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Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for remembering our son
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/17/2012 - 6:00amThe McMaster family would like to thank the entire community for providing the greatest celebration of life for our son, Matthew McMaster. Lake Tahoe truly is a beautiful, small, close-knit communi...
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 2:52pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.
Sully Sullenberger returns to Lake Tahoe to speak at 23rd Lake in the Sky Air Show
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 2:10pmFor the second time in less than a year, Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III will speak at Lake Tahoe, this time as a special guest speaker of the 2012 Lake in the Sky Air Show, Aug. 24-26 at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
Sullenberger gained fame when he successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549, which had been disabled by striking a flock of Canada geese, in the Hudson River off Manhattan, New York City, on January 15, 2009. All of the 155 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft survived.
Man dies after being hit by vehicle on Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Pioneer Trail
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 9:31pmUPDATE 3PM: South Lake Tahoe authorities say a 49-year-old man dressed in dark clothes was struck and killed by a van after attempting to cross Lake Tahoe Boulevard outside of the crosswalk.
More details have been released by South Lake Tahoe Police Department regarding Tuesday night's fatal accident that shut down Lake Tahoe Boulevard / Highway 50 from Pioneer Trail to Midway for about three hours. The driver of the van that hit the pedestrian has been cleared of any wrong-doing, according to Sgt. Brad Williams. The investigation is continuing and the identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending notification of family members.
South Lake Tahoe is home to LEGO summer brick project
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 5:20amAn exhibit for one of the world's most famous toys is in South Lake Tahoe right now. The LEGO Summer Brickation gives kids and families a chance to put their building skills to work.
LEGO's of all shapes and sizes fill the entire exhibit in Heavenly Village. If you're 10 years old, life doesn't get much better than this.
"Instead of having to drive down in California to go to LEGOLAND, we can just come here," says 10-year-old Griffin Howell.
You can't just find something like this anywhere you go. This hands-on exhibit is only in three other cities across the country this summer.
Great Gatsby brings the 1920s back to Tallac
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/11/2012 - 6:00amHave you ever asked yourself what living in the 1920s was like or what life was like for Pope family at Lake Tahoe back in the day?People dressed up in 1920s costumes answer this question during...
Clean Tahoe Furniture Sale, Antique Silent Auction to benefit the Dinner Table Project on August 18
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:41amEvent Date:
August 18, 2012 - 9:00am
Clean Tahoe’s Furniture Sale and Antique Silent Auction to benefit the Dinner Table Project will be held on Saturday, August 18th from 9am – 3pm.
Antiques and other furniture for sale can be previewed in advance from August 15th-17th from 1pm-4pm at 921 Eloise Ave. Unit B.
Silent auction items are: Two antique hutches, white antique couch, antique dresser, antique rocking chair, and an antique cherry wood buffet.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: ROBERT "PATRICK" VANN
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 6:00amA Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held for our Beloved Robert "Patrick" VannAugust 23, 20123:00 p.m. Horizon Casino Resort - Sequoia BallroomDonations in His Memory...Melanoma Resea...
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 6:12pmFishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.
Loughner pleads guilty to Ariz. shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 5:38pmTUCSON, Ariz. - Jared Lee Loughner agreed Tuesday to spend the rest of his life in prison, accepting that he went on a deadly shooting rampage at an Arizona political gathering and avoiding the ...
2012 OLYMPICS | Canada's Sinclair tries to move on after tough loss to US
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 9:32amMANCHESTER, England (AP) - Christine Sinclair came away from perhaps the greatest performances of her life feeling mainly anger and bitterness.Sinclair scored three goals in a 4-3 loss against two-...
Relay for Life back in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/05/2012 - 6:00amWhen Anita Smith, 63, was diagnosed with stage three, triple-negative breast cancer on May 9, 2011, she wasn't surprised and she didn't panic. "It didn't surprise me. When they found the lump an...
American Cancer Relay for Life - A Joyous Celebration of Survivors!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/04/2012 - 9:47am
Event Date:
August 11, 2012 - 11:00am Come to the American Cancer Relay for Life; Say hello to our Poster family, Anita Smith and grandchildren, Chase and Jenna. The Relay, to be held at Kahle Park on Aug. 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., is to raise awareness, celebrate Survivors and promote funds for further research.
