Four women vie for City College post Nov 13, 2008
The four -- community college officials from Fresno, South Lake Tahoe, New Mexico and Ohio -- are scheduled to answer questions today at a public forum on campus. Trustees of the State Center Community College District will interview the finalists Friday and are scheduled to vote Dec. 9 on a new leader for the campus of 23,000. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ski deals are flying fast Nov 12, 2008
Heavenly Mountain Resort near South Lake Tahoe, in California, in conjunction with Rock Resorts, is offering a variety of skier-enticing deals, including unlimited ski rentals, fifth night free lodging, even a $50 baggage bailout to combat baggage fees from the airlines ... Where: South Lake Tahoe, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Many ski resorts opening before Thanksgiving Nov 12, 2008
Four more resorts have announced a before Thanksgiving opening; Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe will open Nov. 21, Northstar at Tahoe Resort and Squaw Valley USA will open on Nov. 22. followed by its next door neighbor, Alpine Meadows on the Nov. 26, and Sugar Bowl plans on a Turkey-day opening on Nov. 27. (KRNV.com, NV)
Breckenridge and Keystone Resorts Open Today Giving Skiers and Riders Many Reasons to Celebrate Early Season Skiing in Colorado Nov 8, 2008
Heavenly Resort in South Lake Tahoe will also open on Nov. 21. For more information on all five of the Vail Resorts, please visit. (PR Newswire)
Westlake Center in Seattle to go up for sale Nov 8, 2008
Steve Brunette, director of investment sales at Cushman & Wakefield real estate services firm, described Westlake as the center of the retail corridor in Seattle, sitting astride the bus tunnel, the South Lake Union trolley, the monorail and soon, light rail. Facing a large public plaza, Westlake Center for better or for worse, has been the place for every celebration, rally or public meeting, Brunette said. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Tahoe towns prepare for earthquake Nov 7, 2008
If you re in South Lake Tahoe and see a bunch of emergency personnel running around, don t worry it s only an earthquake drill ... Tahoe Basin emergency managers will practice response and recovery operations to measure the readiness of the city of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County to respond and recover from a devastating natural disaster affecting 50,000 residents. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
City targeting vacant buildings and blight Nov 7, 2008
Officials have focused on 50 blighted blocks with the most abandoned buildings and spent the past year targeting a zone bordered by Madison Avenue, First Street, South Lake Avenue and Ontario Street. Mayor Jerry Jennings said the effort will take years, but departments are now working together. (Albany Times Union)
Tahoe inspections target invasive mussels Nov 7, 2008
Inspectors will occasionally be stationed at Obexer's Marina near Homewood, Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe, Sierra Boat Company and Ski Beach in Incline Village. Check with the individual facilities for hours. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ski deals available nearly everywhere Nov 6, 2008
Heavenly Mountain Resort near South Lake Tahoe, in California, in conjunction with Rock Resorts, is offering a variety of skier-enticing deals, including unlimited ski rentals, fifth night free lodging, even a $50 baggage bailout to combat baggage fees from the airlines. "We acknowledge that vacation dollars are going to be tight this year, so we're just trying to make it as compelling and accessible as possible for people to make it up to the mountains," said Russ Pecoraro, Heavenly's director... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Catoosa looks to expand sewer in Lakeview neighborhood Nov 6, 2008
According to County Manager Mike Helton, the county will ask for another $500,000 Community Development Black Grant, which will pay for the third phase including South Lake Terrace. This is for a low income neighborhood, said Commissioner Bobby Winters. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Ski deals available everywhere for budget-conscious families Nov 6, 2008
Heavenly Mountain Resort near South Lake Tahoe, in California, in conjunction with Rock Resorts, is offering a variety of skier-enticing deals, including unlimited ski rentals, fifth night free lodging, even a 50 baggage bailout to combat baggage fees from the airlines ... HEAVENLY VALLEY, Where: South Lake Tahoe, Calif. (Montana Standard, MT)
Youth football scores Nov. 1 Nov 6, 2008
Merritt Island 16, South Lake 8. Midgets division. (Florida Today)
