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Drug Take Back Day nets 50 pounds of prescription medication
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2015 - 8:05am
The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition collaborated with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and the South Tahoe Police Department for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 26, 2015, which saw approximately 50 pounds of unwanted prescription medication turned in to authorities. The event gave South Lake Tahoe residents an opportunity to dispose of all unwanted, unused, or expired medications for free with no questions asked. No liquids or needles were accepted and residents were asked to remove all personal information from bottles before dropping off medications.
South Lake Tahoe Girl Scouts holding informational meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 10:02pm
Learn about Girl Scouts and how your daughter can join, starting their path to leadership and community service. Make new friends, have family fun and enjoy new horizons.
An informational night for South Lake Tahoe families with girls in kindergarten and older will be held on Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Church's Globin Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.
For more information, contact 800-222-5406 or www.gssn.org/jointhefun.
South Tahoe High Vikings win first football game of the season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 11:46pm
The South Tahoe High Vikings Football team hosted the Lowery Buckaroos on Friday night in a game that earn the hometown boys their first win of the season.
After close losses to El Dorado (35-32) and Spring Creek (33-27), the Vikings were ready for a win.
Quarterback Tommy Cefalu threw one touchdown pass to Darren Jackson, followed by one on the ground for Jackson and two more rushing touchdowns by Noah Jackson.
The final: 27-0.
Next up for the Vikings: Next week's homecoming game against Wooster at STHS Friday night. Varsity starts at 7 p.m., JV at 4:30 p.m.
A whopper of a fish tops the scales during Kid's Fishing Derby
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 7:00pm
"I'm usually a bass fisherman," explained 11-year-old Casey Holden. "I only fish for trout during this derby."
The sixth grader from Fairfield-Suisun Valley Elementary had the catch of the day on Sunday during the 14th annual Moose Lodge Fishing Derby held at Lake Baron inside Tahoe Paradise Park. The first fish he reeled in was 3 lbs 7 oz after about 90 minutes of fishing. As soon as he got that one off the hook he cast another line and within a minute caught the one that ended up being the biggest of the day, a 7 lb 5 oz rainbow trout.
22nd Annual Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament at Edgewood
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 8:13pm
Edgewood Tahoe is the home of the 22nd annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament on Monday, October 12. The event raises over $40,000 each year to support the work of the club, which assists more than 600 local kids throughout the year.
This popular day of golf, food and fun normally sells out so early registration is recommended.
New Leadership Lake Tahoe class announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 7:52pm
After an extensive search and interview process, the participants for the next Leadership Lake Tahoe program have been announced. Leadership Lake Tahoe is a 10-month program that covers key aspects of the South Shore community so participants have a better understanding of their home and may further develop their leadership skills.
Jenay Aiksnoras, Lake Tahoe Yoga & Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Amber Aneloski, The Getaway Café
Veronica Arriaga, Harrah's & Harveys
Morgan Beryl, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Brian Bigley, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Alison Bourquin, Design Workshop
Soroptimists hold 45th Annual Wine Tasting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 10:19pm
The Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe invites the community to their 45th annual “An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” on Friday, October 16, 2015 at MontBleu's Convention Center. Enjoy incredible wine from Northern California’s top wineries and sample a wide variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from the South Shore’s finest restaurants.
Lake Tahoe concert line-up for August
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/02/2015 - 2:52pm
July 17-Aug 23 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival: "Romeo and Juliet" @ Sand Harbor
July 29-Aug 02 Shayla Rivera / Pete Banachowski @ Improv at Harvey's
July 31-Aug 16 Lake Tahoe Summerfest classical music series @ Sierra Nevada College
July 31-Aug 01 Lisa Marie Johnston @ Moodys Bistro
Coburn Station @ Bar of America
August 01 Three Dog Night @ Montbleu
Robert Cray @ Harrah's
Forget the Roses @ Hard Rock Hotel
Drought Relief @ Heavenly Village
DJ Rick Gee / DJ Rockwell @ Peek Tahoe
Daze on the Green @ Cabo Wabo
JKC Band @ Steamers
Darren Senn @ 968 Park Hotel
Tahoe Douglas Rotary gives out community awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 11:25pm
Each year the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club holds their signature fundraiser, the St. Patrick's Day Celebration, and because of this they are able to give away tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships, grants and gifts to members of the community.
