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Fishing report for May 2-9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 12:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 2-9.
Fish On: California Opening Day river, lake and stream report
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 4:04pmHere is this week's fishing report and a reminder that Saturday, April 28 is the Opening Day of California lake, river and stream fishing. This report covers water ways throughout Northern California, the Sierra, Nevada and Southern Oregon. To learn more about opening day or to get a California fishing license, go here.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Lake Valley has money for fuels reduction on vacant lots
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 1:20pmDon Q's California and Nevada Fishing Report through April 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:35amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 18-25. The opening day for all California fishing is on April 28.
California stream fishing season begins April 28
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:03amWith the ski and board season winding down, it’s almost time to catch some fish in the High Sierra once again.
On Saturday, April 28 the 2012 fishing season will open for all applicable lakes, reservoirs, streams, creeks and rivers in California. The season will then remain open until Thursday, Nov. 15.
If you’re new to the Lake Tahoe and Sierra, here’s some information that can be useful if you would like to fish on that Opening Day or the entire opening weekend:
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of April 11-17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 6:47pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012.
OPEN's Burger Night at Ernie's
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 9:45amOPEN's Burger Night at Ernie's again for their annual fundraiser on Wednesday, April 11th, from 5 pm to 7 pm. The wait staff are volunteers, so tips are appreciated. Tickets for the event are $10 for a burger, cheeseburger or veggie burger and a soft drink and fries.
Hang out and visit with lots of locals!
Please let Coco at The Substitute (544-6071) know how many tickets you want and she'll deliver them to you asap,
or you can pick them up from her at The Substitute.
Fishing Report For the week of March 28 to April 3
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 9:13amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of March 28 through April 3.
Flaunt It Finals returns to Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 8:18amBillabong Flaunt It, presented by Sony Ericsson, returns to Sierra-at-Tahoe March 31 for its final all girls snowboard series in North America. Flaunt It began the tour in January at Blue Mountain for the first of 7 stops with more than $30,000 in series cash and prizes.
Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club Annual Chowder Feed
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:02amThe Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club annual Chowder Feed and new members meeting will be on Friday, March 30 beginning at 6 p.m. at the WYC Clubhouse in the Tahoe Keys Marina (Located upstairs from the Harbor Master's Office next to the Fresh Ketch). RSVP by March 27. Do you want to sail on Lake Tahoe this summer? Don't own a boat? - that's okay! We have lots of skippers looking for people to help them sail their boats this summer.
Finding the Easy in E-Commerce
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:41amA seminar on Finding the Easy in E-Commerce will be on March 30, from 2 to 4pm at Harrah’s Convention Center. Sure this is the “information age” and “everything is on line”…but what, why, how, and where does the small business professional begin? In this lively, intense, information and example packed 2 hours, explore useful information about sales vs.
Auction for Whittell and Zephyr Cove schools
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:29amHave fun and help raise money for Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary on April 21 at MontBleu Convention Center beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are available now and there are lots of great choices: you can sit at the infamous Blackbeard Table, at a Captains Group Table or be a Buccaneer and take your chances! Or buy "Teacher Tickets" so they can attend. Go here to buy tickets and find out the latest on items up for auction.
Column: I’ve got a feeling, I’m not the only one
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 8:12am(Editor's note: This is the fourth in a regular feature by South Lake Tahoe-based Certified Wellness Coach and Advanced Integrative Therapist Krista Kline. Visit her website at www.kristaekline.com.)
I want to have fun and live life to the fullest, do it all, see it all! I love to laugh, spend time with family and friends, listen to music, travel, eat, try new things, be challenged, learn, help others, and the list goes on. What is on your list? What are you doing (or better yet, what aren't you doing) to have a little fun in your life?
Fishing report for March 21-27
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 4:28pmHere is this week's fishing report covering rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of March 21-27.
St. Patrick's Day at Heavenly; Killebrew Canyon to open Sunday
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:55pmWhile many people are thinking green on St. Patty’s Day, Heavenly Mountain Resort is thinking white and lots of it. With between two and four feet of new snow in the last 24 hours, Heavenly plans to open Killebrew Canyon on Sunday, marking the first time this season the double-black, off-piste terrain has been open.
