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Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport celebrates 24 years
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/28/2013 - 12:07pmEvent Date:
August 24, 2013 - 8:00am
The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to host the 24th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 8:00 am -3:30 pm.
The Lake in the Sky Air Show has been described as “the best in the west” by one of the Navy’s participants.
This year’s show will include exciting aerobatic performances by several top performers including Bill Cornick, Jon Melby and Spencer Suderman. Festivities begin on Friday, August 23rd and run through Sunday, August 25.
Friday, August 23rd:
July 4 Fireworks over Lake Tahoe: Best views and how to take really cool photographs
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/28/2013 - 9:14am
As Lake Tahoe prepares for its premiere eye-candy fireworks extravaganza over the sky Thursday night, Jack Durst at the website Fabulous Lake Tahoe offers these great tips in the video below on how to effectively take Fourth of July fireworks photographs and video.
Lake Tahoe interior design professional wins international contest
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 4:22pm
Lake Tahoe design professional and award winning business owner Linda McCall was recently named Decorator of the Year, the highest design award presented by Decorating Den Interiors, North America’s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise company.
Her winning room makeover featured a dramatically designed family room that featured a warm and elegantly casual enclave that reflected her client’s penchant for an eclectic mix of Nantucket and Asian styles.
Lake-saving incentives now part of Lake Tahoe Regional Plan
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/24/2013 - 12:06amNew ordinances regarding land coverage at Lake Tahoe came into effect June 19 following final approval of a key water quality plan by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and EPA announced recently.
The action updates the Clean Water Act Section 208 Lake Tahoe Water Quality Management Plan — last fully updated in 1988. The 208 Plan provides a comprehensive framework for water quality management in the Lake Tahoe basin and includes provisions for land coverage limits.
Food and wine highlight Taste of Gold fundraiser for Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 11:07pmEvent Date:
July 13, 2013 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation’s second annual Taste of Gold fundraiser will be Saturday, July 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the College’s Ledbetter Terrace and Demonstration Garden.
It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the LTCC Foundation, with proceeds going directly to support academic programs and student scholarships and achievement.
New bicycle path part of plan to connect all of Lake Tahoe with trails
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 4:58pm
A one-mile section of new multi-use path at Stateline, Nev., near the South Shore casinos, was unveiled to the public Thursday, June 20, 2013, marking the beginning of what will eventually become a system of trails that circumnavigates the lake.
Get on the Lake tonight at the Passport to Summer BAHM!
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 1:35pmEvent Date:
June 19, 2013 - 5:30pm
Get your “passport” for Tahoe Summer, because it is about to begin! Kick the season off right with the next Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) at Zephyr Cove Resort, tonight, Wednesday, June 19, at 5:30pm.
First stop on your trip will be to register at Zephyr Cove’s Special Events Tent. There attendees will receive their 1st drink ticket, raffle tickets and sample a great menu by the new Executive Chef, Jeremy Acuna.
Douglas County looks at new environmental plan for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/17/2013 - 9:24amThe Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of a new area plan for Lake Tahoe’s South Shore on Thursday, June 2. The Douglas County Area Plan is the first to be proposed since the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency adopted the Regional Plan Update in December 2012.
Taste of DownTown Carson City celebrates 20 years with June 15 culinary event
Submitted by newsroom on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 1:13pmThirteen blocks. 40+ restaurants. Multiple live bands (10 bands this year). One Evening. Foodies prepare yourself because the best of Carson City's culinary side comes alive Saturday, June 15 at the 20th annual Taste of DownTown, the capital city's premiere downtown summer event.
Fish without a license on the Nevada side Saturday, June 8
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 1:56pmHere’s an advance notice of something very special in the outdoor world that will occur in just a few days: Draw a great big red circle around the date of Saturday, June 8 on your calendar and then plan to have a fun-filled day in the Great Outdoors.
June 8 is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day for the year 2013. On that day, you can fish anywhere you want, and not need a Nevada fishing license or a Nevada Trout Stamp or a Nevada Second Rod Stamp.
Roger Rosenberger shares his Wildflower Photos
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:55am
Event Date:
June 18, 2013 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library in hosting Roger Rosenberger, Wildflower photographer, as he presents an evening devoted to the upcoming wildflower season. He will review the beauty of our native wildflowers and talk about the best way to enjoy wildflower hiking in the coming months.
