Giving
Hopeful Henry: Are pets a good present to give?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/14/2015 - 11:11pm
Dear Henry,
I want to get my 5 year old son a puppy for Christmas, what do you think, good idea or not?
Thanks,
Marvin
Dear Marvin,
New drone regulations for Lake Tahoe and the US
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/14/2015 - 10:11pm
Now that the gift giving season is upon us, many people may have model airplanes, drones or quadcopters on their wish list. There are some new rules in place that all users of the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) need to know.
The Federal Aviation Administration today that all UAS units weighing between 0.55 pounds and 50 pounds must be registered by February 19th, 2016.
Councilwoman sues the City of South Lake Tahoe and City Manager
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 2:34pm
City Councilwoman JoAnn Conner filed a lawsuit against the City of South Lake Tahoe and City Manager Nancy Kerry in El Dorado County Court on Wednesday, December 9, asking for the City Council's censure of her be withdrawn.
In a special meeting of the Council on October 19, Conner was censured for interactions she had with City staff which at times were described as bullying and creating a hostile work environment.
Lake Tahoe Community College celebrates soccer programs' successes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 12:21am
When Nick Arbelaez moved to South Lake Tahoe with his fiancee Stephanie Shamo, he was taking the Assistant Soccer Coach position at LTCC and she was headed to Barton Health.
After Head Coach Ben Wade and LTCC parted ways mid-season, Arbelaez stepped in as interim head coach, leading the Coyotes to the final four for California Community Colleges.
At Tuesday's board meeting, Arbelaez was introduced to the trustees along with
other coaches and volunteers that have helped both the men's and women's soccer teams have early successes in the young programs.
Kudos: Ameriprise Financial volunteers feed hungry
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 7:16pm
Every year in November, Ameriprise Financial advisors and employees participate in national days of service in partnership with Feeding America. This effort centers around helping the 49 million Americans, including 16 million children and 5.3 million seniors who face hunger in the U.S.
On November 9th, the South Lake Tahoe Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. office sponsored a Bread & Broth “Adopt A Day of Nourishment”, organized by Rick Gross, to join this nationwide effort to feed the hungry.
LTVA's Drive & Drop for Christmas Cheer
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 12:41pm
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December 12, 2015 (All day) The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling are teaming up this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever. The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place Monday, December 7 through Saturday, December 12, from 9AM-5PM. Drive through the Visitor Center parking lot at 3066 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, and drop your donations of food or toys into the bins provided by South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling.
Location
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Visitor Center – California
3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 25.746" N, 119° 58' 36.03" W
See map: Google Maps
Change the world while shopping at Zawadisha Bazaar in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 8:43pm
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December 5, 2015 - 10:00am
Zawadisha's annual Holiday Bazaar is back again, and this time in a new location. Join them at the Blue Angel Cafe on Saturday, December 5 to knock out your holiday shopping while helping to change the world at the same time. The event will be held in the loft upstairs at the restaurant located at 1132 Ski Run Blvd. from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Entrance is free and all ages are welcome.
Ask Hopeful Henry: Should I give my dog bones?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 9:37pm
This week we had a request for help from a family whose 10 month old German Shepard got his muzzle stuck in a knuckle bone purchased from a pet store. He had eaten out the center of the bone and the bone became lodged onto his jaw. After the owner tried for an hour to remove the bone it became apparent that an emergency vet appointment was need. The bone had broken his tooth and was causing extreme pain. Alpine Animal Hospital was nice enough to squeeze them in right away and was able to remove the bone with a minor surgery.
Winter Wonderland - Holiday Open House
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/25/2015 - 2:41pm
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December 10, 2015 - 5:30pm Cozy up by the fire with us and enjoy an evening of appetizers, Blue Moon beer, wine, cocoa, and live acoustic music while you shop discounted prices on Keep Tahoe Blue gifts for the holidays. Give a gift while giving back! Bring an old t-shirt with you and recreate it into a Keep Tahoe Blue keepsake or gift.
Thursday, December 10
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
League to Save Lake Tahoe office
2608 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe
RSVP by Tuesday, December 8 at keeptahoeblue.org/rsvp or 530.541.5388.
Please carpool as space is limited.
Location
League to Save Lake Tahoe
2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
38° 55' 34.9176" N, 119° 59' 2.49" W
See map: Google Maps
Holiday storm reaches Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 1:54pm
Just as predicted, snow started falling in South Lake Tahoe at noon on Tuesday.
