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Firefighters stop advance of massive Reno wildfire
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:06am
Update 5 p.m.: Firefighters have stopped the advance of the fire and are now going back and putting out hot spots. Light snow and lessening winds are helping the efforts. Reno Fire Chief Mike Hernandez said 25 homes have been impacted by the fire. The fire has burned between 1,700 and 2,000 acres. One firefighter has been injured, one person suffered a heart attack and died and more than 4,500 NV Energy customers are without power.
View Caughlin Fire (fka Pine Haven fire) in a larger map
Occupy protest moves to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 3:17pm
About 20 or so have gathered today on Highway 50 near Stateline and South Lake Tahoe as part of a nationwide Occupy Wall Street protest. For information go here.
Police scanner traffic between Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe report no problems thus far associated with the protest, which began around noon.
Fishing report through Nov. 23
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 12:59amHere is this week's fishing report, through Nov. 23, for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon:
Secret Witness program key to closing cases
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:33pm
More than five years after the parents of a slain South Lake Tahoe teenager asked local authorities for help in solving the 1980 murder of their son, the case remains active and some remain hopeful the case could be solved.
Information that surfaced two years ago about the murder of Richard Swanson turned the cold case into an active one, with retired FBI agent Jeff Rinek and South Lake Tahoe police investigator Chuck Owens continuing their search for the killers.
State Christmas tree hails from El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:32pm... and adults with developmental disabilities who receive services and support from the state's development centers and 21 nonprofit regional centers. It will be illuminated by 10000 ultra-low wa...
Suspect in Reno sports anchor's death is Iraq vet
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:57amRENO, Nev. (AP) - A 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a television sports anchor in Reno has been released from the Washoe County jail on...
State Christmas tree hails from El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 10:23amPhoto/CalFire. CalFire crews load this year's state Christmas tree. Photo/Teresa Mizuhara/CalFire. CalFire and California Highway Patrol units will help transport ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../stat...
Animal adoptions half price in Tahoe Vista
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 1:43pmA New Hope Animal Foundation is offering half off the cost of adoptions for all animals at the Placer County animal shelters in Auburn and in Tahoe Vista from ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../animal-adopt...
Funding, details of S. Shore economic study
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 1:43pmDouglas County and Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority have each put in $10000 and the South Tahoe Association of Resorts is contributing $5000. South Shore ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../funding-details-of-s...
Autopsy provides no new details in local woman's death; investigation continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 1:40pm
By Heather Gould
Investigators have no new leads in the case of a South Lake Tahoe woman whose remains were found in southern Washington state in early October. The cause of death remains undetermined after an autopsy was performed.
In July, 54-year-old Marie Hanson traveled with a neighbor to the Rainbow Gathering, a countercultural event emphasizing peace and love. She was last seen on July 7, then disappeared, leaving all her personal effects behind.
Prescribed burns continue across Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 11:18amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin today, Monday, November 14, 2011. In addition, operations will begin near Logan Creek in Douglas County and Granlibakken on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the week.
No cause of death found for Lake Tahoe woman
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 10:31amLONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) -- An autopsy on a South Lake Tahoe woman who disappeared during the Rainbow Family gathering has failed to determine her cause of death.Skamania County Undersheriff Dave Cox s...
KTVN Channel 2 sports director JK Metzker dies in accident; arrest made
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 4:07pm
UPDATED: Sad news to report today. KTVN-TV in Reno confirms that Channel 2 News Sports Director JK Metzker died this afternoon from injuries he suffered after being struck by a vehicle. The accident happened on North Virginia Street near 17th Street at 11:50pm last night following the University of Nevada Wolf Pack football game.
South Lake Tahoe jail set to get more crowded
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 1:19pm
By Heather Gould
As of October 1, nine new inmates have been incarcerated in the El Dorado County jail who would have previously gone to state prison. With the state short of funds and under a court mandate to relieve overcrowding in its state prisons, those committing non-violent, non-serious and non-sex offenses will be housed in county jails rather than state prisons under a program dubbed "realignment."
