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South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 10:30pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from May 18 to May 24, 2015. They responded to 167 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/18
Unlicensed driver at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Tahoe Keys Blvd
Trespassing in the 3900 block of Aspen Ave
Resisting in the 800 block of Gardner St
5/19
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Spousal Abuse in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
US Ski Team names nominations for 2015-16 alpine roster
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2015 - 11:02amThe U.S. Ski Team announced its nominations for the 2015-16 season Thursday, identifying 51 total athletes on the A, B, C, and D Teams for next season.
Women
A Team
- Stacey Cook (Mammoth Mountain, CA; Mammoth Mountain Ski Team; 7/3/1984)
- Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA; Squaw Valley Ski Team 3/9/1984)
- Alice McKennis (Glenwood Springs, CO; Rowmark Ski Academy; 9/19/1989)
- Laurenne Ross (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; 8/17/1988)
- Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO; Burke Mountain Academy; 3/13/1995)
Movie screening and faculty discussion mark birthday of Malcolm X
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2015 - 11:34pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2015 - 12:00pm
To help mark the late Malcolm X’s birthday, Lake Tahoe Community College is hosting a screening of his most famous speech followed by a faculty panel discussion on Tuesday, May 19 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room inside the library building.
This is a free event, and the entire community is welcome and encouraged to participate.
Tahoe Talks Series: The Bike's Impact on Tahoe's Economy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 6:28pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2015 - 12:00pm
Biking and walking positively contribute to Lake Tahoe's economy, but by how much? This subject will be discussed during May's Tahoe Talks Brown Bag speaker series on May 20, 2015. This will feature a panel discussion on what is currently known about how biking and walking impact Tahoe's economy, and how we can find out more.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 10:51pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from April 23 to May 3, 2015. They responded to 325 calls during the 11 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
4/23
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Battery in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
4/24
Domestic Battery in the 3500 block of Bobby Grey Circle
Burglary in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 11:31pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of April 16 to April 22, 2015. They responded to 154 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
4/16
Drug Offense in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
Warrant in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd
Fight in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
4/17
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Warrant at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Fairway Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 1100 block of 3rd St
4/18
Ann Lee-Barthel to speak at LTCC: "How to grow a replacement body part"
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/26/2015 - 8:11pm
The LTCC Foundation's Speaker Spotlight Series continues on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room on campus. Ann Lee-Barthel, a biomedical engineering PhD student at UC Davis will present "Tissue Engineering: How to Grow a Replacement Body Part."
Ann will describe her work in growing ligaments in the lab for use in surgical repairs.
Sierra-at-Tahoe's John Rice to discuss drought at next Tahoe Talks
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 9:41pm
Event Date:
April 15, 2015 - 12:00pm
John Rice, the VP and General Manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe, will discuss the impacts of weather patterns on an industry that is very dependent on them at the next Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch series.
The public is invited to the April 15 discussion being held in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch Series to touch on drought and cycling this Spring
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 7:55pm
The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) and its partners continue their lunchtime forum for learning and sharing ideas that strengthen our Tahoe communities.
Topics focus on transportation, environmental, and economic ideas that are pertinent to issues we face today at Lake Tahoe. They are always looking for idea on new topics.
Upcoming Brown Bag events:
Wednesday, April 15 – Dealing with Drought – Stewardship Practices at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: John Rice, VP General Manager Sierra-at-Tahoe
Reno's Jitloff nails third straight national title; Gardnerville's Cohee third
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 9:39pm
SUGARLOAF, ME - Giant slalom specialist Tim Jitloff (Reno, NV – U.S. Ski Team) threw down on bumpy snow at the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships to take his third national title in a row ahead of first run leader Tommy Ford (Bend, OR – U.S. Ski Team). Former University of Utah racer and current Team Geronimo member Nick Cohee (Gardnerville, NV – Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club/Team Geronimo) took third.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 10:00pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of March 12 to March 18, 2015. They responded to 183 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/12
No Arrests
3/13
DUI in the 3800 block of Steven Lane
Threats in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver at Tamarack and Ski Rn Blvd
3/14
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Tahoe Talks Lunch Series Continues March 18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 12:27am
A Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch Series recently launched offers a monthly forum for people to discuss and learn more about ways to strengthen communities, make towns safer for bicyclists and pedestrians, and help protect Lake Tahoe’s amazing natural resources.
