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Let's Read Together - El Dorado County Library Storytime
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 1:22pm
The Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library hosts a monthly event called Let’s Read Together Story-time. This is a family-based story-time with early reading tips.
Each family will go home with a new copy of the featured book. This month’s Let’s Read Together will be held in Spanish! For more information, call (530)573-3185.
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.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to police for caring
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 8:54amI would like to thank the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. At times I am walking my bike and they will pull over and see if I am OK. Or, I am riding late to get home and they will see if I am OK...
Kirkwood Mountain Resort JOB FAIR
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 8:42am
Kirkwood Mountain Resort will be having a JOB FAIR on Saturday, October 22nd from 10am-4:00pm in the Red Cliffs Day Lodge. This is an opportunity to meet the managers and supervisors. Come see what it's all about and don't forget to bring your resume, an online application can be found at the link above.
Lake Tahoe home values slump by 10 percent; East Shore on the positive
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 1:58pmThe East Shore continued to outperform the rest of the Lake Tahoe real estate market, which saw home values fall overall during the third quarter. The median price for a single-family home in Lake Tahoe fell 10 percent to $370,500 from July to September, according to Chase International’s latest housing report.
Remembering Fallen Soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 4:14pm
Garrett Fant, the 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier who died Sept. 26, 2011 in Afghanistan, left a legacy South Lake Tahoe can be proud of, friends and family say. The young man, who attended South Tahoe High School and considered South Lake Tahoe his home, will be remembered for his personable nature and affable character. For as young as he was, he was a gentlemen and treated everyone around him with dignity and respect, including those he didn’t personally know.
Bucking the market and building
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 8:53amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Bob Fredlund wouldn't say the housing market is turning around, even as he waded through the sawdust of a half-built home and lauded its craftsmanship.Fredlund, a real estate...
South Tahoe police explorers bring home hardware
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 5:03amSouth Lake Tahoe police explorers brought home eight trophies from the Central Coast Law Enforcement Explorer Competition in Paso Robles. The explorer ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-police-e...
STHS places well at home meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Vikings cross country teams placed in the top three in their divisions. The boys first finished fourth and the girls finished second at the South Tahoe Retro Relays o...
Automation keeps controls at fingertips without
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 2:15pmI have another client who introduced the system to me. He has a second home here in Lake Tahoe that he rents out a lot. After getting the electric and gas bills he decided to do something. He found th...
OBITUARY: Henry 'Hank' Eickhoff III
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 11:51amHenry "Hank" Eickhoff III, was born on May 2, 1925 at Stanford Hospital in San Francisco CA. He passed away in his home of 45 years in Tahoe Keys on October 2, 2011 in South Lake Tahoe CA. He was t...
Coming home: Mother of fallen soldier talks about son's life
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 4:41pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant scored so high on his military entrance exam that he could have done any job in the armed forces, even those would have kept him out of the...
Fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant returns home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:35pm
A procession made up of several law enforcement agencies passed through South Lake Tahoe late Wednesday night to deliver the body of fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, who was killed on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan.
Nevada DMV Goes Mobile With IPhone App
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:09am
By Nevada News Bureau
Nevada iPhone users now have DMV information at their fingertips with a new iPhone and iPad app called “DMV Mobile.”
Motorists planning a trip to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles can look up wait times at six metropolitan offices, get maps to all of the offices and kiosks, look up personalized plates and even schedule a drive test.
OBITUARY: Dorothy June Irvine Johnson
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 1:09pmDorothy I. Johnson passed away at her home on September 15, 2011. She was born on the family farm July 17, 1927 to George and Grace Irvine of St. Paul, Nebraska. She graduated from St. Paul High...
Memorial services announced for U.S Army soldier Garrett Fant
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 9:46amFamily and friends have announced memorial services in South Lake Tahoe this week for U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, 21, who died on Sept. 26, 2011 in Afghanistan.
