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Barton Health offers fitness training for local running events
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 10:18pm
There are some big running events in South Lake Tahoe this summer and Barton Health is providing the tools needed to perform safely and at your peak.
The community is invited to join Barton Health’s “Train for an Event Fitness Challenge” from March to June.
“Whether you are just getting off the couch or a seasoned athlete, this program is designed to motivate you and make you game day ready for one of our local race events,” said Krista Carson, Barton Health’s program coordinator.
Five Tahoe/Reno area skiers named to US Ski Team
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/28/2015 - 11:43pm
World Champions Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO), Ted Ligety (Park City, UT), Bode Miller (Franconia, NH) and Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO) headline a strong group of 26 athletes, 14 men and 12 women, named by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association to compete in the 2015 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships Feb. 2-15 in Vail/Beaver Creek on home turf. Joining them will be five-time medalist Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA) as well as Audi FIS Ski World Cup downhill winners Travis Ganong (Squaw Valley, CA) and Steven Nyman (Sundance, UT).
Camp Richardson’s Snowshoe Cocktail Races start on January 17
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 10:11pmEvent Date:
January 17, 2015 (All day)
Can you run in snowshoes? Can you run and carry a tray full of drinks in snowshoes? How about just watching people try?
The start of Camp Richardson’s Snowshoe Cocktail Races, a three-part series, is set for Jan. 17, at 7 p.m.
Racers, cocktail trays in hand, navigate through obstacles, and up and down the beach. The winner is the fastest and cleanest at the finish.
North Lake Tahoe's Travis Ganong Claims Career First Win
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/28/2014 - 4:08pm
Travis Ganong, of Squaw Valley, CA and 2014 Olympian, took advantage of a new course for the men's Audi FIS Ski World Cup tour and punched through for his career first victory, winning the Santa Caterina downhill. Austria's Matthias Mayer was the only one who got close to Ganong, finishing in second, nine-hundredths back. Italy's Dominick Paris was third.
Armed Robbery at South Lake Tahoe's KFC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/23/2014 - 12:14pm
South Lake Tahoe Police officers responded to a call of an armed robbery at the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant on Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe Monday night.
At about 11:30 p.m., officers arrived in response to the armed robbery which had just occurred. When they arrived the suspect, described as 5'8" and 130 pounds, had already fled.
Dress like Santa and enjoy Sunday's Santa Fun Run
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/16/2014 - 11:40pm
Event Date:
December 21, 2014 - 4:00pm
Time to get your Santa on and run in the annual South Lake Tahoe Santa Run! Grab your Santa suits and hats and enjoy a 1.3 mile run up Ski Run Blvd from Blue Angel Cafe to Himmel Haus.
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation (HSSF) is holding their annual Santa Run on Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 p.m., rain or snow. They will be raising funds for the HSSF Scholarship Fund wil the help of Himmel Haus, Blue Angel Cafe and Rainbow Mountain.
New School Board meets; First time in 17 years Wendy David isn't on board
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 12:47am
A few hours after Wendy David was elected as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of South Lake Tahoe, her former colleagues at the LTUSD School Board elected a new president.
Barbara Bannar, the trustee from Area 5, was elected President with Dr. Larry Green elected Clerk of the Board. Green represents Area 4. He was also named Representative to the El Dorado County School Boards Association (EDCSBA) where he serves as Vice President. Bannar was named the Representative to the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation.
Jingle Jog Holiday Fun Run to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/03/2014 - 11:31pm
Event Date:
December 13, 2014 - 10:00am
The Jingle Jog Fun Run is a great opportunity dress up in your wackiest holiday gear, the perfect attire to partake in a holiday run!
The 5k and Kid's Fun Run will be held on Saturday, December 13th at 10 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College with prizes awarded for best race times.
Registration begins at 9am and races will begin at 10 a.m.
Registration for the Kids Fun Run is $10.00 and the 5K is $29.00. Proceeds benefit Youth Activity Scholarships though Athletes United.
El Dorado County certifies election, final counts in for all races
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/26/2014 - 8:59pm
Twenty-one days after the election, the final results have now been certified by the El Dorado County elections department.
