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South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce hosts discussion on bath salts and spice with SLTPD
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 4:48pmBath salts and spice are two of the newest, dangerous substances that have been introduced into our community. It is important that we educate as many segments of the citizenry, professional, and business community as possible so that they can be aware of the danger signs, and be vigilant in helping law enforcement fight this in our town.
Nuances of forest come alive in guided trail hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 10:52amIn Tahoe the North Shore event was canceled because of lack of snow and the South ... Part way up the trail a cluster of South Tahoe High School students is ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nuances-of-for...
South Tahoe Boys beat Fernley
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 11:04amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT) - The Vikings are undefeated in 2012, chopping down three quality opponents in Fallon, Sparks and on Friday night Fernley 61-47 in South Tahoe. The Vikings did it beh...
South Tahoe girls lose in overtime to Fernley
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 10:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT) - With just seconds on the clock, Shelby McIntyre got the ball midway up the right side of the arc. She looked down at her feet to check the spot and launched a th...
Local freeskier close to the top
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 4:21pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT) - After a day of skiing at Sierra at Tahoe, South Tahoe senior Maddie Bowman spent about an hour at the Starbucks by the "Y" talking about her recent accomplishmen...
STPUD part of pool that owes $915 mil. to PERS
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 6:25amSouth Tahoe Public Utility District says it has no unfunded liability other than the $3 million for sick days employees could claim. But it is part of pool that pays ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../stpud...
Lady Wave shuts down South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:16pmFALLON - Choppy or sloppy, either way the Fallon girls basketball team locked down the South Tahoe Vikings on Tuesday.The Lady Wave (5-5 overall, 0-1 3A Lahontan League) pulled away in the second h...
Vikings chop down Greenwave
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:12pmFALLON - A physical presence and experience gave the South Tahoe boys basketball team the edge it needed.The Vikings pushed around the Fallon Greenwave and slipped away with a 53-49 3A nonleague wi...
STH Boosters Club meeting date rescheduled
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 2:38pmThe monthly meeting of the South Tahoe Boosters Club will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 this month due to the school holiday. The club normally meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings are in the...
Tahoe Tails Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 4:14amCall530 573.7925 for directions hours and other information on adopting a pet. For spayneuter assistance for South Tahoe residents go online. – Karen Kuentz ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-ad...
Where do you like to take people who visit the Lake Tahoe Basin ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:25amFinally I share my world of the community follow me to my South Tahoe Optimist meeting on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. http://www.tahoeoptimist.com ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../where-do-you-lik...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: South Tahoe an amazing community
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/31/2011 - 6:00amTo say thank you to the community of South Lake Tahoe does not seem adequate. Your support and encouragement has been a tremendous source of strength for me and my family.In November, Harvey's Casi...
Opinion Time to control marijuana odor in South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 10:40amWhen people come to South Lake Tahoe they expect to smell pine trees and fresh air Odor from marijuana cultivation has a negative effect on visitors ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-time-to-contro...
Kudos & Kindness
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 6:00amRealtors serve at Bread and BrothThe South Tahoe Association of Realtors offered volunteer support and furnished the financial proceeds to Bread and Broth over the Christmas weekend, serving a hot ...
STR recycling Christmas trees
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 4:32pmSouth Tahoe Refuse will recycle Christmas trees through Jan. 6. Place the tree with the trash on the normal garbage day. All lights, tinsel and other decorations ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/12/str-r...
STR recycling Christmas trees
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 1:12amSouth Tahoe Refuse will recycle Christmas trees through Jan. 6. Place the tree with the trash on the normal garbage day. All lights, tinsel and other decorations must be removed. Trees must be cut int...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 8:47amTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in ... For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online. – Karen Kuentz ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pet-tails-adoptabl...
South Tahoe wrestler bounces back from rough season
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 9:43amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT)- Lucas Espinoza's season ended last year without even losing a match. The wrestler missed weight by only a .1 pound during regionals, failing to advance to the sta...
Phone scammers dialing South Tahoe numbers looking for cash ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 1:56amA new twist on an old telephone scam has resulted in on South Shore resident being swindled out of $5000. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department says a number of these calls are coming into the commun...
Phone scammers dialing South Tahoe numbers looking for cash ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 6:03pmA new twist on an old telephone scam has resulted in on South Shore resident being swindled out of $5000. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department says a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../phone-scammers-dial...
4 DUI arrests in South Tahoe in 3 days
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 5:54amThe winter holiday anti-DUI crackdown resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests overnight from routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 6 DUI deployments in South Lake Tahoe. From 12:01...
CHP's child car safety and clothing-food drive in South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 4:41amThe California Highway Patrol South Lake Tahoe area will conduct a Child Safety Seat Check-Up event Dec. 17 from 11am-3pm. Certified car seat technicians ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../chps-child-car-sa...
4 DUI arrests in South Tahoe in 3 days
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 4:41am18, South Lake Tahoe police officers arrested four individuals on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2010, five DUI arrests occurred ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../4-dui-arre...
South Tahoe wrestling earns winning record at Fallon
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 12:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT) - South Tahoe won three of five matches at Saturday's Earl Wilkens Tournament at Churchill County High School. They tied Lowry's junior varsity, but lost on the eight...
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.
Red Hut burger night benefits Heavenly Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:01amRed Hut on Ski Run Boulevard in South Tahoe will host a Burger Night fundraiser to benefit the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation's Scholarship Fund on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../red-hut-burg...
