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South Lake Tahoe resident, Barton Health Employee Stella Ortega lands top spot on Dr. Oz Show
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 3:06pm
South Lake Tahoe resident and Barton Health employee, Stella Ortega, made it to the top 10 on Dr. Oz Show-Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You segment. Ortega is among 10 finalists to earn a spot in the show's season-long initiative. Viewers can vote on which finalist they feel should win the grand prize of $1 million by going to www.doctoroz.com. The winner will be announced on “The Dr. Oz Show” scheduled to air on May 23.
Four Heavenly instructors make PSIA-AASI national team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 9:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012-16 national team, with four instructors from H...
Four Heavenly instructors make PSIA-AASI national team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 9:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012-16 national team, with four instructors from H...
Heavenly leads U.S. ski resorts with snowboard instructor team members
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 5:57amThe Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012 – 2016 National Team, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is the proud home to four of those members, which is the most of any ski resort in the U.S.
Nevada Governor Sandoval says Amazon online sales tax revenue is about fairness
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 9:31pm
CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said Thursday that a recent deal announced with Amazon.com to collect sales taxes from on-line purchases in Nevada beginning in January 2014 is only the tip of the iceberg.
Heavenly to host U.S. Freestyle Championships through 2014
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 2:29pmHeavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14. The two-year deal brings the women’s and men’s moguls, aerials and dual moguls back to South Lake Tahoe for the second time. Heavenly also hosted the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2004, as well as FIS World Cup Freestyle events in 1999 and 2000.
Robber hits South Lake Tahoe Bank of America
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 11:12am
Shortly after 9 Monday morning a man robbed the South Lake Tahoe branch of Bank of America located at 3344 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe police report.
Bank of America robbed, police looking for suspect
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 11:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Police are looking for the suspect in a bank robbery that occurred about 9 a.m. Monday morning.According to a press release, the suspect, a white male between the ages...
Lotus and guests at MontBleu Theater
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 4:03am
Mix one part rock, one part electronic and add a dash of jam and you get the international sensation Lotus, which will take the stage for the first time at MontBleu on April 20. Special guests, Eskmo, Lynx and Bass Heavy’s eclectic mix of music complements the evening jam session. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.
Long-time Lake Tahoe lawman Les Lovell retires
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:41am
Since as far back as he could remember, Les Lovell wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The notions of keeping peace and preserving justice were always on his radar and for 30-plus years, the now-retired senior lieutenant for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Lake Tahoe Branch fulfilled his commitment.
April 2-8 to mark National Public Health Week
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 6:00amNational Public Health Week will be recognized Monday through April 8.The theme for the week is "A Healthier America Begins Today - Join the Movement," according to a press release from El Dorado C...
Flaunt It Finals returns to Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 8:18am
Billabong Flaunt It, presented by Sony Ericsson, returns to Sierra-at-Tahoe March 31 for its final all girls snowboard series in North America. Flaunt It began the tour in January at Blue Mountain for the first of 7 stops with more than $30,000 in series cash and prizes.
Ocean, Earth atmosphere addressed at Thursday lecture
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:00pmThe study of climate change through Earth history has produced a wealth of information on the operation of the ocean-atmosphere system during climate transitions as well as the feedbacks that impact the magnitude and rate of climate change on the planet. A public lecture on Thursday at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences will address some of what has been found.
Feds release health overhaul blueprint for states
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 6:00amWASHINGTON - Fifty million people in America lack health insurance and the law says most of them must soon be provided coverage. But how to deliver?The Obama administration Monday finalized an ambi...
Douglas authorities look for suspects who tried to cash stolen check at bank
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 2:23pm
Douglas County authorities seek the public's help in locating several suspects involved in an attempt to cash a stolen check on Saturday at a drive-thru window at Bank of America on Topsy Lane in north Douglas County near Carson City.
The primary suspect, an unidentified male adult, attempted to cash the stolen check at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday while using the drive-thru teller window, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jim Halsey.
Democrats set movie night at annual dinner
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 6:00amDouglas County Democratic Central Committee's annual Keep Nevada Blue Dinner, "Sweet Repeats in 2012," features Movie Night with President Obama, Celebrating the Unions of America.The event is set ...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival includes film on the Truckee River Watershed
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:33pmOne of the largest environmental film festivals in North America, the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival returns to South Shore Friday for the seventh consecutive year. With a growing public...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival includes film on the Truckee River Watershed
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 4:05pmOne of the largest environmental film festivals in North America, the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival returns to South Shore today for the seventh consecutive year. With a growing public ...
