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Warriors girls soccer takes two
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 8:27amThe Whittell girls soccer team picked up two on the road last weekend. The girls bested Sparks 2-0 in their first match. Skylar Smith netted both goals for the Warriors and Sabrina Trachsel came th...
Tennis girls capture regional finals
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 8:17amThe lady Vikings checked off step one on their road to a tennis state championships. For the first time in school history, the South Tahoe tennis girls took first place in regionals Friday with ...
South Lake Tahoe Homes Listed and Sold last week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 4:43pmThe South Lake Tahoe real estate market continues to see a lot of action. During the week of October 1-8, 13 homes entered the market while 6 left the market since they closed escrow.
Area 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.
Woman dies in Douglas County accident near valley side of Kingsbury Grade intersection
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/07/2012 - 1:09pmA Carson City woman died on Saturday in a single vehicle rollover accident on State Route 207 in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
Lynette Lucille Cieri, 63, died of injuries sustained in the accident. She was not wearing a seat belt.
The accident was reported at 5:20 p.m. at State Route 207 and Mottsville Lane. The preliminary investigation indicates a 1995 light green Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on Mottsville Lane. For an unknown reason, the Jeep entered the north dirt shoulder of Mottsville Lane before re-entering the westbound lane.
Mountainfilm Festival on Tour stops at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 9:10pmEvent Date:
October 20, 2012 - 7:00pm
Sierra At Tahoe presents Mountainfilm on Tour Oct, 20th 2012 at MontBleu Resort and Casino. In 2000, The Mountainfilm in Telluride festival embarked on a new journey – Mountainfilm on Tour. Each year, a selection of films from the international film festival are taken on the road to reach audiences who otherwise wouldn’t have a chance to experience the festival. Those films display themes of adventure, mountaineering, remarkable personalities and important environmental and social messages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe road woes near close
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 6:00amRoad construction that has backed up traffic and hurt businesses along Lake Tahoe Boulevard this summer is expected to conclude this month. Caltrans spokeswoman Deanna Shoopman said contractor Disney Construction should have paving work completed on the Trout Creek to Ski Run Boulevard project in South Lake Tahoe within two weeks.
Hwy. 28 planners want road to be safe for drivers, recreationists
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 1:59amMessage 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 - 1:29pmProgressive 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?
Campground at Indian Creek Reservoir to close Oct. 8
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 11:40amAlpine County's Indian Creek Campground, adjacent to Indian Creek Reservoir, will close for the season at noon on Oct. 8, the Bureau of Land Management Carson City District-Sierra Front Field Office announced.
The campground will be closed through winter, and reopen May 3, 2013.
The east side of Indian Creek Reservoir will still be available for access off the entry road maintained by Alpine County, weather-permitting.
For more information call the BLM-Carson City District Office at (775) 885-6000.
Cross-country holds it down despite obstacles
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 6:00amThe Vikings boys and girls cross-country teams are making moves. The boys came in boys finished 18 out of 40 teams, and the girls took 12th place out of 42 teams in their Saturday race on the road....
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 10
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:36pmHere is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 4-10.
Lake Tahoe Toy Run to benefit Christmas Cheer
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/30/2012 - 10:11amEvent Date:
October 6, 2012 - 10:00am
The 22nd annual Lake Tahoe Toy Run is Oct. 6. All proceeds benefit Christmas Cheer. Line up at Horizon casino in Stateline at 10am Saturday, October 6th and departure at noon to Brother’s Bar & Grill at 888 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe. Entry fee is one new toy.
Live music, food, drinks and a raffle will continue at Brother’s until 6pm.
For more information, call Mary Luckel at (530) 416.4166.
More options coming for loop road
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/29/2012 - 6:00amDeveloping additional options for a controversial loop road project around the stateline is the goal of several upcoming meetings hosted by the Tahoe Transportation District.The first of an anticip...
Burger Lounge closing its doors
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/29/2012 - 6:00amBurger Lounge has announced that its last day in business will be Sunday, Sept. 30.The restaurant, owned by Matt Reinke and located at 717 Emerald Bay Road, has been in business for nine years and ...
