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South Shore casinos hit the jackpot in July

Gaming revenue for the State of Nevada during the month of July 2018 remained almost even with the previous year, posting a loss of .16 percent with a "win" of $996,439,793 for casinos in the state, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today.

On the South Shore, the $29,940,267 in gaming revenue earned by the casinos was up by 25.52 percent from 2017. The Carson City and Carson Valley had a "win" of $9,559,069, up .31 percent.

The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

Mt. Tallac High invites community to annual Meet & Greet

Event Date: 
August 31, 2018 - 10:30am

The community is invited to the Mt. Tallac High School's fourth annual Meet & Greet on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Join students and staff for snacks and conversations. They are working hard at Mt. Tallac to continue the legacy of success by building strong relationships with parents, students and community partners.

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 53 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of July, 2018.

ADA COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS INC
ALECO ELECTRIC INC.
AMUNDSON ROOFING INC
ANDREOZZI SHARED HOME RENTAL
AROUND THE LAKE ROOFING
BE FRESH CLEANING SERVICE
BIG BLUE SPA SERVICE AND REPAIR
BRYCE CONSULTING INC
CAPITOL HELICOPTERS INC
CHRIS STINSON CONSTRUCTION
DESTINATIONS CONSULTING GROUP
DREW IN TAHOE
DZIERZAWSKI SHARED HOME RENTAL
EMMET FIXES IT
FOREST CLEANING
GARCIA SHARED HOME RENTAL
GLENN AUMEN CROWN TAXI DRIVER
GO GREEN CONSTRUCTION INC
INDIGENOUS FARMS

Letter: This shouldn't be happening

There ought to be a compromise letting city homeowners rent out their houses to vacationers, but the topic is controversial. The city once felt residents should know what was permissible in their neighborhoods and maintained an online database listing. This has been removed. Maybe residents shouldn't know about rentals allowing 22 guests?

Location

1360 June Way
United States
37° 5' 24.864" N, 95° 42' 46.4076" W

Letter: Former candidate reminds voters their voice counts

I ran for Supervisor as I thought I was the best candidate, with the best qualifications, that could solve the issues we face. After the race for Supervisor concluded with the top two advancing to November, I have bowed out of the public eye to focus on my business. I am hearing recently that I have endorsed a candidate for the November election. I declare I have not endorsed anyone. There are concerns with each of the remaining candidates. That was my whole motivation for running; to give voters a real choice.

"A Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" topic of next TERC talk

Event Date: 
August 30, 2018 - 5:30pm

Join UC Davis TERC in Incline Village for a special summer feature lecture on Thursday, August 30, with Jared Blumenfeld, former EPA Regional Administrator.

For Jared, walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail opened up new ways of thinking about our relationship with nature. Jared's talk will combine his amazing hiking photographs, stories of adventure and insights about the current state of environmental politics.

Interim county manager named for Douglas County

Jenifer Davidson was appointed as the interim county manager during the Douglas County's Board of County Commissioner meeting August 16, a job she will start on August 31.

Currently Davidson is the assistant county manager, a job she has held since March of this year.

County Manager Larry Werner asked in June to be released from his contract as of August 31.

Full speaker lineup at TEDx SouthLakeTahoe 2018

“Building Bridges” is the theme for the 3rd annual TEDx SouthLakeTahoe on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at MontBleu Resort and the speaker lineup is a robust one, including a South Tahoe High student.

Organizers aim to bring unity and positivity during a time that division is too strong a motivation. While each topic discussed will be different, they will intertwine with the theme in the presentations.

Speakers for the evening are:

Douglas County selects new Chief Financial Officer

Douglas County has selected Terri Willoughby as their new Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller.

Terri has worked in the public sector for over twenty years, working for the County of Riverside, and various cities and municipal utilities in capacities ranging from Assistant Controller to Finance Director.

Cannabis ordinance up for final vote at South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting

The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be continuing their July 17 discussion and voting on the new cannabis ordinance at their next meeting on Tuesday, August 21.

If approved, the new ordinance will replace the existing medical marijuana ordinance.

