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Opinion: Fallen Leaf Lake residents on USFS land cannot vote
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 2:00amGrant eases El Dorado County solidiers’ ability to vote from afar
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 2:25pmCalifornians to vote on abolishing death penalty
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 10:12amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California voters will soon get a chance to decide whether to replace the death penalty with life in prison without the possibility of parole.A measure to abolish capital punis...
Calif. voter rolls, independent voters increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 6:00amSACRAMENTO, Calif. - A higher percentage of eligible Californians is registered to vote in this presidential primary compared to four years ago, but fewer are embracing political parties.Figures re...
Shakespeare Festival, Thunderbird Lodge picked as top five places to visit in Reno-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:09am
The votes are in and the people have spoken. The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and the Thunderbird Lodge were picked by readers in a contest sponsored by the Nevada Commission on Tourism as two among five favorite "Hidden Treasure" (places to visit) in the Reno, Carson City and Lake Tahoe region.
Board members sought by Tahoe Regional Young Professionals group
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 6:04am
The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals group seeks three new Board of Director positions: an Assistant Executive Director, Finance and Special Events Director. Application and nominations are being accepted until May 5. The current Board of Directors will conduct interviews, May 7-9, vote and announce the newest additions to the organization mid-May.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals to Host Hop-pening Spring Mixer
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:04am
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals keep the spring season hopping with a post-Easter egg hunt and mixer at Lakeside Beach Grill, April 19 from 6 – 9 p.m. with food and drink specials.
Two percent TOT funds Tahoe City project; future money for Kings Beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:04pmThe existing 2 percent Transient Occupancy Tax, which is up for renewal on the June 5, 2012 ballot, has funded a number of North Lake Tahoe public improvement projects and services since voters first authorized it in 1996.
The renewal, called Measure F, is not a tax increase and, if passed, would continue to be paid by lodging guests only via the TOT bed tax when they spend the night in North Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe residents would not be taxed under Measure F.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Seek Additional Board Members
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 1:43pmTahoe Regional Young Professionals are seeking three new Board of Director positions: an Assistant Executive Director, Finance and Special Events Director. Application and nominations are being accepted until May 5. The current Board of Directors will conduct interviews, May 7-9, vote and announce the newest additions to the organization mid-May.
Saunders: Dems: Do as we say, not as we vote
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 6:56pm"Who killed the debt deal?" read The New York Times Magazine as it hyped its Sunday cover story as a "Washington whodunit."Author Matt Bai explained that "some of Washington's most connected Democr...
Nevada board to renew efforts to name Lake Tahoe cove after Mark Twain
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 9:45pm
CARSON CITY — Nevada is considering taking another stab at naming a cove on the east shore at Lake Tahoe after Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. But an ill-fated campfire at Tahoe is slowing the efforts of the state Board on Geographic Names.
Nevada panel bans bear hunting in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 9:36amRENO, Nev. - State wildlife commissioners voted Saturday to prohibit black bear hunting on the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe basin.The move was approved on a 6-3 vote after many Tahoe residents sai...
Nevada panel bans bear hunting in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 9:36amRENO, Nev. - State wildlife commissioners voted Saturday to prohibit black bear hunting on the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe basin.The move was approved on a 6-3 vote after many Tahoe residents sai...
Fair Oaks couple wins $10K Tahoe South 'Epic Wedding'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 4:50pmA Fair Oaks, Calif., couple are starting off life together on a high note by winning a $10,000 Tahoe South Wedding. TahoeWeddings’ Facebook fans voted from three finalists to march the couple down the aisle in Tahoe South.
Home-Based Businesses License Fee Approved By Nevada Legislative Panel
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 9:24pm
CARSON CITY – A regulation requiring thousands of home-based businesses to pay a $200 annual fee won approval today from a legislative panel.
Secretary of State Ross Miller has been trying to get the regulation approved for several months, but has seen the regulation stymied by strong opposition from some Nevada residents and Republican lawmakers who argued the regulation exceeded his authority.
