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Hugelkultur Planned for South Lake Tahoe Community Garden
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/02/2014 - 10:18pm
Hugelkultur (HOO-gul-culture) meaning hill culture or hill mound. It turns woodsy compost into the base of sustainable gardening with the use of very little water.
This word may not be in everyone's vocabulary (yet) but residents in South Lake Tahoe will soon be seeing this demonstrated if the community garden at Bijou Park is approved by the City Council.
South Lake Tahoe Man Arrested in Shooting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 5:05pm
A shooting Wednesday in the Bijou area of South Lake Tahoe led to the arrest of 22 year old Angelo Anderson.
Police officers responded to multiple reports of a man discharging shots at a moving vehicle as it traveled on Fawn Way, which is located between Highway 50 and Glenwood 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."
61.8% of South Lake Tahoe Students Receive Free or Reduced Cost Lunches
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 2:37pm
In a community where the economy and weather affect jobs and business levels, perhaps no better indicator is the number of South Lake Tahoe school students who are dependent on the free or reduced cost school lunch program.
Currently, 61.8% of all students are on these programs in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, ranging from a high of 81.3% of the students at Tahoe Valley Elementary to a low of 19.3% at the Environmental Science Magnet School.
It takes a Community to Make a Difference and What a Difference a Year Makes
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 6:21pm
As 2013 draws to a close, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of many this year. It was just a few short years ago, in the midst of the Great Recession, both public agencies and private companies throughout the basin were in the middle of layoffs, service reductions and unemployment hovering above 17%. Concerns regarding economic recovery were significant. Rather than buckling under, we buckled down, got things done and prepared for recovery.
A Time of Giving: Moose Lodge Leads Effort to Help Out 20 South Lake Tahoe Families
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 1:08am
The Christmas season is a bit brighter for 20 South Lake Tahoe families who all received boxes full of food donated by the local Moose Lodge and their community partners. During the past week, students at Bijou Community School decorated the boxes which held the food donations.
In order to help the families, who are part of the Family Resource Center, Moose Lodge member Robbie Koth conducted a donation drive in the community. He raised enough to donate a large ham and food supplies to each family.
Festive Fire Trucks Tour South Lake Tahoe Neighborhoods For The Holidays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/10/2013 - 9:21am
The City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and the Lake Valley Fire Department have announced their Christmas Fire Truck tours for the season:
In the city limits the fire truck leaves Station 2 at 5 pm each night and runs their route until 8 pm.
Tuesday, Dec 10 - Venice/Tahoe Keys Area
Wednesday, Dec 11 - Glenwood
Thursday, Dec 12 - Keys Blvd/State Streets
Friday, Dec 13 - South Y/Tata
Saturday, Dec 14 - Barton/Tahoe Island
Sunday, Dec 15 - Al Tahoe
Monday, Dec 16 - Springwood/Bijou Pines
Tuesday, Dec 17 - Main Areas along Hwy 50
Wednesday, Dec 18 - Stateline/Hotels
TRPA Approves the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/20/2013 - 3:31pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe's vision to recreate a community that encourages revitalizing commercial and residential areas got one step closer today with the TRPA's adoption of the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan. The area involved is the Highway 50 corridor from Fairway Ave at Bijou, up and down Ski Run Boulevard, and up to the Stateline.
Outdated development and pollution in the core of South Lake Tahoe could be on their way out with the adoption today of the City of South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board.
American Century Golf Championship Distributes Over $145,000 to Local Non-Profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 5:54pm
Twenty-eight area nonprofits were awarded $85,000 in donations from the 2013 American Century Championship. In a ceremony on Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed the checks through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot Fun Run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 8:37am
Event Date:
November 17, 2013 - 10:00am
Find your inner turkey and run like there's an oven warming up for you!!! Thanksgiving themed costumes are a must at the South Tahoe Turkey Trot!
Prizes for Best Costume and Most Ridiculous Costume to Run In!!! Register by Saturday, November 16 at http://www.tahoefunruns.com/
The Turkey Trot will take place at Bijou Park located at 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd. The fun starts at 10 am.
The South Lake Tahoe Winter of 51/52 and Other Great Stories
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 12:15am
Dubbed the "All Star Panel," a group of long time local residents shared stories of a South Lake Tahoe most of us never experienced. The seven panelists have lived in Lake Tahoe a combined 600 plus years and shared some great stories with the overflowing crowd at Camp Richardson Lodge on Tuesday evening. In fact, the number of long time locals in the audience was very evident since their combined years of living in Lake Tahoe was over 1880!
