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Does TRPA's regional plan fit our environmental goals?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 6:00amThank you for printing articles by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency executive director and North Tahoe Preservation Alliance representative regarding the proposed TRPA Regional Plan (April 7-10 e...
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.
TRPA announces meeting schedule for Lake Tahoe plan update
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 11:36amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the schedule of public meetings and workshops for public input on the Regional Plan Update draft and environmental documents for Lake Tahoe being released later this month.
Lady Vikings score 38 runs in doubleheader
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 1:07pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - In the first game of a doubleheader against North Tahoe, the Viking softball team erupted for 15 runs to the Lakers' three. Emily Gardner was the winning pitcher, throwing three...
Vikings split against Lakers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 10:43amCARSON CITY, Nev. - The South Tahoe baseball team split a pair of Mount Rose League games against North Tahoe in Carson City on Saturday, winning 7-2 before dropping the second game 8-3.In the firs...
Whittell intends to switch to small schools division
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 11:08amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Instead of facing North Tahoe and Incline High School next year in league play, Whittell could match up against Virginia City and Pyramid Lake if the school follows through with...
Pursuit race held at Auburn Ski Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 9:05amBOREAL RIDGE, Calif. - Due to warm and sunny weather and a lack of snow, the North Tahoe Nordic ski race on Feb. 10 was moved from North Tahoe High School to the Auburn Ski Club. In this race, the ...
Lake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:43pmRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
TRPA community liaison Jeff Cowen honored by North Tahoe chamber
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 5:38pmTahoe Regional Planning Agency employee Jeff Cowen was honored as the recipient of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber and Resort Association’s Employee of the Year Award for his outstanding work as TRPA’s Community Liaison.
“I was shocked and truly honored to receive this recognition,” Cowen said about the award. “I am lucky in my job because I get to inform the community about all the great work being done by TRPA staff. I know I share this award with them,” he said.
South Tahoe team wins; Norton tops boy at Sierra race
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 5:08pmSIERRA at TAHOE, Calif. - The Vikings found themselves back on top of the Tahoe Basin ski league on Wednesday, followed by North Tahoe, Truckee and Whittell in that order. South Tahoe head coach Mi...
North Tahoe girls' rallies to beat Whittell
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 3:17pmZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - North Tahoe coach Rick Buhler can't figure out why his team struggles on the road. During their previous trip to the South Shore, a late start cost the Lakers a Mount Rose wi...
Warriors pull away from Lakers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 3:14pmZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Whittell's full-court pressure was enough to wobble the North Tahoe offense on Tuesday night, as the Warriors cruised to a 65-47 win in Zephyr Cove. The end of the first quar...
New Tahoe City fire station to soon be operational
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 9:25amTAHOE CITY, Calif. - Tahoe City Public Utility District board members and staff donned hard hats and got a first peek at the near-completed Station 51 in Tahoe City on Friday morning.North Tahoe Fi...
LIVE: South Tahoe vs. North Tahoe basketball
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 7:28pmJoe Proudman and Tim Parsons call South Tahoe's boys' basketball game against North Tahoe live from the Blue Gym at South Tahoe. Follow them on Twitter, @tahoesports, to chime in during the acti...
Washoe Drive Fire burns 26 homes, 3,900 acres, Highway 395 between Carson City and Reno still closed
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:57pmOfficials reported this morning that the Washoe Drive Fire destroyed 26 homes, and has currently consumed 3,900 acres.
At a 9 a.m. press conference, officials reported the blaze is 50 percent contained, and that 700 firefighters are working to extinguish hot spots in advance of the high wind that are forecast for this afternoon.
There were 20 homes reported lost last night, but in the light of day, personnel working the fire were able to get a better count of the structures that burned.
Fire spreads from firebox into attic of South Tahoe home
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 2:37am
A house fire that started in a box in back of a fireplace and spread into the attic of a Cold Creek Trail home was knocked down Thursday night. No one was hurt in the blaze, which was largely confined to the attic and ceiling, said Lake Valley Fire Protection District Chief Gareth Harris.
