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James Grant named director of Mountain Operations for Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 8:40am
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe has named James Grant as its director of Mountain Operations. Grant was promoted from his role as director of Lift Operations. Meanwhile, Heavenly’s director of Snow Surfaces, Jim Larmore, has been named the new director of Mountain Operations at Northstar California Resort.
South Lake Tahoe resident, Barton Health Employee Stella Ortega lands top spot on Dr. Oz Show
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 2:06pm
South Lake Tahoe resident and Barton Health employee, Stella Ortega, made it to the top 10 on Dr. Oz Show-Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You segment. Ortega is among 10 finalists to earn a spot in the show's season-long initiative. Viewers can vote on which finalist they feel should win the grand prize of $1 million by going to www.doctoroz.com. The winner will be announced on “The Dr. Oz Show” scheduled to air on May 23.
South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Memorial Ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 10:43amThe City of South Lake Tahoe Police Department would like to invite the community to attend the Annual Police Officer Memorial ceremony on Thursday, May 10th at 2:00 pm at the police department located at 1352 Johnson Blvd. Several of our officers are being honored for a variety of remarkable performance. The following SLTPD personnel will be receiving recognition for Distinguished Service, accompanied with the Distinguished Service Medal:
• Detective Brandon Auxier
• Detective Pierre Herring
• Officer Justin Brock
• Officer Travis Cabral
• Officer Jake Herminghaus
Sierra wins award for video produced by South Tahoe company
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 12:40pmSierra Wins Award for Most Heart-Warming Video with Burton Star Wars Experience
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 1:56pmSierra-at-Tahoe Resort is honored to be recognized by Ski Area Management in the Best Video category of their 2011-12 Marketing Awards. Produced by First Track Productions Sierra received the "Most Heart-Warming Video" award featuring the Burton Star Wars Experience.
In its inaugural year, the Burton Star Wars Experience is a snowboard experience that introduces three to six year-old kids how to snowboard in an interactive environment like no other.
Second showing for 'Walking the West' Documentary
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2012 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters will be offering a second showing of the award winning documentary "Walking the West" about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Due to limited seating please RSVP to (530) 541-1027, or info@lakeoftheskyoutfitters.com. Follow them on Facebook here.
Location
Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
Next to Subway at the Y
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W
See map: Google Maps
Grapes and Gates Wine Tasting on May 2 to Benefit Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 10:35amEvent Date:
May 2, 2012 - 6:00pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 11th Annual Grapes and Gates wine tasting event on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Edgewood Clubhouse’s North Room beginning at 6 pm. Enjoy a beautiful Lake Tahoe sunset while tasting exquisite regional wines and gourmet foods from the area’s top restaurants.
Lake of the Sky Outfitters 'Movie Night'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 12:06pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2012 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters will be showing the award winning documentary about the Pacific Crest Trail entitled "Walking the West." Admission is free but please RSVP as we have limited seating. There will be a free raffle after the film.
Call 541-1027 to RSVP. See them on Facebook or go Lake of the Sky Outfitters website at www.lakeoftheskyoutfitters.com
Location
Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
Next to Subway at the Y
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W
See map: Google Maps
Business briefs: April 14, 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 5:00amFirm receives Residential Modification Project AwardWard-Young Architecture & Planning has received the 2011 Residential Modification Project Award.The firm received the award for the Schweichler r...
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.
Diamond Peak’s 12th Annual Dummy Downhill
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:32am
Diamond Peak will continue the tradition of the Dummy Downhill on April 1, 2012. This will be the 12th year for the community’s favorite event of the season.
Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard that gets launched off a big jump on Showoff run. Categories include Best Crash, Longest Jump, Most Creative, Shortest Distance and whatever else the judges decide to make up.
Tickets on sale April 1 for American Century Championship at Edgewood Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 9:23am
Where else have you seen the likes of Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Tony Romo and Ray Romano in the same place? No where but the American Century Championship on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
Film profiles legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 8:55amThe U.S. Forest Service and Lake Tahoe Community College will host a free screening of “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time” On March 28. Filmmakers Ann and Steve Dunsky will be available to answer questions after the screening.
Oprah praises Jaycee Dugard at New York awards ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 12:05amJaycee Dugard made her first appearance at a public event since her 1991 kidnapping on Friday night, receiving an award at the United Nations in New York and praise from fellow honoree Oprah Winfrey.
