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Lake Valley, SLTFD consider consolidation
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amSince the economy crashed, representatives from various South Shore agencies have, at one point or another, kicked around the possibility of consolidating to save diminishing public dollars.Lake Va...
South Lake Tahoe parent donates website to fight drug use
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amAfter a presentation by police about what drugs are available in South Lake Tahoe and how teens are using drugs, parent Hanna Bernard decided she had to do something."I have a 9-year-old," Bernard ...
Avalanche danger expected to increase through weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:00amBackcountry skiers and snowboarders looking to take advantage of the fresh snow falling through the weekend should monitor avalanche conditions carefully.The Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a...
Nevada’s oldest town strives to keep its roots as it changes
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 1:59amSouth Shore offers St. Patrick's Day activities
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:11pmJust about every South Shore restaurant and bar has something going on in celebration of St. Patrick's Day (and a fresh helping of snow) this weekend. Here is a sampling of establishments offeri...
TRPA to release draft of Regional Plan Update in late April
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 4:50pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will release the Regional Plan Update draft documents for public review in late April, TRPA officials announced Thursday.The RPU is a blueprint for the Tahoe Regi...
Navy installations to conduct major exercise
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 4:42pmNaval Air Station Fallon will conduct a weeklong security readiness exercise beginning Monday.According to base training officer Chris Pierce, the major days of the drill will be Thursday, Friday a...
Impacts of term limits to shake up status quo in Nevada Legislature
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 11:45amRoom for business
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amAung Oo wandered the colorful halls of his newest property, South Lake Tahoe's Fantasy Inn, Wednesday. He eyed the ceiling-mounted mirrors, the hanging television sets and the circular beds begi...
Conservancy pursues Alta Mira purchase
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amOne of the South Shore's most recognizable views could get more expansive following a decision by California Tahoe Conservancy this week.On Thursday, the agency's board authorized staff to pursu...
County offers loans for first-time homebuyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amThe El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is offering low-interest rate deferred payment loans to first-time eligible homebuyers in the unincorporated areras of El Dorado County.The Fir...
Heavy snowfall expected this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amThis week's storms have brought little more than a dismal drizzle to lake level, but colder temperatures — and bigger snow totals — are expected from a system moving through the Lake Tahoe region this weekend.
CHP to offer driver safety class
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amCalifornia Highway Patrol will offer a free driver safety class Monday at the South Tahoe High School Library.The class, Start Smart, is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage ...
Health department warns of ticks and tick-borne diseases
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amCalifornia Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ron Chapman is warning those who play outside to beware of ticks that may carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease and other illnesses."Although mo...
Kudos & Kindness: Overwhelmed by community support that made St. Baldrick's fundraiser a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amOn behalf of the families of Bailey Johnson and Caitlyn Drennan, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of South Lake Tahoe for the tremendous response to the first St. Baldri...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: St. Patty's Brunch - Spinach pasta with vegetables and yogurt pear parfairs
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00amI bet you think this article is about your favorite corned beef and cabbage fare, a typical St. Patrick's Day feast. Don't you? I'm too vain, with respect to Carly Simon, to cook it up this year...
OBITUARY: Kurt Gasser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:00am1948-2012 KURT GASSER was born to Jean and Ruth Gasser on December 9, 1948 in Switzerland. Kurt passed away on March 3, 2012 in Cusco, Peru.A longtime resident of South Lake Tahoe and world reno...
Endurance swimmer to take on circumference of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 2:00amTRPA delays release of Regional Plan update documents
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 2:00amCTC, S. Tahoe land swap could add parking to Harrison Ave.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 1:59amChamber members donate cash, food to Christmas Cheer
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:30pmDocumentary about mountain bikers to be shown in Reno
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:21pmTourism conference to focus on bolstering rural Nevada
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 8:30pmAmerican Legion St. Paddy's Day Dinner
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 5:08pm
Come to the American Legion Post #795 for the annual St. Paddy's Day Dinner on this Saturday, March 17, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Cost is $8 for dinner of corned beef cabbage with all the trimmings. No-host bar and music by the Cash Only Band will be on hand for a great evening - this is a locals favorite tradition. See you there!
SIROTA: The layer ploy
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 4:50pmOf all the political tactics used to protect business interests, none is as powerful as the layer ploy - the one in which an ugly corporate giveaway is hidden one layer beneath something popular. I...
Feds settle with PG&E over 2004 forest fires
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 4:21pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's largest utility and two tree-trimming subcontractors have agreed to pay nearly $30 million to settle federal lawsuits over the cause of wildfires in two national f...
Douglas deputies to be out in force on St. Patty’s Day
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 5:00pmPowder arrives for Kirkwood's Freeride Flow Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 3:59pmAs it turns out, the timing just might be perfect for the Freeride Flow Festival at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.A week of heavy snowfall was forecast before the March 16-18 event, which will featur...
Generations of Japanese Americans were scarred by WWII internments
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 3:15pm