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Vikings best Incline in three games
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 1:35pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Drew Norberg started things off with a kill, and ended the match with one as well to lift South Tahoe over Incline on Tuesday night. The junior had 12 kills on the day fo...
BUSH Coming to Tahoe's MontBleu, Nov. 26
Submitted by tmg on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 1:23pmTo launch the ski season and “The Sound of Winter” in South Lake Tahoe, MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa and Heavenly Mountain Resort presents multi-platinum rock band BUSH on Saturday, Nov. 26. The band is celebrating the release of "The Sea of Memories," their first new album in 10 years, and their chart-topping lead single, “The Sound of Winter.”
Vogelgesang: 'The key word in STPUD is public'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 1:21pmPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is profiling the six candidates who will be on the Nov. 8 ballot for the South Tahoe Public Utility District board. They are being published in the order they wer...
Vikings searching for consistency this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 1:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each week, coach Kevin Hennessee says his team needs to be consistent on offense and defense. After last weeks 49-20 loss to Dayton High, it was no different this week as...
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.
City announces marijuana grow reporting system
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:20amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe has set up an online system to report suspected marijuana grows in residences, according to a Tuesday announcement from the city.Residents can submit the...
South Shore fuels and healthy forest project takes next step
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:35amBy Cheva Heck
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a project that would implement extensive forest thinning along Lake Tahoe's South Shore to reduce the risk of high-intensity wildfire and improve forest health. Under the Healthy Forest Restoration Act (HFRA), the release of the FEIS triggers the 30-day objection period for the project. Only those who have previously submitted written comments on this project may file an objection.
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah day
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 8:59amTemple Bat Yam, serving South Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Dayton and Carson Valley, welcomes members and visitors to join in observance of special services in anticipation of the Jewish High Holy Days...
Awards to recognize bicycling achievements
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 8:57amThe Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, a bicycle advocacy organization promoting bicycle use and safety in the region, is announcing that nominations are open for the third annual Lake Tahoe Bicycle Ach...
Awards to recognize bicycling achievements
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 8:57amThe Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, a bicycle advocacy organization promoting bicycle use and safety in the region, is announcing that nominations are open for the third annual Lake Tahoe Bicycle Ach...
$10 flu shots starting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 8:49amThe El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division, has announced the dates for its annual series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe.The vaccine to protect a...
$10 flu shots starting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 8:49amThe El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division, has announced the dates for its annual series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe.The vaccine to protect a...
Philanthropist gives from heart
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 8:41amPhilanthropist Jessica Ledbetter continues to support Lake Tahoe Community College programs and students with her recent gift of scholarships. In 2008, Jessica gave a major gift to create the Ledbe...
Highway construction pinching businesses
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 8:33amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Though just about everyone agrees construction on Highway 50 is necessary, the work is impacting businesses along the Trout Creek to Ski Run Boulevard corridor."I real...
Quiet Council Meeting Yields Interim Budget
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 7:53amBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council met Tuesday to pass an interim budget in an effort to have more time to work out labor negotiation and budget shortfall issues that have the community up in arms. There were no comments offered by council or the public, and the motion passed unanimously. Prior to the meeting there was a closed session for bargaining units to meet, and following was another closed session for council to hear the latest of the negotiations.
Overland Meat & Seafood Company
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 6:18amThe best lunch at Lake Tahoe every Tuesday. Overland's Tri-tips now at Beach Hut Deli every Tuesday...Until they sell out!
Local kids celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:01amWith support from the South Lake Tahoe Police and the Community Service departments, members participated in a parade, games, food and lots of fun. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../local-kids-celebrate-na...
TRPA welcomes Arlo Stockham as new regional planning coordinator
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:33pmBy Jeff Cowen
As the Lake Tahoe Regional Planning Agency shifts into the final phases of its Regional Plan Update, the Agency announced Tuesday an associated change in leadership for its Regional Plan Update team. The effort that had been led by Harmon Zuckerman for the past two years will now be charged to Arlo Stockham, a planner and consultant with 14 years' experience in Northern Nevada.
