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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 1:42pm
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. 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:
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Kitchen fire closes Hunan Garden temporarily
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 6:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hunan Garden on Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe is closed after a fire broke out in the kitchen's grease shoot, spreading to the stove and exhaust vent.
At 11:09 p.m. on January 18, crews from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue arrived at the restaurant and saw flames shooting out of the vents on the roof. Not knowing the extent of the fire they called in Lake Valley Fire and Tahoe Douglas Fire to assist.
The hood system worked and kept the fire in check until the crews could extinguish the fire.
Living the New Reality: What You Should Know About Climate Change & Wildland Fires
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
January 30, 2019 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As part of Operation Sierra Storm, the National Television Meteorologists' Conference held annually in Lake Tahoe, the public is invited to attend a lecture and panel discussion on living with climate change and wildland fires.
On Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Living the New Reality: What You Should Know About Climate Change & Wildland Fires will be held at Harveys in the Cabaret Theater. It is free to the public and offers free validated parking in Harveys parking garage.
Fire in Meyers quickly extinguished by Lake Valley
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:01pm
MEYERS, Calif - A quick response by Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) kept a Tuesday afternoon fire from spreading in Meyers, just outside of South Lake Tahoe.
The calls into 911 first alerted first responders that a car had collided with a residence on Tomahawk Lane and Apache Avenue. Upon arrival they found a structure and vehicle fire.
At 3:18 p.m., LVFPD responded with engines, medic and battalion chiefs while South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue also sent an engine and crew.
Free sandbags available for South Lake Tahoe residents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 8:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With rain falling on top of Tuesday's snow and ahead of a predicted snowstorm Thursday morning bringing concerns of flooding, the City of South Lake Tahoe is offering free sandbags to residents.
There are two locations to pick up the bags:
• City Public Works Yard, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
• Fire Station 3, 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd. (In the back off James)
The City supplies the sand and the bags, but residents will need to fill their own bags and transport them back home. Bring a shovel if possible though there are some provided for use at the sandpile.
Tahoe Warm Room open house for the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 5:45pm
Event Date:
February 7, 2019 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless is hosting an open house at the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room on February 7, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will begin with tours of the Warm Room from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Warm Room is the overnight emergency shelter we operate each winter to give our homeless neighbors respite from the worst of the winter weather. This year the Warm Room is located at 1201 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe, next door to Ernie’s Coffee Shop.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 8:00am
The following 137 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of September, October and November of 2018:
September - 52 Licenses
9/04
PEACE LOVE TAHOE
REAGAN SHARED HOME RENTAL
TOM WOHRMAN SPORTS
WINTERS EVE
9/05
RICKS REPAIR
9/6
BOOT CAMP FITNESS ACADEMY, LLC
9/8
J&S ASPHALT
9/10
1032 4TH ST APARTMENTS
737 SAN JOSE APARTMENT BLDG
ARTISTICRAT PAINTING & HOME SERVICE
HELPING HANDS CONSTRUCTION
LAKE TAHOE AUTOMOTIVE
MATTOX CONSTRUCTION
MCCOOL CONSTRUCTION
WYNN NAIL BAR
9/11
CONSCIOUS CUTLERY
Woman dies after South Lake Tahoe assault; Suspect arrested.
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 9:24pm
UPDATE 1/14/19: James Byron Cleveland, 71, has been arrested for the murder of his 65-year-old female roommate in South Lake Tahoe. For all of the updated info, visit http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/14/2019/suspect-identified-south-lake-tahoe-murder.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A woman has died of injuries sustained in an assault in a home on Carson Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Sierra House Elementary students move to full-day schedules at STMS/Al Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 12:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since a fire destroyed a section of Sierra House Elementary on November 11, 2018, students and staff have been dealing with the smoke damage, relocation, and minimum school days.
Just before the winter break classes were held at the Al Tahoe Elementary school site, home of the Boys & Girls Club, but that plan will now change starting January 14, 2018.