On Friday, local non-profits were handed the fruits of the Rotarian's labor at their annual community donation day.
This year, the following groups received a donation either at the meeting or during the school year:
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Boy Scouts Troop 468
Boy Scouts Troop 594
WHittell High Boosters
Volunteers help make Celebrity Golf a great event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 12:11am
The celebrities have been gone from South Lake Tahoe for over a week, back to their jobs and families. While they were the attraction of the American Century Golf Championship, the true stars were the volunteers who made it all happen.
Volunteers helped in many aspects. Soroptimists had their food tents and spent every day serving sandwiches, drinks, chips and snacks.
The Lake Tahoe Bike Coalition had a group out each day, manning the bike valet for the 200 cyclists that used their free services.
8th Annual Wooden Boat Classic at Tahoe Keys Marina
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/22/2015 - 11:24pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Jul 25 2015 .
July 24, 2015 (All day)
July 25, 2015 (All day)
There is nothing quite like rich mahogany reflecting off the pure blue waters of Lake Tahoe, and there will be plenty of it to see as over 85 of the world's rarest wooden boats come to the Tahoe Keys Marina as part of the 8th Annual Wooden Boat Classic this weekend.
Each year, over 3,000 people walk through the boat slips, checking out the rare boats. There will be music, wine, food and vendors to enjoy as well. The Wooden Boat Classic brings together the fascinating and priceless history behind these elegant machines.
Beach Wrestling Championships this weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 9:10pm
Event Date:
July 25, 2015 - 11:00am
Beach wrestling has made it to South Lake Tahoe and everyone is invited to participate. Local wrestling coaches Ryan Wallace and Dave Borges are putting on a first for the area, the Inaugural Beach Wrestling Tournament will be held on the El Dorado Beach at Lakeview Commons on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle and the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe are sponsoring the event which gets under way at high noon. Registration and weigh-ins begin at 11 a.m.
Justin Timberlake makes the most of his inaugural ACC appearance
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/19/2015 - 10:11pm
While his score may not have won the American Century Golf Championship, Justin Timberlake won the hearts of many fans at Edgewood Tahoe this week. The large gallery following him during the practice rounds and tournament was full of girls, teens and moms trying to catch a glimpse of the recording artist.
During Sunday's final round, Timberlake was partnered with NFL great Jerry Rice and Alfonso Ribeiro who is best known for winning Dancing With the Stars and for his role on Fresh Prince on Bel-Air.
"Knuckleheads" on the 7th Hole make it the fun place to be
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 10:42pm
What started as a small group of guys from Sacramento coming to South Lake Tahoe for a fun time at celebrity golf has turned into an iconic. must-be-at part of the whole American Century Golf Championship experience.
South Lake Tahoe's Blue Ribbon Choir to join Foreigner on stage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 5:35pm
South Lake Tahoe's Blue Ribbon Choir will be joining British-American rock icons, Foreigner, on the MontBleu stage Saturday evening.
Several month ago the band, famous for such hits as "I Want to Know What Love Is,""Feels Like the First Time," "Cold as Ice," and "Hot Blooded," contacted Dave Davis of MontBleu about their desire to have a local choir join them on stage during their South Shore show.
Davis contacted Paul Kushner, the Blue Ribbon Choir director, to see if his group would be interested.
He said "yes!"
Over 20,000 pounds of food distributed at Food Bank event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 7:18pm
The El Dorado County Food Bank was in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday, delivering both food from their mobile pantry and fresh produce from California Emergency Food Link.