Tahoe Boat Inspections Move Back to Launch Ramps for Fall and Winter
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:23pm
By Peter Brumis
Beginning Oct. 1, Tahoe boat inspections will move to select launch ramps and winter hours will begin. Tahoe Resource ConservatioN District inspectors will do inspections and decontaminations at Cave Rock and Lake Forest boat launches from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, and inspections only (no decontaminations) are available at Sand Harbor, Thursday through Monday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Smoke from Sept. 12 fire continues to makes its way into Meyers, South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:08pm
Steady wind has pushed large amounts of smoke from a fire burning since Sept. 12 south of Highway 50 near Strawberry into Christmas Valley, Meyers and South Lake Tahoe this afternoon.
El Dorado Forest Service officials report the lightning-caused Long Fire, which has burned about 275 acres in timber and brush, is about 85 percent contained and poses no risk to life or property. The fire is burning at around 7,000 feet in the Packsaddle Pass area, three miles southwest of Strawberry in El Dorado County.
North Tahoe retailers: Some sunny, some blue
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 9:17amSoft retail sales during the peak tourist season led to the closure of two venerable North Lake Tahoe stores, but other business owners in Incline Village and Tahoe City say sales are still going s...
Tahoe boat inspections move back to launch ramp locations
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 8:56amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The winter boating season starts Oct. 1, 2011, and Lake Tahoe boat inspections are moving from the off-site inspection locations back to launch ramps.According to a Monday a...
Tahoe boat inspections move back to launch ramp locations
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 8:56amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The winter boating season starts Oct. 1, 2011, and Lake Tahoe boat inspections are moving from the off-site inspection locations back to launch ramps.According to a Monday a...
Tahoe resorts Squaw Valley USA, Alpine Meadows to complete historic merger
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:38amOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - Two of the largest and most-revered ski areas nestled near the shores of Lake Tahoe are merging, officials have confirmed, ending years of rumors of a partnership that figu...
Tahoe resorts Squaw Valley USA, Alpine Meadows to complete historic merger
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:38amOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - Two of the largest and most-revered ski areas nestled near the shores of Lake Tahoe are merging, officials have confirmed, ending years of rumors of a partnership that figu...
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:
City Council Buying Time on Budget
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 3:31amBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will meet today at 4pm to discuss several agenda items, most importantly, to pass an interim budget for the next 30 days while they continue to haggle with remedies for the city’s $5.2 million shortfall.
Another Bear Hunt Next Year?
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 3:30pmMarty Rahbeck has lived in South Lake Tahoe for 22 years now. He says the bear problem has never been this bad. "There are a lot of bears up there. They're competing for resources, and that's why they're coming down." Public comment for another bear hunt could come in February. Go here for a report from John Potter at KTVN Channel 2 News Reno.
Traffic at 'Y' tied up as police and fire called on separate incidents
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 1:40pm
South Lake Tahoe police and fire were called at about 2:30 this afternoon to Raley's at the"Y" after a report of a woman not breathing inside a car with two small children inside. First responders at the scene reported via police scanner dispatch that a second ambulance was needed for the children, reportedly an 18-month-old and a 3-year old. The children appear OK. About a block away, a fight involving several subjects was also reported. Initial police scanner reports came in that there was a window that was broken.
Big Meadow restoration continues along Scotts Lake Trail
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 11:20am
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.
Non-invasive breast test identifies potential cancer risks
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:38am
By Rebecca Wass / Barton Health
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer affects 1 out of 8 women. This is a growing concern, since many breast cancers are found after the disease has been developing for years. Tahoe Women's Care is the region's only OB/GYN practice to offer the HALO® breast test. Designed to detect abnormal cells HALO® may help identify precancerous breast cells up to eight years earlier than might be found on a mammogram.
