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Fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant returns home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:35pm
A procession made up of several law enforcement agencies passed through South Lake Tahoe late Wednesday night to deliver the body of fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, who was killed on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan.
U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant's body to arrive in Reno tonight
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 12:21pmThe body of U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, who was killed on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan, will arrive at Reno Tahoe International Airport later tonight. Heavy snow forced the change. Family and friends left the Lake Tahoe Airport along with military personnel at around 6:45 p.m.
UC Merced gets $2M grant to track Sierra snowpack
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 1:07pmMERCED, Calif. (AP) - The University of California, Merced, has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to track the Sierra snowpack.The Fresno Bee says a web of wireless sensors will be installed ...
Sierra Nevada Conservancy announces $5 million available for 'Healthy Forests'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 10:27amAUBURN, Calif. - The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) has announced it has opened the solicitation period for its $5 million "Healthy Forests" grant program. Applicants have until Oct. 21, 2011 to s...
Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week 2011
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 2:23pm
Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week, Oct. 2 to Sunday Oct. 9 puts the limelight on High Sierra fine dining, giving local food aficionados and visitors an opportunity to enjoy three-course, prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants, both new and established favorites, throughout the Lake Tahoe and the Truckee region for $20, $30 and $40 per person. Go to www.tahoerestaurantweek.com for more information.
Snow in Sierra by midweek; 10 inches possible above 7,000 feet
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 1:40pm
UPDATE: 5:25PM: Wind, rain and snow in the Sierra is what's shaping up for this week for the Lake Tahoe region. With the potential of up to 10 inches of snow possible in the Sierra above 7,000 feet, a winter storm watch has been issued, according to the latest from the National Weather Service in Reno.
Memorial services announced for U.S Army soldier Garrett Fant
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 10:46amFamily and friends have announced memorial services in South Lake Tahoe this week for U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, 21, who died on Sept. 26, 2011 in Afghanistan.
Here is what was sent to us:
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 2:53pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
Snow on the way? Weather advisory issued for Sierra
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 10:43amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a storm on the way next week, the National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for South Lake Tahoe and much of the region."After a period of rela...
League appeals Sierra Colina decision
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:59amBack to court – that is where the Sierra Colina project is going because the League to Save Lake Tahoe is appealing last month's ruling. U.S. District Judge Robert Jones in Reno had ruled in the d...
Fishing report through Oct. 4
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:56amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 4, 2011. This report covers rivers, lakes and streams in the Sierra, Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
League appeals Sierra Colina decision
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 5:25pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The League to Save Lake Tahoe filed an appeal Wednesday to an August court decision that would have allowed a South Shore housing development to move forward.The environm...
Sierra Cup mountain bike competition at Northstar
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 8:05pmThe Sierra Cup Mountain Bike Racing Series wraps up the 2011 season on Oct. 2 with the Sawtooth Ridge Challenge at Northstar-at-Tahoe. The Sierra Cup is a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sierra-cup-mount...
Marlette water system enters 21st century
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 6:00amCARSON CITY, Nev. - The Marlette water system was an engineering marvel when it was built nearly 140 years ago, using gravity to move water up and out of the Tahoe Basin, down the Sierra and int...
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:
Youth mountain bike races at Northstar
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 1:44amThe Sierra Nevada High School Racing Series comes to Northstar-at-Tahoe for three events this fall starting Saturday. Originally formed in the foothills around ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../youth-mount...
Lake Tahoe law firm sets bar for environmental cases
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 5:03pmNEWS RELEASE — With recent success guiding the approval process for major projects at Lake Tahoe, the accomplishments of law firm Feldman McLaughlin Thiel reflect a rising correlation in the spectacular mountain community between a healthy environment and a healthy economy.
Winter's Playground Awaits at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Ski Resort
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:53amPRESS RELEASE — Lake Tahoe, California offers outdoor enthusiasts, shoppers, sightseers, and those just wanting to relax the opportunity to indulge in the sights and sounds of one of the country's most cherished year-round vacation spots.
Here, with the snow season upon us, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe hotel offers luxurious accommodations, a relaxing spa, and fine dining -- the ultimate escape for winter sports enthusiasts.
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...
Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra SeptOberfest
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 2:06amJoin in the fun as September rounds the corner when the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra presents SeptOberfest on Sept. 23, 6 p.m. at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa. The 9th annual fundraiser offers German food, German maidens, free stein, beer garden, wine tasting, music, dancing and more. Proceeds go to benefit at risk and underprivileged children. Advance tickets are $35 and $40 at the door. For information call (530) 544-2864.
Fishing report for Sept. 21-28
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 9:30pmHere 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.
Lake Tahoe, Reno to host Chinese Cosmos pageant
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 5:10pmNevada will host 18 contestants from all over the world who are competing in the Miss Chinese Cosmos Semi-Finals, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, announced today in a press release.
The event will take place in Reno and Lake Tahoe from Sept. 23-30, 2011. The contest moves around the world each year, last year taking place in Sydney, Australia. This is the first time the pageant has been held in the United States.
Less than two weeks left for Tahoe's best season pass deal
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 7:51am
One of the best Tahoe ski and board pass deals around, offered through Sierra-at-Tahoe, is nearing deadline time. The folks at Sierra sent us this reminder and so we're passing this information on to you:
Kingsbury paraglider crosses the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Somewhere near Onion Valley, soaring over the Southern Sierra, paraglider and Kingsbury resident Stephan Haase thought he was going down. He wasn't going to crash, but...
Sierra silk reception at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bona Fide Books will host a reception for Dorothy Davis's collection, "Around the Lake in Silk," at Bona Fide HQ in Meyers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 29.The event is f...
