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Early NYE party on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 6:00amAll 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 - 6:00amThe 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 - 6:00amTahoe 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 - 6:00amCHICAGO - 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 - 6:00amThe 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 - 6:00amTahoe 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 - 6:00amSOUTH 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 - 2:26amBy 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 - 10:18pmBy 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 - 10:18pmPublisher'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 - 10:18pmBy 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 - 8:51pmSOUTH 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 - 8:47pmSOUTH 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 - 8:43pmBy 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 - 5:48pmBy 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 - 3:04pmBy 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 - 2:22pm
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 - 2:19pmSOUTH 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 - 1:40pm
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 - 9:41amWASHINGTON (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 - 9:12amCOPPER 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 - 9:07amRENO, 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 - 9:03amLast 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 - 6:42amPublisher'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...
Ski report: Weather system moving in
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:01pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 11th, 2011 | no responses. Cloudy skies may bring snow tonight and into tomorrow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-weather-...
Ski report: Snow still in the forecast
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:01pmForecasters are still saying some white stuff may fall this afternoon in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Here is the ski report for Dec. 12. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-re...
NLTRA looking for members for Infrastructure
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:01pmThe North Lake Tahoe Resort Association has open seats on its Infrastructure and Transportation committees. These committee seats are two-year terms with ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nltra-looking-for...
Pier installation signals start of Tahoe Beach Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:01pmSTATELINE – Not wanting their permit to become invalid, Tahoe Beach Club developers decided to create even more phases for the multimillion dollar project at ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pier-installa...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:19pmSouth Tahoe Public Utility District's board is having a workshop Dec 15 from noon2 at the district office Here is the workshop agenda The regular board ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-a...
Members needed for Measure R committees
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 3:58pmMembers are expected to be chosen at the Jan 20 JPA board meeting It starts at 9am at Lake Tahoe Airport Applicants are encouraged to attend the meeting If ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../members-needed-...
Third CA lawmaker seeks child abuse reporting law
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:26pmSACRAMENTO, 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 1:47pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 1:35pmU.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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:55pmSmart 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:55pmPosted 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:36pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:17pmLAS 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
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:14pmLand-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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:45am1954 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:42amROBERT 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:43amINCLINE 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:31amSOUTH 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'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:10amOn 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:06amMore 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:04amTahoeChamber.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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:03amThe 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:47amSOUTH 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
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:50amSometimes 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 3:29amIn 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...
