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Nevada Tourism Commission welcomes skiers with new winter campaign
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 7:52pmAs the Silver State enters what appears to be another record-breaking ski season at Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, the Nevada Commission on Tourism has launched an ad campaign geared at winter enthusiasts in several key markets, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced Wednesday.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: AARP responds to Saunders
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 2:38pmIn the San Francisco Chronicle column in your Nov. 9 issue, Debra Saunders suggests that the super committee charged with finding 1.5 trillion in deficit reductions must cut the Social Security and...
49ers RB Frank Gore will be ready vs. Arizona
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:56pmSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Frank Gore showed up in the San Francisco 49ers' locker room Thursday wearing a blue, short-sleeved collared shirt. A dark blue patch on one side of his chest had "Fra...
NFL preview for week 11
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:53pmNow that the San Francisco 49ers have established their dominance over most of the rest of the league, it's time to put away their division.The first step in what could be a very early clinching of...
Opinion: Do seniors deserve all those discounts?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 6:35pmBy Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle. Do seniors deserve all those discounts they get from airlines, restaurants, theaters, state and national parks, bus ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-do...
Donation helps restore West Shore's Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 4:24pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At a time of critical financial need, the Hellman Family of San Francisco has presented California State Parks with a $100,000 donation to support the restoration effo...
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.
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.
Hellman family donates $100K to keep mansion functional
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:51amThe family that built a century-old Lake Tahoe mansion now owned by the state has donated $100,000 for its upkeep. The state Department of Parks and Recreation has accepted the donation from the Hellman family of San Francisco to support restoration efforts at the Hellman-Ehrman estate in Lake Tahoe. The mansion is along the west shores of Lake Tahoe in the Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park.
Cities face skeptical high court on redevelopment
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 5:57pmBy Marisa Lagos, San Francisco Chronicle. The state Supreme Court appeared skeptical Thursday of claims that California had no right to seize billions of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../cities-face-skept...
Smith defensive gem lifts 49ers over Giants 27-20
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 4:56pmSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Justin Smith batted down Eli Manning's pass in the waning seconds of the New York quarterback's comeback try, stopping the Giants for a 27-20 victory Sunday in a matchup of ...
49ers improving against the pass
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 11:12amSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers have made it clear to the rest of the NFL that they can stop the run. But can they stop a top-flight passer?The 49ers get another opportunity S...
Customers saying no to corportate banking
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 6:00pmBy Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle. Ken Wilkins has been a Citibank customer for more than 20 years, but on Thursday he was at Berkeley's Cooperative ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../customers-s...
Dugard releases PSA for JAYC Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 1:07pmSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The California woman who was kidnapped and held captive by a sex offender for 18 years is urging people to help keep their neighborhoods safe by looking out for strange occurre...
Not uncommon for toddlers to be accessing
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 2:18pmBy Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle. Nearly half of babies under age 2 in the United States watch an average of two hours of TV every day, and 10 percent ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../not-uncommon-...
Addiction docs restate anti-marijuana stance
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 11:05amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A medical society for addiction doctors has reiterated its opposition to marijuana legalization as its California chapter considers voicing its support for allowing and regulat...
Opinion: A gift for military families
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 6:34pmPublisher's note: This editorial is from the Oct. 22, 2011, San Francisco Chronicle. The war that was initiated on a false pretext, and continued for more than eight ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../o...
Medical pot backers sue feds over Calif. crackdown
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 5:26pmSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Medical marijuana advocates in California sued the federal government Thursday in an effort to quash a recent crackdown on the state's storefront pot dispensaries, claiming gov...
Proposed food labels would rate nutrition
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 12:23pmBy Carolyn Lochhead, San Francisco Chronicle. WASHINGTON — In an effort to contain epidemic obesity, the Institute of Medicine on Thursday recommended ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../proposed-food-labels...
Law gives schools teeth to go after bullies
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 1:50pmBy Carolyn Jones, San Francisco Chronicle. Seth Walsh was a typical 13-year- old. He loved dogs and riding his bike, listening to music, and hanging out with ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../law-gives-sch...
Opinion: Shameful attack on reproductive rights
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 1:50pmPublisher's note: This editorial is from the Oct. 18, 2011, San Francisco Chronicle. Among the budget targets of House Republicans, one stands out as especially ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinio...
Opinion: Apology to Chinese immigrants is long
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 10:45pmPublisher's note: The following editorial is from the Oct. 17, 2011, San Francisco Chronicle. The idea seems unthinkable today, but until 1943, most Chinese ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-ap...
Senate votes to rename Sierra peak after ski champ
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 10:45pmBy Carolyn Lochhead, San Francisco Chronicle. California Sen. Barbara Boxer is well on her way to getting an unnamed Sierra peak — currently peak 12240 ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../senate-votes-to-ren...
Gourd sets California pumpkin record
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 1:06pmBy Will Kane, San Francisco Chronicle. HALF MOON BAY — Save this for Cinderella: A Napa pumpkin grower has raised the largest gourd to ever sprout from ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gourd-sets-californ...
OBITUARY: Henry 'Hank' Eickhoff III
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 12:51pmHenry "Hank" Eickhoff III, was born on May 2, 1925 at Stanford Hospital in San Francisco CA. He passed away in his home of 45 years in Tahoe Keys on October 2, 2011 in South Lake Tahoe CA. He was t...