Californians may get opportunity to vote on death penalty
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/04/2012 - 2:00amCaltrans presents speed limit hike plans to South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Li Terrell on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 6:36pmUPDATE 10:30PM: Plans to raise the speed limit within South Lake Tahoe along Highway 50 were presented to the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday.
Tahoe South Epic I-Do's Adventure Wedding Finalists
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:54amBy way of Facebook, the Tahoe South Epic I-Do's Adventure Wedding Finalists have been announced. Go here to read and comment.
Here's the message:
Republican Presidential Candidates Make Their Pitch In Reno As Saturday Caucus Nears
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 11:26am
RENO — From a cheering crowd of several hundred at a brief but energetic Mitt Romney rally to a more subdued event for Rick Santorum hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition to another well-attended rally for Ron Paul, it was a trifecta of presidential candidates in Reno ahead of the Saturday GOP caucus.
Romney got the balling rolling at the Grove, with an estimated 800 supporters packed inside and standing outside the event center in South Reno. Romney spoke briefly to those standing outside before giving a short but enthusiastic speech to those crowded inside.
Calif. poised to vote on new 'clean car' regs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:45amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The head of California's air quality board on Thursday called proposed rules that would require automakers to build less-polluting cars and trucks by 2025 a historic move for a...
Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 7:47pm
The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Democrats Caucus In Nevada To Support President Obama For A Second Term
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 10:01pmCARSON CITY — Nearly 250 capital city Democrats took time out today to participate in the party caucus, supporting President Barack Obama in a process that held no surprises for the party faithful.
The caucus at the Carson City Middle School was one of 118 held around Nevada today as the state Democrat Party gears up for the 2012 election.
Unlike 2008, when the Democrat nominee was still undecided at the time of the caucus, the nonbinding ballot had two options: the president or uncommitted. Obama was getting strong support among participants.
Lahontan wants to hear from people about fuels
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 1:15amThe Lahontan board is expected to vote on the permit at the April 11 7pm meeting in South Lake Tahoe. Location of the meeting has not been set. The U.S. Forest Service project is designed to thin 1000...
Lahontan wants to hear from people about fuels
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 9:43pmThe Lahontan board is expected to vote on the permit at the April 11 7pm meeting in South Lake Tahoe. Location of the meeting has not been set. The U.S. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lahontan-wants-to-...
TTUSD hires superintendent from Southern California
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 12:19amRob Leri has been selected as the next superintendent of Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, with the board of trustees expected to vote on the contract Jan. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ttusd-hire...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 9:57amPeter Fink has been appointed to the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Commission. • It's time to register to vote. Need to know how and what the deadline is? ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/.../snippets-...
TTUSD hires superintendent from Southern California
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 3:56pmRob Leri has been selected as the next superintendent of Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, with the board of trustees expected to vote on the contract Jan. 4. Leri is currently deputy superintend...
Homewood project at Lake Tahoe approved by TRPA; League responds
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:56pmBy Kristi Boosman
To a packed house of observers, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board voted to approve Phase 1 of the Homewood Mountain Resort Ski Area Master Plan at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 14.
City seeks outside help on vacation rentals
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe staff may seek outside assistance in reigning in privately managed rental properties following direction Tuesday from the City Council.By a 4-0 vote, the...
Plan to allow pesticides in Lake Tahoe criticized
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) - Lake Tahoe's leading conservation organization is criticizing a regional board's vote to allow the use of pesticides to combat nonnative aquatic species at the Si...
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 7:36am![VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg "Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala")
Event Date:
February 11, 2012 - 5:30pm Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nev. Guests will be received by:
Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana Lee, Mrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias.
— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:42pmBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.
Legality of Fallen Leaf Lake board members
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 5:08am“Someone can register, and that makes them eligible until the court tells them they're not,” Uthe told Lake Tahoe News. So even though they may be currently registered to vote within the district,...
