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Nevada is $38M in black
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 6:00amGeneral Fund revenue collections are $37.99 million ahead of the forecasts used to build the state budget, according to reports presented to the Economic Forum on Tuesday.Actual collections for the...
Registration open for Tahoe Science Conference
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 3:17amThe Tahoe Science Consortium and Sierra Nevada College will host the 2012 Tahoe Science Conference May 22-24 on at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village. The theme of the conference will be “Enviro...
Heavenly adds more runs today
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:45amHeavenly Mountain Resort has done it again, opening more skiing and snowboarding terrain on the strength of the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system, just in time for the upcoming holiday season.
Local dancers appear at the Pioneer Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 9:42amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students from The Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio in Lake Tahoe and The Dance Workshop in Minden will dance this weekend at the Pioneer Center in Reno as part of the Nevada O...
Nevada Job Creation Efforts Move Forward With New Economic Development Office
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 7:15pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Efforts by Gov. Brian Sandoval and state lawmakers to encourage new business creation, relocation and expansion in Nevada took a major step forward today when the Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee approved nearly $3.5 million to fund a new economic development office.
Tahoe Transportation District blog: Maneuvering Mountain Roads
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:30pmWhether it’s sharing the road with bicyclists during the summer or using four wheel drive or chains in winter, even seasoned drivers will tell you mountain driving isn’t the flat lands with its share of switch backs and blind spots, steep hills and wildlife.
Weather conditions change how we drive Sierra roads and in winter chains and snow tires are certainly a given factor when crossing mountain passes in snowy conditions. Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation are good places to start before you even hit the road with up to the minute reports on travel conditions.
Family Science Day at UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Center
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 1:47pmBy Heather Segale
On January 5, 2012 from 2 to 5 p.m., the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center will host a winter-themed Family Science Day. Families are invited to explore the mysteries of snow and ice. Engaging activities will provide your child an opportunity to learn about the science of winter. Children will conduct scientific experiments, view snowflakes under a microscope, take a snow-core and determine the water content of snow, learn about wind chill and why some animals hibernate, and much more.
Reno man accused of using bait in Nevada bear hunt
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 11:29amRENO, Nev. (AP) - A Reno man who killed the first black bear during Nevada's inaugural hunt for the animals has been accused of using apples and bacon grease as bait.Washoe County deputy district a...
Nevada IHOP reopens 3 months after deadly rampage
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 10:51amCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - The Christmas tree was lit and the holiday hotcakes special for sale again Thursday as dozens of people gathered at an IHOP restaurant in Nevada's capital city as it reopen...
Heavenly Mountain at Lake Tahoe opens top to bottom skiing in Nevada
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:20pmBehind the power of the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system, Heavenly Mountain Resort opened Stagecoach Express on Wednesday, Dec. 14, giving skiers and snowboarders top-to-bottom skiing and riding on the resort’s Nevada side.
Heavenly opens top-to-bottom skiing in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 4:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Behind the power of the West Coast's largest snowmaking system, Heavenly Mountain Resort opened Stagecoach Express on Wednesday, giving skiers and snowboarders top-to-bot...
Nevada gas prices down 21 cents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:18pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada's average gas price is $3.40 per gallon after a month where prices made double-digit dips in all but one region.AAA said Tuesday that their latest number is up 34 cents from...
Nevada Highway Patrol personnel to be awarded medals for actions during IHOP shooting
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 2:23pmBy Chuck Allen / Nevada Highway Patrol
Several personnel from the Nevada Highway Patrol will each be awarded a Commendation Medal this Friday for their timely, professional and outstanding performance they displayed on the morning of September 6th, in Carson City.
Shortly before 9:00 am that morning, the Nevada Department of Public Safety-Communications Center began receiving information of an active shooter near the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant on South Carson Street.
Tahoe Snow Sports Icons Daron Rahlves, Jeremy Jones Partner With Plate for Powder Campaign
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 12:21pmBy Maja Thaler
Two of Lake Tahoe's most popular ski and snowboarding icons, Daron Rahlves and Jeremy Jones, have finished shooting public service ads this week for the nonprofit Tahoe Fund's Plate for Powder program. Rahlves and Jones donated their time for the California and Nevada Lake Tahoe specialty license plates program, which gives new Tahoe license plate buyers two free Alpine or Nordic ski tickets to their choice of 12 major Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts.
Outdoors with Don Q: California fishing licenses for 2012
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 5:48pmBy Don Quilici
With Christmas two weeks away, one of the best stocking stuffers for local anglers is a California fishing license. If you're planning to fish in the State of California in 2012, you'll need a new license as of Jan. 1.
You can purchase that license and any applicable stamp at a number of local outlets or on the Internet.