Merritt Island claims Mid-Florida title Nov 5, 2008
Their opponent was the South Lake Eagles from the Groveland area ... Following a tough battle between strong disciplined teams, Merritt Island won the championship by defeating South Lake 16-8 ... The Mustangs had an early opportunity and took over deep in the Eagles red zone, but the South Lake defense showed some muscle of its own. (Florida Today)
Downtown Seattle Four Seasons Hotel opens Nov 4, 2008
Hotel 1000 opened in June 2006 with 120 rooms at First Avenue and Columbia Street; and the Pan Pacific opened two years ago in South Lake Union with 160 rooms. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Fire above Pavilion Post Office Nov 4, 2008
(Pavilion, N.Y.) -- Two adults and a child got out safely late Monday night after a fire broke out at their apartment above the post office on South Lake Road in Pavilion, Genesee County. The call came in just before midnight. (WOKR13 Rochester)
South Lake proud to make the grade Nov 4, 2008
TITUSVILLE -- South Lake Elementary School in Titusville has been around for years, but it's anything but the same old school. Once rated a "D" school, South Lake has been given an "A" for the past six years, which is a source of pride for Principal Nancy Nichols, now in her 11th year at the school ... Another new innovation at South Lake is a program sponsored by NASA and the YMCA designed to close the achievement gap in Title 1 schools by offering after-school programs, tutoring, teachers'... (Florida Today)
Possible firearms use at S.L.T. high school Nov 4, 2008
The students at South Tahoe High School were put under a protective measure called Shelter in Place - making sure they did not leave their classes, according to South Lake Tahoe School District Spokeswoman Angie Keil. The vehicle was seen leaving the campus. (KRNV.com, NV)
Chicago woman crushed in chain-reaction crash Nov 3, 2008
A man was also critically injured in the chain-reaction crash Sunday afternoon on South Lake Shore Drive. The Cook County Medical Examiner's office says 48-year-old Ruthie Butler was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and an autopsy was scheduled for Monday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Albany Cops Credit Resident Who Called for Backup Nov 3, 2008
These crimes are just the latest to grab attention in midtown Albany since Richard Bailey died on October 21st after he was shot in the head near the intersection of South Lake Avenue and Yates Street on the night of October 20th. "Right now, we don't know much about the crime and that was one of the big concerns addressed today," says Dan Curtis, President of the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association. (FOX23 News, NY)
At the going down of the sun Nov 1, 2008
He points to the strength of his local RSL sub-branch of South Lake Macquarie. It has about 300 members, a third of them serving personnel, drawn from army, navy and air force, and from service in the last world war, Korea, Malaya and Borneo, Vietnam, Namibia, Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor and Somalia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More Car Break-Ins Oct 31, 2008
Two cars on Mercer Street, two cars on Leonard Place, and four cars in Washington Park near South Lake Ave.. Police say those incidents are similar to a slew of break-ins seen in the Pine Hills neighborhood over the past several weeks. (FOX23 News, NY)
Florida ground game a test Oct 30, 2008
01 100-meter time while still at South Lake (Fla. High has prompted a discussion that he is the fastest player in college football history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Scholarship Fund Oct 29, 2008
Bailey was shot in the head last Monday night on South Lake Avenue, while walking back from a friend's house. He was taken off life support the next day. (FOX23 News, NY)
Lowell's South Shore line on fast track Oct 29, 2008
SOLUTION wrote on Oct 24, 2008 4:21 PM:" Five Hundred million dollars just to get the train on tracks. How are you going to keep paying for the upkeep? Public transportation has never made a profit. It is a dark hole to just keep dumping money into year after year. Just so the developers can build more housing in South Lake County. That is all that is behind this. If the train project comes to life, I hope all of you get good jobs in Chicago. You will need them to pay the high taxes for the... (Munster Times, IN)
A funeral replaces senior's celebration Oct 28, 2008
Bailey, a sociology major from Wantagh, was shot in the head on South Lake Avenue as he walked home from watching a football game. Two hooded figures were seen pedaling bicycles away from the scene. (Albany Times Union)