This free event will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Location
SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Desolation Wilderness Talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:51am
Event Date:
June 15, 2013 - 1:30pm The Friends of the Library will host a talk on Desolation Wilderness. This afternoon event, is presented by Bill Finch, volunteer backcountry wilderness ranger for the U.S. Forest Service. He will show slides which he believes best exemplify the natural beauty found so close to South Lake Tahoe. He will share his wilderness expertise, preparing us for a summer of hiking in this spectacular area.
Join us for this free informational presentation at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Memorial Day weekend fishing report for Northern California and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:32pm
Here is the Memorial Day weekend fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 22-28. Pack plenty of sunscreen, fill your cooler full of cold beverages and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Musical phenomenon 'RENT' to hit the LTCC Duke Theatre stage
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 1:56pmThe Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department is excited to present the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, “RENT,” with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson.
Performances are June 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees on June 16 and 23 at 2:00 p.m. Set in New York City’s East Village, "RENT" follows the lives of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians as they struggle to survive and create in Manhattan’s Lower East Side during the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, and under the shadow of the AIDS epidemic.
Try your luck at the Lakeside Inn Poker Run Business After Hours Mixer
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 4:19pmEvent Date:
May 22, 2013 - 5:30pm
TahoeChamber’s next Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) will be held this Wednesday, from 5:30-7:30pm at Lakeside Inn & Casino. The Poker Run BAHM will send you on a tour of the casino property and give you a chance to see the newly renovated “Timbers” restaurant. Try out a featured signature cocktail and delicious food, get a Lakeside Inn Player’s Card, check out the guest rooms, and mix and mingle with fellow business professionals.
California, Nevada governors agree to preserve Lake Tahoe Compact, renew commitment from both states
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:50pm
The governors of California and Nevada have agreed to renew a bi-state partnership to preserve, protect and enhance Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Compact.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Calif. Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Tuesday an agreement that renews the partnership, which has been under threat of repeal.
Heavenly resort at Lake Tahoe launches summer activities Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 1:10pm
After an action-packed winter season at Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort is switching gears and opening with summer activities this Memorial Day weekend May 25-27. Heavenly will run the Heavenly Gondola for sightseeing, dining, family activities and hiking. Operating times will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
State water board OKs multi-state plan to protect Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 12:00pmThe State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday approved certification of a water quality management plan that allows regional planning and water quality agencies to balance infill development needs and environmentally protective policies focused on improving Lake Tahoe clarity.
Improv pros at Lake Tahoe Community College for special performance
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 1:37pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Department’s Random Acts of Improv group welcomes television performers Rick and Laura Hall for a musical improvisational workshop and live performance on Saturday, May 18 in the Duke Theatre.
Lake Tahoe planning agency moves river restoration project forward, releases building allocations
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 5:41pmRestoring the Upper Truckee River and the 2013 home building season allocations both received the green light Wednesday from the Governing Board of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
League to Save Lake Tahoe receives $60,000 Wells Fargo grant
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 1:01pmThe League to Save Lake Tahoe received a grant Monday from Wells Fargo and Company as part of a $3 million Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant program across 64 community-based nonprofits nationwide to help support land and water conservation, energy efficiency, infrastructure and educational outreach.
Sierra-at-Tahoe resort offers $25 customer appreciation day tickets
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 12:57pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will give skiers and riders one last chance to shred Sierra Resort on April 15 with its Annual Customer Appreciation Day. Customer Appreciation Day is all about celebrating the season with fun stories of a season gone by and smiles.
Skiers and riders of all ages can purchase a lift ticket for only $25 on April 15. All of the proceeds raised from the day’s lift ticket sales will be donated to sponsor youth recreation and education including youth baseball, soccer, swimming, and other youth activities.
12th annual Grapes and Gates wine, food tasting to benefit Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 5:47pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2013 - 6:00pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 12th Annual Grapes and Gates wine tasting event on May 8 at the Edgewood Clubhouse’s North Room. Enjoy a beautiful Lake Tahoe sunset while tasting exquisite regional wines and gourmet foods from the area’s top restaurants.
“What a wonderful opportunity to support a scholarship program for kids in the Basin, while at the same time enjoying the best food and wine tasting at South Lake,” said Foundation board member and Lakeside Inn president Lon Rusk.
Barton Health’s 'Doctor of the Year' honored by staff; cancer survivor says 'thank you' for saving her life
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 3:22pm
It’s not every day Dr. Gregory Eyre, from Barton General Surgery, gets called into Barton Health’s, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Clint Purvance’s office — especially when he’s in-between surgical cases. But, on Tuesday, March 26, he rounded the corner at Barton Memorial Hospital’s nowflake Lobby and was greeted by Dr. Purvance and quickly surrounded by applause and the faces of smiling Barton staff.