Outdoors with Don Q: California fishing licenses for 2012
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 5:48pmBy Don Quilici
With Christmas two weeks away, one of the best stocking stuffers for local anglers is a California fishing license. If you're planning to fish in the State of California in 2012, you'll need a new license as of Jan. 1.
You can purchase that license and any applicable stamp at a number of local outlets or on the Internet.
If you need to buy a license and stamps, here is some info:
As demand soars, Christmas Cheer makes plea for help
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 2:22pmThe Great Recession continues to rear its head here at home, with demands on social services soaring and a genuine fear that South Shore’s food bank won’t be able to provide Christmas dinner for a record number of families in need.
For 30 years, the Christmas Cheer food bank has helped families celebrate Christmas with a traditional dinner of turkey and all the trimmings. However, with 800 families expected to be on the list of those to receive a dinner, the charity has only 75 donated turkeys and five hams to give and organizers say they are beyond being nervous.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:19pmSouth Tahoe Public Utility District's board is having a workshop Dec 15 from noon2 at the district office Here is the workshop agenda The regular board ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-a...
Livestrong, American Century give $100,000 to South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:41amThe holiday arrived early for 27 South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations Thursday, Dec. 8, as $100,000 in charitable contributions was distributed on behalf of LIVESTRONG® and the American Century Championship by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.
“We’re fortunate to have the support from LIVESTRONG, NBC Sports and American Century Investments to assist to the local community,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the LTVA in a news release. “In addition to an outstanding event which attracts visitors, our 22-year partnership also helps local groups in need.”
STHS students to perform '42nd Street'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Viking Road is soon to become the way to "42nd Street" with the first student performance to take the stage at the new Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School's Tahoe A...
South Tahoe nonprofits receive $100,000
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 6:00amThe holiday arrived early for 27 South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations Thursday, Dec. 8, as $100,000 in charitable contributions was distributed on behalf of Livestrong and the American Century...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: South Tahoe Refuse crews do good
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 6:11pmMany thanks to the South Tahoe Refuse crew Dec. 1. Having dutifully put out our trash cans and blue bags 5 a.m. at the end of our driveways, they were not there at end of the day. Had they been blo...
Oragami class at South Tahoe library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 11:45amLearn to fold your own origami figures using traditional paper folding techniques on Jan. 5 at 2pm at the South Lake Tahoe branch of the El Dorado County ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../oragami-class-at-...
South Tahoe girls at High Sierra Classic
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 6:00amRENO, Nev. - South Tahoe girls' basketball lost a tough one on Thursday night against Hug 41-29 at the High Sierra Winter Classic at Reno High. Hug jumped out to a 23-8 halftime lead behind a stron...
South Tahoe High banners and photos will go up
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The banners and photos that previously graced the walls in the South Tahoe gymnasiums will go back up South Tahoe High School athletic director Don Borges said. "They'll ...
South Tahoe High banners and photos will go up
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The banners and photos that previously graced the walls in the South Tahoe gymnasiums will go back up South Tahoe High School athletic director Don Borges said. "They'll ...
South Tahoe firefighters to make holiday rounds
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 5:35pmThe South Lake Tahoe Fire Department holiday truck leaves Station 2 at 5pm to make its rounds. Here is the schedule: Dec. 10 – Tahoe Keys-Venice. Dec. 11 — Glenwood. Dec. 12 – Tahoe Keys-State Streets...
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:
Financial cracks emerge in South Tahoe ice rink deal
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 4:29pmWhile there is no proving meetings occurred between John Upton, the lone paid employee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../financial-crac...
Opinion: Unable to understand logic of STPUD's
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 12:28pmI am extremely upset and frustrated with South Tahoe Public Utility District. As a consumer and full-time resident of this community, I believe many of us are being ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinio...
Holiday party at South Tahoe library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 12:28pmThe South Lake Tahoe branch library (1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.) is having a Children's Holiday Party on Dec. 10 at 2pm. Join us for an afternoon of family fun: ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../holiday-pa...
'42nd street' to play at Lake Tahoe's newest stage
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 10:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Viking Road is soon to become the way to "42nd Street" with the first student performance to take the stage at the new Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School's Taho...
Opinion: Unable to understand logic of STPUD's
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 10:13amI am extremely upset and frustrated with South Tahoe Public Utility District. As a consumer and full-time resident of this community, I believe many of us are being victimized by STPUD's current w...
8th-grader eager to use her voice to prove she's
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 1:25amThe South Tahoe Middle School eighth-grader will be traveling to Anaheim next weekend to audition for “America's Got Talent” – the popular NBC television show now in its sixth season that features...
Holiday party at South Tahoe library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 1:25amThe South Lake Tahoe branch library (1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.) is having a Children's Holiday Party on Dec. 10 at 2pm. Join us for an afternoon of family fun: - Listen to a holiday story. - Sing Chr...
No ordinary musical for STHS' state-of-the-art theater
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 8:25pmIn less than a week, one of South Tahoe High School's largest productions will be performed. Theater director Liz Niven didn't want to go small when it came to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../no-...
No ordinary musical for STHS' state-of-the-art theater
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 4:55pmIn less than a week, one of South Tahoe High School's largest productions will be performed. Theater director Liz Niven didn't want to go small when it came to breaking in the new theater. The...
New coach leads young STHS girls basketball team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last year's girls basketball team at South Tahoe was able to reach the playoffs, but this year's team is much different that last season's squad, from the coach to a l...
STHS to play for consolation title
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 6:31pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - South Tahoe High used a 23-7 third quarter to take a commanding lead over Wooster en route to a 62-45 win Friday in a loser's bracket game of the 35th annual Carson Lions/Capita...