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Vail Resorts partners with Verbier, Switzerland for Epic ski pass deal

Vail Resorts, Inc. which has three ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area, announced Thursday an unprecedented partnership with Verbier, Switzerland, that will enhance the already incredible value of Vail Resorts’ Epic Season Pass, providing three days of free access to the Verbier ski resort, including Les 4 Vallées, the largest ski area in Switzerland, for new and renewing 2012-2013 Epic Season Pass holders.

Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 5-11

Here is this week's fishing report for Northern California, Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra-area rivers, lakes and streams. Fall colors are around the corner for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe region. Enjoy the fishing while the weather is still good and don't forget to pack your sunscreen and fishing license. This report is for the week of Sept. 5-11.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:

Coyote Grill Welcomes Tahoe Turning Point to 'All You Can Eat Chili.'

Event Date: 
August 30, 2012 (All day)

The Coyote Grill welcomes Tahoe Turning Point to 'All You Can Eat Chili.'

The Coyote Grill dishes up 'All You Can Eat Chili' every Thursday from 5:00 PM 'till closing and donates 20% of all proceeds to each beneficiary.

'The Best Place to Hang, Nevada Side...'

Barton Foundation’s Third Annual 'Signature' Cocktail Contest

Event Date: 
September 13, 2012 - 5:30pm

Mixologists, also known as bartenders, will create delicious winter cocktail concoctions, while adding their own enticing flare during the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest, Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riva Grill.
The contest, sponsored by Riva Grill and Tahoe Blue Vodka, is the official “kick off” to the annual Festival of Trees & Lights, held November 29 – December 2, at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa.

3 groups to battle for title of Best Sunset Band

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Aug. 29

Here 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 August 29 to Sept. 4.

Heavenly's Annual Labor Day Tent Sale at Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
September 1, 2012 - 9:00am

Put away the flip flops and pull out the ski boots. There are less than 80 days until winter, and it’s time to take inventory of that gear closet. From boots and bindings to boards and skis, the 26th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale has anything an eager skier or snowboarder might need for this El Nino winter at up to 75 percent off.

Lake Tahoe local ski pass gains access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood

As Labor Day weekend nears, Vail Resorts now offers season passes for the 2012-13 season. The Lake Tahoe Local Pass offers access to more than 263 trails, 14 terrain parks and 10,270 acres of terrain at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California and Nevada. Ski or ride more than four days in one season and, priced at $419, the Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself, then ski or ride for free the rest of the season.

Lawmakers OK $11.7 Million Plan From Nevada Attorney General To Help Homeowners In Foreclosure Crisis

CARSON CITY — Several lawmakers raised questions today about a proposal put forth by Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto to spend $33 million over three years on outreach, counseling and legal assistance to homeowners who are facing foreclosure.

Coyote Grill Welcomes the Widowed Persons Association of California

Event Date: 
August 23, 2012 (All day)

The Coyote Grill welcomes the Widowed Persons Association of California to 'All You Can Eat Chili.'

http://widowedcal.org/

The Coyote Grill dishes up 'All You Can Eat Chili' every Thursday from 5:00 PM 'till closing and donates 20% of all proceeds to each beneficiary.

'The Best Place to Hang, Nevada Side...'

California looking at how best to grade schools

Sample the Sierra set for Labor Day weekend

Event Date: 
August 31, 2012 (All day)

Foodies and wine lovers alike are invited to attend the variety of Sample the Sierra festivities during the 3rd annual farm-to-fork festival over Labor Day Weekend. Friday, August 31st kicks off Sample the Sierra with a Winemaker and Chef’s Table dinner at Crystal Basin Bistro in Camino on the Western Slope of the Sierras. Saturday, September 1st hosts a Sip & Shop at Après Wine Company featuring the award winning wines of Synapse “Microwinery” and locally made gifts.

Romaine lettuce shipped to California and Nevada recalled for E. Coli fears

California-based Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of romaine lettuce because it may be contaminated with E. coli. The affected product is limited to Tanimura & Antle Field Fresh Wrapped Single Head Romaine. This product is packed in a plastic bag with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 and may have a Best Buy date of “08 19 12.” The product was available at retail locations Aug. 2 – Aug. 19.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.

Sully Sullenberger returns to Lake Tahoe to speak at 23rd Lake in the Sky Air Show

For the second time in less than a year, Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III will speak at Lake Tahoe, this time as a special guest speaker of the 2012 Lake in the Sky Air Show, Aug. 24-26 at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
Sullenberger gained fame when he successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549, which had been disabled by striking a flock of Canada geese, in the Hudson River off Manhattan, New York City, on January 15, 2009. All of the 155 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft survived.

Coyote Grill Welcomes The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District

Event Date: 
August 16, 2012 - 5:00pm

The Coyote Grill Welcomes the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District to 'All You Can Eat Chili.'

The Coyote Grill dishes up 'All You Can Eat Chili' every Thursday from 5:00 PM 'till closing and donates 20% of all proceeds to each beneficiary.

'The Best Place to Hang, Nevada Side...'

