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November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:55am
By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
Community rallies around local teen
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:40amWhile students at South Tahoe High School are settling into their class routines and the sports teams are hitting the fields for early practice, one seat and one spot in the lineup are still emp...
Barton part of consortium awarded $350000
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Opinion: Police enforcement reduces accidents in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:27amOver the summer, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department conducted a directed traffic enforcement program targeting violators in residential neighborhoods. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-police-e...
Driver of sedan injures leg in head-on crash on
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:54pmNevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen told Lake Tahoe News the driver of the Dodge sedan was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno for a “significant injury to the leg.” A truck carrying Lake Tah...
Report rips how SLTFD functions, says keep station 2
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:54pmSouth Lake Tahoe is not closing a fire station, even though the prospect of doing so has been discussed for several months. However, other changes besides personnel are in the works. sltfd “The bigges...
El Dorado supes expand Tahoe district beyond the basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:54pmNorma Santiago. Supervisors approved the plan – which is likely to be in effect until 2021 – on a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Norma Santiago dissenting. Santiago had pushed to keep her district close to...
STHS tennis teams split against Bishop Manogue
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 7:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe girls' tennis team remained undefeated on the season beating Bishop Manogue on the road, while the boys suffered their first loss of the season to Bishop ...
Job cuts expected at Thursday special meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 5:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - More than two dozen city positions could be eliminated at a special meeting of the city council this week.The council will meet Thursday night to discuss and possibly ado...
Council approves marijuana dispensary ordinance
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 5:57pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The city council gave final approval to an ordinance regulating medical marijuana dispensaries Tuesday.The ordinance will limit the number of dispensary permits issued by...
Council moves towards sign ordinance changes
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 5:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe businesses could be bathed in blue and white Christmas lights under changes proposed to the city's sign ordinance this week.Businesses would be allowe...
Man suffers serious injuries in 50 crash
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 5:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic on U.S. Highway 50 near Glenbrook was slowed for more than five hours Tuesday following a wreck that sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries.About 1...
La Niña Is Back: Another Wild Winter on the way?
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 4:40pmLa Niña is officially back, according to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), and since La Niña contributed to a very wild 2010-2011 winter across the U.S. and Europe, a natural meteorological question is whether the same thing will happen this winter.
New landmark installed at Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:57am
After two months of sweat, scrapes, carving and lots of attention paid to detail, a new sign went up Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, marking a generation of landmarks that bring in an all-encompassing natural environment perspective.
With the design furnished by Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Jeanette Minier developed, constructed and hand-carved the sign which is now perched at the entrance of the golf course at 2500 Emerald Bay Road. Final touches with masonry continues.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Community support appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:53amOn behalf of everyone involved is organizing the spaghetti dinner fundraiser and the Jazzercise class benefit for the Higgins family, we want to thank everyone who donated prizes and cash to raise ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Second Annual Sample the Sierra was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:51amIf you were not on Ski Run Boulevard Sept. 4, then you might have been the only one.Crowds of people lined up to taste local food and wine at the second year of the Sample the Sierra farm to fork f...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for golf classic support
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:49amTahoe Senior Plaza's Board President, David Kelly, the Tahoe Senior Plaza Board of Directors, and Tahoe Senior Plaza's administrator Shelia Cooper would like to thank the following businesses for s...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: New bike trail welcomed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:45amCongratulations on the new bike trail. I am a part time resident of Lake Tahoe and I am encouraged to see the development of more bike trails and hiking trails. Lake Tahoe is an incredible place an...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Widowed Persons Association annual picnic well attended
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:43amThe Annual was enjoyed by all members attending at Tahoe Verde Clubhouse and Park area on Sept. 28. Hot dogs and hamburgers were furnished by the club and gourmets delights like casseroles, dips, c...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Spiritual experience at Ministry of Love
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:38amI would like to share about a wonderful spiritual community called the Ministry of Love. I have found a home among the warm and accepting people in this group led by Rev. Mary Ellen Youngs, an orda...
International Gold, Silver, and Diamond Buyers comming to south shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:16amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The International Gold, Silver, and Diamond Buyers will be making a stop in South Lake Tahoe Sept. 19 -24 at the Quality Inn & Suites, located at 3838 Lake Tahoe Blvd.The...