Dave Wakeman, South Lake Tahoe resident since 1947
South Lake Tahoe Successes Highlighted in Today's State of the City Address
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 3:38pm
Mayor Tom Davis touched on more than a couple of dozen points during his State of the City Address which was presented to an overflowing full house at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Among the Davis's highlighted city successes for the year:
Linear Park - Over $600,000 was spent on a paved bike path, landscaping and an additional 22 lights on a stretch from Wildwood Avenue to just before Pioneer Trail.
South Lake Tahoe Police Arrest Report
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2013 - 5:06pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the following calls:
Arrests
9/27
Battery on the 900 block of Friday Avenue
Drug offense on the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
9/28
Tampering with a vehicle on the 400 block of Ala Wai
DUI on the corner of Reno Avenue & Chris Avenue
9/29
Evading on the 900 block of Star Lake Road
Child Abuse on Lake Tahoe Blvd
9/30
Drunk in Public on the 900 block of Bal Bijou Road
Drunk in Public on the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/2
Unlicensed Driver on the corner of Sky Meadows Ct and Tahoe Keys Blvd
Fun Runs This Weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2013 - 9:09am
Event Date:
October 13, 2013 - 10:00am
The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Tri Club have partnered to provide a series of three fun runs this Fall season including Tahoe’s Freakin’ Fun Run, Turkey Trot and Jingle Jog.
The 1st Annual “Tahoe’s Freakin’ Fun Run” will be held this Sunday, October 13th at Lake Tahoe Community College Playfields located at 1300 Al Tahoe Blvd. The Fun Run will begin at 10am and participants are encouraged to dress in Halloween attire with prizes for Best Costume and Most Ridiculous Costume being awarded.
Dog Agility Park Opening Celebrated by Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 10:17pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association (SLTPCA) worked in partnership to install several pieces of custom dog agility equipment at Bijou Park. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held on Sunday, September 22nd to celebrate the opening of the Bijou Dog Agility Park.
Bijou Community Park is Revamped During 4th Annual Vail Resorts Echo Day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 2:05pm
Employees of Heavenly and Kirkwood Mountain resorts and their friends and family members teamed together for the 4th Annual Vail Resorts Echo Day on Sunday, September 21st. The 312 participants volunteered to revamp Bijou Community Park, putting in a combined effort of 936 volunteer hours Saturday. Volunteers laid sod to build a family picnic area, painted signs and picnic tables, planted shrubs, cleared bushes, redistributed wood chips, resurfaced the skate park, raked the volleyball courts, picked up trash, and cleaned up the bicycle path along Al Tahoe Boulevard.
Every Dog Has It's Day and in Tahoe it's Sunday!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/19/2013 - 4:44pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2013 - 1:00pm
It may not look like it today, but by Sunday the Bijou Dog Park Agility Course will have its grand opening. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 1 pm on Sunday at Bijou Community Park.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association (SLTPCA) has worked for over a year to move this course from a dream into a reality.
Tahoe Tri Club Creates Three Reasons To Get Out and Run
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/17/2013 - 10:27am
Tahoe Tri Club has teamed up with the City of South Lake Tahoe to host three family races in a new series called “Run Through The Holidays.” The three races will be themed to match each of the holidays coming up this fall. The events will infuse fitness and fun into what can often be a stressful time of year. The holiday season is a time to spend with family and create memories, and this is just one more way to do that.
Low-Cost Community Flu Clinics Announced in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/13/2013 - 11:12pm
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division will begin conducting low-cost community flu vaccination clinics in South Lake Tahoe starting September 25.
Flu shot clinics:
September 25, October 9, October 23, & October 30 from to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.
October 16 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bijou School, 3501 Spruce Avenue, in the Teachers’ Lounge, South Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Enrollment Up
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2013 - 7:14pm
For the first time since 1996, enrollment in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District appears to be on an upward trend. There are 102 new students in the district so far this school year, bringing the total number of students currently enrolled to 3,832.
This figure is still far below the number of students attending local school in the 1996-1997 school year when there were 5,978 in grades K to 12.
The breakdown of students at the district's 6 schools:
Bijou Community School – 572
Sierra House Elementary School 493
The Result of Five Years of Planning and Building to be Unveiled Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/22/2013 - 6:48pm
There will be a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at South Tahoe High to celebrate the newly completed Sports Medicine Building on Friday, August 23 at 10 am. The public is invited to attend and tour all of the new buildings. The ceremony will include messages by Lake Tahoe Unified School District Superintendent Dr. James Tarwater , school board, community and student members. View the program.
