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Letter: Community support will help The Girl's Project
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 4:48pm
Community support is needed to help the girls participating in "The Girl's Project," an empowerment group focusing on the needs of young women in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Tahoe Youth and Family Services started “The Girl’s Project” in 2010 with the vision to empower high risk young girls in our community to become more confident and influential women later in life. The Girl’s Project originally began in three of our local elementary schools, Tahoe Valley Elementary, Sierra House Elementary and Bijou Elementary and has now expanded and includes the South Tahoe Middle School.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 9:12pm
The following are the 73 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from July 13-18, 2017.
7/13
00:14 - 2500 block of Chris Ave - Public service assistance, other
00:33 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Transfer
03:42 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Transfer
09:08 - 1200 block of Bonanza Ave - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
08:51 - 1600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:56 - 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 321 calls between July 4 - July 10, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
7/4 (74 calls)
2:33 a.m. - Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Long Valley Ave
5:06 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
5:08 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
5:25 p.m. - DUI at Statelin Ave & Cedar Ave
11:20 p.m. - DUI in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/5 (60 calls)
USFS to start chemical treatment of invasive species in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 1:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting later this month, the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will start using chemical treatment to try and eradicate, control and contain known infestations of invasive plants. Their focus will be on 90 sites covering 18.25 acres of sites inside the Lake Tahoe Basin.
South Lake Tahoe road lined with spectators for 4th of July parade
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 8:40pm
For the second year in a row the City of South Lake Tahoe hosted the annual 4th of July parade through town, bringing hundreds of spectators and participants.
Over 75 vehicle and float entries were joined by more than 200 walkers and cyclists along the route which went along Lake Tahoe Boulevard from the Y to Bijou Park. Hundreds of holiday revelers lined the street wearing red, white and blue, cheering and waving as the parade went by.
Guide to enjoying South Lake Tahoe fireworks, and helping clean up on the 5th
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:53am
Event Date:
July 4, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To get a front row seat to one of the best fireworks shows in the country, it takes some planning. It will be crowded no matter where one goes along the Lake Tahoe shore, so pack your supplies for the day, relax, and enjoy.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 11:35pm
The following are the 74 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from June 20-26, 2017.
6/20
09:26 - 2200 block of Lupine Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:00 - Stockton Ave at William Ave - Vehicle accident with injuries
14:40 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
18:46 - 1400 block of Melba Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
18:54 - 1000 block of Julie Ln - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
TRPA, Keep Tahoe Blue and area schools log big miles during Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 9:14am
Staff with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue) took the top prizes in the 2017 Tahoe Bike Challenge, while hundreds of Tahoe youth rode in increasingly large bike-to-school events.
Each year, for the first two weeks of June, hundreds of Tahoe residents and visitors participate in the Tahoe Bike Challenge. In teams or as individuals, participants join a friendly competition to see who can replace the most car trips with trips by bicycle.
South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade and BBQ
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 4:29pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2017 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Over 75 float and vehicle entries as well as over 200 walkers will be participating in the 2nd annual City of South Lake Tahoe's 4th of July parade.
The July 4 parade will start at 10:00 a.m. at the "Y," where Highways 50 and 89 intersect, and follow Highway 50 to Al Tahoe Boulevard and end at Bijou Park where a family friendly After Party will take place immediately following the conclusion of the parade. There will be a BBQ at the party with all proceeds going to the American Legion.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 8:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to 235 calls from May 26 - June 19, 2017.
05/26
10:46 - 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:44 - 3700 block of Montreal Rd - Medical assist, assist EMS crew
14:24 - 700 block of Eloise Ave - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
15:02 - 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
20:48 - 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Vehicle accident with injuries
California Tahoe Conservancy gives over $400k to West Shore forest health
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 10:08pm
LAKE TAHOE - The California Tahoe Conservancy Board today authorized $414,074 to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for projects that improve forest health and reduce the risk of wildfire at Tahoe State Recreation Area and Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. The funding is the first allocation of more than $6.8 million in Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act funds awarded to the Conservancy at last year’s Presidential Summit.
Appeal to the Bijou Park Creek Marketplace withdrawn
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 11:18am
The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of the Bijou Park Creek Marketplace (former Knights Inn) project has been withdrawn. The City appreciates the Appellant’s admission of the project’s benefits to the environment and her disclaim of the appeal.
LTUSD celebrates 20 retirees with 551 combined years of service
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 9:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District is losing a lot of experience as 20 of their employees are retiring after a combined 551 years of collective service in education. The four retiring food service employees alone had 107 years of working with LTUSD.