If you need to buy a license and stamps, here is some info:
Nevada Doubles Amount of Fraud Recoveries, DOJ Reports
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 3:04pmBy Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that it recovered $5.6 billion in civil and criminal fraud efforts in 2011, a 167 percent increase over 2008. In Nevada, recoveries totaled $8.3 million in 2011, a 137 percent increase over 2008 when $3.5 million was recovered.
As demand soars, Christmas Cheer makes plea for help
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 2:22pmThe Great Recession continues to rear its head here at home, with demands on social services soaring and a genuine fear that South Shore’s food bank won’t be able to provide Christmas dinner for a record number of families in need.
For 30 years, the Christmas Cheer food bank has helped families celebrate Christmas with a traditional dinner of turkey and all the trimmings. However, with 800 families expected to be on the list of those to receive a dinner, the charity has only 75 donated turkeys and five hams to give and organizers say they are beyond being nervous.
Federal report: Home flipping drove housing bubble
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:17pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says real estate investors drove the housing bubble that led to record foreclosures in Nevada, California, Arizona, Florida and other states.Th...
Weidinger Public Relations wins three industry awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations batted 1,000 at the recent Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America annual Silver Spikes program, winning awards in all thr...
Specialty Tahoe license plates comes with lift tickets
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 12:30amTwelve Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between Dec. 12 and April 15. More than 96 perce...
Specialty Tahoe license plates comes with lift tickets
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 8:23pmTwelve Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../specialty-t...
Crustaceans to be commercially harvested from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 8:23pmA Nevada man could begin pulling crayfish out of Lake Tahoe's waters by next spring following action by state wildlife officials. On Saturday, the Nevada Wildlife ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../crus...
Stateline casino win up in October
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:54amPeople parted with their money up and down Nevada in October. Casinos reported an 8.1 percent increase – or $961 million – compared to a year ago. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../stateline-casino-win-up-...
Zephyr Cove Ski Club hosts sign-ups
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 6:00amThe Zephyr Cove Ski Club is having signups for children grades K-12 from Nevada and California, Saturday. Signups will be held during "Breakfast With Santa" at Kahle Community Center on Saturday. B...
McDonald's restaurants to host fundraiser for family of JK Metzker
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 5:57pmThe McDonald's Restaurants of Northern Nevada will be hosting a fundraiser for the family of JK Metzker.Metzker, who served as the Sports Director for KTVN-TV in Reno, died Nov. 13 after being hit ...
Free lift tickets for Tahoe license plate buyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 5:15pmThe Tahoe Fund announced Wednesday that 12 major Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts will offer two free lift tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between Dec. 12 a...
Stateline casino win up in October
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:25pmTahoe in the fall, the tourists keep coming. The Las Vegas Strip was up 13.3 percent, downtown Vegas up 8.1 percent, and Reno down 12.3 percent, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Friday....
Young Professionals’ raise more than $3,000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services (SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 1:07pmBy Rebecca Wass
Winter White was the theme at Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ (TRYP) inaugural holiday party raising more than $3,000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) on Saturday, November 19 at Riva Grill.
“I was speechless,” Heather Avila, TYFS Alcohol and Drug Counselor and The Girls Project Coordinator said. “It was an emotional moment for me. I have never seen generosity in such abundance!”
Reno-based importer looking for shelves for
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 9:56amBy Northern Nevada Business Weekly. Don Manoukian, owner of Knight International LLC, says a new brand of imported vodka that's garnering rave reviews ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../reno-based-impor...
Survey: N. Nevada employers keeping health
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 5:53amBy John Seelmeyer, Northern Nevada Business Weekly. Northern Nevada employers appear to be focused on protection of health insurance for their workers, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../survey-n-nevada-emp...
Officer involved shooting in Gardnerville; deputy fatally shoots man
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 9:04pmBy Sgt Jim Halsey, Public Information Officer, DCSO
On Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at approximately 2:10 pm, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to what was reported as a dead body lying outside of a white truck in the Gardnerville Cemetery.
A DCSO deputy arrived on-scene approximately six minutes later and found an adult male, later identified as 77 year-old David Pendleton, in the cemetery near the described truck. Pendleton was holding a shotgun in his hands.
Three Nevada Pearl Harbor Survivors Honored At Capitol Ceremony On 70th Anniversary
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 4:21pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval honored three Pearl Harbor survivors today on the 70th anniversary of the attack that brought the United States into World War II.
Free Ski Lift Tickets as Tahoe Fund Launches 2nd Annual Plate for Powder Program
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 2:21pmThe Tahoe Fund announced today that 12 major Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between December 12 and April 15.
Nevada, California attorney generals team up on mortgage misconduct
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:50pmMINDEN, Nev. - The attorneys general of Nevada and California are teaming up in a joint investigation to aid homeowners who have been harmed by misconduct and fraud in the mortgage industry.Califor...
