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Winter's Playground Awaits at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Ski Resort
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:53amPRESS RELEASE — Lake Tahoe, California offers outdoor enthusiasts, shoppers, sightseers, and those just wanting to relax the opportunity to indulge in the sights and sounds of one of the country's most cherished year-round vacation spots.
Here, with the snow season upon us, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe hotel offers luxurious accommodations, a relaxing spa, and fine dining -- the ultimate escape for winter sports enthusiasts.
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.
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation announces 2011-12 programs, scholarship opportunities
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 1:54pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has opened registration for the 2011 – 2012 Alpine, Freestyle, Freeride and Snowboard Programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Lake Tahoe foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online, at the HSSF building, or by calling the HSSF administration office. Those who register and pay in full now will receive the early registration pricing; prices increase $100 on November 1, 2011.
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.
Long-time League to Save Lake Tahoe director resigns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:25pm
League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.
League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.
Winter is coming, are you ready?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 1:30pmI think we would all agree that last winter was long and full of bad weather. For some of us, bad weather is just irritating and extra work shoveling snow and pruning trees. For others, it can be l...
La Niña Is Back: Another Wild Winter on the way?
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 4:40pmLa Niña is officially back, according to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), and since La Niña contributed to a very wild 2010-2011 winter across the U.S. and Europe, a natural meteorological question is whether the same thing will happen this winter.
More city services on the chopping block; budget meeting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 9:07amBy Li Terrell
A special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss the 2011-12 budget will be held this Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. Not only is this the first look the public will have at the proposed budget, but this may be the only opportunity for public input before layoffs in crucial departments like streets and recreation. The regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Friends recall Florence Donovan-Gunderson; witness describes shooting as tragedy hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 7:57am
A gunman who opened fire inside a Carson City restaurant has torn a hole through the South Lake Tahoe community, taking the life of a long-time local woman, maiming her disabled husband, and sending shock waves in the community after learning the gunman has family business ties in town.
The brutal murder that happened inside the International House of Pancakes this week claimed the lives of three U.S. Army National Guard personnel and Lake Tahoe Keys resident Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67. Shooter Eduardo Sencion, 32, of Carson City turned the automatic weapon he was packing on himself and left both communities stunned and asking questions about why such a senseless act of violence happened.
S. Tahoe shooting victim — compassionate, outgoing, giving
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 10:28amA while back, Florence Donovan-Gunderson dropped by Scott Shehadi's business with a gift — two hats she knitted to keep his sons warm during the Tahoe winter. She did it, Shehadi said, not becau...
S Tahoe shooting victim compassionate outgoing giving
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 9:25amA while back Florence DonovanGunderson dropped by Scott Shehadi's business with a gift two hats she knitted to keep his sons warm during the Tahoe winter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-shoot...
OBITUARY: Melody Yvonne Halverson
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 11:24amOur dear friend and beautiful lady loved Lake Tahoe and the summers but couldn't get out of here fast enough before winter hit. She was a true realist, with determination, hardheadedness and somet...
New terrain, wider trails and a whole lot of South Lake Tahoe festivities ahead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 7:48pm
LAKE TAHOE — If another La Nina visits the Sierra this winter – all-time records were approached in 2010-11 with more than 700 inches of snow – Tahoe South ski resorts are ready to roll on another epic season.
Opinion: Garden tour committee thankful for
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 2:07amThe Lake Tahoe Historical Society's 8th annual garden tour was a success despite a very late spring and a long, cold winter. We lost one large and lovely garden due to storm damage, and we thank o...
Donner Summit visitors center to close after Labor Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 1:40am... winter's heavy snowfall and because of the extent of the damage, it will not be reopened, said Ann Westling, public affairs officer for the Tahoe National Forest. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Garden tour a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 12:15pmThe Lake Tahoe Historical Society's 2011 Garden Tour was successful despite the long, cold winter.We lost one beautiful garden due to winter damage, but we sincerely thank our garden owners who "so...
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.
Heavenly’s Labor Day Weekend Ski & Board Sale
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:31pmThis Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5 Heavenly Sports raises up its tent and drops its prices on all skis & snowboards, winter apparel, winter gear and so much more. This is the one weekend all year to save big for the whole family. Covered live by KRLT, we open the gates at 9am on Saturday, 10am on Sunday and Monday, at Heavenly’s Cal Main Lodge at the top of Ski Run Boulevard.
La Niña may be gaining steam to return to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 6:17pmLa Niña, the weather pattern that helped produce an epic winter for the Reno- Tahoe region in 2011, could return in a few months. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../la-nina-may-be-gaining-steam-to-r......
'Mr. Tahoe' Darin Talbot moving to Costa Rica for winter months
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mr. Tahoe knows he will miss Tahoe.Citing health issues, Darin "Mr. Tahoe" Talbot plans to spend winters away from his lifelong home."This decision comes with such a h...
Another La Nia possible, effects unknown
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 11:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last year's La Nia led to a seemingly endless winter.And the climate pattern may be gearing up for a return this year, but that doesn't guarantee similar results when it ...
Another La Nia possible, effects unknown
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 10:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last year's La Nia led to a seemingly endless winter.And the climate pattern may be gearing up for a return this year, but that doesn't guarantee similar results when it ...
Volunteers needed for trail building at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:55amSummer is here and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association is working hard to repair and improve the trail after the long winter. We are seeking volunteers in three major areas: trail maintenance, Rim t...
More beach to emerge at brimming Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 9:13amRENO, Nev. (AP) - Brimming nearly full thanks to a winter of historic snowfall, Lake Tahoe is finally showing signs of leveling off and soon should expose the submerged shoreline that's kept beachg...
More beach to emerge at brimming Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 9:13amRENO, Nev. (AP) - Brimming nearly full thanks to a winter of historic snowfall, Lake Tahoe is finally showing signs of leveling off and soon should expose the submerged shoreline that's kept beachg...
Snowfall, cold weather delay start of fire season
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 7:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A winter season that has been reluctant to end should keep the wildfire threat at a welcome low throughout much of the West this summer, according to an annual fire outlo...
