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Bank of the West temporarily closed due to staffing shortage
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 3:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bank of the West's South Lake Tahoe branch has had to close temporarily due to a staffing shortage. A representative at the bank's branch in Carson City said it is a COVID-related closure and some staff has been in quarantine as they await test results. This has been a problem at many area banks since the pandemic started.
Once staff can be assembled to reopen safely, expect the doors to the branch at 2161 Lake Tahoe Boulevard to open once again.
Tahoe Best in the Basin Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 6:15pm
Seven outstanding restoration, sustainability, and construction projects were recognized as recipients of Best in the Basin awards by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) during an online meeting of the agency’s Governing Board. The projects and programs each exhibit outstanding planning and execution and lead the way in environmental stewardship in the Lake Tahoe Region, according to the agency.
New electric vehicle charging stations at Bank of America in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 5:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Electric vehicle owners can now charge their cars for free at Bank of America’s South Lake Tahoe branch. Three new charging stations have been installed at the bank, located at 3344 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
They have a range in power from 150 kilowatt (kW) to 350kW and were installed through the bank's partnership with Electrify America.
"Bank of America is committed to helping accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and is working to reduce its own operational footprint," a bank representative said in a press release.
Modified and successful Breakfast with Santa held at Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 3:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With most of the Heavenly Holidays events canceled at the Heavenly Village this year, one event was still able to be held - the annual Breakfast with Santa.
The breakfast, moved outside this year due to COVID-19, was held each Saturday in December with the guest stars, Santa and Mrs. Claus. A limited number of tickets were available and each breakfast sold out.
Dragonfly Bagel is a small batch bakery in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
February 28, 2021 (All day)
Dragonfly Bagel Co. is a small batch bakery specializing in bagels. They have been operating as a pop-up for the last three years in South Lake and have recently opened their own permanent location.
Dragonfly Bagel Co. is open every day except Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Their bagels, breads, and pastries are made by hand and from scratch. They are incredibly passionate about their baked goods and love the local community.
For gifts, try a box of bagels or gift cards.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary speaker: James Ellman about his book "Hitler’s Great Gamble”
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 9:59am
Event Date:
November 6, 2020 - 12:00pm
The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club will host researcher and author James Ellman during their virtual meeting on Friday, November 6.
Ellman will discuss his book, Hitler's Great Gamble: A New Look at German Strategy, Operation Barbarossa, and the Axis Defeat in World War II, during the 12:00 p.m. meeting and the public is invited to attend.
Howie’s Top 21 Favorite Halloween Pics
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 7:36pm
There are those that would say 2020 is hands down the scariest Halloween movie ever and yeah, I wouldn’t argue with that. The script for this year has certainly freaked everybody out. Add to that an election year and the advent of modern day zombies who’ve been quarantined a little too long and you have the ultimate scary flick that appears to have no ending. Are you wearing your mask? Yeah, I’d rather be scared by a movie and not real life if that’s okay?
Community food availability spots in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 4:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local community has several different locations that offer food to those who find themselves needing extra groceries during not only the pandemic, but year-round.
The following is a list of locations at this time. All locations are in South Lake Tahoe unless otherwise noted:
Monday
Bread & Broth at St. Theresa Catholic Church Grace Hall foyer door
1041 Lyons Ave. 4:00- 5:30 p.m. A minimum of 4 bags of groceries (staples, fresh
produce, breads, and dairy (plus meat as available) will be provided. Families will receive additional bags.
Column: What constitutes domestic violence?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 7:11pm
Domestic violence, as known as intimate partner violence, is an issue that touches every community. There were 265 reports of domestic violence in South Lake Tahoe, including domestic disturbance, domestic battery, and domestic assault from January 1, 2019, until October 9, 2020. There are many forms of abuse, besides physical assault, that constitute domestic violence.
STPUD candidates respond to questions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 9:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are three open seats on the South Tahoe Public Utility Board of Directors this election season, two for a four-year term and one for a two-year term.
