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Mandatory meeting for Fall Fire Academy applicants at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 11:41pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2015 - 6:00pm
Students who want to apply for admission to the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy at Lake Tahoe Community College for Fall 2015 must attend a mandatory orientation meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room on campus.
Reservations are not required for this meeting, and anyone interested in the program is welcome to attend. Based on student demand, there may be a random lottery for available seats in the Fire Academy. Students will not be eligible for the lottery unless they attend this orientation meeting.
Live at Lakeview returns to the beach with Fish out of Water
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 11:28pm
Event Date:
July 16, 2015 - 4:30pm
This Thursday, Fish Out of Water make their Live at Lakeview debut and aim to command the senses, move the masses, and leave you contemplating love, life, and everything in between.
“It’s as if Led Zeppelin, Bootsie Collins, Bob Marley, and Ice Berg Slim were wrapped up into one bad-ass persona.” Griffith Jackson - Sacramento News & Review
San Diego’s premier rock, funk, reggae and hip-hop specialists, Fish Out of Water, will take the stage from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with local reggae band, Taking Root opening up the show at 4:30 p.m.
Classical Guitarist Ana Vidović at the 2015 Summerfest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 7:24am
Event Date:
August 7, 2015 (All day)
Classical music scores from the hit PBS TV-series “Downton Abbey,” Hollywood classics “Sense and Sensibility,” and the Hitchcock masterpiece “Psycho” along with flamenco and dance-inspired symphonies will highlight the second weekend of Lake Tahoe SummerFest. Ana Vidović, premier classical guitarist of her generation, along with Jeremy McCoy, a critically acclaimed double bass player with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, are the guest artists Aug. 7-9.
BLM wants government officials to get VIP treatment at Burning Man
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2015 - 11:46pmU.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials are asking Burning Man organizers to provide "excessive" comforts such as flushing toilets, washers and dryers, and vanity mirrors in a compound for high-level government officials staying in Black Rock City.
A Burning Man spokesman estimated the compound would cost the event more than $1 million, bringing its 2015 permit fees to about $5 million. The renderings of the compound obtained by the RGJ also show various accommodations set aside for VIP visitors but don't indicate who the visiting dignitaries will be.
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.
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe holding Caymus Wine Dinner
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 7:47pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2015 - 6:00pm
A five-course dinner paired with wines from the Caymus and Wagner Family of Wine will be held at Park Prime, the steakhouse at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe.
The menu:
Hors d’Oeuvres
Crab, mango, and avocado stack, served with a citrus vinaigrette
— paired with —
Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Second Course
Fire roasted lobster bisque
Spiked with brandy & chardonnay
— paired with —
Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Third Course
Colorado lamb lollipop
Cauliflower mashed potatoes, blackberry sauce
— paired with —
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!"
The 10 Best Restaurants in Beautiful Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 7:22pm
A beautiful lake surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Lake Tahoe is a year-round tourist destination located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Nevada and California. A popular area, the towns lining the lake feature some amazing eateries from fine-dining establishments to budget-friendly options the entire family will enjoy. Here we take a look at some of the tasty culinary gems found on the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe area.
Austin's
South Lake Tahoe ice skaters bring home top honors
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 10:48pm
The Tahoe Snowflake ice skating team went to the All Stars competition in Vacaville last weekend, bringing home several top honors including two first place trophies and two second place trophies that will be added to the display to the South Tahoe Ice Arena.
All of the skaters who went to Vacaville danced in the first place production number. Also in first place was the oldest of the Tahoe synchronized age-group teams. The two younger teams placed second in their respective categories.
Native Species Festival at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2015 - 10:00am
The Sixth Annual Native Species Festival will be held at the Taylor Creek visitor Center in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This free family event is hosted by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and is a great way to spend the day outdoors and learn about the native species of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Visitor's Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
Tahoe bear break-ins could spike with drought-related food shortage
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 7:18pmAs the drought begins to impact wildlife, there is concern that California black bears are breaking into Tahoe homes because the lack of rain is contributing to a lack of food.
Now some wildlife activists want to lure those bears away from neighborhoods by feeding them where they live -- in the woods -- even though that practice is illegal.