San Diego State students forego traditional spring break to serve South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 9:42am
Event Date:
March 31, 2013 (All day) Fifteen students from San Diego State University will forego the typical spring break of beaches and relaxation to teach thousands of children in a small mountain community how to save energy and save the environment.
Members of the student organization CALPIRG Energy Service Corps will travel to South Lake Tahoe, Calif., from March 31 through April 5 to spread the word on energy savings.
Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
TRPA announces 2012 Best in the Basin Award winners
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 4:59pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency on Thursday announced the 2012 Best in the Basin award winners and will recognize the recipients March 27 at the TRPA governing board meeting.
This is the 23rd year for the program that recognizes Lake Tahoe area projects for demonstrating exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with the Lake Tahoe environment. Local professionals in the fields of landscaping, planning, engineering, water quality, and resource management judged each category. A reception for all Best in Basin winners and judges will follow the awards ceremony.
Heavenly hosts Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 11:36amEvent Date:
March 29, 2013 (All day)
From March 29-31, 2013, Heavenly Mountain Resort will be buzzing with excitement as Olympic hopefuls take to the California side of the resort to compete in moguls, aerials and dual moguls. The Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships will return to Heavenly’s famous Gunbarrel run, as U.S. team athletes come together for the final event of the season to battle it out for the title of U.S. Champion. Leading the team are Olympic and World Champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT), and hometown hero Sho Kashima (South Lake Tahoe, CA).
Best Remodeling Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 9:18pm
A home is one of the biggest, if not THE biggest investment a person will make in their life. Things change, our needs and families change, ideas of what we want change, so this means our home will change. The California Association of Realtors recently came out with this chart of the top ten remodeling projects that increase the value of your home.
Barton Skilled Nursing Facility earns national award for quality care
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 4:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Barton Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility recently received the highest rating of five-stars from U.S. News and World Report in the publication's best nursing homes list for 2013.
The five-star rating is based on overall nursing home quality, as well as on the average number of hours nursing staff spends with the patients per-day. The competitive award highlights select facilities across the nation that serve as models of excellence in providing high-quality long-term care.
Sierra-at-Tahoe to host first-ever Tanner Hall invitational
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 1:22pm
Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe will host renowned freeskier and X-Games gold medalist Tanner Hall with the first ever Tanner Hall Invitational set for March 30.
Tied to the birth of freesking, Hall is well accomplished with multiple X Games gold medals in both slopestyle and superpipe. Hall has invited 15 of the best skiers in the world to participate in this one-of-a-kind event with a feature that will progress skiing and offer a different format than the traditional slopestyle contest, said Sierra spokesman Steve Hemphill.
Vail season 2013-14 passes now on sale for Lake Tahoe ski areas
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 12:15pmWith access to more than 10,270 skiable acres at three premier mountain resorts—Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort — Lake Tahoe’s only true three-mountain season passes provide season-long access to the most diverse and quality experience Lake Tahoe has to offer. Starting today, Lake Tahoe skiers and snowboarders can lock in the lowest guaranteed price on a season pass for the 2013-2014 winter season (www.bestoftahoe.com) for as little as $389.
Weekend Reading
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 6:00amIn this weekly round-up, we scour our website for the week's best articles. This issue focuses on a South Shore snowskating throwdown, a car crash at the South Shore Denny's and the Embassy Suites'...
Lake Tahoe Real Estate Buyer's Market turns Seller's Market
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 5:56pm
I'm watching our Lake Tahoe Buyer's market turn to a Seller's market as I write this blog. The recent actions of Lake Tahoe home owners indicates to me that we are at beginning of a seller's market. In the last 30 days, 12 California homeowners withdrew their Lake Tahoe homes for sale off the market. On the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, 4 homeowners pulled their homes off the market during the same period.
Median Price Going Up
LTCC Writers’ Series celebrates National Poetry Month with three award-winning poets
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 5:33pm
Event Date:
April 12, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series will proudly celebrate National Poetry Month on Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the LTCC Library.
Three award-winning poets — Kelle Groom, Lexa Hillyer, and Krista Lukas — will read from their works, engage the audience with a Q and A, and sign books. The event is free and open to the community. Books will be available for purchase.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for getting our students on the mountain
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 6:00amWe live in the best community in the world. Last week the students at Mount Tallac High School were able to ski and ride at Heavenly Ski Resort thanks the the generous grant from Vail Resorts writt...