South Tahoe Now reached out to the candidates and below are their answers to a set of questions. For the two four-year terms, incumbent Kelly Sheehan is running for reelection, Duane Wallace is running after being appointed to fill Jim Jones's spot on the board until this election, and they are joined by David Peterson.
Robbery at South Lake Tahoe El Dorado Savings
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 2:14pm
5:00PM Update: This afternoon South Lake Tahoe Police responded to a bank robbery at El Dorado Savings Bank at the “Y.”
Detectives are currently working the case and asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect. The suspect’s race or gender are unknown but they were wearing a grey hoodie, black pants and high-top sneakers, standing at approximately 6 feet tall.
Nominations announced for the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:57pm
The Tahoe Chamber collected 190 nominations from the community for the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Award to celebrate the businesses, non-profits and individuals that make the South Shore of Lake Tahoe so unique. Local businesses have been a resilient backbone of the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and honoring their contributions, achievements and milestones is more important than ever before.
Fundraising underway for South Lake Tahoe man with Stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 6:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local community has been showing their love and support for Chris Hogbin and his family. Chris has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma in his neck, lungs, liver, lymph nodes and bones.
He and his wife Sonnet, and their three children "are doing the best they can under the circumstance but things are tough for them right now," said a story on GoFundMe.
Memorial unveiled during commemorative run/walk for victims of 2011 Carson City IHOP shooting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 9:32am
The Nevada National Guard and Carson City community members took part in a memorial run on Sunday to commemorate the victims of the September 6, 2011 shooting at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP). This is the ninth year a memorial walk/run has been held in memory of Nevada Guardsmen Lt. Col. Heath Kelly, 35, Master Sgt. Christian Riege, 38, Sgt.
Sales of flavored tobaccos and vape juices banned in California
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 12:08pm
Blue Raz Cotton Candy, Peach Green Tea, Pink Spot and Frozen Lime Drop are just a few of the names of flavored tobacco that will no longer be allowed on the shelves in California after Governor Newsom signed SB793 Friday. The bill was created to stop kids from getting addicted to tobacco and vaping and is an addition to existing law, the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Act.
The bill takes effect Jan. 1, 2021.
The ban includes the sale of everything from menthol cigarettes to e-cigarette flavors, including pods for vape pens, tank-based systems, and chewing tobacco.
Volunteers needed for El Dorado County Food Bank giveaway in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 12:30pm
Event Date:
August 26, 2020 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Food Bank of El Dorado County is looking for volunteers to help distribute food to individuals in need on August 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in South Lake Tahoe.
Distribution will be located at St.Theresa's Catholic Church parking lots located at 1041 Lyons Avenue. Volunteers will be bagging up fresh produce and pushing shopping carts full of food to the recipient's vehicles.
If you are interested in volunteering please email info@foodbankedc.org to sign up.
If in need of food assistance, the food giveaway will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
With mural project canceled, Leadership Lake Tahoe gives back to the community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 4:03pm
Leadership Lake Tahoe is a ten-month-long course held every two years on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. It began in 2003 with a mission to identify and develop current and future leaders through a comprehensive program designed to increase knowledge and awareness of the issues and challenges facing our community. At the beginning, the program was sponsored by the Tahoe Douglas Chamber and South Lake Tahoe Chamber, they merged a few years later and became the Tahoe Chamber (or Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce).
Warning on unordered packets of seeds being sent to homes in El Dorado County and around the country
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:16pm
People around the country are receiving mysterious seed packets in the mail from China. While the shipping package may be mislabeled as jewelry or other merchandise, the contents are instead unlabeled seeds.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has become aware of a number of reports regarding these seeds.
Some have been mailed to homes in El Dorado County.
El Dorado County Department of Agriculture officials are instructing residents not to open, plant, or dispose of any unsolicited seed packets received, but to contact their office.
