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Tahoe's Howie Nave headed to Vegas as inductee of Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 12:40pm
Lake Tahoe radio host, standup comedian and emcee of the Improv at Harveys, Howie Nave is among 62 Nevada radio and television personalities and managers who will be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame this Saturday in Las Vegas.
Nave, who has been with KRLT FM 93.9 as host of “Howie’s Morning Rush” at Lake Tahoe for nearly 15 years, will be inducted at the Four Seasons Hotel. He joins the ranks of more than 800 broadcasters from around Nevada who make up the Hall of Fame.
Emotional honor cordon for firefighter in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 6:55pm
It was an emotional scene on Thursday morning in South Lake Tahoe as the local community came together with members of multiple fire agencies, the Forest Service and law enforcement to say goodbye to Michael "Mikey" Hallenbeck, the firefighter who lost his life on August 8 while fighting his first fire.
Herbicides may be used on invasive species in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2015 - 12:06am
The underwater scenes could be straight out of "Creature of the Black Lagoon." Long feathery tendrils of green plants, growing at alarming rates in the Tahoe Keys and attracting fish not before known in the crystal blue waters of the lake.
The plant described here is better known as the Eurasian Watermilfoil. It is joined by another nuisance non-native plant, the curlyleaf pondweed, in creating problems in the waters of the Tahoe Keys.
Bike at Night event in South Lake Tahoe gaining in popularity
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 8:21pm
Event Date:
August 15, 2015 - 7:00pm
While many bicycle enthusiasts enjoy riding the dirt trails of South Lake Tahoe, there is now a new way to enjoy the ride: in the dark. You've heard of Critical Mass...now it's Critical Glow, Tahoe style.
Tahoe Games Bike Nights have quickly become the "go-to" family friendly event at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. They are cross-country bike races on a custom-made illuminated set of trails, 6 miles in all.
Ride the fairways, sand traps and into the rough as the race takes riders over bridges, along the river and back to the clubhouse.
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.
John Muir, Yank Clement, Julia Bulette and Kit Carson visit Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/05/2015 - 9:09pm
Event Date:
September 20, 2015 - 5:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is bringing historical characters back to life in their "Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe 2015" on September 20 at 5 p.m. in the Valhalla Grand Hall.
Experience Mrs. Tevis, John Muir, Yank Clement, Julia Bulette, Charley Parkhurst and Kit Carson as you've never imagined.
Last year's sold out event in the Boathouse Theater was so successful the Historical Society decided to move into a larger venue and add dinner to the evening.
Deputies identified in Douglas County officer involved shooting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 10:06am
The six Douglas County Sheriff's deputies involved in Thursday's shooting of an armed man have been identified.
The group has a total of 69 years of experience in law enforcement. They are (with rank and years of service):
Sergeant Dan Coverley, 18 years; Sergeant Dave Stanley, 13 years; Investigator Jon Storke, 13 years; Deputy Jeff Johnsen, 10 years; Deputy Matt Saylo, 9 years; and Deputy Justin Williams, 6 years.
Dirt Nasty, Smoov-E & DJ Aspect in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/02/2015 - 12:07pm
Event Date:
August 8, 2015 - 9:00pm Late-Nite Productions is proud to present Dirt Nasty plus guests, Smoov-e and DJ Aspect. This is happening on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Whiskey Dicks Saloon in South Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $15 adv. at Whiskey Dicks, The Spot (South Lake Tahoe), online at www.Ticketweb.com or $20 at the door.
DIRT NASTY:
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
Students benefit from Brief Intervention Program in South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/31/2015 - 12:39am
Students at South Tahoe High and South Tahoe Middle schools now have an option to the normal suspension process thanks to the Brief Intervention Program (BIP) developed by the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition.
In the past, students would be sent home for three days when suspended for having, or being under the influence, drugs or alcohol while at school. In many instances this method was looked at as a few days vacation with little, or no, opportunity to learn from their errors.