The house, located at 2497 Cold Creek Trail is not habitable but still standing. The fire was reported at around 7 p.m. Estimated damage to the home is between $75,000 to $100,000, Harris said.
Whittell boys hold of North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 4:27pmTAHOE CITY, Calif. - Austin Neal's red-hot first half proved too much for the Lakers to overcome.The Whittell junior torched rival North Tahoe for 18 points on six three-pointers in the first ha...
Warrior girls rusty against North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 4:21pmTAHOE CITY, Calif. - Fueled by a large, spirited homecoming crowd rallying behind the school band, the North Tahoe girls' basketball team pulled away early en route to a 36-19 win against Whitte...
Photography exhibit in Kings Beach
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:10pmThe art of Reno artist Mark Hammon is on display at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach until March. Hammon's photography is the culmination of his love and appreciation of nature and the ...
Tahoe publication celebrates its 30th year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 4:57amThe Weekly magazine is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012 with an exhibit of 30 years of Weekly covers at North Tahoe Arts Center in Tahoe City through ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-publica...
North Tahoe to host prestigious travel symposium
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:37amNorth Lake Tahoe will host the 2012 Mountain Travel Symposium, one of the world's premier ski industry wholesale conferences. The April 15-21 conference will ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../north-tah...
Placer County working on a blueprint for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 10:13pmThe plan will address zoning and design guidelines for land use, housing, safety issues, transportation and conservation across four plans areas: North Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county...
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows merger complete
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:26am
The previously announced transaction between KSL Capital Partners and JMA Ventures which joins Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows under one operating company has officially closed. This announcement affirms that skiers and riders can access Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ 6,000 acres, 44 lifts and over 270 trails on one lift ticket or season pass. The two resorts will be connected by convenient, complimentary shuttles that will provide transportation between the two resorts.
“Since announcing the merger, the Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley joint pass products –the Tahoe Super Pass and Tahoe Super Six, and Squaw Valley’s $50 million Renaissance, the response from our guests has been overwhelmingly positive” said Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley’s president and CEO.“The opportunity to experience these two incredible mountains, each with their own unique spirit and character, through one pass and one ticket has resonated deeply with our guests,” said Wirth. Wirth will take the helm as the president and CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC, the newly formed parent company of both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.
North Tahoe fire plans to pile burn throughout the winter
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 12:23pmNorth Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will be pile burning throughout the district weather permitting through the winter months and into the new year ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../north-tahoe-fire-...
Aquatic invasive species committee to hold forum
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a public forum from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the North Tahoe Events Center, located at 8318...
Forum focuses on aquatic invasive species
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 2:00pmThe Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on Nov 16 from 530 to 730pm at the North Tahoe Events Center in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../forum-focuses-...
Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Public Forum Nov. 16 at Kings Beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 3:39pmBy Peter Brumis
The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on November 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the North Tahoe Events Center, located at 8318 North Lake Boulevard in Kings Beach.
Overhaul of Lake Tahoe planning ordinances made easy
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 4:30pmBy the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
As the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency prepares to reorganize and reformat its code of ordinances to make it more user-friendly, an equally user-friendly summary of the proposed edits and procedural changes has been prepared and is available to offer greater clarity to the public, according to the Agency.
Tahoe Rim Trail celebrating 30 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 1:50pmTahoe Rim Trail Association's 30th anniversary annual meeting celebration is Nov. 5 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. The event includes an ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-rim-tra...
Vikings secure playoff spot with win at North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 6:00amDAYTON, Nev. - In South Tahoe's win over Dayton on Tuesday, senior soccer standout Edgar Hernandez suffered a big contusion on his right thigh, forcing him out of a must-win game at North Tahoe on ...
Whittell faces long road against West Wendover
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 12:01pmZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Last week the Warriors not only beat North Tahoe 39-26, they were able to fight back from a 20-7 deficit at the mid-way point of their homecoming game. This week, Whittell wi...
48th annual North Tahoe Ski Swap: Get ready to grab your gear
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 10:07amTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Celebrating its 48th consecutive year, the North Tahoe Ski Swap, slated for Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at North Tahoe High School gymnasium, is a beloved annual ev...