To enter the cannabis industry in South Lake Tahoe, businesses will have to obtain a Use Permit, a Development Agreement and a Public Safety License.

No more than two retailers, two microbusinesses and two cultivators. No person can own more than one cannabis business, and no more than one cannabis business can exist on a lot or parcel.

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 51 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of June, 2018.

1037 MARJORIE
ACE HEATING AND COOLING INC
ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT SEALING
ALL PLUMBING AND HEATING
ALOHA BOOKKEEPING COMPANY
ANDY'S CANDY CLEANING SERVICE
BEAU AND ARROW EVENT COMPANY
BIRCH SHARED HOME RENTAL
BRIAN WILSON HANDYMAN
BRUNACINI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CAPTURED BY CANDICE PHOTOGRAPHY
CBC CONSTRUCTION
CHARIOT TRANSIT INC.
COCO'S CLEANING
DART AND ASSOCIATES
DELTA BUILDING MAINTENANCE
EL NIDO MOTEL
FASHION SUNGLASSES FOR LESS
FORREST HUETT CRAFTS

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Returns to Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
August 25, 2018 - 2:00pm

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West returns to Dangberg Historic Park for a third year on Saturday, August 25 with festivities beginning at 2:00 pm. This is the park’s final special event of the 2018 Dangberg Summer Festival, focused on raising funds to support the operation and future of the park.

Location

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W

$5.8M Lisa Maloff University Center celebrated with grand opening

A new chapter for Lake Tahoe Community College started Thursday, 32 years after ground broke on the South Lake Tahoe campus, moving the school from an old motel into a new home on Al Tahoe Blvd. Construction is now complete on the $5.8M Lisa Maloff University Center and the doors are open, ready to welcome students enrolled in upper division classes with Sierra Nevada College, Brandman University and Washington State.

On August 16, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to officially open the center, located adjacent to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).

Ron Cohen named CEO/President of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Ron Cohen has been selected as President and Chief Operating Officer of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Cohen has served as the interim President & Chief Operating Officer at the resort since April, 2018, and will move into the permanent position effective immediately.

Washington State University to offer hospitality degree at Lake Tahoe Community College

One more university is on board to offer bachelor's degrees at the new Lisa Maloff University Center at Lake Tahoe Community College.

Washington State University will be offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Business Management.

Representatives from Washington State University's nationally recognized School of Hospitality will be at the Lake Tahoe Community College for an information session on Wednesday, August 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the school's board room located in the library building.

All are welcome to this free session.

Column: Looking at other communities for housing solutions

Last month this column focused on the faces of Tahoe’s housing crisis. This month we look at a few promising solutions from other tourist communities.

One example is the Town of Vail’s “Vail InDEED” program. Like Tahoe, the Town of Vail is constrained by a lack of available land and high construction costs. Development of new housing is slow and costly. The Vail InDEED program was created to deed restrict existing properties to create a market for locals only.

Letter: STPUD updates from board member and candidate Duane Wallace

Everyone knows what goes downhill, but the South Tahoe Public Utility District knows how to recycle it into 381,000 kilowatts of electricity per year. A recent feature article by the Association of California Water Agencies pointed out that STPUD is one of only a handful of utility districts in the entire world that can claim 100% reuse of wastewater and bio solids. Here’s how. We use centrifuges instead of the usual pollution causing burners. That allows us to make fertilizer for ranch land.

Help requested in finding missing dog in South Lake Tahoe

A Las Vegas woman who was on vacation on the South Shore last weekend is asking for the public's help in finding her dog Coco, a four-pound chihuahua.

Nicole and her family were staying at Harrah's Tahoe, and while she was up zip lining at Heavenly on July 27, those in charge of Coco's care had her out for a walk. She slipped out of her harness, got scared and took off sprinting through the casino corridor along Highway 50.

Coco crossed the highway at MontBleu and ran down the driveway between the Hard Rock and Harveys.

Former Lake Tahoe Humane Society director arrested on embezzlement charges

Detectives from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department flew to Tennessee overnight to arrest Nicola "Niki" Congero, the former executive director of Lake Tahoe Humane Society.