A line of people had formed at the American Legion prior to their opening at 10 p.m. Volunteers from St Theresa’s Bread and Broth came out to help and, for the first time, U-Turn 4 Christ from Pollock Pines joined the collective outreach as volunteers to help others.
Whittell's Cole Snyder tops in state in 1600m and 3200m
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2015 - 8:32pm
Whittell High sophomore Cole Snyder wrapped up the Nevada State Track and Field Championships with two first place finishes and one fourth place for Division IV schools. Snyder won the 3200 meter on Saturday with a time of 10:28.77, the 1600 meter yesterday with a time of 4:51.53. His fourth place came in the 800 meter, just .58 seconds off the lead with a time of 2:08.54.
South Shore athletes do well at Nevada State Track & Field Meet
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2015 - 12:29am
During the first day of the Nevada State High School championships, both South Tahoe and Whittell High School athletes had impressive showings.
STHS sophomore Maya Brosch in the state champ in the 300 meter hurdles for Division 1-A. She ran a time of 45:18.
Whittell sophomore Cole Snyder won the state 1600 meter race for Division 4 schools with by running it in 4:51.53.
The Whittell girl's 4 x 100 relay team of Aisha Ceron, Michelle Barnes, Samantha Forvilly and Lauren George won a state title with a time of 55:24.
Lake Tahoe SummerFest concert schedule released
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2015 - 7:07pm
Event Date:
July 31, 2015 (All day)
Lake Tahoe SummerFest’s fourth season, “Passport to a World of Music,” will bring Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn to audiences July 31 – Aug. 16 (www.TahoeSummerFest.org). The three weekend series of nine different concerts will transport attendees through masterpieces translated by renowned artists and a nationally acclaimed orchestra of 40 players.
Full entertainment schedule in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2015 - 10:36pm
May 1-3 Mark Pitta / Jack Coen @ Improv at Harveys
Genoa Cowboy Festival feat. Lacy J Dalton and the Dalton Gang, The Western Flyers, Richard Elloyan, Steve Wade, Larry Maurice, Mike Beck, Gary Allegretto, Walt Cheney, Belinda Gail, All Hat No Cattle, Sourdough Slim, Tony Argento, Ken Gardner, John and Betsie Elliott, Ed and Connie Kretschmer, The Mountain Girls, Cowboys By Night, McAboy Lane, CW & Mr. Spoons, Don S. Thompson, Michael Fischer, Dianna Borges, Kim Copel @ Genoa, NV
Live music w/ Steve & Tom @ Gar Woods
May 01 1 year anniversary party w/ DJ Trek @ Xhale
Letters to the Editor: Yet Another Fee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 10:55pmTo City Manager of South Lake Tahoe, City Council
RE: motel housing
Honorable City Manager and City Council,
I am writing to you out of concern about the possible new ordinance regarding motel housing. In the past six years I have been involved with working for and advising various properties. The seven different properties opened my eyes to a separate part of our community that goes mostly unnoticed.
Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe gives out $25,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 8:24pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded eight local organizations a total of $25,000 in grants at Harrah’s Tahoe on Wednesday, April 15.
“There are so many wonderful organizations working to improve the lives of women and children in our area,” said Micky Madden, SISLT’s Grant Allocation Co-Chair. “We are honored to aid these efforts made possible by the community’s support of our annual fundraising activities.”
Jeremy Evans hired as new LTCC women’s head soccer coach
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 8:59pm
After taking the South Tahoe High Varsity Girls Soccer team to back-to-back NIAA state championships, coach Jeremy Evans has left the program to become the new Lake Tahoe Community College women's head soccer coach.
LTCC found themselves without a women's coach after first year Coyote coach Christian DeLeon recently left the program to become the new women's head coach at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village.