Funeral for UAlbany Student Oct 28, 2008
Bailey was shot in the head last Monday night on South Lake Avenue, while walking back from a friend's house. He died the next day, after being taken off life support. (FOX23 News, NY)
Number of school students slipping Oct 27, 2008
AREA IV Elementary enrollment: 6,433 Difference from last fall: decline of 199 Secondary enrollment: 5,845 Difference from last fall: decline of 496 Includes Apollo Elementary, Atlantis Elementary, Challenger 7 Elementary, Coquina Elementary, Enterprise Elementary, Imperial Estates Elementary, Mims Elementary, Oak Park Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Riverview Elementary, South Lake Elementary, Astronaut High, Jackson Middle, Madison Middle, Space Coast Middle, Titusville High, Campus Charter,... (Florida Today)
Great road trips snake throughout Alaska, rest of US Oct 26, 2008
For a bird's-eye view, take the ski lift at Heavenly Valley in South Lake Tahoe. Or go over to Squaw Valley and take the tram to the top of the mountain. (Anchorage Daily News)
More Violence in Pine Hills Neighborhood Oct 26, 2008
22-year-old U Albany student Richard Bailey was walking home from a friend's house on South Lake Avenue when he was shot in the head and killed. "It is a few blocks from us so we're a little worried," says U Albany student Anthony Degada. (FOX23 News, NY)
In Albany, a more cautious Friday night Oct 25, 2008
The area is about three blocks from the corner on South Lake Avenue where Richard Bailey, a 22-year-old UAlbany senior, was fatally shot in the head after watching a football game Monday night. Police have made no arrests in connection with Bailey's killing, the city's ninth homicide of the year. (Albany Times Union)
Murder puts Pine Hills on edge Oct 25, 2008
ALBANY Fear and loathing continues across the Pine Hills neighborhood four days after University at Albany senior Richard Bailey was shot to death on South Lake Avenue near Washington Park. Two guys on BMX bikes with hoodies over their heads were seen pedaling away fast from the crime by two witnesses on Monday night. (Albany Times Union)
Panel pushes crisis team Oct 25, 2008
The task force met three days after a University at Albany student, Richard Bailey, was shot and killed on South Lake Avenue near Washington Park. In May, 10-year-old Kathina Thomas was killed by a stray bullet. (Albany Times Union)
Friday's prep football results Oct 25, 2008
Warren Fitzgerald 51, St. Clair Shores South Lake 6. Warren Lincoln 61, Center Line 0. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Student Safety Off Campus Oct 25, 2008
The community has been on edge since Monday night, when 22-year-old Richard Bailey was shot in the head on South Lake Avenue, on his way home from a friend's place. Bailey, just three blocks from his own home, was walking alone at the time. (FOX23 News, NY)
Neighborhood Reacts to Student Murder Oct 25, 2008
James VanBuren is one of many living on South Lake Avenue in Albany that has changed his daily routine. I used to run all the time. (FOX23 News, NY)
Bailey: A life cut short Oct 24, 2008
A small memorial glows on the sidewalk of South Lake Street on Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Albany, marking the site of the murder of Richard Bailey ... Albany Police Forensic Unit's Victor Pizzola uses a metal detector Wednesday, Oct. 22, to search for evidence near the corner of Yates and South Lake in Albany ... Earlier that afternoon, police were out in force on horseback, in marked and unmarked cars, and walking door-to-door canvassing the area around South Lake Avenue where the 22-year-old senior... (Albany Times Union)
No arrests in killing of UAlbany student, probe continues Oct 24, 2008
ALBANY The investigation continues with no arrests overnight in connection with the death of a University at Albany student gunned down Monday night as he walked on South Lake Avenue. Police said they are continuing to follow leads into the death of Richard Bailey, 22, a senior from Wantagh, who was on his way to his Park Avenue apartment when he was shot around 11:20 p.m. He died Tuesday afternoon when he was taken off life support at Albany Medical Center Hospital. (Albany Times Union)
Retracing the last steps of 'Bailey' Oct 24, 2008
These and other vivid details about Bailey's final moments emerged even as police are working an investigation based on sketchy information provided by two witnesses: Two young men pedaled away quickly on BMX bikes, apparently without robbing Bailey as he lay fatally wounded on the sidewalk near the corner of South Lake Avenue and Yates Street at about 11:20 p.m.. "With the brevity and the violence, this one concerns me more, although they all concern me," said Chief James Tuffey. (Albany Times Union)
