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What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Sweet Surprises for Santa
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/24/2011 - 6:00amThis Christmas season I wanted to make something different for Santa Claus. I toyed with the holiday classics including chocolate fondue, ice cream cake, and fruitcake. But the thing is, while thes...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Keep malleable minds sober when ice skating
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 9:59amThe publicly owned ice skating rink has applied for a liquor license. Granting a license to the rink is a bad idea.A number of years ago I skated at the Santa Clarita ice rink. It used to have a ph...
Thanks to Meyers Supporters for Generosity and Spirit
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 10:18amThe Meyers Business Group would like to thank the individuals and businesses that made our inaugural Meyers Tree Lighting event on Dec. 9, 2011 such a success. More than 350 people showed up to ring in the holidays and celebrate Meyers, and we couldn’t have done it without phenomenal local support.
Zephyr Cove Ski Club hosts sign-ups
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 6:00amThe Zephyr Cove Ski Club is having signups for children grades K-12 from Nevada and California, Saturday. Signups will be held during "Breakfast With Santa" at Kahle Community Center on Saturday. B...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Yes, South Lake Tahoe, there is a Santa Claus
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 6:23pmThere really is a Santa Claus! On Tuesday my husband was working the late shift at Safeway on Johnson Boulevard. He was checking and at 11:30 p.m. he had a huge line of people to get checked out. N...
49ers ready for next step: earning 1st-round bye
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:23pmSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers had just returned to the celebratory locker room after clinching the NFC West and ending an eight-year playoff drought when players immediately...
Zephyr Cove Ski Club signups and Breakfast with Santa at Kahle
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:12pm
Zephyr Cove Ski Club will have signups and "Breakfast with Santa" December 10 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Kahle Community Center. Many options for participation and payment are available for kids K-12.
First Annual Meyers Tree Lighting and Drum Circle this Friday
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 11:53am
Event Date:
December 9, 2011 - 6:00pm
UPDATE: Santa will be "dropping-in" at 6:20pm by helicopter! Thanks to CalSTAR Lake Tahoe.
In the spirit of the season and coming together in community, the FIRST Annual Meyers Tree Lighting and Drum Circle Event will be December 9 at 6:00 pm, at the Divided Sky and Meyers Downtown Café parking lot. Local business will host the tree lighting and drumming circle. Please bring a drum to join in. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be offered.
Santa Paws elevates animals to full family
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 10:26amShe has been part of Santa Paws for 20 of the 25 years it has been going on in South Lake Tahoe. She started with a Polaroid camera. Each picture was $5. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../santa-paws-elevat...
Breakfast with Santa
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 2:15pmTahoe City Parks and Recreation Department's inaugural Breakfast with Santa at Rideout ... This family event is co-sponsored by the Tahoe City Rotary Club. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/breakfa...
Polar Express Carson City Train Sold Out; 7,500 tickets purchased
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:33pmBy the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Six weeks after tickets went on sale, The Polar Express™ has officially sold out, according to the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.
More than 7,500 riders will board the magical holiday train on the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, the only officially licensed Polar Express event in the region this holiday season.
Music Festivals, Entertainment and Fireworks on tap over holidays at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:09pm
By the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Lake Tahoe South is New Year’s celebration central with Snow Globe, a three-day outdoor music festival with over 40 world-class musicians on three main stages, firework shows, combined with a myriad of outdoor recreation, entertainment and nightlife, providing action-packed holiday season for kids of all ages.
Community Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 7:23pmJoin Santa, and his elves for this Annual Community Holiday Celebration Friday, December 2 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Sponsored by the Lake Tahoe visitors Authority.
Annual Holiday in History - LT Historical Museum
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 7:00pm
Join us at the Lake Tahoe Historical Museum on Friday, December 2, 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Share hot apple cider, homemade cookies and a Victorian style Christmas tree in the museum. Tour our 1930s log cabin decorated for the season. Find good buys in our bookstore and on our white elephant table.
