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TRPA to present final draft of Regional Plan Update at Governing Board meetings
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 4:24pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will release the final draft of the Regional Plan Update and associated documents during the two-day Governing Board meeting taking place on Wednesday, October 24 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach, and Thursday, October 25 at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline.
Obama, Romney allies square off on foreign policy
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:46amWASHINGTON (AP) - On the eve of their final presidential debate, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama - through their allies - squared off Sunday over which candidate would best protect the nation's intere...
Chili cook-off, contests, games and local businesses featured at South Lake Tahoe Harvest Festival
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/21/2012 - 1:33pmEvent Date:
October 27, 2012 - 10:00am
Costume contests, games, local business booths and a Tahoe-style chili cook-off are on tap Saturday, Oct. 27 with the South Lake Tahoe Harvest Festival.
Who makes the best chili in town? Taste, pick and vote for your favorite at the festival, a great way for locals to come together before winter begins. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.
Chamber Announces the 2012 Blue Ribbon Award Nominees
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 2:32pmThe Blue Ribbon Award nominations have been tallied, with more than 150 nominations received. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who took the time to nominate those making significant contributions to the South Shore community. The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held on November 15 at Embassy Suites; all nominees will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the ceremony.
Snow anticipated by Monday for mountains above Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 12:00pmA strong early season storm is expected for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra by Monday bringing gusty winds, rain, mountain snow and cold weather to the region. Snow levels above Lake Tahoe could dip down near lake level to 6,500 to 7,000, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.
Sirota: Old Richard Pryor movie demonstrates the joke's on the non-fat-cats
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 9:00amThe two names that best explain money's unprecedented political influence in America are not Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, but Montgomery Brewster and Ross Perot. The former duo, who will each rais...
Anhyzers by the day, loops at night: Zach Deputy tours Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 9:57amCRYSTAL BAY, Nev. - Zach Deputy's press materials say he has crazy chops, serious pipes and colorful outfits. Yes, he's a disc golfer.Deputy also is a musical performer best known for one-man lo...
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation 2012-13 season registration begins
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:07pmThe Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation at Lake Tahoe has opened registration for the 2012 – 2013 competitive and development ski and snowboard programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online and at the HSSF building.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Oct. 17-24
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:39amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 17-24.
Win keeps Vikings on playoff path
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 6:00amSPARKS, Nev. - A high school quarterback could hang his hat on the stellar season John Cefalu has already posted, but on Friday the senior proved the best is still to come. "He just keeps gettin...
Classical guitarist Thibault Cauvin to appear in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 10:40pmEvent Date:
October 28, 2012 - 4:00pm
Considered one of the best of a new generation of classical guitarists, French phenomenon Thibault Cauvin will perform at Hope Lutheran Church of the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28.
The 24-year-old Parisian is known for his many virtuosic styles. His appearance at South Lake Tahoe is part of a year-long worldwide tour that has taken him to New York where he played Carnegie Hall, Hong Kong, San Paolo and Istanbul, London, Melbourne, Singapore and Tel-Aviv.
Warriors best Silver Stage
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 8:05amThe Whittell High School volleyball team defeated Silver stage in three straight games Tuesday. The girls took the match 25-12, 25-23, 25-11. Right side Tori Jimenez set a dominating tone in the...
Offense leads Vikings on postseason charge
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 7:43amTheir record may not be the best in state, but their quarterback is. Led by No. 1 Nevada quarterback John Cefalu, and a stellar receiving squad of Kyante Wilson, Cale Backinger and Kyle Moreno, ...
Endorsement: LTN says Sass, Conner are best for S. Tahoe council
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 1:59amSkibum: The nuts and bolts of 'The Hole'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 9:47pmFollow the money trail on the “Hole” fiasco and you will find a mess. When the hole first stopped all of the reasons that were given by Randy Lane were false, wrong and an outright lie to the people of South Lake Tahoe. The real reason work was stopped was due to the two liens filed by two Nevada companies that did work and never got paid. In California when there is a lien on a job all work stops until the contractors are paid, no money no work.
October best
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 12:13pmThere's no way to bottle the beauty of fall, or write it down for that matter. But you can walk among it and let the mad patchwork of color envelope you, take you in like a hypnotist's swirl. Ke...
Enjoy the fall colors of Hope Valley (Photo Gallery)
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 3:53pmIt's that time of the year for my reminder to enjoy the spectacular color of the leaves on Quaking aspen trees (Quakies) in Alpine County, Calif.
And, based on our photography trip on Monday, Oct. 8, you had better enjoy that display, as soon as possible, because four of us (Mary Bottoms, Mary Morris, Elaine and I) found the following color conditions:
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report for Oct. 10-17
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 9:37amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.