The closest race was for the three open seats for South Lake Tahoe City Council. The top vote getter was long time local Wendy David who had 18.05 % of the vote with 1727 residents feeling confident she'd represent them well. Coming in second was incumbent Tom Davis who received 1461 votes, or 15.52% of the vote. Austin Sass moved ahead of incumbent Angela Swanson and ended up with 1318 votes to Swanson's 1289, just .31% difference.
Ballots not all counted yet; Two City Council Incumbents may not be returning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/12/2014 - 10:59pm
It's been eight days and there is still no official count from last Tuesday's election. With 100% of the precincts counted by 1 a.m. November 5, El Dorado County election employees have been counting the absentee and provisional ballots since then. They released their third report of the count today, showing little change from Friday's numbers.
Swanson, Sass just one vote apart, More absentee ballots still to be counted
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/06/2014 - 6:50pm
The results of the first wave of counting the approximate 13,000 absentee and provisional ballots from Tuesday's election were released this evening and just one vote separates two candidates from serving on the City Council or not.
Wendy David.......17.98%.......1271 votes
Tom Davis.........15.48%.......1094 votes
Angela Swanson....13.99%........989 votes
Austin Sass.......13.98%........988 votes
Brooke Laine......13.35%........939 votes
Matt Palacio......12.83%........907 votes
Bruce Grego.......12.22%........864 votes
El Dorado County still has over 12,000 votes to count
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 11:28pm
With just 13 votes separating two candidates and deciding who will be on the South Lake Tahoe City Council, thousands of uncounted absentee and provisional ballots could actually change the outcome.
El Dorado County election officials told South Tahoe Now today that an estimated 12,000 absentee ballots and 1,000 provisional ballots may take until Thanksgiving to count. By law they have 18 days to certify the election and all votes must be counted by then.
South Lake Tahoe to host Amgen Tour's 2015 women's events
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 4:31pm
Organizers of the 10th anniversary of the Amgen Tour of California announced today that South Lake Tahoe has been chosen to host the first two stages of the women's portion of the race in 2015.
Women's cycling events continue to grow in the Amgen Tour which is America's largest race. The three-day women’s stage race will travel through South Lake Tahoe on May 8-9, 2015 and conclude in Sacramento on May 10, 2015, the same day of the overall start of the men’s race.
Letter: Sheriff Perini is the leader we need at DCSO
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 7:13pm
With the race for Douglas County Sheriff nearing an end I would like to offer the following observations:
Sacramento Bee gets it wrong on the El Dorado County Supervisor race
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 6:46pm
Voters in El Dorado County District 5 will be voting for a new supervisor on November 4 and the winner will either be Sue Novasel or Kenny Curtzwiler. The Sacramento Bee's Voter Guide got the candidates wrong as they wrote that Sue's opponent was Kevin Brown.
Before all the votes were counted during June's primary, Brown looked like he was headed to the runoff in November, but ended up in 4th place with 17.61% of the vote. The top two vote getters in June earned a spot on the ballot in November.
Novasel - 1,557 votes 28.47%
Curtzwiler - 977 votes 17.87%
Swanson - 967 votes 17.67%
Voter registration forms due by October 23 to be eligible to vote November 4
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 8:34pm
There are less than two weeks left for Californians to register to vote on the November 4 election day. In order to be eligible to vote, one must be 18, a U.S. citizen, are not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony, or have not been ruled mentally incompetent to vote by the courts.
Color Blast 5k Run/Walk in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 6:26am
Event Date:
October 11, 2014 - 9:00am
Tahoe Youth and Family Services is holding their Color Blast Run this Saturday at Lake Tahoe Community College. This fun, fundraiser is a 5k walk/run around the LTCC campus, and it's not just any 5k walk/run! Participants get doused with color around the course so when they cross the finish line they're covered from head to toe in color!
The original run was postponed to October 11 due to unhealthy air in September from the King Fire. This weekend will be a great fall day for the event and it's not too late to sign up.
Op/Ed: Why I declined endorsement from Nevada based Chamber
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/19/2014 - 6:32am
First let me say that I respect my opponent in this race and consider him a friend. I also respect the other candidates for the other offices who were endorsed by the Nevada based Chamber. I and other candidates declined to participate. Here are my reasons.
