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Caltrans thanks South Lake Tahoe businesses and drivers for patience during highway project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 12:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Phase II of the three-year, $57,000,000 Highway 50 project from the Y to the Trout Creek Bridge in South lake Tahoe is complete and Caltrans will back in the Spring of 2019 to work on the final phase.
The project is a water quality project that has also addressed ADA compliance on curbs, widened bike paths to six feet, added bus pullouts, replaced curbs, gutters and sidewalks, added new pavement, added one stop light, and will have replaced two others and added left turn lane improvements at Sierra Boulevard when it wraps up next year.
Ex-Humane Society director finishes jail term just one month after guilty plea
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 8:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though she was sentenced to six months in jail after taking a plea deal for her embezzlement of almost $60,000, Niki Congero, the former executive director of the Lake Tahoe Humane Society, has been released and is now back in Tennessee a free woman.
She was in the El Dorado County Jail from August 1 to October 28, a total of 89 days. Her jail term started the day of her arrest in Tennessee.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Harrah's / Harveys HEROs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 4:06pm
Bread & Broth volunteers always enjoy the Monday Meals sponsored by the Harrah’s/ Harveys’ HEROs. This employee based organization sponsors two Adopt A Day of Nourishment dinners annually and always sends a superb team of HEROs crew members to help volunteer at their sponsorship dinner held at St. Theresa Grace Hall. On October 29, the HEROs were represented by Jeff Colameco, Patrick Frega and Darlene Winkelman, who are seasoned AAD sponsor crew members, and Jenny Haas and Veronica Vilaseca, who enjoyed their first time serving at a B&B dinner.
Thanksgiving weekend events to kick off holiday season in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 4:25pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Nov 24 2018 .
November 23, 2018 (All day)
November 24, 2018 (All day)
Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the holiday season, and once the feast is done there are some fun activities on the South Shore to enjoy.
Heavenly Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Heavenly Village for the first time ever on Friday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. The Heavenly Village is located in South Lake Tahoe at 1001 Heavenly Village Way. Ceremony includes carolers, music and special visit by Santa Claus, all until 9:00 p.m.
GO Local Tahoe holiday campaign starts on Small Business Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:00pm
Event Date:
November 24, 2018 (All day)
Tahoe Chamber is launching the GO Local Tahoe holiday campaign on Saturday, November 24, 2018. For residents, this campaign promotes and rewards the value of shopping and dining locally, with a chance to win gift certificates, a stay-cation, and a shot at three grand prizes. For business owners and operators, it provides an opportunity to promote and expand their base of customers or clientele.
Outpouring of love by South Shore community for Camp Fire victims
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 11:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It takes a tragedy to bring people together, no matter their politics, their income or twitter handle.
Many in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers community remember where they were at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2007 and what happened in the days that followed. The Angora Fire quickly tore through neighborhoods, destroying 251 homes and burning 3,100 acres. While it seems small in comparison with the monster fires of 2017 and 2018, it took everything from so many local families.
The community came together to help their friends and neighbors.
Ed Laine ~ 10/17/31 - 11/8/18
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 8:29pm
Art has a way of making the creator immortal. Such is the case with Ed Laine.
The longtime South Lake Tahoe resident died Nov. 8, 2018, at home. He was 87.
Beyond a large family and rich trove of friends, Ed leaves behind a legacy as an artist. He was a quiet man who for years let his voice be heard through his work.
Born in Palo Alto on Oct. 17, 1931, to Selma Alquist and John Laine, Ed grew up in the Bay Area, having graduated from Sequoia Union High School in 1950. He attended San Jose State College, Cal Arts and the University of Oregon. In Oregon he majored in art.
South Lake Tahoe girl helps ease pain of young Camp Fire victims
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 10:34am
Donations have been transported by the car and truck load from South Lake Tahoe to Paradise, full of help for the victims of the Camp Fire which, to date, has destroyed 9,700 homes, businesses and other structures and burned 149,500 acres.
One of those loads was delivered by 13-year-old Jaymee Levin.