Location
Kahle Park
Hwy 50 - Stateline, Nv
So. Lake Tahoe, Nv.
United States
38° 57' 51.5232" N, 119° 56' 9.9276" W
See map: Google Maps
Help South Lake Tahoe musician Jesse Kalin fulfill a dream
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 11:11amHello family, fans and Facebook friends, I hope your summer is shining brightly on you all.
I'm excited to tell you about my newest music project that I just launched with Kickstarter. With two records behind me and many years living, playing cover/original music on the road and at home, I'm finally ready to record my first SOLO CD. For the last two years I've been putting my heart and soul into writing my original music and now have so much material that I need to make a record.
University of Nevada, Reno to host Bill Nye The Science Guy
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 9:27amEvent Date:
September 6, 2012 - 7:00pm
The public is invited to be entertained and educated with Bill Nye the Science Guy Sept. 6, the first of several presentations in the annual Discover Science Lecture Series at the University of Nevada, Reno. The College of Science and Associated Students of the University of Nevada are bringing Nye to the University’s Lawlor Events Center at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5 per person, available through the Lawlor box office.
Health Insurance Premium Rebates Headed to Californians
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 6:03amNearly two million Californians should receive a health insurance premium rebate this week. The rebates are the result of the federal Affordable Care Act.
The federal law requires health insurers to spend at least 80percent of their premium money on actual health costs, rather than marketing and other non-medical expenses.
Insurers who don't meet that percentage are required to issue refunds.
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones says premium rebates total about $74 million, or about $65 per family.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 10:36amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.
Graphic Novelist Inks the Walls of Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 2:25pm
Event Date:
August 1, 2012 - 6:30pm On Wed. Aug. 1, Bona Fide Books will host a reception for graphic novelist and artist Jared Manninen and his collection "Based on a Dream" at Bona Fide HQ in Meyers from 6:30-8:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.
Location
Bona Fide HQ
1069 Magua St. #4
Meyers, CA
United States
38° 51' 11.754" N, 120° 1' 12.936" W
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department Badge Pinning Ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 10:16amEvent Date:
August 3, 2012 - 3:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department would like to invite the public to attend the Badge Pinning Ceremony on Friday, August 3 from 3:00-4:00 pm at the Senior Center. The Badge Pinning will be for our three newest firefighters and the welcoming of our 19 new firefighter Reserves.
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department proudly provides the finest fire protection, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials control and response services to our community This goal is reflected in the department's mission statement:
Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 5:21amWarm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide all regulations and have your fishing license with you.
Hump Day means laughs at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 7:19pm
Event Date:
July 25, 2012 - 7:00pm Get ready to laugh! Wednesday Night Comedy begins at the Carson Nugget in Carson City starting July 25, 2012 at 7 PM in the Show Lounge.
Chris Strait kicks off the Wednesday night events. He is an expert on people and reminds us how funny life can be. You may have seen him on E! or Tru-TV’s, “The Smoking Gun.”
Seating is limited. There is no cover; however, there is a two drink minimum.
Wednesday Comedy Night Schedule
7/25 - Chris Strait / Alyssa Cowan
8/1 - Kelly Monteith / Drake Nelson
8/8 - Morgan Preston / James Hennigan
8/15 - Tyler Boeh / John Ager
Man gets life in prison for kidnapping boy from church group
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 6:32pmA 21-year-old Minden man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison with parole eligibility after five years for kidnapping an 11-year-old boy from an outdoor church youth group.District Judge Dave...
New Lake Tahoe Master Gardener Program Offered
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 1:54pmTraining for a Lake Tahoe Master Gardener program will begin this September in South Lake Tahoe.
The program is a partnership between the University of California Cooperative Extension Central Sierra and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District.
Participants who complete the 50-hour training course will be certified Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners who then can provide the community with research-based information about home horticulture and gardening.