Merck cutting 7,200 jobs, including 300 at Seattle research site Oct 23, 2008
About 300 Seattle employees will reportedly be affected by the closure of the site, located in South Lake Union. The company announced the job cuts, 40 percent of which will be in the United States, at the same time it reported its third-quarter earnings that showed profit declined 28 percent because of sluggish sales and restructuring charges. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Would you give up your car to get the Olympics? Oct 23, 2008
(Crains) Would you be willing to give up use of a prized lane on the Kennedy Expressway and South Lake Shore Drive for two weeks to help Chicago win the 2016 Olympics ... Chicago 2016s apparent solution is to use buses, and lots of them, together with dedicated lanes on the Kennedy, South Lake Shore and, likely, along the Midway Plaisance in Hyde Park. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Death grips quiet street Oct 23, 2008
The slaying occurred on South Lake Avenue (Steve Jacobs / Times Union). A discarded piece of crime scene tape rests amid a group of memorial candles along a sidewalk on South Lake Avenue near the corner of Yates Street in Albany, (Michael P. Farrell / Times Union) ... Albany detectives Christine Kelly-Roberts, left, and Mark Sauter, right, move cautiont ape to reduce the size of an investigation area at a shooting scene on South Lake (Cindy Schultz / Times Union). (Albany Times Union)
A vigil for a life cut short Oct 23, 2008
Earlier that afternoon, police were out in force on horseback, in marked and unmarked cars, and walking door-to-door canvassing the area around South Lake Avenue where the 22-year-old senior sociology and criminal justice major was gunned down a few blocks from his apartment on Park Avenue. He had just left a friend's apartment nearby, where he watched the Monday night football game between New England and Denver. (Albany Times Union)
College & crime: Off-campus incidents not always reported Oct 23, 2008
In one 2005 knifepoint attack, a 16-year-old broke into a student's South Lake Avenue apartment, woke her up and raped her. That rape made headlines. (Albany Times Union)
$10K reward offered in killing of UAlbany student Oct 23, 2008
Bailey was shot Monday night as he walked down South Lake Avenue. Police said no arrests have been made. (Albany Times Union)
UAlbany Student Remembered at a Memorial Oct 23, 2008
But the randomness of the shooting on South Lake Avenue isn't far from anyone's minds. One speaker said, "Tonight, do not be fearful, do not be fearful to walk the streets of Albany but be careful when you do so and look out for your brethren.". (FOX23 News, NY)
Reward Offered for Bailey's Killer Oct 23, 2008
Pastor Charlie Muller of Albany's Victory Christian Church is hoping a reward will help solve the mystery of who killed the UAlbany senior near the intersection of South Lake Avenue and Yates Street. "Right now, I believe the police need information," says Muller, whose church also sponsors a gun buy-back program that, so far, has collected 94 guns. (FOX23 News, NY)
Million dollar murder suspect caught in South Lake Tahoe Oct 23, 2008
The South Lake Tahoe Police tracked down a suspect Wednesday with a million dollar warrant for the murder of a Southern California teen. The SLTP say they tracked down suspect Weston Thomas McCahon in the Al Tahoe Track around 1:15 p.m. without incident after detectives and officers worked 24 hours attempting to locate him. (KRNV.com, NV)
UAlbany Senior Dies After Monday Night Shooting Oct 22, 2008
Bailey was shot once in the head as he was walking near the corner of South Lake Avenue and Yates Street at 11:20 on Monday night. Ashley Lutz, who lives across the street from where Bailey was shot, explains, "We were upstairs in the apartment, just hanging out and, all of a sudden, we just heard this loud, 'boom!'". (FOX23 News, NY)
Lewiston Faces: Geboski loves active lifestyle Oct 22, 2008
Occupation: Gerry taught secondary level English and history at St. Clair Shores South Lake High School and Melvindale High School. She then raised her children before substitute teaching at Livonia High Schools for 18 years. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Student Shot In Albany Oct 21, 2008
It happened just after 11:30 last night around South Lake Ave and Yates St.. Investigators say they're still looking for a motive and no arrests have been made. (FOX23 News, NY)
Halloween Weekend Events in Reno an... Oct 18, 2008
The Museum is located at 10 South Lake Street. Call 775-333-9300 for more information. (Suite101.com)
