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Dry winter helps regional golf courses generate additional revenue
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 9:39amRENO, Nev. - Winter is normally a dead time for golf courses in northern Nevada, but this year's dry winter weather allowed regional golf courses to stay open - and build revenue - during a typical...
New chief named at Nevada Highway Patrol
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 9:25amCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A veteran law enforcement officer is the new chief of the Nevada Highway Patrol.The appointment of Troy L. Abney was announced Monday by Public Safety Director Chris Perry....
Closing dates for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 8:46amDespite an unusual dry season that lasted through February, Lake Tahoe ski resorts benefitted from a series of March snowstorms that will extend the season for many.
Bomb squad responds to homemade explosive on Tallac Avenue
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 7:38amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Douglas Explosive Ordinance Disposal team was called in to handle a homemade explosive device found near 983 Tallac Avenue Tuesday morning.South Lake Tahoe p...
Court decision keeps OHV traffic off roads in Eldorado National Forest
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 2:00amPrescribed fires begin tomorrow on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations in the Andria Drive area of Kingsbury Grade, near Stateline, Nev., tomorrow, according to...
Rushed California bills compromise disclosure
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:52pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Among the many bills rushed through when lawmakers passed the state budget last year was one protecting teachers if the state had to resort to automatic spending cuts in t...
Forest Service announces spring 2012 recreation area opening dates
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the annual process of opening recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campgrounds, d...
Forest Service announces spring 2012 recreation area opening dates
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the annual process of opening recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campgrounds, d...
U.S. Alpine Championships to return to Squaw Valley in 2013
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:31pmOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - After a 10-year hiatus from the Golden State, the 2013 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships will return to the slopes of Squaw Valley.The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Associat...
U.S. Alpine Championships to return to Squaw Valley in 2013
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:31pmOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - After a 10-year hiatus from the Golden State, the 2013 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships will return to the slopes of Squaw Valley.The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Associat...
Kirkwood's Josh Daiek wins Freeskiing World Tour; Squaw's Sean Collin 2nd
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:29pmKIRKWOOD, 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 the l...
Kirkwood's Josh Daiek wins Freeskiing World Tour; Squaw's Sean Collin 2nd
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:29pmKIRKWOOD, 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 the l...
Little opposition over plan to boost Burning Man crowd size
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:26pmRENO (AP) - When it drew much smaller crowds in the 1990s, the Burning Man festival generated strong opposition from the Sierra Club and other groups over its impact to the northern Nevada desert.B...
Fitch Affirms South Tahoe Public Utility District with AA+; Rating Outlook Stable
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:06pmFitch Ratings affirmed South Tahoe Public Utility District on Monday as part of its ongoing survey of public agencies, noting the ratings outlook remains within the organization remains "stable."
The firm, which positions itself as a global rating agency dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data, gave the water and sewer district a AA+ rating, noting $10.8 million sewer revenue certificates of participation. The ratings agency also asserts that STPUD continues to have strong reserves in place that protects the district against a reduction in its property tax revenues.
Two percent TOT funds Tahoe City project; future money for Kings Beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 1:04pmThe existing 2 percent Transient Occupancy Tax, which is up for renewal on the June 5, 2012 ballot, has funded a number of North Lake Tahoe public improvement projects and services since voters first authorized it in 1996.
The renewal, called Measure F, is not a tax increase and, if passed, would continue to be paid by lodging guests only via the TOT bed tax when they spend the night in North Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe residents would not be taxed under Measure F.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Seek Additional Board Members
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:43pmTahoe Regional Young Professionals are seeking three new Board of Director positions: an Assistant Executive Director, Finance and Special Events Director. Application and nominations are being accepted until May 5. The current Board of Directors will conduct interviews, May 7-9, vote and announce the newest additions to the organization mid-May.
Lisa's home video capsules
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 11:40amEXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE(2011)* *1/2 (B-)Directed by Stephen DaldryStarring Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, Sandra Bullock, Max von Sydow, John Goodman, Viola Davis Warner//Rated PG-13//Drama//129...
Nevada tourism Rural Roundup to focus on developing authentic experiences
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 6:51am
Driving home the future of visitors and spending to the Silver State, the Nevada Commission on Tourism's annual Rural Roundup at Lake Tahoe April 18-20 will headline the acclaimed author of "The Experience Economy and Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want."
