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Budget gift Treats from Lake Tahoe Chocolate Factory
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 3:04amImagine your friends opening a tin of his special Peppermint Bark Pecan Turtles Rocky Road Chocolate Mints or having the fun Tahoe Smores or the specialty ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget-gift-trea...
Officer involved shooting in Gardnerville; deputy fatally shoots man
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 8:04pm
By Sgt Jim Halsey, Public Information Officer, DCSO
On Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at approximately 2:10 pm, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to what was reported as a dead body lying outside of a white truck in the Gardnerville Cemetery.
A DCSO deputy arrived on-scene approximately six minutes later and found an adult male, later identified as 77 year-old David Pendleton, in the cemetery near the described truck. Pendleton was holding a shotgun in his hands.
Ski report: No snow in the forecast
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 5:48pmThe weather pattern in the Lake Tahoe Basin is getting repetitive — sunny and cold. But those overnight lows mean resorts are making snow. And this translates to more resorts being able to open in the...
Opinion: Everyone deserves a little holiday cheer
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 5:48pmIt's that time of year of holiday parties. They range from subdued affairs to extravagant undertakings. Some people have commented on Lake Tahoe News publicly and to Lake Tahoe News privately abou...
Caltrans finishes three Tahoe Basin road projects
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 5:23pmConstruction has wrapped up on three roadwork projects in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin, Caltrans reports Wednesday in a news release. The projects were designed to improve water quality and traffic safety in the region.
Three Nevada Pearl Harbor Survivors Honored At Capitol Ceremony On 70th Anniversary
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 3:21pm
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval honored three Pearl Harbor survivors today on the 70th anniversary of the attack that brought the United States into World War II.
Free Ski Lift Tickets as Tahoe Fund Launches 2nd Annual Plate for Powder Program
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:21pm
The Tahoe Fund announced today that 12 major Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between December 12 and April 15.
Nevada, California attorney generals team up on mortgage misconduct
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 12:50pmMINDEN, Nev. - The attorneys general of Nevada and California are teaming up in a joint investigation to aid homeowners who have been harmed by misconduct and fraud in the mortgage industry.Califor...
'Sing Christmas' choral performance in Squaw
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 12:31pmThe Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College, directed by Susan Horst, ... The chorus will be accompanied by a string ensemble comprised of Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sing-christmas-ch...
Ski report: No snow in the forecast
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 12:31pmThe weather pattern in the Lake Tahoe Basin is getting repetitive — sunny and cold. But those overnight lows mean resorts are making snow. And this translates ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-n...
Lahontan: Lake clarity at any cost, no matter what
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 12:31pmBy Kathryn Reed. More than one billion dollars — $1000000000 – is what has been spent on the environmental improvement program in the Lake Tahoe Basin. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lahontan-lake-clari...
Opinion: TMDL really means Total Madness
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 12:31pmFour simple letters, TMDL, spell significant consequences for the city of South Lake Tahoe, and the entire Lake Tahoe Basin. What started with the best of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-tmdl-rea...
Forest Service, ARAMARK to remove Zephyr Cove Resort fuel tanks
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:54amBy Cheva Heck
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is working with permit-holder ARAMARK Parks and Destinations to pull three underground fuel storage tanks and remove contaminated soil at Zephyr Cove Resort. Zephyr Cove Resort is open for business as usual. The work will be visible to the highway and to resort visitors.
Tahoe tensions over environment explored in news segment
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:35amA new Nevada law could force the state to withdraw from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the bi-state agency designed to protect Lake Tahoe. Many do not want Nevada to leave the agency, but others say making the threat was important to protect the future of the lake — and it is working. Go here for the story from KRNV and MyNews4.com.
Pearl Harbor survivors return to ships after death
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:15amHONOLULU (AP) - Lee Soucy decided five years ago that when he died he wanted to join his shipmates killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor.Soucy lived to be 90, passing away just last year. On Tuesday...
Pearl Harbor survivors group: We will disband
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:12amPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) - About 120 survivors of the Pearl Harbor bombing commemorated the Japanese attack and the thousands who lost their lives that day 70 years ago by observing a moment of si...
