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Anderson flies to slopestyle gold at Winter X
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 11:45amASPEN - The new powder on Buttermilk that arrived Thursday night set the scene for a difficult afternoon Friday for the Winter X women's snowboarding slopestyle final.Men competing in an elimina...
South Tahoe snowboarders take two podium spots at X Games pipe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 11:37amASPEN - Conscious of the physical and mental demands of a full competition schedule, snowboarder Kelly Clark said she's been focusing on going into contests at 90 percent in an attempt to avoid ...
Jamie Anderson wins gold at X Games
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 5:15pmASPEN, Colo. - South Tahoe's Jamie Anderson took first place in the women's snowboard slopestyle at the X Games - and she did so with authority.The 21-year old Anderson dominated the event, taki...
USASA Slopestyle at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:02pm
USASA brings their South Shore Series to Sierra-at-Tahoe for this amateur Slopestyle competition. Open to amateurs of all ages. Registration starts at 8:00am in the Aspen Café.
For more information contact Sierra-at-Tahoe or call (530) 659-7453.
Forest Service OKs South Shore Lake Tahoe fuels reduction
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 2:13pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has approved a project that will reduce wildfire risk to communities on Lake Tahoe's South Shore and restore the health of the area's forests. The South Shore Fuel Reduction and Healthy Forest Restoration Project will thin trees and brush on more than 10,000 acres of national forest system land from the Nevada state line to Cascade Lake.
Aspen restoration begins near Pope and Baldwin beaches
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:12amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service began aspen restoration work Monday near the bike path running behind Pope and Baldwin beaches adjacent to California State Route 89.A Forest Serv...
USFS working on improving aspen grove near
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:15pm9, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin aspen restoration work near the Pope/Baldwin Bike Path adjacent to Highway 89. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-working-on-impro...
Audition for WNMTC's 'Pajama Game'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 6:00amThe Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company announces open auditions for "Pajama Game," Tuesday, Jan 10, in Carson Nugget Community Hall, Aspen Building, at Western Nevada College Carson City campus...
"Xstadic" at Horizon Casino New Years Eve 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 12:19pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Mon Jan 02 2012 .
December 31, 2011 - 9:00pm Our band, Xstadic out of El Dorado Hills Ca, will be performing at the Horizon Casino on both Dec.30th with part of the band at the Cabaret bar and the full band New Years Ever Dec 31st,in the Aspen Lounge. Xstadic will be playing a mix of Rock n Roll for your dancing and listening pleasure. Songs by some of the greats like Van Halen, REM, Deep Purple, Puddle of Mudd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ACDC,Guns n Roses, and ZZ Top to name a few.
Audition fo WNMTC's production of 'Pajama Game'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:25amThe Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company announces open auditions for "Pajama Game," Tuesday, Jan 10, in Carson Nugget Community Hall, Aspen Building, at Western Nevada College Carson City campus...
Women's World Cup: Schild captures season-opening slalom race
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 3:26pmASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Once Marlies Schild cleared the first gate on this tricky course, the Austrian skier was well on her way to a win.Schild captured the season-opening World Cup slalom Sunday, eas...
Ecological Restoration is key priority for Northern California forests
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 12:05pm
By John Heil
California’s landscapes are under siege from a host of threats. Catastrophic wildfire, climate change, invasive species and increasing human population put these delicate ecosystems at risk. The U.S. Forest Service has recognized and battled these threats for decades, but recently the agency recognized the need for a more focused approach on Ecological Restoration as the primary goal for all land management actions.
Fishing report through Oct. 26
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:18amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Fishing report through Oct. 19
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:16amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 19 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and southern Oregon.
Big Meadow restoration continues along Scotts Lake Trail
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 12:20pm
By Cheva Heck
The Forest Service will soon begin removing conifers (cone-bearing trees) from meadow, aspen groves and upland forest areas along Scotts Lake Trail, off Big Meadow Trailhead near Luther Pass on Hwy. 89. The project should not affect access to the trail, but the Forest Service is asking that users remain on the trail at all times. A contractor will use crews with chainsaws for the thinning project, which could begin tomorrow.
Scavenger Hunt Today at Aspen Hollow
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 12:08pmAspen Hollow Landscape Nursery, South Lake Tahoe's place to find all things needed and desired for high-altitude gardening, will hold a scavenger hunt today from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited and there will be prizes sent home with the winners. The hunt is open to adults and children. The nursery is located at 541 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe. Call (530) 542-3180.
Kokanee Salmon Festival continues today
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 1:54am
Celebrate fall Lake Tahoe style, with quaking aspen, crisp air and red Kokanee salmon that spawn annually in Taylor Creek. The U.S. Forest Service hosts the annual Kokanee Salmon Festival at the Lake Tahoe Visitor Center at Taylor Creek, which continues today, Sunday, Oct. 2. Come participate in this family fun festival which has become one of the most interesting and educational events in Northern California.
New landmark installed at Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:57am
After two months of sweat, scrapes, carving and lots of attention paid to detail, a new sign went up Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, marking a generation of landmarks that bring in an all-encompassing natural environment perspective.
With the design furnished by Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Jeanette Minier developed, constructed and hand-carved the sign which is now perched at the entrance of the golf course at 2500 Emerald Bay Road. Final touches with masonry continues.
AAUW meeting open to new members
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 8:41pmOn Sept 10 South Lake Tahoe AAUW invites potential members to the first general meeting of the program year at 10am at the Aspen Room of Lake Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../aauw-meeting-open-to-ne...
Weekend Fishing Report
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 9:45am
By Don Quilici
Here's the fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Vegetable gardening grows up in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 6:00amJule Abner took a break from work at Aspen Hollow Nursery to check on her garden at home just down the street. She poked through the peppers, pulled on the scallions, pointed at the old bucket w...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Friends of Library say thanks
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library would like to thank the following local businesses, which generously supported the Lifetime Member Reception July 13. Aspen Hollow provided the trees and shr...
