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Report: Fewer US homes foreclosed upon in April
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 8:59amLOS ANGELES (AP) - National foreclosure trends took a positive turn in April, as the number of homes seized by banks declined and fewer properties entered into the foreclosure process.But state-lev...
U.S. travelers hitting the road means hotels are hiring
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 8:17amOpinion: Professionals take stress out of buying first house
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 2:00amChinese unintentionally influencing what wines Americans drink
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 2:00amUSFS listens — saves popular trails in Fallen Leaf Lake area
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 1:59am
While a final decision has not been made about what the Fallen Leaf Lake-Camp Richardson area trail system will look like, the U.S. Forest Service has incorporated the public’s views into the alternatives that are now under consideration.
Annual bike ride big money for leukemia, Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:24pmCaltrans starting work on Hwy. 89 between Tahoma and Tahoe City
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 9:00pmRiver Ranch Restaurant helping raise money for land trust
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 5:40pmJack Fisher named General Manager of MontBleu Resort at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 3:42pm
Jack Fisher, a 35-year gaming operations veteran with a strong Northern Nevada background, has been appointed General Manager at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa at Lake Tahoe, a Tropicana Entertainment Inc. property.
Fisher brings an appreciation of Lake Tahoe’s vacation destination appeal with MontBleu’s brand as an all-encompassing resort for year-round outdoor recreation with upscale amenities, four-star dining, gaming, nightlife and entertainment.
T.J .Maxx looking for managers for South Tahoe location
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 3:44pmState board approves Lake Tahoe pesticide plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:27pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California State Water Resources Control Board has approved a proposal by the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board that would allow the use of aquatic pestic...
Tax Commission denies $31 million refund to Caesars Entertainment
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:30pmValhalla Renaissance Faire at Lake Tahoe Celebrates 20th Year
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:32pmGet away from it all and lose yourself in the magic and merriment of the Renaissance.
Bird-watchers scope spring increase in avian activity
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From time to time, Sheryl Ferguson will just freeze and listen. Sometimes she hears the "tsee tsee tsee" of one of Lake Tahoe's warbler species. Other times it's the "...
Voter distrust will be a hurdle for Brown tax plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:57amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown is pleading with Californians to raise their taxes as part of his solution for solving the state's budget deficit, but it's uncertain whether voters will ...
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 16-22
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:44amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 16-22, 2012.
El Dorado County judicial candidates put guns back in holster
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:30amApril 2012 heats up as 5th warmest month globally
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:12amWASHINGTON (AP) - Unseasonable weather pushed last month to the fifth warmest April on record worldwide, federal weather statistics show.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Nation...
Cheaper gas not enough to boost summer driving
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:09amNEW YORK (AP) - Cheaper gas won't be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They're still too worried about their jobs and the economy.Economists and tourism experts are expe...
Code enforcement beefed up to improve South Lake Tahoe appearance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 8:50am
As a result of a citizen survey in which 74 percent of South Lake Tahoe residents responded that the city's overall appearance is “poor or fair” local leaders have recognized a compelling need to restore and improve the visual quality of the community and will step up code enforcement.
OBITUARY: Christian John Beug
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 8:05amJune 22, 1956 - May 7, 2012On May 7th, Christian John Beug of Minden, NV, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Herb and Ramona Beug in Luverne, MN. ...
OBITUARY: Maynard Pinkham
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 6:59amJune 8, 1941 - May 12, 2012Maynard Pinkham passed away at the age of 70 on May 12, 2012 in Bradenton FL after a short battle with cancer. He served 2 years in the army stationed in Germany. As a...
El Dorado County sheriff’s detectives unhappily reassigned to patrol
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 7:44amKudos & Kindness: Thanks to donors who contributed to baskets
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 5:00amLive Violence Free would like to extend a big "thank you" to Soroptimist International Tahoe Sierra, Safeway, and Rude Brothers for your donations for our Mother's Day baskets. You helped us apprec...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for helping us get a piece of the American Dream
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 5:00amAfter 25 years in South Lake Tahoe, we were able to recently purchase our first home. We wanted to just give a shout out of thanks to two very special people who helped make this happen for us. Fir...
LTN tidbit 16: Do you have your Lake Tahoe News T-shirt?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:02amOpinion: Is sustainability collaborative in Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:00amUpdate: California OKs plan to use pesticides at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 11:56pmCalifornia's Water Resources Control Board OK'd plans on Tuesday that could allow pesticides to be used for the first time in Lake Tahoe. The measure now moves to the Environmental Protection Agency. The new rules permit pesticides as a last resort to control invasive species like Eurasian milfoil, an aquatic plansold for aquariums which is choking the bottom of marinas around the lake.
Update on May 20 solar eclipse
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 11:31pmThere will be an annular eclipse of the sun visible throughout the Reno/Tahoe region on May 20th, 2012. According to Nevada Magazine the totality of the eclipse will last from 6:28 to 6:33 p.m local time in the regions with the longest totality. Though a partial eclipse will be visible across the region, Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Pyramid Lake (Where the Symbiosis music festival will be taking place May 17-21) are all directly in the path of the moon's shadow where all of the sun except for a small ring of light will be totally obscured.
Presidential Race Gets Local Focus As Obama, Romney Supporters Weigh In On Jobs, Deficit
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 9:35pm
CARSON CITY — While Mitt Romney and Barack Obama were campaigning elsewhere Tuesday, Nevada Democrats and Republicans took up the battle for the presidency on their behalf.
Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., held a telephone conference call to talk up Romney’s credentials as a “turnaround specialist” who will get the country back on track. He also criticized Obama for failing to get spending or the national deficit under control as he promised early on in his presidency.
South Lake Tahoe lands popular online TEDx education series
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 8:28pm
TEDx an online education series and offshoot of the popular TED Talks programs, will happen at South Lake Tahoe this fall, those associated with the program confirmed Tuesday.
The conference was approved by TED administration and will likely be held at the new Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School's Tahoe Arts and Design Academy.
South Lake Tahoe council praises Kerry, but wants full search for next city manager
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 8:45pm3-car crash ties up traffic on Highway 50 in S. Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 7:56pmNancy Kerry appointed interim city manager
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 6:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Tony O'Rourke Tuesday and appointed Nancy Kerry, assistant to the city manager, to fill the pos...
Woman arrested following crash
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 6:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Police arrested a 59-year-old El Dorado Hills woman on suspicion of driving under the influence Tuesday afternoon after she allegedly hit a van and caused it to flip o...
