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DA may begin taking harder line on Tahoe pot cases
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 10:33amThe combination of South Lake Tahoe being on the verge of finalizing ordinances related to pot dispensaries and deputy district attorneys receiving ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../da-may-begin-taking-har...
Roethlisberger civil case to be heard in Reno
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 10:33amA woman working for Harrah's Lake Tahoe at the time accused Roethlisberger of rape. Now it will be up to a Washoe County jury to hear the case. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../roethlisberger-civil-ca...
Smallmouth bass discovered in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 9:10amRENO, Nev. - Researchers have confirmed the presence of smallmouth bass in Lake Tahoe and they're saying it's likely the most voracious invasive species within the waters. And to counter the spr...
Smallmouth bass discovered in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 9:10amRENO, Nev. - Researchers have confirmed the presence of smallmouth bass in Lake Tahoe and they're saying it's likely the most voracious invasive species within the waters. And to counter the spr...
Live coverage of Tahoe Summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 7:57amHOMEWOOD, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Daily Tribune Tuesday morning for live coverage of the 15th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Homewood Mountain Resort on...
Disc golf tournament at Squaw
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 4:54amThe only lift-accessed disc golf course in the Lake Tahoe region, Squaw Valley's course is of championship caliber. Holes 1, 2 and 18, located directly behind the High Camp complex, account for th...
Organized ride on South Shore bike paths
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 4:54am18, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition's board of directors will lead a recreational bike ride along South Lake Tahoe's bicycle path system. The ride starts and ends at Blue Dog Pizza at the north e...
2 people arrested in South Tahoe kidnapping of infant
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 4:54amThe incident started in South Lake Tahoe and ended in Douglas County. On Aug. 13 at about 3:30pm the Douglas County sheriff's deputies were contacted by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and ...
2 people arrested in South Tahoe kidnapping of infant
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 10:41pmThe incident started in South Lake Tahoe and ended in Douglas County. On Aug. 13 at about 3:30pm the Douglas County sheriff's deputies were contacted by the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-people-a...
Tahoe Fund doles out $50000 to 3 projects
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 8:43pmThe nonprofit Tahoe Fund is dividing $50000 between three entities – Van Sickle Bistate Park Lakeside Bicycle Trial and publication of the State of the Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-fund-d...
Pair arrested for alleged kidnapping
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 4:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested two people this weekend after receiving a report of a kidnapping in South Lake Tahoe, according to a statement from the sheriff...
DUI patrols planned through Labor Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 3:44pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Avoid the 6 El Dorado County DUI Task Force today announced it will join nearly 10,000 other law enforcement agencies nationwide in support of an intensive crackdown ...
'Hero of the Hudson' Sullenberger to speak at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 3:16pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed his jetliner a year and a half ago on New York's Hudson River, saving all 155 passengers and crew, will speak at a ...
LTFAC meeting in Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 2:05pmThe Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee meets from 9am to noon on Aug. 23 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences located at 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. LTFAC will address issues...
Woodie boat show gives back to Tahoe nonprofits
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 2:05pmThis year's recipients were the Tahoe Maritime Museum, Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club, Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Heritage Foundation and the Thunderbird Preservation Society. This year&#...
Boys & Girls Club members part of drumming
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 2:05pmLake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club's Mini J Drummers will open the “DURGA and the Story of the Drum” multi-media “DRUMGANZA” show on Aug. 18. Liz Broscoe, drummer, teacher and author, create...
Money in place to build bike path on Hwy. 50 in S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 2:05pmA high-priority bike path project in South Lake Tahoe has received the necessary funding — the El Dorado Beach to Ski Run route. This is a missing link in South Lake Tahoe and is listed as the highe...
Lake Tahoe Summit: Live coverage begins 9 a.m. Tuesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 9:54amHOMEWOOD, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Daily Tribune Tuesday morning for live coverage of the 15th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Homewood Mountain Resort on...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 9:20amJack Wagner reportedly used his $125000 winnings from the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe to buy a 6-carat diamond ring ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 9:20amCelebration of Education by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation is Aug. 26 from 5-7pm at South Tahoe High School. Tours of the Theater Arts & Design ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-ab...
Staples working with Boys and Girls Club to make sure kids have ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 5:42amThrough Staples' national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club has been selected to participate in this program and receive donations. The community...
Tahoe Tails Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 1:29amShe had been at another animal shelter since June and came up to Tahoe to change her luck She is affectionate with people and likes other dogs but she does ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-ado...
Staples working with Boys and Girls Club to make
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 7:32pmThe community can help by donating school supplies at the South Lake Tahoe Staples store. Donations can be dropped off through Sept. 17. Customers will also have the opportunity to participate by dona...
Book discussions at South Tahoe library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 2:10pmBook discussions at South Tahoe library ... Each meeting is at 3pm in the library conference room at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../book-discussions-at-south-ta...
Finding a Crowd Free Tahoe: Contracting Fear of Missing Out syndrome
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Previously I wrote that summers are made better by the fact that it is easier to be outside when its warm. Well that may be true, but I think it's time for me to admit...
Wildflowers a bonus treat on hike to Dardanelles Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 7:42amFrom South Lake Tahoe, go west on Highway 50. Pass the bug station, then turn left onto Highway 89. Before reaching the summit of Luther Pass, Big Meadow trailhead parking is on the left. Park. Follow...