Established winery takes the show in Amador
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 11:01am
Started in the late 1970s, the Amador County Wine Competition is the oldest in the foothills. It’s different from its bordering El Dorado and Calaveras county competitions in that Amador only allows wines to be entered if they’re made exclusively from grapes grown in the seven-county Sierra foothill appellation. This year saw a record high of 445 wines entered in the Amador judging from more than 70 wineries. The contest was judges by 22 people from a wide range of wine-related backgrounds.
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.
Genoa's Sweet Sippin' Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/29/2015 - 4:16pmCome to Genoa to Sip, Shop and Stroll from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 2.
The drinks will be tequila-based, entertainment by Jenera Paxton and the non-profit is Douglas Animal Welfare Group (D.A.W.G.). A completed passport gets you an entry for a chance to win $100 in "Genoa Bucks" and other fun prizes. Bring your glass and get $2 off of the $12 price. See you there!!
Location
Downtown Genoa, NV 89411
Main Street
United States
See map: Google Maps
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.
NAMI provides free mental health education and support in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 2:19pm
Every time we offer support and understanding to a family or friend that is caring for a loved one living with mental illness we give them hope. Recovery is absolutely possible! Education is a core component of recovery. Through an array of free NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) education and support programs for individuals, family members, providers and the general public we are improving lives right here in our community.
Visit www.NAMI.org to learn more.
• 1 in 5 adults in America experience a mental illness.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Four arrested in Meyers for terrorizing a man
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 8:57pm
Four men were arrested Sunday on suspicion of terrorizing a man who tried to get their license plate number.
According to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO), on Sunday, July 26, at 7:45 p.m., a resident of Meyers witnessed a car full of men pull up to the stop sign at the intersection of East San Bernardino Avenue and Apache Drive. He told deputies he saw them roll down a window and shoot what he thought a gun at the sign.
Last chance for Sample the Sierra early bird tickets
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 7:36pm
The early bird catches the worm – and in this case, the early bird gets special pricing for tickets to Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra! Early bird tickets for Sample the Sierra are available until August 1 and allow you to attend the festival for just $30 to fully experience dozens of restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries. Tickets will be priced at $40 per person from August 1 until the festival on September 6.
Independent film auditions
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 12:06pm
Open casting call in Lake Tahoe area!
My name is Kimberly Vela and I am producing an independent film called "Flounder."
This film follows a young boy as he escapes his unfit home and destructive parents. On his quest to find peace in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Isaiah meets interesting and loving characters including John Hudson, a kind-hearted father figure. This journey ends up taking him to the forest where he befriends a group of teenagers who have also run away from home for various reasons to live together as a group, striving on independence from adults.
Women as Change Makers : Building community from the ground up
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 8:39pm
Event Date:
October 2, 2015 (All day)
Join Zawadisha and influential women from around the Tahoe/Truckee/Reno region on October 2 as they cultivate self-reliance, creativity, and collaboration to catalyze intentional change.
This full-day event overlooking Lake Tahoe will provide you with the tools and inspiration to create vibrant and resilient communities on a personal, local, and global level. Through authentic dialogue and meaningful interaction with women who have forged their own paths of change, you will leave with an expanded sense of possibility.
August Members Meet Up
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 11:07am
Event Date:
August 18, 2015 - 12:00pm Join the Tahoe Chamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber member. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.
Each month Tahoe Chamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's restaurant is The Landing Resort & Spa!
RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.
$15 for members
Location
Jimmy's Restaurant - The Landing Resort and Spa
4104 Lakeshore Dr
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
QuickBooks Workshop
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 10:41am
Event Date:
October 16, 2015 - 1:00pm The Tahoe Chamber has partnered with Lake Tahoe Community College - Connect Community Education to bring you a three part QuickBooks Workshop.
Learn to use QuickBooks properly and with confidence from an Expert Instructor.
October 16th
Beginning QuickBooks - Part One: Set Up
In this workshop, participants will learn how to create and customize a chart of accounts, enter and pay bills, use a check register, apply payments, make deposits, and reconcile bank statements.
October 23rd
Beginning QuickBooks - Part Two: Data Entry
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
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.