It's race weekend in South Lake Tahoe!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 8:53pm
Right on the heels of the Tour de Tahoe Bike Race around the lake, the Lake Tahoe Marathon has begun Race Week.
On Friday, racers competed in the Emerald Bay Full and Half Marathons. There are 10 different races on Saturday: The Cal Neva Marathon, the Tahoe Nevada Half Marathon, a 5 mile Kayak Race, two and five mile Stand Up Paddle Races, Swim Races, Duathlon, Kids Fun Run, Super Hero 5k, 72 mile Loop the Lake Ultra Race and the Tahoe Double Marathon.
If that weren't enough action, Sunday is the main event plus 10k and 20 mile races.
Special election held to replace El Dorado County Supervisor Nutting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 7:38pmSix candidates are vying for the open El Dorado County Supervisor Area 2 seat left vacant by the departure of ousted Ray Nutting.
With 100% of the vote counted, Shiva Frentzen led the pack with 30.96% (2,374) of the vote. Troubled and ousted Supervisor Ray Nutting's wife Jennifer is also one of the candidates. She ended up with 13.21$ of the vote.
September 2014 in Tahoe: The Verve Pipe, Air Supply
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/07/2014 - 6:21pm
Sept. 1-4 Burning Man decompression w/ Bhudda Lounge & Bhudda Bass @ 968 park Hotel
September 01 Cash Only Band @ Cabo Wabo
DJ Lambchop / Daytxna @ Fat Cat Cafe
September 02 Jesse Kalin @ Cabo Wabo
Open Mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Sept. 3-7 Will Durst / David Gee @ Improv at Harvey's
September 03 Open Mic w/ Jesse Kalin @ Cabo Wabo
Hypha, Professor Stone, DJ So freaky, IJV @ The Grid
Sept. 4-6 Dyer Maker @ Cabo Wabo
September 04 Kylan Johnson @ Cottonwood Bar & Grill
Graham Marshall Group @ Moody's Bistro
Sept. 5-7 Autumn Food and Wine Festival @ Northstar
TahoeChamber Sup and Sip
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/04/2014 - 10:27pm
Event Date:
September 18, 2014 - 4:30pm
Send off summer the best way possible – on the lake! Join TahoeChamber for a paddle on Lake Tahoe followed by a Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) at South Tahoe Standup Paddle on September 18. The BAHM! begins with a one-hour stand up paddle board session at El Dorado Beach from 4:30 to 5:30 pm followed by appetizers and drinks until 7:30 pm at the South Tahoe Standup Paddle retail location.
Lake Tahoe concert line-up for August
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 9:44pm
August 01 Leche De Tigre / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
Young Shakespeare: "As You Like It" @ Valhalla Boathouse
Theater
The Novelists @ The Beacon
Straight Jacket @ Himmel Haus
DJ Enfo @ Peek Tahoe
Tressa Bell @ 968 Park
the Wrinkle @ King's Beach
Lisa Marie Johnston @ Cottonwood bar and grill
Ana Popovitch w/ The Steepwater Band @ Crystal Bay Club
August 1-2 Ashley Red @ Cabo Wabo
August 02 LADY GAGA Artpop Ball w/ Lady Starlight @ Harvey's Outdoor
Amphitheatre
Naive Melodies / Patrick Walsch @ heavenly Village
Win the Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race; Be an honorary captain
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/02/2014 - 9:28pm
Have you ever longed to be on board the MS Dixie II or Tahoe Queen as they race along the waters of Lake Tahoe?
Now is your chance to be an honorary captain during the annual Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race held over the Labor Day Weekend on August 30th.
The two winning captains will be invited on board during the race with three of their friends. They'll all be treated to a lavish buffet and commemorative basket.
To enter the contest, visit this site. Winners will be announced on August 12.
Bon Voyage!
Novasel and Curtzwiler tell audience why they should win County Supervisor race
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:26pm
There are a few buzz words that are evidently going to be used during the El Dorado County District 5 Supervisor race this summer and fall.