Lake Tahoe conservation landscape tour features West Shore gardens

Event Date: 
August 19, 2012 - 1:00pm

Nine beautiful West Shore gardens and educational talks on conservation landscaping topics highlight the fifth annual Conservation Landscape Tour, one of the signature events produced by the sustainable landscaping experts with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District. Maps for the tour can be picked up on Sunday, August 19 between 1 and 3 pm at the corner of Wilson and Pine Streets in Tahoma, Calif.

Outdoors with Don Q: Head to the Sierra for fun, fish and to stay cool

It’s that time of the year again. This is my annual reminder that if you’re someone like me, summer’s sweltering heat is not much fun. I do not like the summer months.
I am an outdoors person who dearly loves the cold, frost, ice and snow of winter, and I absolutely and totally wilt at this time of the year.
I am miserable and grouchy during hot weather months, especially August.
To be honest, I dislike the weather anytime it gets past 80-85 degrees.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14

Fishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.

2012 OLYMPICS | Being replacement athlete at Olympics a tough gig

LONDON (AP) - You're an athlete at the Olympics. You get to train with your team, are issued special credentials, and spend a couple weeks around the world's best.A sweet deal - except you almost c...

FCC Chairman visits Barton Health, praises Telemedicine program

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski, and Wireline Competition Bureau Deputy Chief, Carol Mattey, visited Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, July 30.
Genachowski and his team arrived at Barton to observe best practices in telemedicine and how Barton has implemented and utilized funds from the FCC for the Rural Health Care Pilot Program through their telehealth program.

Marmots steal the show, but nothing from my backpack

PACIFIC COAST TRAIL - The Carson Pass to Echo Summit hike is best known for wildflowers, but I was most captivated by yellow-bellied marmots.Larger, pudgier versions of a prairie dog, the three ...

Nation's best classical musicians arrive for SummerFest

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Madylon Meiling's mettle won't produce Olympic gold in London this month, but it did bring about a gleaming acquirement."This is the dream team," she said after the first...

Sample the Sierra at South Lake Tahoe returns Labor Day weekend

Event Date: 
September 2, 2012 (All day)

The region's best food, wine, and art in the Sierra Nevada will be highlighted at the 3rd annual Sample the Sierra farm-to-fork festival. This popular community event is on Sunday, Sept. 2 on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
This year, 15 local restaurants and farmers will be paired together to produce mouthwatering samples for festival-goers to enjoy. Each food sample will be paired with an accompanying wine, also local to the region.

University of Nevada, Reno to host Bill Nye The Science Guy

Event Date: 
September 6, 2012 - 7:00pm

The public is invited to be entertained and educated with Bill Nye the Science Guy Sept. 6, the first of several presentations in the annual Discover Science Lecture Series at the University of Nevada, Reno. The College of Science and Associated Students of the University of Nevada are bringing Nye to the University’s Lawlor Events Center at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5 per person, available through the Lawlor box office.

Report Evaluates Success Of Incentives In Western States, Finds Fewer In Nevada Due To Tax Structure

CARSON CITY — A new report from The Council of State Governments exploring the successes that 13 Western states have had with tax incentives to encourage economic growth found that Nevada has fewer such programs in large part because of its tax structure.

Saunders: Bill Clinton's new best friends

It doesn't matter who wins in November; Bill Clinton will end this year on top. The former president will introduce Barack Obama on the penultimate night of the Democratic National Convention in Ch...

Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.

South Lake Tahoe fireworks show set for Labor Day weekend

Yet another reason Lake Tahoe was ranked as America's Best Lake by readers of USA Today:
Lights on the Lake and the Labor Day Lights Extravaganza, of course.

We're No. 1 - Newspaper readers say Tahoe is 'Best Lake in America'

Lake Tahoe has been named the "Best Lake in America," according to results of a recent readers' poll released Monday by USA Today.Various magazine editors narrowed national nominations to the to...

2012 OLYMPICS | US men play Tunisia next in Olympic basketball

LONDON (AP) - Coach Mike Krzyzewski says the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team has to always perform at its best, no matter the opponent.He says there's no such thing as an off night.The Americans...

Lake Tahoe designated 'Best Lake in America' by USA Today readers

Lake Tahoe was named the “Best Lake in America” in a recent readers' poll by USA TODAY. Editors narrowed national nominations to the top 16; readers weighed in and the largest and most popular alpine lake in North America took home top honors by garnering more than 5,000 votes via Facebook and Twitter.
Go here for the story.
Lake Tahoe is recognized for its timeless beauty and an international reputation as an outdoor recreational Mecca. The combination of great outdoors, entertainment, nightlife, dining and gaming identify its unique character.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to Visit South Lake Tahoe and Barton Memorial Hospital

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski, will visit Barton Memorial Hospital on Monday as part of a tour visiting health care facilities in California and Nevada. The visit coincides with the FCC's Rural Healthcare Pilot Program, in which Barton Health received funding.

