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Coyote Grill Benefits 'Friends Of the Douglas County Library' To All You Can Eat Chili
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 11:51am
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June 21, 2012 (All day) The Coyote Grill welcomes 'Friends of the Douglas County Library' to 'All You Can Eat Chili.'
The Coyote Grill dishes up 'All You Can Eat Chili' every Thursday from 5:00 PM 'till closing and donates 20% of all proceeds to each beneficiary.
'The Best Place to Hang, Nevada Side...'
Longest day meets funniest lineup at Harveys Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 11:33amSometimes you need to have the right comic for the right celestial happening: Bob Zany at Harveys Improv comedy club and the summer solstice in the same week! I could say performing with Zany is...
Rock 'n' roll gathers moss
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 11:30amA musical assemblage of hard rock and heavy metal songs of the '80s, "Rock of Ages" is less about its three saccharine romances and more about a transitional period in youth culture. Following t...
Heavenly honors Lake Tahoe area high school grads with scholarships
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 9:36am
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe honored five recipients of the Heavenly Mountain Resort Community Scholarship Program at a luncheon Wednesday at Tamarack Lodge, located at the top of the Heavenly Gondola.
For the ninth consecutive year, Heavenly Mountain Resort awarded $4,000 scholarships to five recent high school graduates, bringing the resort’s overall commitment to the Heavenly Mountain Resort Community Scholarship Program to $180,000. The scholarships are designed to help further the education of local area students.
Proposals to raise taxes qualifies for ballot
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 9:16amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters will get a chance to vote on competing proposals that would raise taxes as the state struggles with its budget deficit.An initiative backed by Gov. Jerry...
Leaders recognize importance of tourism on global economy
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 9:15amEl Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Revitalizes Reserve Deputy Program
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 7:40amThe El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has restructured, reorganized and rejuvenated the Reserve Deputy Program. After being in existence for over 20 years, the Reserve Deputy Sheriff program was dwindling. At Sheriff D’Agostini’s direction the program has more than doubled in size and continues to grow.
Gusty winds, low humidity prompt Red Flag warning for Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 7:33am
A Red Flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Reno until 10 p.m. Thursday night for the Lake Tahoe Basin, Eastern Sierra and Western Nevada. Low pressure associated with a jet stream will pass over the Sierra today producing low humidity and gusty winds to 40 mph across Northeast California, the Lake Tahoe Basin and the Eastern Sierra. The combination of law humidity and wind will create critical fire conditions, according to the weather service.
Lakeview Commons — a place for the people of South Lake
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 1:59amParadise Real Estate, Paradise Timeshare Resale Move To New South Lake Tahoe Office
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 9:46pmThe owners of two South Lake Tahoe businesses, Paradise Real Estate and Paradise Timeshare-Resale, have moved their offices to new locations at The Shops at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. Dan Spano, the owner/broker of Paradise Real Estate and Carl Thoms, the owner/broker of Paradise Timeshare Resale have moved into Suites 36C and 37, respectively, in between the Heavenly Village Cinema and the new Lakefront Wedding & Events office and adjacent to the miniature golf course.
Police investigating homicide at Stateline area motel
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 7:14pm
A welfare check of a woman at a South Lake Tahoe motel turned into a coroner’s case Wednesday afternoon.
Lakeview Commons at South Lake Tahoe dedication
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:55pm
The Dedication Ceremony of Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach was held today with a large turnout of contributing agencies, visitors and locals alike.
Firefighters douse small blaze at Bijou disc golf course
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 6:49pmThunderbird Lodge at Lake Tahoe among several Nevada Tourism grant winners
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:45pm
Needed improvements at the Thunderbird Lodge got a lift on Wednesday when the Nevada Commission on Tourism announced the Lake Tahoe site was among several to win an improvement project grant.
Grants were awarded to 19 different projects. The announcement was made by Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki.
NCOT's Projects Relating to Tourism Grants program help fund infrastructure improvements that will attract visitors, and after a temporary suspension due to a decline in tourism revenues, the grants were reinstated this year.
New adventure-related events highlight summer at Lake Tahoe South
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 4:53pmLake Tahoe South steps into high endurance overdrive this summer with two new outdoor adventure events that celebrate speed, agility and skill — one with feet to the ground and the other rubber to the road.