Douglas County ATV accident kills one, injures another
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 6:33pm
UPDATE 1/13/19 12:30 p.m. - Monica Quiroga of Gardnerville, Nevada has been identified as the person who died in the incident. She was in her early 30s.
Russell Swanson was injured and taken to Renown Medical Center for treatment. His current medical condition is unknown at this time.
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GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - One person is dead and another critically injured in an accident involving an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
The accident took place in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Boat capsizes in Topaz Lake; One dead, one missing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 6:16pm
UPDATE 1/13/19 12:30 p.m. - Douglas County Sheriff's Office has released the names of those involved in the boating accident. One boater, Scott Wise, was able to get to shore while a search began for the other two occupants. Rescue teams located the body of Burt Pederson of Sparks, Nevada, a man in his 40s according to DCSO. Jesse Gregory, also of Sparks, is still missing and presumed to have drowned.
Wise was treated at the Carson Valley Medical Center for treatment. He has since been released.
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Upcoming Tahoe Douglas Fire District Blood Drive
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 11:23am
Event Date:
January 22, 2019 - 11:00am
The Tahoe Douglas Fire District is holding a blood drive on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the bays at their Elks Point Road fire station.
Appointments are not required but can be helpful and can be made here: https://bloodhero.com/index.cfm?group=op&expand=806482&zc=89448
One arrested in South Lake Tahoe honey oil explosion
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 10:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One man has been arrested in connection with Friday's house fire on Kyburz Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Joe Johnson, 37, was arrested on a felony charge of manufacturing a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of a police officer.
Fire at South Lake Tahoe home under investigation
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 8:27pm
UPDATE at 9:00 a.m. 1/12/19: One man has been arrested in connection with this fire. To see more: http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/12/2019/one-arrested-south-lake-tahoe-honey-oil-explosion
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UPDATE at 8:45 p.m. 1/11/19: The South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is still on the scene of an earlier fire on Kyburz Avenue. The cause of the fire is under investigation by both the fire and police departments.
New Detective Sgt. Travis Cabral said he did not expect any further updates tonight.
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Presbyterian church fire causes services to be canceled; Second Serving moved
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 9:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fire that damaged the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on Wednesday has prompted services to be discontinued as well as moving of the weekly Bread & Broth Second Serving.
The free Friday night meal is moved to St. Theresa Church from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Due to the damage, changes are until further notice.
For those who may have questions, call (530) 544-3757 or (530) 545-2623.
Fire at Presbyterian Church in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fire at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening caused an estimated $50,000 in damage according to South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR).
At 6:20 p.m. on January 9, a call was received by the police department's dispatch center about a fire at the church, located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Not only did two engines, a squad truck and battalion chief respond for SLTFR, Lake Valley Fire sent in an engine and battalion chief and Tahoe Douglas Fire contributed a fire truck, ambulance and chief.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after allegedly attempting to carjack firefighter's vehicle
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 3:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 27-year-old South Lake Tahoe man picked the wrong vehicle to try and carjack and is now behind bars for his actions, facing several charges including attempted kidnapping.
Science of cocktails subject of next TERC talk in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 10:02pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2019 - 5:30pm
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!
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 1:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 177 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Dec. 21-31, 2018:
12/21
02:15 - 800 block of Rubicon Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
02:33 - 1000 block of 4th St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
06:02 - 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:00 - 900 block of Lakeview Ave - Police matter
15:11 - 1100 block of US Hwy 50 - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
Tahoe Douglas Fire responds to chlorine leak at Round Hill
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 7:26pm
A leak of chlorine gas at a Zephyr Cove business brought out the fire department the Quad County HazMat team and closed off Elks Point Road near Highway 50 for over three hours on Thursday afternoon.
At 3:00 p.m., first responders from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (Tahoe Fire) arrived at a research company on Elks Point Road after a call that chlorine gas had been released. Firefighters responded once it was determined that the gas was BCL3 (Boron trichloride), hazardous materials (HazMat) procedures began.
Thank you for making 2018 a great one - looking forward to a fabulous 2019!
