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2 Tahoe resorts offer wellness weekends for guests to reconnect ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:52amBut don't worry, you can get a massage and Gerlach's help at the 4th annual Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend, Oct. 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-tahoe-resorts...
S. Tahoe kids help break jumping jacks world record
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:13amSome people are still jumping – which is a good thing if the effort is going to set a world record. At Tahoe Valley Elementary School on Tuesday, 431 students and teachers did jumping jacks for one mi...
Second Annual SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 6:23pm
Strategic Marketing Group will hold a full-day workshop intended to help marketers navigate through the assortment of technologies facing consumers today, and provide them with the online tools needed to positively impact their bottom line. The event is held at Embassy Suites on Wednesday, Oct. 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration includes lunch, snacks and all materials. Registration and information is available at www.smgtourismtechnologymarketing.com or by calling 530.541.2462 x 102.
For information go to SMG here.
V&T hopes Douglas will come up with $45,000 train fare
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 9:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County will be asked for $45,000 to help fund the minimum $250,000 a year operating costs for the tourist train between Virginia City and Carson City.On Monday...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Help with community day appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 3:58pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency would like to thank the many organizations and individuals that contributed to our recent Community Appreciation and Lake Spirit Award event including:* Members o...
Heavenly partners to plant 1,000 seedlings
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 11:15amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - More than 110 Heavenly Mountain Resort volunteers gathered at Van Sickle Bi-State Park on Saturday to help restore the Gondola fire scar area as part of Vail Resorts' ...
TACCD celebrates 30 years with help of Tahoe restaurants
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 10:44amOn Oct. 4, the South Lake Tahoe City Council honored Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled for 30 years of service to the disabled and senior ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../taccd-celebrates-3...
Peace Corps allows STHS grad to help others
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 8:54pmPublisher's note: Michelle Aguilar is one of three 2005 South Tahoe High School graduates who joined the Peace Corps upon college graduation. As it gets close to their return date, each will share...
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.
Take our reader survey and win an iPad
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 11:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Daily Tribune is asking readers and advertisers to help the publication better understand the region's market and expectations of the communities it serves. ...
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 2:53pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
Tahoe Toastmasters member takes second
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 10:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Toastmasters is an international organization with clubs all over the world. Members practice public speaking to help them overcome their fears and develop communicati...
Outdoors with Don Q: Fall fishing and hanging it up for the season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:24amBy Don Quilici
With winter weather creeping around the corner, and with many California waters scheduled to close for the year on Nov. 15, this is my annual reminder for those fishermen who plan to hang it up for the year after a few more fall casts.
Many of you prefer not to fish during the winter months or have absolutely no interest in ice fishing, so this article is specifically written for you. (Hmmm, come to think of it, this article is also worth reading by those of you who plan to continue fishing until the weather warms back up, again).
'Great ShakeOut' public earthquake drill registration begins
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:54am
All California and Nevada residents, businesses, schools and organizations are urged to register now to be part of the world’s largest public earthquake drill - “The Great ShakeOut.” The University of Nevada, Reno’s Seismology Laboratory is again teaming Nevada up with California and new partners Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and Guam to build awareness and get residents to practice how to respond in an earthquake.
Quiet Council Meeting Yields Interim Budget
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 8:53amBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council met Tuesday to pass an interim budget in an effort to have more time to work out labor negotiation and budget shortfall issues that have the community up in arms. There were no comments offered by council or the public, and the motion passed unanimously. Prior to the meeting there was a closed session for bargaining units to meet, and following was another closed session for council to hear the latest of the negotiations.
Smoke from Sept. 12 fire continues to makes its way into Meyers, South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:08pm
Steady wind has pushed large amounts of smoke from a fire burning since Sept. 12 south of Highway 50 near Strawberry into Christmas Valley, Meyers and South Lake Tahoe this afternoon.
El Dorado Forest Service officials report the lightning-caused Long Fire, which has burned about 275 acres in timber and brush, is about 85 percent contained and poses no risk to life or property. The fire is burning at around 7,000 feet in the Packsaddle Pass area, three miles southwest of Strawberry in El Dorado County.
