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Kinder Kup benefits Heavenly Foundation Alpine Team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 6:00amThe Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will kick-off the 12th annual Kinder Kup Race Series at Heavenly Mountain Resort 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 22.Open to all skiers and snowboarders ages 6 and under...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Meat store owner lauds benefits of gravy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:51pmWith so many people complaining about SnowGlobe, I just wanted to let my thoughts out on this. As a business owner in our city of South Lake Tahoe, I could certainly see the effects it had on my bu...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Meat store owner lauds benefits of gravy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:51pmWith so many people complaining about SnowGlobe, I just wanted to let my thoughts out on this. As a business owner in our city of South Lake Tahoe, I could certainly see the effects it had on my bu...
Book sale benefits Family Resource Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:00amStock up on all kinds of books at Bookworks' New Year's sale.Bookworks is a non-profit used book store operated by the Family Resource Center of South Lake Tahoe.Bookworks has more than 12,000 book...
Kinder Kup benefits Heavenly Foundation Alpine Team
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:41amThe Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will kick-off the 12th annual Kinder Kup Race Series at Heavenly Mountain Resort 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 22.Open to all skiers and snowboarders ages 6 and under...
Land conservation benefits from bad economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 3:19amBy Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle. Tough economic times have been a bonanza for land trusts and nonprofit conservation groups, which have recently been buying rights to California redwood grov...
Land conservation benefits from bad economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 8:09pmBy Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle. Tough economic times have been a bonanza for land trusts and nonprofit conservation groups, which have recently ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../land-conservatio...
U.S. Forest Service teams up with Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 3:17pm
By John Heil
The U.S. Forest Service and organizers of January's Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month are working together to promote and recognize the event at Lake Tahoe and elsewhere, highlighting the health benefits of winter outdoor activity.
Homewood project at Lake Tahoe approved by TRPA; League responds
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:56pmBy Kristi Boosman
To a packed house of observers, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board voted to approve Phase 1 of the Homewood Mountain Resort Ski Area Master Plan at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 14.
Red Hut burger night benefits Heavenly Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:01amRed Hut on Ski Run Boulevard in South Tahoe will host a Burger Night fundraiser to benefit the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation's Scholarship Fund on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../red-hut-burg...
Lunafest film event benefits young girls
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 10:35amFilms create good feelings, promote deep thoughts and inspire viewers to action. Lunafest's films do this as well as benefit young girls from the Truckee and Tahoe.Lunafest is Thursday, Dec. 8, ...
LTSS Chamber Workshop: "Incorporating, is it for You?"
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:42pm
The Lake Tahoe south Shore Chamber of Commerce is hosting an incorporation workshop December 7 at 10:00am in the Chamber conference room.
Are you a sole proprietor? What can Incorporating do for you?
Guest speakers Chris Mann & John Urrutia from Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP will go over the benefits of incorporating your business.
For more details, see the chamber website or call (775)588-1728.
Giving Tree benefits South Shore youth at holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 1:48amThe El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Women's Center and CASA El Dorado are partnering to offer the seventh annual Giving Tree. The tree is up in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../giving-tree-...
Giving Tree benefits South Shore youth at holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 6:25pmThe El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Women's Center and CASA El Dorado are partnering to offer the seventh annual Giving Tree. The tree is up in the South Lake Tahoe branch library and d...
Golf course battle heats up with lawsuit, vandalism
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 3:48pm
UPDATED 8:30AM: California State Parks is investigating vandalism that happened over the weekend on Washoe Meadows State Park land near the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Electronic equipment and river monitoring devices were damaged or destroyed. Two logs were found to have graffiti sprayed on them, saying "Stop Golf" and "Save the Park."
Agency launches Tahoe's 'Most Un-Wanted' invasive species public campaign
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 1:01pmBy Peter Brumis
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District has released a series of educational posters which identify some of the biggest threats to Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as what visitors, residents and even kids can do to help. Titled “Tahoe’s Most un-Wanted,” the first three posters feature aquatic invasive species, fine sediments from runoff and invasive weeds, and are free to pick up or request for local schools, businesses and other organizations who would like to display them publicly.