Dugard, 31, was presented the Inspiration Award from fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg at the DVF Awards, which honor women who display leadership, strength and courage. But first she was lauded by Oprah.
NDOW director receives Nevada Statesman Award
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 5:00amNevada Department of Wildlife Director Ken Mayer received the State Statesman Award from the Wild Sheep Foundation at their annual convention in Reno last month.The award recognizes a government of...
7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 6:09pm
The Sierra Nevada Alliance is hosting the 7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the MontBleu Showroom on Saturday, March 6 at 7:00PM. A silent auction will also be available with such items as Sierra-at-Tahoe Lift Tickets, Lava Cap Winery Private Tour and Tasting, and Two Nights Stay at the Yosemite Bug.
'Best in Basin' awarded for Tamarack Lodge design
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 5:00amCollaborative Design Studio Wins TRPA "2011 Best in Basin" Award for the Tamarack Lodge.Collaborative Design Studio, a Reno based architectural firm that began in Incline Village in 1976, was recen...
Lincecum declares himself healthy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 6:43amSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - San Francisco right-hander Tim Lincecum went all out during his bullpen session Thursday and reported that he felt just fine.The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner said h...
Lake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:43amRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
TRPA community liaison Jeff Cowen honored by North Tahoe chamber
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 4:38pmTahoe Regional Planning Agency employee Jeff Cowen was honored as the recipient of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber and Resort Association’s Employee of the Year Award for his outstanding work as TRPA’s Community Liaison.
“I was shocked and truly honored to receive this recognition,” Cowen said about the award. “I am lucky in my job because I get to inform the community about all the great work being done by TRPA staff. I know I share this award with them,” he said.
Education Roundup: Host families recognized
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 9:34amTwo South Lake Tahoe families have received the President's Volunteer Service Award for active participation in student exchange programs. Mark and Stacy Romagnolo, who hosted Aneta Krizova from th...
Brad Paisley coming to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 5:09pmBrad Paisley coming to TahoeStateline, NV - Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 - Harveys Lake Tahoe and Another Planet Entertainment are proud to announce multi-CMA, ACM and Grammy award winning artist Brad...
Brad Paisley coming to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 5:09pmBrad Paisley coming to TahoeStateline, NV - Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 - Harveys Lake Tahoe and Another Planet Entertainment are proud to announce multi-CMA, ACM and Grammy award winning artist Brad...
Conrad Anker, Jennifer Lowe-Anker present at Squaw Valley on Feb. 4
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 2:20pmThis week, the Squaw Valley Institute in cooperation with Truckee Donner Land Trust and the Resort at Squaw Creek is hosting legendary alpinist Conrad Anker and award winning author and artist Jenn...
Conrad Anker, Jennifer Lowe-Anker present at Squaw Valley on Feb. 4
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 2:20pmThis week, the Squaw Valley Institute in cooperation with Truckee Donner Land Trust and the Resort at Squaw Creek is hosting legendary alpinist Conrad Anker and award winning author and artist Jenn...
Freestyle skiing trailblazer Sarah Burke dies after Jan. 10 training accident
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 2:00am
Canadian freeskier Sarah Burke died Thursday in a Salt Lake City hospital, nine days after crashing at the bottom of the superpipe during a training run in Utah. Burke, who lived near Whistler in British Columbia, was 29. She was injured Jan. 10 while training at a personal sponsor event at the Park City Mountain resort.
Tests revealed Burke suffered "irreversible damage to her brain due to lack of oxygen and blood after cardiac arrest," according to a statement released by Burke's publicist, Nicole Wool.
RAOK: Finding good people in Tahoe's schools
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 11:19pmShe is the latest winner of Lake Tahoe News' Random Acts of Kindness. However, she wants Joy Santos, the worker, to receive the award. So it is Joy who will ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../raok-findi...
Freestyle skiing pioneer Wayne Wong to host camp at Diamond Peak
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 11:28am
Diamond Peak Ski Resort on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe is the home mountain for a January 7-8, 2012, ski camp hosted by legendary skier Wayne Wong.
The camp begins with an evening “meet and greet” at Village Ski Loft in Incline Village on January 6 and then continues with two full days of on snow instruction at Diamond Peak.