Squaw, Alpine Meadows offer value-added weekend ski and ride lessons
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 10:24amThis weekend, beginner skiers and riders can take their first turns on the snow at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows for just $30 including a beginner lift ticket, rental equipment and lessons during the 12th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Chamber trip to China results in many lessons
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 8:09amOn Oct. 17, 36 loosely connected individuals departed for China on TahoeChamber.org's first international TahoeChamber Trek. We developed and deepened relationships while experiencing the mystique ...
GUEST COLUMN: TMDL, who's going to pay for it?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 8:07amFour simple letters, TMDL, (Total Maximum Daily Load), spell significant consequences for the city of South Lake Tahoe, and the entire Tahoe basin. What started with the best of science and intenti...
Note from the publisher: Going the next step for our subscribers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 8:04amThe satisfaction and loyalty of our customers is very important to us at the Tribune, so we are excited to be launching a new program that has been created exclusively for our valued home delivery ...
California Conservation Corps marks 35 years with work throughout the state
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 7:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Conservation Corps has now been around for 35 years, but don't expect to see balloons or birthday celebrations. Instead, the CCC will mark the anniversary ...
iPad winner collects his prize
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 7:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Daily Tribune Publisher Kimberly Kuntz presents Sean Montgomery with a new iPad at the Tribune's offices. Montgomery was randomly chosen from people who responded t...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 7:48am* Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches.* Place the tree in plain water immediately after recutting the trunk at least one-half in...
Snow still weeks away, meteorologists say
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 7:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Yes, it's a La Nia year. No, it doesn't mean that there will be as much snow as last year. That's the message the National Weather Service is trying to make people awa...
Athletes returning to wool to stay warm, dry
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:24amBy Blair Anthony Robertson, Sacramento Bee. In the past 15 or 20 years, there have been countless technical advances in clothing for athletes and active folks. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../athletes-re...
One-third of California kids are overweight
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:24amBy Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle. Nearly a third of California schoolchildren have so much body fat they are considered high risk for health problems, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../one-third-of-...
El Dorado County / Tahoe Roadwork Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:24amToday's Date: December 2, 2011, 2011 #11-298. District: District 3 - Marysville, http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3. Jody Jones, District Director. Contact: Deanna ...www.laketahoenews.net/wp-content/......
Precautions urged to deal with ongoing cold temps
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:24amThe California Emergency Management Agency is urging residents throughout the state to accelerate their winter weather preparedness efforts in response to a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../precautions-ur...
S. Tahoe library plots monthly book club selections
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:24amMarch 21: “Tahoe Beneath the Surface” by Scott Lankford. April 18: “Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. May 16: “The Irresistible Henry House” by Lisa ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-libra...
Attorneys General of California and Nevada Announce Mortgage Investigation Alliance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:05am
Attorneys General Kamala D. Harris of California and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada announced Tuesday that their states have entered into a joint investigation alliance designed to assist homeowners who have been harmed by misconduct and fraud in the mortgage industry.
By forging this alliance, California and Nevada will combine investigative resources, including litigation strategies, information, and evidence gathered through their respective ongoing investigations, assisting each state as it pursues independent prosecutions.
Outdoors with Don Q: Some personal memories from the year 2011
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:00am
By Don Quilici
As I look forward to the year of 2012 with high expectations, hopes and dreams, this is a good time to reflect back on some selected personal memories from the rapidly ending year of 2011. Here are my top memories:
New license plate to help fund programs
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 9:40pmBy the Nevada Department of Wildlife
After a five-year journey, the Nevada Department of Wildlife's (NDOW) first-ever license plate has been released!
Proceeds from the sale of the "Conserve Wildlife" plate will provide sorely needed funding for NDOW's wildlife education and volunteer programs.
Nevada Wildlife Commission OKs Lake Tahoe crayfish harvest
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 9:19pmA Nevada man could begin pulling crayfish out of Lake Tahoe's waters by next spring following action by state wildlife officials. The Nevada Wildlife Commission on Dec. 3 unanimously approved regulations authorizing the commercial harvest of crayfish from Tahoe's Nevada waters. More hurdles need to be cleared by other agencies.