Volunteers spend Tahoe Forest Stewardship day restoring Johnson Meadow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 11:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Johnson Meadow was once used as a post-Gold Rush dairy farm, became a place for summer cattle grazing, and is now being restored as part of the Upper Truckee River watershed. The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) purchased the Johnson Meadow in 2018, a critical step in restoring the river's watershed that contains significant wildlife habitat, including river, riparian, meadow, and upland habitat areas.
Volunteers sought for food bank distribution Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 10:20am
The El Dorado County Food Bank's mobile pantry will be in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, July 22 and they are looking for volunteers to assist with handing out food to the community.
They will be in the parking lot of St. Theresa Church at 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the public, but need volunteers starting at 9:00 a.m.
If you are interested in helping, email them at info@foodbankedc.org to sign up.
Letter: Sell your coins to businesses - from toilet paper shortage to coin shortage
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 6:44pm
The U.S. Federal Reserve has limited the distribution of coin currency due to the Covid-19 Virus.
"Business and bank closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly disrupted the supply chain and normal circulation patterns for U.S. coins. While there is an adequate overall amount of coins in the economy, the slowed pace of circulation has reduced available inventories in some areas of the country," says the Federal Reserve (read more here).
LTCC Foundation's rundraiser Taste of Gold goes virtual
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 12:54pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2020 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation is hosting its annual Taste of Gold fundraiser as a virtual event this year through July 18. Funds raised from this event support the Lake Tahoe College Promise program that provides up to three years of tuition-free college for eligible students of all ages, a free textbook lending library, and the Lake Tahoe Community College Food Pantry, which provides crucial nutrition and personal hygiene products to LTCC’s neediest students.
South Lake Tahoe businesses awarded over $65,000 in COVID-19 grants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eighty-seven small businesses have taken advantage of a special fund created to help them through COVID-19 related challenges.
The City of South Lake Tahoe put $50,000 into the fund and that was combined with other donations managed by the El Dorado Community Foundation. Other partners include the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, and many generous local donors.
Businesses in South Lake Tahoe were awarded $65,579.22.
Governor: Californians must now wear face masks in most public settings
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 1:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As California reaches over 5,000 deaths, Governor Newsom announced Thursday that almost everyone in the state will now be required to wear face masks in public.
“Science shows that face coverings and masks work,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “They are critical to keeping those who are around you safe, keeping businesses open, and restarting our economy.”
Sloan Gordon ~ 8.19.1973 - 5.18.2020
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 4:08pm
August 19, 1973 - May 18, 2020 - Sloan Michael Gordon signed off on a life lived to its very fullest on May 18, 2020. Though taken far too soon, Sloan managed to live 10 lives in the span of his 47 years, punctuated by adventure, mischief, and quality time with his family and friends.
List of weekly food giveaways in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With many people and families struggling to keep food on the table during the pandemic, the South Lake Tahoe community is providing several weekly options as well as special days. Community support of volunteer time and donations has been overwhelming during these trying times.
Friday, May 15
The Nevada Food Bank will be at the parking lot of the American Legion with Christmas Cheer. The truck with fresh produce will be there from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Old Tahoe Pines Campground restoration to include picnic area, parking and trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 7:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - An old campground at the base of Echo Summit in Meyers is undergoing a major transformation that will not only create new wetlands and restore habitat along the Upper Truckee River, it will also create public access.
Work gets underway this week at the old Tahoe Pines Campground on a $1.63M project that will include new accessible-to-all trails, bridge and parking lot, and other features along the river which is Lake Tahoe's largest tributary.
Bank of America in South Lake Tahoe closed this week due to staffing issues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:01am
If you went to the South Lake Tahoe branch of Bank of America on Wednesday, you may have found the doors locked and a sign on the window telling you they were closed until Monday.
A Bank of America representative, Colleen Haggerty, the SVP of media relations, told South Tahoe Now the bank plans on reopening Monday, April 27.
Bread & Broth thanks community as need and program expands
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The commitment of Bread & Broth over the last thirty years has solely focused on the mission to ease hunger in the South Lake Tahoe community. That mission took on new meaning beginning in mid-March with the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak when record numbers of individuals seeking food assistance from the various programs and services provided by B & B.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra's virtual Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 10:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many nonprofits have had to cancel their fundraisers due to the coronavirus, but the ladies of the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club in South Lake Tahoe weren't going to let the virus stop them.
