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Barton Health's diabetes education class
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 2:13pmGet back on track with Barton Health's diabetes education class "Diabetes 101" on Thursday, March 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Barton University, located at 1113 Emerald Bay Road, #1, South Lake Tahoe. Registered dietitian, Jen Trew, will discuss healthy eating and diabetic diet planning basics. She'll also provide basic knowledge about diabetes and the role of different macronutrients and blood sugar control. Lab glucose goals, HgBA1C, lipids and blood pressure also will be discussed.
Wage, construction defect laws hamper job growth says Nevada business group
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 3:19amCARSON CITY – Members of the Nevada chapter of a small business organization say the state’s minimum wage and construction defects laws are hampering job growth in the state.
The state’s prevailing wage law was also cited as a drag on economic development in the survey of its members by the Nevada chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business.
Get Fresh & Healthy Workshop: Kid Friendly Foods
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 1:49pmLake Tahoe Community College's Community Education series is offering "Get Fresh & Healthy - Food the Kids Will Love Too!" this Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm at the main campus kitchen. Class participants will explore techniques of cooking with fresh fruits and vegetables in this inclusive hands-on workshop. The participant will learn and take home the recipe of a tasty GET FRESH dish the whole family will enjoy. Registration cost is $38.
Soldier injured in IHOP shooting to re-enlist
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 9:23amMINDEN, Nev. - After surviving the Carson City attack on Sept. 6, 2011, Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Mock will reenlist in the Nevada Army National Guard. Gov. Brian Sandoval will administer the oath of e...
New dance/exercise class at Kahle
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amXer dance challenges body and mind with this fun new concept in exercise with instructor Carol Galbraith instructor.The class meets on 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kahle Community Center, 23...
Nevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:35pmHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:47pmThe following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Democrats Caucus In Nevada To Support President Obama For A Second Term
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 9:01pmCARSON CITY — Nearly 250 capital city Democrats took time out today to participate in the party caucus, supporting President Barack Obama in a process that held no surprises for the party faithful.
The caucus at the Carson City Middle School was one of 118 held around Nevada today as the state Democrat Party gears up for the 2012 election.
Unlike 2008, when the Democrat nominee was still undecided at the time of the caucus, the nonbinding ballot had two options: the president or uncommitted. Obama was getting strong support among participants.
Ready for the wild: Tahoe bear cubs rehabilitated and set free
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:29amThree bear cubs, nursed back to health by Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Inc., were released into the wild this week.
The bears, each close to a year old, were brought to the South Lake Tahoe facility last summer where they were found malnourished and without mothers.
The California Department of Fish and Game released one of the cubs, a female, north of Truckee on Tuesday and two were taken to Alpine County on Wednesday. The cubs were put into winter dens made by Fish and Game biologists.
Dance class offers fun exercise program
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amXER Dance can challenge your body and mind with this fun new concept in exercise. The class meets 9-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade. Carol Galbr...
Fishing report through Jan. 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:25pmHere is this week's fishing report for January 18-25. This report covers streams, lakes and rivers in Nevada, Northern California, southern Oregon and the Sierra.
League to Save Lake Tahoe Names Darcie Goodman-Collins as New Executive Director
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:00amSouth Shore native Darcie Goodman-Collins has been named the new executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, officials announced today. She replaces Rochelle Nason who resigned last September.
“I’m very excited to move back to Lake Tahoe. I grew up skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and waterskiing on our beautiful lake. I am passionate about science, education, and the Lake. I will lead the League’s efforts to restore the Lake and work hand in hand with the local community to do so,” said Goodman-Collins in a news release.
Back into the swing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 8:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In Kelly Alvarez's Street Jazz dance class at Lake Tahoe Community College, there's no reason to be shy."We're all in this together," Alvarez told her class Monday nig...
Made in Tahoe: Don the Baker dishes up shtick with his sweets
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 8:09amIn this life, Don Ewing is a baker. In a previous life, he probably had his own TV show based on his life as a comedian who does shtick based on flour, yeast and water.