Nevada Ranks 3rd Among States For Best Tax Climate For Business
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 9:54amCARSON CITY – Nevada is one of the 10 best states for its business tax climate, while companies in states like New York, New Jersey, and California have a far less pleasant environment to deal with, according to a new report by the Tax Foundation.
The Doctors: Look sharp! Three surprising eye facts
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 6:00amThink carrots have the best nutrition for your eyes? Think again. Here are three facts about vision health:Kale beats carrots. Leafy greens such as kale and spinach contain the nutrients lutein and...
Third annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant week runs Oct. 7-14
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 8:45pmEvent Date:
October 14, 2012 - 11:59pm
The 3rd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is a celebration of the scrumptious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain-dining destination in the country.
The weeklong event is scheduled to kick off the first Sunday in October, Sunday, October 7, and will run through Sunday, October 14. Local food aficionados and visitors will delight their palate with 3-course prix-fixe menus at exceptional values that incorporate organic, seasonal and local ingredients - all served up at Lake Tahoe's charming and historic eateries, resorts and bistros.
Gaming executives gather at Lake Tahoe to learn; face-off in competition
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 4:06pmTop gaming executives from around the world with gather in Lake Tahoe next week to sharpen their management skills, discuss current topics relevant to the gaming industry and hear from industry experts. They will also spend time all week preparing to face off against one another in teams at the end of week, in a competition where each team has to address a hypothetical, gaming-related management challenge – a battle of the best in gaming.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 10
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:36pmHere is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 4-10.
Barton continues to support women’s health services in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 11:16amHealth Care Reform continues to be the buzz word around the nation, and with the upcoming presidential election, reform will continue to be among one of the hottest discussion topics. Reform is aimed at bringing coverage to millions of uninsured Americans, while improving the quality of patient care provided. As a result, medical providers will be faced with cuts in reimbursement for patient services from government and private payers to help pay for the expanded coverage.
Battle of the South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 6:00amAs the sun set on a seemingly quiet Monday night in South Shore, a battle between Viking and Warrior was raging on Whittell's end of town.The crosstown rivals brought their best fight to the pit...
South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival at Harveys and Harrah's
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/30/2012 - 9:47amEvent Date:
October 5, 2012 (All day)
The third annual “South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival” arrives at Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe, Oct. 5 – 7, for an early autumn weekend of great food, fine wine and high spirits.
Events include lots of dining and tasting experiences, plus discussions, presentations and demonstrations by celebrated food and wine experts. Of course, food and wine are the biggest stars and a spectacular “Epicurean Expo” – featuring sumptuous dishes from Harrah's best restaurants, top-shelf spirits and the finest wines of Napa Valley and beyond – highlights the weekend.
Halloween Cove 2012!
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 12:33pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2012 - 4:00pm The party of all Halloween parties...Halloween Cove at Timber Cove Lodge brought to you by your friends at K-TAHOE Radio!
Be a part of this year’s NEW South Lake Tahoe Halloween tradition, K-Tahoe’s “Halloween Cove” from 4PM-8PM! We are creating a safe trick-or-treat environment for local children this year with a great central location & tons of parking! And there will be plenty of events & entertainment for older kids & mom & dad, too! Best of all...it's FREE!!
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Location
Timber Cove Lodge
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 47.1696" N, 119° 58' 1.0524" W
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Renowned climatologist Benjamin D. Santer featured at Lake Tahoe lecture
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 10:18amEvent Date:
October 16, 2012 - 6:30pm
Sierra Business Council and Capital Public Radio, in partnership with UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and Sierra Nevada College, invite you to a discussion with renowned Climatologist Dr. Benjamin D. Santer on the evening of Oct. 16 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe.
Thursday chili at The Coyote Grill to benefit Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPCA
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 8:06pmThe Coyote Grill Welcomes the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPCA' to 'All You Can Eat Chili. The Coyote Grill, located at 212 Elks Point Road Suite 101 next to Safeway, dishes up 'All You Can Eat Chili' every Thursday from 5 p.m. 'till closing and donates 20 percent of all proceeds to each beneficiary.
'The Best Place to Hang, Nevada Side...'
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 2
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 9:16amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.
Nevada Jobless Rate Ticks Up To 12.1 Percent In August
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 1:35pmInaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, more than just a jubilee
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:58pmA new name and new partnership fashioned after health, recreation and fun; South Lake Tahoe’s inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees on Saturday, September 8 to Bijou Community Park. This new festival was crafted by Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe to bring children, families and individuals together for health education and non-stop excitement.
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe highlights 2012-2013 ski and board season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:59amWith Nov. 16 as its opening day, the countdown is on at Heavenly Mountain Resort. From intense competitions and events to the return of the halfpipe, excitement is stirring at Lake Tahoe’s largest winter playground.
