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Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of May 30
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 1:54amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for the week of May 30 to June 5, 2012.
Fuelwood permit sales for Tahoe Basin begin first week of June
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/27/2012 - 10:55amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin the sale of fuelwood permits at our south shore office on Monday, June 4, and at our north shore office on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Permits cost $20 per cord with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10-cords per household.
Don Q's Northern California and Nevada fishing report through Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:06amMemorial Day weekend will make for near-perfect conditions for fishing in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams now through the holiday weekend.
Lake Tahoe provides ideal place for Sunday solar eclipse
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 12:10am
A solar eclipse will occur over the western United States today during the late afternoon and early evening with Lake Tahoe being a good location for careful viewing. This event will begin as a partial eclipse around 5:15 p.m., then peak as an annular eclipse around 6:30 p.m. for less than five minutes in all gray shaded areas on the map, and finally return to a partial eclipse which will end around 7:30 p.m.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 16-22
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:44amHere 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 May 16-22, 2012.
Input sought for Heavenly Lake Tahoe 2012 capital projects; improvements would include summer activities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:02pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has released the draft Decision Memo for 2012 Capital Improvement Projects at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Improvements would include trail upgrades, a new surface tow lift, a new Kids Adventure Zone, an outdoor event facility, summer four-wheel drive tours and a new summer hiking trail. These projects are consistent with the improvements identified in Heavenly's Master Plan Amendment and are intended to improve the overall quality of the visitor experience.
Wind gusts snap trees through South Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 5:20pm
Gusty winds whipped through South Lake Tahoe Thursday afternoon, snapping trees into cars, homes and power lines. No injuries were reported.
The driver of a Subaru escaped injury after a tree slammed into her car as she was driving on Highway 50 near Sawmill Road at about 3 p.m.
The driver told authorities that she saw a large tree begin to fall but could not veer from the wesbound lane to the eastbound lane or else she would hit oncoming traffic. Damage to her car included a shattered windshield and smashed hood.
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of April 11-17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 6:47pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012.
Six yearling bears nursed at Lake Tahoe are returned back to Mother Nature
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 9:09am
Rehabilitated through Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, a total of six orphaned bear cubs have been returned to the wild this spring, ending the California Department of Fish and Game's 2012 yearling bear release program.
The cubs were found in various locations around the state in the summer months of 2011 and were rehabilitated at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care prior to being judged ready to return to the wild. The state program is ongoing and will continue as new cubs come into the facility.
Kudos & Kindness: Liberty Energy quick to respond
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 6:00amI noticed Liberty Energy truck outside, so I went from my residence and I asked the man in the trunk about a tree that was super crooked. The man said I should call Liberty Energy, so that's what I...
Best of Lake Tahoe snowsports season coming up now; storms line up for weekend skiing
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:04pm
OK, so it hasn't been the best snowsport season so far, but hold on, more snow is coming with storms over this weekend and we'll be able to ski off-piste without worrying about slightly hidden rock and logs. And on top of that, it's spring skiing, always the best of the year. Forget those crowds of December and January, don't recall those icy January days when the wind howled. It's spring skiing, lightly clad with plenty of sun for sitting on the lodge deck.
Chili Fundraiser for South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:17pmCome to the Coyote Grill at Round Hill for $1 chili to ward away the cold! All proceeds benefit the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce. The South Tahoe Chamber is an independent, local community oriented organization, helping to create and promote events like the Meyers Tree Lighting and the Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show. Come and show your support!
Vail Season Passes on Sale Today, Includes New Lake Tahoe Local Pass
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 8:37amVail Resorts, Inc. ski and snowboard season passes for the 2012-2013 winter season go on sale today and feature the best prices in the industry.
$20K fine for alleged illegal tree removal
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 6:00amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is recommending a $20,000 fine be imposed against two people believed to be responsible for illegally cutting down five trees to improve a view of Lake Tahoe.Acco...