While South Shore is lucky to have Howie Nave as the emcee of all things standup comedy, Ewing, known around town as "Don the Baker," knows he can't compete on the same stage.
"I'm not really not funny," he says. "I'm not rich, either. I'm a baker's man who kneads dough."
Three cheers for Vail going for safety on the slopes
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 10:07amThose of us who have spent most of our adult life on ski and snowboard slopes know how important it is to follow the rules on the slopes. From our earliest snow days we have followed the Skiers Responsibility Code, simple rules that make fun on the trail safer. If you don't know the Code, check it out next time you're at a mountain resort.
Oragami class at South Tahoe library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:45amLearn to fold your own origami figures using traditional paper folding techniques on Jan. 5 at 2pm at the South Lake Tahoe branch of the El Dorado County ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../oragami-class-at-...
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.
Concert raises money for Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 7:45pmMembers of Eric Hellberg's Lake Tahoe Community Rock Ensemble class will be hosting a benefit concert Dec. 9 at 7pm the Lake Tahoe Community College ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../concert-raises-mon...
Concert raises money for Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:49pmPosted by admin in Grab Bag on December 1st, 2011 | no responses. Members of Eric Hellberg's Lake Tahoe Community Rock Ensemble class will be hosting a benefit concert Dec. 9 at 7pm the Lake Tahoe...
Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars return to Harrah's on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 7:55amBy Marcia Sarosik
"Twas the Night Before Christmas", a very special holiday production by Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio is returning to Harrah's Tahoe Special Events Center this Sunday, December 4th.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 2:16pmIf you dont know an Fstop from a stop sign a sixweek class starting Dec 1 in South Lake Tahoe may be the answer For more information call530 544.9336 ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-l...
Women's Domestic Violence Support Group
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 9:23pmThe recently re-named Live Violence Free organization (formerly South Lake Tahoe Women's Center) has weekly support groups on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30 pm - for those with domestic violence issues or concerns. Childcare is available.
Northeren Nevada Gingerbread House Competition - Ridge Resort
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 7:57pmLet the Holidays Begin! The Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition at the Ridge Tahoe begins Saturday, December 3 with judging on Sunday, December 4.
Bring your own Assembly Kit, Decorations, and Imagination!
There are Two Children’s Class Categories - Class 1 ages 8-12, Class 2 ages 13-17 - Kids fees are $20 per contestant. Class 3 for adults 18 & up, fees are $50 per contestant, compete at the novice or professional chef level. Proceeds to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson Valley.
Rahlves not done contributing to the world of skiing
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmHe will be inducted into the inaugural class of the Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition International Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, for his accomplishments as ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../rahlves-not-d...
Fishing report through Nov. 23
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:59pmHere is this week's fishing report, through Nov. 23, for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon:
Area fishing report through November 16
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 6:26amHere is this week's fishing report through Nov. 16 for lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon.
South Tahoe Whittell Truckee volleyball teams headed to State ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/06/2011 - 8:44amSouth Tahoe Whittell and Truckee high school volleyball teams are head to ... South Tahoe will be up against Truckee in the Class 3A division at 620pm on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-whitt...
Fishing report through Nov. 9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:11amHere is this week's fishing report through Nov. 9 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Former South Tahoe student returns from Broadway to work with high school drama class
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 8:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When Sebastiani "Bubba" Romagnolo was in drama class at South Tahoe High School, he put in extra effort, to say the least. Romagnolo performed in numerous plays, worki...
Former South Tahoe student returns from Broadway to work with high school drama class
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 8:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When Sebastiani "Bubba" Romagnolo was in drama class at South Tahoe High School, he put in extra effort, to say the least. Romagnolo performed in numerous plays, worki...
Fishing report through Nov. 2
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 11:56pmHere is the fishing report for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 2. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
MBA program makes Princeton Review’s 'Best' list for fourth time
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 4:26amBy Claudene Wharton
For the fourth year in a row, The Princeton Review has recognized the excellence of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business in its Best Business Schools guidebook, based on the quality of its MBA Program.