Free Concert at the Hempen' Inn this Sunday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:03pmAn outdoor free music concert is being held this Sunday, September 30 as a means to raise funds for Adam Rose. On August 21 of this year, Adam was riding his bicycle and was struck by an alleged drunk driver at 12th Street and Emerald Bay Road. He was care-flighted to Reno, was in critical condition for approximately two weeks and is now recuperating at home. Both Adam's arms and legs were broken and he is currently confined to a wheelchair. He faces over six months of rehabillitation. He will be present at the event.
Expect road delays for Lake Tahoe Marathon weekend
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 11:28amLake Tahoe area road delays and closures are effective now through Sunday for the Lake Tahoe Marathon. The following roads will experience delays:
Opinion: Caltrans survey doesn’t include loop road and TTD not including Caltrans
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 2:00amThursday chili at The Coyote Grill to benefit Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPCA
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 8:06pmThe Coyote Grill Welcomes the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPCA' to 'All You Can Eat Chili. The Coyote Grill, located at 212 Elks Point Road Suite 101 next to Safeway, dishes up 'All You Can Eat Chili' every Thursday from 5 p.m. 'till closing and donates 20 percent of all proceeds to each beneficiary.
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El Dorado County authorities make arrest in attempted murder, kidnapping case
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 11:59amA man wanted by El Dorado County authorities in connection with a kidnapping and attempted murder was arrested Tuesday after deputies chased him for 23 minutes over 16 miles.
Dustin James Woodruff, born July 29, 1985, is suspected of shooting and beating Bryan Santana, 35, of Placerville on July 2, 2012, said El Dorado County Lt. Tim Becker in a news release.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 2
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 9:16amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.
Round Hill fire expected to be contained tonight
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 6:39pmA wildfire burned approximately two acres in the Round Hill area Friday afternoon.The fire started about 4 p.m. between Elks Point Road and Sewer Plant Road on U.S. Forest Service land, said age...
Wildfire burns in Round Hill
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 4:54pmA fire has burned between 1.5 and 2 acres near Elks Point Road in the Round Hill area.The fire, which is on U.S. Forest Service land, is not threatening structures at this time, said Forest Serv...
Forest Service: Fire at Elks Point Road near Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe fully contained at 2.6 acres
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 4:02pmUPDATE 8PM: The U.S. Forest Service reports Friday night that the fire burning on the Douglas County side of Lake Tahoe on public land off of Elks Point Road has been contained at 2.6 acres. Cheva Heck, spokeswoman for the Forest Service, said local government resources assigned to the fire are being released. An engine will remain at the fire site overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation. "We have no reports with lightning or problems with power lines. The fire is believed to be human caused," she said.
Whittell volleyball captures big road win
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 6:00amThe Warrior volleyball team ripped out a huge thorn in its side Wednesday when it swept Yerington on the road."Yerington beat them in the state finals the last two years in a row and has been a ...
Circuit court upholds Lake Tahoe Angora fire analysis
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 4:09pmThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed Thursday a district court ruling upholding Lake Tahoe area environmental analysis for the Angora fire area fuels reduction project.
The Angora Restoration Project was designed to protect wildlife habitat as well as reduce long-term wildfire risk to Lake Tahoe area communities. Two environmental groups, Earth Island Institute and Center for Biological Diversity, tried to stop arguing it would harm the black-backed woodpecker.
NHP identifies three victims in Saturday Highway 395 crash in Douglas County
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:47amA Gardnerville woman and a Yerington man have been identified as victims in Saturday night's fatal accident on Highway 395 at Leviathan Mine Road, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports. A Reno man has also been identified. NHP will release the name of the separate Sunday morning single-vehicle crash later today.
Whittell volleyball falls to Lovelock
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 12:51pmThe girls battled in Lovelock on Friday, but fell 3-1 on the road. The Warriors dropped their first game 25-12, won game two 25-23 and dropped games three and four 25-16 and 25-14. It was the team'...