Nevada Seeks New State Public Schools Chief To Implement Education Reforms
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 2:40pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada is looking for a new state public schools chief to push forward with education reforms sought by Gov. Brian Sandoval and approved by lawmakers in the 2011 legislative session.
Keith Rheault, Nevada’s superintendent of public instruction since 2004, is retiring in early April and Sandoval wants to have a new schools chief to take over the Department of Education by then.
Nevada Governor Orders Transmission Line Construction Assessment For Renewable Energy
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:41pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval issued an executive order on Monday directing a state agency and task force to assess the regional market for Nevada’s renewable energy resources.
American Century Championship money goes back to South Lake Tahoe area non-profits
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 12:41pm
The American Century Championship will keep $100,000 in the community that helps make the annual event a success. LIVESTRONG®, the celebrity golf tournament’s nationally designated charity, in partnership with Tahoe South, NBC Sports and American Century Investments has committed funds to benefit South Lake Tahoe area non-profit organizations.
Forest Service welcomes more California jobs under new ski legislation
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 1:30pmBy John Heil
California is expected to see a boost in its local mountain economies as a result of a new legislation that now permits year-long recreation opportunities on U.S. Forest Service ski areas. The Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011, which was signed by President Barack Obama on Nov. 7, is estimated to create and annually sustain up to 600 extra jobs nationwide.
Most of the unemployed no longer receive benefits
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 10:29amWASHINGTON - The jobs crisis has left so many people out of work for so long that most of America's unemployed are no longer receiving unemployment benefits. Early last year, 75 percent were receiv...
Edgewood Companies plans summer opening of Bonanza Park
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:50amThe tired old C&M Lodge, located at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, was completely removed this last summer with more than 50 percent of building materials recycled in the sustainable deconstruction effort by Edgewood Companies. Edgewood acquired the C&M Lodge in order to reuse the associated Transient Occupancy Units (TAUs) on its new Lodge Project at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, according to a news release.
Keep the doctor away with apple salad
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 5:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We've all heard the old saying " an apple a day keeps the doctor away." While this advice shouldn't be taken literally, apples offer dozens of health benefits and happen ...
South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County leaders to hold joint meeting
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 9:55amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commissioners are pleased to announce their first joint public meeting to be held on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Edgewood Tahoe Conference Room. The public is invited to attend the meeting beginning at 1 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen partnerships across state lines between the two organizations and among elected officials, discuss opportunities to leverage resources, revitalize the economy and environment in the South Shore community, and improve efficiencies among government agencies, according to a news release.
Kokanee salmon reappearing after North Lake Tahoe stream restoration
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 9:09amTAHOE CITY, Calif. - A stream restoration project on Lake Tahoe's North Shore is reaping environmental benefits as a small fall run of kokanee salmon was spotted in the lower reaches of the creek e...
CA lawmakers balance taxpayers, public employees
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 5:11pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday unveiled his plan for overhauling public retirement benefits requiring California lawmakers to tread carefully between protecting taxpayers an...
Hair cut benefits youngsters with cancer
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 10:45pmSouth Tahoe High School's ALLY Club and RAH Hair Studio are having a fund ... Lake Tahoe Unified staff and students are lining up to have their locks cut off. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../hair-cut...
Squaw Valley Job fair Nov. 11
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 5:31am
Squaw Valley will host the resort’s seasonal job interview fair on Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place in the Palisades Conference Room adjacent to the lobby of The Village at Squaw Valley, the interview fair will include interviews for a wide range of positions including snowsports instructors, ski patrol, lift operations, grooming, terrain parks, culinary services, rental services, retail, security, parking, product sales and services, and transportation.
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge plans unveiled (WITH SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 6:19pm
Reinvention: We're all in this together.
This is the vision of the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge at Stateline.
