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U.S. military veterans gain job skills while reducing Lake Tahoe wildfire risk
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:50pm
By Cheva Heck
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A crew of military veterans who are preparing for future employment while they're helping to protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire were visited today by U.S. Forest Service and California Conservation Corps officials.
Purple Haze plays Saturday in a tribute to Jim Hendrix
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 11:22amThe ghost of Jimi Hendrix won't go away.Ralph Woodson knew this before his recent trip to Seattle."They are waiting for him to come back," Woodson said. "He's totally relevant. And if it's his b...
Purple Haze plays Saturday in a tribute to Jim Hendrix
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 11:22amThe ghost of Jimi Hendrix won't go away.Ralph Woodson knew this before his recent trip to Seattle."They are waiting for him to come back," Woodson said. "He's totally relevant. And if it's his b...
Shades of blues and Grey
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 10:54amLike any musical genre, blues can have a nebulous definition.Just look at Alligator Records, the nation's best-known blues label. Its top-selling artist, J.J. Grey, who plays at Tahoe next week,...
Shades of blues and Grey
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 10:54amLike any musical genre, blues can have a nebulous definition.Just look at Alligator Records, the nation's best-known blues label. Its top-selling artist, J.J. Grey, who plays at Tahoe next week,...
Best man Rocky LaPorte lights up night
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 10:10amRocky "Rock" LaPorte has a lot of reasons to be happy.This week's headlining comic at the Improv at Harveys is getting ready to shoot a television pilot with the legendary comedic actor Tim Alle...
Best man Rocky LaPorte lights up night
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 10:10amRocky "Rock" LaPorte has a lot of reasons to be happy.This week's headlining comic at the Improv at Harveys is getting ready to shoot a television pilot with the legendary comedic actor Tim Alle...
Saldana's assassin not your average girl
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 10:04amLuc Besson wrote this lethal-woman action pic that chronicles the events causing a young girl to grow into a vengeful assassin. It's pure fantasy, but Zoe Saldana's performance - especially duri...
Saldana's assassin not your average girl
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 10:04amLuc Besson wrote this lethal-woman action pic that chronicles the events causing a young girl to grow into a vengeful assassin. It's pure fantasy, but Zoe Saldana's performance - especially duri...
Slow start to fire season doesn't guarantee slow end, officials say
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 9:57amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A not so long, not so hot summer is set for an unofficial close this weekend, but fire risk in the Lake Tahoe Basin may just be getting started."Quiet," was how U.S. F...
Give them a hand: Masters of Magic's summertime run coming to a close
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 9:51amChristopher Hart isn't paranoid about his hands, but don't look for him at the bowling alley.Hart's hands are his livelihood, so he has to be careful not to injure the digits. Hart is one of the...
Give them a hand: Masters of Magic's summertime run coming to a close
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 9:51amChristopher Hart isn't paranoid about his hands, but don't look for him at the bowling alley.Hart's hands are his livelihood, so he has to be careful not to injure the digits. Hart is one of the...
South Tahoe tennis beats McQueen
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Both the boys and girls South Tahoe High School varsity tennis teams defeated McQueen High School on Tuesday. The boys won 10-8 on the road, while the girls came out stro...
Whittell nearly pulls upset against defending 4A state champions
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:00amMINDEN, Calif - If the Whittell volleyball team is looking for a repeat trip to state in 2011, coach Nate Byrne knows his squad is going to have to run the gauntlet to get there. It was with tha...
Good games by Whittell goalies not enough for wins against Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:00amTRUCKEE, Calif - The Whittell High soccer teams opened Sierra League play with a couple of shutout losses at Truckee on Tuesday, the boys by a score of 5-0 and the girls 4-0.Whittell goalie Aust...
South Tahoe soccer in league action
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the final whistle blew for the varsity boys soccer match between South Tahoe High School and Incline High School, both teams looked like they missed out on a win...
