holiday
Sheriff offers advice for surviving Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 11:32pm
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just days away. As the excitement of the holiday shopping season builds, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office offers some tips that will help everyone have a successful day, as long as they focus on personal safety.
Here are some tips to keep in mind before heading out to the stores:
First and foremost, stay alert. Do not get so caught up in the shopping frenzy that you lose awareness of your surroundings. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement or store security.
Parking lots are the most dangerous places to be during the holidays
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 8:48pm
One would think a car filled, bumper-to-bumper highway would be the most dangerous place for drivers to be during the holiday season, but no, crowded parking lots lead the list.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) has warned there are increased hazards of parking lot traffic during the holidays. Nationwide there are over 50,000 accidents in parking lots and garages resulting in 60,000 injuries and over 500 deaths. In fact. almost 20 percent of all accidents involving vehicles taking place where most might think driving 5 mph or less would lead to safer conditions.
Kirkwood sets November 26 as opening day for 2016-17 ski season
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 3:24pm
This weekend’s snow storms delivered as much as 11 inches of fresh snow to the resorts around the Lake Tahoe basin, enough to prompt three resorts to open during the Thanksgiving holiday week.
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort will open for the ski season Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will open for skiing Saturday, Nov. 26.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork November 20-26
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/20/2016 - 9:41pm
NOTE: Traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 23 through 10 p.m. Sunday, November 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Tahoe Chamber launches GO Shop, GO Eat, GO Local and Win campaign
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 6:54pm
It's a "win-win" situation for South Lake Tahoe area businesses, shoppers and diners starting November 26 when the Tahoe Chamber launches their GO Local & Win! campaign. Those enjoying local businesses are rewarded for shopping and dining locally and will earn credit for every $25 spent and have a chance to win hundreds of dollars in cash and gifts.
Business owners and operators also win during the "GO Local & Win" campaign as they have an opportunity to promote and expand their base of customers or clientele.
Nevada law enforcement cracking down on seat belt violations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 6:27pm
In an effort to save lives, the Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies will be looking for motorists and their occupants who are not buckled up during their "Joining Forces" event November 14 through December 10, 2016 on Nevada roadways.
No Turkey Trot in South Lake Tahoe this year
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/17/2016 - 11:14pm
There will be no Turkey Trot in South Lake Tahoe this year.
For over 30 years, runners both young and old have participated in the annual South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot. They tapped into their inner turkey, donned holiday costumes and ran a lap or two and aimed for a prize. The race was normally a 5k one for the adults, and fun runs for the younger set.
Lauren Thomaselli, the City's Recreation Superintendent, tried to find a partner for the 2016 event but was unsuccessful.
Financial Tips: Create a holiday budget
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/17/2016 - 3:17pm
As the traditional giving season approaches, there is one important item to add to your to do list: Create a holiday budget. Before the gift shopping and wrapping begins, take control of your wallet through financial preparation. Remember, you can avoid the credit card crunch and the dangerous pitfall of borrowing against your company's retirement savings plan or IRAs.
Here's how to establish a holiday wish list and spending budget:
Ballot tally updated: South Lake Tahoe election results remain the same
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 9:50pm
November 17, 2:30 p.m. update: There are about 500 provisional ballots from the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers areas that need to be counted, along with a few mail-in ballots.
According to Linda Webster, Assistant Registrar of Voters for the County, there are a few mail-in ballots still to be counted county-wide. She expects there will be an update to the returns before Thanksgiving with a final release of figures right after the holiday. It will be that final report that will include the provisional ballot count.
El Dorado County still needs to count over 23,000 votes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 12:12am
The election was seven days ago, but the final ballots cast in El Dorado County have yet to be tabulated, and it might not be until Friday for the results of over 20,000 ballots are released. Another 3,000 provisional ballots should be counted by Monday.
As of 5:00 p.m. November 15, the 20,000 ballots were about to be scanned.
Public invited to Keep Tahoe Blue's Winter Wonderland and Holiday Open House
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 2:56pm
Event Date:
December 15, 2016 - 5:30pm Cozy up by the fire with us and enjoy an evening of light appetizers, drinks and music while you shop discounted prices on Keep Tahoe Blue gifts for the holidays. Bring a jar or cup with you and recreate it into a keepsake. Canned food and new toy donations will be collected.
RSVP by Tuesday, December 13. Walk, ride your bike or carpool with three or more for a raffle ticket. If you need to come by car, please carpool as parking is limited.
