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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.
Squaw Valley Job fair Nov. 11
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 4:31amSquaw Valley will host the resort’s seasonal job interview fair on Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place in the Palisades Conference Room adjacent to the lobby of The Village at Squaw Valley, the interview fair will include interviews for a wide range of positions including snowsports instructors, ski patrol, lift operations, grooming, terrain parks, culinary services, rental services, retail, security, parking, product sales and services, and transportation.
State parks commission's controversial vote a step forward for golf course reconfiguration
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Golf is a simple game.You hit the ball in the hole.Reconfiguring Lake Tahoe Golf Course into Washoe Meadows State Park, so you can keep the 18 holes and restore the Up...
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.
Barton Auxiliary’s Famous Cheese Balls On the Way
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 2:22pmThere are balls of cheese and then there are Barton Auxiliary’s Famous Cheese Balls.
One creamy swipe across a piece of sourdough bread or dipped with a cracker, and anyone with a discerning palate can tell the difference between store-bought and these homemade delights. This superior concoction is garlicky, nutty and slightly spicy.
With the holidays around the corner, Barton Auxiliary will once again sell these delicious concoctions for $7.50 at the following locations:
Tahoe Chamber endorses Upper Truckee River Restoration Alt. 2
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 9:47amOn October 13, 2011 the Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Alternative 2; the Upper Truckee River Restoration and Golf Course Reconfiguration project.
Caps for Kids' looking for creative donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 8:26amThe South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department is again the place to drop off all of your handmade goodies – booties, hats, scarves and mittens are ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../caps-for-kids-loo...
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.
Tahoe City celebrates fall with Harvest Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 4:58pmThe Tahoe City PUD Parks and Recreation Department's annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch is Oct. 22 from 10am-2pm. This family event is the wrap up to the Tahoe City Downtown Associations ye...
Haunted trails await at Campground by the Lake
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 2:01pmTerror in Tahoe, which for years has spooked young and old Halloween enthusiasts is under new direction and has new digs.
Hosted by the City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services/Parks and Recreation, and the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, organizers have prepared a haunted trail in the woods at the Campground by the Lake on Highway 50, dead in the center of South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe City celebrates fall with Harvest Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 8:54pmThe Tahoe City PUD Parks and Recreation Department's annual Harvest Festival ... This family event is the wrap up to the Tahoe City Downtown Associations ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-city-ce...
Public lands money for parks and trails dries up
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 7:37amThrough the sale of $3 billion in public land in Clark County, cities and counties throughout Nevada have built hundreds of parks and trails, pollution has been kept out of Lake Tahoe and forest fires have been prevented. The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 has been a boon for the entire state. But the good times are nearly over. Go here for more from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Fishing report through Oct. 4
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:56pmHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 4, 2011. This report covers rivers, lakes and streams in the Sierra, Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Youth basketball league, girls' three-on-three registration
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 9:41amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Douglas County Parks & Recreation is holding registration for the upcoming youth basketball league and girl's three-on-three league at Kahle Community Center. Teams usually have...
Bike event is all about kids
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:48pmNevada State Parks in cooperation with the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Backcounrty Patrol, the Reno Wheelmen, and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association will host young riders, ages 6 to 16, for ...
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.
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.
Public Meeting To Be Held Regarding Guns In Nevada State Parks
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 8:09amBy Nevada News Bureau
The Nevada Division of State Parks will next month hold a public hearing on the Nevada Administrative Code’s (NAC) change of regulation to allow for the carrying of firearms in state parks.
Less than two weeks left for Tahoe's best season pass deal
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 6:51amOne of the best Tahoe ski and board pass deals around, offered through Sierra-at-Tahoe, is nearing deadline time. The folks at Sierra sent us this reminder and so we're passing this information on to you:
City tells employees to come up with budget solutions; final meeting slated for Sept. 27
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 8:15amBy Li Terrell
To a crowd of about 200, the South Lake Tahoe City Council met to hear the 2011-12 Budget Proposal from its city manager and finance director on Thursday. There was an obvious tension between the council and members of the public who attended the meeting, though the general sentiment of the council and city manager is that the deficit issues are not their fault, and that employee sacrifice is what is required to balance the budget.
State Parks moves forward to relocate golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight or nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course could soon be moved into Washoe Meadows State Park as part of a controversial environmental restoration project.Californi...
Tahoe Conservancy Approves Signature South Lake Projects
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 3:42pmBy Ray Lacey
The California Tahoe Conservancy today awarded funding for two of South Lake Tahoe's signature environmental and recreational projects: the Bijou Creek Watershed Project and the South Tahoe Greenway bike trail.
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.
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.
New landmark installed at Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 10:57amAfter two months of sweat, scrapes, carving and lots of attention paid to detail, a new sign went up Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, marking a generation of landmarks that bring in an all-encompassing natural environment perspective.
With the design furnished by Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Jeanette Minier developed, constructed and hand-carved the sign which is now perched at the entrance of the golf course at 2500 Emerald Bay Road. Final touches with masonry continues.
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.
Recreation meeting on North Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 5:09amThe North Tahoe Public Utility District is putting on a recreation and parks community meeting Sept. 20 from 5:30–7:30pm at the North Tahoe Event Center in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../recreation-me...
Fishing report through Sept. 6
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 10:39pmBy Don Quilici
Here is the fishing report for the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Raley’s and Nevada governor campaign to help promote Nevada State Parks
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 10:03pmBy Bob Conrad / Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
CARSON CITY, Nev. — When shoppers use any reusable grocery bag — paper, plastic or canvas — at any Raley’s and Food Source store in Nevada, they will be helping more than the environment, they will also be raising money to preserve and enhance Nevada State Parks.
Mavericks win Douglas County flag football league
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 1:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the first time in 10 years, Tahoe Quick Lube wasn't on field for the final game of the Douglas County Parks and Recreation adult flag football season.The team, whi...
Weekend Fishing Report
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 8:45amBy Don Quilici
Here's the fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Tahoe Fund partners with Heavenly, Northstar
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 10:17amThe nonprofit Tahoe Fund partnership with Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, called the "Ski Conservation Fund", will raise an estimated $75,000 annually for the nonprofit Fund to support environmental improvement projects within the Lake Tahoe Basin.
GUEST COLUMN: Park closures not the answer
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 5:00amCalifornia State Parks belong to the people of California and the world. Since establishing the first state park in 1864, they have been known as "preserving the best of California forever."Visiona...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to Gary Bell
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On behalf of the city of South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation department, Camp Tadaka and Camp Radical would like to thank Gary Bell of Sierra Ski & Cycle Works for tak...
Adult flag football standings
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 4:30pmDouglas County Parks & Recreation Department - as of July 20TEAM W-LTeam Violators5-0The Mavericks3-2The Fish3-2Tahoe Quik Lube3-2Yochheim Construction1-4Fat Kids on Swings0-5Game Results --Adult f...
City removes Regan Beach playground over safety concerns
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 2:24pmCity officials removed the Regan Beach playground due to safety concerns. The steel jungle gym had been there for more than 20 years, said Parks and Recreation Department director Stan Sherer."B...
California State Parks announces closure of 70 parks
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 5:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Parks and Recreation announced Friday a plan to close 70 of its 278 state parks and recreation areas beginning in 2012. None of Lake Tahoe...