Quick Moving Storm Hits South Lake Tahoe Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 6:46pm
A storm passed through South Lake Tahoe early Tuesday evening bringing gusty winds, rain and dropping penny-size hail. Many streets through the town were flooded, including a large section of Highway 50.
The National Weather Service in Reno said the storm brought torrential rain and wind gusts of 45 mph.
South Lake Tahoe and canine association team up to install agility equipment at Bijou Dog Park
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 5:30pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association are working in partnership to prepare and install the agility equipment at the Bijou Park.
After careful consideration and discussions with all of the City Departments involved in this project it has been decided that the dog agility park will be located across from the dog park instead of inside the current dog park. We believe this is a better option and will be easier to maintain.
Attempted bank robbery at El Dorado Savings
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/25/2013 - 5:27pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to help identify a suspect, who attempted to rob the El Dorado Savings Bank located at 3443 Lake Tahoe Blvd, in the Bijou Shopping Center, at about 3:30 this afternoon.
July recognized in South Lake Tahoe as 'Parks Make Life Better' month with photo contest
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 06/29/2013 - 10:48pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services Department is celebrating July 2013 as “Parks Make Life Better” month as recognized by the California Park and Recreation Society.
July 4 Fireworks over Lake Tahoe: Best views and how to take really cool photographs
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/28/2013 - 9:14am
As Lake Tahoe prepares for its premiere eye-candy fireworks extravaganza over the sky Thursday night, Jack Durst at the website Fabulous Lake Tahoe offers these great tips in the video below on how to effectively take Fourth of July fireworks photographs and video.
South Lake Tahoe awarded $3 million stormwater grant
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 2:48pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe has been awarded a competitive grant from the State Water Resources Control Board through the Proposition 84 Stormwater Grant Program (SWGP).
A total of $42 million was available for Round 1 Implementation projects throughout the State that are designed to reduce and prevent stormwater contamination of rivers, lakes, and streams. The City was one of the 37 applicants to make it through the first round of the application process, and one of only 24 applicants selected for funding.
South Lake Tahoe celebrates Earth Day at Bijou Community Park
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 9:16pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2013 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival will kick off Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.
Earth Day recognizes, celebrates and promotes our region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues.
Bring your friends and family to learn about ways to counteract global climate change through recycling and composting, alternative energy, water conservation, sustainability, and reducing our ecological footprint.
Bijou Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe has earliest opening day in history
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 4:25pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe opened the Bijou Golf Course for the season Monday, marking the earliest opening day in its history.
“We’ve never had the opportunity to open this early due to seasonal weather, so we are very excited to have these Spring conditions early in the year so that the golfers can start early,” said Parks Supervisor Greg Ross.
The golf course will remain open subject to weather closures for the rest of the season. Current residential rates are $15 for 9 holes and $12 for 9 holes at twilight.
Police look for man who robbed South Lake Tahoe bank
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 5:58pm
South Lake Tahoe police are looking for a man who robbed the El Dorado Savings Bank in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard Thursday at around 2 p.m.
The suspect is described as a white male in his mid-20s, with a black hoodie and snow googles. He is described as being slight to average build with scruffy facial fair and a black patch of hair on his left cheek, similar to a mole. He was wearing blue pants, black jacket with leather sleeves, similar to a letterman's jacket, South Lake Tahoe police report. No weapon was seen.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making Bingo Night possible
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 12:08pmBijou Community School PTA hosted its first-ever Bingo Night on Thursday in the cafeteria. The event was possible thanks to the generous donations from our community. Thank you to all the parents w...
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department Has Begun Its Holiday Route
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 7:56amThe South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has begun handing out candy canes from the decorated fire truck driving throughout the community through Dec. 23. Each night, the holiday truck will make its way through specific sections of the City and the complete schedule is listed below.
These scheduled dates will be dependent on the weather, and may be changed due to driving conditions or emergency responses.
Sand bags available for South Shore Lake Tahoe residents
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 10:49pmThe South Lake Tahoe Fire Department would like to remind residents that sand bags are available at Fire Station 3 located at 2101 Lake Tahoe Boulevard (near the “Y”) and at Bijou Park located at 1201 Al Tahoe Boulevard. There is no cost for the sand bags and residents are limited to ten (10) sand bags per household.