Free lunch for cancer survivors during Relay for Life
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 8:00pmHug High School graduate Jonathan Blunk among dead in Colorado mass shooting
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/21/2012 - 4:07pmNevada Governor Brian Sandoval made a statement on Saturday to the family of a Sparks man, among 12 killed in the Aurora, Colo., movie theater mass shooting.
MyNews4.com reports Jonathan Blunk, a 2004 graduate of Hug High School, was a victim in Friday's deadly shooting.
Publisher to speak about 'Tahoe Blues: Short Lit on Life at the Lake'
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 10:08amKim Wyatt, local publisher and editor, will talk about Tahoe Blues ("Short Lit on Life at the Lake) and other forthcoming events at Bona Fide books. She will have books available for purchase. FREE. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the El Dorado County Friends of the Library.
OBITUARY: Kenneth Helseth
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 6:00amNovember 27, 1949 ~ July 11, 2012Kenneth Halvor Helseth passed away suddenly in Reno, NV on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from a brain aneurysm. He was surrounded by his soul mate and life partner, S...
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Members Offer Slew of Summer Mixers and Events
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 1:59pmEvent Date:
July 24, 2012 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals keep the summer sizzling with their next mixer at Brothers Bar & Grill, July 24 from 7 – 10 p.m. Food and drink specials will be flowing throughout the evening.
Brothers Bar is located at 888 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Board members will be sporting their TRYP t-shirts and encourage others wear them to events.
Intimate Weddings: The big trend in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 6:51pmWe are seeing a trend towards intimate weddings for our brides and grooms and this isn't just a Lake Tahoe wedding trend, it's widespread. An intimate wedding is a celebration of two people being married with a few friends and family members present as they begin their new life together.
Why are intimate weddings on the rise?
Lake Tahoe agency hosts bicycle community planners from Utah and Oregon
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 12:34pmEvent Date:
July 26, 2012 - 5:00pm
UPDATED: As Lake Tahoe continues to earn the respectable distinction of having bicycle-friendly communities, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will host experts from two well-established cities to discuss ways the basin can improve its trails and paths.
The TRPA has invited bicycle community planners from Portland, Oregon and Park City, Utah for a community speaker panel today, Thursday, July 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College in the Board Room. A similar speaker panel was held on Wednesday at Kings Beach.
Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents 'Giselle' featuring Dance, Music and More
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 1:43pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2012 (All day) The Sierra Nevada Ballet takes the stage this summer to present "Giselle," which is possibly the best-loved of all the world's ballets. This profound folk tale comes to life through music, drama and over 30 professional dancers who will share this story of doomed love ... complete with jealousy, madness and vengeful ghosts. According to the ballet’s artistic director Rosine Bena, “Giselle is steeped in the tradition of ballet and conveys the poetry that makes this great production a must see this summer.”
Location
Sand Harbor State Park
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe cancer survivor Connie Phillips inspires with fitness and friendship at Sierra Athletic Club
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 5:16amRemission. It’s a place filled with hope as much as it brings anxiety. But that’s where Connie Phillips is and she won’t mince words when she says every day she lives fully aware that she may die.
“And that’s why I see everyone around me as an inspiration,” the 48-year-old South Lake Tahoe breast cancer survivor says. “They may not think they are, but they are.”
If you’ve visited Sierra Athletic Club, located in the South Shore’s Tahoe Keys lately, you’ve probably been the recipient of a contagious smile from Phillips, the gym manager. A Stage 3 breast cancer survivor, Phillips has been a cheerleader and true inspiration to hundreds of women in South Lake Tahoe.
Letter to the Editor: Sierra Recon
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 10:16pmEditor, Today I ran the Sierra Recon race and entered the green trail the beginners course. I run a different race about every 6 weeks ranging from mud and trail runs to half marathons with all different types of terrain. Today I witnessed a man die on the course. He suffered a head wound and had a seizure and finally stopped breathing. It took over 10 minutes to get medial personnel to assist, leaving competitors to administer CPR.
Tahoe Today: Change your thinking, change your life
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 6:00amA response from a reader:"Hi Dayle,I really enjoyed your article in Tahoe Today concerning the law of attraction. You mentioned in the article that you wonder how it all works. Just wanted to let y...