Mark Mulder wins American Century Golf Championship
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/19/2015 - 6:58pm
Mark Mulder had a premonition on Thursday after playing his practice rounds at Edgewood Tahoe. "I'm going to win this," he said. "I was in kind of the groove and knew I had an absolute chance," he said of the American Century Golf Championship.
Too bad his parents didn't take advantage of their son's 8-1 odds to win at the Harvey's Sportsbook. The former Oakland Athletic's pitcher, and current ESPN Baseball Tonight analyst, made the premonition a reality by winning the 26th Annual American Century Golf Championship today with a score of 82.
Steve Young and Herman Edwards speak to local Rotarians
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 8:04pm
For the second year in a row, celebrities taking part in the American Century Golf Championship have visited a Tahoe Douglas Rotary meeting during tournament week.
This year, Hall of Famer Steve Young and former NFL coach Herman "Herm" Edwards joined the local community group for an hour of honest observations and questions and answers.
"It's fun to be with you," Young told the intimate group of Rotarians and their guests. "I feel comfortable here at home in 49er country. If I ever got into trouble I know you guys could hide me."
Early start to Sunday's final round of celebrity golf
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 6:34pm
The final round of the 26th Annual American Century Golf Championship gets underway at Edgewood Tahoe with the first tee-off at 6:50 a.m. The last group teeing off will be at 9:05 a.m.
From the 1st Tee (Tee time, pairings number, players name, current score):
6:50 1 Dan Jansen 14
Tyler Eifert 14
Brandon Weeden 16
6:59 3 Sebastian Janikowski 16
Tim Brown 16
Roger Clemens 17
7:08 5 Trevor Hoffman 17
Tom Glavine 17
Joe Don Rooney 18
7:17 7 TJ Oshie 19
Greg Maddux 21
James Blake 21
7:26 9 Vince Coleman 21
Jerome Bettis 22
Saturday's American Century Golf Championship pairings
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 11:13pm
The second round of the American Century Golf Championship will be played on Saturday, starting at 7:40 a.m. Mark Mulder and Jack Wagner share the lead with a 26 in the Stableford styled scoring system.
Here are the tee times:
From the 1st Tee:
(listed is start time, group number, player's name and score from Friday)
7:40 1 James Blake 8
Ivan Rodriguez 8
Martin Brodeur 8
7:49 3 Trevor Hoffman 8
Kenny Lofton 8
Trent Dilfer 9
7:58 5 Brian Urlacher 9
Mark Rypien 10
Alex Smith 10
8:07 7 Tom Glavine 5
Greg Maddux 10
"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.
Barton Hospice "Reflections of Life and Loss"
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 4:58pm
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Repeats every 2 weeks until Thu Dec 10 2015 .
July 23, 2015 (All day)
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August 6, 2015 (All day)
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August 20, 2015 (All day)
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September 3, 2015 (All day)
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September 17, 2015 (All day)
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October 1, 2015 (All day)
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October 15, 2015 (All day)
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October 29, 2015 (All day)
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November 12, 2015 (All day)
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November 26, 2015 (All day)
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December 10, 2015 (All day) Barton Hospice encourages people who have experienced the loss of a loved one or have endured a significant, life-altering event to attend the ongoing bereavement group called "Reflections of Life and Loss." This group helps teach attendees how to cope with certain situations and encourages emotional connections with others. Support and bereavement groups allow people to release emotions they may otherwise keep to themselves. It can improve a participant's mood and decrease psychological distress.
For questions or more information, call Tina Bruess at 530-543-5592.
Location
Barton Home Health and Hospice
2092 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Suite 600, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care breaks ground on new home
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/16/2015 - 11:41pm
Tom and Cheryl Millham have been operating Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) out of their home since 1978. Since then, they've treated over 22,000 animals, released over 14,000 rehabilitated animals back into the wild, have a volunteer crew of 2,000 people, and train 50 to 100 new volunteers annually.
Justin Timberlake enjoys the fan camaraderie in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/16/2015 - 5:07pm
The first glimpse the fans at the 7th hole at Edgewood Tahoe had of Justin Timberlake on Thursday was as he crept up the small hill from the 6th hole, hiding behind the signs lining the tee box.