The attached photo is from the Caltrans camera located at Twin Bridges at 12:30 p.m., giving people an idea of what is on the way.
As of 12:30 p.m. on November 24, the following road controls are in place:
From Meyers to 3 miles east of Kyburz on Highway 50, chains are required on all vehicles except or 4WD with snow tires.
Northbound on Hwy 89 from north of Camp Richardson along the west shore to Truckee, Chains are required except on 4WD with snow tires.
GO LOCAL & WIN
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January 1, 2016 (All day) This holiday season... GO LOCAL & WIN!
November 28, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Shop locally at any South Shore business during the holiday season and enter to win weekly prizes
from Tahoe Chamber with the chance to win the amazing grand prize!
Participating is easy - simply fill out our form on a weekly basis to enter to win weekly prizes.
Location
South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 23.7336" N, 119° 58' 37.8732" W
See map: Google Maps
Seasonal favorites create possible distress for pets
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/19/2015 - 12:13pm
‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink.
Check out the following tips from ASPCA experts for a fulfilling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, too.
Talkin’ Turkey
Sierra-at-Tahoe opens for the season on Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 9:35pmSierra-at-Tahoe is opening on Friday, marking the earliest opening date in 11 years. They will have limited terrain with early season conditions on three lifts and two surface lifts.
Great news for 2014-15 pass holders, Sierra announced that last year's passes are good for the first month of operations (through December 20, 2015).
Author Ellen Osborn, great granddaughter of John Calhoun "Cock-eye" Johnson, at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:10pm
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January 9, 2016 - 1:00pm Author Ellen Osborn will share her book, "Lovely & Comfortable Heritage Lost", giving us a unique history of El Dorado County, beginning with the early days of the gold rush and the first conflicts with the Native American tribes of the region. Her book also traces the evolution of California's Highway 50 from its beginning as the Native American trade trail that became a popular Gold Rush route and explains why it has come to be called one of the most storied and romantic roads in American history.
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South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
The road to playoffs for South Tahoe High teams
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 1:29pm
The playoff picture has cleared up for the varsity teams from South Tahoe High, with soccer, cross country and volleyball all headed to playoffs. Results are also shown below for the tennis team's trip to State . last week
Soccer
The Nevada State Tournament for both boys and girls soccer teams will be held in South Lake Tahoe Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14. Both of the teams from South Tahoe High are in position to play in the big game, but first they have to place in either first or second place in next weekend's NIAA 1A Northern Championships in Elko, Nev.
Operation Scarecrow keeps Nevada children safe from predators
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 9:02pm
In an effort to keep children safe, the Nevada Department of Public Safety-Division of Parole and Probation is conducting their 9th Annual Halloween Operation “Scarecrow” in conjunction with United States Marshals Service’s Operation “Trick Or Treat.”
They are providing enhanced safety for children living in Carson City, Reno, Sparks and Washoe County who may be targeted by sexual predators during the Halloween holiday with their joint task force operation which has been in affect all week.
Tahoe Arts Project giving away trip to Disneyland
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 3:32pm
Tahoe Arts Project is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win four one-day Park Hopper passes to Disneyland and California Adventure Park worth $620.
Raffle tickets are available for $20 each. A winner will be chosen during TAP's Holiday Festival on the November 15 at South Tahoe Middle School's multi-purpose room.
To buy tickets on line, visit www.tahoeartsproject.com/disneyland. They can also be purchased by calling TAP at 530-542-3632. Tickets will also be sold during the festival.
Sketch of South Lake Tahoe kidnapping suspect released
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 1:17pm
As reported in South Tahoe Now, a 36-year-old visitor to South Lake Tahoe was walking to a restaurant near Stateline on October 10, 2015 when she was approached by a man who simulated a gun and ordered her to come with him.
Kudos: Adventure Mountain serves the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2015 - 10:14pm
“Bread & Broth provides a great service to the local community and we’re happy to be a part of serving the South Lake Tahoe community,” said Linda Mueller. Linda and husband, Jim Mueller are the owners of Adventure Mountain Resort Lake Tahoe and they have been sponsoring a B&B “Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD)” for the last three years. Hosting a Monday evening meal has been a family and business affair where over the years their sons and Adventure Mountain Resort team members have volunteered at their sponsorship dinners.