Sierra Recon, a high-energy, multi-distance obstacle race screaming the amped premise, “Everyone loves carnage” is set for July 14 at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, while the Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous celebrates the freedom of the wide open road, Aug. 23-26.
State Workforce Consolidation Plan Gains Support From Northern Nevada Elected Officials
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 3:59pmCARSON CITY – Local elected officials representing the Northern Nevada workforce development agency have endorsed a plan to restructure the delivery of job training funds to Nevadans, including eliminating the two local boards now involved in the process.
California universities reject proposed ‘Student Athlete Bill of Rights’
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 2:55pmRetired deputy sentenced to five years for union theft
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 11:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Donald Atkinson, a retired El Dorado County Sheriff's deputy who was charged with crimes including embezzlement in March, pleaded guilty to three felonies Monday, accordi...
Two robins test positive for West Nile virus in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 11:36amWest Nile virus has been detected in two birds found in the South Lake Tahoe area.According to a release from the El Dorado County Environmental Management and Health Services Departments, the viru...
Civil War vets to get new markers at Truckee cemetery
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 11:36amCalifornia tobacco tax trails by razor-thin margin
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:27amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Two weeks after California elections, a closely watched effort to impose a new tax on tobacco in the nation's most populous state remains too close to call.With 400,000 ba...
First-Ever Ironman Lake Tahoe Sells Out in Less Than A Day
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 9:55amNorth Lake Tahoe announced Wednesday that the first full-distance IRONMAN® event in California since 2001, IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, sold out its general entries in less than a day. A limited number of IRONMAN Foundation spots are still available. The race is September 22, 2013.
South Lake Tahoe T.J. Maxx lease signed
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 9:45amAfter months of negotiation, a lease was signed on Tuesday for the new T.J. Maxx in South Lake Tahoe. The owners of the Garfinkle property located 2011 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, located at northeast corner of the “Y” and company officials reportedly signed off on a lease agreement Tuesday night. The clothing outfit hopes to start the inside remodel as soon as possible, according to those close to the deal.
T.J. Maxx advertises itself as “real designers, real savings, really,” and offers a wide range of merchandise.
Harry Reid's shadow looms over Nevada Senate race
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 9:34amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid isn't on the ballot this year, but he's very much in the game.With Republicans clamoring to take away his majority, Reid is helping Democratic Sen...
Suspicious Package Closes Highway 50 for 2 Hours
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 8:11amThe following is a press release from Sgt. Brad Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department regarding Tuesday's evening response to a suspicious package found near Safeway on Highway 50:
Highway 50 closed for two hours Tuesday due to suspicious package
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 8:02amHighway 50 was closed for two hours Tuesday after police received a report of a suspicious package at the bus stop in front of Safeway.South Lake Tahoe police officer Ric Martinez responded to the ...
RGJ photographer on assignment roughed up by deputies
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 6:57amCharen: No one left to pander to
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:00amIn 1999, Christopher Hitchens penned an acid reflection on the presidency of Bill Clinton, titled "No One Left To Lie To." The verdict on the presidency of Barack Obama, at least during this campai...
Letter to the editor: Formerly struggling cities are a good example for Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:00amRecently I participated in the Chamber Trek to Monterey and Livermore to learn how they have successfully improved their communities. Amazingly, both, though alive and thriving now, were once strug...
Fortier to stay through Regional Plan Update
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:00amSouth Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier will remain a member of the City Council through at least January, Fortier said Tuesday.Fortier's spouse, Dr. Maria Pielaet, has accepted a promotion with her ...
Council wants more options for loop road
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:00amA divided South Lake Tahoe City Council will ask the proponents of a loop road project for additional options following discussion of the controversial proposal Tuesday.City councilmen Hal Cole, To...
Funding for road improvements requires S. Tahoe to take loan
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 2:01amOpinion: Teamwork allowed Lakeview Commons to succeed
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 2:01am
Does it take a vision or does it start with a vision?
South Lake Tahoe, clearly a jewel in its own right, was feeling lackluster. There was no sense of place. No central gathering area. A lack of community, some said. It’s easy to pontificate on making things better – even easier to reflect on the good ole days.
But what wasn’t easy at all, was reaching consensus on what the passion of the people in a particular place would do with a prime piece of public open space and the funding to make it a special place.
What have you done to prepare for a wildfire or other emergency?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 2:00amHearing loss is not something that happens just to older people
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 2:00amS. Tahoe council disagrees on eminent domain for loop road
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 1:59am