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Nevada tourism officials want residents to vacation in the Silver State. What’s your favorite place in Nevada?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 2:00amS. Tahoe tries to make special events less of a problem
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 1:59am
An angry citizenry prompted South Lake Tahoe officials to look closely at how it handles special events.
Guidelines were thoroughly discussed April 3 during a City Council workshop at which six members of the public gave their input, plus one letter was read into the record.
In light of arrest, community reflects on 31-year-old murder
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 6:30pmPolice have captured a suspect in one of the most haunting cold cases in South Lake Tahoe's history.Carmichael resident Andrew Evan Sanford, 50, was arrested March 28 on suspicion of killing 16-...
Early-morning traffic signals waste gas and add pollution
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 5:57pmI understand that the South Lake Tahoe traffic engineers program the traffic lights for optimal traffic flow and safety, but why program the insane two-minute red light stops at 5:30 a.m.? During m...
Saunders: Dems: Do as we say, not as we vote
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 5:56pm"Who killed the debt deal?" read The New York Times Magazine as it hyped its Sunday cover story as a "Washington whodunit."Author Matt Bai explained that "some of Washington's most connected Democr...
Kudos & Kindness: Community showed support for K-9 program
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 5:55pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association would like to thank The Cork & More for hosting the "Pints for Paws" fundraiser on March 15. We had an excellent turnout and the beer was great. Suppo...
Kudos & Kindness: South Shore businesses made Business Expo a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 5:45pmTahoeChamber would like to thank everyone involved for yet another amazing Business Expo! There were 96 exhibiting vendors and more than 1,100 event attendees. The event could not have happened wit...
Three myths about your back pain
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 5:40pmBack pain afflicts eight out of 10 Americans at some point in their lives, yet surveys show most people are misinformed about pain and its treatment. Here we set the record straight on three common...
Volunteers needed to help with trail work
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 5:33pmThe Carson Valley Trails Association is looking for volunteers to help with trail work days on the Fay-Luther and Genoa Trail systems.Anyone interested in helping is welcome to participate. No p...
Solar Project No Short-Term Energy Panacea For Nevada Office Of Military
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 3:58pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s Office of the Military figured it would be money ahead after entering into a contract with a firm to build solar panels on three of its sites around the state to supply it with electricity.
But today officials with the office won approval from the state Board of Examiners to seek $46,284 from a legislative contingency fund to pay excess utility costs. The reason is because the solar energy being provided under the contract is costing the agency more than if it purchased electricity directly from NV Energy.
GPS helps aid in two separate South Lake Tahoe area search and rescue operations
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 3:39pmCell phones equipped with GPS technology helped in two successful search and rescue missions in South Lake Tahoe over the weekend.
On Saturday a fast-moving weather front moved into the Lake Tahoe area, creating blizzard-like conditions. The storm caught visiting San Diego resident Robert Barber by surprise. He had gone for a walk into the woods off Kiowa Street in South Lake Tahoe and at around 2 p.m. as the storm intensified, he became disoriented due to almost zero visibility.
Sierra Terrain Park Take Over Tuesday; Telegrass Festival this weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 3:26pmTaking advantage of the recent storms that dumped 19 inches of snow at Sierra-at-Tahoe, Stian Solberg and the rest of the crew do some shredding as seen in this video.
SLTPD officers enhancing patrols for those texting, using cell phones
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 3:50pmDouglas ranks healthiest county in Nevada
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 2:09pmA new study rates Douglas County as Nevada's healthiest county, while Mineral County ranks the least healthy.
The national study released Tuesday was conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Sugar Pine Foundation fundraiser at Eagles Nest Lounge
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 1:45pmJoin the Sugar Pine Foundation for a fundraiser event at the Eagles Nest Lounge at the top of Kingsbury Grade on April 19th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. This family fun event will feature a chili cook off, music, a raffle, and activities for the kids. Proceeds to benefit the Sugar Pine Foundation’s mission to save the sugar pine and other white pines from Eurasian white pine blister rust. For more information visit www.sugarpinefoundation.org or call 650-814-9565.