Lunches are held monthly at Lake Tahoe Community College. They cover topics ranging from transportation to the economy and the environment, and offer a comfortable, low-key setting for people to discuss and learn about those issues. The events are free to the public.
LTCC Speaker Spotlight Series brings Biologist to Campus
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
March 12, 2015 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Speaker Spotlight Series continues on Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in the Aspen/Board room inside the library building. In the spotlight will be Serena Caplins, a Ph.D. student at the University of California, Davis, who is studying population biology.
Tahoe Talks March Brow Bag Lunch: How to facilitate change with volunteering
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 1:04am
Event Date:
March 18, 2015 - 12:00pm
Jesse Patterson of the League to Save Lake Tahoe will be the guest speaker during March Tahoe Talks. He will speak on "Volunteer Monitoring: How to Facilitate Change through Observation."
LTCC Writers’ Series Brings Short Story Writer, Novelist to Campus
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 12:08am
Event Date:
March 5, 2015 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series proudly presents an evening with novelist Gayle Brandeis and short story writer Dimitri Keriotis on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Aspen Room, inside the library building. The two writers will read selections from their works, answer audience questions, and sign copies of their books, which will be available for sale. This event is free and open to the public.
Medals were elusive for two South Shore snowboarders in X Game Superpipe finals
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/25/2015 - 11:51am
South Lake Tahoe's Hannah Teter and Elena Hight both made it to the Snowboard Superpipe finals Saturday night at the X Games in Aspen, CO but were unable to turn their runs into medal contenders.
Teter, a six time X Game medalist, won the event in 2004 and came in third in 2005, 2009, 2010 and 2012. The 27-year old came in seventh this year with rounds of 51, 48 and 10.66.
25-year old Hight made her tenth appearance at the X Games this weekend. The five time medalist ended in eighth this year with rounds of 21.66, 46 and 32.
South Shore's Jamie Anderson wins Silver at X Games
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/25/2015 - 11:27am
South Lake Tahoe's Jamie Anderson won her 10th X Games medal in Aspen, CO today, bringing home silver.
Anderson led the group of athletes in Snowboard Slopestyle through the first two rounds but failed to land cleanly on the last, allowing defending two time X Game Gold medalist Silje Norendal to win her third straight gold.
Today's event was Anderson's third straight X Game silver.
The Sierra-at-Tahoe snowboarder's medal count for X Games: 4 Gold, 4 Silver and 2 Bronze.
Maddie Bowman wins third straight gold medal at X Games
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 9:03pm
South Lake Tahoe's Maddie Bowman won her third straight gold medal Wednesday in the 2015 Women's Ski SuperPipe final at the X Games in Aspen.
She started off day one of the annual five day event with solid runs of 85.00, 78.00 and 85.66. The silver went to Ayana Onozuka (83.33) and a bronze to Brita Sigourney (78.66).
Bowman, who grew up on the slopes of Sierra-at-Tahoe, tied the late Sarah Burke's three straight X Game golds.
LTCC speaker spotlight series returns to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/20/2015 - 9:43pm
Event Date:
January 28, 2015 - 6:00pm
Speakers from Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and from other colleges and universities will be sharing their knowledge and experiences with students and the community during their upcoming Speaker Spotlight Series.
On January 28, LTCC will feature one of their own, Bruce Armbrust, a Mathematics and Physics instructor at the college. Armbrust will present “Worlds Beyond Our Own,” a look at the history and science behind the search for other planets in our universe.
Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch Series: How to Build a Better Block
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/14/2015 - 12:00am
Event Date:
January 20, 2015 - 11:30am
The next Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch series is Wednesday, January 21st at 11:30 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College in the Aspen Room.
Join Trevor Coolidge, Associate Civil Engineer for the City of South Lake Tahoe for a follow-up to the December webinar “Using Pilot Projects to Implement Protected Bike Lanes.” The presentation will include a discussion with engineers from El Dorado County and Douglas County on the challenges and opportunities related to implementing pilot projects and complete streets in South Shore communities.