Their 31t annual Elegant Evening was slated to be held at Harrah's Tahoe on April 18 with a sit-down dinner, live music, and dancing, raffle, and auction. The venue closed and restrictions on meeting in groups of over 10 people were created, so what do you do with an event that brings together 500 community members?
Move it online, of course.
Vail CEO and his wife donate $2.5M to communities their resorts are located
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 4:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once again, Vail Resorts' CEO Rob Katz and his wife Elana Amsterdam are giving back to the communities where their employees live and where their company operates.
Today, they announced a donation of more than $2.5 million to provide immediate support to those areas as all contend with the severe impacts of COVID-19.
Immediate emergency relief grants will total $1.5 million and will be distributed to communities including South Lake Tahoe.
Robbery at Wells Fargo in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 12:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is looking for the person who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank inside Raley's at Stateline on Saturday.
SLTPD responded to the call of a robbery at 11:02 a.m. on March 14. An unknown male had entered the store wearing a mask and headed to the bank on the east side. He demanded money from the teller and left with an undisclosed amount of cash and exited the store, heading toward Heavenly Village.
Tahoe Chamber 2020 Business Expo - Canceled
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 5:36pm
Event Date:
May 29, 2020 - 4:30pm
The 2020 Expo has been canceled. They plan on returning in March 2021.
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The annual Tahoe Chamber Business EXPO will be held on Friday, May 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Harrah's Tahoe. It was originally scheduled for March 27 but postponed due to coronavirus concerns.
Family Resource Center “Bookworks” celebrates 27 years serving South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 1:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Family Resource Center (FRC) has been operating the used book store "Bookworks" in the South Lake Tahoe community for the past 27 years.
The nonprofit's store is currently located in the Lakeview Plaza, 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd # 9, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Their current hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Through the generous support of the local community with donations of books and the volunteers who manage the store, there are currently over 5000 books that cover over 160 genres for sale.
Road Beat: 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid still the best of the best
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 11:31am
After testing nearly every hybrid on the market including products from Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Ford. Toyota’s 2020 Avalon hybrid is the best yet (actually it is tied with the Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h which essentially share chassis and hybrid system). Usually, the predominant factor in buying a hybrid is fuel economy and while the Avalon is rated at 43/43/43 mpg which is not the highest rating among hybrids, it can clearly outperform those numbers while doing so many other things extremely well.
Move by Newsom puts South Lake Tahoe parcels on the list for affordable housing projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two parcels owned by the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) appear to be on their way to becoming home to affordable housing projects in South Lake Tahoe.
To address the shortage of housing for Californians, Governor Newsom ordered the Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to identify and prioritize excess state-owned property and aggressively pursue sustainable, innovative, cost-effective housing projects.
The Crossing in South Lake Tahoe sold for $14.8M
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Crossing at Tahoe Valley has been sold by the Sutter Capital Group, the Sacramento-based investment company that bought the struggling factory store property at the Y just over five years ago.
Tahoe Chamber's Connect for a Cause to benefit Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 12:34am
Event Date:
January 23, 2020 - 5:30pm
The Tahoe Chamber’s annual Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer to benefit the local non-profit, Bread & Broth is moving to a new location at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The community is invited to enjoy this fun evening and support Bread & Broth in their fight against hunger in the South Shore.
Christmas Cheer and Nevada Food Bank teaming up for South Lake Tahoe food giveaway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 1:31pm
Event Date:
January 17, 2020 - 11:30am
Christmas Cheer All Year and the Northern Nevada Food Bank have teamed up to provide fresh produce for those in need in the South Lake Tahoe community.
They will be at the American Legion parking lot from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020.
The American Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
TRPA honors 29th annual Best in the Basin award winners
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 6:01pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Six projects were given Best in the Basin awards Wednesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The presentation of the 29th annual winners was made before their board meeting at Stateline.