Fallon will be a challenge under the lights on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Friday will be a big night for the Vikings. They're coming home to a renovated stadium, to play under the newly installed lights, after a big 35-12 win at Portola last we...
South Tahoe prepares for second Sample the Sierra on Sept. 4
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:36am
You’ve heard of the farm to fork movement, right? Get a taste of Tahoe arts and mountain culture at the 2nd annual Sample the Sierra festival in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, September 4th from noon to 5 p.m. Check out this comprehensive story by Becky Bell on the Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture website.
Red Cross to offer training on South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:50amSouth Lake Tahoe has three trained Red Cross volunteers ready to help out in a disaster, whereas the North Shore has 40 and Markleeville 20. That is why Red Cross has scheduled a Shelter Operations cl...
San Jose man dies boating with friends at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:50amThe name of a San Jose man who died from injuries suffered when he fell off a boat and was struck by the watercraft's propeller at Lake Tahoe has been released. He was identified as 46-year-old St...
Flight originating in South Lake Tahoe ends in back of passenger ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:50amThe CHP shut down that portion of Highway 29 for about 40 minutes after the crash. The pilot, who flew from Lake Tahoe Airport in South Lake Tahoe, was planning to land at Napa County Airport before t...
Class teaches people how to use QuickBooks
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:50amAs part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a two-day “QuickBooks” seminar Sept. 6...
California free fishing day this Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:44am
By Don Quilici
The second of California’s two free Fishing Days will be over the Labor Day holiday weekend on Saturday, Sept. 3. The other Free Fishing Day was back on July 2. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license.
You'll be able to fish wherever you like in California. However, you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
So, be sure to obey those rules and regulations. Don’t do something illegal. If you do, and if you get caught, it could be very expensive.
Fishing report through Sept. 6
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 11:39pm
By Don Quilici
Here is the fishing report for the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Raley’s and Nevada governor campaign to help promote Nevada State Parks
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 11:03pm
By Bob Conrad / Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
CARSON CITY, Nev. — When shoppers use any reusable grocery bag — paper, plastic or canvas — at any Raley’s and Food Source store in Nevada, they will be helping more than the environment, they will also be raising money to preserve and enhance Nevada State Parks.
Big Phish in One Pond: Memories at South Shore Lake Tahoe 2011 surface on Youtube
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 8:16pmAs August 2011 rolls to a close, here's some Phish tales found on Youtube of their first ever performance at South Shore Lake Tahoe. The Vermont-based jam band played the Harveys Outdoor Arena Aug. 9 and 10 to sell-out crowds.
Helicopter rescue latest in busy rescue stint
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 7:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A California Highway Patrol helicopter was used to rescue a man who suffered a head injury following a fall at Lower Eagle Falls Saturday afternoon.The man slipped and...
Judge dismisses League to Save Lake Tahoe suit against TRPA
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 5:11pmBy Kristi Boosman
LAKE TAHOE — A federal judge has dismissed a suit against the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Sierra Colina project that was brought on by the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
Lawsuit against TRPA and Sierra Colina dismissed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 4:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A federal judge dismissed the League to Save Lake Tahoe's lawsuit against the Sierra Colina project Tuesday.Sierra Colina is an 18-acre residential development project...
Babysitting bill in Calif. Legislature
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 1:02pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. - How will parents react when they find out they will be expected to provide workers' compensation benefits, rest and meal breaks and paid vacation time for...babysitters? Dinner...
They don't take cruelty sitting down in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:59pmKINGS BEACH - On Sept. 16, for the third consecutive year, Kings Beach resident John Merryfield and his ever-growing band of merry paddlers will embark on a stand-up paddle circumnavigating Lake...
Boys admit setting campfire that sparked Ray May fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:56pmMINDEN, Nev. - Two 15-year-old boys admitted to setting the campfire that eventually sparked the 3,895-acre Ray May fire that threatened homes in the Pine Nut Mountains.Both boys appeared in Dou...