Weekend Reading
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/02/2013 - 6:00amIn this weekly round-up, we scour our website for the week's best articles. This issue focuses on the monster goldfish patrolling Tahoe's waters, Kirkwood's terrifying Cirque and emerging health co...
Whittell's Gardner grabs first in state
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 6:53pmAll the big names in the high school ski world were there. The elite Far West crew and the best of the Basin all rolled out for the Tahoe Basin Ski League state finals, but when the snow settled...
Ralston Cup set for Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 6:45pmCatch some of the best snowskaters duking it out slopestyle this weekend. The sixth annual Ralston Cup is going down Saturday at Sierra-at-Tahoe Mountain Resort. The Ralston Cup is an open snows...
UC Davis: Lake Tahoe clarity best in 10 years
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 9:14amLake Tahoe’s clarity improved in 2012 for the second year in a row, and its waters were the clearest in 10 years, according to University of California, Davis, scientists who study the lake.
Last year’s average annual clarity level was 75.3 feet, or a 6.4-foot improvement from 2011, according to data released today by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
Spin Meter: In budget fight, sky is falling again
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 8:33amWASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama and his officials are doing their best to drum up public concern over the shock wave of spending cuts that could strike the government in just days. So it'...
South Lake Tahoe Friends of Library ask for donations as it prepares for March book sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/24/2013 - 11:12am
Event Date:
March 16, 2013 - 10:00am The Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations of books and audio/visual materials (DVD & books on Tape/CD only please) for the upcoming book sale. We would greatly appreciate materials only in good condition and with a copyright date no earlier than 2000.
New OB-GYN joins Barton
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 6:00amDr. Kenneth Spielvogel has joined the Barton team of doctors.Spielvogel was voted best OB-GYN 2012 Parent Magazine "Reader's Poll" and "Patient's Choice" from 2009 to 2012 on Vitals.com, accordingC...
Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, OB/GYN, joins Barton Women’s Health
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 10:00am
Barton Women’s Health welcomes Kenneth Spielvogel, M.D., obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN), to their care team. Dr. Spielvogel and the entire women’s health team, including, OB/GYN, John Missanelli and long-time, Barton Health, family nurse practitioner, Patience Wenck will host a public open house reception on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Just across from Barton Memorial Hospital, at 2175 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, the newly remodeled women’s facility, will open its doors from 4 to 6 p.m.
Sen. Harry Reid addresses 2013 Nevada Legislature (full text)
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 8:30pm
Nevada son and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature today in Carson City. Here is the text of his speech:
Swatch Freeride World Tour by the North Face lands Feb. 27 at Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 3:27pmThe fourth global big mountain stop of the Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face 2013 arrives near Lake Tahoe at Kirkwood Mountain Resort Feb. 27.
The competition can be viewed from anywhere in the world via live webcast available the day of competition on www.freerideworldtour.com. The first possible day of competition is scheduled for Feb. 27 with a weather window extending to March 3, according to a news release.
TRPA Column: Standing Up to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 1:21pm
Following years of public process and serious discussions to improve one of the strictest environmental plans in the nation, the Sierra Club recently filed suit on the update of Lake Tahoe’s Regional Plan, a blueprint for the region’s long-term sustainability.
Weekend Reading
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/16/2013 - 6:00amIn this weekly round-up, we scour our website for the week's best articles. This issue focuses on a lawsuit filed against the TRPA's Regional Plan Update, stellar South Tahoe basketball performance...
Camp Richardson campground, road plan proposal up for public comment
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 4:38pmA 30-day public comment period began Thursday on plans associated with upgrades at the Camp Richardson Resort campground along Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe.
Plans include upgrades and enhancements to the campground day use facilities as well as BMPs and road improvements to ease traffic congestion around the campground and along Highway 89 at the popular Lake Tahoe resort.
TRPA: Pointless lawsuit a major step backward for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 5:41pmA lawsuit was filed in federal district court today against the first significant update to environmental protection standards at Lake Tahoe since 1987, a move that rolls back the clock nearly that far on efforts to restore the Lake’s fragile ecosystem, according to the bi-state Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the defendant in the case.
Baumann leads super-combined; Ligety lurks in 6th
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 9:12amSCHLADMING, Austria (AP) -- Romed Baumann of Austria took the lead after the downhill leg of the super-combined at the skiing world championships Monday, and American rival Ted Ligety was the best ...