The activists argue that the drastic action will help the bears survive.
New restaurant, Burger Stop, opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 10:16pm
A popular South Lake Tahoe hamburger spot has opened a second location at the "Y".
Loreen Sanchez, owner of The Burger Lounge on Highway 89 has opened "The Burger Stop" at the South Y Center between Beach Hut Deli and Starbucks.
Wednesday was opening day, unveiling a full menu including gourmet burgers and hot dogs, fries, salads, 23 flavors of milkshakes and sundaes, freezes, floats, and ice cream.
Sanchez and her team will be open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone in orders are available at 530-541-3642.
Reno man sentenced to jail after using plane to transport marijuana out of state
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2015 - 9:04pm
Kevin Dennis Golden, 39, of Reno, Nevada, was sentenced today to two years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute approximately 88 pounds of marijuana that he was attempting to fly in a private plane to Pennsylvania, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
Time to remove studded snow tires in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 11:52pm
Studded snow tires in both California and Nevada need to be removed from vehicles by May 1.
By Nevada law, studded snow tires are only permitted in use between October 1 and April 30. Retractable studded snow tires are allowed throughout the year with tire studs retracted from May 1 through September 30.
In California, studded snow tires are only permitted in use between November 1 and April 30. Retractable studded snow tires are allowed throughout the year with tire studs retracted from May 1 through October 31.
Top women cyclists coming to Lake Tahoe; Amgen Tour course goes through town
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 11:55pm
Exciting times for South Lake Tahoe in May as the community shines on the international stage as the location of the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California. Fourteen teams consisting of 84 of the top professional women racers will be in town for the race May 8-9, 2015. The racers consist of Olympic medalists, World Champions, Tour de France competitors and other cyclists from the National and International field.
Many of the teams have already been in the area getting ready for the Lake Tahoe stop on their tour. As we get closer to May 8, more of the participants will be in town.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services teams up with Blue Angel Cafe Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 12:20am
Event Date:
April 23, 2015 - 5:00pm
Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) is planning a celebration for the community in honor of the nationwide "Give Where You Live" day.
Local's Day at Lake Tahoe Golf Course: Rounds of golf as well as fun foot golf
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 10:12pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2015 - 9:00am
Lake Tahoe Golf Course is hosting their annual Local’s Day with a BioBlitz/Earth Day event on Wednesday, April 22nd from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. BioBlitz is a species counting competition organized by Audubon International to create awareness among golfers and the community about the environmental value of the habitats supported by golf courses.
Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Who Stole Winter? How to adapt to a devastating drought in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 12:05am
"You have to adapt to changes in life or you won't survive," John Rice told a crowd at Wednesday's 'Tahoe Talks' held at LTCC.
"Change is happening, clearly we're in a drought, whether it's here for short term, or long term, time will tell," said Rice, the VP and General Manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe. "The ski industry has the most to lose in a drought."
Emmy-winning film "Chasing Ice" comes to LTCC this Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 11:39am
Event Date:
April 17, 2015 - 6:30pm They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the film Chasing Ice. The Emmy-winning film will be shown on April 17th at 7:00 p.m. in Duke Theater at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Location
1 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
A Lake Tahoe breakfast tradition for more than 50 years
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2015 - 9:31pm
The scene: The 1950s were a huge decade of change for South Lake Tahoe, with the proliferation of casinos on the Nevada side and the creation of the one-chair Heavenly ski resort on the California side. But the main attraction, then as now, was the lake itself, its shore dotted with mom-and-pop motels, vacation cottages and souvenir shops. When the original Red Hut opened here in 1959, South Lake Tahoe was becoming popular but the tourism infrastructure was nascent.
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
Kudos: The South Shore community members have big hearts!
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/01/2015 - 10:51pm
The South Shore community members have big hearts! I wanted to send my congratulations to the organizers and participants at the St. Baldrick’s Foundation fund raiser on Friday, February 27th at the Ice Arena in South Lake Tahoe. What a fantastic event for a foundation with the goal to “Conquer Childhood Cancers.” Thank you!