Details remain vague with arrest in nearly 32-year South Lake Tahoe murder of Richard Swanson
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 12:39pm
Authorities have arrested a Carmichael, Calif., man suspected in the 1980 South Lake Tahoe gas station robbery and murder of 16-year-old Richard Swanson.
After nearly 32 years, On March 28, Andrew Sanford, 50, was arrested and booked in the Sacramento County Jail for the alleged murder of Swanson. The robbery and homicide happened on Aug. 14, 1980 in South Lake Tahoe at what was then the Shell Gas Station located at the “Y” on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road. Details of the case have been kept tightly under wraps.
Could Nevada’s ‘stand your ground’ law spark a Trayvon-like case?
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 12:15pmLeague to Save Lake Tahoe partners with Aveda Earth Month to Keep Tahoe Blue
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 10:25am
This April, the League to Save Lake Tahoe will partner with Aveda's Earth Month 2012 campaign in which local Northern California and Nevada Aveda salons raise money to help Keep Tahoe Blue.
Lake Tahoe resorts welcome spring with events and new snow
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 9:29am
Spring is in the air at Lake Tahoe, and Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are gearing up for spring skiing and riding with concerts, competitions and new snow. The three resorts each received between 12-21 inches of snow since Saturday, March 31, and March snowfall totals range from 110-146 inches.
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge Project Open House Event Well-Attended
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 9:19am
More than 100 people attended the March 29 Open House event to learn about the Edgewood Tahoe Lodge Project, a 194-room LEED-designed hotel with significant environmental improvements located adjacent to the Edgewood Clubhouse. The project will help boost the local economy and include a bistro-style restaurant, large conference meeting space, a spa, lakefront recreation, and links to nearby bike and walking trails.
Grape vine supply dries up for those wanting to expand
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 2:00amVaccinations necessary before start of next school year
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: Higher gas prices requires rethinking habits
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 2:00amWater content inching up, but still well below normal
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 1:59amSuspect in 1980 S. Lake Tahoe murder case behind bars
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 2:59pmCops: 7 dead, 3 hurt in Oakland Christian school shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 1:28pmOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A gunman opened fire Monday at a Christian university in California, killing at least seven people, wounding three more and setting off an intense, chaotic manhunt that ended...
Mancuso to promote Tahoe license plates
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 1:28pmRENO, Nev. - U.S. Ski Team champion and Olympic gold medalist Julia Mancuso is lending her support to raise money for Lake Tahoe environmental projects.The Squaw Valley resident will appear in tele...
Haase has been dribbling toward success since he was a kid in S. Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 2:00pmArrest made in 31-year South Lake Tahoe Richard Swanson murder case; Carmichael, Calif. man faces charges
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:46pm
A Carmichael, Calif., man has been arrested in the 31-year-old murder case of Richard Swanson, South Lake Tahoe police report.
On March 28, 2012 Andrew Sanford, 50, of Carmichael, was arrested and booked in the Sacramento County Jail for the murder of Richard Swanson. The robbery/homicide occurred on Aug. 14, 1980 in South Lake Tahoe at what was then the Shell Gas Station located at the “Y” on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road, according to a press statement.
Arrest made in 31-year-old murder case
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On March 28, Andrew Sanford, 51, of Carmichael, Calif. was arrested on suspicion of the murder of 16-year-old Richard Swanson on Aug. 14, 1980, according to a statemen...
Ski Legend Mancuso Promotes Lake Tahoe Plates, Tahoe Projects
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:35am
Julia Mancuso, coming off gold-winning performances in the super-G and giant slalom Friday and Saturday at the U.S. ski championships in Colorado, has agreed to appear in TV and radio spots promoting the California and Nevada Lake Tahoe license plates.
Final performance of 'The Royal Family' to take place tonight
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 8:48amThe final performance of South Tahoe High School's "The Royal Family" will take place tonight at 7 p.m. Saturday's performance was canceled due to severe weather.Tickets will be available at the do...
Nevadans warned as spring brings out bears
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 8:43amRENO, Nev. - State officials are urging western Nevada residents to exercise caution as spring brings the promise of bear and human conflicts.Gov. Brian Sandoval says living in bear country require...
