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El Dorado County 2011 Sheriff's Report; future challenges include county gaining more inmates
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:33am
To the citizens of El Dorado County,
The year 2011 is wrapped up, and so is my first year as your Sheriff. This year end report is to provide you, the community we serve, with information outlining some of the achievements by the men and women that make up your Sheriff’s Office. I believe it is my obligation to keep you, as the taxpayers of El Dorado County, informed as to the direction and accomplishments of this office.
Wayne Brady performs live at the MontBleu Theater
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:11am
Comedian, TV star and singer Wayne Brady will have the audience in stitches with his inaugural MontBleu stand-up performance, Feb. 18. Doors open at 8 p.m.; show starts at 9 p.m. Brady is known for his improvisational talents from the show “Who’s Line is it Anyway,” his daytime talk show “The Wayne Brady Show” and “Let’s Make a Deal.” Go here for tickets.
The Expendables with MTHDS, Through the Roots, and Fortunate Youth at the MontBleu Theater
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:04am
The Expendables, a Santa Cruz based-group that blends reggae, punk rock and ’80s style dueling guitar solos, will rock the MontBleu Theater, Feb. 11. The group was a crowd favorite at the annual summer music festival, Warp Tour in California. With five albums down and countless miles traveled for tours they continue to pump up audiences. Go here for tickets.
Sublime with Rome at MontBleu with special guest Everlast
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:56am
Sublime with Rome are the remaining members of the iconic ’90s Southern California ska, rock and punk band Sublime. Joined by singer-guitarist Rome Ramirez, the re-grouped band will bring memorable riffs, beats and lyrics to the MontBleu Theater, March 11. The roots of the new band took shape when two original members teamed with Ramirez to bring back the iconic sound of early ’90s Sublime frontman, the late Bradley Nowell.
Lawmaker Review Of 45-Year-Old Nevada Public Education Funding Plan Hits Financial Roadblock
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:34amCARSON CITY – A panel of lawmakers today began a review of the state’s 45-year-old formula for funding public education with an eye towards addressing the needs of the state’s urban districts as they work to educate special education students, English-language learners and children in poverty.
The panel is still searching for funding for a study to help in the review, however. The failure to find private funding for a study could jeopardize any meaningful review in this interim, lawmakers were told.
Government gridlock compels Nevadans to pursue progress via initiatives
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 9:31amNew Tahoe City fire station to soon be operational
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 8:25amTAHOE CITY, Calif. - Tahoe City Public Utility District board members and staff donned hard hats and got a first peek at the near-completed Station 51 in Tahoe City on Friday morning.North Tahoe Fi...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Our dim state senator in step with 'Flat Earth Society'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 8:10amThank you, Tim Dickinson, for writing a great rebuttal to Sen. Ted Gaines' op-ed about green technology and CFL lights.Gaines' philosophy is in step with the "Flat Earth Society" and others who don...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Radon levels can be measured for just $7
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 8:09amI am from South Lake Tahoe and am a graduate student in public health in the Bay Area. I encourage the Tahoe Daily Tribune to disseminate information on radon, a serious health problem. In my resea...
SAUNDERS: Will GOP voters overcome rage vs. media and snub Newt?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 8:07amWhen Newt Gingrich called CNN anchor John King's decision "despicable" to begin last Thursday's GOP debate with a question about Gingrich's second wife, the Charleston audience responded with a sta...
Education Roundup: Chili cook-off heats up at college
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 7:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Community College was all about the chili. Dozens of people turned out for the annual chili cook-off, a duel between student groups for the champ...
Man who died at Heavenly last week was snowboarding
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 7:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christopher Michael Perring, 34, of Great Britain, was killed in a snowboard accident on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Heavenly Mountain Resort, officials have confirmed.According...
STPUD considers new water rates
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 7:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Metered South Tahoe Public Utility District customers who use little or no water could see a jump in their quarterly bills under new rates being considered by district di...
A potassium deficiency could harm your heart
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amIn the interest of heart health, you may virtuously set aside the saltshaker to keep your sodium intake down, knowing that dietary sodium can raise blood pressure in many people. But you may not kn...
What you may not know about birth control
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amNearly half of all U.S. pregnancies are unintended.What you do know about birth control: Abstinence is the only surefire way to prevent pregnancy (and protect you from STDs); smoking while on th...
New dance/exercise class at Kahle
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amXer dance challenges body and mind with this fun new concept in exercise with instructor Carol Galbraith instructor.The class meets on 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kahle Community Center, 23...
Valentine's Dance ready to swing on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amEveryone of any age is invited to come, listen and/or dance to the great music of the Tahoe Dance Band's 17-piece band "Valentine Dance" 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3...
Kudos & Kindness; Thanks to participants in Nail Trims for Christmas Cheer
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amAlpine Animal Hospital raised over $2,000 for Christmas Cheer this holiday season. We would like to thank all of our clients and fuzzy friends who helped make this 21th annual edition possible.A...
Kudos & Kindness: Back Door Pantry grateful for donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amSt. Theresa's Back Door Pantry would like to thank Heavenly Valley, students at St. Theresa school, Kiwanis, the Grocery Outlet and members of the community for their continued support of non-peris...