Nevada reiterates Tahoe shore law
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nevada's law governing public access to Lake Tahoe's shore is about 5-feet different than California's."The general rule of thumb is if you're (on the water) in front ...
Vail resorts kicks off fall grant cycle
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the 2011-2012 ski and snowboard season approaches, Vail Resorts Echo, the company's corporate stewardship program, is kicking off the 2011 fall grant process for South...
ServPro has grand opening
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - ServPro Sales & Marketing Director Michelle Santos-Duperret takes a photo the ServPro Crew and the TahoeChamber Ambassadors at the company's ribbon cutting.--ServPro h...
Young Shakespeare Program on stage
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 3:32pmThis month the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival proudly presents the D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program — celebrating its 10th anniversary of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../young-shakespeare-prog...
Lake Tahoe All-Women Sports Camp
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 3:32pmLake Tahoe's All-Women Sports Camp is hosting a weekend of mountain biking, road cycling, triathlon training and running for women of all abilities on Aug. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-...
History: Student enrollment goes from 30 to 4000
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:56pmPublisher's note: This is reprinted with permission from the March 1976 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. February 24 was “Back to School” night for Historical Society members who hear...
Caltrans issues warning to cyclists, walkers in Tahoe construction ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:56pmCaltrans is reminding pedestrians and cyclists to respect the cone zone around Lake Tahoe Basin projects, especially along the stretch from Trout Creek Bridge to Ski Run Boulevard on Highway 50. Caltr...
Girl racers tear up South Lake Tahoe's BMX track
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On her bright pink bike, Isabelle Wilson, 6, ruled South Lake Tahoe's BMX track Thursday night, adding another trophy to her collection of four already at home. Isabel...
Girl racers tear up South Lake Tahoe's BMX track
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On her bright pink bike, Isabelle Wilson, 6, ruled South Lake Tahoe's BMX track Thursday night, adding another trophy to her collection of four already at home. Isabel...
Murder suspect released
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A man who was arrested on suspicion of killing his roommate has been released from jail pending further investigation.Brad Macewan, 55, was released from El Dorado County...
Fire chief to retire next month
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Chief Guy LeFever will retire Sept. 2 after nearly 33 years at the district.LeFever, 55, thanked fellow firefighters and district b...
Caltrans issues warning to cyclists walkers in Tahoe construction ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:00amCaltrans is reminding pedestrians and cyclists to respect the cone zone around Lake Tahoe Basin projects especially along the stretch from Trout Creek ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../caltrans-issues-warn...
Vail Resorts looking for nonprofits wanting some
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 8:48pmVail Resorts' corporate stewardship program Echo has money to give to South Lake Tahoe nonprofits. Echo encompasses environmental stewardship, charitable giving and community engagement and is aim...
Dropout rate in California on the decline
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 8:48pmPublisher's note: In Lake Tahoe Unified School District, South Tahoe High reports 13 dropouts for a rate of 1.1 percent; Mt. Tallac High had 18 drop out for a 18.8 percent rate. In the Tahoe-Truck...
Lake Tahoe's famed clarity getting substantially murkier
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 8:48pmLake Tahoe's famed clarity can increase or decrease based on any number of factors such as fine articles, algae growth, sediment runoff, snowmelt and others. Researchers say the decrease between 2...
Clarity of Lake Tahoe declines in 2010
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 2:22pmCARSON CITY, Nev.-Scientists say Lake Tahoe's clarity declined by more than 3 feet in 2010.A report released Friday by researchers at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center says Tahoe's waters ...
EDITORIAL: Answers, not platitudes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:00pmWhen the political leaders who represent Lake Tahoe gather at Homewood Tuesday to discuss issues facing the basin, they have to address some big questions facing our lake-wide community.Some of tho...
2 OK after plane crash in Washoe Lake State Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:30amCARSON CITY, Nev. - A student pilot and his instructor escaped injury Wednesday when their ultralight aircraft crash-landed in Washoe Lake State Park. Rescue crews were called to the crash at 8:38 ...
'Story of the Drum' to be presented at Duke Theatre
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Around the world and back, the Drumchik has returned to Tahoe."DURGA and the Story of the Drum," a multimedia "drumaganza" will be presented Aug. 18, in the Lake Tahoe...
Summit opportunity to talk Tahoe transportation
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An annual gathering of Tahoe's leaders is an opportunity for pivotal transportation concerns to be addressed, according to Carl Hasty, District Manager, Tahoe Transportat...
List of acts in variety show announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tickets are now available for the "Tahoe Variety Show - Traveling Around America.Doors open at 1 p.m. and the performance begins at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Golden Cabare...
Zephyr Cove doesn't have fuel for private boaters
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:23amIf we are unable to accommodate private boaters, we will direct them to one of the other marinas,” David Freireich, spokesman for Aramark, told Lake Tahoe News. The Dixie is having to fuel up at Lak...
Reading, signing of book about Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:23amAuthor Janet Kaidantzis will sign her book “Fallen Leaf, A Lake and its People: at the Lake Tahoe Museum on Aug. 19 form 3-6pm. The cover says, “From the Washoe to the pioneering families of Natha...
A filling lineup for North Shore food and wine
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:23amThe 26th Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival, considered one of Lake Tahoe's premier gourmet events, is scheduled for Sept. 9-11 at the Village at Northstar in Truckee. The three-day e...
