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New coach leads young STHS girls basketball team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last year's girls basketball team at South Tahoe was able to reach the playoffs, but this year's team is much different that last season's squad, from the coach to a l...
Give the gift of giving
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:27pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has two ways that people can impact the lives of many young people in the South Shore community this holiday season.For the first ti...
Concert raises money for Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:45pmMembers of Eric Hellberg's Lake Tahoe Community Rock Ensemble class will be hosting a benefit concert Dec. 9 at 7pm the Lake Tahoe Community College ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../concert-raises-mon...
Concert raises money for Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 2:49pmPosted by admin in Grab Bag on December 1st, 2011 | no responses. Members of Eric Hellberg's Lake Tahoe Community Rock Ensemble class will be hosting a benefit concert Dec. 9 at 7pm the Lake Tahoe...
Heavenly Foundation to host Winter Welcome on Dec. 9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:47am
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Winter Welcome on Friday, December 9th, 2011 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at Heavenly’s California Lodge on Saddle Rd. at the top of Ski Run Blvd. Celebrate the coming of Winter in après style, the event will feature heavy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a beer and wine bar; live music will be played by local musicians Jerel Dutton and JT Chevallier.
Budget gift: Helping Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 3:19amPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../budg...
WHS girls relying on juniors for leadership
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:24pmZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The girls' basketball team at Whittell High made it to regionals last year, finishing with a 2-6 league record, but fell to White Pines in regionals. While coach Tom Esposito is...
South Shore well represented for all-league soccer teams
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:07pmBetween Whittell and South Tahoe, 26 players were selected to the Sierra all-league teams. There were 13 Warriors and Vikings from each the boys and the girls. Whittell had four boys spread acro...
Love hurts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 2:36pmCatherine Hardwicke, director of the first "Twilight" film, aimed her achy-breaky arrow directly at the hearts of pubescent girls. Adapted from Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series, Hardwicke fou...
Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:42pmBy 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.
Northeren Nevada Gingerbread House Competition - Ridge Resort
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:57pm
Let the Holidays Begin! The Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition at the Ridge Tahoe begins Saturday, December 3 with judging on Sunday, December 4.
Bring your own Assembly Kit, Decorations, and Imagination!
There are Two Children’s Class Categories - Class 1 ages 8-12, Class 2 ages 13-17 - Kids fees are $20 per contestant. Class 3 for adults 18 & up, fees are $50 per contestant, compete at the novice or professional chef level. Proceeds to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson Valley.
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows merger complete
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:26am
The previously announced transaction between KSL Capital Partners and JMA Ventures which joins Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows under one operating company has officially closed. This announcement affirms that skiers and riders can access Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ 6,000 acres, 44 lifts and over 270 trails on one lift ticket or season pass. The two resorts will be connected by convenient, complimentary shuttles that will provide transportation between the two resorts.
“Since announcing the merger, the Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley joint pass products –the Tahoe Super Pass and Tahoe Super Six, and Squaw Valley’s $50 million Renaissance, the response from our guests has been overwhelmingly positive” said Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley’s president and CEO.“The opportunity to experience these two incredible mountains, each with their own unique spirit and character, through one pass and one ticket has resonated deeply with our guests,” said Wirth. Wirth will take the helm as the president and CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC, the newly formed parent company of both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.
South Tahoe girls soccer team claims state title
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 5:57pmThat's what the South Tahoe High School girls' soccer team is for the second consecutive year. With a 3-0 win over Elko on Saturday, the Vikings conquered the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sout...
South Tahoe girls' soccer state champs
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 5:06pmThe South Tahoe girls' soccer team have done it again. The Lady Vikings are 3A state champions for a second year in a row after defeating Elko High School 3-0 on Saturday in Fernley. The Vikings av...
Vikings rally to down Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 8:26pmFALLON, Nev. - Even the ice-cold temperatures couldn't prevent the South Tahoe girls soccer team from becoming red hot.The Vikings blasted their way past Truckee, 6-3, in a 3A regional semifinal so...
STHS girls' soccer rout Fernley 11-0 in first round of playoffs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:39amThe Lady Vikings had a slow start, but a strong finish as they routed Fernley 11-0 at Vikings Stadium on Wednesday. South Tahoe scored quick, with a goal from Cassidy Jackson in the first minute, b...