South Lake Tahoe shaves heads to raise money
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/01/2015 - 9:47pm
The floor of the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena resembled a large hair salon on Friday as almost 100 people, young and old, male and female, had their heads shaved for childhood cancer research. The 4th annual St. Baldrick's fundraiser has raised over $55,000 so far in 2015, and donations are still being accepted.
Christy Smith started the local St. Baldrick's event in 2011 in honor of her grandson, South Tahoe High junior Bailey Johnson. Bailey was a four time Stage 4 cancer survivor by the time he was 5.
Beach Boys, Boz Scaggs and Foreigner highlight MontBleu's concert lineup
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 12:49am
Concert lovers don't have to wait for summer to enjoy big name acts in South Lake Tahoe. MontBleu announced the addition of Grammy-Award winning singer-song writer Boz Scaggs to their line-up of classic musicians performing in their showroom.
Kids can try hockey for free this Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 1:13am
Event Date:
February 21, 2015 - 11:00am
If your kids have always wanted to see if they would enjoy playing ice hockey, a free event this Saturday may be just what you're looking for.
Kraft is sponsoring a free day of ice hockey across America on Saturday, and the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena will be one of the spots they're hosting.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., all kids can try out hockey at the arena which is located at 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Northstar plans group wedding on the slopes for Valentine's Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 10:12pm
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day in Lake Tahoe? Planning on getting married but haven't had time to put your wedding ceremony together?
Northstar California Resort is inviting skiers and snowboarders to say "I Do" at a unique celebration of love. Dubbed Ski, tōst & be Married, the group wedding ceremony on the mountain is a first for the North Lake Tahoe resort.
Utah Utes win Pac 8 Hockey Championship at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 9:50pm
The University of Utah ice hockey team won the Pac 8 Hockey Conference Sunday in South Lake Tahoe with a 5 to 1 win over the Oregon Ducks.
Number 1 Utah was evening matched on the ice with Number 3 Oregon, but penalties ended up being the difference. The two had met in the 2013 finals which ended with Utah on top as well, so Oregon was looking for revenge.
Pac-8 Hockey championship game in South Lake Tahoe at noon Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 11:05am
Event Date:
February 8, 2015 - 12:00pm
The Pac 8 Championship Game is set: The Oregon Ducks against the Utah Utes will meet up at noon on Sunday, February 8 at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
Oregon beat USC on Saturday, 4 to 1 and Utah beat Washington 9-2 during Saturday's semi-final round to set up the final game of the tournament.
Tickets are available on line for $10.
The players and coaches have been using Lakeland Village and Tep's Villa Roma as their base of operations during their stay in South Lake Tahoe this week.
South Lake Tahoe hosts Pac-8 collegiate hockey championships
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/03/2015 - 9:33pm
Collegiate hockey is headed to South Lake Tahoe February 6 through 8 when the Pac-8 Championship is held at the SLT Ice Arena.
Defending 2014 co-champs Arizona State ended the season in first with a 9-1 record but will not be attending this weekend's tournament due to disciplinary action. “The Arizona State PAC-8 team has declined the invitation to participate in this year’s tournament due to a team rule violation," according to the Pac-8 website.
Winter wonderland at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/31/2015 - 10:06pm
The word of the day: Pogonip.
That is what gave the top of South Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain Resort the look of winter and fresh snow on Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, a cloud deck around 8,000-9,000 feet was in place most of the night and the supercooled liquid droplets froze on the branches becoming a thick coating of frost.
Here is the definition of "pogonip" from Wikipedia:
What to do in Lake Tahoe When There Isn't Much Snow? Bike or Hike at Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/24/2015 - 9:46pm
The following originally ran in South Tahoe Now on January 21, 2014 as part of a series of stories about winter activities when there isn't much snow:
Since there is a lack of snow through the Sierra Nevada, visitors and locals in the Lake Tahoe basin are enjoying things that are normally reserved for the summer months.
Many donations needed during Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe blood drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/19/2015 - 7:53pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2015 - 12:00pm
January is a National Blood Donor Month and donations are needed in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Tahoe Douglas Fire is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 20 from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the fire station located at 193 Elks Point Rd in Round Hill. Call (775) 588-3591 to make an appointment or stop by the station.
