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County offers discounts for old unpaid traffic tickets

The Superior Court of El Dorado County is offering a 50-percent discount on some old unpaid traffic tickets during its limited-time "Amnesty Program" for certain outstanding court debt. The discoun...

Douglas County increasing the number of miles

The Sierra Canyon Trail will climb the range with 3500 feet of elevation gain in less than 10 miles of tight switchbacks to connect Genoa with the Tahoe Rim Trail ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../douglas-...

Tell the bigwigs about bikes and ball fields

The South Shore's recreation Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is seeking applicants to serve on its Bicycle Trail Advisory Committee and its Fields Advisory Committee.
As part of Measure R, passed last month to provide funding for both ballfields and bike trails in the community, committees to advise the JPA on the their needs and various relevant issues must be formed. The committees will consist of seven members each.

Tahoe Vista land restoration, bike trail project proceeds

Acquiring an easement from the California Tahoe Conservancy is allowing Placer County to accept a $1 million grant from the state Natural Resources Agency to restore wetland and riparian habitat. Had ...

S. Lake Tahoe man arrested on pot charges in Nebraska

The driver Chris R. Loeffler, 30, of Auburn and a passenger Dean J. Meyer, 31, of South Lake Tahoe were taken to the Keith County Jail on Dec. 12, charged ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-lake-tahoe-man...

Douglas County increasing the number of miles

Groups like the Carson Valley Trails Association are making trail access a reality in Douglas County. Volunteers contributed more than 4000 hours building trails and installing signs and kiosks, mostl...

TRPA Brings Holiday Cheer to Families in Need

By Kristi Boosman
Staff and members of the Governing Board at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency got into the holiday spirit this year by trying to make the holidays a little nicer for some local children and families in need.

“We know many local families are struggling this year,” said Jill Larson, one of the organizers of TRPA’s holiday drive. “The staff really wanted to help,” she said.

Douglas County adult basketball standings and scores

League Standings as of 12/13/11TEAMSWINLOSESteamers20Awesome TOSM20KD Builders11Conant Tile & Stone11"Any Given Monday"02Sports L.T.D.02Game Results from 12/12/11Awesome TOSM 62, "AnCopyright 2011 ...

South Tahoe wrestling earns winning record at Fallon

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT) - South Tahoe won three of five matches at Saturday's Earl Wilkens Tournament at Churchill County High School. They tied Lowry's junior varsity, but lost on the eight...

Police: There are no holiday festivities in jail

As you celebrate the holiday season, enjoying traditions, food, family and fun, be reminded that South Lake Tahoe Police, Placerville Police, El Dorado County Sheriff and the CHP will be out in for...

Forest Service extends Meyers Landfill closure for public safety

By Cheva Heck
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reminds snowmobilers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers, mountain bikers, off-highway vehicle users and other recreationists that the Meyers Landfill site off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe remains closed due to safety hazards.

Reno man accused of using bait in Nevada bear hunt

RENO, Nev. (AP) - A Reno man who killed the first black bear during Nevada's inaugural hunt for the animals has been accused of using apples and bacon grease as bait.Washoe County deputy district a...

Opinion: Ways to prevent being scammed

By Armando Avina. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office would like to warn people to be aware of scams in which dishonest people pose as friends, family, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-ways-to-...

As demand soars, Christmas Cheer makes plea for help

The Great Recession continues to rear its head here at home, with demands on social services soaring and a genuine fear that South Shore’s food bank won’t be able to provide Christmas dinner for a record number of families in need.
For 30 years, the Christmas Cheer food bank has helped families celebrate Christmas with a traditional dinner of turkey and all the trimmings. However, with 800 families expected to be on the list of those to receive a dinner, the charity has only 75 donated turkeys and five hams to give and organizers say they are beyond being nervous.

Police announce DUI patrols, checkpoint

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Avoid the 6 DUI task force has announced upcoming saturation patrols and a DUI checkpoint for its Winter Holiday DUI Campaign. Saturation patrols for...

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to social services

More often then not you hear of how terrible our county services are and for a change I would like to give credit to those agencies and individuals who deserve the recognition. I am a mother who ha...

State parks accessible even with a closed sign

D.L. Bliss at Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe, Sugarloaf Ridge in Sonoma County and Castle Crags along Interstate 5 in the north state are the best-known parks where the gates have been locked and the facil...

Price cut in half for pet adoptions in Placer County

The coupons are available for all adoptable animals in Auburn and Tahoe Vista. Residents need only to arrive at a shelter, select their new pet, get a coupon on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../price-cut-...

Livestrong, American Century give $100,000 to South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits

The holiday arrived early for 27 South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations Thursday, Dec. 8, as $100,000 in charitable contributions was distributed on behalf of LIVESTRONG® and the American Century Championship by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.

“We’re fortunate to have the support from LIVESTRONG, NBC Sports and American Century Investments to assist to the local community,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the LTVA in a news release. “In addition to an outstanding event which attracts visitors, our 22-year partnership also helps local groups in need.”

North Shore man arrested in BASE jumping incident

By Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee. A second Olympic Valley BASE jumper has found himself behind bars after a nighttime attempt off Placer County's Foresthill ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../north-shore-...

Homewood master plan heads to TRPA

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Placer County supervisors gave a collective nod to proposed redevelopment at Homewood Mountain Resort this week, sending the ski area's master plan to Lake Tahoe regul...