Economic Vitality - An economy with sufficient jobs, products and services to support the community. A sufficient tax base provides citizens with police and fire, parks and recreation and public services needed by the population.
Dawgs on the Run Holds Inaugural “Buried Bones Rummage Sale” on July 26
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/14/2014 - 9:48pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2014 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe non-profit group, Dawgs on the Run, will host their first “Buried Bones Rummage Sale” on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rummage sale will be full of things for pets and their owners including new and used dog toys, bedding, accessories, clothing and much more. The sale will be held at the corner of Ski Run Blvd and Forest Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Date and Location Change for El Dorado County District 5 Candidates Forum
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/14/2014 - 9:33pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2014 - 6:30pm
A candidates forum for the El Dorado County District 5 Supervisor race will be held on July 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps (CCC) Tahoe Center building in Meyers.
The forum was rescheduled from it's original date of July 22.
TahoeChamber, Tahoe Daily Tribune and Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will host the forum in anticipation of the November election in which two candidates, Kenny Curtzwiler and Sue Novasel, will campaign for the position to be vacated by current Supervisor Norma Santiago.
Northstar California presents iconic, Fourth Annual Tahoe Trail 100
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 7:13pm
Event Date:
July 19, 2014 - 7:00am
Endurance mountain bikers will compete in the Tahoe Trail 100-Kilometer Race at Northstar California Resort Saturday, July 19 – all vying to qualify for the legendary challenge of the Leadville Trail 100-mile mountain bike race in August, which stretches through 100 miles of technical Colorado terrain.
Tahoe Trail 100
Race the Lake of the Sky Stand Up Paddle Event in South Lake Tahoe For All Ages
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 10:45pm
The 3rd Annual Race the Lake of the Sky hits the waters of South Lake Tahoe this weekend.
Started in 2012 by South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle, Race the Lake of the Sky is a premiere flat-water SUP race and was dubbed the top pick for the best stand up paddle event of the year in 2013 by pro SUP athlete Anthony Vela. The event offers a stunning location as the backdrop in drawing hundreds of participants, novice and elite alike. Various races include short course. They wrap it all up with a 14 mile race to Emerald Bay and Back on Sunday.
SATURDAY June 28th, 2014
Final Vote Count in for El Dorado County District 5 Race: Sue Novasel and Kenny Curtzwiler Face Off in November
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 4:33pm
The results from the June 3rd election are in for El Dorado County Supervisor. Sue Novasel retained her lead by getting 28.47% of the vote (1,557 votes) and Kenny Curtzwiler came from behind and ended up with 17.87% of the vote (977 votes). Kevin Brown from Pollock Pines had the 2nd place lead after the precincts were counted but lost ground on the mail-ins and provisional votes. He ended up behind third place finisher Angela Swanson who was 10 votes behind Curtzwiler.
The top two vote getters move onto the General Election in November.
The final count:
Sue Novasel - 1,557 votes
South Lake Tahoe's Race the Lake of the Sky Attracts Top Stand Up Paddle Boarders
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 9:11pm
Event Date:
June 28, 2014 (All day)
The 3rd Annual Race the Lake of the Sky hits the beach and waters off of Lake Tahoe June 28th and June 29th at Lakeview Commons/El Dorado Beach in South Lake Tahoe.
Historical Marker Celebration at Echo Summit's 1968 Olympic Training Facility
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 8:06pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2014 - 10:30am
The 1968 Olympics in Mexico City saw records fall and fists rise. Perhaps one of the more memorable Olympics all began at the training facility near South Lake Tahoe at the top of Echo Summit.
On Friday, June 27th a historical marker will be placed at the location of the Echo Summit training site in what is being called "Return to the Summit."
America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride 2014
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/14/2014 - 7:59pmEvery year since I've had a channel I have been covering Bike The West's signature bicycling event America's Most Beautiful Bike ride; though, over the years I've varied dramatically on how I have chosen to cover it. By tradition, I always cover the bicycle race on foot to give me a different perspective to the people who cover it on bicycle helmet cams or in a car.
El Dorado County Fair Opens in Placerville
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/12/2014 - 9:00pm
It's that time of year again. The county fair, full of funnel cakes, carnival rides, animals, music, exhibits, wheelbarrow races, wine and beer competition and good old fashioned fun.
