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Barton Women’s Health Offers OB/GYN Care
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 4:59pmWomen have a new choice for their health care in South Lake Tahoe with the grand opening of Barton Women’s Health offering obstetrics, gynecological and infertility services. OB/GYN physician, John Missanelli, DO, joins longtime family nurse practitioner, Patience Wenck, MSN, at Barton Women’s Health which opens on Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Conveniently located across from Barton Memorial Hospital and Barton’s Family Birthing Center at 2175 South Avenue, Barton Women’s Health features a newly remodeled office. Barton Women’s Health offers complete women’s care services including:
Google Maps return to iPhone with new mobile app
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 1:55pmSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google Maps has found its way back to the iPhone.The world's most popular online mapping system returned late Wednesday with the release of the Google Maps iPhone app. The rele...
Big fish caught at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 10:55am
Below is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 12-18. We want to note a big fish caught by Eric St. Denis of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., pictured above. Eric caught a 28-pound, 9-ounce Mackinaw trout at Lake Tahoe on Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Photos courtesy of Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters.
The Lake Tahoe record for Mackinaw Trout is a 37-pound, 6-ounce (44 inches in length) trophy caught by Robert Aronsen, way back in 1974. To date, only a handful of Macks have been caught that have weighed 30 pounds or more.
New stunning nighttime views of Earth unveiled
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 9:12amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Twinkling city lights, raging wildfires and colorful auroras are lit up in new dazzling nighttime views of the Earth.The new images released Wednesday are courtesy of a newl...
More heavy rain expected to hit drenched Calif.
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 9:35amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Northern California residents recovering Monday from a series of wet, windy storms likely won't get much of a break as another system is expected to drench the area.Up to 5 mor...
Third storm in less than week drenches NorCal
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 10:25amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Residents of Northern California endured the brunt of another powerful storm that drenched the area with yet another round of pounding rain and strong winds, but damage from th...
Female military members sue to serve in combat
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 5:00amSAN FRANCISCO - Four female military service members have filed a lawsuit challenging the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat.The lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Francisco Tuesday a...
Two children among four dead in Highway 50 crash near Placerville
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 12:41pmTwo young children are among four killed after a crash on Highway 50 near Placerville on Saturday, the California Highway Patrol reports.
Five others were hurt in the crash when a Toyota Prius crossed over the center line on Highway 50 near Placerville around 6:05 p.m. and crashed with a minivan, said CHP spokesman John Frizzell. The names of the victims have not been released. Three of the victims are believed to be from the San Francisco bay area.
California sells out of first pollution permits
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 3:50pmSAN FRANCISCO - California sold out of the first pollution permits issued as part of a landmark offensive against greenhouse gases at an inaugural auction that regulators said Monday went smoothly....
Raley's and union reach deal to end strike
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 11:07amRaley's and its labor union said Tuesday they have struck a deal to end its strike. Both sides said the agreement means picket lines will be immediately taken down, pending a ratification vote.
The announcement from Raley's came after a marathon negotiating session in San Francisco that went all night and into the morning.
Go here to read the full story.
Union workers strike at Raley's supermarket chain
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 4:40pmSAN FRANCISCO - Union workers at Raley's supermarket chain, which operates more than 100 stores in California and Nevada, went on strike Sunday after last-ditch efforts to reach a new contract fail...
Saunders: Is there a Benghazi media cover-up?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 5:00amIs there a mainstream media cover-up of an Obama administration cover-up in the wake of the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, which left four Americans dead?Since Sept. 12, the San Francisco Chro...
Giants win World Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/28/2012 - 5:00amDETROIT - Marco Scutaro singled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Sunday night to complete a four-game sweep and win their ...
Verlander once again struggles in World Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 9:19amSAN FRANCISCO - Those postseason struggles that plagued Justin Verlander his first two trips to the postseason looked to be a thing of the past this year.That all changed when he ran into Pablo ...
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Oct. 25-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 8:22pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This week's report is for the week of Oct. 24-30.
Giant superstitions will San Francisco into World Series
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:45pmWorld Series gets awfully hairy with wild beards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 1:11pmSAN FRANCISCO - This is going to be a very hairy World Series.Giants outfielder Hunter Pence is looking seriously scraggly. Same goes for teammate Sergio Romo, whose facial fuzz has its own Twitter...
Giants 'knothole gang' lining up for free viewing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 1:07pmSAN FRANCISCO - They're teens skipping school and adults driving through the night to line up before dawn in soggy San Francisco - all for a chance to watch a few innings of the World Series for fr...
Bumgarner for Giants Game 2, then Vogelsong, Cain
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 5:00amSAN FRANCISCO - Madison Bumgarner will pitch Game 2 of the World Series for San Francisco on Thursday, giving the Giants back-to-back lefties after Barry Zito goes in the opener against the Detroit...