All presenting donors will receive 500 bonus Hero Rewards Points. Points can be redeemed for free movie tickets, t-shirts, pizza, ice cream, online gift certificates and more!
Babe Ruth 2015 Registration
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/17/2015 - 4:50pm
It is now time to sign up to play in the 2015 Babe Ruth season in South Lake Tahoe.
The next sign updates will be on January 21 and 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Center, February 5 and 25 at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and then again at the Ice Arena at the same time on March 5.
Tryouts will then be held on Sunday March 22 and 29 at 10 a.m.
The Babe Ruth League is expecting a six team with with 12 players on each team. Joining the players on each roster will be a Manager, Coach and Assistant Coach (a Varsity Player).
STNLL 2015 Baseball Registration
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
January 27, 2015 - 5:30pm Even though the calendar still says winter, it's time to sign up for little league. Registration for the 2015 South Tahoe National Little League season will be held on three upcoming dates.
In-person registration will be held at Kahle Community Center on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Tahoe Ice Arena on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at Tahoe Valley Elementary School on Monday, Feb. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe making big plans for their Grand Opening January 28
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 11:46pm
Event Date:
January 28, 2015 - 7:45pm
Instead of a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the South Shore will celebrate with a grand ice guitar smashing.
Restaurant Week in South Lake Tahoe: "Made With Altitude"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 12:49am
Experience some of the best South Lake Tahoe restaurants during the 2015 TahoeSouth Restaurant Week beginning on Friday.
Twenty-four restaurants will have special menus available from January 9 through January 16, giving diners the chance to enjoy meals at local favorites for a discounted price.
Precautions needed for Winter Travel Safety
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 9:49pm
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team would like to remind everyone that extra precautions need to be taken while traveling during the winter. Along with potential hazardous road conditions, motorists can expect extreme delays due to snow conditions or accidents. We recommend following these tips to ensure a safe trip to your destination:
· Ensure that your vehicle is stocked with extra warm clothing, food, water, a shovel and other survival supplies in case you become stuck on a mountain road.
· Make sure that your gas tank is full before leaving on any trip.
Lake Tahoe music, events and concerts for January 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 8:31pm
January 2015 in Tahoe: Kool and the Gang, G. Love and Special Sauce, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Guess Who
January 1-4 John Henton / Sean Kent @ Improv at Harveys
January 01 Rustler's Moon @ Bar of America
George Souza Trio @ Moodys Bistro
January 02-03 National Soul @ Bar of America
Steve & Tom @ Gar Woods
January 02 Jesse Kalin @ The Beacon
Crystal Basin Wine Tasting @ 968 Park Hotel
The Novelists @ Moodys Bistro
January 03 Mark Hummel, Elvin Bishop, Rick Estrin, Little Charly Baty @ Harrahs
Tom Dickson @ The Beacon
Bison @ Sierra at Tahoe
Join in the fun at World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 10:52pm
ViSalus, also known as Body by Vi, is a weight loss and nutritional program very popular around the world. Their mission is to take the weight off the world, one person at a time, ten pounds at a time.
They will start 2015 with gathering as many people in 11 countries around the world at noon on Saturday to have the World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout, and South Lake Tahoe isn't going to be left behind.
Heavenly receives 11" to 14" of snow; California Base to open
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 1:03am
Heavenly Mountain Resort received 11-14” of new snow in the last 24 hours, allowing the resort to expand terrain and open the California side of the mountain on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31.
Heavenly will now offer three access points to the mountain, including the Heavenly Gondola at Heavenly Village, Stagecoach Lodge in Nevada, and California Lodge off of Ski Run Blvd. With the extra two mountain access points now open, the heavy crowds that have been at the Gondola all week should dissipate.
Sacramento man pleads guilty in immigration marriage scheme
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/20/2014 - 12:23am
A Sacramento man pled guilty today to conspiring to induce aliens to illegally enter the Unites States for private financial gain.
