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Tahoe license plate holders eligible to win free lift tickets
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 9:03am
The environmental non-profit Tahoe Fund announced Thursday the launch of the Lake Tahoe License Plate ‘Plate Spotter’ program to reward owners of Lake Tahoe license plates with free lift tickets during the 2013 Winter season. Tahoe plates spotted by official “spotters” and the general public will be entered to win free lift tickets every week until March 20, 2013. The program is designed to raise awareness of Lake Tahoe license plates, and to reward and encourage renewals and new Tahoe license plate purchases.
FCC Chairman cites Barton Health's program as a catalyst for nationwide broadband expansion
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 12:29pm
Barton Health's Telemedicine program, which was launched as part of a Rural Healthcare Pilot Program, received accolades this month from the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission who noted the South Lake Tahoe program aided in recent decisions made by the Commission to expand a broadband Telemedicine program nationally.
Run like Santa — or faster — to raise money for Christmas Cheer
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 2:00amNew El Dorado Sheriff Investigator Position to Focus on Elder Abuse
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 9:56amA new investigator position designed to look into elder abuse and financial crimes will be added to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office detective bureau, Sheriff John D’Agostini announced Monday.
Save money by registering now for 2013 Lake Tahoe Marathon
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/15/2012 - 4:40pmChase International Sells Lake Tahoe Mega Estate
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 3:42pm
Chase International recently closed the sale of the Osprey Estate in Incline Village, Nev., a deal which marks the largest sale in Lake Tahoe since January 2008.
Hard Rock helping raise money for Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 9:00pmMoney from Tahoe license plates to fund projects in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 2:00amLetter to the editor: Loop road project is a waste of money
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 6:00amIn the Tribune's report of a recent community workshop dealing with loop road alternatives, Alfred Knotts, project director for the Tahoe Transportation District, was said to have claimed that the ...
South Lake Tahoe Police warn of car repair scam
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/18/2012 - 5:03pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department is warning people, especially senior citizens about a car repair scam.
Two men approached an 89-year-old in the Safeway store parking lot on Johnson Boulevard and offered to fix a dent in the senior citizen's car for $80 in cash plus an additional $20 for more work later.
Former El Dorado Hills man arraigned for mail fraud, money laundering charges
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 1:14pmGregory J. Chmielewski, 43, formerly of El Dorado Hills, is scheduled to be arraigned today for 24-counts of mail fraud and money laundering, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. The indictment, from February 17, 2011, was sealed until Chmielewski’s arrest in Arizona on October 24, 2012.
Skibum: A whole lot left with 'The Hole'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 11:28am
Follow the money trail on the “Hole” fiasco and you will find a mess. When the hole first stopped all of the reasons that were given by Randy Lane were false, wrong and an outright lie to the people of South Lake Tahoe. The real reason work was stopped was due to the two liens filed by two Nevada companies that did work and never got paid.
Placer County has money to go after repeat DUI offenders
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/10/2012 - 1:40pmSirota: The post-election politics of the revolving door
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 6:00amThere are two types of money that corrupt our politics. After a national election that cost more than $2 billion, most of us know about the blatant kind that floods into politicians' campaigns, typ...
Tahoe celebrity golf event returns money to South Shore
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 7:00pmBarton Health supports Lake Tahoe area organizations in need
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 1:52pm
“Empowerment” is the premise of Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee (CAC). After careful evaluation of 19 grant applications, nine-non-profits recently received $24,000 in grants from the CAC. Through these grants, the CAC is able to “empower” area community programs with funding to help close the health gaps and address health issues within the community.
Ariz. donation to Calif. called 'money laundering'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 12:25pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - An $11 million campaign contribution from an Arizona nonprofit that gave money to a group fighting Gov. Jerry Brown's tax initiative represents the largest case of campaig...
Grant money available to help replace shake roofs in South Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 7:30pmBackcountry skiing can raise money for Sierra Avalanche Center
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 6:03pmSki for free at Lake Tahoe with purchase of Tahoe License Plate
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 8:13am
With the official start to the Tahoe ski season just around the corner, the Tahoe Fund is launching the popular “Plates for Powder” promotion to drive sales of Lake Tahoe license plates.
More than $350 Million Raised For and Against Ballot Measures
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 4:00pmPolitical contributions for and against California’s 11 ballot measures have totaled more than $350 million. Much of the money is coming from wealthy individuals and outside organizations.
The campaign finance watchdog www.Maplight.org found one family responsible for almost a quarter of the contributions to California's ballot measures.
"What's surprising is that a few individuals or wealthy organizations can control the political debate," said Daniel "G" Newman of the website.
Interest rate is now at an all time low for program designed to help you buy a home
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 9:59pmA popular, new program offered by the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) is making home ownership even more affordable. Through the Home at Last™ Access program, qualified home buyers receive a generous 4 percent down payment grant, which does not have to be paid back. Now, the program is offering even lower mortgage interest rates on a conventional, 30-year fixed rate loan. Through participating lenders, the interest rates on FHA, VA or USDA-RD home mortgages have dropped from 3.75 percent to the current rate of 3.5 percent, which is an historic low.