Court Orders New Study of Boat Buoys on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 11:02amOn Feb. 29 the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) acted illegally in not analyzing the boat pollution impacts for over one thousand illegal boat mooring buoys in the lake and that it must do so before it can approve other lake development.
The appeals court upheld a lower court ruling that found proposed amendments to the shoreline development plan were invalid. Under the new ruling, TRPA will retain discretion in how it will conduct a new study of the impacts of legalizing these buoys.
Vail Resorts to buy Kirkwood in $18 million deal
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 9:06amVail Resorts, Inc. announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., recognized by skiers and snowboarders as offering some of the best high alpine advanced terrain in North America.
Group Calls On Nation’s Governors To Freeze Benefit Pension Plans For Public Workers
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 4:58pmCARSON CITY – A national nonprofit organization seeking fundamental reforms to state budgeting today sent a letter to the nation’s governors urging them to follow General Motors’ lead and freeze defined benefit pensions for all public employees.
Movie Review: 'Star Wars' rages again in 3D With 'The Phantom Menace'
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 6:28pmI was busy some other place when "Star Wars, The Phantom Menace" opened in 1999. Lucky me. Not so lucky now when I went to see the reworked original decked out in 3D. The film is now playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinema at Stateline, Lake Tahoe. And for all those Star Wars fans, and they know who they are, you won't want to miss it; though you can see the release without 3D and you won't be missing much.
SIROTA: Embracing 'Enough'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:24amOf all the no-no's in contemporary America - and there are many - none has proven more taboo than the ancient doctrine of dayenu. Translated from the original Hebrew, the word roughly means "It wou...
Despite snow woes, Vail Resorts prospering
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:18amEAGLE COUNTY - This is a down snow season just about everywhere in North America, but one analyst still has Vail Resorts on his "buy" list.Vail Resorts' stock closed at $44.35 per share Friday. Tha...
Despite snow woes, Vail Resorts prospering
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:18amEAGLE COUNTY - This is a down snow season just about everywhere in North America, but one analyst still has Vail Resorts on his "buy" list.Vail Resorts' stock closed at $44.35 per share Friday. Tha...
Republican Presidential Candidates Make Their Pitch In Reno As Saturday Caucus Nears
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 11:26am
RENO — From a cheering crowd of several hundred at a brief but energetic Mitt Romney rally to a more subdued event for Rick Santorum hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition to another well-attended rally for Ron Paul, it was a trifecta of presidential candidates in Reno ahead of the Saturday GOP caucus.
Romney got the balling rolling at the Grove, with an estimated 800 supporters packed inside and standing outside the event center in South Reno. Romney spoke briefly to those standing outside before giving a short but enthusiastic speech to those crowded inside.
Heavenly to Host Nike Winter Chosen Tour on Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:09pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort has teamed up with Nike Snowboarding to host the fifth stop of the Nike Winter Chosen Tour on Saturday, February 4, 2012. The slopestyle rail jam will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on World Cup run at the California Main Lodge.
Rocker technology shows continued growth at annual ski show
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 9:58amThe SnowSports Industries America Snow Show kicked off Thursday morning at the Denver Convention Center, marking the third year the Mile High City has played host to the skiing and snowboarding ind...
Kudos & Kindness: Many made variety show possible
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:00amThank you for your time and for the "Tahoe Variety Show - Traveling Around America" for the benefit of the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, on Aug. 20, 2011, at the Horizon.Thanks to the helpers: Ro...
Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 7:47pm
The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
New storm to arrive on Sunday; ski resorts prepare for brisk business
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 12:34pmWinter weather continues through today in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Ski resorts report up to 2 feet of snow from the system which arrived Friday and continues today. The National Weather Service in Reno reports that a second and much colder storm will move into the area on Sunday into Monday, dropping temperatures and bringing more snow. Here is the latest from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority on the storms:
Biden to Galena students: College still smartest option
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:35pmRENO - In a speech delayed by winds and shortened by an approaching brush fire, Vice President Joe Biden told Galena High students Thursday that America must restore the accessibility and affordabi...