Free business coaching program expands to include Douglas County businesses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2015 - 9:49pm
These are challenging times for businesses and many entrepreneurs are left without the guidance necessary to build sustainable businesses. Fortunately, the Tahoe Tactical Team is available to assist current and prospective business owners in their entrepreneurial journey. This past week, the Tahoe Tactical Team expanded its business coaching program to include businesses and entrepreneurs in Douglas County due to a grant from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Kudos: South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosts Bread & Broth Dinner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/26/2015 - 9:09pm
Bread & Broth would like to thank the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge #1632 for their Adopt A Day sponsorship of the Monday, October 12th evening dinner. Thanks to the Moose Lodge’s generous donation, the 91 folks who came for dinner were served baked salmon with orange sauce, spaghetti with red sauce, a mixed green salad, a lovely strawberry/cantaloupe salad and a wide assortment of desserts. Although heaping servings were doled out during the first serving at 4:00 p.m., 27 diners returned for the 5:00 p.m. “second” serving of this tasty and nutritious dinner.
The 37th annual Freakers Ball: From Tahoe Chinese Palace to Montbleu
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 11:56am
For almost four decades, Halloween in South Lake Tahoe has been a party like no other with the Freakers Ball bringing people in from all over to demonstrate their creative talents in costume creations. We reflected on the origins of this annual tradition last year, with Brian Williams, Tim Haloren and Jim Rogers having a Halloween costume party for adults at the now long-gone Tahoe Chinese Palace.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor wants to revisit plastic bag ban for retail stores
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 1:28pm
On June 14, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to delay the implementation of the second phase of the plastic bag ban in the city. Originally slated to begin on October 15, 2014, the Council, by a vote of 3-2, moved the start date out one year to October 15, 2015.
Now that the second phase of the ban has started, Mayor Hal Cole wants to revisit that portion of the ban.
Cole said he wants to undo the ban on plastic bags for retail stores and asked for the topic to be on an upcoming agenda.
Movie in Lake Tahoe combines snowboarding, surfing and environment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 10:13pm
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October 23, 2015 - 7:00pm
Local Freshies and Beyond Boarding are hosting the U.S. premier of the movie, Northern Grease, at South Lake Tahoe's Himmel Haus on Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.
Northern Grease is an independent documentary that tells a story of snowboarders and surfers learning the real social and environmental impacts of resource extraction in Northern Canada. The Beyond Boarding crew gives us an in depth look at what’s possible when we all set out to achieve a common goal, no matter what the opposition.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids needs volunteers and donations
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 2:37pm
To help South Lake Tahoe children in need, Bread & Broth 4 Kids has been formed to bring weekend food to 100 students each week. The bag of food is to help with meals when they aren't in school and able to receive free breakfasts and lunches Monday through Friday.
Bread & Broth is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that provides free, hot meals to those in need in South Lake Tahoe. They are now seeking donations and volunteers for the new kid's program.
Free flights for kids at South Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 11:03pm
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September 26, 2015 (All day)
Create an unforgettable memory for youngsters ages 8 thru 17 years old with a free
Young Eagles airplane ride from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Truckee
Chapter 1073 on Saturday, September 26th at the South Lake Tahoe Airport.
Aging and Care Giver series to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 11:00pm
A series of classes to be held in South Lake Tahoe will be giving instruction and support to caregivers who are, or are planning to care for a family member or friend 60-years-old or more.
The free classes will be held at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on five nights:
OCTOBER 12th Mealtime Matters: The Importance of Nutrition in the Elderly
NEW CLASS Heather Lallement, CHPN, RN, Barton Home Health and Hospice
OCTOBER 19th Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW CLASS Jacob Harmon, N. CA. and NV. Alzheimer’s Association
South Lake Tahoe community coming together for fire victims
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 8:44pm
The South Lake Tahoe community is doing what they do best, helping out others when needed.
With the Butte Fire forcing hundreds out of their homes while destroying over a hundred of them, and burning tens of thousands of acres, people in that community are in need of assistance.
Enter into the picture Monica Nichols and dozens of other locals as they spearheaded a donation drive and are now taking them into the burn area.
Basecamp Pizza in South Lake Tahoe ranks #4 in National Yelp survey
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 10:36pm
No matter how you slice it, Yelp reviewers dished up mountains of praise on South Lake Tahoe’s Base Camp Pizza Co., ranking the eatery fourth out of 50 “Daytime Hot Spots” nationwide in a user-generated survey of places to drink and dine.
Mt. Tallac engaging students with enterprising spirit; Community invited to Meet & Greet
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 9:29pm
The students at Mt. Tallac High School may not be experiencing the traditional path to graduation, but they are now going to experience a new one focused on work ethic and careers.