Congero, 50, was arrested without incident on the morning of Wednesday, August 1 and booked into the Knoxville jail on charges of embezzling approximately $60,000 from the South Lake Tahoe based non-profit. She is being held there on $200,000 bail and is currently awaiting extradition.

South Shore casino gaming revenue drops in June

Gaming revenue for the State of Nevada during the month of June was up 4.17 percent in 2018 when compared to the same month in 2017, bringing in a "win" of $933,003,709 to casinos in the state, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today.

On the South Shore, the $18,717,280 in gaming revenue earned by the casinos was down 8.65 percent from 2017. The Carson City and Carson Valley had a "win" of $9,028,184, up 7.34 percent.

In May, the gaming revenue for the South Shore was $18,022,230.

USFS holds grand opening of the new Round Hill Pines Beach Resort

The U.S. Forest Service held a grand opening ceremony at the newly remodeled and reconfigured Round Hill Pines Resort on Monday, officially welcoming the public to their new beachside facilities.

Lisa Maloff University Center at LTCC opens in August

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local philanthropist Lisa Maloff, the "Angel of Tahoe," donated $5.8 million to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) back in November of 2014 for the creation of a University Center that would make four-year degrees a reality on the South Shore. The first shovels hit the dirt one year ago, in June 2017.

2018 Blue Ribbon Award nominees sought

It's time again for people to make nominations for the Tahoe Chamber's 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards.

This awards program is the community’s opportunity to recognize South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for achievements, community contributions, and milestones.

The awards ceremony will be held on November 8, 2018 at MontBleu Resort Casino, and nominations will be accepted until October 5.

Categories for nominations:

Experience Award - Business providing compelling and captivating experiences.

Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Council must be leaders on affordable housing

The follow letter was given to South Tahoe Now and mailed to the South Lake Tahoe Mayor, City Councilmembers and staff:

Dear Mayor David and Council Members:

I am writing to you as a follow-up to my letter of May 12, 2018 (see at end of story) regarding Policy Priorities and Issues for City Government.

Quality and Affordable Housing for Residents is Very Important

Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes Chariot to the community

Chariot, the new microtransit service in South Lake Tahoe, was officially welcomed to the community Tuesday during a Tahoe Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony with representatives from the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the City of South Lake Tahoe and chamber members.

Lulu's Hair Design of Stateline wins top prizes at Optimist Club Duck Race

Lulu's Hair Design was the big winner during the Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe's annual Day in Paradise held on June 16 at Tahoe Paradise Park.

Not only did Lulu's win the business entry in the Duck Race at the event, they also won "Best Dressed."

The hair salon, which is inside Harrah's Tahoe, chose to donated their $1,000 prize money to

The attached photo is of Lulu's Hair Design the winners of both the Business Duck Race and Best Dressed. They chose to donate the $1,000 to South Tahoe TakeDown Club which supports local wrestlers.

More changes to VHR ordinance in El Dorado County to be discussed

During the July 24 El Dorado County Board of Supervisor's meeting, the next phase of additions to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance will be discussed.

The ad hoc committee of Supervisors Sue Novasel and Michael Ranalli will be making the following recommendations:

Cap at a maximum of 12 overnight occupants, even if a home has enough bedrooms to accommodate more. The calculation of 2 people per bedroom plus 2. If someone wishes to have more than 12 the homeowner may apply for a conditional use permit.

LTCC hire new Vice President of Student Services

The Board of Trustees of the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) District is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Jonathan King as the college’s new Vice President of Student Services beginning August 6. Dr. King is currently the Dean of Counseling and Student Support Programs at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, where he has served since January 2015.

Current fuel conditions prompt USFS to place fire restrictions in Tahoe National Forest

The U.S. Forest Service ordered Fire Restrictions across the Tahoe National Forest starting Monday, July 16, 2018. The decision to order fire restrictions came after an analysis of current fuel conditions and weather observations. This analysis revealed the potential to support large fire growth across the Tahoe National Forest.

Tahoe National Forest covers land from the Sierra foothills to the California/Nevada state line, except for the Lake Tahoe basin.

