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Sierra Resort offers $49 Super Bowl Sunday lift tickets

The closest major Lake Tahoe resort to the Bay Area, Sierra-at-Tahoe will celebrate the San Francisco 49ers football team by offering Super Bowl Sunday special $49 tickets. Sierra Resort will recognize guests dressed in 49er jerseys, jackets, and hoodies by offering them a discounted full-day lift ticket.

1st woman to lead in combat 'thrilled' with change

RALEIGH, N.C. - Former U.S. Army Capt. Linda L. Bray says her male superiors were incredulous upon hearing she had ably led a platoon of military police officers through a firefight during the 1989...

South Tahoe takes cross-town rivalry

The South Tahoe boys and girls both picked up big wins Saturday in a cross-town game against Whittell. A strong second half led the South Tahoe boys to 56-29 win. The lady Vikings took control of t...

Whittell boys, girls split at North Tahoe

TAHOE CITY - The Whittell basketball teams split their Mount Rose League games at North Tahoe on Friday, with the girls losing 38-22 and the boys winning a nail-biter, 49-47.The Laker girls led ...

South Lake Tahoe, Sierra Resort athletes to compete at Winter X Games in Aspen

Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort team riders and South Lake Tahoe locals Jamie Anderson, Maddie Bowman, and Hannah Teter will invade Aspen, Colorado, January 24-28, 2013 for the 17th Winter X Games. All three Sierra Resort athletes have pre-qualified for X Games and will shoot to make it back-to-back podiums.

Well-known for its commitment to both freestyle terrain parks and maintaining one of Lake Tahoe’s best Superpipes, Sierra Resort is proud to be home to some of the best athletes in the world.

Maloofs agree to sell NBA's Kings to Seattle group

The only thing stopping the Sacramento Kings from a sale and move to Seattle is approval by NBA owners.The Maloof family has agreed to sell the Kings to a Seattle group led by investor Chris Hansen...

Maloofs agree to sell NBA's Kings to Seattle group

The only thing stopping the Sacramento Kings from a sale and move to Seattle is approval by NBA owners.The Maloof family has agreed to sell the Kings to a Seattle group led by investor Chris Hansen...

Text of Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's State of the State address

As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013:

Madam Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Legislature, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, Senator Heller, honored guests…...

'Fedora Bandit' pleads guilty to three robberies, admits to bank heists at South Lake Tahoe, Kings Beach among others

The 'Fedora Bandit' who robbed banks in South Lake Tahoe, Kings Beach and Carson City, among several others, pled guilty Friday to three counts of armed bank robbery, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

Former South Lake Tahoe pot club owner pleads guilty to federal trafficking charges

Gennaro "Gino" DiMatteo, 43, of South Lake Tahoe, pled guilty Wednesday to count two of the indictment, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. DiMatteo is scheduled to be sentenced in April.

This case is the product of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department, and the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Jason Hitt is prosecuting the case.

North Lake Tahoe launches first-ever free ski shuttle

Getting to North Lake Tahoe’s snowy ski slopes just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the region's first area-wide free ski shuttle serving North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Summit.

The service runs between area lodging properties to 9 different ski resorts on weekends and holiday weeks now through March 31. It was formed through a collaboration of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association and Placer County, the town of Truckee and several ski resorts.

Sierra-at-Tahoe partners with Zeal Optics for enhanced high-tech video experience

When Sierra-at-Tahoe guests book any private lesson of three hours or more, they will now have the option of adding video analysis with high definition camera goggles to their Lake Tahoe ski and board experience.

Combining cutting edge technology from Boulder, Colo.-based Zeal Optics and iON camera with expert instruction from Professional Snowsports Instructors of America certified instructors, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort guests now have the ability to learn like never before.

Missing Petaluma woman Alyssa Byrne found dead outside South Lake Tahoe city limits

The body of Alyssa Byrne, missing since attending the SnowGlobe Music Festival and last seen by friends late New Year's Eve night or in Stateline early Jan. 1, was found this morning, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports.

Byrne, 19, was found at 8:30 a.m. just outside the city limits of South Lake Tahoe. A utility worker discovered the remains just off Pioneer Trail, between Black Bart and Al Tahoe. The location is approximately one mile west of the Snow Globe Music Festival, authorities said.

Byrne's body was just off the roadway, but obstructed from view by a snow bank. The on-scene investigation continues and is being led by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.

Lake Tahoe News reports the body was found fully clothed and that foul play was not involved.

SnowGlobe rings in 2013

Chromeo led the countdown to the new year Monday night in front of a massive, high-energy crowd at the SnowGlobe Music Festival. "This is just so great. It's awesome. The atmosphere's great and ...

SnowGlobe rings in 2013

Chromeo led the countdown to the new year Monday night in front of a massive, high-energy crowd at the SnowGlobe Music Festival. "This is just so great. It's awesome. The atmosphere's great and ...

SnowGlobe rings in 2013

Chromeo led the countdown to the new year Monday night in front of a massive, high-energy crowd at the SnowGlobe Music Festival.
“This is just so great. It's awesome. The atmosphere's great and Tahoe's gorgeous,” concertgoer Lindsey Wallingford said just hours before 2013 arrived.

Snow storm closes I-5 in Northern Calif.

MOUNT SHASTA, Calif. (AP) - Officials have closed a section of Interstate 5 in Northern California after a storm dropped heavy snow and led to cars and trucks sliding on the slippery roadway.The Ca...

Meteorite that exploded over Sierra triggers international scientific Gold Rush

A meteorite that exploded as a fireball over California’s Sierra Nevada foothills April 22 and heard throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin was among the fastest, rarest meteorites known to have hit the Earth, and it traveled a highly eccentric orbital route to get here.

An international team of scientists presents these and other findings in a study published Friday, Dec. 21, in the journal Science. The 70-member team included nine researchers from UC Davis, along with scientists from the SETI Institute, NASA and other institutions.

In Mexico, New Agers hope Dec. 21 brings new era

MERIDA, Mexico - The crystal skulls have spoken: The world is not going to end.American seer Star Johnsen-Moser led a whooping, dancing, drum-beating ceremony Thursday in the heart of Mayan territo...

Snowboard champion Jamie Anderson gives back to South Lake Tahoe community on Winter Solstice

On Friday, Dec. 21, the Winter Solstice, pro snowboarder Jamie Anderson will provide a surprise sponsorship for four lucky kids and hold a winter clothing drive in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. In partnership with Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Anderson will sponsor four young, middle school students from her hometown this winter season with a “surprise sponsorship".

Sierra-at-Tahoe recognizes and celebrates the Mayan 'End of the World'

Event Date: 
December 21, 2012 (All day)

The Mayan calendar moves in cycles with the last cycle ending on Dec. 21, 2012; many Mayans and others have interpreted this date as the “end of the world”. However, if that doesn’t happen, Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe is ready to celebrate by offering $22 lift tickets* online through Liftopia, the Last Tap beer tasting, live music, food and beverage specials, Mayan hot chocolate, plus holiday festivities to follow!

Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe opens mountain top to bottom and West Bowl on Saturday

With the support of multiple Lake Tahoe and Sierra early-season snowfalls, including 24 inches in the past two days, and plenty of cold weather days and nights, Sierra Resort will open top to bottom, including West Bowl, on Saturday, Dec. 15.

West Bowl offers long cruisers and intermediate to advanced runs, along with unbeatable views of Pyramid Peak and Desolation Wilderness. Beginners to experts now have the opportunity to enjoy over 2,212 feet of vertical terrain, three terrain parks, and lessons for all ages and ability levels.

Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort hosts canned food drive for the Food Bank of El Dorado County

Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe is proud to maintain their tradition of supporting the community this holiday season and donate canned food to The Food Bank of El Dorado County. Titled CANucopia, Sierra Resort is encouraging guests to bring canned non-perishable foods such as canned soup, dried pasta, crackers, and pasta sauce to the collection bin located at the base of the mountain next to the season pass office until January 12, 2013.

Final action expected Dec. 12 on Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update

Closing out a multi-year process to update the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board is scheduled to vote Wednesday, December 12 on the updated plan and supportive environmental documents at Harveys Resort convention center in Stateline. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. with brief statements by state leaders whose leadership resulted in key compromises allowing the plan to move forward, according to TRPA officials.

Scenes from first Light Up South Lake Tahoe holiday parade

Check out the latest video below from Jack Durst at Fabulous Lake Tahoe capturing the first Light Up South Lake Tahoe Christmas light parade. The event took place over Thanksgiving weekend with multiple businesses along Highway 50 participating by decorating their store fronts and turning on their lights as the South Lake Tahoe Fire Departments fire truck and Streets Department snow plow led the procession from Stateline to the “Y.”

Light up South Lake Tahoe Event a Success

The First “Light up South Lake Tahoe” event took place over Thanksgiving weekend with multiple businesses along Highway 50 participating by decorating their store fronts and turning on their lights as the South Lake Tahoe Fire Departments fire truck and Streets Department snow plow led the procession from Stateline to the “Y.”

“We are very pleased with the turnout of tonight’s event with at least 150 people coming out to watch the tree lighting and we look forward to next year’s event being even bigger and better,” said Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis.

Cops: Man leads police on 100-mile chase in NV

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (AP) - A man was arrested Saturday after authorities said he led them on a 100-plus-mile chase on Interstate 80 that ended in a fiery crash of a carjacked vehicle near Winnemucca.C...

Meyers holiday tree lighting ceremony will be powered by pedals

Event Date: 
December 9, 2012 - 6:00pm

The Meyers Community Alliance will hold its second annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Divided Sky/Downtown Café parking lot. This year's event will literally be engineered and powered by the people.

Sierra-at-Tahoe to open Thanksgiving

UPDATE 411PM: Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will open for the 2012-13 season on Thursday, November 22, 2012, offering Easy Rider Express lift, Rock Garden lift, and three surface lifts, giving guests access to four trails including, Broadway, Easy Street, Echo, and Lower Sleighride. Building on the reputation as one of the nation’s top terrain park resorts, Sierra Resort™ will offer a small to medium jib park on Broadway consisting of multiple features including new boxes and rails, giving eager guests a chance to get their park legs back underneath them.

Calif. unemployment rate dips to 10.1 percent, South Lake Tahoe unchanged

LOS ANGELES - California continued its economic recovery as the unemployment rate dipped to 10.1 percent in October, led by increases in private sector jobs such as construction, retail and well-pa...

Sierra-at-Tahoe resort donates coats to Hurricane Sandy victims

Nationally recognized as one of the best terrain parks in North America by TransWorld SNOWboarding, the Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort Terrain Park staff went beyond building jumps to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Partnering with New York Cares, the largest volunteer organization in New York City, Sierra Resort™ collected new and slightly used jackets to send to people who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Sierra-at-Tahoe teams up with Squaw and Alpine for value-added skiing and boarding

Value-added skiing and boarding has been passed down to three Lake Tahoe area resorts. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort season passholders can now enjoy free skiing or riding at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows from opening day until December 21, 2012, as well as from April 15, 2013 until closing day.

Whittell soccer heads to state finals

The Whittell High School girls soccer team advanced to state after a 7-0 semifinal win against Adelson in Henderson, Nev., on Friday.Kate Krolicki led the charge with three goals. Kenya Maltase, Ca...

Slow-speed chase ends in arrest

South Lake Tahoe police arrested a 41-year-old Rancho Cordova man on suspicion of numerous crimes after he allegedly led police on a 20-minute, slow-speed chase through the Springwood Tract neighbo...

Pee Wee makes championship game

The South Tahoe Viking Jr. Pee Wee advanced to the Sagebrush League Championship Game with a 40-34 win against the Reno Wolf Pack in Sparks on Saturday. The Vikings were led on offense by Tyler Wat...

Cole, Conner lead council race

South Lake Tahoe City Council incumbent Hal Cole and challenger JoAnn are poised to take two seats on the council following early returns from Tuesday's election.Conner led all of the five candidat...

Soccer cements semifinal trip

Different opponents. Same results.The South Tahoe soccer teams faced different schools in regional quarterfinals, but both pulled out the win Wednesday. The girls led the way with a commanding 8...

Tiny Mites take on Sparks

The Tiny Mites took on the Sparks Cardinals Saturday at home. Both teams played a penalty-free game. The Vikings' running game was led by Caiden Shumaker, Garrett Fiederici, Anthony Rounds Jr. and ...

Kudos & Kindness: Unity thanks Tahoe Improv Players

Unity at the Lake would like to express appreciation to the Tahoe Improv Players for a successful fundraising event. The troupe's improve games, led by Gerry Orton, brought out uproarious laughter ...

Scientists assemble five acres of mats for Tahoe Asian clam project

Rubber barriers bound for the lakebed of Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay are being assembled at the University of California, Davis, as part of the biggest Asian clam control project in the lake’s history.

The invasive clams threaten the lake's health and famed clarity.

UC Davis scientists, staff and students are unfolding the long, black mats and enhancing them with rebar, brass grommets and valves that will hold the barriers in place underwater and enable scientific analysis of the project.

Pop Warner Roundup

Pee Wee boys lead Pop WarnerThe Junior Pee Wee Vikings claimed first place Friday with a 44-19 win against the Sparks Steelers, a previously undefeated team. Tyler Wattanachinda led the offensiv...

Sparks win keeps postseason dreams alive

SPARKS - The Vikings continued their postseason push with a 50-14 win against Sparks at the team's away game Friday.Quarterback John Cefalu was unstoppable once again as he led South Tahoe to its f...

Vikings down Incline

The Vikings volleyball team plundered the Highlanders Wednesday in three games at Incline. The girls won 26-24, 25-20 and cemented the victory with a 25-19 win in the third game. Drew Norberg led t...

Offense leads Vikings on postseason charge

Their 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, ...

A tribute to the 34 people killed in U.S. avalanches in 2012

The day before their last day, Johnny Brenan, Chris Rudolph and Jim Jack all went skiing at Stevens Pass, Wash. It was Feb. 18, one of many stormy powder days during a high-snowfall year in the Northwest. More than 12 inches of new snow had fallen overnight. Around 4 p.m., Jim, the head judge of the Freeskiing World Tour, showed up at Stevens' Foggy Goggle bar with a smile so big, you couldn't help but smile back at him.

Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13

Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.

RHAA office opens in South Lake Tahoe

Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey landscape architects and planners has officially opened their South Lake Tahoe office to better serve the Sierra Region.  Local landscape architect, Brett Long, has joined the RHAA team to head the new office. 

Mr. Long and RHAA teamed together on the El Dorado Beach project at Lakeview Commons that opened June 20.  Lakeview Commons’ rejuvenated waterfront with terraced seating was designed to enhance the natural beauty of the area and now serves as a great gathering space for water sports, live music or just enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Law enforcement seizes artifacts excavated in Alpine

A report that someone was digging in the National Forest causing significant damage led local, state and federal authorities in Alpine County to recover a number of Indian artifacts.The Alpine Coun...

Conservancy gets $27,500 check from Tahoe Fund

The environmental non-profit Tahoe Fund presented a $27,500 check to the California Tahoe Conservancy yesterday to allow completion of the Lower Blackwood Creek and Eagle Rock Restoration Project, a critical creek restoration and trailhead project on Lake Tahoe’s west shore.

South Lake Tahoe police arrest juveniles in burglary and vandalism spree

On Sept. 7, the South Lake Tahoe Police responded to a radio call of a burglary which had occurred at an art supply store in the City of South Lake Tahoe. During the investigation officers were advised that cash and approximately $3000 worth of spray paint and markers had been stolen.
On Sept. 8, victims of vandalism began calling the Police Department to report that buildings, signs and vehicles had been tagged with graffiti.

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