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Forest Service reminds public of continued road closures
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 10:16amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) reminds the public that National Forest System roads in the Lake Tahoe Basin remain closed. Forest Service law enforcement officers have observed widespread violations of road closures this winter. In particular, officers have issued a number of warnings and citations for driving on Forest Road 1306, which leads to Camp Shelly and Camp Concord, off Hwy. 89 North.
Protesters create giant 'crime scene' in front of AG's office
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 9:32amPointing to Nevada's recent ninth-place corruption ranking among states, protesters unfurled a 150-foot-long "crime scene tape" banner in front of the Attorney General's Office in downtown Carso...
Avoid DUI Task Force Deploys Extra Patrols For Cinco de Mayo
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 9:30amThe Avoid the 6 — El Dorado County DUI Task Force will be deploying DUI saturation patrols throughout into a number of cities supporting routine DUI patrols on Cinco De Mayo starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012. Additionally, CHP will be deploying saturation patrols onto freeways and in unincorporated county jurisdictions to stop, test and arrest impaired drivers who fail to use a designated driver.
Biologist hired by NoBearHuntNV.org: Not enough bears to support hunt
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 9:21amLAKE TAHOE - The Nevada Department of Wildlife's quota recommendation for the 2012 black bear hunt is being challenged by an Alaskan biologist and author hired by one of the hunt's most passionate ...
Concerts, kayaks, food — all part of Lakeview Commons
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 1:59amNevada businesses say Amazon deal levels playing field
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 7:10pmSouth Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association at Home and Garden Show
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 3:51pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association held a demonstration at the Home and Garden Show over the weekend at Lake Tahoe Community College. K9 Argo and SLTPD officers offered the demonstration. For more information on the Association, go here.
Honoring Barton Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 3:26pmIn recognition of National Volunteer Month in April, Barton Health would like to take a moment to honor some frequently unsung heroes in the South Lake Tahoe community: The dedicated volunteers who make up the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Grant eases El Dorado County solidiers’ ability to vote from afar
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 2:25pmSierra wins award for video produced by South Tahoe company
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 12:40pmFallen Lake Lake adding boat rentals, making marina repairs
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 2:01amEl Dorado County Fair releases lineup for summer event
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 2:00amUnderstanding demographics key to knowing who will visit Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 1:59amReduced funding for Nevada Homeland Security division
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 8:36pm2 STHS students selected to attend NFL-Wharton workshop
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 2:45pmCongress moves to allow pack animals in national parks
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 11:15am79-year-old Jerome Evans continues to competitively row
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 7:13amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A man in a dark brown hoodie and ball cap sauntered onto the dock at the Camp Richardson Marina. His leather gloves hinted that he was probably working, but he took a ...
Vikings swim teams quicker than Wooster
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 7:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe swim teams beat Wooster High School on Saturday, with the boys winning 124-89, and the girls 141-123.In the girls' 50-yard freestyle, Kirsten Tang and ...
As the Cranks Turn: Bike season ramping up
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 7:04amDid you enjoy last weekend's record high temperatures? Snow is melting and for Tahoe skiers and riders the end is near. Both Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and Squaw Valley USA will be open daily throug...
Whittell drops Wednesday's game to North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 7:01amGARDNERVILE, Calif. - Matt Elliott broke up a no-hitter and a shutout with two hits, and senior Hunter Morgan threw a complete game, but it wasn't enough for Whittell as the North Tahoe Lakers p...
Mac the Naw: It's that time of year again
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 6:55amHello, fellow anglers; in less than 24 hours the streams and lakes in California will open to fishing for the year. A reminder: With the opening season comes some regulation changes on some of our ...
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Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 5:00amFloaters bobbing down the Upper Truckee may notice a few new bends and ripples as the river winds past Lake Tahoe Airport.The new curves are the result of an $8 million restoration project that ...
Concern continues over clarity, near shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 5:00amMuch of Lake Tahoe's environment has stayed the same or improved during the past 25 years, but the biggie - restoring Lake Tahoe's historic clarity - remains over the horizon, according to a report...
Groundbreaking ceremony to be held for Bonanza Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 5:00amA celebratory groundbreaking ceremony will be held Monday, April 30, from 5:30-6 p.m. at 1209 Bonanza Ave., the future site of Bonanza Park.Families, neighbors, community members, city officials...
Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program celebrates 20 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 5:00amA ribbon cutting was held at the Douglas County Sheriff's Department on April 25 to celebrate 20 years of the Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program. The program is a free certificate program with thr...
Old Republic Title Co. celebrates new location
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 5:00amA ribbon cutting was held at the Douglas County Sheriff's Department on April 25 to celebrate 20 years of the Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program. The program is a free certificate program with thr...
Kudos & Kindness: Heavenly Freestyle Team thanks community for its support
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 5:00amThe Heavenly Freestyle Team would like to thank all who made the Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial Fundraiser such a success! Eric's Family generously supports the Heavenly Freestyle Team with this annua...
My View: Notes from the front row
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 5:00amLocal MusingsOnce again, Lahontan shows why it is the worst-run resource agency in the state of California. As you might recall, the Lahontan Board of Directors recently approved the South Shore Fu...