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Deputy should have known better
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amI was very distressed to read in my north shore paper that Douglas County Sheriffs had "accidentally" shot and killed a black bear. The Sierra Sun article said bears were attracted to garbage store...
Placer supervisors to hear appeal regarding
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 12:58amThe Placer County Board of Supervisors is meeting at the Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge in Tahoe City on Nov. 15 at 9:15am to discuss the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-supervisors-to-h...
El Dorado County / Tahoe Roadwork Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 9:47pmToday's Date: November 4, 2011, 2011 #11-272. District: District 3 - Marysville, http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3. Jody Jones, District Director. Contact: Deanna ...www.laketahoenews.net/wp-content/......
Cause of S. Tahoe woman's death remains unknown
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 9:47pmBy Barbara LaBoe, Daily News. Skamania County authorities say they may never be able determine what killed the California woman who disappeared during ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../cause-of-s-tahoe-wom...
Volunteer tax counselors are needed for 2012 tax season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 6:00amVolunteer tax-aide counselors are needed for the 2011 tax season to provide free personal income tax assistance to El Dorado County for elderly and low-income residents under the AARP tax aid progr...
Area fishing report through November 16
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:26amHere is this week's fishing report through Nov. 16 for lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon.
Deputies to hold safety seat checkpoint
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 5:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies will hold a child passenger safety seat inspection checkpoint at their Lake Tahoe Station this Saturday, according to a statement...
El Dorado County late to the game to support
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 12:38amBy Kathryn Reed. El Dorado County Board of Supervisors waited until the last possible date to give its blessing to Measure R, and even then the discussion nearly spun out of control. edc The board – w...
City, county talk partnerships at first joint meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 5:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Board of Commissioners met at Edgewood-Tahoe Golf Course Friday for a first-ever joint meeting dubbed as "historic" b...
Water consolidation fight returns
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 2:11pmGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Douglas County commissioners may ask staff to look at creating a single Carson Valley water system for administrative purposes at their meeting on Thursday.Commissioners receiv...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bear shooting brings up training issues
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 10:22amI have to comment regarding the accidental shooting of the bear by the Douglas County Sheriff's deputy.First, I am certain the deputy feels terrible of the mistake he made and most likely has playe...
Nevada Governor Calls For Reassessment Of Homeland Security Funding Priorities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:57am
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today called for a reassessment of Nevada’s homeland security priorities given the news that federal funding for the ongoing fight against terrorism could be as much as 47 percent less in the 2012 federal fiscal year compared to last year.
Outdoors with Don Q: Nuts on the pine
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:21am
By Don Quilici
This is an annual, late fall article on how to enjoy those tiny, irresistible, tasty gourmet treats known as pine nuts.
For those unfamiliar with them, they are the seeds of the Pinon Pine Tree, which is the official tree of the State of Nevada. The Pinon is a fairly short, bushy looking, rather unattractive, full-of-pitch tree and it is one of the main physical features of our Great Basin area.
Fishing report through Nov. 9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:11am
Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 9 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
South Lake Tahoe-Douglas County officials to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:19amAll things South Shore related will be on the agenda of what is being called the inaugural joint session between the South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commission. While the electeds wil...
Low-cost flu clinic available
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Health Services Department is holding a low-cost community flu clinic for South Lake Tahoe residents.The seasonal flu vaccine, which will be availabl...
Sprinker system leak dumps fire suppression liquid at the 'Y' parking lot
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 3:16pm
UPDATED: A sprinkler system that was being tested ended up in a mishap, dumping about 200 gallons of fire suppression liquid across the South Raley's at the "Y" shopping center.
More details emerge in bear shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 6:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy accidentally shot a black bear with a live round rather than a rubber bullet during a Friday incident that resulted in the death of a...
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ Inaugural Winter White Holiday Party
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:43pmBy Jenn Boyd
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) will bring the Lake Tahoe community together to raise funds for Tahoe Youth & Family Services, Saturday, November 19 from 6 - 10 p.m. at Riva Grill on the Lake. The event will focus on making one family’s holiday wishes come true.