Don't forget to vote
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 6:09pmLake Tahoe News applauds all those who run for office or bring their issue (or opposition to an issue or candidate) to the people's attention. It's not easy to be a candidate. They don't h...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Kortge on Tuesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 9:33amDear Tahoe Residents and Friends,On Nov. 8, I am asking for your vote for the South Tahoe Public Utility District Seat No. 3. I offer a diverse background which will be highly effective in this pos...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kortge best choice for utility district
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 9:32amOn Tuesday, Nov. 8, I hope you will vote for Mary Kortge to sit on the Board of Directors for South Tahoe Public Utility District, Seat No. 3. She will make an excellent board member. Her mastery o...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Vogelgesang for utility board
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:01pmMy name is Randy Vogelgesang and I am asking for your vote for Seat 3 of the South Tahoe Public Utility District board. My wife Cathy and I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for more than 25 years. I ...
Opinion: Reasons to vote for Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:33pmTo the community,. Several months ago at JPA public meetings on Measure R, I made arguments similar to those in Stephen Reinhard's recent letter opposing Measure R. Unlike Reinhard who didn't ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote 'no' on Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 6:26pmI just read the impartial analysis of Measure R prepared by County Counsel Louis B. Green that appears in the voter guide. It is his last paragraph that caught my eye. Many people are OK with a 50/...
State parks commission's controversial vote a step forward for golf course reconfiguration
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH 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...
Joint Tahoe Regional Planning Agency meeting on Oct. 26 to review code ordinances
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 11:00am
By the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
As part of its Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency recently released the public draft of an overhauled Code of Ordinances that is already more than one pound lighter in print than the current code. Most of the changes in the draft document will not need to wait for the TRPA’s scheduled adoption of the Regional Plan Update in 2012 to take effect. The TRPA Governing Board could vote to adopt the reformatted and more understandable version of the code in November of this year, according to the Agency.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe "An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” Event
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 7:47pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe presents “An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” Event on Friday, November 11 from 6:00-9:30pm at Harrah's Tahoe Convention Center.
“An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” raises money to fund many projects and programs sponsored by SISLT. Over 18 local area restaurants and 30 vintners will be showcased. Guests will again have an opportunity to vote for their favorite winery and restaurant.
City of South Lake Tahoe City Council Meeting Marathon
Submitted by Li Terrell on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 7:10pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will pull an all-day meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18.
The regular meeting begins at 9 a.m. with the “State of the City” address by Mayor Hal Cole. Because this is still a regular meeting, there will be other consent agenda items and business to attend to.
Tentative Agreement Vote Postponed between Labor and City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Li Terrell on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 7:04pm
UPDATE:(October 18, 12:30pm) The vote on the Tentative Agreement between General & Public Works and the City of South Lake Tahoe has been postponed to give both parties more time for review. The employee group will meet and vote on Friday, October 21. City council will then vote on the agreement at the next meeting which has not yet been scheduled.
"It was just too fast," said City of South Lake Tahoe Human Resource Director Janet Emmett. "It was obvious that they needed more time to educate their members and then we would need more time to review the agreement as well."
Meanwhile, the city council meets at 2pm today for the special budget meeting, and is expected to approve the layoff of 19 employees. This number is lower than the original proposed cuts in staff, and will spare the Streets Department from losing more than half of its workers.
City of South Lake Tahoe Special Budget Meeting
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:44pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council will hold a Special Budget Meeting to pass the Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. This is a follow up to the Special Budget Meeting of September 15, in which the budget was presented but vote by council was postponed until October. The city is functioning on an interim budget until October 31, 2011.
The city is facing a budget shortfall and seeking to lay off workers as a remedy.
Film review: The belly of the beast
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 10:54amLAKE TAHOE - This primer on the American political process highlights many of its flaws while taking to task one of its more controversial problems - the delegate vote that ultimately decides which...
South Tahoe making progress with employee groups
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 4:56amInstead of having a special budget meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council is set to vote on the 2011-12 financial document Oct. 18 at 2pm. slt This is the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-...
TRPA streamlines code ordinances
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 2:32pmNEWS RELEASE — As part of its Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency released last week the public draft of an overhauled Code of Ordinances that is already more than one pound lighter in print than the current code. Most of the changes in the draft document will not need to wait for the TRPA's scheduled adoption of the Regional Plan Update in 2012 to take effect.