In resort towns, working class squeezed out as rich move in
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 4:09pm
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- At first, Loly Garcia didn't have to travel far to her jobs in the chic hotels of this fabled tourist town. She shared a tiny studio apartment with her father, brother and a cousin after arriving from El Salvador more than 20 years ago.
But after she married and wanted a home of her own, she had to drive 23 miles west, past tracts of empty land and vacant mansions whose owners visit only a couple of weeks a year, to the mobile home park where she now lives.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 11:11pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of December 26, 2014 to January 1, 2015. They responded to 204 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
12/26
no arrests
12/27
Stalking in the 3600 block of Rocky Point Rd
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Park Ave
Hit & Run in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
DUI in the 900 block of Edgewood Circle
DUI in the 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Domestic Violence - Battery in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 1:02am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
12/14
2:05 p.m. - Sierra at Tahoe - A 27-YEAR OLD MALE WAS CITED AND RELEASED FOR BATTERY AGAINST A MINOR, A 16-YEAR OLD BOY.
2:23 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd - A 16-YEAR OLD MALE JUVENILE WAS ARRESTED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE JUVENILE TREATMENT CENTER AND BOOKED FOR PROVIDING FALSE
Stormwater Symposium at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/04/2014 - 1:35pm
Event Date:
December 10, 2014 - 5:30pm The public will have a chance to learn about agency efforts to address stormwater pollution and get involved at a stormwater symposium on December 10 at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive, So. Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Olympians to participate in Heavenly Valley's High Roller Hold'Em this spring
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 8:41pm
Event Date:
April 4, 2014 (All day)
Three Olympic athletes from the inaugural USA slopestyle snowboarding team will arrive in South Lake Tahoe this spring to compete in Heavenly Mountain Resort’s signature event, High Roller Hold ‘Em, on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Olympic Gold Medalist Sage Kotsenburg will place his bets against fellow Olympians Billy Morgan and Chas Guldemond, as well as High Roller Hold ‘Em veterans Gjermund Braaten and Eric Willett.
Remember to Vote
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 9:48pm
Event Date:
November 4, 2014 (All day) If you have an absentee ballot and have not mailed it in, there is still a way to make sure your vote is counted! You can turn in your ballot at any precinct location on Tuesday. All precincts are open from 7 am to 8 pm. You can also hand deliver your ballot to the El Dorado County Elections Department, 2850 Fairlane Ct., Placerville or the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk's Office, 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 108, South Lake Tahoe. Ballots must be received by the Elections Department no later than 8 pm on Tuesday.
Below is a list of all locations in El Dorado County's District V:
"Brain Physics" to be presented at LTCC in a free lecture
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 10:31pm
Event Date:
October 27, 2014 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation’s Speaker Spotlight Series continues on Monday, October 27 with visiting speaker Jesse Livezey, a U.C. Berkeley doctoral student. He’ll present a talk about brain physics from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in LTCC’s Board/Aspen Room, inside the library building.
LTCC’s Avalanche Workshop a One-Of-A-Kind Tahoe Event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:16pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2014 - 9:00am
Backcountry explorers, wilderness leaders, ski resort employees and search and rescue personnel: prepare for the winter season by attending the California Avalanche Workshop at Lake Tahoe Community College on Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room. This is a rare opportunity to hear forecasters from all of the California avalanche centers speak and answer questions. In addition, ski guides, pro skiers, snow scientists, and avalanche survivors will present their findings.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 10:16pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of October 3 to October 9, 2014. They responded to 162 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/3
Domestic Battery in the 1000 block of Julie Lane
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
10/4
Spousal Abuse in the 4000 block of Manzanita Ave
10/5
Resisting at Lake Tahoe Blvd & C Street
Unlicensed driver at Tahoe Keys Blvd & Venice Drive
Hear from the candidates during Chamber Forum at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/07/2014 - 9:43pm
Event Date:
October 9, 2014 - 5:00pm
Be an informed voter this November! An educational forum featuring all the candidates on the ballot running unopposed will be held at Lake Tahoe Community College on Thursday, October 9.