Non-invasive breast test identifies potential cancer risks
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 11:38am
By Rebecca Wass / Barton Health
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer affects 1 out of 8 women. This is a growing concern, since many breast cancers are found after the disease has been developing for years. Tahoe Women's Care is the region's only OB/GYN practice to offer the HALO® breast test. Designed to detect abnormal cells HALO® may help identify precancerous breast cells up to eight years earlier than might be found on a mammogram.
Nevada black bear hunt permanent after panel approval
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 8:36amRENO - State wildlife commissioners, convinced that hunting is needed to help keep Nevada's black bear population in check, voted unanimously Saturday to make permanent the state's bear hunting ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for supporting Habitat for Humanity
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 8:37amAs Fall approaches, we would like to thank the following folks for their help, whether it be financial, services or physical:Lowe's of Carson City, Valspar Paint Co., Hope Lutheran Church, Tahoe Re...
Boys and Girls Club Lake Tahoe Golf Classic set for October
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:41pmThe 18th annual Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament, an annual favorite of locals and visitors, is set for Monday, Oct. 17 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club to continue its work with local children. Last year the BGCLT raised over $35,000 with this year’s goal to break $45,000.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for help with Homecoming float
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:16amOn behalf of the Freshman Float Committee at South Lake Tahoe High School, we would like to express our thanks to the generous folks who contributed to this year's successful Homecoming Float.Blue ...
Trade canned goods for free entry at Friday's STHS football, volleyball road games
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:10amDayton High School will host a canned food drive in an effort to help out the community's food bank at Friday's South Tahoe vs. Dayton football and volleyball games.For every can people bring, it i...
Foundation offers community grants
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:56amThe Incline Village-based Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation continues with its 15th anniversary celebration by announcing Celebrate Community Grants. This grant program will help Tahoe's non-profi...
Winter's Playground Awaits at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Ski Resort
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:53amPRESS RELEASE — Lake Tahoe, California offers outdoor enthusiasts, shoppers, sightseers, and those just wanting to relax the opportunity to indulge in the sights and sounds of one of the country's most cherished year-round vacation spots.
Here, with the snow season upon us, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe hotel offers luxurious accommodations, a relaxing spa, and fine dining -- the ultimate escape for winter sports enthusiasts.
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
Opinion: Chamber thankful for help with
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 12:12amLake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Lake Tahoe Task Force would like to offer a special thank you to Aston's Lakeland Village ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-chamber...
Readers can win iPad by taking Tribune survey
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 4:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Daily Tribune is asking readers and advertisers to help the publication better understand the region's market and expectations of the communities it serves. Any...
Opinion: Financial acts of kindness help LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 4:36amPhilanthropist Jessica Ledbetter continues to support Lake Tahoe Community College programs and students with her recent gift of scholarships. Un 2008, Jessica gave a major gift to create the Ledbette...
Sept. 30 deadline for Tahoe Resource Conservation District board application
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:18amThe Tahoe Resource Conservation District is seeking a board member to serve a four year term on its five-member board.
“Tahoe RCD plays a vital role in preserving and restoring natural resources in the Lake Tahoe Basin,” said Director Dave Roberts in a press release from the organization. “We rely heavily on our Board to help direct our efforts and connect us with resources, stakeholders and current issues within the community,”
Fishing report for Sept. 21-28
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 9:30pmHere is the fishing report for the week of Sept. 21-28. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Forest Service, other agencies respond to Taylor Creek spill
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 3:24pmBy Cheva Heck
The U. S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and other local agencies are continuing investigation and clean-up of a small spill of an unknown substance into Taylor Creek near the Forest Service Visitor Center on Hwy. 89. The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board obtained water samples from the area this morning. Results may be available by tomorrow and will help determine whether additional clean-up is necessary.
Account set up to help IHOP victims
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 9:35amMINDEN, Nev. - Carson Medical Group opened an account with $5,000 to benefit the 11 victims of the Sept. 6 IHOP shooting in Carson City.Those wishing to contribute to the fund may do so at : City N...
S. Tahoe council asks for help if workers want to keep jobs
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 3:17pmAfter nearly three hours, the South Lake Tahoe City Council turned the budget discussion on the nearly 200 people who attended the special meeting Thursday night. Councilman Bruce Grego led the charge...