Man pleads guilty to videotaping Reno Teens; Previous Douglas County conviction
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 10:58pm
Reno resident Rodney Skan, age 60, plead guilty on April 8 in Washoe County to a charge of stalking after he admitted to videotaping four Reno high school girls during the fall of 2013. Police found 175 hours of footage in his motel room of the girls, ages 14, 15 and two 17-year-olds taken at local high school girls sporting events. Skan fixated on particular girls, following them to multiple games throughout the season.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra awards grants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 7:58pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra recently awarded 14 worthy organizations, projects, and programs with funding from their Community Grant program. The mission of the organization is to “Strengthen and enhance the lives of women and youth in our community and the world.”
The following organizations/programs/projects best aligned with this mission according the the Soroptimists: Between Horses and Humans, Bijou Kindergarten Adventure Introduction, Bijou 5th Grade Enrichment Field Trip, Health Talents
Tahoe Snowflakes Ice Skating Team wins in San Francisco
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 11:33am
South Lake Tahoe was well represented during last weekend's Shamrock Competition at the Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center in San Francisco. The Tahoe Snowflakes Youth Ice Skating Team brought home many team and individual trophies.
Production: 1st place
Synchronized teams:
Junior Youth (5-8 years old): Second Place
Youth (7-11 years old): First Place
Senior Youth (11-14 years old): First Place
Location
Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center
750 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sierra-at-Tahoe latest resort to close due to drought
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 9:39pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe is the latest Lake Tahoe area ski resort to announce that it will suspend operations, beginning Monday, because of the lack of snow brought on by the ongoing drought in the west.
Teen dating violence statistics prompt performance art contest and HEART campaign
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 8:21am
Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.
One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence.
One in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
One quarter of high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual abuse.
Approximately 70% of college students say they have been sexually coerced.
New App and on-line tool helps find Girl Scout cookie sales in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/28/2015 - 12:57am
Admit it, you've been waiting for a box of Thin Mints or Caramel Delights. Right? If not those two flavors, what is your favorite?
South Lake Tahoe Girl Scouts were spotted at several locations around town on Friday, selling their famous cookies. The girls selling from their table in front of the Bijou Safeway sold over 130 boxes in just their first couple of hours.
A tradition since 1917, girls growing through the ranks of Brownies, Cadettes and Girl Scouts have had the job of selling cookies annually to help raise money for their troups.
LTCC Writers’ Series Brings Short Story Writer, Novelist to Campus
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 12:08am
Event Date:
March 5, 2015 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series proudly presents an evening with novelist Gayle Brandeis and short story writer Dimitri Keriotis on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Aspen Room, inside the library building. The two writers will read selections from their works, answer audience questions, and sign copies of their books, which will be available for sale. This event is free and open to the public.
The Vagina Monologues 2015
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 6:37pm
Event Date:
March 6, 2015 - 6:30pm V-Day South Lake Tahoe 2015
Presents a Benefit Performance of
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Who: V-Day South Lake Tahoe
What: A benefit performance of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, to raise
funds for Live Violence Free, Tahoe Youth & Family Services and Zawadisha
Where: Lake Tahoe Golf Course located at 2500 Emerald Bay Road
When: March 6th, 2015
Event Breakdown: (also available on eventbrite.com)
Location
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Road
United States
See map: Google Maps
Equinox Spring Festival at Sierra at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/17/2015 - 10:35pmEvent Date:
March 28, 2015 (All day)
Sierra-at-Tahoe brings the second annual Equinox Spring Festival to the slopes beginning March 21. This free festival features live bands over three consecutive weekends, signature Sierra events for all ages and competitions on and off the mountain. Competitions including the Van's Hi-Standard Series and 9th Annual Buckle Up Big Air will be taking place on-mountain, while the 8th Annual Salsa Showdown will happen in the base area.
Vikings fall short of a playoff appearance
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/15/2015 - 12:08am
It was a close game for over three quarters in the gym at South Tahoe High on Saturday, but the visiting Fallon Greenwave prevailed in the end and beat the Vikings 60-44.
South Tahoe needed a win to continue their season in next week's playoffs.
The Division 1A playoffs will start on Thursday in Fallon at Churchill County High School.
The Lady Vikings had a different outcome in their game against Fallon. The girls won by a score of 49-41.