The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, KTHO Radio and Lake Tahoe Community College are jointly sponsoring the Candidate's Forum in the Aspen Room, which is in the college's library building, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Health Panel – For Women, By Women
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 3:08pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2014 - 6:00pm The next Free Barton Wellness Lecture will be held on Tuesday, October 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Women: get medical questions answered by two of Barton’s female doctors, Amanda Weavil, M.D., Barton Women's Health, and Kimberly Evans, M.D., Barton General Surgery. Learn the latest about breast cancer and other common cancers that affect women. Female conditions, such as pelvic pain, will also be discussed.
Novelist and Poet to be featured during next LTCC Writer's Series
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/29/2014 - 8:45pm
Event Date:
October 8, 2014 - 7:00pm
Novelist Josh Weil and Poet Travis Mossotti will be at Lake Tahoe Community College October 8 to present their lastest works. They will read selections from their works, answer audience questions, and sign copies of their books which will be available for sale.
Fall Garden Party in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/22/2014 - 10:20pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2014 - 4:30pm
The Sierra Club and Aspen Hollow Nursery are hosting a Fall Garden Party on October 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Learn about native plants while enjoying wine and appetizers during this annual fundraiser. There will also be a raffle.
The Garden Party is at Aspen Hollow, located at 541 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.
The cost is $10.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/22/2014 - 9:34pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between September 12 and September 18, 2014. They responded to 175 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/12
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 4100 block of Manzanita
9/13
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd &* C Street
Spousal Abuse in the 2200 block of Eloise Ave
9/14
Unlicensed Driver in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Both Chambers to host Measure F forums at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/16/2014 - 10:51pmEvent Date:
September 24, 2014 - 5:30pm
The public and media are welcome to attend two forums this September to get educated about LTCC's bond measure, Measure F, which will be on the ballot November 4.
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Measure F workshop on Thursday, Sept. 18 @ 5:30 p.m. in the Aspen/Board room at LTCC.
The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce hosts another informational forum on Measure F Wed. Sept. 24, also at 5:30 p.m. in the Aspen/Board room at LTCC.
Learn about Measure F at Lake Tahoe Community College information session
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 11:21pm
Event Date:
September 18, 2014 - 5:30pm
Learn about Measure F which will be on the November ballot. The bond will bring in millions of dollars to Lake Tahoe Community College to create a new fire academy, upgrades of technology and many other necessary changes.
The meeting will be held in the Aspen Room/Board Room of LTCC on Thursday, September 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
College officials will be hand to answer your questions, discuss how bond money will be used, review the ballot question, and highlight oversight and accountability measures.
Mountain Coworking Alliance allows members to work from California to Colorado
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 9:54pm
This season, skiers and snowboarders can travel to a top-rated ski resorts and have space to work. The Tahoe Mountain Lab opened on Ski Run Blvd last year and gives locals and travelers the opportunity to have a dedicated workspace when they need it and now members can travel to other ski resort towns and use other locations.
Other mountain communities that offer the same workspace opportunities are located in Frisco, Avon, Basalt and Durango, Colorado, Jackson Hole, Wyoming as well as in both North and South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 7:48pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 1 and July 20, 2014.
Calls resulting in arrest:
7/1
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery, Domestic Violence in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/2
Drunk in Public in 900 block of Park Ave
Warrant attempt in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 700 block of San Jose Ave
Garden Tour at South Lake Tahoe home on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/23/2014 - 6:45pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2014 - 2:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe garden of John and Cathy Hindmarsh will be on display Saturday, July 26.
The showing of the garden is hosted by Aspen Hollow Nursery at the Hindmarsh home located at 642 Tehama Drive. Stop by between 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.. Refreshments will be provided and donations to Christmas Cheer are welcome. The event is free and open to the public.