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe signs land lease, first step for new clubhouse
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 2:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community could see a new Boys and Girls Club in South Lake Tahoe as early as Spring 2021.
During their November 13 meeting, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board voted unanimously to approve a ground lease between them and the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT), enabling the nonprofit youth club to build on a lot owned by the district adjacent to their current location at Al Tahoe Elementary.
Letter: South Lake Tahoe Chamber is concerned about pending approval of Loop Road
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 11:39am
The following is a letter from Duane Wallace, past president of the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce to the Tahoe Transportation District Board. He outlines the concerns their Chamber has expressed about the US 50 South Shore Community
Revitalization Project (Loop Road) EIR process and content.
"It is on the fastest track I've ever seen," he said of the Loop Road project.
Dear Chair Teshara and Commission Members,
Jewish community responds to Pittsburgh massacre
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 12:13pm
As the extent of the horror perpetrated in Pittsburgh is being recognized throughout not just Pittsburgh and the United States, but the world, shock and grief have followed in waves. But so, too, has the desire for action, for a concrete response to the worst anti-Semitic attack on American soil.
Rabbi Mordey & Shaina Richler, of Chabad at Lake Tahoe is remembering and honoring the victims locally with the “Pittsburgh Memorial Mezuzah Campaign,” geared to make sure that every Jewish home in the region has a mezuzah—a sacred handwritten parchment scroll that is mounted on the doorpost.
GO Local & WIn! campaign returns to South Lake Tahoe this holiday season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:22pm
The Tahoe Chamber's GO Local & Win! campaign is returning to South Lake Tahoe for the 2018 holiday season. Starting on Small Business Saturday, November 24, the campaign is for business owners and operators, and local shoppers and diners.
Overwhelming support of South Shore Community Revitalization Project at TRPA meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 11:55pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A standing room only crowd was in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board room on October 25, 2018 for an updated presentation, and plans for the next steps, of the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, commonly known as the Loop Road. It reroutes Highway 50 from its current location in front of Heavenly Village and the casinos to behind Raley's, the Village Center and Harrahs Tahoe.
South Tahoe Now: No on Measure T
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:50pm
Election season can be an exciting time of year with anticipation of the possibilities, but this year in South Lake Tahoe election season is full of negativity that has pitted neighbor against neighbor. One year ago I wrote an editorial "Use the election to create a community of collaboration and teamwork," and today I urge continuance of community, collaboration and teamwork.
Letter: Citizens and community are Tom Davis's "number one priority"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 8:18pm
To the South Lake Tahoe Community,
I have had the great pleasure and awesome responsibility of serving as a member of your city council for the past eight years. During this time we have faced some challenges, but we have also had much success as a council and a community, although some of those successes doing always get the attention they deserve.
Letter: Is Measure T Really Too Extreme?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:24am
I am surprised that some people call Measure T “too extreme,” when the measure a) still allows fulltime residents to rent out their houses for 30 days per year, b) promotes the development and expansion of VHRs in areas properly zoned as commercial or part of the Tourist Core.
Do you know what is really “too extreme”?
• Local businesses struggling to fill open positions because their employees can’t find long-term housing in Tahoe.
Winners of Lake Tahoe Blue Ribbon Awards to be announced November 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 12:39pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 5:30pm
Over 80 local nominees will be celebrated during the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 8 at MontBleu Resort starting at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Sierra Valley Electric
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 7:34pm
As the Bread & Broth dinner guests were lining up outside of St. Theresa Church Grace Hall, the volunteers from Sierra Valley Electric, Inc. were busy helping the B&B volunteers prepare for the evening’s free meal on October 1st. As the evening’s ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’ sponsor, Sierra Valley Electric team members Nick Chandler, Ralph Duron, Tim Garrison and Sandy Herback took the opportunity to help people in need. “We love supporting Bread & Broth,” Sandy said.
Letter: No on T people are desperate
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 7:13pm
Desperation – a state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior.
This must be the mental state of those opposed to Measure T. The fear mongering they are resorting too has reached an all-time low. They are claiming voting YES on Measure T will: Cost us hundreds of million in lost revenue, the loss of the entire VHR TOT, cancel the Recreation Center project, cause the fire department to respond less quickly, etc… These people apparently have no shame in their desperation to sway the local voters from forcing VHRs to operate in areas where they are zoned.
