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Tahoe Project fundraiser screening of 'Happy' the movie

On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 the Tahoe Project and Mo's Place are partnering to host the Tahoe venue for the first annual World Happy Day, when thousands of people will join together in communities around the globe to watch the award-winning film "Happy." Local musician and entrepreneur Tyler Lewis will play live music after the screening and DJ the dance party after that. Plan on a happy night out!

City of South Lake Tahoe - Vacation Home Rentals

Here's an entertaining video on how to properly comply with the City of South Lake Tahoe's Vacation Home Rental Ordinances. Enjoy the presentation and if you have questions about a VHR in South Lake Tahoe, call (530) 542-6107.

TRPA sets water inspection fees for 2012

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Governing Board approved a new fee structure for the Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection Program in an attempt to make it more equitable and sustainable, according to Agency officials.

Fishing report through Jan. 25

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.

Identity Theft Presentation at Senior Center

JoAnn Conner will speak about identity theft, and offer tips on the latest scams at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., on Friday, Jan. 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Conner is a certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist. The community is invited to a potluck at 5:30 p.m. with a program at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Francine at 530-541-8380 or Arline at 530-545-1277.

Sign and Snow Removal Ordinance presentation

A sign and snow removal ordinance presentation will be made by city officials on Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport in the City Council Chamber. The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce reminds residents that there are new responsibilities and help available for business owners in regards to these two ordinances. Save yourself hours of time attempting to interpret these requirements; attend this presentation and get the facts you need to know so you can be proactive.

The Devil is in the details

Despite its liberal use of "found documentary" video footage, "The Devil Inside's" visual presentation is more than passable. Here, the film is undone by miscalculations leading to its failure t...

Lodging association to discuss holiday events

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The January meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association begins at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Forest Suites Resort at 1 Lake Parkway.The featured presentation is by Sou...

South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce hosts discussion on bath salts and spice with SLTPD

Bath salts and spice are two of the newest, dangerous substances that have been introduced into our community. It is important that we educate as many segments of the citizenry, professional, and business community as possible so that they can be aware of the danger signs, and be vigilant in helping law enforcement fight this in our town.

Nevada Department of Wildlife expert to discuss latest in quagga mussel threat

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Carson River Advisory Committee will hear a quagga mussel presentation when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Willi...

Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable

By Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.

Nevada Panel Begins Work On Creating Uniform Education Data Reporting System

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – It’s hard to know how well Nevada’s public school and college students are doing if there is no uniform and reliable data to view their performance over time.
Gov. Brian Sandoval is working to change that.

Muralist John Holland to visit Tahoe Art League

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local artist John Holland will make a presentation to the Tahoe Art League at its monthly meeting Wednesday. John will explain how he progresses from the design and plann...

South Shore officials attempting to erase state line

By Kathryn Reed. STATELINE – Land capability is being redefined on the South Shore. Mostly is has to do with using what exists to its maximum potential. A presentation Nov. 4 by Richard Shaw, principa...

RIBUADO: Notes from the front row

File this under better late than never. Lahontan representatives recently made a presentation to the city of South Lake Tahoe about the need to formally allow pesticides to be used in Lake Tahoe for vector control and invasive species. They indicated their board needed another tool in their tool kit. Really? Where have they been?

Tahoe 21st Century Education Series: Author Bernie Trilling to Speak

By Heather Segale
Community educators are joining forces to bring another 21st Century Education Speakers Series to the Lake Tahoe Basin. This year’s series kicks-off with author Bernie Trilling on Tuesday, November 8th from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at Sierra Nevada College in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.

Anonymous donor gives $25K to Thunderbird Preservation Society, seeks match

An anonymous donor who presented $25,000 to the Thunderbird Preservation Society has offered a second donation for the same amount on the condition the public can match it by Thanksgiving, according to a news release.

Fishing report through Oct. 26

Here is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.

Regional transportation issues will be focus of November workshops

By 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.

Controlling Clutter & Downsizing - Caregiver Training

The El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is presenting a six week caregiver training program. The first class is "Controlling Clutter & Downsizing" - an informative presentation at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)

Skiing the High Sierra Route - A Talk with David Reichel

David Reichel, Wilderness Education Coordinator of the Wilderness Education Department at Lake Tahoe Community College, will give a presentation on Skiing the High Sierra Route at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library, Tuesday, October 18, at 6:30PM.
He will also discuss the Wilderness Education Program at the College. For additional information, please call (530)573-3185.

21st Annual Women's Wellness Week at Tahoe's Granlibakken

As part of Granlibakken’s commitment to health & wellness, the annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend – a long standing community event previously coordinated by the Tahoe Forest Hospital - will now be hosted by Granlibakken, Nov. 12-13, 2011. The event fuses Eastern tradition with Western practices to offer a balanced weekend interactive clinics on skin screenings, body/muscle testing; inspirational and informative seminars on health, nutrition, aging; recreational activities along with food and wine.

South Lake Tahoe city budget fight looms large; layoffs eminent

As an early snowstorm descended on South Lake Tahoe the first week of October, the continuing winter of economic discontent looks bleak for the city’s budget woes and employees facing layoff. Seventeen positions are still on the chopping block. At least half of those positions are linked to street maintenance and snow removal operations. While negotiations between the bargaining units and the city continue to be held, there is a hint of an impasse — while the city functions on only an interim budget until the end of the month.

Future of pesticide use in Lake Tahoe debated

Those were South Lake Tahoe City Councilman Bruce Grego's words at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Lahontan was in the building to give a presentation about the likelihood of the water board s...

Fishing report for Sept. 21-28

Here 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.

City tells employees to come up with budget solutions; final meeting slated for Sept. 27

By Li Terrell
To a crowd of about 200, the South Lake Tahoe City Council met to hear the 2011-12 Budget Proposal from its city manager and finance director on Thursday.  There was an obvious tension between the council and members of the public who attended the meeting, though the general sentiment of the council and city manager is that the deficit issues are not their fault, and that employee sacrifice is what is required to balance the budget.

9/11: Stage becomes a vehicle to share

1-12 about how Lake Tahoe is tied to 9/11. By Susan Boulanger. On Sept. 11 at 2pm, the LTCC Theatre Arts Department will have a special theatrical presentation to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9...

Weekend Fishing Report

By Don Quilici
Here's the fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.

Pilot Hero 'Sully' Sullenberger to Discuss Thunderbird Preservation; tickets now available

Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who calmly and heroically landed his jetliner on New York’s Hudson River saving all 155 passengers and crew on board, will speak in Incline Village at a benefit for the Thunderbird Preservation Society on Saturday, Sept. 3.
The man who redefined “hero” on January 15, 2009, will discuss the importance of core values, including the preservation of vintage Americana – specifically Lake Tahoe’s historic Thunderbird Lodge and Yacht.

Non-native smallmouth bass found in Lake Tahoe

By Mike Wolterbeek
A new invasive species has been identified at Lake Tahoe, and it’s likely to be the most aggressive fish to ply the waters of the mile-high lake.

Opinion: From 'No and Slow' to 'Fast to Last'

Well, unfortunately, too many of us know the outcome already – I never got a call back, so they never got the presentation so graciously offered, and it might have helped them, and Tahoe. Presumably...

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