot-of-sh...
Family Resource Center looking for holiday donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 11:56pmSouth Lake Tahoe's Family Resource Center is working with a number of other local agencies to provide gifts for children, Christmas dinner, clothing, and other ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../family-...
Athletic supporters eager to improve South Shore fields
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 11:56pmAlthough the fields are on public land, including the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Lake Tahoe Community College and Tahoe Paradise Park, a private ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../athletic-supporte...
Movie Review: 'Hugo' is Scorsese at his best and a holiday treat for all
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:05pmThe motion picture "Hugo," now playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas at South Shore Lake Tahoe in Stateline, is a holiday movie that kids and adults can enjoy. It's Martin Scorsese's homage to film pioneer Georges Méliès, a French innovator who created much of the library of movie techniques back before World War I only to be forgotten amid the strife on combat in France. His films were largely destroyed to make such things as guitar picks.
Tahoe Today: Between paradise and heaven
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 3:00pmHi Dayle,My name is Georgia. I am from South Lake Tahoe and I am a blackjack dealer for one of the casinos, I have lived here for 20 years I adore your column and would like to ask you a very inter...
Ski resort: Lots of sunshine
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 10:37amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on November 26th, 2011 | no responses. Time to bring out the sunscreen if you are headed up to the mountains today. Here is the Nov. 26 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the...
All season passes valid at Kirkwood next two weekends
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kirkwood Mountain Resort will honor 2011/2012 season passes from any resort for two "preview weekends" beginning this Friday, according to a Monday statement.The resort w...
Deep snow, steep mountains: Kirkwood opens for 2011-12 season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 6:00amBy Dylan Silver
While resorts around Lake Tahoe pour millions into capital improvements, develop iPhone apps and raise giant condominium complexes, Kirkwood Mountain Resort hangs onto a privileged place among the region's ski mountains.
Community college to hold sexual harassment training
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College will host a sexual harassment awareness and prevention training from 9-11 a.m. on Dec. 13 in the LTCC Duke Theatre.This two-hour intensiv...
TRPA staffer wins chamber award
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency senior planner Gary Weigel has been honored with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce's Blue Ribbon Award in the Public Agency Service categ...
Forest Service seeks comment on Fallen Leaf project
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service is seeking input on the proposed Fallen Leaf Lake Trail Access and Travel Management project. The project area includes about 13,000 acres and 41....
Fire department issues holiday safety tips
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has offered several fire safety tips to keep your family safe during the holiday seasons:* Take care when burning candles. Be sure th...
Climate Ride part two: Teacher plans solo bike trip
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Despite some bumps in the road, a retired Lake Tahoe Community College teacher once again has his eyes set on the horizon.South Shore resident George Drake took part i...
