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Letter to the Editor: Republicans have gone further to the right
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:14amI disagree with Debra Saunders' column, in which she claims President Barack Obama has moved the Democratic party to the far left when, in fact, it is the Republicans who have become more extreme.A...
Letter to the Editor: Snowglobe did more harm than good
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:13amSnowglobe ... in my opinion, an event that may have created an "economic boom" for the city, county and whatever. But what of us property owners who experienced thousands of dollars in damages from...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Superfoods that will rock your taste buds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:10amThis week's news touted superfoods. These functional foods are nutrient-dense and promise to help you stay lean and healthy. As a health author, this is nothing new to me. My fridge contains ple...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Superfoods that will rock your taste buds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:10amThis week's news touted superfoods. These functional foods are nutrient-dense and promise to help you stay lean and healthy. As a health author, this is nothing new to me. My fridge contains ple...
Lahontan hires executive director from outside Tahoe basin
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:33am
The Lahontan Water Quality Control Board has hired an executive director from outside the agency to replace Harold Singer who is retiring.
Patty Zwarts will be leaving her position with CalRecyle where she works in the Materials Management and Local Assistance Division. She was not available for comment.
Regional golf courses offering deals to balance budget
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:00amForecasters say tornado touched down near Stockton
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:57amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The National Weather Service says a tornado has touched down a few miles outside of Stockton.Meteorologist Johnny Powell says the tornado tipped over an empty tractor trai...
March foreclosure activity down to near 5-year low
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:54amLOS ANGELES (AP) - More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, setting the stage for a surge in properties repossessed by lenders this year.The number of homes that received first-time fo...
Vail Resorts completes $18M Kirkwood deal
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:51amBROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) - Vail Resorts Inc. has completed the purchase of Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., and some undeveloped sites near the ski resort for about $18 million.Vail Re...
Ownership of Tahoe Biltmore property may be up for grabs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:38amCRYSTAL BAY, Nev. - A key loan financing the multi-million dollar renovation of the Tahoe Biltmore property showed up on regional real estate listings last week, spurring questions about the Bou...
Caltrans testing avalanche equipment in Meyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 8:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists and residents to expect to hear loud booms on Highway 50 near Christmas Valley and Meyers starting today at about 8 a.m and lasting until a...
Permits to cut wood in Tahoe National Forest available in May
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: A house call could lower water bills, consumption
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 2:00amUSFS multimillion dollar South Shore fuels reduction project to start this summer
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 1:24amReport: Nevada Ranks In Top 20 For Economic Competitiveness
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:57pmNevada’s polices of low taxes and small government ranked it 18th among states in its ability to compete and grow its economy, according to a report released today by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of April 11-17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:47pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012.
Study: Young people pick transit over personal vehicle
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 6:40pmGroup works to find and name South Lake Tahoe area peak in memory of fallen soldiers
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 1:22pm
At the urging of Congressman Tom McClintock, R-Calif., a committee has been formed to find an unnamed mountain peak seen from South Lake Tahoe that will be dedicated to fallen U.S. soldiers from the area.
Congressman McClintock's office approached the U.S. Forest Service about opportunities for a memorial. Forest Supervisor Nancy Gibson came up with the idea of naming an unnamed peak as one of the options for a memorial on National Forest System lands.
Yonder Mountain String Band's old-time music with state-of-the-art technology
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:38pmAfter almost 14 years of existence, Yonder Mountain String Band is still expanding musical horizons and taking its high country sound on the road to its ever-expanding fan base. The Colorado gro...
Dead Winter Carpenters follow YMSB again
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:34pmThe Dead Winter Carpenters enjoyed tangible success over the last year, selling out its first gig with a cover charge in the Crystal Bay Casino's Crown Room in February. With a brand new album s...
Kelly Monteith pays a visit to Harveys Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:29pmOver the past decade that we've been up here The Improv has become one the premier clubs (although I like to think of us more as a theater in the Cabaret room) for both new comics and seasoned a...