Buchanan sentenced to 150 years in prison for murdering family, but could get parole

September 13, 2015 was the worst day in the lives of the Molly McAffe, and Adam and Gavin Buchanan families. They lost a son, grandson, sister, daughter, aunt, nephew, cousin, and their lives will be forever haunted by the heinous acts of another relative, Nolen Buchanan.

It was a very emotional afternoon in El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Suzanne Kingsbury's court Thursday during the sentencing of the now 18-year-old responsible for shooting his father, his father's fiancé and his 8-year-old brother and then setting their cabin on fire in Greenwood, Calif.

New president for Western Nevada College

Dr. Vincent R. Solis is the newest leader at Western Nevada College (WNC), taking the helm as president on July 2, 2018.

Solis is new to Nevada, having come from his latest position as enior vice president of Academic and Student Services at Laredo Community College in Laredo, Texas. Prior to the beginning of the fall term, Solis will be getting to know the college, faculty, staff and community.

Most of Nevada sees gains in gaming revenue again in May

Gaming revenue for the State of Nevada during the month of May was up 5.29 percent in 2018 when compared to the same month in 2017, bringing in a "win" of $1,044,079,556 to casinos in the state, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

On the South Shore, the $18,022,230 in gaming revenue earned by the casinos was up 1.14 percent from 2017. The Carson City and Carson Valley had a "win" of $9,931,012, up 15.58 percent.

The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

Chariot microtransit system arrives in South lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Your chariot has arrived!

The League to Save Lake Tahoe has teamed with Chariot to bring a new microtransit service to the South Shore starting on Monday, July 9. They will use the busy summer traffic-congested tourist area to test a solution for transportation issues around the lake.

Nearly 500 gather up 1,458 pounds of trash from Lake Tahoe beaches

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 499 volunteers hit the beaches of Lake Tahoe Thursday as part of the annual July 5 Beach Cleanup crew. Each year, volunteers hit the beaches to pick up trash left over by holiday revelers.

This year they removed 1,458 pounds of litter from five beaches: Commons Beach in Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Kiva Beach, Nevada Beach and Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe. Not only did they comb the six miles of beach, but they also sorted and counted the items collected.

Chautauqua of P.T. Barnum at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
July 11, 2018 - 6:30pm

Chautauquan Doug Mishler will portray circus showman P.T. Barnum at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 pm.

Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, politician and businessman remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The circus business was the source of much of his enduring fame. He established "P. T. Barnum's Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan & Hippodrome", a traveling circus, menagerie, and museum of "freaks", which adopted many names over the years.

Location

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W

SLT City Council delays decision on cannabis taxes, requests more information

The good news, South Lake Tahoe City Council approved an adult-use cannabis ordinance at their special meeting Monday.

What hasn't been worked out yet is how much to charge the different types of cannabis businesses to operate, and how product and surrounding services will be taxed.

Approval of cannabis ordinance in South Lake Tahoe greeted by applause

A unanimous vote of the South Lake Tahoe City Council brought applause from the audience during Monday’s special meeting. It has been months of expert testimony, community input, committee meetings, and almost two dozen public meetings that led to Monday’s approval of two new cannabis ordinances.

“You have done a remarkable job,” said local resident Oliver Starr on the Council’s sorting out what will be best for the community. Starr said they created an ordinance that is clean, safe and reputable.

Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation honors faculty members

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe Community College Accounting/Business instructor Dr. Jon Kingsbury, World Languages instructor Catalina Goralski, and Biological Sciences instructor Dr. Sue Kloss are all being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to LTCC’s students. Dr. Kingsbury was chosen by his fellow LTCC faculty members as the Distinguished Faculty Award winner for 2018. Goralski was also selected by her fellow faculty members as their choice for Distinguished Adjunct Instructor of the Year. Dr.

Special South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Monday

Event Date: 
July 2, 2018 - 9:00am

There will be a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Monday, June 2 starting at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the airport.

Cannabis is the topic of the main reason for the meeting, both a vote on a tax measure for the November ballot and a public hearing on the zoning and regulations of adult use cannibus businesses and the medical marijuana dispensary.