Forest Service, ARAMARK to remove Zephyr Cove Resort fuel tanks
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 12:54pmBy Cheva Heck
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is working with permit-holder ARAMARK Parks and Destinations to pull three underground fuel storage tanks and remove contaminated soil at Zephyr Cove Resort. Zephyr Cove Resort is open for business as usual. The work will be visible to the highway and to resort visitors.
Tahoe tensions over environment explored in news segment
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 12:35pmA new Nevada law could force the state to withdraw from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the bi-state agency designed to protect Lake Tahoe. Many do not want Nevada to leave the agency, but others say making the threat was important to protect the future of the lake — and it is working. Go here for the story from KRNV and MyNews4.com.
Attorneys General of California and Nevada Announce Mortgage Investigation Alliance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 2:05amAttorneys General Kamala D. Harris of California and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada announced Tuesday that their states have entered into a joint investigation alliance designed to assist homeowners who have been harmed by misconduct and fraud in the mortgage industry.
By forging this alliance, California and Nevada will combine investigative resources, including litigation strategies, information, and evidence gathered through their respective ongoing investigations, assisting each state as it pursues independent prosecutions.
Outdoors with Don Q: Some personal memories from the year 2011
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 2:00amBy Don Quilici
As I look forward to the year of 2012 with high expectations, hopes and dreams, this is a good time to reflect back on some selected personal memories from the rapidly ending year of 2011. Here are my top memories:
New license plate to help fund programs
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 10:40pmBy the Nevada Department of Wildlife
After a five-year journey, the Nevada Department of Wildlife's (NDOW) first-ever license plate has been released!
Proceeds from the sale of the "Conserve Wildlife" plate will provide sorely needed funding for NDOW's wildlife education and volunteer programs.
Nevada Wildlife Commission OKs Lake Tahoe crayfish harvest
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 10:19pmA Nevada man could begin pulling crayfish out of Lake Tahoe's waters by next spring following action by state wildlife officials. The Nevada Wildlife Commission on Dec. 3 unanimously approved regulations authorizing the commercial harvest of crayfish from Tahoe's Nevada waters. More hurdles need to be cleared by other agencies.
Nevada QB Fajardo WAC freshman of year
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:00pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo has been named the Western Athletic Conference freshman of the year.Fajardo led the WAC with a 71.4 percent completion rate. He didn't become the W...
No. 22 Southern Miss to face Nevada in Hawaii Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:53pmHONOLULU (AP) - Conference USA champions Southern Mississippi will face Western Athletic Conference runner-up Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl.The 22nd-ranked Golden Eagles (11-2) and the Wolf Pack (7-5) ...
Nevada looking to attract skiers from nearby
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 9:38pmBy Northern Nevada Business Weekly. Nevada's advertising for the ski season in the Sierra Nevada this year targets nearby markets rather than distant cities. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nevada-lo...
Justice of the Peace Tom Perkins Announces Candidacy
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 3:54pmJustice of the Peace Tom Perkins announced today he will seek election to a full term as Justice of the Peace for East Fork Township. Judge Perkins was appointed in 2010.
Tahoe Transportation District Blog: What TMDL means for the lake
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 2:17pmA Total Maximum Daily Load is a regulatory term in the U.S. Clean Water Act describing a value of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a body of water can receive while still meeting water quality standards.
PG&E turning thousands of acres over to public
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 8:25pmBy Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee. More than 1500 acres of mountain land in Nevada and Placer counties will be handed over to public agencies as part of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pge-turning-thousands...
Agency and Lake Tahoe Scientists Share Knowledge with Lake George
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:41pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and a delegation from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program presented to a consortium of public agencies, non-profits and interest group at Lake George, New York last month.
TRPA’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Ted Thayer, Sudeep Chandra, Professor of Limnology from University Nevada Reno, and Marion Wittmann, Postdoctoral Research Associate from the University of Notre Dame and UC Davis, traveled to Lake George to speak about the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program and ongoing research.
Nevada tourism officials map future; including 2022 Tahoe Olympics ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 11:15pmBy Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun. Tourism is a complex machine and its numerous cogs — federal policymakers, state government leaders, convention and visitors bureaus, industry strategists and the...
Nevada tourism officials map future; including 2022 Tahoe Olympics ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:45pmThe state will team with California in 2013 to convince the U.S. Olympic Committee that the Lake Tahoe area would be the best place to host the games. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nevada-tourism-offic...
Nevada Tax Collections Remain On Track Despite Gaming Volatility
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 5:46pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Despite ongoing volatility in Nevada’s gaming industry, strong consumer buying is helping to keep the state’s tax revenues on an even keel four months into the new two-year budget, state officials say.