Annual Winter Swap at MontBleu to support Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 1:18pmBy Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 23rd Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa at South Shore Lake Tahoe Nov. 18-19. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides skiing and snowboarding programs and events for regional youth and local middle school and high school students.
Tournament at Edgewood Tahoe raises $39,614 for Boys and Girls Club
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:51amThe 18th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament raised $39,614 during the Oct. 17 event held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, funds which will support various programs for area kids. In addition to 120 players, the event raised money through sponsor donations, raffle tickets and a silent auction.
South Tahoe defeats Truckee volleyball in five games
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 11:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After South Tahoe lost to Truckee last week in four games, coach Danny McLaughlin said that his girls could play with Truckee, and beat them. Well they lived up to tha...
Halloween festivities for kids and adults
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 1:43amTerror in Tahoe, a new event for South Shore, culminates this weekend.
Hosted by the City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services/Parks and Recreation, and the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, organizers have prepared a haunted trail in the woods behind the ice rink at the Campground by the Lake on Highway 50, dead in the center of South Lake Tahoe.
South Tahoe brings back powderpuff game
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 12:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the first time in several years, Viking Stadium hosted a powderpuff game between senior and junior girls, coached by current football players. The seniors sneaked ...
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation Announces Freeride Ski Team
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 12:49pmBy Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has announced two new programs for the 2011 – 2012 winter season under the Freestyle umbrella. The Foundation will offer two Freeride program options, the One-Day Program and the Full-Time Competitive Program. These programs are open to intermediate to advanced level skiers aged ten to 18 who have a passion for slopestyle, skiercross and halfpipe training.
18th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Classic
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 5:46pm
This event is an annual favorite of locals and visitors held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club.
* 9:00am Registration, Gourmet Breakfast Buffet;Range Balls
* 10:30am Shotgun Start
* 3:30pm Post-Round Reception:
Appetizers, Awards, Raffle Prize
Drawings, Silent Auction
Grand Prize Drawing
Haunted trails await at Campground by the Lake
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 3:01pmTerror in Tahoe, which for years has spooked young and old Halloween enthusiasts is under new direction and has new digs.
Hosted by the City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services/Parks and Recreation, and the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, organizers have prepared a haunted trail in the woods at the Campground by the Lake on Highway 50, dead in the center of South Lake Tahoe.
STHS places well at home meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Vikings cross country teams placed in the top three in their divisions. The boys first finished fourth and the girls finished second at the South Tahoe Retro Relays o...
Proud to Say: The lonliest girls on the field
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 4:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The girls' soccer team at South Tahoe High School has out-scored its opponents 66-2. That's right, they've only had two goals scored on them in 12 regular season games...
STHS girls' soccer shutout streak ends, but win streak continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:34pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - South Tahoe defeated Incline 5-1 on Tuesday at Highlander Stadium. It was the first goal scored on South Tahoe this season.The score did not tell the action of the game thou...
Local kids celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 3:01amWith support from the South Lake Tahoe Police and the Community Service departments, members participated in a parade, games, food and lots of fun. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../local-kids-celebrate-na...
Youth basketball league, girls' three-on-three registration
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:41amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Douglas County Parks & Recreation is holding registration for the upcoming youth basketball league and girl's three-on-three league at Kahle Community Center. Teams usually have...
Boys and Girls Club Lake Tahoe Golf Classic set for October
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:41pmThe 18th annual Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament, an annual favorite of locals and visitors, is set for Monday, Oct. 17 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club to continue its work with local children. Last year the BGCLT raised over $35,000 with this year’s goal to break $45,000.
STHS soccer splits at Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:13pmThe boys' soccer team lost 3-0 at Sparks High School on Thursday. The girls team once again shut out their opponent, blanking Sparks 7-0. Coach Chris DeLeon said it was his subs on Thursday that pl...
WHS soccer falls to Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:07pmINCLINE VILLAGE, NEV. - Whittell High School took on Incline on the road on Thursday, with the boys dropping their match 2-1 and the girls losing 2-0.The boys ended their six-game scoreless drought...
Locals participate in National Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:49amMembers of the Boys & Girls Club joined thousands of club members across the country in celebration of the National Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids on Friday, Sept. 16.Each year clubs designate a...