The El Dorado County Fair opened on Thursday and runs through Sunday, Father's Day at the fairgrounds in Placerville. The theme this year is "Photos, Fathers and Fairs."
The County Sheriff's Office invites community members to stop by their booth and see the brand new state of art patrol vehicles. They'll have a new SUV and sedan on display so people can see inside and check out their new features.
June Activities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 8:01pmJune 04-08 Bret Ernst / Gilbert Lawand @ Improv @ Harvey's
June 05-07 Dyer Maker @ Cabo Wabo
June 05 Kelly Anne Miller @ Cottonwood Bar and Grill
The Steve Labella group @ Moody's Bistro
Stan Charles / Ryan Davis (Scarecrow Project) @ The Passtime Club
June 06 Merry Gold / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
The Prophets of Addiction, Judas Thieves @ Whisky Dick's
The Deckheads @ Bar of America
Bonfire: a tribute to AC/DC / Coop da Loop, Zach Rawlinson @ Crystal Bay Club
June 07-08 Valhalla Renaissance Faire
June 07 Neil Sedaka @ Harrah's
11th Annual Day In Paradise Includes Duck Races and Family Fun
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 10:34pmEvent Date:
June 21, 2014 - 8:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is having their 11th Annual Day in Paradise on Saturday, June 21 at the Tahoe Paradise Park.
There will be Duck Races, a BBQ, a Rib cook off, beer garden, car show, games for the kids and even a race.
Admission is free and there will be Live music.
Sue Novasel Still Leads Supervisor Race But Her Opponent Is Now Uncertain
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 10:28pm
It may be a couple of weeks until all of the votes are counted for the June 3rd primary, and by the end of it all we may see a different outcome from the one seen Tuesday.
Sue Novasel and Kevin Brown were in the lead after Tuesday's election for the District 5 seat on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. Novasel came out on top with Brown coming in second and with the top two vote getters proceeding to the November runoff most assumed it would be those two names they'd see on the ballot.
June in South Lake Tahoe: Sarah McLaughlin,Three Dog Night, Joan Osborne, Neil Sedaka
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 6:37pm
Lots to do in South Lake Tahoe during the month of June!
June 01 America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride @ Montbleu
Wagon train parade
Family Bike Day @ Truckee Regional Park
Rock River Band @ The Beacon
Dimitri Mathemey group @ Moody's Bistro
Mike Kise Memorial charity fishing derby @ Jakes on the Lake
June 02 Rise Up @ Rojo's
June 03 LunarBurn fundraiser w/ GmD, Highbreed, Monophorix @ Whisky Dick's
Late Night Runners in South Lake Tahoe for Reno-Tahoe Odyssey
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 7:39am
Runners with lights and reflective gear ran through South Lake Tahoe Friday night as part of the 10th Annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey relay race. Drivers in town might have seen the blinking arrows, informing runners of the route. Others in town reported seeing the bonfires and groups of people stationed where runners were changed. The Beachcomber Inn housed one team for a quick nap and shower before they headed to the finish.
Supervisor Candidate Angela Swanson: " We need to address the county’s dysfunctional culture"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 11:21pm
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor and Douglas County Sheriff. This is the last of the submitted responses. Candidates Sue Novasel, Kenny Curtzwiler and Angela Swanson were the only County Supervisor candidates to respond, and Douglas County Sheriff candidates Ron Pierini and Dave Brady were the only Sheriff candidates to respond. We thank those that took the time to reply.
1) What do you see as the Number 1 issue facing residents of District 5?
The South Lake Tahoe Ties to Sunday's Indianapolis 500
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/25/2014 - 8:00am
Carl Fisher. Perhaps not a name you'll hear during the Indianapolis 500, nor, on any other given day.
Six Will Vie for Open El Dorado County Supervisor District 5 Spot , So Far
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/06/2014 - 11:24pm
The deadline to turn in all required paperwork in the El Dorado County Supervisor race for District 5 is Friday, March 7 at 5 p.m. So far six candidates have provided their "SOQ" Statement of Qualifications. A seventh candidate, Michelle Sweeney, has taken out papers and may still turn them in before Friday's deadline.