Nonprofit Groups Raise Funds With California Hunting Tags
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:52pmBy the California Department of Fish and Game
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) invites nonprofit organizations to help wildlife by auctioning big game hunting license tags for the 2012-13 season. These tags will allow the highest bidder to hunt bighorn sheep, deer, elk and pronghorn antelope in California. There are only 13 of these special fund-raising tags reserved for 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups to sell and they’re sure to draw many participants to any fund-raising event.
Sandoval, Legislative Leaders, Make Appointments To Economic Development Board
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 6:25pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders today announced their appointments to the new Economic Development Board, which will focus on job creation and economic diversification.
Long-time League to Save Lake Tahoe director resigns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:25pm
League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.
League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.
Tahoe Keepers launches voluntary kayak inspections
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:37amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new stewardship program called Tahoe Keepers has launched a website to help kayakers and other non-motorized watercraft users inspect their boats and prevent invasive s...
Tahoe Keepers launches voluntary kayak inspections
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:37amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new stewardship program called Tahoe Keepers has launched a website to help kayakers and other non-motorized watercraft users inspect their boats and prevent invasive s...
Vote for outstanding businesses and individuals
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Fourth Annual Blue Ribbon Awards are set for 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Embassy Suites in South Lake Tahoe.Help salute South Shore businesses that are making significant...
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:55am
By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
Friends recall Florence Donovan-Gunderson; witness describes shooting as tragedy hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 7:57am
A gunman who opened fire inside a Carson City restaurant has torn a hole through the South Lake Tahoe community, taking the life of a long-time local woman, maiming her disabled husband, and sending shock waves in the community after learning the gunman has family business ties in town.
The brutal murder that happened inside the International House of Pancakes this week claimed the lives of three U.S. Army National Guard personnel and Lake Tahoe Keys resident Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67. Shooter Eduardo Sencion, 32, of Carson City turned the automatic weapon he was packing on himself and left both communities stunned and asking questions about why such a senseless act of violence happened.
Help restore forest health: Saturday is Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:00amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Join hundreds of Tahoe Basin community members to help improve forest health at the League to Save Lake Tahoe's 14th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Saturday, Sept. 10, ...
Gov. Sandoval Making Strides On Top Priority Of Job Creation For Nevadans
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 7:37pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said today he is making big strides in his top priority of improving the Nevada economy and growing jobs.
Fire on Old Clear Creek Road contained; Highway 50 open
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 11:32am
Update 2 p.m.: Fire crews have contained a fire that broke out this morning near Old Clear Creek Road near the top of Spooner Summit, and Highway 50 has reopened.
The fire was last reported to be about 1.5 acres in size, and there was one home in the area that was threatened. Light winds and cool temperatures helped firefighters get a handle on the blaze, with a helicopter dumping water to help out the hand crews on the ground.
IHOP SHOOTING: Community seeks help with grieving
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 11:14amCARSON CITY, Nev. - In the aftermath of the deadliest shooting in Carson City's history, which left five dead, including three National Guard members, the community is looking for ways to heal.C...
9/11: Terrorist attacks just part of Lake Tahoe's economic woes ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 10:28am1-12 about how Lake Tahoe is tied to 9/11. By Susan Wood. A decade after Sept. 11, 2001, the terrorist attack may not turn out to be the Lake Tahoe economy's worst enemy. But it didn't help wi...
$2.3 Million for Tahoe Center will Fund 3-D Public Education on Lake Ecosystems
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 5:12pmBy the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
Members of the public will be able to visually immerse themselves in two of the best-known lakes in the United States, thanks to a $2.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to UC Davis' Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
UNR helps scientists take the world’s temperature as well as Lake Tahoe to monitor invasive weeds
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:56pm
By Mike Wolterbeek
From the suffocating heat of Death Valley to the bone-chilling cold of Antarctica, scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno are leading the way in new, more precise methods of collecting important temperature data from around the world.
Annual Markleeville creek day coming up
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 12:12pmThe Alpine Watershed Group invites everyone to help with its 10th annual Markleeville Creek Day, Sept. 17.Participants of all ages can work on different project sites in the area performing vari...
Trail building volunteers needed for Genoa Foothill Trail Project
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 12:01pmThe Carson Valley Trails Association needs volunteers to help with trail building for the Genoa Foothill Trail Project.Upcoming trail building dates are Sept. 11, Sept. 16, Sept. 20, Sept. 23, Sept...