Full house for eighth and final city council candidate forum
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 11:50pm
Local public safety employees hosted the eighth and final South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates' forum on October 25 at Lake Tahoe Community College.
It was a full house at the event which was hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Police Officers, the California Nurses and the South Lake Tahoe Firefighters associations and gave everyone a chance to hear from the nine candidates about their views before the November 6 election. Each association gave them two questions a piece, plus a couple asked by audience members during the two-hour long forum.
Update: Lake Tahoe Humane Society moving, donations still needed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 11:05pm
”Storms Make Trees Take Deeper Roots” – Dolly Parton
We always like to start our organizational releases with a quote to help paint a picture of where things stand.
Nevada celebrates 154th birthday with parade and full slate of activities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 1:38pm
Nevada's celebration of statehood provides for a bevy of activities that showcase the Silver State's best. From contests to exhibits, food and beverages of all kinds, Native dancing, hot air balloons, concerts, a carnival celebration at Mills Park and the famed Nevada Day parade, there is something for everyone throughout the long weekend.
Here's a schedule of events:
Ongoing
68th ANNUAL NEVADA DAY ART EXHIBIT AT NAA’S BAC GALLERY
Customers going crazy over new bakery in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/19/2018 - 2:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's a dream come true for Christine Smith.
Christine and her husband Williams have opened Crazy Good Bakery and Cafe inside the old Grass Roots Natural Foods store and the community response has been, well, crazy.
The life-long visitor to Lake Tahoe moved from Pacifica, California to South Lake Tahoe seven years ago with her husband and took the leap to open a bakery six months ago when they signed the lease at the building at the "Y" at 2040 Dunlap Drive.
Bass: Sale goes through on Bijou Shopping Center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 11:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Bank, Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC) and Patricia Olson won't be in court Friday afternoon as originally scheduled.
"The bank is satisfied," said Cody Bass, executive director of TWC. "They have withdrawn receivership because they no longer own the building."
Proposed South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance adds more licenses
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What started off as baby steps to legal cannabis businesses and regulations in South Lake Tahoe has morphed into a run to a proposed cannabis ordinance that could potentially bring 15 new licenses to town.
Power being restored to 59,500 PG&E customers after fire weather shutdown
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 9:06pm
On Sunday, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) powered down almost 60,000 homes and businesses as a safety measure due to high winds and low humidity, the recipe for fire.
In El Dorado County, 30,819 customers had their power shut down Sunday, October 14, with an additional 8,722 in Placer County, 2,797 in Calavares County, and 17,000 more in Lake, Sonoma and Napa counties.
Public invited to South Lake Tahoe art gallery reception
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 9:35pm
Event Date:
October 15, 2018 - 6:00pm
Join the City of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Arts Alliance for an art gallery reception on Monday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, located at 1901 Airport Road.
The Tahoe Arts Alliance connects artists, businesses and organizations on the South Shore, and the City’s lobby serves as a blank canvas to display local artists. The art is rotated throughout the year and all art will be available for purchase. The City Art Gallery reception will include a meet and greet with displaying artists and city officials.
All are welcome to attend!
Cannabis ordinance conversation goes from anger to compromise
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 12:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a referendum to put a halt to the South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance was successful, a meeting held Monday was to work through the points of the ordinance Cody Bass and Tahoe Wellness Cooperative took issue with.
Led by the City Council representatives Austin Sass and Brooke Laine, members of the original cannabis workgroup, Cody Bass and some members of the public, about two dozen in total, spent three hours trying to come up direction for the city attorney to use in creating a new ordinance.
SLT City Council candidates respond to more renewable energy committee questions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 8:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight of the nine City Council candidates responded to a series of questions given to them by the 100% Renewable Energy Committee. On Sunday we printed their first responses - http://southtahoenow.com/story/10/08/2018/slt-city-council-candidates-respond-100-renewable-committe... - and here are the remaining questions and answers:
Meet the Candidate: Cody Bass says trust and unity must be found in City Council
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council have answered the same ten questions given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses have been shared in the order received.