Barn dance benefits Alpine County firefighters
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:02pmProceeds benefit the Eastern Alpine County Fire Department (Woodfords and Markleville) and also the South Tahoe High School football team. Al Moss and the Rip Tides will be the entertainment. Tickets ...
New leader implements big changes to Calif
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:02pmFinally, Baldwin canceled an extravagant conference for recruiters and their families, planned at a Lake Tahoe resort, that Guard members likened to an extended party. He voiced frustration that his c...
Sheriff's volunteers add manpower to streets of El Dorado County ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:02pmThis particular Thursday the South Lake Tahoe couple is on a four-hour patrol shift. Another team had taken a morning shift. No two days are a like – just like with sworn personnel. They might be as...
3 Barton doctors to receive philanthropy award
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:02pmThe award is presented each year to an outstanding individual, group or family that has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the health of the South Lake Tahoe community and in particular to Barto...
Bouldering event being launched in Meyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:02pm17. Joshua Welch of Safe Haven Chiropractic in Meyers is spearheading the event so people can watch and learn about the beauty and athleticism of playing on granite. He says Lake Tahoe bouldering has ...
Sheriff's volunteers add manpower to streets of El Dorado County ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 8:53amThey put in about 16 hours a month. This particular Thursday the South Lake Tahoe couple is on a four-hour patrol shift. Another team had taken a morning shift. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sheriffs-v...
LTCC's Spanish Institute dominated by out-of-towners
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 8:53amEverything Spanish was the rule of the day this month at Lake Tahoe Community College with 527 students attending the college's 18th Intensive Spanish ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ltccs-spanish-in...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 8:53amKiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra's annual SeptOberfest is Sept. 23 at 6pm at MontBleu in Stateline. Tickets are $35. • Geocachers can ride Squaw Valley's cable car ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/...
Classes about crime-free housing complexes
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 2:07amCrime Free Multi-Housing Program is offering two free training classes with the support of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Classes are Sept. 12 from 8am...
Opinion: Garden tour committee thankful for
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 2:07amThe Lake Tahoe Historical Society's 8th annual garden tour was a success despite a very late spring and a long, cold winter. We lost one large and lovely garden due to storm damage, and we thank o...
Donner Summit visitors center to close after Labor Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 1:40am... winter's heavy snowfall and because of the extent of the damage, it will not be reopened, said Ann Westling, public affairs officer for the Tahoe National Forest. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../...
Fire raging in rugged terrain outside Yosemite
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 1:40am... was not threatened, but residents occupying the two dozen homes in the community of Florea are on a voluntary evacuation. — Lake Tahoe News staff report ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../fire-raging-...
Authorities searching for missing teen
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 6:32pmMINDEN, Nev. - Authorities are seeking the public's help in finding an Indian Hills teenager who has been missing since Wednesday.Sixteen-year-old Brian Ray Hearold was last seen leaving his gra...
Douglas helps contain Alpine wildfire
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 6:30pmMINDEN, Nev. - Douglas County firefighters assisted Alpine County authorities in responding to a small wildfire near Diamond Valley off Highway 88 on Monday.Calls first came in around 12:25 p.m. A ...
Tourism recovery sparks flurry of new businesses
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 1:28pmRENO, Nev. - Nevada tourism executive Larry Friedman can't remember a time during his two decades in the business that two tourist attractions have opened in rural Nevada within a few days of one a...
Tahoe Tales — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 12:38pmTahoe Tales — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in ... For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online. – Karen Kuentz ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tales-ad...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 12:38pm7 at Lake Tahoe Community College is designed to talk about the needs of those between the ages of 18 and 26. For more information, contact Vonnie Shane at ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-a...
BACK TO SCHOOL: Childhood health and fitness, a family affair
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 11:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Childhood obesity is a hot topic in the media. With many obesity related diseases, like Type II diabetes (once referred to as adult onset diabetes), hitting kids at yo...