SAUNDERS: San Francisco supes take unnecessary flier on bird safety
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:17amDoes San Francisco have a serious problem with birds flying into tall buildings? Was there a good reason the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a "bird-safe" building ordinance last month? I a...
Soldier had hopes of becoming a teacher
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 9:03amGarrett Fant knew since he was a young boy that he wanted to be a soldier. He enlisted in the Army as soon as he was old enough, dismissing pleas from his brother to join him in the Navy. Family members spoke with the San Francisco Chronicle about the young man, including his aspirations to return to South Tahoe to teach. Go here for the story.
Confirmed: Squaw Valley and Alpine deal official
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:38amSquaw Valley USA, the iconic Lake Tahoe-area resort that has been home to some of the country’s top downhill skiers, is joining operations with neighboring Alpine Meadows. See story here. Here is the official press release dated today:
Focus groups reveal Nevada tourism branding challenges
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:01amNevada tourism leaders trying to figure out the best way to brand the Silver State to attract visitors may have a bigger challenge on their hands than they thought. Six focus groups in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, demonstrated little knowledge of the Silver State and its tourism attractions including Lake Tahoe, reports the Las Vegas Sun. Go here for the story.
Comics take a shot at stardom with San Francisco competition
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:21amSomebody will take a bullet, everybody gets a shot and one person will earn a career achievement at the 36th annual San Francisco Comedy Competition.The first of two quarterfinal rounds will inc...
Long-time League to Save Lake Tahoe director resigns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:25pm
League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.
League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.
Top comedy continues with Tosh, Titus at Tahoe's MontBleu Resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 11:01amWARNING: Audiences are to be advised of potential health concerns: vein-popping hilarity, oxygen deprivation and side-splitting laughter are in store this fall as MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa at Lake Tahoe continues to offer an impressive line-up of comedians including Daniel Tosh, Christopher Titus and 36th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition.
Trails and Vistas art hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 12:29pm
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Repeats every day until Tue Sep 20 2011 .
September 17, 2011 (All day)
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September 18, 2011 (All day)
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September 19, 2011 (All day) Experience a unique blend of art and the natural world during the eighth annual Trails and Vistas art hike on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18. The hike, modeled on the theme of “Reflections and Rhythms,” takes place at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park (Glenbrook, NV ) – just fifteen from Incline Village and less than a one-hour drive from Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
Location
Spooner Lake
Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
United States
39° 12' 38.2356" N, 119° 53' 35.124" W
See map: Google Maps
Series of quakes throughout U.S. not related
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 8:09amBy David Perlman, San Francisco Chronicle. Earthquakes that have shaken the country this week – from a tiny town in Virginia to the mountains of Colorado and on to the Bay Area – are unrelated, se...
Critical drugs in short supply in U.S.
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 10:09pmBy Victoria Colliver, San Francisco Chronicle. Record shortages of prescription drugs in the United States are forcing pharmacists and doctors to scramble to find medications for their patients, suita...
Canadian cheeses do better than usual at annual
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 10:13amBy Janet Fletcher, San Francisco Chronicle. More than 700 cheese professionals descended on Montreal earlier this month for the annual conference of the American Cheese Society. The Canadian venue –...
Chez Panisse — planting seeds of change
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 12:53pmBy Sophie Brickman, San Francisco Chronicle. Moments after floating into the Chez Panisse kitchen one recent Tuesday evening, Alice Waters stopped short at a chef's station. “Whatcha got?” she...
Dugard kidnappers deny committing other abduction
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 9:30amHAYWARD, Calif. (AP) - Police have questioned the California couple convicted of kidnapping Jaycee Dugard about the high-profile abduction of a 9-year-old girl in the San Francisco Bay area more...
Court halts dismantling of California
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:23amBy Marisa Lagos, San Francisco Chronicle. The state Supreme Court put the brakes Thursday on a plan to dismantle redevelopment agencies in California, posing yet another challenge to California's ...
DEATH NOTICE: Violet Marie Pharris
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 9:31amFormer Round Hill businesswoman Violet Marie Pharris, 91, died in Reno on Aug. 6, 2011.Born in San Francisco on Oct. 17, 1919, she married Leland Pharris and the couple lived in Dover, Del., while ...
SAUNDERS: Ed Lee still will be Ed Lee - but which Ed Lee?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 9:25amBeware any candidate who tells you he is not a politician - after he refers to himself in the third person. That would be San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, who on occasion now refers to himself as "Ed Le...
Obama congratulates Giants
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 6:00amWASHINGTON - A sea of orange and a chorus of "Beat LA!" chants surrounded the San Francisco Giants in the East Room of the White House Monday afternoon.Joined by House Majority Leader Nancy Pelo...
OBITUARY: Candria Johnson Ackermann
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:13pmCandria Johnson AckermannMay 22, 1950 - May 22, 2011After a 10 month battle with cancer, Candy passed on to her next adventure on her 61st birthday. Candy was born in San Francisco, CA and her fami...
DEATH NOTICE: Robert R. Moser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 1:06pmRobert R. Moser died May 21, 2011 in South Lake Tahoe. He was 68.He was born April 23, 1943 in San Francisco and grew up in Fresno, Calif. He served in the U.S. Army and National Guard from 1965 un...