During a ceremony on Tuesday, the following retirees were honored:
Certificated Staff:
Roy Benavidez – Biology Teacher, STHS, 29 years of service
Therese Colwell – P.E. Teacher, STMS, 27 years of service
Mitch Delacour – ILA, Independent studies Teacher, 39 years of service
Opinion: LTUSD Board celebrates student successes; Looks to address challenges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 8:22pm
It is that time of year again. It is time for the youth in our beautiful community to take the big plunge. We, the members of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education wish to congratulate each and every member of South Tahoe High School and Mount Tallac High School class of 2017 for all their hard work, not just for the last 4 years, but for the last 12. We are deeply proud of our seniors, and we hope that moving forward you never forget the closeness and care of a community like South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 8:24pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to 71 calls from May 19-25, 2017.
May 19
10:40 - 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Smoke detector activation, no fire/ unintentional
13:53 - 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Assist police or other governmental agency
18:30 - 3600 block of Aspen Ave - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
21:13 - 1100 block of Stockton Ave - Public service
May 20
07:43 - 600 block of Tahoe Island Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Space available for South Lake Tahoe 4th of July parade
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 3:40pm
After a very successful inaugural 4th of July parade in 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe is doing it again in 2017. They have invited everyone to participate with a float, band, bicycle group, walkers or whatever other unique way to celebrate the nation one can come up with. Showcase your organization while joining with the entire community in celebrating Independence Day.
All businesses, organizations, community members, sports teams and bands are invited to be in the parade and floats are encouraged! It is free to participate.
City's business plan presented; Public encouraged to review
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 8:30am
Every two years a new business plan is presented to the South Lake Tahoe City Council, outlining goals, the vision and strategic priorities. This is done after each election.
In February, City staff, Council and community members got together for a two-day strategic planning session, and the results that came out of that were put into the 2017/18 South Lake Tahoe Business Plan.
Last chance to buy tickets for Tahoe Women's Commuity Fund Grants Gala
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 7:27am
Friday is the last day for online ticket purchases for the Tahoe Women's Community Fund second annual Grants Gala which will be held on Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat. They will be awarding grants to their 2017 recipients and hearing back from their 2016 winners on how their funds were put to use.
Bijou Market Place approved by South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 8:44pm
Going away is the Knight's Inn, and in its place will be Bijou Market Place. Halferty Development today announced the name of their South Lake Tahoe project that was formerly known as Bijou Park Creek Watershed Management Southwest Corner Project.
During Thursday's Planning Commission meeting, the commissioners unanimously adopted the resolution that certified the project's Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Initial Environmental Checklist and Mitigated Finding of no significant affect. They also approved the permits so now Halferty Development can move forward.
City of South Lake Tahoe sells property to Halferty Development for $3.1 million
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 4:26pm
Portions of the land where Knight's Inn currently sits and the corner lot at Ski Run Boulevard and Highway 50 were sold today to the Halferty Development Corporation for $3,100,000.
During a special meeting of the City Council two agreements were approved. The first was a Commercial and Disposition and Development Agreement (CDDA) and the second was a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of South Lake Tahoe and Halferty.
Almost 1,500 lbs of trash collected during Clean Tahoe's “Spring Clean”event
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 11:31am
After the record-breaking winter we experienced in South Lake Tahoe, we also saw record-breaking amounts of litter throughout our community as the snow melted. On Saturday May 6th, 118 volunteers scoured South Tahoe neighborhoods to help clean it up and kick off the summer with a litter-free town. The groups covered fifteen different locations and gathered 1,484 pounds of trash and debris from our environment.
Several pounds of prescriptions gathered during area Drug Take Back Day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 9:36pm
Law enforcement agencies and volunteers around the country participated in Drug Take Back Day on April 29, taking tons of medications off of the streets.
Both Douglas County and the City of South Lake Tahoe took part. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office had their Citizen Patrol volunteers staff five locations both at the lake and in the valley. They didn't measure the drugs in pounds, but in box fulls.
Staff was able to turn in 18 boxes of medications, which was more than last October’s collection.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 7:30am
The following are the 101 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from April 17-30, 2017.
4/17
08:04 - 4000 block of Cedar Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
07:33 - 2000 block of Pinter Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with 11:36 - 900 block of Lodi Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:41 - 1200 block of Meadow Crest Dr - Smoke detector activation, no fire/ unintentional
14:31 - Kirkwood Avenue - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
Cram-a-Cruiser food drive to be held this Saturday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 6:23pm
Event Date:
May 6, 2017 - 10:00am
Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) is holding their popular Cram-a-Cruiser food drive at South Lake Tahoe’s Grocery Outlet on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/29/2017 - 11:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 182 calls between April 17-23, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
4/17
Arson in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Road - man accused of setting co-worker's car on fire
4/18
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
Evading at Armstrong/O'Malley Avenues
4/19
Warrant in the 3500 block of Bobby Grey Cir
Domestic Battery in the 3500 block of Bobby Grey Cir
4/20
100s join People's Climate March in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/29/2017 - 7:31pm
People marched to the White House. People marched in New York. People marched in London, and people marched in South Lake Tahoe.