Location
League to Save Lake Tahoe Education Center and Store
2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 55' 35.0544" N, 119° 59' 2.2308" W
See map: Google Maps
Time to get holiday photos taken during 30th annual Santa Paws
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 7:06pm
Event Date:
November 12, 2016 - 10:00am
It may only say November on the calendar but it is already time to get your furry family photos taken during the 30th annual Lake Tahoe Humane Society's Santa Paws.
Get your photo taken with Tahoe's original Santa Dog, Hopeful Henry. Bring your pet(s) along to get in on the photo which can be used on greeting cards, ornaments or other keepsakes.
Enjoy some hot chocolate, coffee or Mimosas while you wait! There will also be some fun shopping for both pets and their humans.
100 percent of the proceeds help Lake Tahoe Humane Society's efforts in assisting local animals in need.
Humane Society teams up with Winter Bazaar to make holidays special for pets
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 11:33am
Event Date:
November 12, 2016 - 10:00am
The Lake Tahoe Humane Society and Golden Bear Events are collaborating to make the holidays easier for pets and their "people."
During the Winter Bazaar and Health Fair at Inn by the Lake on Saturday, November 12, Golden Bear Events will be accepting donations of pet food and new pet toys to be given to the Lake Tahoe Humane Society. All who donate will receive a free drawing ticket and you don't need to be present to win!
The event will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and admission is free.
Gingerbread Village Unveiling & Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 12:35pm
Event Date:
November 25, 2016 - 5:00pm Experience the Magic of the holiday season! Stroll through the Gingerbread Village, watch the Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the meadow, and watch local youth perform seasonal music on the ice rink from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Location
Resort at Squaw Creek
400 Squaw Creek Road Olympic Valley, CA 96146
United States
39° 11' 58.8552" N, 120° 13' 2.388" W
See map: Google Maps
21st Annual Valhalla Holiday Faire held November 18-20
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 1:33pm
Event Date:
November 18, 2016 (All day)
A long-standing South Lake Tahoe tradition, the Valhalla Holiday Faire, will be held November 18-20. For the 21st year, the non-profit Valhalla Tahoe will be holding the free event full of 28 local vendors & artisans, singing by the South Lake Tahoe Children’s Choral Society and a visit with Santa Claus.
The faire will be open at the Tallac Historic Site's Valhalla Grand hall during the following hours:
Friday, November 18, 2016 – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, November 19, 2016– 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, November 20, 2016 - 10 AM – 4 PM
Lake Tahoe area roadwork November 6 – November 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 11:01pm
NOTE: Due to the Veteran’s Day holiday on Friday, November 11, most lane closures will not be allowed from 6L00 a.m. Thursday, November 10 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Expect delays on I-80 as Caltrans begins grooving project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 10:10pm
If you're driving north of Lake Tahoe this month, expect delays as the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) begins to groove pavement on Interstate 80 Monday, November 7. Crews will be working from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until November 23.
Additional work days may be required after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. (No work is scheduled on Veterans’ Day November 11.)
Not only Lake Tahoe forest service areas selling Christmas tree permits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/03/2016 - 8:37pm
For the first time in several decades, the Eldorado National Forest will sell Christmas tree cutting permits. Permits for pine, fir or cedar trees up to 6 inches in diameter at the base will be available beginning November 14, 2016. "The goal of this program is to provide an enjoyable holiday experience for families and friends in the natural setting of their national forest" said Forest Supervisor Laurence Crabtree.
Meyers Community Foundation Annual Tree Lighting
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2016 - 12:54pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2016 - 5:00pm On Friday, Dec. 2 the Meyers Community Foundation (MCF) will hold the sixth annual Tree Lighting at 5:00 p.m. in the Divided Sky/Downtown Café parking lot. The MCF will serve popcorn, hot chocolate and other goodies.
The Christmas fire truck and Santa will return via the CALSTAR helicopter (weather and circumstance permitting). The event is free and open to the public.
The Meyers Community Foundation (MCF) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving life in Meyers, California through its support and promotion of creative and sustainable local projects and community-enhancing events.