Coyote Grill Welcomes 'Christmas Cheer' to 'All You Can Eat Chili'
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:01amThe Coyote Grill welcomes 'Christmas Cheer' to 'All You Can Eat Chili' today, Thursday, from 5 p.m. to closing. Coyote Grill will donate 20 percent of all proceeds to Christmas Cheer, the food pantry serving the South Lake Tahoe area.
The Coyote Grill dishes up 'All You Can Eat Chili' every Thursday and donates 20 percent of all proceeds to each beneficiary.
'The Best Place to Hang, Nevada Side...'
Letter: Thank you to Community and Numerous Fire and Police Responders
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:38pmThe South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and Police Department responded to a fire at Pioneer Trail and April Drive on the evening of September 18th. Upon arrival, they saw that two homes were fully engulfed with nearby trees also on fire.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:56amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of September 19-25.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
OktoberFest at Camp Richardson a South Shore Lake Tahoe tradition
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 11:13pmEvent Date:
October 7, 2012 (All day)
South Shore Lake Tahoe celebrates fall with Germany in mind during OktoberFest at Camp Richardson Oct. 6-7. This annual festival dishes up two full days of great food, hand-crafted items, family games and numerous drink samplings. Admission is free and so is the parking.
Kids of all ages can search for the perfect pumpkin at the festival’s pumpkin patch. The entire family will enjoy events especially geared to children, including games for all age groups, from the Bouncy Castle, to face painting. Adults can enjoy the Beer and Wine Garden, offering a variety of great beer and wines.
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows’ Job Interview Fair set for Nov. 3
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 4:15amEvent Date:
November 3, 2012 - 10:00am
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows will be hosting a seasonal job interview fair Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The job fair will take place at the Olympic House at Squaw Valley and will include interviews for a wide range of positions including ski/snowboard school instructors, lift operations, grooming, terrain parks, culinary services, rental services, retail, security, product sales and services, and parking. Opportunities include full-time as well as part time positions. Skiing or snowboarding abilities are not required for all available positions.
TRPA seeks Best in the Lake Tahoe Basin nominees
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 4:06amThe nomination period is open for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s 2012 Best in the Basin awards program, which annually recognizes environmentally compatible projects in the Tahoe Basin that stand out as the best designed, planned and implemented.
For more than two decades, the Best in the Basin awards program has recognized those property owners, contractors, architects and planners whose work and investment should be held up as examples to follow.
Study: Woodchips tilled into soil best for erosion, fire concerns
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 12:40pmDon Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 12-19
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 12:44amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 12-19.
Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe previews 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 3:16pmAt Lake Tahoe, football is underway, the colors are starting to change, the days are getting shorter, and the smell of fireplaces are starting to fill the evening air.
Proposal would bring new road, parking spaces to Lake Tahoe Tallac Historic Site
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 4:45pmA new road and an intersection reconfiguration, more parking spaces and BMP water improvements are among some of the changes being proposed by the U.S. Forest Service at the Tallac Historic Site near South Lake Tahoe. Public comments are being taken until Oct. 1 for the proposed changes, which could get off the ground next year.
Here is a Forest Service press release outlining the proposed changes and below is the attached 10-page plan.
Forest Service meeting to discuss plans for Fallen Leaf Lake trails
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 5:32amEvent Date:
September 19, 2012 - 6:00pm
U.S. Forest Service plans for trail upgrades, parking improvements, and BMPs at Fallen Leaf Lake will be explored in a public meeting Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m, at the Forest Supervisor’s Office, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe. Comments on the plans will be accepted through Oct. 12.
September message from South Lake Tahoe Mayor Fortier: Delivery, not diversion, is what drives the city
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 3:35pmLet’s start with the elephant in the room: A councilmember has been linked to a bribery investigation. If anything is amiss, the repercussions will be significant. If nothing is amiss, the devastation to this councilmember, her reputation and her family is immeasurable and horrific.
But no matter the outcome, the damage has already been done. Trust and confidence in the city’s leadership has been shaken. A big question mark — “what now?” — hangs in the air. Which brings us back to the room: The City of South Lake Tahoe.
Kudos & Kindness: More thanks for supporting Little League
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 6:00amNew to this job of being in charge of sponsorship collection and gratis, I send my sincerest apologies for having missed a few of our community's best in the July Kudos and Kindness. Sierra Nevada ...
Saturday is Free Fishing Day in California
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 5:02amAs I noted earlier this year, one of California’s two Free Fishing Days will be on Sept. 8. The other Free Fishing Day was way back on July 7. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license on Saturday.
You will be able to fish wherever you like in California, without the need for a fishing license.