Why you ask?
A fun and rowdy group of friends from Sacramento had taken control of the hole, their antics heard from all ends of the course. (Follow SouthTahoeNow for that story later today)
"I've heard about you guys, you're world famous," said Timberlake.
Area Search and Rescue volunteers help in Shasta County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/16/2015 - 7:43am
Almost 40 Search and Rescue volunteers from El Dorado County Office of Emergency Services (OES) went to Shasta County over the weekend to help search vast terrain for an abducted 6-month-old baby.
The team of 20 volunteers were in Redding, CA, just hours after their services were requested on Friday, July 10 and spent the weekend searching through chest high starthistle and stickers, with no sign of the missing baby. Another group of 18 El Dorado County Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers headed up on Sunday.
Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
August 22, 2015 - 10:00am Northern Sierra Dutch Oven Group will demonstrate cooking with Dutch ovens in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 22, at 10:00 am.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
A.J. Hawk to fan on 7th hole: I have no problem doing it again
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/14/2015 - 10:49pm
"I have no problem doing it again," said NFL linebacker A.J. Hawk. "I need to find a way to make it better."
Pairings list released for Tuesday's Tahoe South Celebrity-Am
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/14/2015 - 12:03am
The American Century Golf Championship in South Lake Tahoe gets underway Tuesday with the Tahoe South Celebrity-Am tournament at 9 a.m. It will be a shotgun start with 18 celebrities paired up with amateur groups.
Private jets started to bring in the celebrities to the Tahoe Valley Airport with many more arrivals expected Tuesday. There will be practice rounds for celebrities held throughout the day.
The pairings for Tuesday (celebrity with group and hole starting on):
Roger CLemens - HARRAH'S 1A
Bret Saberhagen - HARRAH'S 1B
Sterling Sharpe - ABOWD 8
Odds makers pick Billy Joe Tolliver to win American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 10:27pm
Four-time American Century Golf champion Billy Joe Tolliver, former quarterback for five NFL teams, is now the top choice of Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book to win the 26th annual celebrity golf tournament this week in South Lake Tahoe.
He is listed at 7-2 to win the event over defending champion Mark Rypien and perennial contenders John Smoltz and John Elway.
Rypien, the original favorite, is 5-1 with Smoltz at 6-1 and eight-time champion Rick Rhoden at 7-1 for the 54-hole, modified-Stableford competition at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe linked to Vallejo kidnapping
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 7:46pm
A disbarred attorney arrested in South Lake Tahoe has been accused of kidnapping 29-year old Denise Huskins of Vallejo, CA on March 23, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed today.
Anger surrounds bear shooting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 6:40pm
A 78-year old man has been identified as the person responsible for killing a bear found off Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Janice Mackey, Information Officer for the agency, told South Tahoe Now that the bear who died was responsible for several South Lake Tahoe residential break ins that had been reported multiple times. "The break-ins caused a lot of documented damage," said Mackey.
Congress Introduces Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 11:51pm
This week, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency voiced its strong support for legislation to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act that has been introduced in Congress by Tahoe’s Senate delegation.
Sponsored by U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada) along with Harry Reid (D-Nevada), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), and Barbara Boxer (D-California), the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act would authorize up to $415 million in federal funding over 10 years to help continue critical environmental restoration work at Lake Tahoe.
Hall of Fame honors for former South Lake Tahoe orthopaedic surgeon
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 8:06am
Former South Lake Tahoe orthopaedic surgeon and U.S. Ski Team doctor, J. Richard Steadman, MD, will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame on Friday, July 10th, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. AOSSM Hall of Famers are individuals in the sports medicine community who have contributed immensely and set themselves apart from others in the field.
Barton Health employee recognized as Language Access Champion
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:37pm
Access to health care can be difficult in a small community, especially if you do not speak the same language.
At Barton Health, Language Access Coordinator Tracy Young, RN, CMI has set out to improve the patient experience for all patients, regardless of the language they speak. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed and on June 5, the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) recognized Young as one of three Language Access Champions.