Confident consumers give US retail sales a lift
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 4:00pmWASHINGTON (AP) - Americans spent more money at retailers in September - a buying surge that reflected growing consumer confidence and the launch of the latest iPhone.Retail sales jumped 1.1 percen...
Investment broker sentenced to prison
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 6:44pmA federal judge has sentenced a South Lake Tahoe resident to more than three years in prison for embezzling clients' money.U.S. District Court Judge Garland E. Burrell Jr. sentenced Lori Zoval, 47,...
South Lake Tahoe woman sentenced for stealing from clients' accounts
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 3:13pmU.S. District Judge Garland E. Burrell Jr. sentenced Lori Zoval, 47, of South Lake Tahoe, Friday to three years and eight months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release for embezzling client money while employed as a licensed investment broker with a brokerage firm in Folsom, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. A hearing was scheduled for November 2, 2012 to determine the restitution amount.
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation has money to give away
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 1:40pmSkibum: The nuts and bolts of 'The Hole'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 9:47pm
Follow the money trail on the “Hole” fiasco and you will find a mess. When the hole first stopped all of the reasons that were given by Randy Lane were false, wrong and an outright lie to the people of South Lake Tahoe. The real reason work was stopped was due to the two liens filed by two Nevada companies that did work and never got paid. In California when there is a lien on a job all work stops until the contractors are paid, no money no work.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for supporting drive for children
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 6:00amI would like to thank the Three Peaks Resort, The Howard Johnson, Assemblies of God Church and First Baptist for contributing money and supplies to my work as a housemom at Rancho De Sus Ninos, an ...
Taqueria Jalisco recognizes Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 11:41amThe Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled is being recognized by area restaurants in celebration of the council's 31 years. Taqueria Jalisco in South Lake Tahoe will host lunch, dinner and recognize TACCD on Oct. 25. Taqueria Jalisco is located at 3097 Harrison Avenue behind Rojos.
October was chosen for the annual fundraising events to highlight October as Disability Awareness and Employment month.
Steamers recognizes Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 10:32amThe Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled is being recognized by area restaurants in celebration of the council's 31 years. Steamers Bar and Grill in South Lake Tahoe will host lunch, dinner and a City Council Candidate's Meet and Greet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 23. Steamers is located at 2236 Lake Tahoe Blvd. near Tahoe Keys Blvd.
S. Tahoe council candidates raising money from variety of sources
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 7:35pmArea restaurants pitch in for Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled fundraising
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 12:14pmIn celebration of Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled’s 31-year anniversary, TACCD is being honored by five restaurants and an invitation to fund raise at a local community event. October was chosen for the annual fundraising events to highlight October as Disability Awareness and Employment month.
Dine out to help raise money for Choices for Children
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 2:00amSoroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe's 'An Evening of Food and Wine Tasting'
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 9:43pm
Event Date:
November 2, 2012 - 6:00pm
The Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe features the 43rd annual “An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” on Friday, Nov. 2 at Harrah's Tahoe Convention Center. Enjoy incredible wine from Northern California’s top wineries and sample a wide variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from the South Shore’s finest restaurants.
Certified mediator business opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 6:00amA certified mediator business has opened in South Lake Tahoe.Through her business, Nicole Zaborsky intends to transform disputes into agreements that preserve time, money, and relationships.Mediati...
Message from the Mayor: For those who look beyond their own backyard, it's time to speak out for our future
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 1:29pm
Progressive or provincial? That is the crux of the issue facing our south shore community during this election and well into the next decade. Do we want a viable, prosperous community that our children and grandchildren are proud to call home? Or do we want the Tahoe of yesterday—only older and shabbier, with fewer families and more boarded up businesses?
Anti-tax group sues to end state fire fee, wants refunds
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:21pmThe Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced Thursday that it is suing to end a $150 annual state fire fee imposed on California's rural residents and obtain refunds for those who have already paid.
The group alleges in Sacramento Superior Court that the fee, which the state began collecting in August, amounts to a tax that was illegally approved without the necessary two-thirds majority of lawmakers.
Kudos & Kindness: Generous community members helped cross country teams raise money
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 6:00amThis community has a group of people who go above and beyond the average and who exceed anything asked of them. Bueno, Marti, and Tracy Kettelson are examples of such community members. Recently, t...
State transportation agency spending money near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 2:00pmJobs, Support Of Middle Class Focus Of Spirited Senate Debate Between Heller, Berkley
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 3:14pm
CARSON CITY – It took all of about ten minutes for Sen. Dean Heller and Rep Shelley Berkley to mix it up in their first debate in the U.S. Senate race Thursday, criticizing each other on campaign issues ranging from ethics to Medicare to big oil subsidies.
The hour-long debate on KNPB-TV in Reno was the first chance for many voters to see the two candidates spar on the issues, most of which have already been the focus of campaign attacks in the race to date.
Annual Mutt Strutt raises money for spay-neuter services
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 2:10pm