James H. Gilmore's book, whom he co-authored with Joe Pine, was recognized by Time magazine as one of the “Ten Ideas That Are Changing the World." In it he asserts that consumers want authentic products and experiences — something rural Nevada is singularly positioned to offer with its historic destinations and attractions.
Homewood Mountain Resort Extends its Season
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 3:20am
With the recent snowfall and fantastic spring conditions Homewood Mountain Resort will reopen the weekend of April 13-15, (Friday through Sunday) giving skiers and riders and extra weekend on the mountain.
Depending on weather conditions, the resort will plan to have the mountain open for guests from top to bottom. Shuttles will operate between the North/South lodges every five minutes throughout the weekend. As always, the shuttle rides are complimentary. Lifts open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
California advocates seek to cut school suspensions by tossing 'willful defiance' charge
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:17amSchool suspensions were once reserved for serious offenses including fighting and bringing weapons or drugs on campus. But these days they're just as likely for talking back to a teacher, cursing, walking into class late or even student eye rolling.
More than 40 percent of suspensions in California are for "willful defiance," or any behavior that disrupts class, and critics say it's a catchall that needs to be eliminated because it's overused for trivial offenses, disproportionately used against black and Latino boys and alienates the students who need most to stay in school.
Long-time Lake Tahoe lawman Les Lovell retires
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 1:41am
Since as far back as he could remember, Les Lovell wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The notions of keeping peace and preserving justice were always on his radar and for 30-plus years, the now-retired senior lieutenant for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Lake Tahoe Branch fulfilled his commitment.
Future uncertain for Spooner Lake's Cross Country Ski Area
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 1:17amSkiers and snowshoe enthusiasts may have seen the last of the groomed trails at Spooner Lake now that Max Jones and his wife, Patti McMullen, have an nounced they will no longer run the Cross Country Ski Area there.
South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission hosts Harrison Avenue Workshop
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 1:01amThe City of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will be hosting a Public Workshop on the design plans for the Harrison Avenue Streetscape and Public Improvement Project on April 12 at 4pm in the City Council Chambers.
Come see the progress on project design and give your input! The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12th at 4pm in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Road. Please contact Hilary Roverud, Development Services Director with any questions at (530) 542-6024 or hroverud@cityofslt.us
Opinion: United approach to Tahoe-Reno Games the correct decision
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:00amMinden-Tahoe Airport becoming a sports aviation center
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 1:59amLatest round of South Lake Tahoe neighborhood meetings on Tuesday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:58amYou’re invited to a Neighborhood Meeting hosted by the City of South Lake Tahoe. The meeting is for area #2 which includes; Tahoe Keys, Tahoe Island, Tahoe Valley and Gardner Mountain on Tuesday, April 17 at 5 pm at Tahoe Valley Elementary School in the MPR located at 943 Tahoe Island Dr.
South Tahoe Earth Day
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:44amSouth Tahoe Earth Day is back at the Bijou Community Park this year, across from the Lake Tahoe Community College, 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year's Earth Day has something for everyone, including a new Speaker Corner with talks on Tahoe Tessie, the history of Lake Tahoe, our edible Sierra and more. Our Kid Zone will be full of recycle-themed arts and crafts like
'Stars of Tomorrow' Talent Competition Applications Due April 20
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:37amThe 6th annual STARS of Tomorrow Talent Competition has been scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the South Tahoe Middle School MPR. Applications are due April 20.
The competition is open to students currently enrolled in the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in the South Tahoe area, both California and Nevada sides of the state line. This includes South Tahoe High, Whittell High and any student enrolled in a private high school program or an approved continuation or home-schooled program.
Free workshop: The Bullying Epidemic
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:18amEvent Date:
April 16, 2012 - 5:30pm
Is your child a bully or being bullied? Learn how to empower youth with tools to deal with put downs on and off school campuses at a workshop on Monday, April 16, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College board room.
Prepare for the El Dorado County Fair; entries being taken
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 11:53pm
Do you have a project you’ve been working on lately and now don’t know what to do with it? Enter it into the fair.
South Lake Tahoe entries will be picked up from library the week of May 8. There are some exceptions, for example, floriculture entries and baked items, need to be brought to the fair on their respective receiving days.
Entry guides for the “Grapest Show on Earth” — the 2012 El Dorado County Fair — are available online. Whether you’ve just begun a project or are looking to pick up a new hobby, browse through the entry guides.