The dynamic duo team of Holly Greenough and Amy Jackson are beginning Phase Two of what they started last year, a program that takes students from school to career. The students that attend Mt. Tallac are the ones that stay in town, unlike others who take the college path and leave town and start a career and families elsewhere.
Historic Tahoe Trout Farm faced with off-site sign challenge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 8:24pm
The year was 1946. The President was Harry S. Truman, "It's a Wonderful Life" was in the theaters and a stamp cost three cents. It was also the year the Tahoe Trout Farm opened in South Lake Tahoe.
This business, located off of Lake Tahoe Blvd on Blue Lake Avenue, was the topic of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission's meeting on August 13.
In an effort to "Clean Up Highway 50," the City's sign ordinance is meant to get rid of the blight and unattractive signage that visitors and locals see each day they travel the main artery through town.
How the selling of LTCC bonds show what the nation thinks of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 8:57pm
After the passing of the $55 million Lake Tahoe Community College General Bond, known as Measure F in November, the next step was to sell the bonds.
On August 6, 2015, $19 million of Series A bonds were sold at a much better rate than anyone expected. When the market opened at 7 a.m. PST, investors were ready to jump on these bonds and it only took two hours to sell them, and waiting in the wings were another $54.4 million in orders.
The biggest single investor was State Farm Insurance who bought about 25% of the bonds or, $4.7 million.
Study: Most teens start school too early in morning
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 9:01pm
Most teens start school too early in the morning, which deprives them of the sleep they need to learn and stay healthy, a new study says.
The American Academy of Pediatrics last year urged middle schools and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. in order to allow teens — who are biologically programmed to stay up later at night than adults — to get the recommended 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep each night.
Rebirth and rebranding of Reno/Sparks will affect Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 1:22pm
Once considered rundown and dirty, Reno, as well as neighboring Sparks, is experiencing a staggering rebirth. Only eight percent of their economy now comes from the gaming and tourism industry, with the remainder coming from a boom of the relocation of manufacturing and distribution companies.
What is evident is that the Reno of today is not the Reno of 25 years ago. It isn't even the same Reno of four years ago.
South Lake Tahoe Chiropractor to adjust inmates at San Quentin
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/06/2015 - 10:57am
Dr. Joshua Welch of South Lake Tahoe will be joining a dozen other chiropractors in giving inmates adjustments at the 11th Annual San Quentin TRUST Health Fair on Saturday, August 21. TRUST stands for Teaching Responsibility Utilizing Sociological Training.
Torch Bruce Jenner carried through South Lake Tahoe sells for $24,000
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 6:56pm
The 1984 Summer Olympic Torch that Bruce Jenner carried through the South Shore has sold for just under $24,000 at auction.
The torch is the first major piece of Jenner memorabilia to go to auction since the winner of the 1976 Olympic Decathlon Gold Medal became Caitlyn Jenner. It had been estimated to bring $20,000 or more.
The seller was Bob Lorsch, a Los Angeles philanthropist and entrepreneur who orchestrated the Tahoe leg of the torch relay and secured Jenner's participation.
Former NFL players hosting football clinic and camp in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/31/2015 - 6:48pm
The High Performance Hockey and Football Camp will take place in South Lake Tahoe beginning on August 1 for all kids ages eight to 18.
Campers will participate in either hockey or football, or have the option of attending both camps. Former NFL players Byron Chamberlain, Mike Sherrard, and JoJO Townsell will join other coaches and players including hockey standout Michael Finderoff in giving kids a solid foundation in the fundamentals needed to excel in both sports.
Regan Beach community meeting unveils top three plans
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/29/2015 - 3:02pm
Three preliminary design concepts for Regan Beach were presented at a community meeting in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday.
Almost 50 people attended the meeting, giving their input on the three choices. The engaged group gave Design Workshop, the company providing the redesign concepts, a lot of input on all three plans.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care wins at the Korbel Hole-In-One Contest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 10:54pm
The 17th hole at Edgewood Tahoe was the scene of the Korbel Hole-in-One contest on Friday, bringing together some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to help raise money for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).
Coffee With a Cop: This week meet with Lt. Brian Williams
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/14/2015 - 7:39pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has been meeting with community members and visitors one day a week for the past month during "Coffee With a Cop."
Lieutenants, Sergeants and the Chief have been at the Stateline area Starbucks each Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., giving everyone a chance to meet the department's administrative staff and help shape policing efforts in South Lake Tahoe.