Truckee group honors 3 for community service
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 2:52pmThe Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee is recognizing three residents for their community service. The Partner of the Year Award is given in recognition ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-grou...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 8:01amFreshies of South Lake Tahoe has its vegetarian chili in it. • The 3D movie “Lake Tahoe in Depth” won the “Best of the Fest” award at the 2011 3D Film Festival in Los Angeles. • Christmas trees cause ...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 8:38pmFreshies of South Lake Tahoe has its vegetarian chili in it. • The 3D movie “Lake Tahoe in Depth” won the “Best of the Fest” award at the 2011 3D Film Festival in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../snippets...
VTour takes Madison Ave. top honors
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 5:00amINCLINE VILLAGE - VTour, a multi-media Web technology company based in Truckee, was honored with a 2011 Media Vanguard Award at the annual Advertising Age Media Evolved Conference in Manhattan. ...
TRPA staffer wins chamber award
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency senior planner Gary Weigel has been honored with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce's Blue Ribbon Award in the Public Agency Service categ...
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:48amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The fourth annual Blue Ribbon Award winners were announced Thursday, recognizing and honoring the achievements and impact of businesses in South Shore. Awards in eight...
TRPA Planner Earns Chamber’s Blue Ribbon Award
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 2:47pmBy Kristi Boosman
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency employee Gary Weigel was honored as the recipient of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Blue Ribbon Award in the Public Agency Service category for his exemplary customer service as a Senior Planner at TRPA.
“I was shocked and pleasantly surprised when I found out I had been selected for a Blue Ribbon Award by the community,” Weigel said, “but also very excited. It’s a tremendous honor.”
TRPA’s Executive Director, Joanne Marchetta, agreed.
Take Manhattan - please!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 12:34pmBen Stiller leads an ensemble in this production that trades plausibility for a shot at winning a Miss Congeniality award. Stiller plays Josh Kovacs, building manager of a Trump-like Tower playe...
'Man v Food' host Adam Richman featured at South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 3:19pm
One of the culinary events of the season, the Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival, arrives at Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe beginning Friday and lasting through Sunday.
Nominations are in for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 3:55am
By TahoeChamber.org
TahoeChamber.org would like to thank all those who took the time to nominate a business or individual for the 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. Over the four years that the awards program has been in existence, community participation and support has increased annually by leaps and bounds. This year brought in a record amount of nominations, which resulted in over 100 businesses and individuals being nominated for the eight different award catagories.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 9:45pmSouth Lake Tahoe's 2010-11 budget won an award for how well it was put together from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets...
Blue Ribbon Award nominees selected
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 5:02amLake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce this week announced the contenders ... Tourism Award (sponsored by Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority): Getaway ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../blue-ribbon-award-nom...
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Receives Report Card
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 3:28pm
South Lake Tahoe Unified School District recently received the Academic Performance Index scores for the year 2011.
The API Target is 800 or above. Overall, the district dropped one point from 2010 (781 to 780). Below are the detailed scores for each school:
The Magnet school dropped 4 points to 935 - However it is the highest score in all of El Dorado County.
Bijou went from 718 to 701, having made substantial gains from 689 in 2009.
Sierra House did well in gaining 13 points 813 to 836.
South Lake Tahoe Finance Department Recognized for Accounting
Submitted by Li Terrell on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 2:34pmThe Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of South Lake Tahoe the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's FY 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). According to a city press release, this certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
City receives financial reporting award
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 4:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of South Lake Tahoe the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Fina...
Extension weed expert wins California honor
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:03amRENO - Sue Donaldson will have to make room for another award on the shelf. The Cooperative Extension Western Area Water Quality Education Specialist is the recipient of the California Invasive Pla...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Help with community day appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 2:58pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency would like to thank the many organizations and individuals that contributed to our recent Community Appreciation and Lake Spirit Award event including:* Members o...
Soroptimist looking for young women to honor
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 9:44amSoroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra are sponsoring the Violet Richardson Award program, which was ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../soroptimist-looki...
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 1:53pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
New Book Chronicles Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 5:30am
A new book, " Fairest Picture – Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe," by David C. Antonucci describes Mark Twain’s experiences and travels at Lake Tahoe. Fairest Picture is the first and only book to describe Lake Tahoe as it was in Mark Twain’s time and reveal in detail the locations where he traveled, camped and stayed at luxury hotels.