South Tahoe High Cheer and Dance teams bring home trophies
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 10:44pm
The South Tahoe High trophy case just got a bit fuller.
South Tahoe High's cheerleaders brought home four trophies from the Rail City Spirit Invitational on Saturday, February 14. They won first in Large Varsity Show Cheer, first in Varsity Group Stunt (for their team #2) and second for JV Show Cheer. The Varsity girls also won the trophy for best all-around by earning the most points during the competition.
The Dance Team made their first trip to a competition and took second place for Open Dance.
South Tahoe High basketball games are free on Valentine's Day
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 1:13am
Due to the generous donation from someone in the community, the South Tahoe High girls' and boys' basketball games are free on Saturday, February 14.
The Junior Varsity girls open up the day of basketball with their 10 a.m. game, followed by the JV boys at 11:30 a.m.
Varsity games get underway at 1 p.m. for the girls and 2:30 p.m. for the boys.
All games will be against Churchill County High School of Fallon, NV.
Flash mob to bring awareness to domestic violence being held Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 12:45am
Men, women and children have been practicing for the big flash mob on Saturday in South Lake Tahoe which is being held to bring awareness to domestic violence.
The "One Billion Rising Revolution" is occurring around the world on February 14, a large mass action to end violence against women. Originally held o Valentine's Day in 2012, the movement is bringing awareness to the staggering statistics that one in three women will be raped or beaten during her lifetime. with the world population at seven billion, this adds up toe more than one billion women and girls affected.
Whittell wins sixth straight; League record now 13-1
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 9:26am
The defending Division 4 State Champion Whittell Warriors are beginning the final weekend of regular season action with an impressive record. Overall, they are 21-2 and in league play they are 13-1. Their only loss of the season is to league leading Virginia City.
On Thursday night Whittell won their sixth straight game by beating Sage Creek 70-13.
Every Warrior ended up on the score board led by Palmer Chaplin's 11 points. Three teammates had 10 points: Colin Buchholz, Bryce Bronken and Quinn Kixmiller. All of those players are juniors except senior Bronken.
South Lake Tahoe fire captain arrested on porn charges is resident of Chico
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 5:14pm
A Chico man who works as a captain for the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has been arrested on suspicion of child pornography.
Mark McLeod Wygant, 44, appeared in federal court Friday and is scheduled for preliminary examination Feb. 13, unless he is indicted earlier, which would change the appearance to arraignment, said Lauren Horwood, spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Bond was not offered and he remains in custody at Sacramento County Jail.
South Lake Tahoe model wins Nevada favorite model's contest
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/01/2015 - 9:47pm
Thousands of people have been voting on Facebook for the Northern Nevada Favorite Model's contest over the past several weeks and a South Tahoe High graduate ended up on top, winning by a few hundred votes.
Kelsey Adams, daughter of DR. Steve Adams and Colleen Karcher, has been modeling for several years. She entered the contest for fun, not sure of what to expect.
South Tahoe High Cheer Team wins first place at Davis competition
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/01/2015 - 8:49pm
The Varsity Cheer team from South Tahoe High is bringing home a first place trophy from the United Spirit Association (USA) California Open held at UC Davis on Sunday, February 1.
The STHS girls won the "Varsity Show Cheer Advanced" category.
Cheer and dance teams from Northern California competed.
South Lake Tahoe residents to participate in One Billion Rising Flash Mob
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/23/2015 - 1:05am
Event Date:
January 25, 2015 - 6:00pm
With seven to ten domestic violence cases reported each week on the South Shore, the universal issue of violence against women isn't just a big city problem.
One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. The campaign, launched on Valentine’s Day of 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that one in three women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at seven billion, this adds up to more than one billion women and girls.
South Tahoe High Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams lose on the road
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/18/2015 - 11:39pm
Churchill County turned out to be a tough host on Saturday, with both the boys and girls varsity basketball teams from South Tahoe High losing their games. The boys lost 68-47 and the girl's team lost 33-22.