The rest of the summer schedule:
July 16 - Lt. Williams (detectives)
July 23 - Chief Uhler
July 30 - Sgt. Laney (Code/Parking/Traffic)
Aug 6 - Chief Uhler
Aug 13 - Lt. Stevenson (patrol)
Tahoe in Bloom garden tour set for July
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 11:13pm
Not only are the Lake Tahoe wildflowers giving viewers a colorful experience, so are the gardens of local green thumbs.
The Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners are holding the Annual Tahoe in Bloom Garden Tour on Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Six beautiful gardens will be on display in the Mid-Kingsbury neighborhood.
During the tour there will also be three Tahoe-specific educational gardening talks, and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any questions.
1984 Olympic Torch carried by Bruce Jenner through South Lake Tahoe going on auction block
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 11:09pm
The 1984 Summer Olympic Torch that Bruce Jenner carried through Lake Tahoe, Nevada, is going on the auction block where it could fetch $20,000 or more.
It's the first major piece of Jenner memorabilia to go to auction since the winner of the 1976 Olympic Decathlon Gold Medal became Caitlyn Jenner.
Proposed Martin Slough Trail in Douglas County receives $100k grant
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 7:56pm
Douglas County was awarded $106,000 for the construction of a trailhead on Buckeye Road to serve the proposed Martin Slough Bike Path. The Douglas County project was one of twelve selected out of twenty two applicants to receive grants from the Nevada State Parks Recreational Trail Program. When complete, the Martin Slough Bike Path will connect Jakes Wetland in Minden to the Gilman Ponds in Gardnerville. The path will be 2.61 miles long and consist of a 10-foot wide paved section. Funding for the path is from the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Local Technical Assistance Program.
Meet South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler at next 'Coffee With a Cop'
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 11:18am
Event Date:
July 2, 2015 - 8:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has been meeting with community members and visitors one day a week for the past month during "Coffee With a Cop."
Lieutenants, Sergeants and the Chief have been at the Stateline area Starbucks each Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., giving everyone a chance to meet the department's administrative staff and help shape policing efforts in South Lake Tahoe.
There have been a few people who have shown up each week because they knew the SLTPD would be there, others just stop by when they see them sitting at the table.
Mandatory vaccine bill goes to Governor Brown's desk
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 12:50am
The controversial bill that would give California one of the country's strictest vaccination laws headed on Monday to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk, with supporters urging him to sign it and opponents promising to stand vigil around the clock to convince him to veto it.
On Monday, a majority of the California state Senate again passed Senate Bill 277, incendiary legislation that would require almost all schoolchildren to be fully vaccinated in order to attend public or private school, regardless of their parents' personal or religious beliefs.
The only exception would be for medical reasons.
Years of water conservation have helped South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 11:12pm
As one can imagine, Donielle Morse has been very busy lately. As the Water Conservationist specialist for the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD), Morse spends her days informing, teaching and keeping up on the new state water mandates.
Drought or no drought, water conservation is necessary and its the reason South Lake Tahoe is faring better than most communities in the West. Since 2007, local water users have cut back 27% of their annual water usage.
Camp for kids opens at the top of Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 9:32pm
The Discovery Day Camp at Heavenly Mountain Resort opened today, giving kids ages 5 to 12 the opportunity to spend a day of exploration and adventure high above Lake Tahoe.
After the campers went up the mountain on the 2.4 mile long gondola ride they enjoyed a day of high ropes, challenge courses, team building hiking, relay games, conservation education, nature crafts, scavenger hunts and much more.
Regulation of vacation homes a hot topic in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 8:06pm
The impact of vacation rentals, a popular option for tourist lodging, is a big, and controversial topic in South Lake Tahoe.
Neighborhood evacuation drill in Skyland on Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 9:41am
Event Date:
June 8, 2015 - 10:00am
The Tahoe Douglas Fire District and Skyland Fire Adapted Community will execute an inter-agency wildfire evacuation drill on Monday, June 8, 2015 between the hours of 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The drill will simulate a real evacuation event to give residents the opportunity to practice evacuating from their homes and getting to the designated safe zone. Situations which could cause a neighborhood evacuation would be a wildfire, earthquake, hazardous spill or some other catastrophic event.
New phase of construction to begin at The Chateau
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 8:19pm
Soon, memories of "The Hole" will be replaced with the vision of new retail, restaurants and condominiums as the next phase of construction begins in South Lake Tahoe.
The Chateau at the Village will continue its growth to the corner of Friday Avenue and Highway 50.