Rumors persist in IHOP investigation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. - A week after the IHOP shooting, investigators continue to piece together the last 72 hours of Eduardo Sencion's life in an effort to figure out what precipitated the Carson City...
Motorcyclist killed in Spooner grade accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:40amMINDEN, Nev. - A Minden man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Highway 50 on Saturday just east of the Carson-Douglas line.Edwin Bruno-Mazariego, 25, was riding a green Kawasaki ZX600P motorcyc...
Nevada Guard remembers, eulogizes shooting victims
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:36amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Few moments in life tug on the heartstrings more than the playing of Amazing Grace on bagpipes after the death of three battle buddies. It's the type of moment that makes gro...
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe to Give $28,000 to Local Nonprofits
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:25amRather than funding many smaller projects as in the past, this year Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Foundation, Inc. (SISLT) will distribute $28,000 to a maximum of five local nonprofit organizations. The goal of this new approach is to encourage applicants to think big and create increasingly impactful programs for the community.
Rumors persist a week after deadly IHOP shooting
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 7:42amA week after the IHOP shooting, investigators continue to piece together the last 72 hours of Eduardo Sencion's life in an effort to figure out what precipitated the man's deadly rampage that ended in five deaths including Florence Donovan-Gunderson of South Lake Tahoe, Major Heath Kelly, of Reno; Sgt. 1st Class Christian Riege of Carson City and Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney of Reno. Go here for the latest story filed by the Nevada Appeal's F.T. Norton.
Disease killing off Nevada bighorn sheep
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Traffic on Hwy. 50 in S. Tahoe about to move even slower
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 4:32amCaltrans says to expect up to 10-minute delays on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe between Fremont Avenue and Trout Creek Bridge beginning Sept. 14. Crews will begin grinding and paving operations as pa...
Lightning sparks fires; rain falling in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 2:59amThe Tahoe National Forest just before 5pm Saturday said lightning has ignited two small fires. The French Fire — at French Meadows Dam Spillway is a single ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lightning-spark...
16 Year Old Continues Underwater Dream
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 7:58pm
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September 17, 2011 (All day) South Shore Lake Tahoe local Sid Loomis continues her work with the Undersea Voyager Project in Catalina on September 17. The 16-year-old was part of the original crew that brought a submersible to Lake Tahoe in May of 2009 to study Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf, as well as projects in Catalina and Bodega Bay in 2010.
On Saturday, Sept. 17 team leader Scott Cassell will scuba dive from Catalina to Cabrillo Aquarium near Long Beach for a study on sharks.
Flash flood watch continues through 11 p.m.
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 4:45pmUpdate 6:05 p.m.: Moderate to heavy rainfall has been reported in isolated areas around South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, along with several lightning strikes. Lightning likely caused one spot fire high in the trees south of the intersection of Highway 50 and 89 in Meyers. It appeared, however, that heavy rain doused the flames.
Meanwhile, a flash flood watch remains in effect until 11 tonight for portions of California and Western Nevada including the greater Lake Tahoe area, Carson City and Reno.
Motorcyclist killed in Spooner grade accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 4:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Minden man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Highway 50 on Saturday just east of the Carson-Douglas line.Edwin Bruno-Mazariego, 25, was riding a green Kawasaki ...
Slain soldiers remembered
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 4:15pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - After the stories were told and the honors bestowed, the Last Roll Call on Sunday was like a punch to the gut."Major Heath Kelly. Major Heath Oscar Kelly," First Sgt. Roger W...
Power restored to about 3,500 Liberty Energy customers
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 4:11pmLiberty Energy reports that power has been restored after a brief outage in South Lake Tahoe this afternoon that affected about 3,500 customers.
Power went out at about 2:30 this afternoon and was fully restored by 3:15 p.m., said Randy Kelly, manager for Liberty Energy. The outage stretched along Pioneer Trail, to Black Bart and included Lake Tahoe Community College and the South Tahoe Public Utility District sewer plant, Kelly said.