Ty Sprock of South Lake Tahoe to Compete in Junior World Ski Championships
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 8:05pm
South Lake Tahoe may just have a future Olympian in its midst. 18 year old Whittell High School graduate Ty Sprock is one of 16 elite U.S. athletes that will be competing in the 2014 FIS Alpine Junior World Championships in Slovakia February 26 through March 6.
Ted Ligety of the U.S. Wins Gold in Giant Slalom: Tim Jitloff of Lake Tahoe 15th
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 7:23am
Lake Tahoe skier Tim Jitloff finished 15th in today's Giant Slalom in Sochi, 1.84 seconds behind winner Ted Ligety of the United States.
Jitloff, who calls Reno, NV home, had runs of 1.23:23 and 1.23:90 for a total time of 2.47:13. Ligety's race total was 2.45:29.
The Giant Slalom race will be seen on NBC Wednesday night.
Lake Tahoe's Julia Mancuso Competes in Her Final Olympic Race in Sochi
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 9:02am
Rain and fog greeted the women in Tuesday's Giant Slalom race in Sochi. Julia Mancuso of Lake Tahoe was racing in her final Olympic event for 2014 and did not finish. Mancuso won the bronze last week in the Super Combined, making her the most successful American female Alpine skier in Olympic history with four medals.
18 year old American Mikaela Shiffrin was just .50 seconds behind the gold medalist Tina Maze of Slovenia and ended up in fourth in the Giant Slalom.
South Tahoe High Alum Performs with UCLA Band on Premier of Amazing Race
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2014 - 12:15pmThe UCLA Bruin Marching Band will open up the 24th Season of The Amazing Race on Sunday, February 23 and a local young man will be part of it. South Tahoe High Graduate Thomas Smith, son of Michael and Madonna Doyle and Tom Smith, plays the trumpet with the Bruins. The Biology major is a Freshman at UCLA.
While at South Tahoe High, Thomas was involved in theater, music and dance.
You can see him on the very opening of this clip. Smith is the 2nd one in, near the 20 yard line, in the diagonal leg of "R."
2 US Medals in Men's Super G; Lake Tahoe's Travis Ganong 23rd
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2014 - 12:03am
Two American men won medals in Sunday morning's Super G race in Sochi: Andrew Weibrecht from Saranc Lake, NY wins the Silver while there was a tie for the Bronze between Bode Miller from Easton, NH and Jan Hudec from Canada. With a time of 1:18:14, Kietil Jansrud from Norway won the Gold.
25 year old Travis Ganong from Truckee came in 23rd. Earlier in the week Ganong finished 5th in the Men's Downhill.
Julia Mancuso of Lake Tahoe Places 8th in Sochi Super G
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/15/2014 - 1:23pm
North Lake Tahoe's Julia Mancuso led Team USA once again Saturday, posting the best American finish in eighth at a rough and unforgiving super G, the final women’s speed event of the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games. Another difficult course set plus temperatures in the 40s yielded DNFs in seven of the first eight racers, but Austrian Anna Fenninger dialed it in for gold on the inconsistent course.
Inaugural 'GONE BONKERS' Kids Ski Race at Snowfest 2014
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 11:16pmEvent Date:
March 2, 2014 - 1:00pm
Talk about the March Madness: the inaugural “Gone Bonkers” Kids Ski and Snowboard Race, March 2, features a top-to-bottom race over Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge ski area's natural terrain, complete with gates for kids 5 to 12.
It’s all part of North Lake Tahoe's 2014 SnowFest, a 10-day winter madness festival, Feb. 28- March 9.
Julia Mancuso of Lake Tahoe Finishes 8th in Sochi Downhill
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 6:56am
Super combined bronze medalist Julia Mancuso of Lake Tahoe led the U.S. Ski Team with eighth in Thursday's Olympic downhill as Dominique Gisin of Switzerland and Tina Maze of Slovenia made history with a tie for gold. An Olympic medal tie has happened four times since 1948 in alpine skiing, but before today, had never happened for a gold medal.