Location
3200 US Highway 50
Divided Sky and Downtown Cafe Parking Lot
United States
28° 33' 19.8216" N, 82° 3' 3.9204" W
See map: Google Maps
Cheese balls, Santa and treasures at 46th annual Barton Auxilary Holiday Faire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 1:04pm
Event Date:
November 13, 2016 - 9:00am
Get a head start to the holidays and support health and wellness in the community at the 46th annual Holiday Faire on Sunday, November 13. Community members and visitors of all ages are invited to attend this festive event at St. Teresa Grace Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Browse through the finest and fanciest holiday and winter treasures set aside from The Attic Thrift Store donations. Items include jewelry, books, holiday decorations, winter wear, crystal, dolls, purses, antiques, and collectibles.
Happy birthday Nevada: How, when and where to celebrate Nevada Day 2016 events
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 9:11pm
Nevada is one of the few states that celebrate its Admission Day, and boy do we throw a party. A parade, competitions of strength and facial hair, hot air balloons, bloody marys, a carnival, pow wow, and free chili are just a few of the festivities awaiting the capital city on Saturday.
The party begins Friday this year with a ribbon cutting celebration of the 'new' downtown. The Nevada State Museum hits its 75th Anniversary this year and will have a day full of fun and surprises. Keep reading to see where you need to take advantage of all the best this holiday weekend has to offer.
Minden resident wins iconic Nevada welcome sign
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 9:03pm
Four Nevada residents are now the proud owners of iconic "Welcome to Nevada" signs, old and obsolete signs that have graced the state's highways for 25 years.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) held a contest to find new owners, and nearly 14,500 residents entered the free raffle via phone, web site and social media, with winners selected randomly.
The four winners are from each region of the state: Northwest: Jennifer Bills (Reno), Southwest: Anna Thomas (from Minden), Northeast: Kaitlyn Tueller, Southeast: Breanna Kirkham.
Trick-or-Treat events for the family in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 8:02am
Event Date:
October 31, 2016 - 4:00pm
The 14th Annual Halloween Treat Street will be held at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Halloween from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the school's physical education building. This is a safe, warm (and dry) indoor event hosted by radio station KRLT 93.9FM/KOWL 1490AM.
New and traditional Halloween parties on the South Shore for adults
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 7:21am
The 38th Annual Freaker's Ball, Lake Tahoe’s largest, oldest and most extravagant Halloween party, brings the wild with a four-ring costume circus in the Convention Center, Opal Ultra Lounge and Blu Nightclub venues at MontBleu on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. Cost is $35 prior to Saturday, then $40 at the door if tickets are available. Costume contest with prizes.
On Friday, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino holds the 2nd Annual Rockin’ Dead Halloween Bash inside Vinyl starting at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. Costume contest with prizes.
Free Music in the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 4:44am
Event Date:
December 3, 2016 - 11:00am Join Sierra Strings of Tahoe for a morning of music, ushering in winter and the holiday season on December 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m This locally celebrated group will enchant you with a variety of songs. Free and open to all ages, light refreshments provided.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Sierra House wins Let's Move! Active Schools National Award
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 8:37pm
School physical education at one time was full of jumping jacks, sit ups, pull ups and push ups. Today's physical education at schools has taken on a whole new focus, and Sierra House Elementary in South Lake Tahoe is being honored for what they do on a daily basis.
The school received recognition for their outstanding efforts in creating an active school environment under First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, Her plan is dedicated to ensuring 60 minutes of physical activity a day is the norm in K-12 schools.
Winter Bazaar and Health Fair
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
November 12, 2016 - 10:00am Golden Bear Events is holding their second annual Winter Bazaar and Health Fair will take place at the Inn by the Lake Events Center in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, November 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission to the event is free, and each attendee will receive a free door prize ticket.
Vendors will offer a variety of specialty food, candles, home decor, jewelry, art, books, and other gift items for holiday gift giving or home decorating. Health tips and services will also be offered. Drawing prize tickets will be available for purchase for some amazing gifts baskets.
Cram-a-Cruiser to fill shelves for children's food program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/02/2016 - 8:24pm
Event Date:
October 8, 2016 - 9:00am
The semi-annual Cram-A-Cruiser Day will be held at the Grocery Outlet at 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cram-A-Cruiser day encourages the community to fill up a South Lake Tahoe police cruiser with food to be given to children at local schools who need nutrition over the weekend when the LTUSD free lunch program doesn't cover meals.
Harrah's and Harvey's holding job fair
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 6:38pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2016 - 12:00pm
With winter just around the corner, Harrah's and Harvey's are starting to gear up their staffing needs. They will be holding a job fair on Thursday, Oct. 13, from noon to 4:00 p.m.
