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There are now nine South Lake Tahoe residents vying for one of two open spots on City Council.

Last week, Luca Genasci made an announcement on social media that he would be discontinuing his campaign. Citing a growing workload with a new business opening, Genasci said did not have "ample time" to dedicate to his new fiancé, family, friends, businesses and local politics.

Genasci owns Lake Tahoe Aleworx with two locations at Stateline and the Y, and a new bar, the Cocktail Corner, next door to the Y location in The Crossing at Tahoe Valley.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When Brenda Simpkins first posted a picture on Facebook of a glass of chardonnay on her balcony with Mt. Tallac in the background, little did she know she would become a much-needed respite in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

She posted that photo on the I Love Lake Tahoe page, gathering hundreds of "likes" and several comments about what her next drink would be. A new fan suggested a Lemon Drop would look nice on the balcony, and so it began.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual Snowshoe Cocktail Race series at Camp Richardson begins on January 18, with the second and third races on Feb. 15 and Mar. 21.

The high stepping fun returns as amateur contestants strap on snowshoes and try their luck in the resort’s annual race. This three-part series held on the beach in front of the Beacon Bar and Grill tests participants’ balance, speed, and agility as racers, cocktail trays in hand, navigate through obstacles, and up and down the beach.

STATELINE, Nev. - Many know him from "Hell's Kitchen," "MasterChef" and "Kitchen Nightmares," and now people will get to know world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay and experience his culinary skills at his new Lake Tahoe restaurant named after the hit reality show.

Caesars Entertainment has teamed up with Ramsay once again and has transformed the old Sage Room in Harveys Lake Tahoe to be the newest home for Hell's Kitchen.

Even before the doors open, over 12,000 reservations have been made for one of 151 seats in the 3,160 square foot restaurant located on the casino floor.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kind Traveler and the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority (LTVA) have teamed up to empower travelers to make a positive community and environmental impacts when they stay in hotels and motels on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A home at the intersection of Highway 50 and Sierra-at-Tahoe Road in the historic community of Phillips is a total loss after a fire ripped through it Friday night.

At 11:15 p.m. on April 12, Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) crews were called out to the scene along with several other agencies. Upon arrival, they found the home fully engulfed. Inside the home had been two women, one male, two dogs and two cats.

The male was transported to Barton Hospital with smoke inhalation and one cat was lost to the fire.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Beautiful Spring Like Day… Temps will warm up on the Slopes, but plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Doesn’t Get Any Better! Use the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Another Beautiful Day to enjoy Pi-Day on the Slopes… Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Get After It! Slather on the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - V-Day Tahoe returns to South Lake Tahoe for their 17th year later this month, but as a special preview fundraiser, enjoy your favorite monologues inside of Community Speakeasy at Stateline on Valentine's Day.

Tickets are limited to this unique event in an intimate setting inside the Social House Deli at the Heavenly Village.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- More than 100 community members attended the Tahoe Chamber's annual Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer and raised over $2,400 and brought in cases of food for Bread & Broth 4 Kids.

Attendees enjoyed appetizers and Riva Grill’s signature cocktail, Wet Woodys while also raising money for the local non-profit that currently provides backpacks of weekend food to 170 kids in grades K-8 at South Lake Tahoe schools.

Stir things up at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center during their third annual science of cocktails event on Friday, February 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy science-themed cocktails with exciting activities and demonstrations for adults...learn something new with each drink!

Mountaintop cameras from the University of Nevada, Reno spotted or tracked 240 fires in Nevada and California in 2017. This helped to keep firefighters more situationally aware and able to mount appropriate responses more rapidly over tens of thousands of square miles of forests and rangelands, including rural communities.

This is a new and expanding tool for fire managers who oversee the wildland and wildland/urban interface.

The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce's annual Connect for a Cause on January 18 had a great turnout from the community, bring in both cash and food donations for Bread and Broth.

Over 100 people attended the charity mixer at Riva Grill and they enjoyed appetizers and Riva Grill’s signature cocktail, Wet Woodies during the event.

Bread and Broth serves the community with weekly food giveaways and two hot meals a week, and their Bread and Broth 4 Kids programs gives over 170 South Lake Tahoe children in grades K-8 a backpack of weekend food.

The grand hall at MontBleu Casino Resort has been turned into a holiday paradise, a winter wonderland with the main attraction being the specialty Christmas trees.

On Thursday, local celebrities and media strolled by each of the designer trees, selecting those that won top honors of Most Elegant, Best Theme, Most Creative and Best of Show.

The excellent work on each made it almost impossible to come up with a winner, but four were chosen after much deliberation. Each tree will be paired with a special prize package during a live auction at Saturday's Gala.

Ready for a change in your Thursday routine? Shake it up at After Five! on Thursday, September 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Zephyr Cove Resort's shoreline venue.

This all-inclusive social event offers the South Shore a chance to meet and mingle with local business owners, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Attendees will enjoy lakeside views while chatting over tasty appetizers and sipping on their choice cocktail.

Summer around Tahoe is the perfect time for outdoor activities with family and friends. For some, drinking alcoholic beverages is part of the fun-in-the-sun experience. But excessive alcohol consumption and summer activities don’t mix.

Rivers have flooded, the lake is filling and snow is covering the slopes because of the several atmospheric rivers to hit Lake Tahoe this winter. To celebrate the epic season, the Beverage Department team at Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe concocted a cocktail to honor and celebrate the winter.

The "Atmospheric River" drink "blends the frosty peaks of the Sierra Nevada with the stunning shades of blue found only at Lake Tahoe," said John Packer of Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe.

From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.

Wednesday, September 21, 5:30-8pm
Entrance Fee: $40 in advance, $45 day of the event

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For the seventh year, the Barton Foundation is holding their annual Cocktails for a Cause event on Wednesday, September 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. Not only will attendees get samples of alcoholic creations made by ten local bartenders, but they'll be treated with heavy appetizers, live music and a raffle.

Teddy Roosevelt once said the Chautauqua is "the most American thing about America." Audiences will soon be able to see one of these historical, and entertaining, events on the South Shore when the Lake Tahoe Historical Society presents their annual Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe August 13 at 6:30 p.m. There is a cocktail party with fabulous appetizers at 5:15 p.m., which is included in the price of admission.

Austin’s House invites you to the eighth annual Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 26 at the Carson Valley Inn from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Put on your jeans and cowboy hat to celebrate the party atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday. This casual and crazy fundraiser features great food, music, dancing, raffle prizes, and silent auction.

Austin’s House would like to thank our generous sponsors for the Cowboy Mardi Gras: Carson City Toyota Scion donated $2,500, Carson Valley Medical Center donated $1,500 and Frontier Communications donated $1,000.

The annual Barton Foundation Festival of Trees and Lights opened Wednesday at MontBleu with tree judging and the Senior Stroll.

The winners of the designer and school trees and wreath contests:

Designer Tree Category

Best Interpretation of Theme: No Place Like Home, by Cyndy Brown – Carlton

Most Elegant: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia

Most “Out of the Box” (Creative): Steampunk Christmas, by Jeri Oishi & Enchanted Florist team

Best of Show: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia

LTUSD Trees:

From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.

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