Fishing report through Oct. 26
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 8:18amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
SAUNDERS: Scrapping CLASS act is the right thing to do
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 8:20amOn Friday, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that the Obama administration was ending the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, or CLASS, Act - enacted as...
CHP looking out for young drivers' safety
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 5:34amThis will help our young drivers mature into great drivers for the rest of their lives.” The CHP South Lake Tahoe Area is having a Start Smart Class at South Tahoe High School on Oct. 18 at 6pm. Conta...
Controlling Clutter & Downsizing - Caregiver Training
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 12:02pmThe El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is presenting a six week caregiver training program. The first class is "Controlling Clutter & Downsizing" - an informative presentation at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)
21st Annual Women's Wellness Week at Tahoe's Granlibakken
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 1:01pmAs part of Granlibakken’s commitment to health & wellness, the annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend – a long standing community event previously coordinated by the Tahoe Forest Hospital - will now be hosted by Granlibakken, Nov. 12-13, 2011. The event fuses Eastern tradition with Western practices to offer a balanced weekend interactive clinics on skin screenings, body/muscle testing; inspirational and informative seminars on health, nutrition, aging; recreational activities along with food and wine.
Fishing report through Oct. 19
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 11:16pmHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 19 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and southern Oregon.
8th-grader's pedaling prowess benefits Boys
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 4:02amWhat started as a challenge during a spin class turned into a fundraising effort of more than $1000 by South Tahoe Middle School eighth-grader Mykala Muskovitz. Muskovitz was in a spin class with her ...
Fishing report for Sept. 21-28
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 8:30pmHere is the fishing report for the week of Sept. 21-28. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Community support appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 10:01amOn behalf of everyone involved is organizing the spaghetti dinner fundraiser and the Jazzercise class benefit for the Higgins family, we want to thank everyone who donated prizes and cash to raise ...
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:55amBy Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
Community rallies around local teen
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 7:40amWhile students at South Tahoe High School are settling into their class routines and the sports teams are hitting the fields for early practice, one seat and one spot in the lineup are still emp...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Community support appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 10:53amOn behalf of everyone involved is organizing the spaghetti dinner fundraiser and the Jazzercise class benefit for the Higgins family, we want to thank everyone who donated prizes and cash to raise ...
Rumors persist a week after deadly IHOP shooting
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 6:42amA week after the IHOP shooting, investigators continue to piece together the last 72 hours of Eduardo Sencion's life in an effort to figure out what precipitated the man's deadly rampage that ended in five deaths including Florence Donovan-Gunderson of South Lake Tahoe, Major Heath Kelly, of Reno; Sgt. 1st Class Christian Riege of Carson City and Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney of Reno. Go here for the latest story filed by the Nevada Appeal's F.T. Norton.
More city services on the chopping block; budget meeting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 8:07amBy Li Terrell
A special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss the 2011-12 budget will be held this Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. Not only is this the first look the public will have at the proposed budget, but this may be the only opportunity for public input before layoffs in crucial departments like streets and recreation. The regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Douglas authorities arrest man on abduction, attempted sexual assault charges on a child
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 1:38pmBy Sgt. Jim Halsey
Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 21-year-old Jacob Wilcher on charges of kidnapping and attempted sexual assault. At approximately 11:40 am on Sunday, Douglas County deputies were dispatched to a call of an attempted child abduction at the Lifepoint Church, in Minden.
Friends recall Florence Donovan-Gunderson; witness describes shooting as tragedy hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:57amA gunman who opened fire inside a Carson City restaurant has torn a hole through the South Lake Tahoe community, taking the life of a long-time local woman, maiming her disabled husband, and sending shock waves in the community after learning the gunman has family business ties in town.
The brutal murder that happened inside the International House of Pancakes this week claimed the lives of three U.S. Army National Guard personnel and Lake Tahoe Keys resident Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67. Shooter Eduardo Sencion, 32, of Carson City turned the automatic weapon he was packing on himself and left both communities stunned and asking questions about why such a senseless act of violence happened.
Fishing report through Sept. 14
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 4:55pmHere is this week's fishing report for Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra and southern Oregon. This report runs this weekend through Sept. 14.