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Lake Tahoe hosts 3,300 plus for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:55amImagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride. On Sunday more than, 3,300-plus bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 21st annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Offers 'CPR for Business'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 12:20pmTahoe Regional Young Professionals get down to business with this month’s professional development speaker, Third Alarm – an organization comprised of retired firefighters turned public speakers. The event is at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Nevada offices, May 17 from 6:45 – 8 p.m., beginning promptly at 7 p.m.
Road work to cause delays on Hwy. 50 near Shingle Springs
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 9:22amForest Service signs decision to proceed with Upper Truckee River restoration
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:50pmU.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Supervisor Nancy Gibson has signed a Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact authorizing restoration activities on National Forest System lands associated with the Upper Truckee River Sunset Stables Reach.
Musical 'Legally Blonde' on stage in Carson City
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 6:00amCarson Performing Arts will be presenting the musical comedy "Legally Blonde," opening March 23 at the Bob Boldrick Theatre at Carson City's Community Center on Hwy 50.The Broadway hit was created ...
Slew of water quality projects to improve Hwy. 50 in S. Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 2:01amHwy. 50 speed limit changes anger South Shore residents
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:00pmForest Service continues prescribed fires around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:33amU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will continue prescribed fires in several locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin beginning today. The controlled burns may take place near Meeks Bay on the West Shore, Slaughterhouse Canyon on the East Shore and near the end of Andria Drive on Kingsbury Grade. Locations and size of the operations will depend on conditions at each site. Operations may continue through the week and possibly through the weekend, weather permitting.
Hwy. 50 open after 3-car accident in American River canyon
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 11:34amPedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:32pmThe pedestrian killed in Stateline in the early morning of New Year's Day has been identified as Alex M. Moore, 21, of Walnut Creek. He was pronounced dead ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pedestrian-...
Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 3:19amThe pedestrian killed in Stateline in the early morning of New Year's Day has been identified as Alex M. Moore, 21, of Walnut Creek. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Nevada Hi...
Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 50 identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 8:09pmWitnesses or anyone with additional information, is asked to contact Trooper Eric Gallagher at (775) 689.4661. – Lake Tahoe News staff report. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pedestrian-...
CHP officer involved in fatal accident on Hwy. 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 8:20pmThe force sent the person into the westbound lane where he was lodged in the undercarriage of a Reno-Tahoe Transportation van. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the CHP officer, wh...
CHP officer involved in fatal accident on Hwy 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 4:08pmOfficers on the South Shore are reporting most of the New Year's Eve revelry in the casino area and at the SnowGlobe Music Festival at Lake Tahoe Community ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../chp-officer...
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.
Regional transportation issues will be focus of November workshops
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 4:28pmBy Jeff Cowen
The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization will host two workshops November 1 and 3 to get public input on transportation priorities. The workshops are part of a four-year update of the Regional Transportation Plan (Mobility 2035) being carried out by TMPO and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The agencies encourage public input to better serve the needs of the community, according to TRPA Transportation Planning Manager Nick Haven.
Trick or Treat at Street Event with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:00pmTrick or Treat with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) at KRLT, 93.9, “The Lake” annual “Treat Street,” October 31. Every Halloween KRLT takes over a local motel, fills rooms with local businesses and non-profits, to hand out candy to the kids in a safe controlled environment. Thousands of children attend decked out as superheroes, princesses, magicians, monsters at Pine Cone Acre Motel at 735 Emerald Bay Road for 5 - 8 p.m.
Caltrans considering speed increase on Hwy 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic along U.S. Highway 50 hasn't exactly been moving at light speed in recent weeks, but motorists could be moving along a little faster once construction is compl...
Barton Health Offers Free Flu Shots Today
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 2:49pm
Barton Health is offering flu shots today between 3 and 7 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School. Please note: the parking entrances open for access to the STMS are:
-The Administration entrance at Al Tahoe (1st left on Al Tahoe if coming from hwy 50 or last right on Al Tahoe if coming from the college).
-Lyon’s avenue entrance across from St. Theresa’s.
For more information on our flu and pneumonia vaccinations, visit www.bartonhealth.org/flu.
Free Caregiver Support Group
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 8:10pm
El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support Program will meet at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, located at 3050 Hwy. 50 from 5:30pm -7:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Free respite care is available to qualified caregivers. Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.
For more information, contact the Family Caregiver Support Program at (530)621-6151.
Prescribed fire operations continue on South Shore
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:04amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Hwy 50, today October 5, 2011. The project area is approximately 60 acres. Prescribed fire operations will also continue in the Angora fire area, near Tahoe Mountain and Forest Mountain Roads. In addition, operations are scheduled to begin in the Bayview area near Emerald Bay, on approximately 50 acres. All of these operations may continue through the week, weather permitting.
Bob Dog Pizza at Meyers Station rallies for Tahoe Valley PTA
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 4:02pm
Bob Dog Pizza at Meyers Station will host a fundraiser for Tahoe Valley Elementary School PTA Annual Walk-A-Thon on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Bob Dog Pizza is located at 3141 U.S. Hwy. 50 in Meyers
530-577-2364. See a full menu at www.BobDogPizza.com. Delivery, Eat-in, Pick-Up or Take-n-Bake.
Mention Tahoe Valley when ordering. 25 percent of the profits donated back to Tahoe Valley PTA to fund field trips.
Iron Girl Triathlon brings economic boost to Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:30pmThe Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon at Tahoe South, Sept. 18, attracted an estimated 1,000 participants, visitors, families and fans from California, Nevada, and 14 other states, local tourism officials report.
Traffic on Hwy. 50 in S. Tahoe about to move even slower
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 4:32amCaltrans says to expect up to 10-minute delays on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe between Fremont Avenue and Trout Creek Bridge beginning Sept. 14. Crews will begin grinding and paving operations as pa...
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.
Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:21am
Lake Tahoe — Big Blue, as it is referred to by many — is North America’s Largest Alpine Lake and the Jewel of the High Sierra ... and the Reno Tahoe Territory of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and Bike the West will host the 9th Annual Tour de Tahoe — Bike Big Blue bicycle ride on Sunday, Sept. 11. This 72-mile shoreline ride has been booked as of Sept. 2 online registration has been closed. Call 800-565-2704 and go here for more information. After Sept.
New terrain, wider trails and a whole lot of South Lake Tahoe festivities ahead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 7:48pm
LAKE TAHOE — If another La Nina visits the Sierra this winter – all-time records were approached in 2010-11 with more than 700 inches of snow – Tahoe South ski resorts are ready to roll on another epic season.
Money in place to build bike path on Hwy. 50 in S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 3:05pmA high-priority bike path project in South Lake Tahoe has received the necessary funding — the El Dorado Beach to Ski Run route. This is a missing link in South Lake Tahoe and is listed as the highe...
Pedestrian dies crossing Hwy. 50 in Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 11:40pmA Calaveras County woman has died from the injuries she sustained after being hit by an alleged drunken driver while she was crossing Highway 50 in Stateline. Joan Marie Hamrick, 60, of Valley Springs...