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:56amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of September 19-25.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
NHP provides more details on Highway 395 Douglas County weekend fatal accidents
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 10:06amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has released more information into two deadly vehicle accidents this weekend that resulted in four fatalities on Highway 395 in Douglas County. The accidents happened within a few hours of each other. The first accident, in which three people died, was reported at 11:45 p.m. Saturday night near Leviathan Mine Road on Highway 395.
South Lake Tahoe celebrates big fish during Kokanee Salmon Festival at Taylor Creek
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 11:40pmEvent Date:
October 7, 2012 (All day)
Celebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Join the fun and participate in this free family event which has become one of the most fascinating educational and wildlife viewing events in Northern California.
The festival encourages participation by children and their parents in a wide variety of educational and entertaining activities including:
Four dead in two overnight accidents in Douglas County on Highway 395
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 12:56pmFour people are dead in two overnight accidents, believed to be alcohol related, on Highway 395 in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
The accidents happened within a few hours of each other. The first accident, in which three people died, was reported at 11:54 p.m. Saturday night near Leviathan Mine Road on Highway 395.
South Lake Tahoe Homes Sold Last Week
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 10:07pmTwenty homes closed escrow in South Lake Tahoe during the week of September 4-11, 2012. Homes are continuing to sell at a very rapid pace!
Great Sierra Cleanup Saturday around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 3:47amEvent Date:
September 15, 2012 - 9:00am
Saturday is the Great Sierra River Cleanup with more than 11,200 volunteers joining together to scour watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada. Hundreds of community groups will spread across 22 counties and 1,052 river miles to pull appliances, cigarette butts, beverage cans, baby diapers, tires, furniture, and more from the rivers and streams that supply the State of California with 65 percent of its water. This effort, in partnership with the California Coastal Cleanup Day, serves to promote good stewardship on all of our waterways, from the source to the sea.
TTD board, staff ready to take fresh approach with loop road
Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 1:59amTahoe Mountain News publisher Taylor Flynn describes painful search for missing mother Deanna Brooks
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 4:24amEditor's Note: The story below is about my friend and colleague Taylor Flynn's search for his missing mother Deanna Brooks. Taylor wrote about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the long and painful searches for her in the September issue of the Tahoe Mountain News. Go here for his column. The Flynn family wishes to express their gratitude to the South Lake Tahoe community for the outpouring of prayers, thoughts and support. A Facebook page has been established as part of the search, www.facebook.com/find.deanna
On a personal level, it has been painful to see my friend Taylor going through this very difficult time with his family. It serves as a reminder about the importance for family members and friends to check in with one another often as they travel and to provide travel plans including departure and expected arrival times as well as the highways and roadways to be taken. A brief phone call or text message while filling up the gas tank or stopping for a break is always a safe practice when driving long distances. The same can be applied to those going on backcountry trips where an itinerary to family and friends — including departure and expected arrival — should be considered mandatory for hikers and campers. — Jeff Munson
SANTA CRUZ - After three weeks of searches on the sides of Highway 101 and surrounding roads in five counties, Taylor Flynn has not given up hope of finding his mother.
Flynn, the 49-year-old publisher of the Tahoe Mountain News in South Lake Tahoe, was one of the last people to see 70-year-old Deanna Brooks before her disappearance Aug. 24.
Snowboard and skateboard pioneer Tom Sims dies
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 12:12pmTom Sims, pioneering skateboarder and snowboarder, died from cardiac arrest Wednesday night at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, near his home in California, according to a statement released by Sims Snowboards on Thursday.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 12-19
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 12:44amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 12-19.
Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe previews 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 3:16pmAt Lake Tahoe, football is underway, the colors are starting to change, the days are getting shorter, and the smell of fireplaces are starting to fill the evening air.
Proposal would bring new road, parking spaces to Lake Tahoe Tallac Historic Site
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 4:45pmA new road and an intersection reconfiguration, more parking spaces and BMP water improvements are among some of the changes being proposed by the U.S. Forest Service at the Tallac Historic Site near South Lake Tahoe. Public comments are being taken until Oct. 1 for the proposed changes, which could get off the ground next year.