STHS Soccer: Boys come back to tie, girls win big
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe soccer walked away Tuesday night without a loss and some lessons learned as they faced North Tahoe in league play.The boys (2-1-2) faced a 0-2 deficit at the ...
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation announces 2011-12 programs, scholarship opportunities
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 1:54pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has opened registration for the 2011 – 2012 Alpine, Freestyle, Freeride and Snowboard Programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Lake Tahoe foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online, at the HSSF building, or by calling the HSSF administration office. Those who register and pay in full now will receive the early registration pricing; prices increase $100 on November 1, 2011.
South Tahoe soccer dominates Dayton
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 6:00amThe boys' and girls' varsity soccer teams for South Tahoe High School combined for a total of 23 goals against Dayton High School on Thursday night. The boys won 13-0, while the girls won 10-0.T...
Whittell girls tie North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:07amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - This time last week the lady Warriros were recovering from a 7-0 loss to South Tahoe High School, but since then Whittel hasn't lost a match defeating Quincy High School Monday ...
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:55am
By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe to Give $28,000 to Local Nonprofits
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:25amRather than funding many smaller projects as in the past, this year Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Foundation, Inc. (SISLT) will distribute $28,000 to a maximum of five local nonprofit organizations. The goal of this new approach is to encourage applicants to think big and create increasingly impactful programs for the community.
More city services on the chopping block; budget meeting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 9:07amBy Li Terrell
A special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss the 2011-12 budget will be held this Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. Not only is this the first look the public will have at the proposed budget, but this may be the only opportunity for public input before layoffs in crucial departments like streets and recreation. The regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Youth get an education about why school is important
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 9:55pmThe Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe joins 4000 clubs across the country with a focus on making sure youth have the support and motivation to stay in school ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../youth-get-a...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Girls' Empowerment Project teachers and mentors appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 2:33pmSouth Lake Tahoe Women's Center would like to thank the following community members for volunteering their time to teach and mentor at the Second Annual Girls' Empowerment Project: Lis Maul and the...
Weekly Varsity Sports Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 9:52amThursday3 p.m. STHS boys tennis at Churchill County High School3 p.m. STHS girls tennis vs. Churchill County High School6 p.m. STHS girls volleyball vs. North Tahoe High School FridayTBD STHS girls...
Athletes of the Week
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 9:47amSouth Tahoe High SchoolIt's hard to pick just one standout athlete on the South Tahoe girls' soccer team. The Vikings have dominated teams, with multiple girls scoring, but one of the more impre...
STHS tennis wins again
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 9:35amBoth boys and girls improved to 3-0 on the season after defeating Damonte Ranch 12-6 on Tuesday.The Lady Vikings won on the road. Maggie Lee won all three of her single matches, Cassandra Marin ...
New turf and lights, South Tahoe field unveiled tonight
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 11:50am
By Dave Price
South Tahoe High School will celebrate the unveiling of its renovated Viking Bowl facility tonight by hosting Churchill County in a Northern 3A football contest.
The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff on a field that has been converted from natural to synthetic turf and now has permanent lighting.
South Tahoe kicked off its season last Friday with a 35-12 victory at Portola, Calif.
Tonight will be the league opener for both the Vikings and Churchill County Greenwave (Fallon).
Vikings Tennis defeats Incline High School
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 6:00amThe South Tahoe tennis teams beat Incline High School, the girls 15-3 at home, while the boys won on the road 11-7."The girls played well and are looking forward to more league matches," said girls...
Weekly varsity sports schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 4:57pmWednesday6 p.m. STHS volleyball at Galena High School Thursday10 a.m. STHS Girls Golf at Fallon3 p.m. STHS Boys Tennis at Incline High School3 p.m. STHS Girls Tennis vs. Incline High School6 p.m. S...
South Tahoe tennis beats McQueen
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Both the boys and girls South Tahoe High School varsity tennis teams defeated McQueen High School on Tuesday. The boys won 10-8 on the road, while the girls came out stro...
Good games by Whittell goalies not enough for wins against Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:00amTRUCKEE, Calif - The Whittell High soccer teams opened Sierra League play with a couple of shutout losses at Truckee on Tuesday, the boys by a score of 5-0 and the girls 4-0.Whittell goalie Aust...