According to organizers, an estimated 400-500 people marched from Lakeview Commons to Earth Day festivities at Bijou community Party Saturday morning. South Lake Tahoe marchers were young, old, two-legged and four-legged, with many carrying signs to promote the protection of the environment.
Full schedule of events in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 10:28am
There is a full slate of events in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area this weekend. On Al Tahoe Boulevard, one can hit the Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show, Earth Day, and Ladies' Morning Out on Saturday.
National Drug Take Back Day in South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 4:37pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2017 (All day)
Thousands of communities across the United States will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration “National Drug Take Back” day scheduled for Saturday, April 29 in South Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove, and spots in the Carson Valley.
46,000 people a year die from drug overdoses and more than half of those die from prescription opioid overdoses. Four out of five new users of heroin began with abusing prescription opioids.
People's Climate March in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2017 - 10:36am
Event Date:
April 29, 2017 - 10:00am
The People's Climate Change March in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 29 will bring together families and community members concerned with protection of climate and the environment, beginning at Lakeview Commons at 10:00 a.m.
From the Commons, marchers will head over to Bijou Park for the local Earth Day celebration where presentations will take place.
South Lake Tahoe Earth Day to be celebrated April 29
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 12:54pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2017 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe celebration of Earth Day will be on Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bijou Community Park. The North Shore will be holding theirs on April 22.
Earth Day South Lake Tahoe style features a full day of education on ways to counteract global climate change through recycling and composting, alternative energy, water conservation, sustainability, and reducing our ecological footprint. For over a decade, volunteers from the Tahoe Earth Day Foundation have put on the event for all ages.
ADVANCE workshop series in South Lake Tahoe offers help to families
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 12:26pm
Event Date:
April 25, 2017 - 5:00pm
Enriching your life while simultaneously connecting with your children on both an academic and personal level is a challenge all families face. Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is extending their parent support programs by offering the Helping Parents ADVANCE Workshop Series at no charge.
Their second workshop will be on April 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bijou Elementary School located at 3501 Spruce Ave in South Lake Tahoe. All attendees are invited to a free dinner, too.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund holding annual Grants Gala
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 11:50am
Event Date:
May 18, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Women's Community Fund will be holding their second annual Grants Gala on Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat. They will be awarding grants to their 2017 recipients and hearing back from their 2016 winners on how their funds were put to use.
The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund is a collective giving organization that was created in 2015. Members donate money and then through a simple grant making process, proceeds are awarded to nonprofits that address pressing issues facing the communities of Lake Tahoe.
Help available for keeping unused drugs out of hands of children
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 1:13pm
Two-thirds of teens who report abuse of prescription medicine are getting them from friends, family and acquaintances. The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition (DFC) wants to prevent this and keep drugs out of kid's hands by reminding residents to safeguard their home, so others don’t have access to your medicine.
Free LED light bulbs and energy audits offered by Liberty Utilities
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 6:55pm
Liberty Utilities will be at community events around the Lake Tahoe Basin through the end of April where customers can come by and receive free LED light bulbs if they sign up for a free energy audit.
Energy experts will be at the Liberty Utilities booth at these events providing customers with the most up-to-date information about ways they can reduce their energy consumption and, as a result, their energy costs.
- Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber Business Expo. Friday, March 31 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Harvey’s
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after alleged DUI hit-and-run
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 12:13pm
Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department arrested a 33-year-old local man on several charges Saturday morning after he allegedly hit a cyclist with his vehicle after driving under the influence of alcohol.
Lt. Brian Williams retiring after 30 years serving the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/19/2017 - 5:05pm
As he reflects back on 30 years in uniform for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Lt. Brian Williams knows the dates that will be forever etched into his memory. 12/29/1986, 6/10/1991, 1/29/1997, 10/25/2005 and 8/26/2009.
December 29, 1986: Brian starts with SLTPD and heads off to the Police Academy in Santa Rosa.
South Tahoe Greenway one step closer to reality
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 8:55pm
A 3.86 mile shared used bike trail from Van Sickle Bi-State Park to Sierra Boulevard is getting closer to becoming reality after a Memo of Understanding (MOU) has been developed between its three partners.
The first phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail was completed through the Bijou neighborhood in Summer, 2015, but the next phase needed a partnership between the City of South Lake Tahoe (City), Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) to be completed.
STHS grad returns with Audio Threat for Tahoe Arts Project performances
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 3:43pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2017 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Arts Project is presenting a night of music, dancing and drumming when Audio Threat takes the stage at 7:00 p.m. on March 31 at Harrah's Tahoe.
Audio Threat features South Lake Tahoe native, Nikki Grant, Jared Hren and DJ- Dyna “Mic” Duo.