Oragami class at South Tahoe library

Learn to fold your own origami figures using traditional paper folding techniques on Jan. 5 at 2pm at the South Lake Tahoe branch of the El Dorado County ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../oragami-class-at-...

Douglas County sheriff's deputy kills suspect

By Reno Gazette-Journal. A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man who allegedly pointed a shotgun at him Wednesday. At around 2:10pm, deputies ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../douglas-coun...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

Mount Rose opens Dec. 9. • Placer County is seeking applications from residents interested in serving as the county representative on the Placer Mosquito ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-abo...

Officer involved shooting in Gardnerville; deputy fatally shoots man

By Sgt Jim Halsey, Public Information Officer, DCSO
On Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at approximately 2:10 pm, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to what was reported as a dead body lying outside of a white truck in the Gardnerville Cemetery.
A DCSO deputy arrived on-scene approximately six minutes later and found an adult male, later identified as 77 year-old David Pendleton, in the cemetery near the described truck. Pendleton was holding a shotgun in his hands.

Caltrans finishes three Tahoe Basin road projects

Construction has wrapped up on three roadwork projects in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin, Caltrans reports Wednesday in a news release. The projects were designed to improve water quality and traffic safety in the region.

Tahoe tensions over environment explored in news segment

A new Nevada law could force the state to withdraw from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the bi-state agency designed to protect Lake Tahoe. Many do not want Nevada to leave the agency, but others say making the threat was important to protect the future of the lake — and it is working. Go here for the story from KRNV and MyNews4.com.

El Dorado County / Tahoe Roadwork Schedule

Today's Date: December 2, 2011, 2011 #11-298. District: District 3 - Marysville, http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3. Jody Jones, District Director. Contact: Deanna ...www.laketahoenews.net/wp-content/......

Outdoors with Don Q: Some personal memories from the year 2011

By Don Quilici
As I look forward to the year of 2012 with high expectations, hopes and dreams, this is a good time to reflect back on some selected personal memories from the rapidly ending year of 2011. Here are my top memories:

Zephyr Cove Ski Club signups at Kahle

Zephyr Cove Ski Club will have the last signup opportunity December 13 at 6:00pm at the Kahle Community Recreation Center. Many options for participation and payment are available for kids K-12.

Zephyr Cove Ski Club signups and Breakfast with Santa at Kahle

Zephyr Cove Ski Club will have signups and "Breakfast with Santa" December 10 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Kahle Community Center. Many options for participation and payment are available for kids K-12.

Zephyr Cove Ski Club signups at Kahle

Zephyr Cove Ski Club will have the first of three signup opportunities December 6 at 6:00 pm at the Kahle Community Center. Many options for participation and payment are available for kids K-12.

Justice of the Peace Tom Perkins Announces Candidacy

Justice of the Peace Tom Perkins announced today he will seek election to a full term as Justice of the Peace for East Fork Township. Judge Perkins was appointed in 2010.

Giving Tree benefits South Shore youth at holidays

The 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

The 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...

Douglas County ready to move forward with

Douglas County, after more than 2.5 years of stakeholder meetings, it is moving forward on the Douglas County Conservation Bill by having public open houses ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../douglas-county...

Douglas County ready to move forward with

Douglas County, after more than 2.5 years of stakeholder meetings, it is moving forward on the Douglas County Conservation Bill by having public open houses at several locations through mid-December t...

Caltrans completes Luther Pass construction

Caltrans announced today it has completed a project on Highway 89 in El Dorado County that is designed to safeguard water quality in and around the Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../caltrans-completes...

Caltrans completes Luther Pass construction

Caltrans announced today it has completed a project on Highway 89 in El Dorado County that is designed to safeguard water quality in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. The $17 million project received $...

Sheriff's office offers tips to avoid scammers

MINDEN, Nev. - 'Tis the season of giving, but also the season for scamming, as evidenced by the number of fraud cases coming into the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.From phony lottery wins to desp...

El Dorado County / Tahoe Roadwork Schedule

Today's Date: November 18, 2011, 2011 #11-287. District: District 3 - Marysville, http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3. Jody Jones, District Director. Contact: Deanna ...www.laketahoenews.net/wp-content/.....

Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala

Event Date: 
February 11, 2012 - 5:30pm

Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nev. Guests will be received by:
Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana Lee, Mrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias.

— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5

El Dorado County health offering low-cost vaccinations

The Public Health Division of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency has wrapped up its community flu clinics for the season and is now ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../el-dorado-county-hea...

Placer County working on a blueprint for Lake Tahoe

The plan will address zoning and design guidelines for land use, housing, safety issues, transportation and conservation across four plans areas: North Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county...

Placer County working on a blueprint for Lake Tahoe

KINGS BEACH – Wanted: Local residents and business owners to serve for at least two years on one of four committees to help direct future planning and growth on Tahoe's North and West shores. That...

It's not too late to get the flu vaccine

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Public Health Division of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency has wrapped up its community flu clinics for the season, and is now offering low-cost ...

Judge taking a month to rule on Kindertown's future

Kindertown Day Care will remain closed as El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Warren Stracener reviews charge brought against the South Lake Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../judge-taking-a-month-t...

El Dorado County health offering low-cost vaccinations

The Public Health Division of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency has wrapped up its community flu clinics for the season and is now offering low-cost flu vaccine by appointment. The...

Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable

By Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.

TRPA committee endorses new local government permit process

By the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
A committee of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board took a major step forward this week in moving toward a different permitting system at Lake Tahoe where many parcel-by-parcel regulations would shift to local county or city governments.

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