Kirkwood adds U.S. Airbag technology after holiday demonstration
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:50pm
An inflatable airbag demonstration at Kirkwood Mountain Resort last month will give way to a new feature at the resort beginning in February, officials announced. The Steezbag 50 was on public display at the resort from Dec. 17 to Jan. 1. An announcement was made via press release from Kirkwood. Here's the announcement:
LTCC Writer's Series on Wednesday with Jeremy Evans and Scott Lankford
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 6:17pmLake Tahoe Community College's Writers' Series continues as two local authors, Jeremy Evans and Scott Lankford, read and sign their work at the LTCC library. Stop by for the reading, buy a book to get signed, and chat with the writers.
Author to tell stories about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 8:21amScott Lankford, author of “Tahoe Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Stories of America's Largest Mountain Lake”, speaks about his book on Feb. 15 from 6-7pm. The event is at Explore Tahoe: An Urban T...
Site ranks Heavenly among most popular resorts in North America
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 1:44pmSkireports.com came out with a ranking today based on Facebook fans and Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, which has 93,887 Facebook followers, ranked second among the most popular resorts in North America. Northstar ranked eighth in the field and Squaw Valley, 14th.
Weidinger Public Relations wins three industry awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations batted 1,000 at the recent Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America annual Silver Spikes program, winning awards in all thr...
Attorneys General of California and Nevada Announce Mortgage Investigation Alliance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 2:05am
Attorneys General Kamala D. Harris of California and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada announced Tuesday that their states have entered into a joint investigation alliance designed to assist homeowners who have been harmed by misconduct and fraud in the mortgage industry.
By forging this alliance, California and Nevada will combine investigative resources, including litigation strategies, information, and evidence gathered through their respective ongoing investigations, assisting each state as it pursues independent prosecutions.
Local Author | Out in the Honey Bee Field: One sweet day
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 6:00amI didn't get to visit Tasmania or even go to Bakersfield. I passed on visiting honey shops state by state, across America, as one individual suggested I do. Nor did I fly, from bee farm to bee f...
First USASA event in South Lake Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 6:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States of America Snowboard Association South Tahoe Series is holding its first rail jam of the season this Saturday afternoon at the Optimist Christmas Tree L...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: A thanks for the season
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 3:32pmFor most people in America, Thanksgiving was spent with family and friends sharing a huge meal, football games and a nap.But for some in our local community, they would have had nothing without the...
Offenbacher talks Tahoe Adventure Film Festival and Flying Wild in Alaska
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:41am
It has been quite a year for Lake Tahoe's outdoor adventure tribal elder Todd Offenbacher. The film festival founder, Lake Tahoe TV host, mountaineer and unofficial statesmen of all things uniquely outdoors has been to the Arctic Circle, just returned from a trip to Antarctica, and will be featured in two segments on the popular Discovery Channel program Flying Wild in Alaska.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort to open Friday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:13pm
Kirkwood Mountain Resort announced it will open Friday, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, and remain open through the weekend, and then again from Friday, Dec. 2 to Dec. 4. Kirkwood says it will use midweek operations for on mountain preparation, snow making and readying more terrain. The resort hopes to open for full seven-day-a-week winter operations beginning Friday, Dec. 9. The date may change, however, with significant snowfall.
SIROTA: Anger sowing seeds of a new consumer movement
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 2:21pmAs we all know, America is angry. Really angry. To put it in pop culture terms, we've moved from the vaguely inspiring agita of Peter Finch in "Network" to the wild-eyed, primal-scream rage of Sam ...
Company takes carpooling to Tahoe from Bay Area to a new level ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 6:43pmZimride, the largest online ride-sharing service in North America, announced its San Francisco-Lake Tahoe route today, with service beginning Thanksgiving Day. The idea is to bring Bay Area residents ...
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.
Company takes carpooling to Tahoe from Bay Area to a new level ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:16amZimride, the largest online ride-sharing service in North America, announced its San Francisco-Lake Tahoe route today, with service beginning Thanksgiving ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../company-takes-ca...
Black Tie Ski Rentals to celebrate 10 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This winter, Black Tie Ski Rentals celebrates it 10 year anniversary as the original ski rental delivery company in North America. Black Tie started in 2002 out of a one-...
VETERANS DAY: A tribute to our veterans
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:57pmAmerica, America, God shed his grace on theeBut without our Veterans where do you think we would be?From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of TripoliWithout our veterans we could never ever be f...