Prescribed burn for North Tahoe Oct. 19-26
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 5:24pmThe North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will conduct a prescribed burn during the week of October 19 – October 26, depending on proper weather conditions and fuel moisture content. The projected areas are in the Second Creek drainage and Mill Creek sub-division.
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.
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.
Dollar Creek trail subject of open house
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 1:21pmPlacer County, working in partnership with the California Tahoe Conservancy and North Tahoe Public Utility District, is hosting an informational open house regarding the proposed Dollar Creek Shared-U...
Whittell faces North Tahoe after winning at Silver Stage
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:16pmThe Warriors earned their first win of the season, defeating Silver Stage 32-12 on Saturday in Silver Springs, Nev. This Friday Whittell celebrates their homecoming as they take on the Lakers.Ag...
Occupy Tahoe's First General Assembly
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 4:21pm
Occupy Tahoe is an information dissemination device linking the people of the United Tribes of Tahoe to the Occupy Movement. They will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at North Tahoe Beach, across from Safeway in Kings Beach, Calif.
Direct links will be established to our closest sister group, #Occupy Reno, as well as our two most strategic target cities and their organizations (#Occupy Sacramento and #Occupy San Fransisco).
This is meant to be a sounding board and organizational tool for our networks to aid the in-progress and burgeoning movements. Go to www.occupytahoe.wordpress.com
Lake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continue winning streak
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:30amLake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continued healthy gains this summer, taking in $27.3 million in August, a 16.2 percent increase over 2010 figures for the same month, the Nevada gaming control board reports today.
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $886,861,912 for the month of August 2011, 6.10 percent decrease compared to August 2010, when licensees reported a gaming win of $944,457,344. Gaming profits in Stateline in August 2010 were 23,518,599.
Grant will fund parking at Tahoe Vista Rec Area
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 8:31pmThe North Tahoe Public Utility District has been awarded $1.42 million from the Department of Boating and Waterways for construction of the parking lot at ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../grant-will-fund-...
Squaw/Alpine deal: Olympian Julia Mancuso, North Tahoe ski community react
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 7:17pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Asking Tahoe-area skiers and snowboarders if they heard the big news Tuesday was a waste of breath. Of course they had. The alliance of Squaw Valley USA and Alpine Meadows s...
North Tahoe retailers: Some sunny, some blue
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 10:17amSoft retail sales during the peak tourist season led to the closure of two venerable North Lake Tahoe stores, but other business owners in Incline Village and Tahoe City say sales are still going s...
Tahoe Sierra Century
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 12:12amTahoe Sierra Century Ride is Sept. 24. The three routes of ... The ride benefits the music students at North Tahoe middle and high schools. To register or for ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/09/tahoe-si...
STHS Soccer: Boys come back to tie, girls win big
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe soccer walked away Tuesday night without a loss and some lessons learned as they faced North Tahoe in league play.The boys (2-1-2) faced a 0-2 deficit at the ...
Hours changing for North Tahoe recreation sites
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 12:17amNorth Tahoe Public Utility District is changing operating hours for the North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe Vista Recreation Area Boat Launch and Coon Street ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../hours-changing-f...
2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is Oct. 2-9
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 8:17amThe 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is a celebration of the scrumptious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain-dining destination in the country.
WHS volleyball wins three straight
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 10:39amThe Warriors had a three game stretch this past week, playing Virginia City on Wednesday, North Tahoe on Thursday and Yerington on Friday, and it was a good week for them as they beat North Tahoe a...
Proam disc golf tourney in Tahoe Vista
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 5:09pmThe Tahoe Mountain Sports 5th Annual ProAm Disc Golf Tournament at the North Tahoe Regional Park 18hole disc golf is Oct 89 ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../proam-disc-golf-tourney-in-tahoe-......
WHS boys fall to North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:28amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - It was a game of opportunities as the Whittell boys took on North Tahoe High School in on Tuesday night, and the Lakers got the best of them."I thought we played well enough ...
