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Meyers residents protest, speed limit hike moves forward anyway
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:59am
Residents of Meyers met with Caltrans officials Tuesday evening in a public meeting to discuss the proposed raising of the speed limit on Highway 50. More than 50 residents, business owners and families showed up to question the wisdom of the proposal and the survey results themselves. However, the results of the meeting indicate that Caltrans will proceed with the changes and the new speeds posted within two months.
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.
Forest 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.
Survey: What our local politicians make around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 12:03pm(Editor's note: The following ran in the January issue of the Tahoe Mountain News. The second part of the series that examines public agency salaries for managers is in the February issue, on newsstands now.)
Here are the latest salaries and benefits available for the South Lake Tahoe Public Utilities Commission, the South Lake Tahoe City Council, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, the Douglas County (Nevada) Board of County Commissioners, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board and the board of the Douglas County School District.
Tahoe South Epic I-Do's Adventure Wedding Finalists
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:54amBy way of Facebook, the Tahoe South Epic I-Do's Adventure Wedding Finalists have been announced. Go here to read and comment.
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South Lake Tahoe gourmet shop celebrates 35 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:50am
For those born after 1976, the Cork and More is older than they are. The specialty food and wine shop recently celebrated a milestone, marking its thirty-fifth year in business last month. From a small wine and cheese shop to a complete culinary business, the store has grown and changed over the years to offer the consumer gourmet food, products and accessories for the kitchen and the table.
Brown names longtime adviser to Hoover Commission
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 5:42pmGov. Jerry Brown has appointed a longtime friend and campaign adviser to an unpaid post on a state watchdog commission.The Democratic governor on Thursday named 67-year-old Tom Quinn to the Little ...
Prescribed fires throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin set for Monday, Feb. 6
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 2:08pmPrescribed fires are planned beginning Monday at various Lake Tahoe basin locations, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The controlled burns are planned for Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin; the Logan Creek area; north of Emerald Bay; Kings Beach and McKinney Bay near Homewood.
Forest Service prescribed fire today near Emerald Bay
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:16amSmoke will be noticeable today at the north end of Emerald Bay as the U.S. Forest Service continues its prescribed fire operations. Here's the notice from the Forest Service regarding the controlled burn.
Prescribed fire operations continue in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Monday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:52amPrescribed fires are scheduled to continue on Monday at various locations throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. These controlled fires will take place around Kingsbury Grade, Emerald Bay and the Kings Beach area, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Nevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:35amHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Skier dies following collision with sign post
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 12:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 34-year-old man was killed at Heavenly Mountain Resort Tuesday after suffering chest injuries sustained in a skiing accident, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff'...
Angora area and West Shore next for Forest Service prescribed fires
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 4:28pmA prescribed fire in the Angora area near Tahoe Mountain will begin Thursday and in the Ward Canyon area over the weekend weather permitting, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Smoke and fire in the Lake Tahoe Basin continues
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:43amA day after heavy smoke from a west slope prescribed fire in the Eldorado National Forest carried into the Lake Tahoe Basin, another controlled burn is planned closer to home before the onset of winter storms, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A prescribed fire is set for Wednesday in the McKinney and Rubicon Bay areas of Lake Tahoe's west shore.
Fishing report through Jan. 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:25am
Here is this week's fishing report for January 18-25. This report covers streams, lakes and rivers in Nevada, Northern California, southern Oregon and the Sierra.
Fishing report through Jan. 17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 2:40am
Here is the fishing report through Jan. 17 for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Forest Service: Prescribed fire operations move to West Shore Tuesday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 5:01pmA prescribed fire will begin Tuesday in Placer County, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The controlled fire is reported to be about a half acre in size and will last one day. Below is the official announcement by the Forest Service.
Forest Service to resume prescribed burn Friday near Meyers
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 2:09pmPrescribed fire operations will continue on Friday at South Lake Tahoe near Meyers, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Smoke will be visible throughout the area.
Fishing report though Jan. 11
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 7:30amHere is the fishing report for the week of Jan. 4-11. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Taqueria Jalisco opens new branch
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From his post behind the cash register at Taqueria Jalisco, owner Manny Zepeda has seen a lot."In 21 years, I've seen sons become fathers, fathers become grandfathers,...
Kyburz post office threatened with closure, cuts to service
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 9:33amA sign on the Kyburz Lodge reads "Welcome to Kyburz. Now leaving Kyburz," a reference to the blink-and-you-miss-it community along Highway 50 halfway between the South Shore and Placerville.