South Lake Tahoe Ranked 3rd for Winter Vacation Destination
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 8:57pmTripAdvisor announced America’s top winter vacation rental getaways for 2011 and South Lake Tahoe was ranked third as a top destination. The ranking is based on TripAdvisor vacation rental inquiry data for the winter months.
TRPA Taking Holiday Donations for Families in Need
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 8:12pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is partnering with Christmas Cheer All Year and St. Theresa’s Catholic Church to collect donations for local families in need this holiday season.
“We are concerned that so many local families are struggling right now,” said Joanne Marchetta, Executive Director for TRPA. “We want to help make sure that no local child goes without warm clothes and that families don’t go hungry this holiday season.”
S. Tahoe library plots monthly book club selections
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 7:12pmMeetings are in the library conference room; 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Dates and books: Dec. 21: Bring your favorite poem to share. Jan. 18: “Triangle: The Fire That Changed America” b...
City pushes for Measure S refinancing
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 4:53pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority will consider refinancing bonds sold under Measure S following a request by the city of South Lake Tahoe...
5 U.S. women in top 30 in downhill; Vonn dominates
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 3:29pmBy USSA. LAKE LOUISE, Alberta — Lindsey Vonn of Vail rocketed to her second Audi FIS Alpine World Cup downhill win in as many days Saturday to notch the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-u-s-women-in-top...
Registration under way for annual Nature Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 3:29pmRegistration under way for annual Nature Bowl. Posted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 5th, 2011 | no responses. By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../registration-un...
Artist's final brush stroke came too soon
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 3:29pmRobert Schimmel is a professional artist and teacher in South Lake Tahoe as well as host of “Lake Tahoe Art Scene” on KTHO radio on Thursdays at 5:15pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../artists-final-brus...
Gift idea: Friends of the library membership
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 3:29pmPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Buy your friends a membership for the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gift-idea-...
Ski report: Groomers doing their job
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 3:29pmSki report: Groomers doing their job. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 6th, 2011 | no responses. It's looking like it will be a beautiful ski day. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-rep...
House engulfed in flames — all to train firefighters
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 3:29pmBy Kathryn Reed. Smoke fills the air. It's hard to see. Flames all around. It doesn't matter. No time to think; just time to instinctively react. Someone up the narrow ...www.laketahoenews.net...
Financial cracks emerge in South Tahoe ice rink deal
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 3:29pmWhile there is no proving meetings occurred between John Upton, the lone paid employee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../financial-crac...
LTSS Chamber Wine Walk BAHM!
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:28pm
Join the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber for a Winter Wine Walk BAHM on December 8th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Check in at the Marriott Grand Residence and visit our member businesses while socializing with fellow chamber members.
Tickets are just $10 for members/$20 non and include food & beverages, raffle prizes, ice skating and more. Complimentary valet parking provided by the Marriott Grand Residence. See Tahoechamber.org for more information or call (775) 588-1728.
Nevada QB Fajardo WAC freshman of year
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo has been named the Western Athletic Conference freshman of the year.Fajardo led the WAC with a 71.4 percent completion rate. He didn't become the W...
No. 22 Southern Miss to face Nevada in Hawaii Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 11:53amHONOLULU (AP) - Conference USA champions Southern Mississippi will face Western Athletic Conference runner-up Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl.The 22nd-ranked Golden Eagles (11-2) and the Wolf Pack (7-5) ...
LTSS Chamber Workshop: "Incorporating, is it for You?"
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 11:42am
The Lake Tahoe south Shore Chamber of Commerce is hosting an incorporation workshop December 7 at 10:00am in the Chamber conference room.
Are you a sole proprietor? What can Incorporating do for you?
Guest speakers Chris Mann & John Urrutia from Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP will go over the benefits of incorporating your business.
For more details, see the chamber website or call (775)588-1728.
Raiders don't have time to rest
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 11:29amALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders don't have much time to get over Sunday's lopsided loss in Miami.With a trip to undefeated Green Bay this week, whatever problems the Raiders (7-5) had...
49ers ready for next step: earning 1st-round bye
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 11:23amSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers had just returned to the celebratory locker room after clinching the NFC West and ending an eight-year playoff drought when players immediately...