Skibum column: Getting stuck in the traffic of life
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 8:55pmIf the TTD took the $70 Million that they say it will cost to build the loop road and fix up the area they would still have enough over to give us a free bus system like most of the other resort towns. They are not alleviating any traffic flows or amount of cars only diverting them faster to Nevada. How is diverting the traffic helping the traffic situation, we will still have the same amount of cars on the road. I have said this before about other things done to us by our Government agency’s doing what’s best for them and us(mostly them).
S. Tahoe author brings Appalachian Trail through-hike to life
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 2:01amPablo Cruise headlines A Concert Under the Stars Wednesday
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 12:36pmDave Jenkins returns to Carson City for his second performance at A Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, July 11 with his band, Pablo Cruise.
Jenkins performed four years ago for the inaugural event, which takes place at Café at Adele’s, but his love of music began at a tender age.
Accident at Elks Point Road and Highway 50 at South Shore Lake Tahoe sends one to the hospital
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 2:00pmA mishap at a traffic light near Elks Point Road and Highway 50 sent a Lake Tahoe man to the hospital on Saturday morning, the Nevada Highway patrol reports. The injuries are non-life threatening.
Tahoe Today: The law of attraction
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 6:00amThe law of attraction is a very touchy subject for many, an airy fairy way of looking at life. I must admit, when I was younger I had many questions as well, being a psychic I question everything. ...
July Monthly Message from South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier: Go Jump In The Lake
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 12:57pmThere are so many real issues we face as a city and significant problems we must solve. But not today!
Today, this week, this month, this season is all about the fun. It’s summer in Tahoe and the weather is glorious.
Take off your shoes and run in the sand. See how far you can walk out into the lake before your feet tingle with the cold. Grab your beach chair and a book. Ride a jet ski or a mountain bike. Hike a forested trail the ends in an amazing vista. Find a hidden waterfall or cove. Watch nature unfold in all its glory.
Sully Sullenberger returns to Lake Tahoe as guest speaker of 23rd Lake in the Sky Air Show
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 9:37amFor the second time in less than a year, Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III will speak at Lake Tahoe, this time as a special guest speaker of the 2012 Lake in the Sky Air Show, Aug. 24-26 at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
Sullenberger gained fame when he successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549, which had been disabled by striking a flock of Canada geese, in the Hudson River off Manhattan, New York City, on January 15, 2009. All of the 155 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft survived.
Bearly there
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 10:35amThe film "Ted" asks "what if" a child's imaginary friend came to life, but rather than benevolent and comforting, the friend turns out to be a bad influence?That's precisely what happens when lo...
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Celebrates New Board of Directors
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 7:52amSoroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, a 94-member non-profit community-service organization of professional and business women from California and Nevada announced their 2012 - 2013 Board of Directors at Harrah’s Resort in Stateline, June 27.
SI Sierra Nevada Region Governor-Elect Janice Labadie, a florist from Davis, Calif. and Regional Secretary Patricia Papp, a South Lake Tahoe Realtor and member of sister organization SI Tahoe Sierra, were both on hand to install the new board.
The Village at Squaw Valley Hosts the 11th Annual Art, Wine & Music Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 7:28amThis July, Squaw Valley welcomes the return of the Art, Wine and Music Festival with exquisite artwork, fine wine and internationally acclaimed classical and world guitar music. Now in its second year of partnership with the Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Society, the event is truly a delight for the senses. The festival will take place Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Village at Squaw Valley.
Nevada Governor Signs Executive Order Creating Interagency Council On Veterans Affairs
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 7:57pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Interagency Council on Veterans Affairs.
Executive Order 2012-15 creates the council to work to identify and prioritize the needs of Nevada’s veterans.
No More Good-byes...
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 8:59am
Event Date:
August 11, 2012 (All day) I don't deny; this is personal. I'm just one person, and I have 17 friends who are Cancer survivors; that's the good news. I've also lost seven friends. I know I'm not unique. I know if that's my story, everyone has one similar So what are we going to do about it?
Location
Kahle Park
Hwy 50 - Stateline, Nv
United States
38° 57' 51.5232" N, 119° 56' 9.9276" W
See map: Google Maps