Santa on his way to Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:03pmTahoe City Parks and Recreation Department's inaugural Breakfast with Santa at Rideout Community Center is Dec. 3 from 8:30-10:30am. This family event is ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../santa-on...
Tahoe Grizzlies open season with a roar
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:44pmThe Tahoe Grizzlies Bantams (ages 13 and 14) hosted the undefeated Santa Rosa Flyers last weekend in a back-to-back weekend series. The Grizzlies hadn't ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-grizzlie...
49ers RB Frank Gore will be ready vs. Arizona
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:56pmSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Frank Gore showed up in the San Francisco 49ers' locker room Thursday wearing a blue, short-sleeved collared shirt. A dark blue patch on one side of his chest had "Fra...
49ers improving against the pass
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 11:12amSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers have made it clear to the rest of the NFL that they can stop the run. But can they stop a top-flight passer?The 49ers get another opportunity S...
Grizzlies hold their own against the division's best
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This past weekend the Tahoe Grizzlies Bantams (ages 13 & 14) hosted the undefeated Santa Rosa Flyers in a back-to-back weekend series. The Grizzlies hadn't played in a...
Lake Tahoe not chosen for 2012 Tour of California
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 3:44pmBy Kathryn Reed. Lake Tahoe will not be part of the 2012 Tour of California. The 13 host cities for the prestigious bike race in May were announced early this morning. Santa Rosa, hometown of three-ti...
Tahoe not chosen as stop in 2012 Amgen Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:59pmLOS ANGELES (AP) - The seventh edition of the Amgen Tour of California will begin in Santa Rosa on May 13.The eight-stage event, which is expected to include about 140 of cycling's top professional...
Barton Auxiliary’s Annual Holiday Faire
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 10:09pm
Stop by St. Theresa’s on Sunday, November 6 from 9:00 am - 5:00pm and pick up The Auxiliary’s famous cheese balls and do some holiday shopping. For over a decade the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has made their secret recipe for hostess gifts and holiday treats to make your holiday brighter. The Attic will feature its great treasures such as jewelry, crystal, antiques, collectibles, pictures, linens, books, holiday decorations, winter wear and much more. There will be a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Lunch, beverages and desserts available for purchase.
Rand Corp. retracts study on pot clinic closings
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 11:57amSANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - A nonprofit think tank on Monday retracted a widely reported study that linked last year's closing of hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles to a rise...
Fishing report through Oct. 19
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:16amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 19 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and southern Oregon.
Fishing report through Oct. 4
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:56amHere 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.
Tahoe Toy Run
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 8:36amThe 21st annual Tahoe Toy Run roll through South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Oct. 1, The South Lake Tahoe event is a major fundraiser for Christmas Cheer, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food to needy families and Christmas toys to underprivileged children. Motorcycles will start at the Horizon Casino at Stateline beginning at 10 a.m. and parade down Highway 50, led by Santa Claus, to the Lake Tahoe Airport. Entertainment will include raffle prizes, auction, barbecue, and live music featuring the Cash Only band and Deep Fryed Mojo playing from noon to 8 p.m.
OBITUARY - John E. Peery III - 6/22/58 - 8/31/11
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:06amJohn attended George Whitell High School,excelling in all sports. He graduated in 1977. After graduating from high school he moved to Santa Barbaraand established a successful electrical contrac...
OBITUARY - John E. Peery III - 6/22/58 - 8/31/11
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:00amJohn attended George Whitell High School,excelling in all sports. He graduated in 1977. After graduating from high school he moved to Santa Barbaraand established a successful electrical contrac...
DFG biologists determine cause of Pelican deaths
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 4:48pmBy the California Department of Fish and Game
California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) biologists say that sea lions are responsible for recent pelican deaths in the San Luis Obispo area.
Residents and local law enforcement have been finding the carcasses of California Brown Pelicans along the beaches for the past few days.
More than a dozen of the large aquatic birds have been injured or killed by large puncture wounds.
Rebelution is right for Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 5:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Though Rebelution hails from the Santa Barbara coast, its brand of easy reggae fits in just fine here in the mountains. Finishing up a third full-length album, the band i...