Lake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:43pmRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
Movie Review: 'The Vow' a romantic comedy that bounces along
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 6:11pmThe film "The Vow," currently on view at the Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, is a good bad film. The bad is the sweetness-loaded script and the apparently rock-dumb male lead, Channing Tatum, as Leo Collins. The good is co-star Rachel McAdams as Paige Collins. This is billed as a romantic comedy, ideal as a "date" outing. Maybe, but ...
Movie opens with a brief scene of now and then goes back to five years earlier when Paige and Leo exchanged vows in a yuppie-like wedding. Thus, "The Vow."
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin:Chillin' with Cherry Cheesecake Cuties
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 9:49amCherries have been on my mind because of Presidents Day (George Washington and the cherry tree story is one to cherish). My plan was to make a homemade cherry pie. Then, I got images of a cherry...
Homewood lawsuit: Court rejects plaintiffs' request for shorezone judge
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:07amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency received a positive ruling in the opening stages of the lawsuit challenging the Homewood Mountain Ski Area Master Plan that was filed by the Sierra Club and the Friends of the West Shore.
'Canopy the Capital" tree-planting initiative has taken root in Carson City
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 1:50pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - A group of Carson City tree enthusiasts with a grand plan to add 10,000 trees to the capital city within five years believes it's off to a good start."Counting some we've alr...
Former preschool teacher sues city over stun gun incident
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 5:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A former preschool teacher at Under the Magic Pine Tree is suing the city of South Lake Tahoe, numerous police and fire officials and ambulance operators in federal court...
Movie Review: 'The Grey' tells a fine but grim story of men stranded in the Alaskan wilderness
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 8:12pmThe action-thriller film "The Grey," currently on view at the Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, is a stark story of men in wilderness and their efforts to survive. Liam Neeson is the de facto leader after a jet carrying oil field workers crashes in the Alaskan wilderness. It is directed by Joe Carnahan, who also directed 2006's "Smokin' Aces" which was set at South Lake Tahoe and filmed inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.
New Life Sprouts from Trees and Skis
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 12:11pm
At Lake Tahoe where many have more than one job to make ends meet, two women have tied their local businesses and passion for creativity together to build one dynamic company — Forest Furniture Tahoe.
The art of creativity and a belief and respect in what each brings to the table brought Marianne Rosenfeld and Julianne Kohn together six years ago.
These two are a duo of hard work and tenacity, where one complements the other.
Burning Christmas tree inside can be dangerous
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is warning residents against burning their Christmas trees indoors.Dried-out Christmas trees can be an explosive hazard, according to...
STR recycling Christmas trees
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 4:32pmSouth Tahoe Refuse will recycle Christmas trees through Jan. 6. Place the tree with the trash on the normal garbage day. All lights, tinsel and other decorations ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/12/str-r...
STR recycling Christmas trees
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 1:12amSouth Tahoe Refuse will recycle Christmas trees through Jan. 6. Place the tree with the trash on the normal garbage day. All lights, tinsel and other decorations must be removed. Trees must be cut int...
Recycle Christmas trees in Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/24/2011 - 4:57pmThe North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has partnered again with Incline Village General Improvement District's Waste Not Program, to offer the annual free community Christmas Tree Chipping ...
Ski report: Snowmaking guns running full steam
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 10:48pmWhile there is no tree skiing yet, plenty of groomed rounds await. Here is the Dec. 16 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook · Twitter Email ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-s...
Opinion: Successful tree lighting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 9:12amThe Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank a number of people and partners for making this year's Community Winter Tree Lighting on Dec. 2 such a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-su...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Meyers Tree Lighting a major success
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 6:00amThe Meyers Business Group would like to thank the individuals and businesses that made our inaugural Meyers Tree Lighting event on Dec. 9, 2011 such a success. More than 350 people showed up to rin...
Opinion: Meyers says thanks for great tree
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 12:44pmEstablishments that donated to the tree lighting will be recognized with a plaque by Angie's Signs in the near future: Sierra-at-Tahoe, Steve's Transmission, New ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../o...
Opinion: Meyers says thanks for great tree
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 4:08amEstablishments that donated to the tree lighting will be recognized with a plaque by Angie's Signs in the near future: Sierra-at-Tahoe, Steve's Transmission, New Visions Construction, Meyers D...