They are looking for fun, friendly people to join the team in several areas and are looking for cooks, kitchen stewards, beverage servers, hotel front desk, security officers, food servers, wardrobe clerk, retail clerk and baristas to name a few. .
The hiring event takes place at Harvey's bus reception lobby, located adjacent to the employment office at the rear/southwest entrance of the hotel.
Toy and Food Drive for Christmas Cheer on October 1
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:48pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2016 - 12:00pm
New, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items are being collected at the American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from noon until 5 p.m. at the Legion Hall at 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
All collected items will be distributed by Christmas Cheer to local children in need during the Christmas holiday.
Avoid the 6 anti-DUI campaign nets 55 offenders over holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2016 - 8:49pm
South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County police, deputies and CHP officers from the west and east slopes of the county joined together over the holiday weekend to participate in "Avoid the 6," a zero tolerance for impaired driving campaign. Their efforts netted 55 offenders for the deadly drime.
There were roving DUI saturation patrols to find the impaired drivers.
Labor Day fireworks show on South Shore Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 6:39pm
Event Date:
September 4, 2016 - 8:30pm
In celebration of the end of summer in South Lake Tahoe, the annual pyrotechnic extravaganza will explode over the lake at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 4.
The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490.
Fireworks will be visible from many viewing areas around the South Show, but here are some of the sweet spots to get a front row seat:
Free bus rides all weekend long in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 6:12pm
Weekend free bus rides on Blue Go routes 50 and 51 will wrap up over the Labor Day weekend (September 3-5).
Leave the holiday driving to someone else, and give your wallet a break while doing so.
Tahoe Transportation District has been giving the free rides on the two main routes to have fewer cars on the roads which leads to better air quality and less congestion.
To view Routes 50 and 51, visit their website: www.tahoetransportation.org.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 28 - September 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 6:00pm
Most lane closures will be restricted from 6 a.m. Friday, September 2 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 6 because of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Pollock Pines man steals RV, leads police on high-speed chase
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 10:54pm
A Pollock Pines man stole a large motorhome from a dealership in Rancho Cordova Saturday morning and led authorities on a high-speed chase for more than 30 miles, California Highway Patrol officials said.
Paul Erik Nelson, 40, was arrested and charged with vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, parole violation, county probation violation and vandalism. He was booked into the El Dorado County jail. His bail has been set at $85,000.
Popular V & T Railroad Polar Express tickets go on sale August 19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 2:43pm
Tickets for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad’s wildly popular holiday adventure to the North Pole via THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride will go on sale starting Friday, Aug. 19 at 6 a.m.
The schedule of enchanted train rides runs from Nov. 17 through Dec. 23. For the past five years, every seat on every train has sold out for the V&T’s magical trip to the North Pole, making it imperative for parents and grandparents to make arrangements early.
Keep Tahoe Blue Labor Day Beach Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 1:26pm
Event Date:
September 5, 2016 (All day) The beaches can get thrashed with trash after the popular holiday weekend festivities. Help us keep our beaches clean! We provide cleanup materials, refreshments and a prize. Ride your bike to receive a special gift. Bring your reusable water bottle and friends!
For questions or more information, email events@keeptahoeblue.org or call 530.541.5388.
RSVP at keeptahoeblue.org/rsvp
Location
Nevada Beach
United States
See map: Google Maps
Nevada raffling off iconic welcome signs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 8:08pm
The 25-year-old iconic "Welcome to Nevada" signs from highways around the state are going to be raffled off to some lucky residents.
The Nevada Department of Transportation is replacing the old, obsolete signs, depicting a lone miner that once greeted travelers to the state. They held a recent contest for Nevada high school students for the design of a new series of signs.
What's your favorite ice cream flavor?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 3:22pm
Unknown to many, including those in the ice cream business, today is National Ice Cream Day! Celebrated on the third Sunday in July, the holiday was declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 as a way to promote the economic well-being of the U.S. dairy industry.
While most don't need a reason to enjoy ice cream, Reagan's move called for the people of the United States to use ceremonies and activities to pay tribute to ice cream.
Why argue with this proclamation? It sounds reasonable!
NDOT reminds travelers of possible travel delays for celebrity golf tournament
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:20pm
With road construction to enhance driver safety on U.S. 50 in Lake Tahoe’s Cave Rock area, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding motorists to anticipate minor travel delays during special events such as the American Century Championship golf tournament.