Giants' Scutaro takes long journey to NLCS MVP
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 5:00amSAN FRANCISCO - Fans labeled Marco Scutaro a super-sub in Oakland for all his fill-in roles. Others called him a Colorado castoff in July, and his new San Francisco Giants teammates nicknamed hi...
Giants' Zito to start World Series opener
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 5:00amSAN FRANCISCO - From postseason bystander to starting the World Series opener. That's how far Barry Zito has come in two years to resurrect his career.The resurgent left-hander will pitch Game 1...
Giants on to World Series with 9-0 win over Cards
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 7:58pmSAN FRANCISCO - In a postseason full of twists and turns, the San Francisco Giants are headed back to the World Series after a big comeback against the defending champs.Hunter Pence got the Gian...
Thefts of cell phones rise rapidly nationwide
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 9:52amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - In this tech-savvy city teeming with commuters and tourists, the cell phone has become a top target of robbers who use stealth, force and sometimes guns.Nearly half of all robb...
Court to hear arguments in Calif. clean fuels case
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 9:11amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal appeals court will hear arguments in a case seeking to stop California's first-in-the-nation mandate requiring petroleum refiners and ethanol producers to make cleane...
Saunders: Even in SF, there is no free naked lunch
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 5:00amThe news release headline reads, "Supervisor Wiener to introduce legislation restricting public nudity to appropriate venues." That's San Francisco City Hall-speak for: The city is getting ready to...
McIntyre steps up for Jets
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/29/2012 - 5:00amIt will be quite a dilemma for South Tahoe football fans to decide who to root for Sunday as the New York Jets take on the San Francisco 49ers at 10 a.m. On one hand it's the 49ers, and their fans ...
Giants win NL West
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 5:00amSAN FRANCISCO - Madison Bumgarner pitched San Francisco to its second NL West title in three years and newcomer Marco Scutaro had three hits and three RBIs in the Giants' 8-4 win over the San Di...
RHAA office opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:29pmRoyston Hanamoto Alley & Abey landscape architects and planners has officially opened their South Lake Tahoe office to better serve the Sierra Region. Local landscape architect, Brett Long, has joined the RHAA team to head the new office.
Mr. Long and RHAA teamed together on the El Dorado Beach project at Lakeview Commons that opened June 20. Lakeview Commons’ rejuvenated waterfront with terraced seating was designed to enhance the natural beauty of the area and now serves as a great gathering space for water sports, live music or just enjoying the beautiful scenery.
CSU OKs plan to raise tuition if tax measure fails
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 3:48pmSAN FRANCISCO - A California State University panel on Tuesday approved a plan to raise tuition by 5 percent next year if voters reject Gov. Jerry Brown's tax initiative and trigger a $250 million ...
Burned bobcat rescued by N. Calif. firefighters
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 9:38amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE - A bobcat kitten apparently abandoned during the chaos of a California wildfire has been rescued by firefighters and taken to a shelter for treatment of burns.The San Francisco Ch...
Calif. court upholds state apple moth plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 6:10pmSAN FRANCISCO - A California court on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to a controversial state plan to control and eradicate the crop-damaging light brown apple moth.But the ruling in Sacramento Superi...
Nevada Legislative Panel OKs Budget Changes So $3 Million Tourism Contract Can Be Finalized
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 5:17pmCARSON CITY – A legislative panel today quickly approved budget changes sought by a state agency so it can finalize a $3 million contract with an out-of-state firm to spearhead tourism efforts in Nevada.
Burson-Marsteller, with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, was the unanimous selection of an evaluation committee made up of Nevada tourism professionals. The company will be working with Red Rock Strategies of Las Vegas.
Sample the Sierra set for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 12:40pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2012 (All day)
Foodies and wine lovers alike are invited to attend the variety of Sample the Sierra festivities during the 3rd annual farm-to-fork festival over Labor Day Weekend. Friday, August 31st kicks off Sample the Sierra with a Winemaker and Chef’s Table dinner at Crystal Basin Bistro in Camino on the Western Slope of the Sierras. Saturday, September 1st hosts a Sip & Shop at Après Wine Company featuring the award winning wines of Synapse “Microwinery” and locally made gifts.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 1:52pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.
Need a break? We have you covered at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 9:14pm
Event Date:
August 15, 2012 (All day) It is Wednesday and the Carson Nugget is providing a mid-week laugh. Wednesday Night is comedy night at the Carson Nugget at 7 PM in the Show Lounge. Seating is limited. There is no cover; however, there is a two drink minimum
Tyler Boeh and John Ager are performing August 15th.