Best of Lake Tahoe snowsports season coming up now; storms line up for weekend skiing
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:04pmOK, so it hasn't been the best snowsport season so far, but hold on, more snow is coming with storms over this weekend and we'll be able to ski off-piste without worrying about slightly hidden rock and logs. And on top of that, it's spring skiing, always the best of the year. Forget those crowds of December and January, don't recall those icy January days when the wind howled. It's spring skiing, lightly clad with plenty of sun for sitting on the lodge deck.
Fishing Report For March 14-21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:56amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and portions of Southern Oregon.
Plenty of snow at Lake Tahoe for spring skiing, snowboarding
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 7:49amIt's been a weird ski and riding season, for sure. One indication is that Heavenly Mountain Resort is only operating the Boulder base lodge and the Boulder and North Bowl lifts on weekends. In all the years I taught at Boulder never has had a shutdown like this. Too bad because lots of locals liked Boulder as out-of-towners didn't go there very often. Thus, parking was close and runs not crowded.
Movie Review: 'Act of Valor' mixes recruiting with SEALs
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 2:03pmThe action-thriller film "Act of Valor," now playing at Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, merges real-life SEALs (we all know who the SEALs are, thanks to the Osama bin Laden assassination) with Hollywood actors in action photography taken during maneuvers at the SEAL training grounds.
No SEALs are identified by name, although there is a surprisingly length listing of SEALs who have died in action at the end of the film.
Fishing report through Feb. 21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 4:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is through Feb. 21.
Movie Review: 'Star Wars' rages again in 3D With 'The Phantom Menace'
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 6:28pmI was busy some other place when "Star Wars, The Phantom Menace" opened in 1999. Lucky me. Not so lucky now when I went to see the reworked original decked out in 3D. The film is now playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinema at Stateline, Lake Tahoe. And for all those Star Wars fans, and they know who they are, you won't want to miss it; though you can see the release without 3D and you won't be missing much.
Fallen Leaf trail and improvement plan continues to stir concerns
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 9:48amQuestions continue regarding a U.S. Forest Service plan to make trail and other improvements in the Fallen Leaf Lake area. With a comment deadline now past, the project entails improvements to 12,960 acres and includes nearly 42 miles of existing trail from Pope to Baldwin beaches on the north end to the south and west ends of Fallen Leaf Lake.
Leap Year day at Diamond Peak
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:29amDiamond Peak Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe is celebrating 2012’s extra day on February 29th by offering a $29 all day lift ticket.
“There are obviously lots of things people can do with an extra day on their hands” says Brad Wilson, general manager of Diamond Peak. “Skiing and snowboarding seems a more fun choice than some of the alternatives like washing the car, doing laundry or cleaning out the garage.”
The latest from Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 11:14amLots of news out of Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Finance Director comes highly regarded says Douglas County Manager
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 4:46pmAfter three nationwide searches Douglas County Manager Steve Mokrohisky found the person he wanted for the top finance job right in his own back yard. The pick was Christine Vuletich, the City of South Lake Tahoe's director of finance.
Vuletich has resigned to take the position in Douglas County offered to her this week by Mokrohisky, where she will serve as the assistant county manager/chief financial officer.
South Lake Tahoe's Director of Finance Christine Vuletich resigns; hired as Douglas County finance officer
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:56pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe's Director of Finance, Christine Vuletich, has resigned to take a position in Douglas County, where she will serve as the assistant county manager/chief financial officer. Her last day is Feb. 17.
Vuletich, who was hired in October 2004 as the director of finance, has been responsible for the overall operation and oversight of the city's finance department, and has served as primary financial advisor to the city council and city manager.
Locals Help to Identify Biggest Threats to Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 5:44pmThis winter, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District launched a Facebook contest in support of its “Tahoe’s Most un-Wanted” campaign in order to collaborate with the community for its series of educational posters. The wild-west themed posters are intended to help locals and visitors to identify some of the most pressing threats to the Tahoe Basin, as well as what people can do to help mitigate environmental challenges.
Food-waste recycling grows, pressuring compost makers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 2:05pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - Atlantis Casino Resort got lots of warm media attention last month as it launched a program to recycle organics - food wastes and the like - through a Carson City composting ...
Nevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:35amHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Movie Review: Sc-fi horror film 'Underworld Awakening' wastes Beckinsale's talent
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:38pmThe sci-fi-horror film "Underworld Awakening 3D" playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas in Stateline is the fourth iteration of the series, in this case starring Kate Beckinsale as Selene for the third time.