Here is what was sent to us:
STHS JV Soccer host home games
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 4:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The girls' junior varsity team responded with a pair of wins at home, after losing for the first time in several years on Sept. 17. The won in their only home matches of ...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin? A winning home sweet honey cake
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 9:13amOn Sept. 28 through the 30th is the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The two sweet superfoods of autumn are believed to bring sweet dreams for the oncoming year. I'm Catholic, but I thought, "If ...
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin? A winning home sweet honey cake
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 9:13amOn Sept. 28 through the 30th is the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The two sweet superfoods of autumn are believed to bring sweet dreams for the oncoming year. I'm Catholic, but I thought, "If ...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 7:49pmSouth Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole's state of the city address has been moved to Oct. 18 at 6pm at Lake Tahoe Airport. • Julia Mancuso left Chile for her home at Squaw Valley to shoot a profile piece...
Outdoors with Don Q: Fall fishing and hanging it up for the season
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:24pmBy Don Quilici
With winter weather creeping around the corner, and with many California waters scheduled to close for the year on Nov. 15, this is my annual reminder for those fishermen who plan to hang it up for the year after a few more fall casts.
Many of you prefer not to fish during the winter months or have absolutely no interest in ice fishing, so this article is specifically written for you. (Hmmm, come to think of it, this article is also worth reading by those of you who plan to continue fishing until the weather warms back up, again).
Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe celebrates festivals, fall colors and fine dining
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:50pm
NEWS RELEASE — Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina, Lake Tahoe’s favorite family resort, is gearing down for an anticipated season of fall colors, crisp mountain air, special events, activities, dining with a view and lakefront lodging value.
Located on Tahoe’s south shore, Camp Richardson is an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca. The fall season offers warm days and sweater-wearing nights that allow guests to take in hiking, biking, live music and beach time without the larger summer crowds.
Solar Home Tour in South Lake Tahoe Oct. 1
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:22am
Check out this Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture item on the Oct. 1 South Lake Tahoe Solar Home Tour. And go here for more about Tahoe Solar Designs.
'Great ShakeOut' public earthquake drill registration begins
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:54am
All California and Nevada residents, businesses, schools and organizations are urged to register now to be part of the world’s largest public earthquake drill - “The Great ShakeOut.” The University of Nevada, Reno’s Seismology Laboratory is again teaming Nevada up with California and new partners Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and Guam to build awareness and get residents to practice how to respond in an earthquake.
Confirmed: Squaw Valley and Alpine deal official
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:38amSquaw Valley USA, the iconic Lake Tahoe-area resort that has been home to some of the country’s top downhill skiers, is joining operations with neighboring Alpine Meadows. See story here. Here is the official press release dated today:
Scavenger Hunt Today at Aspen Hollow
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 11:08amAspen 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.
Local author: Andrew Homan
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:27amFrom: 'Life in the Slipstream: The Legend of Bobby Walthour Sr.'In early September of 1907, Walthour was home in Atlanta once again. He did not have much time to socialize, but he did have a sho...
Local author: Andrew Homan
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:27amFrom: 'Life in the Slipstream: The Legend of Bobby Walthour Sr.'In early September of 1907, Walthour was home in Atlanta once again. He did not have much time to socialize, but he did have a sho...
Dugard files complaint against federal government
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:48pmDugard was kidnapped in 1991 from her South Lake Tahoe street when she was 11 years old. She was then held captive and repeatedly abused at the Antioch home of Phillip and Nancy Garrido. Dugard had tw...
Tribune Sports Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 3:49pmJoe Proudman and Tim Parsons talk South Lake football as the Vikings travel to Dayton and Whittell faces Yerington at Home. --Tribune Sports TalkSeptember, 22 2011 4:51 pm MST...
Jaycee Dugard Sues Feds Over Handling of Abductor
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:38amKidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard has filed a claim against the U.S. government over failings by federal parole agents to detect her presence in the home of sex offender Phillip Garrido from 1991 through 1999, according to her publicist. Go here for the Sacramento Bee story.