Here is a Forest Service press release outlining the proposed changes and below is the attached 10-page plan.
Letter to the editor: We need roads maintained, not more bike paths
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 6:00amIf people want to see what is wrong with this country in a nutshell, drive over to Kahle Drive and watch them pave over the meadow to build a bike path right next to a road that hasn't been paved i...
Saturday is Free Fishing Day in California
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 5:02amAs I noted earlier this year, one of California’s two Free Fishing Days will be on Sept. 8. The other Free Fishing Day was way back on July 7. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license on Saturday.
You will be able to fish wherever you like in California, without the need for a fishing license.
Lake Tahoe Sierra Century Ride: Iconic fall favorite bike event celebrates 10th year
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 12:14pmEvent Date:
September 22, 2012 (All day)
The Lake Tahoe Sierra Century Ride 2012 is slated for Saturday, September 22, offering incredible scenery and excellent exercise, all benefiting a great cause. Riders can choose a 100-mile, 60-mile or 30-mile route and enjoy breathtaking vistas and the crisp mountain air of autumn in the Sierra.
All of the routes start and finish in The Village at Squaw Valley, and all benefit the music students at North Tahoe Middle and High schools. While the event's moniker includes the word ‘century,' the 100-miler is just one of three rides offered in this annual Tahoe event.
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 5-11
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:22amHere is this week's fishing report for Northern California, Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra-area rivers, lakes and streams. Fall colors are around the corner for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe region. Enjoy the fishing while the weather is still good and don't forget to pack your sunscreen and fishing license. This report is for the week of Sept. 5-11.
ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
South Lake Tahoe woman, Jennifer Lyrea Leonard, dies in Highway 50 motorcycle crash
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 11:18amA South Lake Tahoe woman died in a motorcycle crash on Monday near Glenbrook on Highway 50, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports. Jennifer Lyrea Leonard, 50, died after being thrown from the motorcycle she was riding on.
Jesse Kalin, Cool Black Kettle at Fresh Ketch to drum up kickstarter.com campaign
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 1:52amEvent Date:
September 11, 2012 - 6:00pm
Three weeks away from hitting a target goal to produce his first solo CD, veteran South Lake Tahoe musician Jesse Kalin is inviting the community to special night gathering of music and friends at the Fresh Ketch, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.
Kalin will be performing with his band Cool Black Kettle during the special night appearance. A raffle, and plenty of music are in store. The Fresh Ketch is located at 2435 Venice Dr., South Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe Keys Marina.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle near Pioneer, Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Echo Road
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 11:18pmA pedestrian was hit by a car near Pioneer Trail and Lake Tahoe Boulevard at around 11 p.m. Sunday night, tying up traffic at the intersection. Early reports were that the man had no visible injuries according to South Lake Tahoe EMTs on the scene. The man, said to be elderly, was taken to Barton Memorial Hospital. Traffic was diverted to Echo Road.
Firefighters knock down cabin fire at Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 12:42pmFirefighters responded Sunday to a cabin fire off of Juniper Lane and Fallen Leaf Lake Road.
The call came to South Lake Tahoe dispatch shortly after noon. Light smoke was coming out of the kitchen area of the cabin, believed to be owned by the U.S Forest Service. The fire was knocked down at around 12:30 p.m. and was not a threat to surrounding trees in the area.
Businesses hang on as construction continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 6:00amDrivers heading east on Highway 50 drove past white road signs on Wednesday assuring potential customers that businesses are still open despite continued construction on a $40.6 million Caltrans project.
South Lake Tahoe Neighborhood Service Team Meeting Area 1
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 3:40amYou’re invited to a Neighborhood Meeting! The City will be hosting a meeting for area #1 which includes South Y Industrial, Bonanza, Barton, Airport and Winnemucca on Wednesday, September 5th at 6pm at City of South Lake Tahoe Airport Conference Room located at 1901 Airport Road.