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/01/2019 - 1:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As we say goodbye to one year, and welcome in another, I would be remiss without saying a big "Thank You" to all of the South Tahoe Now readers, contributors and advertisers!
As the only daily digital newspaper serving South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area it is a tough job to be get everything needed to everybody, but I try! I appreciate the tips and ideas, thank you.
City calls second night of SnowGlobe a "success"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Law enforcement and medical issues associated with the 2018 SnowGlobe Music Festival were down again on the event's second night, leading City of South Lake Tahoe staff to call the evening "another success."
After much concern from the community, staff has been working to alleviate concerns from them concerning noise and trouble for law enforcement.
Highlights of the second day include:
Letter: Preventing another Camp Fire - South Lake Tahoe a very high fire hazard severity zone
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 8:42am
As we close out a challenging year for California’s fire service, leadership from California Fire Chiefs Association, Fire Districts Association of California, League of Cities Fire Chiefs Department and Metro Chiefs met this week with Governor-Elect Newsom’s staff to set the stage for 2019 and establish a working relationship with the incoming administration.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office plans strong presence in Stateline on New Year's Eve
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 7:00am
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Due to the high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during this event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive. In past years, the road has closed anywhere from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
South Lake Tahoe prepares for SnowGlobe - Important road closure and noise information
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 8:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thousands of music fans and dozens of performers are headed to South Lake Tahoe for the 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival from December 29-31. Before they get here, hundreds of workers are spending many hours preparing the scene from the delivery and installation of stages, tents, electrical cables, ski jumps, trailers, vehicles and port-a-potties.
Christmas "miracle" helps displaced South Lake Tahoe family
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 4:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When Laura Alvarez De Ruiz, her husband and three children found themselves homeless just a week before Christmas their future was uncertain.
De Ruiz and her family filled one of six apartments at 3546 Spruce Avenue until December 17. That was when they had to vacate their home after the landlord failed to provide safe housing for residents and the City of South Lake Tahoe shut it down.
Tahoe Douglas Fire boat named one of '10 Significant Boats of 2018'
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 2:18am
The boat Lisa "Angel of Tahoe" Maloff and Bob and Nackey Scagliotti helped bring to the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) in 2017 was named one of WorkBoat magazine’s “10 Significant Boats of 2018” an international in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Lake Assault Boats fire and rescue craft on duty with TDFPD, named Marine 24, was christened in 2017. At a cost of $500,000 it is designed to respond to a wide range of emergencies, including structural and wildland fires, and on-the-water rescue operations.
Forest Service accepting reservations for 2019 5th grade snowshoe program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 1:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is now accepting reservations for the 2019 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program. Fifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot by calling the Forest Supervisor’s office at 530-543-2789, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Winter Trek begins Tuesday, January 15, and continues through March 28, 2019, weather permitting. Field trips are generally three hours long and are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
STPUD board meeting to highligh 2018 water and sewer improvements
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 1:16am
Event Date:
December 20, 2018 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2014, the South Tahoe Public Utility District’s Board of Directors approved a series of annual rate increases to fund more than $50 million in critical improvements to South Tahoe’s water, wastewater, and recycled water systems. These upgrades lower long-term costs, improve fire flow, protect the environment and ensure longterm, quality service. On Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 6 p.m. the District will host a public meeting on the upgrades to the water, sewer and recycled water systems, and the ongoing improvements still needed.
Living the New Reality: Climate Change & Wildland Fires, Jan. 30
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 10:34am
Event Date:
January 30, 2019 - 8:00am Living the New Reality: What You Should Know About Climate Change & Wildland Fires
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019
8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Harveys Lake Tahoe Cabaret Theater
FREE TO PUBLIC - with free validated parking in Harveys garage
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report (IPCC) – Update (8 - 9:15 a.m.)
What consequences does the recent IPCC report indicate? Impacts on humans and natural systems of additional warming? Adaptation and mitigation options for reducing risks over shorter and longer time scales.