The TRPA Best in Basin awards program showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
Winners announced at Barton Health's Festival of Trees & Lights
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 9:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The designer holiday-themed trees have filled the room all weekend at the Barton Health Festival and Trees & Lights. There is still one day left for the public to view them as the annual event wraps up on Sunday, December 8.
All of the trees are beautiful and it was a tough decision by a group of community judges to come up with winners of five distinguished categories.
Sierra-at-Tahoe pre-opening Friday with $10 lift tickets - Proceeds to the Food Bank
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 3:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to recent snowfall and with the Thanksgiving holiday in mind, Sierra-at-Tahoe will be running lifts a day early, on Friday, November 29, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a pre-Opening Day event.
Lift tickets will be available for purchase at ticket windows for just $10, with half of all proceeds to be donated to the Food Bank of El Dorado County.
Operations will be limited, with Easy Rider Express and Rock Garden scheduled to spin, conditions permitting.
Sacramento man arrested in connection with South Lake Tahoe mailbox thefts
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 10:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Sacramento man has been arrested as a suspect in a series of mailbox thefts in the South Lake Tahoe area.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) was alerted about missing mail from mailboxes in the Black Bart Avenue area. Reports were created and a vehicle and suspect description were obtained from video in the area. EDSO alerted neighboring agencies.
Hundreds in line as Whole Foods Market opens its doors in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 1:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the doors opened at Whole Foods in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning, the line that had wrapped around the building made its way into the much-anticipated store grand opening.
The line started forming at 6:00 a.m.
South Lake Tahoe produce giveaway
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 11:34am
Event Date:
October 18, 2019 - 12:00pm
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada has teamed up with Christmas Cheer again for a produce giveaway to the South Lake Tahoe community on Friday, October 18, 2019.
They will be at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe from noon to 1:00 p.m.
No documentation is required, just show up and enjoy the fresh fruit and vegetables. The American Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Chamber announces Blue RIbbon Award nominees
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:04pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2019 - 5:30pm
Close to 70 nominees will be celebrated at the 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino. Join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play. Admission to this event is $65 for Tahoe Chamber members and $85 for non-members. Tickets include champagne, wine and full 3-course dinner prepared by Harrah’s executive culinary team. Table sponsorships are also available for purchase.
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge Kids’ Fishing Derby a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 12:20pm
The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosted another successful Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Lake Baron at Tahoe Paradise Park. This was the 17th year the Moose Lodge has hosted this free event for children in the Lake Tahoe area.
Registration began at 8:00 am and wrapped up at 2:00 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, sodas, and water were provided free to all registered children.
Location
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe bank robber faces long prison term after pleading guilty to 19 robberies
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 10:21pm
An Oakland, California man pleaded guilty to being a serial bank robber who committed 19 heists across the Bay Area and Northern California, including South Lake Tahoe, between March 2018 and February 2019.
Duane Kurt Makela, 50, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Francisco Thursday to ten armed bank robberies, seven unarmed bank robberies, and two attempted bank robberies.
Counterfeit $100 bills being circulated in South Lake Tahoe; Police ask for public's help
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is looking for a woman suspected of passing, and attempting to pass, counterfeit $100 bills over the past several days at multiple stores.
Starting on Friday, September 13, SLTPD began to receive reports of a female suspect who was at time accompanied by a male suspect with the bad currency. Throughout the week, the suspect(s) went to multiple stores in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosts 17th annual Kids' Fishing Derby
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 11:12am
Event Date:
September 22, 2019 - 8:00am The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge presents the 17th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 22, at Lake Baron in Tahoe Paradise Park. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All children up to the age of 16 are invited to attend, free of charge, and will be provided free hot dogs, sodas, and chips. Cash savings certificates, provided by El Dorado Savings Bank, will be awarded to the three largest fish caught, and all children will receive a raffle ticket to pick from a large selected of toys and games.
Location
Tahoe Paradise Park
United States
See map: Google Maps