Ballot initiative to keep vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe lacking in signatures

Efforts to bring a second vacation home rental initiative to November's ballot have hit a roadblock after the El Dorado County Elections office said they did not have enough valid signatures to take it to the voters.

The Sustainable Community Alliance (SCA) turned in 1,843 signatures, thinking that would be enough to guarantee the needed 1,005.

Elections staff did a random count of 500 of those signatures to verify the person signing was a registered voter in the City limits. They found 243 valid signatures in that sample.

Centerpiece of Coyote Legacy Plaza unveiled

UCLA has the Bruin, USC has Tommy Trojan, and now Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has the Coyote. Just in time for graduation, LTCC's completed Coyote Legacy Plaza was unveiled to a group of community members, trustees, board members and donors Monday.

The plaza sits between the Physical Education building and the soccer field and displays engraved pavers with donors names on them, surrounding the bronze coyote jumping a log sitting on top of a brick bed.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

6/13

10:27 a.m. - Search and Rescue - Echo Summit - RESCUE FOR INJURED 56-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HORSEBACK RIDER AND HORSE.

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 44 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of May, 2018.

5/1
BELLICK CONSTRUCTION INC
DMITRIS ART & DESIGN
ENSYNC SPIN STUDIO
HERITAGE ANCIENT NUTRITION BAR
BODYWORKS MASSAGE THERAPY

5/2
CEDAR INN AND SUITES

5/3
METRO SIGN LAKE TAHOE

5/4
CHICKEN IN A BARREL
MCPARLAND SHARED VACATION RENTAL

5/7
MOUNTAIN BREWS
SKATEHOUSE
TAHOE BEAR BOX CO

5/10
ELIZABETH WEDDING DESIGNS

5/14
MADOLE CONSTRUCTION
PORTER ROOFING
THORPE DESIGN
WELLBEING CONSTRUCTION INC

5/15
TALLAC CATERING COMPANY
YANLING XU MASSAGE THERAPY

Bijou Community School principal to receive LTCC Distinguished Alumni Award

Event Date: 
June 29, 2018 - 6:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Foundation is pleased to announce that Bijou Community School Principal Cindy Martinez is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2018, which she will receive at LTCC’s Commencement ceremony on Friday, June 29. Each year, the LTCC Foundation recognizes one special LTCC graduate to receive this prestigious award based on their exemplary achievements in academic, business, artistic or civic activities.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

June 6

8:56 a.m. - Burglary - Standford Hill Rd - R/P REPORTED A BURGLARY.

Letter: Mechanics Bank donates to Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) is grateful to Mechanics Bank for a corporate donation of $2500. Founded in 1905, Mechanics Bank provides personal banking, business banking, trust and estate services, brokerage and wealth management services throughout California. Merchants Bank invests in the same communities in which they live and work.

Suspect sought in Pollock Pines bank robbery

The U.S. Bank inside Safeway in Pollock Pines was robbed on Tuesday evening just before 7:00 p.m. At that time, an unidentified white male adult entered the store, disguised with glued on facial hair, sunglasses, and a red bandana over his head, which covered what is believed to be a long haired wig. The male was last seen wearing a bright yellow jacket, tan cargo pants, and dark shoes.

13th annual Longest Day of Golf to raise funds for SLT Cancer League

The 13th annual Longest Day of Golf will be held on June 21, 2018, at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course and will be raising funds for the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League.

Participants spend hours on the course, from sun-up to sun-down, or however long they can last, earning money for every hole they golf. During the 2017 event they raised $10,000 and this year's goal is to have golfers play over 135 holes and raise $12,000 to help the SLT Cancer League help locals with the disease.

Nolen Buchanan found guilty on three counts of 1st degree murder

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County jury of five women and seven men deliberated about two hours Wednesday, coming back with a quick verdict in the case of Nolen Keith Buchanan, the Benicia, California teen that had been accused of killing his family and setting their cabin on fire to cover his tracks.

Free solar assessment opportunity in South Lake Tahoe

On April 17, 2017 the City of South Lake Tahoe committed to becoming the 26th city in the United States to obtain 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2032. This 100 percent renewable effort was joined locally by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Vail Resorts and our regional neighbors Truckee and Nevada City.

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