Meet the new 'Pie,' same as the old 'Pie'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:23pmFor those wondering what ever happened to the "American Pie" gang of 1999, this fourquel finds its membership attending their 13th high school reunion. The gathering is an excuse for pals, Jim, ...
Sierra-at-Tahoe extends season through April 22; Customer Appreciation Day on April 23
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:21pmThanks to Mother Nature’s late-season generosity, Sierra-at-Tahoe will extend its season and remain open with full operations every day through Sunday, April 22. Customer Appreciation Day is on Monday, April 23.
Skiers and riders of all ages can purchase a lift ticket for $20 on April 23. All of the proceeds raised from the day’s lift ticket sales will be donated to sponsor youth recreation and education including youth baseball, soccer, swimming, and other youth activities.
Tragic crash leads to changes at Reno National Championship Air Races
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 11:12amRENO - Following an extensive update on last year's crash of a highly modified P-51 Mustang at the Reno National Championship Air Races, the National Transportation Safety Board issued seven saf...
Kirkwood's Josh Daiek wins Freeskiing World Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:12amKIRKWOOD, Calif. - Another sunny spring day greeted the world's best big-mountain freeskiers for the final day of competition of the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour at Kirkwood on Sunday.Held to th...
Whittell drops two against Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:10amTRUCKEE, Nev. - Nearly a month into the season, the Truckee and Whittell softball teams finally found themselves playing at lake-level, facing off at Truckee River Regional Park on Saturday."It was...
Pop Warner looking for volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:09amThe South Tahoe Pop Warner is looking for volunteers for the upcoming season. Any and all positions need to be filled, all positions are volunteer. You do not need to have a child in Pop Warner to ...
Eric Nageotte-Lowe memorial fundraiser to be held
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:06amThe Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial Fundraiser is the largest annual fundraiser to support the Heavenly Freestyle Team. The event is a celebration of the life of former team member Eric Nageotte-Lowe.N...
Proud to Say: Still fishin'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:05amIf there is one thing I have learned about fishing, it is that it takes patience. In my case that patience has to stretch beyond a slow morning of fishing, but over several outings and many, many ...
Six yearling bears nursed at Lake Tahoe are returned back to Mother Nature
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 8:09am
Rehabilitated through Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, a total of six orphaned bear cubs have been returned to the wild this spring, ending the California Department of Fish and Game's 2012 yearling bear release program.
The cubs were found in various locations around the state in the summer months of 2011 and were rehabilitated at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care prior to being judged ready to return to the wild. The state program is ongoing and will continue as new cubs come into the facility.
Letter to the Editor: Best Management Practices
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:00amIn response to Mark Allione's letter to the editor "Worst Management Practices," on March 21: Mark makes many good points. He is correct that the program could be improved by more participation by ...
Does TRPA's regional plan fit our environmental goals?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:00amThank you for printing articles by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency executive director and North Tahoe Preservation Alliance representative regarding the proposed TRPA Regional Plan (April 7-10 e...
Saunders: Where are all the moderate Democrats?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:00amPresident Barack Obama chastised the media last week. "I think that there is oftentimes the impulse to suggest that if the two parties are disagreeing, then they're equally at fault and the truth l...
OBITUARY: Audra Maddox Strum
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:00amMay 29, 1916 BApril 3, 2012 DOn Tuesday April 3, 2012, much beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, Audra Maddox Strum departed this life. Audra was born in D...
New speed limit signs posted
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:00amCaltrans has began installing new speed limit signs throughout South Lake Tahoe.The agency increased the speed limit by 5 mph on Highway 50 entering Meyers, on Highway 50 between Meyers and Sout...
City manager a finalist for job in Oregon
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:00amSouth Lake Tahoe City Manager Tony O'Rourke is among the finalists in the running for the city manager position in Medford, Ore.On Tuesday, the Medford Mail Tribune reported O'Rourke, William Ko...
Suspect arrested after allegedly attacking guards, damaging elevator
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:00amDouglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 30-year-old North Highlands, Calif., man on suspicion of assault and vandalism late Sunday night after he allegedly attacked two casino security guards ...