This July featured garden is the first installment of the "South of
South Shore" 2014 open garden tour. The garden was designed and constructed by John Fellows of Aspen Hollow.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/06/2014 - 11:30pm
During the 11 day period from June 20 to June 30, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 315 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/20
Warrant in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Manzanita Ave
Auto Theft, location not given
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
6/21
Trespassing in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2200 block of Dunlap Dr
DUI in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/22
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Aspen Ave
Drunk in Public at Friday & Cedar Avenues
Sierra Club Fundraiser at Stonehenge
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 9:16pm
Event Date:
July 16, 2014 (All day) The Lake Tahoe Area Sierra Club is bringing back their Annual Fundraiser to the incredible Stonehenge residence in Echo View Estates on July 16th. The annual evening of wine, food, and entertainment will also feature several local artists.. The founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir (impersonated by Don Baldwin) will be making an appearance, celebrating the 100th anniversary of his death.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 11:05pm
Between June 6 and June 12, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 170 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/6
Resisting in the 800 block of Secret Harbor Dr
Resisting in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver at Lakeview Ave & Riverside Ave
6/7
DUI in the 1900 block of D St
Unlicensed Driver at Ski Run Blvd & Pioneer Tr
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
Warrant in the 800 block of Patricia Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Kudos: Boy's & Girl's Club of Lake Tahoe Spirit of Spring
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 6:50pm
The Annual Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Spirit of Spring Fundraiser was held on Tuesday, May 13 at Edgewood Tahoe from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
All proceeds from this evening of food and wine will benefit the local kids -- helping them be great!
Guests were treated to name vintages, cordials and beer for the evening courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits and appetizers buffet courtesy of Edgewood Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 1:34pm
For the week between May 2 and May 8, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 166 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/2
Warrant at William and Stockton Avenues
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Odrer in the 2200 block of Royal Ave
Resisting in the 1000 block of Reno Ave
Drug Offense in the 900 block of Park Ave
DUI at Midway and Pentagon Roads
5/3
Threats in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving with a Suspended or Revoked license at Glorene Ave and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public at Lakeview and Pasadena Avenuess
2015 Alpine Ski Team Full of Lake Tahoe Athletes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 9:14pmPARK CITY, UT (May 7) – Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety (Park City, UT), Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO), Bode Miller (Franconia, NH), Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) and Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA) are among the 40 athletes nominated to the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team. The team will formally named in the fall during Nature Valley First Tracks at Copper Mountain, CO – home of the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center.
HIGHLIGHTS
Fourty athletes have been nominated to the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team.
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show This Weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 9:48pm
Event Date:
April 25, 2014 - 4:00pm The Third Annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will take place at the Recreation Center, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe, CA, this weekend. The popular event will be open 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Friday, April 25th,and from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Admission is free to the public.
LTCC Celebrates National Poetry Month With Award Winning Poets
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 10:32pm
Event Date:
April 24, 2014 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series is celebrating National Poetry Month on Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the Aspen Room with poets June Sylvester Saraceno and Laura Wetherington. These award-winning poets will read from their works, engage the audience with a Q and A, and sign copies of their books. The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for purchase.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/09/2014 - 9:37pm
During the week of January 31 to February 6, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 174 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/31
Petty theft in the 3700 block of Aspen
Driving on a suspended license at the corner of Alameda & Harrison Avenues
2/1
DUI at the corner of Chonokis & Rocky Point Roads
Under the influence of drugs in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Auto Theft in the 1200 block of Beecher
2/2
DUI in the 0 block of Montreal
Drunk in Public at the corner of Ski Run Blvd & Mackedie Way
South Lake Tahoe Residents Have Many Upcoming Opportunities to be Involved in the Future of the City
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2014 - 9:02pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is encouraging residents to be informed and engaged in the community and is offering several opportunities in the coming weeks to do just that.
"In an engaged community, every person has the information, the opportunities and the support needed to take action and lead change throughout their lives," according to the Knight Foundation. "When people become involved, and exercise their full democratic rights, they make their lives and those of others better."
Ten Lake Tahoe Area Athletes Part of Olympic Contingent Headed to Sochi
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:32pm
The USA has a record 94 athletes headed to Sochi, Russia for the 2014 Olympic games next week.
Here is a list of the teams (Lake Tahoe, Reno and Truckee athletes in bold):
2014 OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDING HALFPIPE AND SLOPESTYLE NOMINATIONS
Men’s Alpine Snowboarding
Justin Reiter, Steamboat Springs, CO (2/2/1981)
Men’s Halfpipe
Greg Bretz, Mammoth Lakes, CA (12/19/1990) *
Danny Davis, Truckee, CA (6/22/1988)
Taylor Gold, Steamboat Springs, CO (11/17/1993)
Shaun White, Carlsbad, CA (9/3/1986) *
Women’s Halfpipe