City denied Bijou Park Creek Watershed grant, for now
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 9:04pm
It's been one year since the City of South Lake Tahoe was denied a grant by the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) for their Bijou Park Creek Watershed and SEZ Restoration Project, and today, the Conservancy Board did it again.
New South Lake Tahoe daycare center opens up for infants to age 13
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 9:31pm
Pequeños Rascals Daycare has moved into a new center in South Lake Tahoe after operating at a local home for 15 years. Filling a big need on the South Shore, the owners are offering quality care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children up to age 13.
It's not just babysitting either. It's care with a heavy emphasis on education, music, art, physical activity and family.
The public is invited to see for themselves when Pequeños holds an open house on Saturday, March 18 from noon to 5:00 p.m. They are located at 3336 Sandy Way in South Lake Tahoe.
Knight's Inn purchase approved; All phases of Bijou Park Creek project outlined
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 9:47pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council made it official Tuesday and unanimously approved the purchase of the Knight's Inn for $5,935,000, paving the way for the 850-acre Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project. The 110-unit Knight's Inn, a motel built in 1956 on Highway 50 near Ski Run Blvd., has been owned by the Patel family since 1994.
"This project has been in the works for 10-12 years," said Pradip Patel. "This is the best for me, my family, and the community."
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe in need of a new truck
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 2:36pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is need of a truck after a recent crash on Johnson Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe totaled their 2002 Chevy. This truck was vital to the club's transportation needs and insurance will not cover replacement.
Nobody was hurt in the collision.
During the school-year, the truck is used to transport food to and from the club's satellite site, Bijou Elementary School, as well as donations that the community provides.
Special SLT City Council meeting Tuesday on purchase of Knight's Inn
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 6:17pm
What is officially known as the Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project, or unofficially the Knight's Inn Project, will be brought before the South Lake Tahoe City Council to be approved during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m.
The three phase, 850-acre project will be both an environmental and economic development project, something the City has been working on for several years.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars crowns new champion
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 1:13pm
A packed house at MontBleu Resort on Saturday night was on hand to see Blue Angel Cafe owner, and Lake Tahoe Community College Board Trustee Jeff Cowen win the mirror ball trophy for the 5th annual Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars.
Cowen, and his professional partner Rhonda Keen performed a Bollywood number that brought down the house.
Trudy Greenough 1932 - 2017
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 10:34pm
Like the sunshine on a summer day Trudy's smile and child like curiosity will be greatly missed world round as she stayed connected with every continent. Born in Modesto, Ca. to Orville and Tillie Harding.
South Lake Tahoe school boundaries discussed at next LTUSD board meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 10:44pm
During the last meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees, discussion about neighborhood schools and theme schools surrounded the proposed STEAM Academy at Al Tahoe Elementary when it reopens. STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics - would be the focus of all students at the school, much as the themes surround all other local elementary schools.
At the request of the board, LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Jim Tarwater will present the demographic data from each school in relation to where they reside.
Opinion: Why themed schools work in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 9:33pm
As we look at reopening the Al Tahoe Elementary School as a STEAM academy, it is important to take a look back at the journey Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has taken to get to where we are today.
Following decades of desegregation efforts and forced busing, lawsuits in the 1990s effectively brought a halt to desegregation efforts in the country. Neighborhood schools in South Lake Tahoe may have been segregated, not only based on race, but based on income levels.
Flooding, highway and road closures in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 10:23am
11:45 a.m. update: A large boulder has rolled onto Highway 50 near Bridal Veil Falls in the eastbound lane. Be prepared for diverted traffic.
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There are several flooded areas in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers areas, resulting in some road closures.
As of 9:00 a.m. Thursday, the following roads are experiencing flooding:
Tahoe Keys - State Streets and Tahoe Keys Blvd
Bijou Area - Bill Avenue, Shirley Avenue, Betty Rae Ct, Vanda Lee, Woodbine Avenue
Portions of Glenwood Way
Portions of Pioneer Trail
Portions of lake Tahoe Blvd between the Y and High School
Discounted Sierra-at-Tahoe tickets to raise money for local charities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 10:15pm
It's that time of year again...Snowsports Week! Not only will five South Lake Tahoe area non-profits benefit from the annual event, but so will skiers and snowboarders with deeply discounted lift tickets for Sierra-at-Tahoe.
The specially priced advanced purchased full-day lift tickets are just $50 and they can only be used between February 13 and February 16. That's $47 off the regularly priced tickets.
Boy & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe looking for new program leaders
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 8:11pm
With the growing popularity of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) , enthusiastic program leaders are being sought to fill some key positions.
Work with children and have fun doing it in as a member of the team that presents a fun and educational place for children of South Lake Tahoe to go after school. While parents are working, BGCLT keeps their lights on after school for a safe for all children to attend.