'Li'l Smokey' Gaining Weight Oct 18, 2008
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- A 15-pound bear cub rescued during a Shasta Trinity National Forest wildfire this summer is fattening up at a South Lake Tahoe wildlife center. (KCRA 3, CA)
State high school football scores Oct 18, 2008
New Haven 49, St. Clair Shores South Lake 12. Newaygo 7, Fruitport 6. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Russell says no decision on headquarters move until 2009 Oct 17, 2008
It has been rumored to be looking in Seattle s South Lake Union area. Jennifer Tice, a spokeswoman for the company, declined to give more specific details about its search, except to say it s looking only in Tacoma and Seattle. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Demps provides spark to run game Oct 17, 2008
When Florida offensive coordinator Dan Mullen first started recruiting Jeffrey Demps during his sophomore season at Groveland South Lake there was a sense that he could be special. He wasn't big. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Two arrested in drug bust at Tahoe casino Oct 16, 2008
Ryan Daniel Ferreira, 24, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif. and Garrett Jay Churchill, 24, of Goodyear, Ariz. (KRNV.com, NV)
Munster reopens bridge over Little Cal after complaint by Hammond mayor Oct 14, 2008
Stay in South County wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:21 PM:" "The question then is why would they go past everything they could possibly want right here in south Lake County ... Stay in south County wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:20 PM:" "The question then is why would they go past everything they could possibly want right here in south Lake County ... To Please wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:26 AM:" Let me hip you to a couple things. Munster doesn't have a mayor. He's a town manager enpowered by a 5 member town... (Munster Times, IN)
Gators expecting lots of Visitors Saturday Oct 11, 2008
Florida Gators Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers Florida Athletics on the Scout. (FightinGators.com)
Bye Week Favors Bulldogs Oct 10, 2008
Okahumpka, Fla (South Lake HS). Demps gained a career-high 103 yards on seven carries and scored on touchdowns runs of 48 and 36 yards in Floridas 38-7 win at Arkansas. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Ocoee High golfers win back-to-back meets Oct 10, 2008
Ocoee defeated South Lake 150-161 with top performances by Zach Moore (32), Blake Rainer (38) and Johnathon Jenkins (38). The Knights won a three-way match later in the week by shooting 175 against Cypress Creek (187) and Colonial (224). (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Computer data breach at South Tahoe High School Oct 10, 2008
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) -- A South Tahoe High School student has been arrested on suspicion of hacking into the school's computer system. (KRNV.com, NV)
Q&A With the Men's Gymnastics Freshmen Class Oct 10, 2008
Events: PH, PB, HB Hometown: South Lake Tahoe, Calif ... RS: "I love the urban college experience. Coming from the small town of South Lake Tahoe, everything is very new and exiting in the urban atmosphere at Cal. From riding BART to walking through Sproul Plaza at lunchtime - everyday there is something new going on.". (Calbears.com)
Dimmu Borgir Release Live DVD; Plus Led Zeppelin, Brujeria, & More News That Rules, In Metal File Oct 10, 2008
" To quote "Meet the Parents," we'll look forward to that, Greg. ... The Funeral Pyre and Early Graves will be hitting the road together next month, starting November 7 in South Lake Tahoe, California. Dates are booked through November 21 in Hollywood. ... The latest incarnation of Brujeria, which features Carcass frontman Jeff Walker and Napalm Carcass's Shane Embury, have lined up several U.S. dates for this winter. The band will begin its brief trek November 28 in Denver, and wrap things up... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Is 4-star lineman looking around? Oct 8, 2008
Over the weekend a stir was caused when the web site of a South Carolina newspaper reported that a Florida commitment, four-star Groveland (S.C.) South Lake offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison, was looking to take some official visits. On Tuesday Harrision spoke to GatorBait. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Runners living in fast lane Oct 7, 2008
Demps had 3,162 yards and 39 TDs in his final two seasons at Groveland South Lake. They are adjusting to being pieces of the offense at Florida. (Florida Times-Union)