Friday, November 4, 2011 - 12:07pm
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The California woman who was kidnapped and held captive by a sex offender for 18 years is urging people to help keep their neighborhoods safe by looking out for strange occurre...
Friday, November 4, 2011 - 8:35am
The Lakeview Commons Project, a partnership between the California Tahoe Conservancy and the City of South Lake Tahoe, spans the beach area that was once known to locals as El Dorado Beach. Approaching from the western side is the boat ramp, and a newly constructed Boathouse. The downstairs will feature storage lockers for paddle boards and kayaks, restrooms, and a boat rental area. Upstairs will be a concession stand and patio with a gas fire pit and a more commercial size barbeque with a cook top.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 4:49pm
Tahoe Resource Conservation District and South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC) environmental educators have been busy bringing water-based interdisciplinary activities to students at Lake Tahoe elementary school classrooms through Wonders of Water curriculum that began Oct. 24 and continues through Nov. 10.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 11:59am
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The seventh edition of the Amgen Tour of California will begin in Santa Rosa on May 13.The eight-stage event, which is expected to include about 140 of cycling's top professional...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 2:44pm
More time. That’s what Randy Lane has been given by a bankruptcy court judge in Sacramento. January is the next scheduled court date for the convention center debtor and creditors.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 11:24am
By Gail E. Powell
UPDATED 5PM: On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The duration of the test will last up to 30 seconds. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 10:50am
The tired old C&M Lodge, located at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, was completely removed this last summer with more than 50 percent of building materials recycled in the sustainable deconstruction effort by Edgewood Companies. Edgewood acquired the C&M Lodge in order to reuse the associated Transient Occupancy Units (TAUs) on its new Lodge Project at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, according to a news release.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 7:37am
With headliners like Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation and the Glitch Mob, SnowGlobe Music Festival - far away from the aimless wanderers on Casino Corridor - will undoubtedly be the place to be this New Year's Eve. SnowGlobe will be held on Lake Tahoe Community College's soccer field Dec. 29-31.
For three days the festival will sprawl out in the luxuriant setting of Lake Tahoe’s south shore, offering three main stages and more than 40 world-class musicians to help ring in what is sure to be an unbeatable New Year’s Eve celebration,
A limited amount of reduced-...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 12:46am
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s public employee pension system is one of the better funded plans around the country, but its financial health is far poorer than taxpayers may realize because of the way the long-term liabilities are calculated, a new analysis released Wednesday says.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 12:21am
By Don Quilici
This is an annual, late fall article on how to enjoy those tiny, irresistible, tasty gourmet treats known as pine nuts.
For those unfamiliar with them, they are the seeds of the Pinon Pine Tree, which is the official tree of the State of Nevada. The Pinon is a fairly short, bushy looking, rather unattractive, full-of-pitch tree and it is one of the main physical features of our Great Basin area.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 12:57am
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today called for a reassessment of Nevada’s homeland security priorities given the news that federal funding for the ongoing fight against terrorism could be as much as 47 percent less in the 2012 federal fiscal year compared to last year.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 12:11am
Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 9 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 2:16pm
UPDATED: A sprinkler system that was being tested ended up in a mishap, dumping about 200 gallons of fire suppression liquid across the South Raley's at the "Y" shopping center.
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 8:42pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted a special project walk-through at the Lakeview Commons Project Site Thursday afternoon, and revealed the almost-finished product that the city hopes will be a jewel in the recreation crown for the area.
“It’s going to be the Sand Harbor of South Shore” said Jim Marino, Capital Improvement Manager with the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 10:45am
Do you live in the Bijou neighborhoods? Are you looking for a way to participate in your community? Please feel free to join South Lake Tahoe's Community Outreach at the Bijou Neighborhood Clean-Up Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Volunteers will meet at Bijou Community School in front of the Family Resource Center at 10 a.m. Collection bags and gloves will be dispersed. See attached fliers.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 3:04pm
Tahoe's original ski resort, Granlibakken, near Tahoe City, is lodging central in 2012 with various ski and stay packages for seven area resorts.
“How much more warm weather and sunshine can we take,” laughed Kay Williams, deadpanning over last season’s epic seven-month winter and 700+ inches of snow. “Sure, various ski resorts like to be the first to open or last to close, but we want folks to know that we’re ready with early-season offerings.”
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 11:43am
By Jenn Boyd
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) will bring the Lake Tahoe community together to raise funds for Tahoe Youth & Family Services, Saturday, November 19 from 6 - 10 p.m. at Riva Grill on the Lake. The event will focus on making one family’s holiday wishes come true.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 11:03am
By Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, Nov. 2, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the weekend.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 9:51am
The 18th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament raised $39,614 during the Oct. 17 event held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, funds which will support various programs for area kids. In addition to 120 players, the event raised money through sponsor donations, raffle tickets and a silent auction.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 8:55am
The South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commissioners are pleased to announce their first joint public meeting to be held on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Edgewood Tahoe Conference Room. The public is invited to attend the meeting beginning at 1 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen partnerships across state lines between the two organizations and among elected officials, discuss opportunities to leverage resources, revitalize the economy and environment in the South Shore community, and improve efficiencies among government agencies, according to a news release....