This combination team will make you smile and remember that even the “little guy” can win and make you laugh.
UC argues in favor of race-conscious admissions
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 1:25pmSAN FRANCISCO - University of California leaders weighed in on the U.S. Supreme Court case over the use of affirmative action in college admissions Monday, arguing that it's necessary to consider r...
Lake Tahoe public, private sector partnerships are necessary say UNR researchers
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 4:45pm
Lake Tahoe will be thrust in the spotlight again when scientists, public agencies and elected officials meet Aug. 13 for the 16th annual Lake Tahoe Summit at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. To be discussed with great interest is the protection and health of Lake Tahoe's fragile environment and economy.
“The health of the environment and the health of the economy at Tahoe are linked,” Derek Kauneckis, political science professor and researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno said. “And the collaborations that have been established at the Lake have set the stage for future efforts.”
49ers CB Cory Nelms has his Olympic moment
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 7:49amSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Cory Nelms ran off the field in the middle of the San Francisco 49ers' practice Wednesday to go watch television. Don't worry, he had special permission.Call it an Oly...
Jaycee Dugard lawyers seek sanctions against feds
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:29amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Attorneys representing kidnapping survivor Jaycee Dugard are demanding a judge sanction U.S. Department of Justice lawyers for alleged witness tampering.In court papers filed M...
2012 OLYMPICS | 49ers QB Kaepernick to get his chance in preseason
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:21amSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Colin Kaepernick has never sought attention at San Francisco 49ers headquarters. He always praises starter Alex Smith, keeps his answers short and simple, and deflects ev...
Wednesday night is comedy night at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 12:08pm
Event Date:
August 8, 2012 (All day) Get ready to laugh! Wednesday Night is comedy night at the Carson Nugget at 7 PM in the Show Lounge. Seating is limited. There is no cover; however, there is a two drink minimum.
Morgan Preston is the featured comedian on August 8th. Preston has spent more than 22 years in the business. His, “I dare you not to laugh” style and on-stage swagger is guaranteed to make you smile.
Phillies send Pence to San Francisco Giants
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 11:24amPHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Phillies traded two-time All-Star right fielder Hunter Pence to the San Francisco Giants for three players on Tuesday.The last-place Phillies got outfielder Nate Schierholtz...
Music, yoga and more at Squaw Valley's Wanderlust Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 10:15amEvent Date:
July 26, 2012 (All day)
The Wanderlust Festival, a one-of-a-kind yoga and music festival, returns for a fourth year to the picturesque setting of Squaw Valley Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29.
The annual event, sponsored by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, will host a number of acitivites specifically for kids in addition to its yoga classes, talks, healing services and live concerts.
Live at Lakeview: 40 Watt Hype will bring Latin Fusion to Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 1:51pm
Event Date:
July 19, 2012 - 4:30pm
It's concert time when 40 Watt Hype will bring its Latin Fusion to Lakeview Commons and El Dorado Beach beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday as part of the Live at Lakeview Concert series.
Don Q's Northern California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 18-23
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 2:08amHere 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 July 18-24:
Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents 'Giselle' featuring Dance, Music and More
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 12:43pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2012 (All day) The Sierra Nevada Ballet takes the stage this summer to present "Giselle," which is possibly the best-loved of all the world's ballets. This profound folk tale comes to life through music, drama and over 30 professional dancers who will share this story of doomed love ... complete with jealousy, madness and vengeful ghosts. According to the ballet’s artistic director Rosine Bena, “Giselle is steeped in the tradition of ballet and conveys the poetry that makes this great production a must see this summer.”
Location
Sand Harbor State Park
United States
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$3 Million Tourism Contract Approved By Nevada Board, Funding Still In Limbo
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 1:50pmCARSON CITY — The state Board of Examiners on Friday approved a $3 million contract with an out-of-state firm to spearhead tourism efforts in Nevada after being told the selection process was thorough and fair.
The board, with members Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto voting, approved the two-year contract with the California-based offices of Burson-Marsteller.
Lake Tahoe Summerfest features classical concerts, world-renowned artists
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 10:30am
Event Date:
July 31, 2012 (All day)
A series of classical music concerts featuring a 38 piece symphony orchestra of world-renowned artists highlights Lake Tahoe SummerFest in August. Weekend performances include Friday and Saturday night symphonies and Sunday programming for families.
Calif. firefighters make progress against fires
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 10:06amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Firefighters made progress in battling several blazes burning thousands of acres across California as a heat wave showed some signs of peaking late Tuesday.A pair of wildfires ...
Fishing Report For Northern California, Nevada and Sierra through July 10
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 6:21amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for July 5 through July 10.