But the mountain hamlet is actually home to 110 people and the community is fighting to save its 150-year-old post office, located in the lodge.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is somebody tempering with my mail?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:42amRe: "Anyone else having issues with the DMV?" from Philippe Jorat. I can second his frustration and I think the issue is with South Lake Tahoe Post Office. I had not received my registration or pla...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is somebody tempering with my mail?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:42amRe: "Anyone else having issues with the DMV?" from Philippe Jorat. I can second his frustration and I think the issue is with South Lake Tahoe Post Office. I had not received my registration or pla...
Calif. state park managers oppose agency director
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 11:32amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California state park managers said they have lost confidence in their director and urged Gov. Jerry Brown to appoint someone else to the post.The 125-member California St...
Prescribed fire operations begin on West Shore
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 1:35pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe City area tomorrow December 13, 2011. Operations may continue through the week, according to a news release.
Prescribed fire plans at Lake Tahoe resume Wednesday near Meyers
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 6:13pmBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 in the community of Meyers near South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, Nov. 30, weather permitting.
Prescribed fire plans for Lake Tahoe resume Wednesday near Meyers
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 6:12pmBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 in the community of Meyers near South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, Nov, 30, weather permitting.
Upper Truckee restoration hearing postponed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:17amSTATELINE, Nev. - Discussion of the Upper Truckee River restoration and golf course reconfiguration project by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board scheduled for Dec. 15 has been post...
Stateline residents show up in force for post office closure meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 10:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday night's meeting at Zephyr Cove post office was packed with more than 100 Stateline residents, voicing concerns and anger over the potential closure of the Stat...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time to speak out against closing Stateline post office
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:56amAll residents of Tahoe need to know that the post office has announced a public meeting, regarding the closure of the Stateline office. This potential closure affects all Tahoe, not just Stateline ...
Care packages for troops beings put together
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:28am3 at the American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to help pack up the packages for the troops. Patty Smith, mother of Sgt. Timothy Smith who died in Iraq in 2008, is spearhead...
Care packages for troops beings put together
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 2:00amCare packages will be assembled Dec. 3 at the American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to help pack up the packages for the troops. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../care-packages-...
Scoot over: Zimride announces public route to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:21pm
Zimride, the largest online ride-sharing service in North America, today announced that a new route between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe will open to the public beginning Thanksgiving day, bringing Bay Area residents convenient, inexpensive access to one of the country’s top winter destinations. To celebrate the route’s launch, Zimride is giving away $20,000 worth of free gas to riders on the route.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Forest Service continues prescribed burns along Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 9:42amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near South Shore and on the West Shore near the Tahoe Heights area today, Wednesday, Nov. 9, weather permitting. Both project areas are small, approximately two acres. Operations may continue through the week.
Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from these prescribed fire project areas. Smoke may be visible on Highway 207 on Kingsbury Grade and on Highway 89 on the West Shore.
MontBleu's owners post quarterly profit
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/05/2011 - 9:06pmTropicana Entertainment, which has two properties in Laughlin and one in Lake Tahoe, among other properties around the country, said it earned $14.9 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30 vs. a profit ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Truth needs to be told about post office
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 10:21amConcerning the possible closure of the Stateline post office, please tell the rest of the story. More than half of the 4,365 available boxes at the Stateline office are vacant because for more than...
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.
Prescribed fire operations set to resume in the Angora fire area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:03pmBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, Nov. 2, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the weekend.
Opinion: Putting the climate-change debate to rest
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:13amOpinion: Putting the climate-change debate to rest. Posted by admin in Voices on October 30th, 2011 | no responses. By Eugene Robinson, Washington Post ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-putting-the...
Stateline residents fight potential post office closure
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 2:37pmSTATELINE, Nev. - Stateline residents are not taking the potential closure of their post office sitting down."Everyone I've talked to is opposed to the closure," said Kingsbury resident Robert M...
Skate House gets funds
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 6:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Shawn Baughman of the Skate House receives a donation from the American Legion Auxiliary Post 795 secretary Carol Olivas to help fund children's activities at the "Ska...
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.
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.
American Legion hosts 18th Annual Oktoberfest
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 1:17pmThe American Legion is hosting their 18th Annual Oktoberfest
A Traditional German Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm (quanties limited, so arrive early!)$8 donation includes dinner and one drink
CASH ONLY band plays at 7:00 pm
All proceeds benefit the work of the American Legion Post 795
Smoke is from planned South Shore prescribed fires
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:43amSmoke that set in around South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon was from a prescribed burn operation near Meyers. Service fuels management crews have resumed prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50.
In addition, operations were to resume in the Angora fire area weather permitting. Both operations may continue through the week.
Stateline post office considered for closure
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:31amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Letters went out this week to boxholders at the Stateline post office, alerting them that the branch is being considered for closure."This is just a study," said United S...
