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Tax increase to fix South Lake Tahoe roads to be determined Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 7:14pm
South Lake Tahoe voters will be deciding the future of roads in the City when they determine the fate of Measure C on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
Voters will decide if a one-half cent sales tax will be added in the town to provide approximately $2.5 million that will fix potholes and pave, repair, maintain local roads.
The following polling locations are established for the November 7, 2017 election:
Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship, 3580 Blackwood
South Shore Christian Assembly 886 Glorene Avenue
From South Lake Tahoe to Kenya, Cefalu to open $2 million soap factory
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 7:07am
From a Chapman dorm room to 12 locations in African countries and now a plan for a soap factory in Kenya, local nonprofit Health 2 Humanity has come a long way in just under three years.
MontBleu pool renovated and opened, day passes available
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 2:27pm
While many locals have probably never used the pool at MontBleu, guests of the South Shore casino hotel are being treated to the first major renovation at the pool in over 30 years.
The pool's signature rock waterfall is gone, something that was deteriorating after then of thousands of timed falling water displays, In its place is a small lazy river, popular with the younger set due to its four-foot depth.
From dorm room to saving lives, South Tahoe High grad going big with global expansion of H2H
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 11:19am
Health 2 Humanity Corp.(H2H), a hygiene products company started by 2013 South Tahoe High grad, and current Chapman University student John Cefalu, is taking another step forward in helping people around the world with a newly launched crowdfunding campaign.
H2H plans to use funds raised in the campaign to further expand globally their hygiene solutions in developing countries with their sustainable product and #NoMoreDirtyHands campaign.
Lawsuit filed to prevent Loop Road project from appearing on South Lake Tahoe ballot
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 5:08am
At the end of business on Monday, papers were served on the City of South Lake Tahoe, the City Council and four members of the group Let Tahoe Decide to keep the subject of the Loop Road/US Highway 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project off the ballot in November.
Rude Brothers looks for new home after building is sold
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 6:13pm
The building is old and worn out, but the coffee, bagels and treats inside have kept both locals and visitors happy for over two decades.
Rude Brother's Bagels is located on the bottom floor of a building located at 3117 Harrison Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. The current owners of the popular coffee and bagel shop, Jim and Lisa Gosh, have been in the same location since 2001 after buying the business from Steve Rude.
South Lake Tahoe group wants local voters to determine Loop Road future
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 7:33pm
Three former South Lake Tahoe City council members and a local environmental activist have formed "Let Tahoe Decide," a committee to force the Loop Road/Hwy 50 Revitalization Project to go to the voters.
A "notice of intent to circulate petition" was submitted to the SLT City Clerk Susan Alessi on February 23, 2016.
Unique South Tahoe High fundraiser helps basketball teams and needy children
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 3:38pm
Many of us have contributed to local school sports teams by buying candy bars, raffle tickets or attending fundraiser dinners, but how many of us have bought soap for ourselves, provided for a needy child in Africa at the same time we're also supporting the teams?
South Lake Tahoe City Council censures JoAnn Conner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 11:48pm
During a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Monday, October 19, JoAnn Conner was publicly censured, a first of its kind for the City. An overflowing crowd spent over three hours in Council Chambers as comments were made both supporting Conner, and against what they said was "abusive, bullying and intolerant behavior."
Fireside Chat: Civic Pioneers, the trial and tribulations of forming South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 9:53am
Event Date:
June 10, 2015 - 7:00pm
Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for their next "Fireside Chat" which will focus on the forming of South Lake Tahoe as a city.
Three of the community's founding members, Laurel Ames, Betty Mitchell and John Cefalu will share their experiences back in the early 1960s.
South Lake Tahoe was the second city formed in El Dorado County's history.
The Fireside Chat will be held on Wednesday, June 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Rd.
South Lake Tahoe fundraiser for Health 2 Humanity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 8:07pm
Event Date:
May 9, 2015 - 5:00pm
What started as a project started in a Southern California dorm room by a South Tahoe High graduate has grown into an organization that helps out those in need throughout Africa.
John Cefalu was just 18 years old when he started making soap in his dorm room. He decided to leave the world better than he had found it. Those small efforts in the dorm were the beginnings of Health 2 Humanity.
Someone 2 Know: Health 2 Humanity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 8:02am
Four Business and Economics Majors at Chapman University are working to change the lives of millions of people around the world. One of the young men who started ‘Health 2 Humanity' is from our area. John Cefalu is not only a South Tahoe High School grad, the 19-year-old entrepreneur is now also a soap-making expert.
Cefalu signs at Chapman
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 6:44pmJohn Cefalu put up some impressive numbers on the gridiron this year.He amassed 33 touchdowns, threw for 3,235 yards, limited interceptions to five in 10 games, and earned All-League Offensive P...
Cefalu, Wilson, Backinger named first-team All-State
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 6:00amOne name on the All-State list is impressive. This year, the Vikings got three.Seniors John Cefalu, Kyante Wilson and Cale Backinger were all named to first team All-State this week. Cefalu was nam...
Cefalu's stellar season earns offensive MVP
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 6:00amHalfway through the Vikings' football season, it was no mystery that John Cefalu was going to throw the ball. Every coach, every player and every spectator knew what was coming. Still, no team c...
Vikings close season with hard-fought loss
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 6:00amQuarterback John Cefalu and the Vikings didn't go down without a fight Friday.The Wolverines couldn't shut the Vikings' offense down in the first half, but Truckee came out with a vengeance in t...
Win keeps Vikings on playoff path
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 6:00amSPARKS, Nev. - A high school quarterback could hang his hat on the stellar season John Cefalu has already posted, but on Friday the senior proved the best is still to come. "He just keeps gettin...
Sparks win keeps postseason dreams alive
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 12:43pmSPARKS - The Vikings continued their postseason push with a 50-14 win against Sparks at the team's away game Friday.Quarterback John Cefalu was unstoppable once again as he led South Tahoe to its f...
Offense leads Vikings on postseason charge
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 7:43amTheir record may not be the best in state, but their quarterback is. Led by No. 1 Nevada quarterback John Cefalu, and a stellar receiving squad of Kyante Wilson, Cale Backinger and Kyle Moreno, ...
Vikings defeat Dayton
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/30/2012 - 6:00amSouth Tahoe quarterback John Cefalu completed just five of 14 second half passes, but it was three of those five that put the dagger through Dayton on Friday. Cefalu threw for three touchdowns in t...
Vikings drop home opener
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 6:00amNo doubt that John Cefalu and Kyante Wilson are a winning combination, but despite their flashes of greatness South Tahoe couldn't pull off the win in its home opener against Lowry Friday. Cefal...
Barton Community Clinic breaks ground for expansion
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 5:51am
On Monday, June 4, Barton Community Clinic had their official ground breaking for the 7,400 square-foot renovation and expansion planned to be completed in summer 2013.
Vikings can't keep up with Fernley
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe's Jacob Stowell rushed for 238 yards. John Cefalu passed for 143 yards. The Vikings totaled for nearly 450 yards on offense. But Fernley had the number tha...