Technology spurs Southwest Gas project at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 9:15amRENO, Nev. - New technology, federal tax breaks and lower construction costs combined to spur efforts by Southwest Gas to replace miles of vintage plastic pipe in its system at Lake Tahoe this year...
Tahoe Toy Run
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 7:36amThe 21st annual Tahoe Toy Run roll through South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Oct. 1, The South Lake Tahoe event is a major fundraiser for Christmas Cheer, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food to needy families and Christmas toys to underprivileged children. Motorcycles will start at the Horizon Casino at Stateline beginning at 10 a.m. and parade down Highway 50, led by Santa Claus, to the Lake Tahoe Airport. Entertainment will include raffle prizes, auction, barbecue, and live music featuring the Cash Only band and Deep Fryed Mojo playing from noon to 8 p.m.
Technology spurs Southwest Gas project at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 7:10amNew technology, federal tax breaks and lower construction costs combined to spur efforts by Southwest Gas to replace miles of vintage plastic pipe in its system at Lake Tahoe this year. The Las Vegas-based utility is using two new technologies — “keyhole” and “split and pull” — in the Tahoe-area project. Go here to read the story.
Tahoe retailers: Some sunny, some blue
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 7:08amSoft retail sales during the peak tourist season led to the closure of two venerable Lake Tahoe stores, but other business owners in Incline Village and Tahoe City say sales are still going strong. Go here to read the story.
Join the conversation on Facebook
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Miss the comments on TahoeDailyTribune.com? There's another way to discuss the story that's buzzing around town on www.facebook.com/tahoedailytribune.Like us there and...
Flu shots available to all ages at S. Tahoe senior center
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 2:34amThe El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division is offering a series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe. The vaccine to protect against seasonal influenza wi...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 1:36amThe 9hole Tahoe City Golf Course is about to be sold to the Tahoe City Public Utility District for $5 million by the Bechdolt family ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-tahoe-26......
History: Remembering summers at the Tallac House
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 11:29pmPublisher's note: This is reprinted with permission from the August 1976 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Several months ago, our newsletter carried a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../history...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 11:29pmCall (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and other information on adopting a pet . For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-adoptable...
Fuel reduction projects to impact beach parking areas
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 4:58pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin fuels reduction and forest health thinning work near two East Shore beaches the week of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../fuel-reduction-...
Reno-Tahoe, Denver try to convince USOC to go after 2022 Games ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 4:58pmIt's still undetermined whether the Colorado Springs-based USOC will enter the fray for 2022 — with Reno/Lake Tahoe, Salt Lake City and Bozeman, Mont., also ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../reno-tahoe...
History: Remembering summers at the Tallac House
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 12:50amPublisher's note: This is reprinted with permission from the August 1976 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. Several months ago, our newsletter carried a report of Linda Mendizabal's int...
Mutt Strut returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 12:50amThe 7th annual Mutt Strut is Oct. 9 in South Lake Tahoe. The 1.2 mile walk involves trying to build the best poker hand as you and your four-legged friend meander around the South Shore. Registration ...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 11:16amDesign Workshop, an international landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design firm with six offices in the U.S., promoted Stephanie Grigsby to principal and Micah Langdon to associate in i...
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.
'Women's Journey Through History' on stage at STHS
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 10:18amSoroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association for University Women are partnering with Aston ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../womens-journey-thr...
Vigil for missing woman's birthday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Marie Hanson's family will be holding a candlelight vigil for her 55th birthday this Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Regan Beach.The family encourages the community to...
Deb Howard & Co. welcomes Shannon Grossi
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:24amShannon Grossi may be a new addition to Deb Howard & Company, but she definitely is not new to the Lake Tahoe area.Shannon has lived most of her life in the South Lake Tahoe area. Of course, it ...
Design workshop promotes two staff members in Tahoe office
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design firm with six offices in the U.S. and work spanning the globe, is pleased to ann...