Second Sample the Sierra well attended
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 11:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - More than 1,500 foodies and wine aficionados converged on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, California for the Second Annual Sample the Sierra, which was held Sep...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Second annual Sample the Sierra was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 11:00amIf you were not on Ski Run Boulevard Sept. 4, then you might have been the only one.Crowds of people lined up to taste local food and wine at the second year of the Sample the Sierra farm to fork f...
Fishing report through Sept. 21
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:45pmHere is the fishing report for the week through Sept. 21. The report covers Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra.
Wolverines rout Vikings 6-0
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:09amTRUCKEE, Calif. - What a difference a year makes.After losing all three Sierra League meetings to eventual state champion South Tahoe last season, the Truckee boys' soccer team made sure that histo...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Second Annual Sample the Sierra was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:51amIf you were not on Ski Run Boulevard Sept. 4, then you might have been the only one.Crowds of people lined up to taste local food and wine at the second year of the Sample the Sierra farm to fork f...
Autumn Fest at Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden Sept. 25
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 10:23am
How does your Lake Tahoe garden grow? Count the ways at the fifth annual Autumn Fest on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden located at Lake Tahoe Community College.
More city services on the chopping block; budget meeting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 9:07amBy Li Terrell
A special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss the 2011-12 budget will be held this Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. Not only is this the first look the public will have at the proposed budget, but this may be the only opportunity for public input before layoffs in crucial departments like streets and recreation. The regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Fishing report through Sept. 14
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 5:55pm
Here is this week's fishing report for Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra and southern Oregon. This report runs this weekend through Sept. 14.
Class focuses on owners ready to sell business
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 7:38pmAs part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../class-focuses-on-owne...
Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:21am
Lake Tahoe — Big Blue, as it is referred to by many — is North America’s Largest Alpine Lake and the Jewel of the High Sierra ... and the Reno Tahoe Territory of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and Bike the West will host the 9th Annual Tour de Tahoe — Bike Big Blue bicycle ride on Sunday, Sept. 11. This 72-mile shoreline ride has been booked as of Sept. 2 online registration has been closed. Call 800-565-2704 and go here for more information. After Sept.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/05/2011 - 6:16am13 from 5:30-7:30pm at Sierra House Elementary School in South Lake Tahoe. It's an opportunity to learn about water quality and defensible space projects ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets...
Fireworks, food and wine today
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/04/2011 - 10:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nearly 2,000 foodies and wine aficionados are expected to converge on Ski Run Boulevard Second Annual Sample the Sierra from noon to 5 p.m. today.Afterwards, South Lak...
Labor Day weekend, in photos
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/04/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fireworks, a race between the Tahoe Queen and M.S. Dixie II and the Sample the Sierra festival rounded up the 2011 summer season in South Lake Tahoe.Check out some pho...
New terrain, wider trails and a whole lot of South Lake Tahoe festivities ahead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 7:48pm
LAKE TAHOE — If another La Nina visits the Sierra this winter – all-time records were approached in 2010-11 with more than 700 inches of snow – Tahoe South ski resorts are ready to roll on another epic season.
Lake Tahoe Lights Up Labor Day Weekend With Food and Fireworks Extravaganza
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 1:29pm
The South Shore Lake Tahoe Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Extravaganza explodes over Lake Tahoe this Sunday, at around 8:30 p.m. and will once again famously feature spectacular patterns and a variety of lights, designs, and shapes.
Sierra Colina housing project prevails in court
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 5:20pmThe League had sued the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency – citing transfer of land coverage as its main issue. Sierra Colina in Stateline won in court on Aug. 30. Sierra Colina, outlined in orange, in...
Sample the Sierra all week long
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 4:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Participating business are offering discounts on local specials in preparation for Sunday's Sample the Sierra farm to fork festival on Ski Run Boulevard. Luigi's Tahoe Pi...
Sample the Sierra all week long
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 4:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Participating business are offering discounts on local specials in preparation for Sunday's Sample the Sierra farm to fork festival on Ski Run Boulevard. Luigi's Tahoe Pi...
Sketch released of person last seen with missing South Lake Tahoe woman
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 2:14pm
Authorities have released a sketch of a person of interest in the case of a South Lake Tahoe woman missing from a counter-culture gathering in southwest Washington state, the Reno-Gazette Journal reports.
U.S. military veterans gain job skills while reducing Lake Tahoe wildfire risk
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:50pm
By Cheva Heck
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A crew of military veterans who are preparing for future employment while they're helping to protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire were visited today by U.S. Forest Service and California Conservation Corps officials.
Good games by Whittell goalies not enough for wins against Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:00amTRUCKEE, Calif - The Whittell High soccer teams opened Sierra League play with a couple of shutout losses at Truckee on Tuesday, the boys by a score of 5-0 and the girls 4-0.Whittell goalie Aust...
South Tahoe prepares for second Sample the Sierra on Sept. 4
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:36am
You’ve heard of the farm to fork movement, right? Get a taste of Tahoe arts and mountain culture at the 2nd annual Sample the Sierra festival in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, September 4th from noon to 5 p.m. Check out this comprehensive story by Becky Bell on the Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture website.
Class teaches people how to use QuickBooks
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:50amAs part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a two-day “QuickBooks” seminar Sept. 6...
Fishing report through Sept. 6
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 11:39pm
By Don Quilici
Here is the fishing report for the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Judge dismisses League to Save Lake Tahoe suit against TRPA
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 5:11pmBy Kristi Boosman
LAKE TAHOE — A federal judge has dismissed a suit against the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Sierra Colina project that was brought on by the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