To pick-up your sand bags at Fire Station 3, access the rear of the property from James Avenue. At the back of the station is a large sand mound and residents can fill their own bags. Bags and shovels are located in a bin next to the sand mound.
Neighborhood Service Team Area 5 Meeting
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 11/17/2012 - 1:02amEvent Date:
December 5, 2012 - 6:00pm
South Lake Tahoe's regular neighborhood community meetings continue Wednesday, Dec. 5 for the Service Team Area 5 part of the city. This includes the Rancho Bijou and Bijou Acres. The meeting will be at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 6 p.m. 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Kudos & Kindness: Ernie's hosts fundraiser for school
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 6:00amThank you Paul and Judy Bruso of Ernie's Coffee Shop for hosting another (I believe it is about their 120th for the community) burger night for the Two Way Immersion Program at Bijou Community Scho...
American Century delivers $64,500 to Lake Tahoe South nonprofit organizations
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 4:53pm
The 2012 American Century Championship continues to benefit Tahoe South as the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed $64,500 to 23 non-profit groups through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
Snow safety outreach program focuses South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 5:36pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Public Works Snow Removal Operation visited Sierra House Elementary Schools kindergarten and first grade classes to promote snow safety today. Street Supervisor Azril Kalik shared important safety reminders to Ms. Wilson and Ms. Tabor’s first graders.
“When you see the snow removal machines in your neighborhood, it’s important to go inside and play to remain safe. Remember to keep toys, sleds, shovels and your pets out of the road so they do not get damaged,” said Kalik.
Kudos & Kindness: Community came together to build native gardens
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 6:00amBijou Community School has once again benefited greatly from the kindness of our community! More than 40 Bijou parents, staff, and students along with a few South Lake Tahoe Rotarians built two bea...
Students express themselves through art
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 6:00amWhen Bringing Art to Schools Director Penny Fairfield arrives at the Bijou Community School to collect students' artwork, she's often greeted by the an enthusiastic refrain. "'The art lady is he...
Dog agility equipment coming to Bijou dog park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 6:00amFido won't be limited to fetch and tug-of-war games at the Bijou dog park this fall if the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association has anything to say about it. Sgt. Josh Adler with the SLTPC...
South Lake Tahoe Homes Listed and Sold last week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 4:43pmThe South Lake Tahoe real estate market continues to see a lot of action. During the week of October 1-8, 13 homes entered the market while 6 left the market since they closed escrow.
Conservancy seeks clean pine needles for restoration project
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 11:51amCalifornia Tahoe Conservancy needs clean pine needles for a resoration project along Bijou Meadow.Pine needles must be free of pine cones, trash, lawn clippings and pet waste in order to facilitate...
Inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, more than just a jubilee
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:58pm
A new name and new partnership fashioned after health, recreation and fun; South Lake Tahoe’s inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees on Saturday, September 8 to Bijou Community Park. This new festival was crafted by Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe to bring children, families and individuals together for health education and non-stop excitement.
Biliteracy at Bijou
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:00amSigns and announcements written in Spanish line the halls in the Bijou Community School. A third-grade class down the hall learns the story of Mulan, all in Spanish, while one of the kindergarte...
South Lake Tahoe Homes Sold Last Week
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 10:07pmTwenty homes closed escrow in South Lake Tahoe during the week of September 4-11, 2012. Homes are continuing to sell at a very rapid pace!
Tahoe Derby Dames final home bout of the season on Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 4:22am
Tahoe Derby Dames, Live Flat Track Roller Derby will be at Bijou Community Park, 6 p.m. All ages, families welcome. This will be the last home bout of the season. The Dames Green Team will go against Merced's Grim Reap-Hers. TDD's Black Team will go against Reno's Battle Born Derby Demons. Gates open at 2 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs as seating is limited. Tickets $10 in Advance and $12 at the door.
Go to www.tahoederbydames.com.
Bands for Bikers Fundraiser
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 9:48amA Bands for Bikers fundraiser will be at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., beginning at 5 p.m. TAMBA and the SLT BMX Association, in conjunction with the Tahoe Basin Land Management Unit of the Forest Service will hold this fundraiser to build a pump track and mountain bike skills park at Bijou Community Park. Fundraiser includes bands, bmx bike demonstrations, silent auction, music and food.
Bijou Bike Park construction delayed until summer 2013
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 6:00amNestled at the end of Lyons Avenue, a series of dirt jumps and broad ramps make up the South Lake Tahoe BMX park. It's quiet in the middle of the day, but on Tuesday and Thursday evenings riders...