Today is the ninth and final candidate. Cody Bass gives his responses as he makes his first bid for a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
South Lake Tahoe public cannabis forum to examine new ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 10:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the referendum to put a stop to the City of South Lake Tahoe's cannabis ordinance received enough signatures, the City Council has reconvened their subcommittee to create a new ordinance.
There will be a public forum on Monday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to gather public input regarding possible next steps for a cannabis ordinance.
Meet the Candidate: Bruce Grego to bring fairness and honesty to the Council
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 11:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Today, the first-time candidate Bruce Grego gives his responses as he seeks a seat again on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 6:54pm
The following 60 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of August, 2018
1 DAY BATHROOMS
3665 SPRUCE RENTALS
ACTIVE CLEAN ENERGY
ALPINE MIDWIFERY
AMAC CONSTRUCTION
AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC
AROS COMMUNICATIONS
BEALS STYLES
BENVENUTO SHARED HOME RENTAL
BEYOND CLEANING SERVICES
BEYOUTIFUL BROW CO.
BRIAN STEPHENS GENERAL CONTRACTOR
CATHERINES CLEANING SERVICES
CLARITY CLEANING
COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROJECT INC
COMPASS CLAY STUDIO
DAWSONS FLOOR FASHIONS
DB'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
DEVELOPMENT DATA & CONSULTING
Meet the Candidate: Austin Sass says experience is key to serving community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Today, current Councilman Austin Sass shares his thoughts in his quest for another term on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Meet the Candidate: Patrick Jarrett would like to see South Lake Tahoe come together
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Patrick Jarrett shares his thoughts in his quest for a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Meet the Candidate: Wendy David seeks second term on South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 9:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For each of the next nine days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
First up is Wendy David, the current mayor of South Lake Tahoe. She is seeking a second term on the Council.
South Lake Tahoe man dies after being struck by vehicle
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 1:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 65-year-old man died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle near Denny's on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Just before 7:30 p.m. on September 28, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received several calls about a pedestrian versus vehicle collision near the intersection of Lake Tahoe and Al Tahoe Boulevards.
Upon arrival they found an unresponsive man lying in the roadway in front of Denny's. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue personnel arrived and pronounced the local man deceased at the scene.
Referedum against South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance gets enough signatures
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 12:09am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be no legal sales of adult-use marijuana in South Lake Tahoe until at least 2019 after the referendum against the City's Cannabis Ordinance passed. Assistant City Clerk Sue Blankenship certified the results of the sample signature count by the El Dorado County Elections Department and now it's the City Council's turn.
5th annual Spolight Awards in Douglas County honor businesses
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 9:46pm
Seven Douglas County businesses, including two from the South Shore, were recently honored during the 5th annual Spotlight Awards, recognizing their contributions to the community.
The awards were given at the Critical Issues Conference held on Thursday, September 27 and recognized businesses in the following categories: retail, restaurant, manufacturing and production, sports and recreation, entrepreneur, business and professional service, and tourism and hospitality.
Next steps for South Lake Tahoe's cannabis ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 10:38am
The City of South Lake Tahoe was set to start accepting development agreement applications for the six cannabis licenses up for grabs after City Council approved a cannabis ordinance on August 21, 2018.
That is on hold after 1,687 signatures were gathered and submitted to the South Lake Tahoe city clerk's office to prevent the ordinance from taking effect for now. Only 1,019 signatures were needed but those collecting the signatures wanted to make sure they had enough.
Humane Society ex-director pleads guilty to embezzlement charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 9:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nicola (Niki) Congero, 50, the former executive director of the Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS), pleaded guilty Monday to felony embezzlement for using almost $60,000 of Humane Society money for her own personal purposes.