The Viking boys ran against a tough defense during their conference game but sophomore Harry Chakmakis-Moses was still able to score 13. His scoring output was followed by junior Denzel Perez's ten points and senior Kirby David's nine.
Girls Basketball Round-Up - South Tahoe and Whittell High Schools
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/11/2015 - 11:04am
The South Tahoe Lady Vikings Varsity team currently has a 3-3 record in 1A Northern Nevada League action. They are coming off of a full week of basketball action.
On Friday, January 2, South Tahoe lost to Elko 52-33. Senior Ally King led all STHS scorers with 10, followed by Sophomore Drue Chapman's 9.
The girls had a win against Spring Creek 46-42 on Saturday, January 4. King and Chapman led scorers again with 17 and 16 respectively. They each had two 3 pointers each.
Tahoe Derby Dames looking for more roller derby skaters
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 12:35am
The Tahoe Derby Dames are entering their eight season as South Lake Tahoe's all-female amateur flat track roller derby league and they're looking for skaters to join them, no matter what the experience level is.
They represent a wide variety of backgrounds and professions as they strive to serve as positive role models for young girls in the community while introducing Lake Tahoe to an up and coming, family friendly sport.
All skating abilities are invited to join in "Modern Womens Flat Track Roller Derby"
South Lake Tahoe's Top Stories of 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 11:31am
When reflecting over the past year it's hard to remember all that happened in one's life, unless you're good at keeping a journal and you have time to re-read it.
As I look back at what happened in South Lake Tahoe over the last 365 days, a lot happened, but what may seem to be a top story to me may not seem as important to a reader.
I reviewed our analytics, the numbers that are kept to show how many people read South Tahoe Now stories at any given point, and drew from those numbers to come up with the "South Lake Tahoe's Top Stories of 2014."
Sealed With A Kiss in South Lake Tahoe gives back to the community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 1:15pm
In true holiday spirit, Sealed With A Kiss (SWAK) of South Lake Tahoe continued their annual tradition of giving away new clothing and accessories to the women and children of Live Violence Free and Sierra Foster Families.
Each year, during Tahoe Douglas Rotary's Christmas Party for local families, SWAK owner Jana Walker Spano and her team bring racks full of clothing, make-up and accessories to the event. Each mother from Live Violence Free than gets to pick items from the racks. SWAK also gave children toys and clothing this year as well.
LTUSD schools closing for day. Winds causing South Lake Tahoe power black out.
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 1:31pm
Dr. James Tarwater has informed parents that schools in South Lake Tahoe are closing immediately due to a power black out for the area. He reported that the black out will last until 4:30 p.m.
All parents are requested to pick up their students and buses will start transporting children if they are normally transported by bus. Each school has a different Bus departure time starting with STMS at 12:45 p.m., STHS at 1:30 p.m., Bijou at 1:35 p.m., Sierra House and Tahoe Valley Elementary schools at 2:10 p.m., and the Magnet School at 2:25 p.m.
Lake Tahoe's Hannah Teter and Julia Mancuso earn podium spots
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 8:53pm
In two different countries on Saturday, a Lake Tahoe skier and boarder represented the area well as they finished on the podium.
4th Annual Shred for Sushi Rail Jam
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/02/2014 - 6:35pm
Event Date:
December 10, 2014 - 5:30pm On Course Events has teamed up with Sushi Pier once again to produce the 4th Annual Shred for Sushi Rail Jam Competition. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the parking lot next to Sushi Pier, located at 177 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Stateline, NV.
Location
Sushi Pier Tahoe
177 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Impressive inaugural season for LTCC soccer teams; State playoffs for both
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/19/2014 - 12:37am
The LTCC men's soccer team holds the top spot in the Golden Valley Conference with a 7-0-1 league record and an overall 13-4-3 record in their inaugural season. They will take their five game winning streak into the post-season on Saturday as they try to make their way to a state title.
The team is currently ranked #9 among the community colleges in California, #13 nationally.