Sippy Lal, 61 was arrested in 2012 along with co-defendants Mamta Sharma and Rani Singh-Lal on charges they ran an elaborate immigration-fraud scheme involving foreign nationals from India who paid money to have a sham marriage in order to get into the country. The trio recruited U.S. citizens in the Sacramento area in an effort to legalize their immigration status.
Reno man pleads guilty after flying marijuana across country
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 9:34pmKevin Dennis Golden, 39, of Reno, Nevada, pleaded guilty today to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
Alpine Smith of South Lake Tahoe offers free snow removal to military families
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/16/2014 - 10:12pm
South Lake Tahoe military families and wounded or disabled veterans can receive free snow and ice removal this winter from Alpine Smith, Inc.
In their fifth year of providing this service, Alpine Smith, Inc joins ranks with Project EverGreen's Snowcare for Troops program to help ease the burden on military families or disabled and wounded veterans needing assistance this winter.
Kudos: Winter Wine Walk BAHM!
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/13/2014 - 12:47am
Despite the power outages and high winds in the South Shore, the Marriott Grand Residence Club was warm and cozy (with power!) on Thursday night, which made it the perfect first stop for TahoeChamber’s annual Winter Wine Walk Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!). Nearly 100 guests began their tours at the Marriott Grand Residence Club with a taste from Crystal Basin Cellars before embarking on a tour to participating businesses. Each shop welcomed attendees with food, drinks and raffle prizes. It was a fun, blustery night that included great food, wine and friends.
Tips for being prepared during Lake Tahoe's winter storms
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 12:38am
Liberty Utilities is reminding customers to always be prepared for winter storms and possible power outages that may result from them.
“Although we’ve made significant progress in reducing electrical outages since acquiring the utility nearly four years ago, the reality is that a really big winter storm can impact our ability to keep the lights on,” according to Mike Smart, President of Liberty Utilities-California.
With the approaching winter storm, Liberty offers the following outage preparation tips:
December 2014 Concert Report for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 12:42amDecember 02 Eklektik / TYMK / IJV @ Whisky Dick's
Open Mic Night w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Jeremy Jones w/ clips from "Higher", "Further", and "Deeper" @ Tahoe Aty Haus
Cinema
December 03-07 Tom Rhodes / Ahmed Baroocha @ Improv at Harveys
December 03 Steve Wozniak @ Hard Rock Cafe
Light up a life @ Barton festival of trees and lights
Brennan Lagasse on skiing greenland @ Tahoe Art Haus Cinema
Lambchop, Gurbtron, Clutch, Bassment-ality @ The Grid
December 3-7 Barton Festival of Trees and Lights @ Harrah's
December 04 Inner Rythims @ Northstar
Heavenly Mountain Resort celebrates snowfall; planning for holiday events
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/01/2014 - 9:24pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort is celebrating the five inches of fresh snow they received this weekend, and looking forward to a storm this week that is expected to drop a lot of snow at higher elevations.
Winter snow preparations completed by NDOT
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/28/2014 - 8:35pm
As winter approaches northern Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation has completed annual winter preparations to help keep roads clear through the upcoming season.
“Roadway safety and mobility are our top priorities,” NDOT Director Rudy Malfabon explained. “Last winter, NDOT crews dedicated more than 22,000 hours to removing snow and ice from state roads in the Truckee Meadows. We’ll be out there again throughout this winter to clear roads of ice and snow.”
Quick Facts:
Learn about mountain weather and climate at next Lake Tahoe lecture
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/23/2014 - 9:34pm
Event Date:
December 4, 2014 - 5:30pm
Past climates in the region characterized by ice ages or droughts leave clues that are etched into our mountain slopes. These records remain today for us to uncover in the field, laboratory, and through computer modeling efforts.
Ongoing weather and climate research in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin and how it shapes our understanding of the greater Earth system will be discussed in the next Tahoe Center for Environmental Science free public lecture.
South Lake Tahoe's Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 1:58am
The 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards ceremony was the biggest yet, with 300 people at Thursday's banquet and 175 nominations of local businesses, employees and experiences.
Here is the list of winners:
Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Grand Residence & Vacation Club