Kudos: Bread & Broth salutes Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 9:56pm
Bread & Broth can always count on Kirkwood Mountain Resort to send an outstanding crew to work alongside of the B&B volunteers to provide a wonderful dinner for all of guests who come to St. Theresa Grace Hall for a Monday Meal dinner. At Kirkwood’s September 17th ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’, the Kirkwood volunteer sponsor crew consisted of Katie Ficeto, Rick Hofheings, Jacob Klade, Jarrett Morgan, Christian Neville and Mike Scalzo. “We enjoyed our time volunteering and helping out our community,’ said Katie after working on the serving line.
South Lake Tahoe cannabis sales could be delayed with possible referendum
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 12:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - September 21, 2018 is the date the City of South Lake Tahoe will start accepting development agreements for the six cannabis licenses up for grabs after City Council approved a cannabis ordinance on August 21, 2018.
That is, unless a group spearheaded by Cody Bass of Tahoe Wellness Cooperative and his attorney James Anthony gets enough signatures to stop the process.
Over 150,000 rides made on Lime bikes and scooters in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 12:30am
This summer has been a big one for Lime rides in South Lake Tahoe. Since they launches in May there have been over 100,000 scooter rides and over 50,000 bike rides on the popular lime green rentals. Lime started with bikes on May 21 and Scooters on June 6.
Nominations open for Tahoe Chamber's Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/07/2018 - 8:19am
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, also known as the Tahoe Chamber, is holding the annual Blue Ribbon Awards on November 8 at the MontBleu Resort from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to participate in the nomination process and can submit their candidates for the awards until October 5.
Douglas County senior scammed out of $34,000 over 20-month period
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 9:21am
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) recently made connections with a senior citizen through their new Caring Neighbors Program. They found the senior had been scammed out of over $34,000 over the past 20 months.
In the program, a deputy and a volunteer visit seniors to obtain needed information such as consent, next of kin and medication information. The information is beneficial in case of a future emergency involving the senior citizen.
Kudos: South Lake Tahoe Library thanks sponsors of Summer Reading Challenge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 3:24pm
The South Lake Tahoe Library just wrapped up another great Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages children, teens and adults to read all summer long. Patrons at our library logged a total of 5,236 books and earned a total of 817 prizes! We would like to thank the businesses and organizations that donated prizes and funds to our program.
Prizes that children could choose from included gift certificates from Applebee’s Restaurant, Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza, Heavenly Village Cinema, McDonalds, and Modern Makers. Thank you to all of these businesses for their generous donations!
Silver State Art Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 12:35pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 16 2018 .
September 15, 2018 (All day)
Event Date:
September 16, 2018 (All day) The 2018 Silver State Art Festival, hosted by the Nevada Gourd Society, is a gathering in Carson City of gourd artists, basket makers, wood artists, photographers and painters from all over the Southwest.
The festival is Sept. 15-16, 2018 at Fuji Exhibit Hall, across from Costco. All are welcome to come and meet the artists and enjoy wonderful art.
Location
Fuji Park/Pavilion & Exhibit Hall
601 Old Clear Creek Rd, Carson City, NV 89701
United States
39° 6' 52.812" N, 119° 46' 37.5168" W
See map: Google Maps
Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers pick up 224 pounds of trash along North Shore beaches
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 12:05pm
Early on the morning of September 3, 2018, over 70 Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers arrived at Commons Beach in Tahoe City to comb the sands along six miles of shoreline in search of items left behind by those enjoying the previous night’s fireworks festivities.
They collected 224 pounds of litter including 2,064 cigarette butts and 1,520 pieces of plastic. League to Save Lake Tahoe staff ship the cigarette butts to a company on the east coast that upcycles them into new plastic products. Plastic cannot be upcycled and end up in landfills.
Letter: Fire and police chiefs urge support of 911 funding in California
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 10:50pm
There is no greater responsibility in all of government than public safety and the public’s lifeline is the 9-1-1 system.
Every single day, people rely on 9-1-1 to connect with police, fire and EMS responders. For shooting events, wildfires, and even last year’s Oroville Dam incident, 9-1-1 call centers are regularly overwhelmed with calls from the public
requiring assistance. Unfortunately, an increasing reliance on cell phones and reduced “landline” usage is threatening the future of 9-1-1 services.