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...
Thanks to Meyers Supporters for Generosity and Spirit
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 10:18amThe Meyers Business Group would like to thank the individuals and businesses that made our inaugural Meyers Tree Lighting event on Dec. 9, 2011 such a success. More than 350 people showed up to ring in the holidays and celebrate Meyers, and we couldn’t have done it without phenomenal local support.
Friday last day to buy holiday tree permit
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Friday is the the last day to purchase holiday tree permits, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service.Permits are sold at the Forest Service's office at 35 C...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Visitor's Authority says thanks for tree lighting participation
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:03amThe Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank a number of people and partners for making this year's Community Winter Tree Lighting on Dec. 2 such a great success. Special thanks to Liberty...
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 8:48am* Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches.* Place the tree in plain water immediately after recutting the trunk at least one-half in...
Outdoors with Don Q: Some personal memories from the year 2011
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 2:00am
By 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:
First Annual Meyers Tree Lighting and Drum Circle this Friday
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 11:53am
Event Date:
December 9, 2011 - 6:00pm
UPDATE: Santa will be "dropping-in" at 6:20pm by helicopter! Thanks to CalSTAR Lake Tahoe.
In the spirit of the season and coming together in community, the FIRST Annual Meyers Tree Lighting and Drum Circle Event will be December 9 at 6:00 pm, at the Divided Sky and Meyers Downtown Café parking lot. Local business will host the tree lighting and drumming circle. Please bring a drum to join in. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be offered.
Giving Tree benefits South Shore youth at holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 1:48amThe El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Women's Center and CASA El Dorado are partnering to offer the seventh annual Giving Tree. The tree is up in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../giving-tree-...
Power out in parts of S. Tahoe; winds expected to continue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 1:48amAbout 600 Liberty Energy customers are without power this morning in the Sierra Tract of South Lake Tahoe. High winds toppled a tree, which put wires on the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../power-out-in-p...
Giving Tree benefits South Shore youth at holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 6:25pmThe El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Women's Center and CASA El Dorado are partnering to offer the seventh annual Giving Tree. The tree is up in the South Lake Tahoe branch library and d...
First USASA event in South Lake Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 6:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States of America Snowboard Association South Tahoe Series is holding its first rail jam of the season this Saturday afternoon at the Optimist Christmas Tree L...
2 tree lightings in South Lake Tahoe today
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:38pmSouth Lake Tahoe is officially turning the lights on two trees today — at the Y ... 23 weave strands of lights into the tree by the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-tree-...
Community Winter Tree Lighting schedule set
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:14amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The entire community is invited to the Community Winter Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 2, with new additions this year.The approximate time of events is as follows: 5 p.m....
Tree damages vehicle
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:33am
Event Date:
December 1, 2011 (All day) Tree top snaps in the wind and destroyed a vehicle. K & K Services removed the tree off the vehicle and removed the damaged tree. Two trees were also blown over on Highway 50 accross from Rojo's and landed in the road right in front of a tree service company. K & K services stopped and cleaned it up and hauled away all the debri as well some other hazardous trees that were getting ready to fall onto the Highway. When contacted about the cost to remove the trees on city property the owner replied "Merry Christmas."
Power out in parts of S. Tahoe; winds expected to continue
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 2:49pmAbout 600 Liberty Energy customers are without power this morning in the Sierra Tract of South Lake Tahoe. High winds toppled a tree, which put wires on the ground and broke three cross arms. The comp...
Wind gusts snap trees throughout South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:31pm
UPDATE 11PM: High winds snapped trees throughout South Lake Tahoe Thursday causing localized power outages and keeping tree removal and utility crews busy. A high wind warning for Lake Tahoe was issued by the National Weather Service in Reno and was set to expire Thursday night.
Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars return to Harrah's on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:55am
By Marcia Sarosik
"Twas the Night Before Christmas", a very special holiday production by Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio is returning to Harrah's Tahoe Special Events Center this Sunday, December 4th.
Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 9:48amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches.Place the tree in plain water immediately after recutting the tru...
