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The South Tahoe High Performing Arts Booster Association Board would like to thank the many people who helped to make "Stars Night Out" a successful fundraising event. The musical, "42nd Street," p...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This Friday the USASA South Tahoe Series will hold it's final rail jam qualifier for the season. The event will be held in the Hot Gossip parking lot, 3447 Lake Tahoe Blv...

With a past and musical history of a multitude of styles, Kenny Loggins remains a brilliant singer-songwriter and guitarist with a lifelong passion for exploring the endless power of the song to communicate. Tickets are $69 plus tax. For reservations and video links, go to Harrah's events online or call for reservations (800) 786-8208.

Rockpango is a spirit and sound coined by Los Lonely Boys that takes the next step from fandango (a beat of loving celebration) and then huapango (another infectious Latin rhythm that gets the fiesta cooking) to a full-scale Tex-Mex American roots rock party galore.
Tickets are $35 plus tax and can be purchased by visiting Harrah's online or call (800) 786-8208.

Hoot 'n Howl at the Moon! Join us for our monthly guided snowshoe trek under the light of the full moon. There is nothing more unique and beautiful than the reflected light of the moon on the snow. Arrive at 6:00pm. Reservations are required. Cost $25 (plus $5 snowshoe rental) For more information or to make a reservation call the Cross Country & Snowshoe Center at (209)258-7248.

Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Get ready for Valentine’s Day with wine and dessert. Local baker Grace Gore from Tahoe Cakes by Grace joins us to share her delectable treats specially paired to go with our wine. $20, advance, $25 at door.
For more information or to make reservations, call (530)544-WINE or visit Apres Wine Co. online

ASPEN, Colo. - South Tahoe's Jamie Anderson took first place in the women's snowboard slopestyle at the X Games - and she did so with authority.The 21-year old Anderson dominated the event, taki...

There are many people who experience unpleasant physical effects from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Sometimes, it might be a headache or nausea when passing by a department store’s fragrance counter or riding in an elevator with someone wearing a certain fragrance. However, there is a growing number of people who suffer more severe reactions to these and many other types of products and chemicals. This condition is known as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and involves people who have developed an acute sensitivity to various chemicals in the environment.

USASA brings their South Shore Series to Sierra-at-Tahoe for this amateur Slopestyle competition. Open to amateurs of all ages. Registration starts at 8:00am in the Aspen Café.
For more information contact Sierra-at-Tahoe or call (530) 659-7453.

She was a person of two worlds. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins was a Northern Paiute Native American and Author of the book:” Life Among the Paiutes, their Wrongs & Claims.” (1883) Making her the first Native American to write a book in the English Language.
Join local performer Dianna Maria de Borges as she speaks a tale of bravery and courage during her classic impersonation of this remarkable Native American woman.

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:

Speed Networking kicks-off Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ 2012 schedule of events, Thursday, Jan. 26, upstairs at The Fresh Ketch from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. with a cash bar, fun and games.

The TahoeChamber will host an inaugural community breakfast 8-9:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Inn by the Lake.The event is free and the public is invited. Call for reservations at 775-588-5900 ext. 303. - Pro...

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UPDATE 10PM: Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez said tonight the Washoe Drive Fire has consumed and estimated 3,700 acres, burned at least 20 structures and has resulted in one fatality.
Hernandez would not go into details of how the person died. He said the 250+ firefighters on the scene have stopped the forward progress of the fire. He said the fire started in the East Lake area, and then followed the Highway 395 corridor north, where it was stopped just south of Galena High School.
Highway 395 will be closed until further notice due to damage to debris and damage to guard rails, power poles and other item near the roadway. Gov. Brian Sandoval told state workers who commute by this route to stay home Friday. Evacuations have been lifted for the Galena area. About 2,000 people are still unable to go back to their homes tonight.
Hernandez said firefighters saved more than 800 homes that were in the path of this destructive fire.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
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UPDATE 9PM: Reno Fire officials report forward progress on Washoe Drive fire has stopped. Fire behavior is moderating due to diminishing winds, lowering termperatures and increasing humidity/moisture moving over the Sierra Nevada/Carson Range. Fire burns more than 3,000 acres with zero containment; 10,000 evacuated; no count on home and structure losses.

U.S. Highway-395 remains closed between 1.8 miles north of Carson City to the Junction of SR 341/431 (Mt. Rose Junction) in south Reno. U.S. Highway 395 could remained closed on Friday (1/20) through the morning commute - make alternate plans.
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At 4:40 pm Thursday, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, under his constitutional and statutory authority, made a state declaration of emergency which qualifies local governments for federal assistance associated with this event. The National Guard is on standby at the request of Sandoval and Washoe County. California has also provided fire assistance as part of a Governor to Governor agreement with Jerry Brown.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been and are being affected by this fire,” Sandoval said. “Declaring a state of emergency ensures that every resource from the local, state and federal level is available to assist. The Nevada Division of Forestry and the Department of Public Safety have also engaged with local responders.”
Additionally, Nevada has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). As a result, Nevada is eligible for up to 75 percent funding assistance for eligible costs. The request was made by the Nevada Division of Forestry on behalf of Washoe County at the onset of the fire.

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Heavenly and Harrah’s Lake Tahoe team up to bring Tahoe South Winter
Snow Blast 2012. Four big weekends of on-mountain concerts and après
ski entertainment, followed by nights of live music and a hot new club
scene.
Concert Saturday, February 25 at 7 pm with G. Love & Special Sauce tickets are $29.50 plus tax & fees
To book your Heavenly Winter Snow Blast weekend or to purchase show
tickets, www.LTSnowBlast.com and call (775) 586-7000 or (800)HEAVENLY.

Join us on Saturday, February 18 from 9:30am to 2pm at the Ante Up Terrain Park for the "Stateline Showdown" slopestyle event.
• Only $20 to enter the competition
• Pre-Register at the Events Department (Base of World Cup)
• Day-Of Registration is available at the Base of the Gondola, 8am-9:15am.
For more information, call the Events Department at(530)542-5133.

There has to be a way to have this event without disturbing entire areas of the town.This is a 24-hour resort. People need to sleep at all hours of the day.Babies and animals were affected terribly...

Please join us in celebrating the grand opening of The Studio Lake Tahoe on Sunday, January 22 from 12pm to 5pm. We will have free classes and demonstrations, appetizers and wine! All are welcome, come by and see our newly renovated studio. Our staff of highly trained instructors would love to meet you and tell you more about our specialties.
For more information about our services and new location, go to thestudiolaketahoe.com or call (530)517-0637.

Ski all day, party all night at the Lake Tahoe Winter Snow Blast weekends. This January - April, join us for one weekend per month filled with rockin' live music at Harrah's Center Stage, 4800 acres of amazing skiing/riding at Heavenly, après ski parties and more. Each Winter Snow Blast weekend features performances from some of the hottest bands in the industry for this weekend, we'll feature FITZ & THE TANTRUMS.

Lake 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.

Each year Sierra Business Council hosts an event to recognize and encourage leadership in the Sierra, honoring community members as their work continues to achieve excellence in projects and approache...