Speaker:
Location
Harveys Cabaret
United States
See map: Google Maps
Paradise man arrested in Tahoe Vista after fleeing from deceased man's car
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 11:25pm
A man was arrested on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe by Placer County Sheriff deputies Monday after he was found driving a car that belonged to a deceased Paradise, California man.
Deputies saw 35-year-old Stephen Miller driving on Sunday night and before they could initiate a traffic stop Miller exited the car via the passenger side and took off.
A records check revealed the registration hadn’t been renewed in four years and the owner of the car was deceased.
Miller, who is also from Paradise, was tracked to the Cedar Glen Lodge in Tahoe Vista on Monday and arrested.
Community gives families displaced from South Lake Tahoe apartments some holiday cheer but still in need of permanent housing
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 1:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On December 12 six South Lake Tahoe families learned the apartment building they called home was no longer habitable and they had to vacate by December 17.
As the deadline loomed panic set in for the residents of 3546 Spruce Avenue, they tried to find new housing in a city where available rentals are almost non-existent, especially for those of a lower income level without financial means to pay higher rent and deposits.
South Lake Tahoe breweries band together to make beer for Butte County fire victims
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 11:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What do Cold Water Brewery, Outpost Brewing Co., Sidellis Lake Tahoe and South Lake Brewing Company all have in common besides making great beer?
They are all community minded and collaborated on Friday, December 14 to create a Tahoe batch of Resilience IPA. All proceeds from the ale will go to the Camp Fire fund.
In January the beer will be available at any of the four establishments in South Lake Tahoe.
"Angel of Tahoe" spreads holiday cheer to South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 11:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lisa Maloff, the "Angel of Tahoe", continues to support agencies, institutions and the South Lake Tahoe community with her generosity and year-round holiday spirit.
South Lake Tahoe apartments found to be unsafe - tenants must vacate
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Six families in South Lake Tahoe don't know where they will be spending Christmas after receiving notice Wednesday that the apartment building they've been calling home was found to be unsafe, giving them until Monday, December 17 to find a place to live.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 10:27am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Partly Cloudy to Clearing Skies with a Wind Advisory Posted… All Upper Mountain Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Mt Rose, Squaw & Mammoth Mountain… Call Ahead… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning then clearing. Highs: 44F-49F (34F-39F on the Slopes). Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph increasing to south 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon. Ridge Gusts up to 75 mph increasing to 110 mph in the afternoon.
Sierra House students could have split schedule at Al Tahoe until mid-February
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 12:26am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The third graders from Sierra House Elementary are now at the Al Tahoe school site, and on Monday, December 17, the rest of the students will join them. At first it was believed that work could possibly be completed by the time students return to school after the holiday break but now that the hired restoration specialists are getting into the walls and ceiling the scope of work has increased.
Belfor cannot commit to the scope of work until the crews get into their job, so the plan is to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. As of today, the
Cinder the Bear found dead in Washington
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 9:40pm
When Cinder the Bear arrived in South Lake Tahoe on August 4, 2014 the prognosis wasn't a good one. The 18-month old black bear had been severely burned in the Carlton Complex Fire in Washington and weighed in at just 39 pounds, about half of what a cub her age should be.
The story of her determination and recovery won the hearts of many around the globe and now she is dead.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 10:43am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Great Day to Carve Up some turns… Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy… Don’t forget the Sunscreen… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning then becoming Sunny. Highs: 43F-48F (33F-38F on the Slopes). South winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming Light.
Tonight: Clear in the evening, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 18F-28F. South winds 10-15 mph.
Holiday Mall Crawl in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 12:27am
Event Date:
December 14, 2018 - 3:00pm
Elevate Wellness is hosting the 2nd annual Holiday Mall Crawl will take place at The Crossing in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, December 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is a festive and family fun event that also serves as a fundraiser for the Lake Tahoe Fire Academy scholarship fund.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 10:49am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Hump Day with Partly Cloudy to Clearing Skies and Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up… Don’t forget the Sunscreen… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning the clearing. Highs: 41F-46F (31F-36F on the Slopes). West winds around 10 mph shifting to the east with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 70 mph in the morning..