Bed Turning with Carson Valley Quilt Guild at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 4:52pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2015 - 10:00am Carson Valley Quilt Guild will demonstrate a Bed Turning in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 18, at 10:00 am.
A Bed Turning is an opportunity to share the art and stories of heritage quilts. In this program, members of the guild will display a collection of quilts, share the story of each quilt and discuss the history of quilting.
The presentation is part of the park’s Western Arts & Crafts Series and is sponsored by Bently Ranch, SoaringNV, The Record-Courier and the Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy. 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Crews clean up South Lake Tahoe beaches
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:01pm
Hundreds of volunteers started cleaning the beaches of South Lake Tahoe after the July 4 fireworks celebration that brought an estimated 100,000-125,000 people to the area. The massive amount of trash left on the beaches in the past caused many local people, groups, agencies and businesses to help educate the public about not trashing beautiful South Lake Tahoe.
Community meetings on Airport Master Plan wrap up; next stop is City Council
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/02/2015 - 10:40pm
After years of planing and months of public input, the new Airport Master Plan for South Lake Tahoe was presented to the community on Tuesday. About a dozen people attended to see and hear what the final plan might look like.
Since buying the Tahoe Valley Airport from El Dorado County in 1983 for $1, the City of South Lake Tahoe has been supporting its operation which at one time saw almost 300,000 people a year pass through.
Kids get paid for checking in their devices at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 6:09pm
Since South Lake Tahoe is the perfect place to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, a local hotel is adding an incentive for guests under the ago of 17 to get out and explore.
Drones disrupting fire fighting efforts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 12:00am
Twice in the last week, people flying drones disrupted wildfire operations in Southern California, causing federal, state and local wildfire managers to come out with a warning to the public, "Do not fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within or near wildfires."
Time running out to relocate historic Barton Ranch Complex
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 11:35pm
Unless someone comes forward with the manpower, location and money needed to relocate the historic Barton Ranch Complex at the "Y", it will be torn down. Barton family members were granted the approval for demolition during Monday's Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) special hearings officer meeting.
The public has 21 days to file an appeal to the decision or the TRPA can approve the demolition.
Opinion: We need to keep historical buildings for future generations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2015 - 8:47pm
As I sat on the lawn in front of the historical Dangberg Ranch on Sunday, I smiled and imagined that South Lake Tahoe could have such a place.
The house that stands at the Dangberg Ranch, which is adjacent to the Park Ranch on Hwy 89 just north of Mottsville Lane, was home to a family that played an important role in the growth and shaping of the Carson Valley. They founded Minden, NV and established many businesses in the areas of banking, farming and a hotel. Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park preserves this essential chapter in Nevada’s history.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2015 - 6:56pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
6/21
12:14 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise Complaint - Cold Creek Trail - VACATION RENTAL NOISE COMPLAINT, PARTY WARNED.
12:28 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise Complaint - Lupine Trail - VACATION RENTAL NOISE COMPLAINT. PARTIES WARNED.
New board installed for South Lake Tahoe Rotary Club
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 4:49pm
At Wednesday's meeting of the Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe, the membership approved the following Club officers for 2015-2016:
Board of Directors
President David Jinkens
Past President David Fournier
President-Elect Dr. Kindred Murillo
Secretary Shelli Mohr
Treasurer Rich Chambers
Director of Club Services Kim Demus
Director of Public Information & Outreach Theresa Papandrea
Director of Community Services Brian Hogan
Director of International Service David Fournier
Drought, fires and sage grouse dominate Western Governor’s meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2015 - 10:50pm
The long-range forecast doesn’t bode well for the interior West as it chokes on a fourth year of drought and smoke from wildfires.
With the fire season ramping up and temperatures starting to soar, drought and fire dominated the discussion at the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting being held this week at Incline Village on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
Gov. Brian Sandoval, who has chaired the group for the past year, made drought his signature initiative, bringing together water experts and managers to develop best practices for water management and drought preparation.