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 4:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
Zephyr Cove family escapes injury at Reno Air Races
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:24amIt was close … a little too close for comfort,” Ellen Dauscher told Lake Tahoe News minutes after returning home tonight with daughter Jillian and husband Andy. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../zephyr-cov...
800 pot plants seized in Friday raid
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:39amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team members seized approximately 800 marijuana plants from a home on the 2200 block of Washington Avenue Friday.Following seve...
Lake Tahoe, Reno to host Chinese Cosmos pageant
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 4:10pmNevada will host 18 contestants from all over the world who are competing in the Miss Chinese Cosmos Semi-Finals, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, announced today in a press release.
The event will take place in Reno and Lake Tahoe from Sept. 23-30, 2011. The contest moves around the world each year, last year taking place in Sydney, Australia. This is the first time the pageant has been held in the United States.
Mail home delivery hits 20 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 21 years ago, on Oct. 1, 1990, the United State Postal Service officially began carrier delivery in South Lake Tahoe, one of the last towns in the country to re...
South Lake Tahoe employees weighing down city's budget
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 9:36pmWhile South Lake Tahoe employees cry poor, city documents show their wages keep going up. Furlough days that were implemented did not reduce salaries. They reduced take home pay because fewer hours we...
Carson City IHOP gunman had more weapons, ammunition in his home
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 9:29pmSixteen AK-47 magazines with live rounds, a Glock 26 9mm firearm with a holster, ammunition for various weapons, gun videos and body armor were among the items Carson City Sheriffs detectives found at the home and in the car of the man who shot 11, killing four, at an IHOP last week.
Warrant receipt details items removed from IHOP shooter's home, vehicle
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 4:40pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - In addition to two weapons and ammunition recovered from IHOP shooter Eduardo Sencion's vehicle, police found dozens of rounds of ammunition, a bulletproof vest and a religious ...
Fishing report through Sept. 21
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:45pmHere is the fishing report for the week through Sept. 21. The report covers Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra.
Long-time League to Save Lake Tahoe director resigns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 2:25pm
League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.
League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.
South Tahoe comes home to face Wooster Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:14amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's homecoming week at South Tahoe High School, which culminates Friday night with Vikings football taking on Wooster High School at Viking Stadium.South Tahoe (1-2) is ...
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:55am
By 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.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Spiritual experience at Ministry of Love
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 10:38amI would like to share about a wonderful spiritual community called the Ministry of Love. I have found a home among the warm and accepting people in this group led by Rev. Mary Ellen Youngs, an orda...
Taco eating contest at MontBleu nets Kings Beach man $1,000 (PHOTO GALLERY)
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 10:55am
The first of its kind Lake Tahoe Taco Eat-Off Challenge at MontBleu Resort, Casino and Spa was won Saturday by Erik Irwin from Kings Beach. He ate 14 tacos in 10 minutes to take home $1,000 in cash. That's nearly three pounds of food! Check out some of these photos from the event, hosted at Cafe Del Sol.
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.
Celebration of Writers Around the Lake
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:50pm
Whether you're a writer or a reader, join Tahoe Writers Works for a Celebration of Writers around the Lake at the Valhalla Grand Hall, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. $10, includes a wine reception and reading by writers who call the lake home and those who are inspired by the lake.
Remembering and honoring 'Letter Home' - a short story
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 9:35amDear Squeaky,Just read your letter. Way better than email. It's something I can hold onto and keep next to me. It goes in the helmet. It's zero five thirty and they're loading the Bradleys. In a co...
Lowry defeats South Tahoe 77-26
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 8:00amWINNEMUCCA, Nev. - It has been nearly 11 months since the Lowry High School football team has set foot on hits home field for a game. The Buckaroos opened this season with two road wins at Battl...
Friends recall Florence Donovan-Gunderson; witness describes shooting as tragedy hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:57am
A 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.