“We encourage everyone to visit and enjoy Lake Tahoe,” NDOT District Engineer Thor Dyson explained. “But, with many visitors traveling to Lake Tahoe, drivers should plan a little extra travel time for road improvements being made in the Cave Rock area.”
Hwy 89 road project on West Shore switches to nighttime schedule
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/12/2016 - 6:06pm
Now that the 4th of July holiday has passed, construction on the Caltrans Hwy 89 project along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe is now on an overnight schedule and will remain so for the next several weeks during the peak summer season, the department announced today.
Contractor Road and Highway Builders now works a 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift during the week and 10:00 p.m. Sunday to 6:00 a.m. Monday. That schedule is expected to continue until August 15. Completion of the project was originally targeted for the end of this season, but some work now will extend into 2017.
Letter to the Editor: City’s 4th of July Parade a huge success
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 6:20pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted its first annual 4th of July parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. There were a total of 78 vehicles and approximately 200 people on foot either walking, biking, or dancing. American Legion Post 795 served as the parade marshals.
The City of South Lake Tahoe would like to say "Thank You" to all the parade participants, businesses and volunteers for making the 4th of July parade a fantastic community event!
The following current and former US armed forces members participated in the 4th of July parade;
Volunteers pick up thousands of pounds of holiday trash
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 11:03pm
Hundreds of volunteers hit the Lake Tahoe beaches on Tuesday to clean up after the holiday revelers who flocked to area beaches to celebrate the 4th of July.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe coordinated the trash pick up efforts at nine area beaches. Their volunteers gathered almost 1,600 pounds of trash which included 7,738 cigarette butts.
Single-use plastics were the second-most commonly found category of trash, following cigarette butts.
Number of arrests over 4th of July weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 5:20pm
For the 96 hours that made up the 4th of July weekend this year, South Lake Tahoe police arrested 27 people, nine of them on the holiday.
SLTPD Chief Brian Uhler said they could have made more arrests, but his officers look for a peaceful solution. If there is a sober adult in the situation, police will many times let them take care of the person in their party who'd been drinking. This leaves officers available and on the streets in case of emergencies, and not tied up with paperwork.
A list of the 27 arrests:
You choose: Stay in South Lake Tahoe longer, or sit in traffic
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 11:53pm
The following is a reprint of a story South Tahoe Now carried on the 4th of July weekend in 2015. With the anticipated traffic on roads headed out of the Lake Tahoe basin on Tuesday, we felt this information would be helpful.
Three new message signs were unveiled in South Lake Tahoe this week, just in time for the holiday weekend. Since the fourth of July is a big tourist draw, it is the perfect time to test out all the message signs can provide to those on the road.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 3 - July 9
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 2:19pm
NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
SPECIAL EVENT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the “Y” at Lake Tahoe Boulevard and State Route 89 North to Rufus Allen Boulevard: Motorists can expect a moving closure of both lanes from 10 a.m. to Noon Monday July 4 for the City of South Lake Tahoe 4th of July parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Tahoe Red, White and Blue celebration on beach July 4
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 9:08am
Event Date:
July 4, 2016 - 12:00pm
The 4th of July has always been a celebration in South Lake Tahoe, with barbeques and family gatherings topped off by the world-renown fireworks show. But now, there is a new even in town which had a tremendous success in its inaugural year last year.
The South Lake Tahoe’s Red White and Blue beach party at The Beach Retreat & Lodge is an all day event starting at noon on Independence Day.
Pyrotechnic crews finish up preparations for Lake Tahoe fireworks show
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:51pm
Tens of thousands of people will be enjoying the Lights on the Lake fireworks show over Lake Tahoe Monday, most of them unaware of the hundreds of hours of work put into their enjoyment.
"We love out job," said Zambelli Fireworks Western Region Project Manager John Hagan. "We can use explosives to make people happy."
Zambelli is the company hired to produce the 25 minute pyrotechnic show over Lake Tahoe on July 4, starting at 9:45 p.m.
Mountain Resort Television: Lake Tahoe holiday parade, events and entertainment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 7:35pmMountain Resort Television reporter Meghan Burk fills us in on what to do this weekend around the lake. Fireworks, parades, music, comedy and more.
Mountain Resort Television: Lake Tahoe and fireworks safety
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 8:10pmMountain Resort Television reporter Dillon McKeen meets up with Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshal Eric Guevin to discuss fire safety concerns in regard to this holiday weekend.