Coyote Grill Welcomes the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe to 'All You Can Eat Chili'

Event Date: 
July 26, 2012 (All day)

The Coyote Grill welcomes the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe to 'All You Can Eat Chili.'

Kiwanis members typically donate over 1000 hours in community service with nearly half of those hours directly benefiting children.

The Coyote Grill dishes up 'All You Can Eat Chili' every Thursday from 5:00 PM 'till closing and donates 20% of all proceeds to each beneficiary.

'The Best Place to Hang, Nevada Side...'

Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31

Warm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide all regulations and have your fishing license with you.

Opinion: Brown’s scheme to fund schools is sketchy at best

AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP | Joe Sakic to become Hockey Hall of Famer

STATELINE, Nev. - After being a 13-time all-star and one of the best scoring forwards in the history of the National Hockey League, Joe Sakic will receive a final recognition of his brilliant ca...

Tahoe Today: Tahoe Sparkles Once Again

I've said it before and I will say it again: Tahoe is the best place to be in the summer, in the fall, in the winter and spring. It's been a long time coming. Tahoe is so alive this summer with the...

UNR archeologist leads Virginia City hospital excavation team

The University of Nevada, Reno, in cooperation with the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, has sent a team of archaeologists to excavate the site of one of Nevada’s most important early hospitals. St. Mary Louise Hospital in Virginia City opened in 1876 and served the mining community until the early 20th century.

Don Q's Northern California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 18-23

Here 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 July 18-24:

Sample the Sierra Weekend of Festivities at South Lake Tahoe set for holiday weekend

Spend Labor Day Weekend in South Lake Tahoe sampling the best food, wine, and art in the Sierra Nevada Region. The 3rd annual Sample the Sierra farm-to-fork festival will take place on Sunday, Sept. 2 on Ski Run Boulevard.
This year, 15 local restaurants and farmers will be paired together to produce mouthwatering samples for festival-goers to enjoy. Each food sample will be paired with an accompanying wine, also local to the region.

Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents 'Giselle' featuring Dance, Music and More

Event Date: 
July 30, 2012 (All day)

The Sierra Nevada Ballet takes the stage this summer to present "Giselle," which is possibly the best-loved of all the world's ballets. This profound folk tale comes to life through music, drama and over 30 professional dancers who will share this story of doomed love ... complete with jealousy, madness and vengeful ghosts. According to the ballet’s artistic director Rosine Bena, “Giselle is steeped in the tradition of ballet and conveys the poetry that makes this great production a must see this summer.”

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Best Western Timber Cove Lodge & Marina Resort under new ownership

The Best Western Timber Cove Lodge & Marina Resort was sold to Urbana Holdings LLC in June.Urbana Holdings, an Atlanta-based commercial real estate investment firm, plans to refurbish the property,...

Skibum column: Getting stuck in the traffic of life

If the TTD took the $70 Million that they say it will cost to build the loop road and fix up the area they would still have enough over to give us a free bus system like most of the other resort towns. They are not alleviating any traffic flows or amount of cars only diverting them faster to Nevada. How is diverting the traffic helping the traffic situation, we will still have the same amount of cars on the road. I have said this before about other things done to us by our Government agency’s doing what’s best for them and us(mostly them).

Forest Service proposes to replace Zephyr Cove pier at Lake Tahoe

Public input on the proposed replacement of the pier at Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe is being sought by the U.S. Forest Service. The decades old pier is in need of replacement to provide a health and safety code compliant structure and to meet current building codes.

Golden Bear Events Thanks Community for 4th of July Participation

Golden Bear Events would like to thank the community of South Lake Tahoe for the success of the Inaugural Community Wide 4th of July Parade and Celebration. Parade participants and vendors came from primarily Meyers, Stateline, and South Lake Tahoe. Several new businesses, like The Oven, the Yum Truck, and Lake Tahoe Custom Cycles were happy to be a part of something as new as they.

Valhalla's first play of the summer concludes this week

"God of Carnage," the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Play continues its second weekend in the Boathouse Theatre. Local audiences have loved this play of manners, without the manners. With outst...

Don Q's Fishing report for week of July 11-17

Great fishing is being reported throughout Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and Sierra this summer. Here is this week's fishing report, through July 17, for rivers, lakes and streams in the region.

Heat returns to the Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada weather forecast this week

A large area of high pressure will expand westward bringing high temperatures 8 to 12 degrees above normal this week, with mid 70s to low 90s over the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra, with mid 90s to 108 degrees in Western Nevada valleys below 5,000 feet.
While hardly the broiling heat wave experienced last week in the northeast, the change will be noticeable, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

July Monthly Message from South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier: Go Jump In The Lake

There are so many real issues we face as a city and significant problems we must solve. But not today!
Today, this week, this month, this season is all about the fun. It’s summer in Tahoe and the weather is glorious.
Take off your shoes and run in the sand. See how far you can walk out into the lake before your feet tingle with the cold. Grab your beach chair and a book. Ride a jet ski or a mountain bike. Hike a forested trail the ends in an amazing vista. Find a hidden waterfall or cove. Watch nature unfold in all its glory.

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