Selene has been in suspended animation in a freezer for 12 years bust breaks out to find that humankind is at war with the vampires in the population a well as the werewolves.
Transcript from Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 1:29pmBudget cuts and temporary taxes were on tap this morning in California Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address. Below is a transcript of his speech. Go here for an audio version and post-speech analysis moderated by Marianne Russ with Jean Ross, Executive Director of the California Budget Project, former Republican Assemblyman Roger Niello, media/political analyst Barbara O'Connor.
Fishing report through Jan. 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:25amHere 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.
Movie Review: 'Contraband' a so-so thriller with Mark Wahlberg as macho-in-chief
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 10:07amThe action-thriller "Contraband," now playing at the Hollywood Horizon Stadium in Stateline, stars Mark Wahlberg as Chris Farraday, a reformed former ace smuggler living in New Orleans with with wife Kate (Kate Beckinsale) and two sons (largely ignored) making home burglar alarms as a business.
Fishing report through Jan. 17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 2:40amHere is the fishing report through Jan. 17 for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Senior has something nice to say about SnowGlobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:24amI have lived in the Sierra Tract neighborhood for more than 30 years. This is a great venue and has brought lots of business to our community, and I mean our community south of the casinos, our sma...
Fishing report though Jan. 11
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 7:30amHere is the fishing report for the week of Jan. 4-11. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Ski report: Sun and people
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:25amA little wind, a little snow, a little sun, and lots of people — all on the slopes of Lake Tahoe. Here is the Jan. 2 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-repo...
Ski report: Sun and people
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 3:56pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 2nd, 2012 | no responses. A little wind, a little snow, a little sun, and lots of people — all on the slopes of Lake Tahoe. Here is the Jan. 2 ski report. ...
TRPA policy updates will be in March draft environmental study
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 6:35pmBy Jeff Cowen
The Regional Plan Update Committee of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board made broad strides this month including endorsement of updated policies that would improve how aspects of land coverage and planning procedures are managed in the Tahoe Region.
Vail Daily columnist Warren Miller: Parking lot days were the best
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 11:44amI just hung up the phone after an hour of talking with Ward Baker, who is the only person I know who is as dumb as I am.We slept in the parking lots of almost every ski resort in the West that had ...
How are you spending your time in Tahoe without much snow to ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 4:41amI'm doing lots of Yoga. It's the one activity that can be done anywhere and keeps you in shape for everything! Of course, a little CrossFit never hurt either. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../how-...
Budget gift: Coffee and chocolate combo
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 1:33pmPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Alpen Sierra coffee has lots of hot ideas ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budget...
Outdoors with Don Q: Some personal memories from the year 2011
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 2:00amBy Don Quilici
As I look forward to the year of 2012 with high expectations, hopes and dreams, this is a good time to reflect back on some selected personal memories from the rapidly ending year of 2011. Here are my top memories:
Tahoe Transportation District Blog: What TMDL means for the lake
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 2:17pmA Total Maximum Daily Load is a regulatory term in the U.S. Clean Water Act describing a value of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a body of water can receive while still meeting water quality standards.
Ski report: Lots of manmade snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 1:25amThe one good thing about all the cold weather is ski resorts have been able to keep making snow while Mother Nature takes her time in bringing the white stuff to the Lake Tahoe Basin. Here is the Dec....
Ski report: Lots of manmade snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/04/2011 - 4:50pmThe one good thing about all the cold weather is ski resorts have been able to keep making snow while Mother Nature takes her time in bringing the white stuff to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-repor...
Ski resort: Lots of sunshine
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 11:56pmTime to bring out the sunscreen if you are headed up to the mountains today. Here is the Nov. 26 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/ski-re...
Ski resort: Lots of sunshine
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 10:37amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on November 26th, 2011 | no responses. Time to bring out the sunscreen if you are headed up to the mountains today. Here is the Nov. 26 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the...
Offenbacher talks Tahoe Adventure Film Festival and Flying Wild in Alaska
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:41amIt has been quite a year for Lake Tahoe's outdoor adventure tribal elder Todd Offenbacher. The film festival founder, Lake Tahoe TV host, mountaineer and unofficial statesmen of all things uniquely outdoors has been to the Arctic Circle, just returned from a trip to Antarctica, and will be featured in two segments on the popular Discovery Channel program Flying Wild in Alaska.
Fishing report through Nov. 23
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 12:59amHere is this week's fishing report, through Nov. 23, for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon: