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Fishing report through Nov. 2
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 12:56amHere is the fishing report for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 2. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
River restoration, golf course move OK'd by state board
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 10:27pmThose were the reactions from the two sides in the divisive Washoe Meadows State Park, Upper Truckee River, Lake Tahoe Golf Course issue. On Friday, before a crowd that at times numbered more than 100...
State parks commission's controversial vote a step forward for golf course reconfiguration
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Golf is a simple game.You hit the ball in the hole.Reconfiguring Lake Tahoe Golf Course into Washoe Meadows State Park, so you can keep the 18 holes and restore the Up...
Scholars publish book that challenges Donner Party myths and folklore
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:52am
By Claudene Wharton
The Department of Anthropology announces the publication of a new book, “An Archaeology of Desperation: Exploring the Donner Party’s Alder Creek Camp.” The book is a collaboration between anthropology scholars from the University of Nevada, Reno and other academics.
Fishing report through Oct. 26
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:18amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Tahoe Chamber endorses Upper Truckee River Restoration Alt. 2
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 10:47amOn October 13, 2011 the Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Alternative 2; the Upper Truckee River Restoration and Golf Course Reconfiguration project.
Opinion: Time to take action against golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:19amWe are still fighting the battle to stop the Lake Tahoe Golf Course from taking over the Washoe Meadows State Park. A postcard was created by the Washoe Meadows Community that many are filling out and...
Washoe Meadows golf course drives wedge
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:19amA river runs through it – and that's one of the problems as well as one of the things that make this area on the outskirts of South Lake Tahoe so beautiful. Washoe Meadows State Park and Lake Vall...
Fishing report through Oct. 19
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:16amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 19 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and southern Oregon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Golf course plan only benefits golfers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:42amThe ongoing debate over moving nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course into Washoe Meadows State Park is still with us. From what I have gathered, everyone in this plan sacrifices something except gol...
Heavenly reacts to the Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows deal
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 8:00amAfter a season where it seemed no mountain could touch the size and value of the Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe partnership, the region's biggest ski area duo is now facing new ...
Heavenly reacts to the Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows deal
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 8:00amAfter a season where it seemed no mountain could touch the size and value of the Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe partnership, the region's biggest ski area duo is now facing new ...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: It's not too late to stop state's plans for golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 8:35amAnyone who values open space and concurs with the wisdom of Native Americans that all living things are interconnected, should be appalled by what is happening in Washoe Meadows State Park near Mey...
Opinion: Don't change Washoe Meadows State Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 7:25amA public hearing, to approve redrawing the boundaries between State Park and State Recreation Area will be held at 9am Oct. 21 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-dont-c...
Squaw/Alpine deal: Olympian Julia Mancuso, North Tahoe ski community react
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 7:17pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Asking Tahoe-area skiers and snowboarders if they heard the big news Tuesday was a waste of breath. Of course they had. The alliance of Squaw Valley USA and Alpine Meadows s...
TRPA welcomes Arlo Stockham as new regional planning coordinator
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:33pmBy Jeff Cowen
As the Lake Tahoe Regional Planning Agency shifts into the final phases of its Regional Plan Update, the Agency announced Tuesday an associated change in leadership for its Regional Plan Update team. The effort that had been led by Harmon Zuckerman for the past two years will now be charged to Arlo Stockham, a planner and consultant with 14 years' experience in Northern Nevada.
Tahoe resorts Squaw Valley USA, Alpine Meadows to complete historic merger
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:38amOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - Two of the largest and most-revered ski areas nestled near the shores of Lake Tahoe are merging, officials have confirmed, ending years of rumors of a partnership that figu...
Tahoe resorts Squaw Valley USA, Alpine Meadows to complete historic merger
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:38amOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - Two of the largest and most-revered ski areas nestled near the shores of Lake Tahoe are merging, officials have confirmed, ending years of rumors of a partnership that figu...
Confirmed: Squaw Valley and Alpine deal official
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:38amSquaw Valley USA, the iconic Lake Tahoe-area resort that has been home to some of the country’s top downhill skiers, is joining operations with neighboring Alpine Meadows. See story here. Here is the official press release dated today:
Unconfirmed: Squaw Valley buys Alpine
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:09amSkier and snowboarder renegade website unofficialnetwork.com, an insider favorite among snow enthusiasts, ski pass holders and resort visitors (and disliked by ski corporations) reports that its sources tell them that a merger of Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley USA is "done and Alpine Meadows employees already know (about it.)
Big Meadow restoration continues along Scotts Lake Trail
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 12:20pm
By Cheva Heck
The Forest Service will soon begin removing conifers (cone-bearing trees) from meadow, aspen groves and upland forest areas along Scotts Lake Trail, off Big Meadow Trailhead near Luther Pass on Hwy. 89. The project should not affect access to the trail, but the Forest Service is asking that users remain on the trail at all times. A contractor will use crews with chainsaws for the thinning project, which could begin tomorrow.
"One For the Road' premieres this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:11amPremier multimedia action sports brand Teton Gravity Research announces two Tahoe presentations of its new HD ski film, "One For The Road."The movie will premiere at Alpine Meadows main lodge at...
"One For the Road' premieres this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:11amPremier multimedia action sports brand Teton Gravity Research announces two Tahoe presentations of its new HD ski film, "One For The Road."The movie will premiere at Alpine Meadows main lodge at...
Fishing report for Sept. 21-28
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 9:30pmHere is the fishing report for the week of Sept. 21-28. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
State Parks moves forward to relocate golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight or nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course could soon be moved into Washoe Meadows State Park as part of a controversial environmental restoration project.Californi...
Fishing report through Sept. 21
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:45pmHere is the fishing report for the week through Sept. 21. The report covers Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra.
Lightning sparks fires; rain falling in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 2:59amThe Tahoe National Forest just before 5pm Saturday said lightning has ignited two small fires. The French Fire — at French Meadows Dam Spillway is a single ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lightning-spark...
Fishing report through Sept. 14
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 5:55pm
Here is this week's fishing report for Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra and southern Oregon. This report runs this weekend through Sept. 14.
Sketch released of person last seen with missing South Lake Tahoe woman
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 2:14pm
Authorities have released a sketch of a person of interest in the case of a South Lake Tahoe woman missing from a counter-culture gathering in southwest Washington state, the Reno-Gazette Journal reports.
Fishing report through Sept. 6
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 11:39pm
By Don Quilici
Here is the fishing report for the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Weekend Fishing Report
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 9:45am
By Don Quilici
Here's the fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Paddlers Help Protect Lake Tahoe from Invasive Species
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 10:00am
By Kristi Boosman
Paddlers at Lake Tahoe who enjoy the peace and solitude of skimming over crystal clear waters can now join the Tahoe Keepers stewardship community to protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species, according to an invasive species multi-agency committee.
Tahoe Keepers is a free training program designed to help non-motorized watercraft operators guard against inadvertently transporting aquatic invasive species to water bodies within the Lake Tahoe Basin by self-inspecting and decontaminating their boats and gear after each use.