Kudos & Kindness: Community shared holiday cheer with NAMI-SLT
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amNational Alliance on Mental Illness is very grateful to other non-profits and individuals for their generous donations of new individual Christmas gifts to over 80-some people that otherwise would ...
Young Professionals host Speed Networking Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amSpeed Networking kicks-off Tahoe Regional Young Professionals' 2012 schedule of events 6-8 p.m. Thursday, upstairs at The Fresh Ketch. The event will also have a cash bar, fun and games. Musical ch...
SeviceMaster by First Response to have ribbon cutting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amTahoeChamber will host a ribbon cutting at noon Monday for new chamber member ServiceMaster by First Response, located at 164 Shady Lane on Kingsbury Grade.ServiceMaster by First Response is family...
A trip through Tahoe history via a horse-drawn sleigh
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 2:01amNevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:35pmHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Vail Resorts spending big bucks to reassure skiers there is snow
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:24pmOutdoors with Don Q: Things you need to know about ice fishing
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:05pm
With the arrival of winter weather in this area, we certainly have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs.
And, that ice covering effectively inhibits your opportunity to catch fish…unless you are an ice fisherman.
USASA Slopestyle at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 10:02pm
USASA brings their South Shore Series to Sierra-at-Tahoe for this amateur Slopestyle competition. Open to amateurs of all ages. Registration starts at 8:00am in the Aspen Café.
For more information contact Sierra-at-Tahoe or call (530) 659-7453.
Free Guided Snowshoe Hike into Van Sickle State Park
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:54pmJoin us at Van Sickle Bi-State Park from 10am to 1 pm for 2 to 3 miles of moderate hiking by snowshoe. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the “Jewel of the Sierra”along the way. This new trail is a superb addition to our local hiking trail offering views of Lake Tahoe rarely seen, off the shoulder of Heavenly. See the waterfall about 2 miles up the trail that looks like angel wings. Meet behind Harrah’s; in the very back parking lot.
Valentine's Dance with the Tahoe Dance Band
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:45pm
The 17 piece Tahoe Dance Band will be playing at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Friday, January 27, from 7:30-10:00 PM. Appetizers, Wine, Desserts, Big Band Dancing, Door Prizes and Fun for All. All ages welcome! $10 per person at the door. Wear Red. For more information, contact the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center or call (530)542-6094.
Chautauqua Performance at Explore Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:36pm
She was a person of two worlds. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins was a Northern Paiute Native American and Author of the book:” Life Among the Paiutes, their Wrongs & Claims.” (1883) Making her the first Native American to write a book in the English Language.
Join local performer Dianna Maria de Borges as she speaks a tale of bravery and courage during her classic impersonation of this remarkable Native American woman.
Obama spends bulk of State of the Union address on economy
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:17pmSierra-at-Tahoe's Snowsports Week to benefit the South Tahoe community; Tickets available now
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 8:37pm
Each year Sierra-at-Tahoe teams up with the Barton Foundation as a way to give back to the South Lake Tahoe Community. Ski or ride all day for just $35 from Feb. 13-16.
Winterfest Chili Cookoff at LTCC
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 8:29pm
Come to the Commons at Lake Tahoe Community College on Tuesday, January 24 from noon to 1:00pm for the Winterfest Chili Cookoff. This is a showcase event for the Clubs of LTCC to share who they are and what they do, while offering food and fun with students and faculty.
For more information go to Ltcc.edu or call (530)544-4660.
Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:47pm
The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
LIVE: South Tahoe vs. North Tahoe basketball
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:28pmJoe Proudman and Tim Parsons call South Tahoe's boys' basketball game against North Tahoe live from the Blue Gym at South Tahoe. Follow them on Twitter, @tahoesports, to chime in during the acti...
Solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 4:24pmSTOCKHOLM (AP) - A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on Tuesday.Even experienced starg...
Food-waste recycling a growing business in Tahoe-Reno area
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 4:00pmSnow finally falls in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 3:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once again, albeit later than usual, Lake Tahoe is under the white blanket.Shovelers and snowplows were out in force Monday. Ski resorts opened new terrain. Sledders c...
Only dedicated full-time heart doc in the Lake Tahoe Basin establishes Barton Cardiology
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:50pm
As we near National Heart Month, February, its only fitting that Barton Health introduces its latest piece of prosperity — heart care and their latest addition to the medical team, cardiologist, David Young.
“Patients (in the Lake Tahoe Basin) now have access to a cardiovascular specialist in their own community,” Dr. Young said.
Spooner shuttle bus accident injures one
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A broken driveshaft is being blamed for an accident that sent a shuttle bus careening into a barrier on U.S. Highway 50 near Spooner Summit Tuesday morning.The Harrah'...
Shuttle bus mishap on Highway 50 sends 1 to hospital
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:09pm
An accident this morning involving a casino shuttle carrying 18 passengers on Highway 50 in Douglas County was reportedly caused by a mechanical problem, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The accident was reported at around 9:30 a.m. One person was transported to Carson Tahoe Hospital for unspecified claimed injuries.