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 11F-21F. South winds 10-15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Some Sierra House students will move to Al Tahoe this week; rest head over Dec. 17
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 11:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is now a new plan for students at Sierra House Elementary School, one that will require some to move over to the Al Tahoe site sooner than expected.
Gingerbread displays at Harrah's and Harveys depict Virginia City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 3:34pm
Just in time for the holidays, elves from the Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe bakery departments have created two “Gingerbread Virginia City” displays in the lobbies of both of their lobbies.
It took 400 pounds of fresh secret gingerbread spiced dough and 120 pounds of royal icing to create the hundreds of gingerbread cutout, house, numerous frosted candies, candy canes and pinecones which are part of the displays. There was also 200 hours of craftsmen-like hard work accomplished with the help of five of Harrah’s and Harveys top international culinary students working on the projects.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 11:13am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Terrific Tuesday ahead with Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies and Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up… Have Fun & Be Safe!.
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 38F-48F (28F-38F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows: 17F-27F. Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts uo to 50 mph after midnight.
Tips for a safe winter and holiday season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 11:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Winter has arrived in the Lake Tahoe Basin along with the holiday season. Local fire districts and their partners would like to take this opportunity to remind residents and visitors to properly dispose of fireplace/woodstove ashes and to use caution when decorating for the holiday. The following safety tips are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to help keep your home safe this winter/holiday season.
Fireplaces and Woodstoves
Sleigh rides, Santa, cookies and fun at Holidays in History in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 2:47pm
Event Date:
December 15, 2018 - 11:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Step back in time at the Lake Tahoe Historical Society's annual Holiday in History event on Saturday, December 15, 2018. This special day has become a family favorite and you don't want to miss it.
All day long the museum and historic cabin will be open for all to enjoy the decorations on display during free tours - doors open at 11:00 a.m. These will also be a Victorian Christmas scene in the museum. The bookstore is open for those on your gift list and a giant snowflake is free with all purchases $25 or over.
Gift idea for friends or family: Donating to Camp Fire victims in their name
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 1:07am
If you're like most this holiday season, you've been busy trying to find the perfect gift for loved ones on your list. You've hit the malls, shopped online, browsed the catalogs and spent your free time shopping.
For some it's easy to figure out what to buy them, but for those who already have everything, it's not so easy.
Instead of searching for what to give, especially for the adults in our life, how about doing something that will help those who lost everything and now need everything?
Fire update: Sierra House Elementary to relocate all grades Dec. 17-21
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 8:37pm
After further evaluation on their school restoration and cleaning plan, Belfor has asked Sierra House Elementary to be vacant starting the week of December 17.
This access with no students or staff present will facilitate clean up and reconstruction so that the job can be completed thoroughly and with integrity by the time school resumes after the Christmas break.
In order to accommodate Belfor, Sierra House Principal Karin Holmes has let those affected they will be moving all of students and staff to Al Tahoe Elementary School (the Lake Tahoe Boy's and Girl's Club site).
Letter: Concerning that LTUSD staff doesn't feel safe in reporting potential threats to safety
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 4:48pm
Dear Community, With a very heavy heart, I feel it is my responsibility to share the statement I gave yesterday at the Public Comment portion of the special School Board meeting that focused on the events of Sierra House’s 11/11 fire and clean-up. We are all deeply grateful for the success of Lake Valley Fire and all the specialists and District staff that have bent heaven and earth to help remediate all aspects of this situation. I write with deep respect and gratitude for all that LTUSD leadership has done for our family and community as well.
Parents show up at school board meeting to voice Sierra House fire concerns
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 1:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Attending the December 6 special meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School Board were concerned parents, teachers and staff from Sierra House Elementary, enough to fill the room and into the hallway. They were there to ask the Board why the school was reopened just two days after the November 11 fire that took out a hallway, a reading room, teacher's room and caused damage to ducts and panels above the ceiling.