South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County leaders to hold joint meeting
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 9:55amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commissioners are pleased to announce their first joint public meeting to be held on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Edgewood Tahoe Conference Room. The public is invited to attend the meeting beginning at 1 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen partnerships across state lines between the two organizations and among elected officials, discuss opportunities to leverage resources, revitalize the economy and environment in the South Shore community, and improve efficiencies among government agencies, according to a news release.
El Dorado County / Tahoe Roadwork Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:33amToday's Date: October 28, 2011 #11-267. District: District 3 - Marysville, http:// www.dot.ca.gov/dist3. Jody Jones, District Director. Contact: Deanna Shoopman ...www.laketahoenews.net/wp-content...
Sheriff's deputy accidentally shoots bear with live round
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 1:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy accidentally shot a black bear with a live round rather than a rubber bullet during a Friday incident that resulted in the death of the ...
Genoa hopes improvements will boost its tourism sector
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 9:12amRENO, Nev. - Nevada's oldest settlement is set to get a facelift next summer.Douglas County community leaders are working through a plan to make Genoa's downtown more pedestrian friendly with impro...
Douglas County beefing up DUI enforcement
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 6:34pmThe Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be participating in several high-visibility traffic enforcement details over the Nevada Day/pre-Halloween weekend. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../douglas-cou...
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/...
Council, commissioners to hold joint meeting Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 5:23pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.The Sou...
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 11:30am
Event Date:
November 5, 2011 - 10:00am The Friends of the Library Book Sale is the perfect place to get great books at bargain prices. The Nov. 5 sale will be held at the South Lake Tahoe branch of the El Dorado County Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. The book sale hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ski swap in Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 12:23pmThe 11th annual Tahoe Cross County Ski Swap is Nov. 12 form 10am to 3pm. Skate ski equipment, classic, light touring, backcountry, snowshoes, kid's sleds, ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/10/ski-swap...
Douglas County beefs up DUI Patrol over Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 9:18pmBy Jim Halsey
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will participate in several high-visibility traffic enforcement details over the Nevada Day / pre-Halloween weekend.
During the late evening and early morning hours of Friday through Sunday, October 28th-30th, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with deputies of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, will conduct increased DUI enforcement patrols on the highways and roadways within Douglas County.
Oregon slaying suspect arrested in Placerville
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 4:40pmGRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - Police have arrested a relative of the couple shot dead at their home in the Southern Oregon community Merlin.Josephine County sheriff's deputies say 58-year-old Gary Ly...
Douglas libraries closed for Nevada Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 10:59amThe Douglas County Public libraries in Minden and Zephyr Cove will be closed from Oct. 27 through Oct. 29 for leave without pay and the Nevada Day holiday.The Minden Library will re-open at 10 a.m....
Fishing report through Nov. 2
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 12:56amHere is the fishing report for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 2. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Dogs bite people on both sides of El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 1:50pmEl Dorado County Animal Services officials are searching for dogs that bit people in two separate incidents, one in South Lake Tahoe and the other in Grizzly ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../dogs-bite-peo...
Proposed Grass Valley marijuana ordinance stirs fears
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 10:05amGRASS VALLEY, Nev. - As the federal government cracks down on commercial marijuana dispensaries and raids local growers, a proposed county ordinance to regulate cultivation is stirring up controver...
Douglas County looking beyond traditional TMDL solutions
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 7:30amSTATELINE – Connectivity. That is the word being used on the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe Basin when it comes to total maximum daily load. “The big water year really helped educate us about what is c...
Nominations are in for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 4:55am
By TahoeChamber.org
TahoeChamber.org would like to thank all those who took the time to nominate a business or individual for the 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. Over the four years that the awards program has been in existence, community participation and support has increased annually by leaps and bounds. This year brought in a record amount of nominations, which resulted in over 100 businesses and individuals being nominated for the eight different award catagories.