The plan by Edgewood Companies is to create a unique world-class destination that delivers significant economic, environmental and community benefits to South Shore Lake Tahoe.
“That is one of the things that investment can bring to the community, said Patrick Rhamey, vice president of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “We have continued to re-invest our property over the years and hope to be a pathway for others to follow.”
Tahoe Chamber endorses Upper Truckee River Restoration Alt. 2
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 10:47amOn October 13, 2011 the Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Alternative 2; the Upper Truckee River Restoration and Golf Course Reconfiguration project.
Wreath sale benefits Austin's House
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:52amNow is the time to order the finest fresh cut evergreen wreaths and decorations for the holidays. A portion of each purchase will benefit Austin's House. Choose ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../wreath...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Golf course plan only benefits golfers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:42amThe ongoing debate over moving nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course into Washoe Meadows State Park is still with us. From what I have gathered, everyone in this plan sacrifices something except gol...
8th-grader's pedaling prowess benefits Boys
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 5:02amWhat started as a challenge during a spin class turned into a fundraising effort of more than $1000 by South Tahoe Middle School eighth-grader Mykala Muskovitz. Muskovitz was in a spin class with her ...
Author Of New Public Pension Reform Report Says Radical Changes Needed To Protect Taxpayers
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:48pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
Scott Beaulier is no fan of states borrowing money, but in his new working paper on transitioning public pensions to 401(k) style plans to reduce taxpayer liabilities to pay retirement benefits, the Troy University professor says it is an option worth considering.
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
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...
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:
Food Fest benefits South Shore ed foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 9:40pmThe 7th annual Food Fest is Oct. 8 from 6:30-10pm at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. This is the major fundraiser for the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, which supports enrichment programs in all LTUSD sc...
Tahoe Sports and Entertainment to amp up ice arena
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 11:30am
By Jessie Marchesseau
It’s official. Tahoe Sports and Entertainment has moved in and taken over management of the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
9/11 event benefits Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 7:58pm11 from 11am-4pm, the Horizon Casino-Resort in conjunction with JRW Group Entertainment will host a community event with 100 percent of the proceeds to be donated to the Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad. Admi...
Lake Tahoe Eagle Rock Hiking Trail Opens To The Public
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/03/2011 - 1:41pm
A trail to the stunning Eagle Rock overlook opened this week, providing visitors easy access to the summit of one of Lake Tahoe's most spectacular vistas, as noted by the Huffington Post and the Sacramento Bee. The new trail, created at a cost of $100,000 by the California Tahoe Conservancy, was built with erosion-control measures.
Chair yoga is for everyone
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 7:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - No matter what age you are or what condition you are in, you can experience the health benefits of chair yoga.I bet you didn't know that you can perform yoga postures, br...
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.
Babysitting bill in Calif. Legislature
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 1:02pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. - How will parents react when they find out they will be expected to provide workers' compensation benefits, rest and meal breaks and paid vacation time for...babysitters? Dinner...
Barn dance benefits Alpine County firefighters
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 12:02pmProceeds benefit the Eastern Alpine County Fire Department (Woodfords and Markleville) and also the South Tahoe High School football team. Al Moss and the Rip Tides will be the entertainment. Tickets ...
Tahoe Fund partners with Heavenly, Northstar
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 11:17am
The nonprofit Tahoe Fund partnership with Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, called the "Ski Conservation Fund", will raise an estimated $75,000 annually for the nonprofit Fund to support environmental improvement projects within the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Blight in Bonanza neighborhood gets recycled
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 2:16pm
Often it’s the quick demolition route developers will take to get rid of one project to build another. Materials are thrown in the trash with no consideration for their reuse potential. This is not the case with Edgewood Companies and the sustainable deconstruction effort at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, the site of the former C&M Lodge in South Lake Tahoe.
Grass Valley city employees agree to pay cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 3:15pmGRASS VALLEY, Calif. - Employees at Grass Valley City Hall have agreed to a 2-percent pay cut and to paying more for their medical and pension benefits as the city enters a third year of declining ...