Lakeview Commons project subject of talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 3:32pmRay Lacey, deputy director of California Tahoe Conservancy, and Hilary Hodges, director of Development Services for South Lake Tahoe, will be at the South ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lakeview-commons...
Power outage hits more than 3,000 homes
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 3:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Energy reported a power outage that affected more than 3,000 customers in the South Lake Tahoe area. Affected houses range from near the airport to Al Tahoe, and ...
Douglas County man dies in motorcycle crash on Spooner
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 2:54pmA 25-year-old Minden man died Saturday in a motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 50 east of the Douglas County line on Spooner, seven miles west of Highway 395 in Carson City, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
According to NHP Trooper Chuck Allen, Edwin Bruno-Mazariego was riding his green 2008 Kawasaki ZX600P motorcycle east bound on the four-lane highway. For reasons still unknown, he failed to negotiate a left hand curve and departed the travel lane striking the adjacent section of guardrail.
Opinion: Government is failing the people
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 2:34pmIn the Tahoe basin, the TRPA can be compared to government by the few, a select group that is corrupt because they have not made the rules and law clear. Thus, they are capricious and arbitrary. Thing...
Stateline casinos rake in the cash in July
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 2:33pmJuly has also become the busiest summer month on the South Shore, and throughout Lake Tahoe, because more schools start in August. It also helped that the weather was near perfect, which is a huge dra...
Taco eating contest at MontBleu nets Kings Beach man $1,000 (PHOTO GALLERY)
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 11:55am
The first of its kind Lake Tahoe Taco Eat-Off Challenge at MontBleu Resort, Casino and Spa was won Saturday by Erik Irwin from Kings Beach. He ate 14 tacos in 10 minutes to take home $1,000 in cash. That's nearly three pounds of food! Check out some of these photos from the event, hosted at Cafe Del Sol.
South Shore casino winnings up 25 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 11:38amCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Nevada casinos have won $860 million in July and posted a 3.7 percent gain compared to the same month last year as the state's biggest gambling centers showed small impr...
Autumn Fest at Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden Sept. 25
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 10:23am
How does your Lake Tahoe garden grow? Count the ways at the fifth annual Autumn Fest on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden located at Lake Tahoe Community College.
More city services on the chopping block; budget meeting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 9:07amBy Li Terrell
A special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss the 2011-12 budget will be held this Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. Not only is this the first look the public will have at the proposed budget, but this may be the only opportunity for public input before layoffs in crucial departments like streets and recreation. The regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Improv host reflects on 9/11 2001 show
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 7:50amComedians get paid to make people laugh. But what do you do on a day when it seemed the whole nation was crying? On the night of September 11, 2001, 200 people had tickets to see three comedians at the Improv comedy club at South Tahoe. Improv host Howie Nave reflects on that night in this story filed by Sacramento's News Channel 10.
Stateline casinos see 25 percent revenue increase in July
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 7:27amGood news for South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos to report this morning. Stateline gaming establishments saw a 25.42 percent increase in revenue over July 2010 figures, according to figures released today from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Statewide casinos had an overall 3.66 percent increase in "gaming win" for the month.
Finding a Crowd-Free Tahoe: Car camping from a canoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 6:00amCaples Lake sits like a jeweled ring on the bony fingers of Carson Pass. Though man-made, this body of water holds the royal view of the range. Black Butte, Round Top, the Sisters - the postcard pa...
Grant designed to bring public closer to Lake Tahoe Lake Champlain ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 2:07amKey to the project will beimmersive 3D visualizations of lake and watershed processes with the Lake Tahoe portion being housed in the Otellini 3D ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../grant-designed-to-bring-p...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 10:28pmCall (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and other information on adopting a pet . For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-adoptable...
9/11: A generation loses its innocence in a New
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 10:22pm1-12 about how Lake Tahoe is tied to 9/11. By Stephen Ward. When you're young, you have a peculiar way of gauging things. Some children worry about a new school because of the size or shape of a f...
Douglas County man in custody on kidnapping
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 10:22pmDeputies said the vehicle Wilcher was driving belongs to his mother, which he had reportedly stolen earlier today. The youth was not injured, deputies said. Wilcher was being held on $332000 bail. — L...
