lake tahoe community
Column: Nobody should be food insecure
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 8:36pm
Do you know what it is like to be hungry? I mean really hungry and not just a little growl in your stomach. I do and so do over 49 million Americans who are what we call “food insecure.” It is a feeling that can best be described as a fist inside of your stomach ever-so-slowly tightening until you are writhing in pain.
Having a nutritious diet has a direct correlation in academic success, psychological well-being, growth, and overall health. A lack of proper nutrition is estimated to cause 678, 000 deaths in the US each year.
South Lake Tahoe schools, including college, are closed Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District get to start their winter break a day early as they will have a Snow Day on Friday, February 15.
In an announcement Thursday, Christy Blach, the LTUSD transportation supervisor said the extreme weather this afternoon and in the forecast for tomorrow led them to the decision for the safety of our students and staff.
All LTUSD schools will be closed next week for Presidents Holiday Break. Schools will resume a regular schedule on Monday, February 25th.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort Ski Patrol
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 12:36pm
With a big winter snow storm hitting the Tahoe area on Monday, February 2, there was no better crew to have sponsor the Adopt A Day of Nourishment meal than Heavenly’s Ski Patrol members. This crew braved the snowy roads and whiteout conditions to come to St. Theresa Church Grace Hall and help provide a hot and filling beef stroganoff dinner to the hungry folks who faced difficult conditions to attend B&B’s Monday Meal.
Column: SLTPD and EDSO saves woman's life with arrest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 10:25am
After a six-month investigation into drug transactions in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the El Dorado Sheriff's Department Narcotics Task Force executed search warrants at two locations in South Lake Tahoe on August 23, 2017. Large amounts of heroin, methamphetamine and approximately 12 firearms were seized in the search. Lynwood Towle, Shawn German, Melissa Griffis, Paul Ryan, and Krystal Long were all arrested, charged, and eventually pleaded guilty to various charges stemming from those searches.
Azul Latin Kitchen raises almost $17,000 for Live Violence Free in 2018
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 6:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each year Azul Latin Kitchen selects a local nonprofit to be the recipient of their fundraising for the year. In 2018, Live Violence Free (LVF) was the recipient of that generosity and today were presented a check for $16,917.50 at a ceremony at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The popular restaurant in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe had Tahoe Youth & Family Services as their nonprofit of choice last year and Tahoe Arts Project will get the funds in 2019.
Angel of Tahoe turns 90 -Treated to a big birthday party and fireworks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 12:27am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Lisa Maloff, the Angel of Tahoe, celebrated a milestone birthday with 160 of her friends at Edgewood Tahoe on Wednesday.
The woman who is responsible for giving away millions of dollars to the South Lake Tahoe community was given something back, a lot of love and appreciation.
Planned by her close friend and caretaker, Ricky Reich, no detail was left undone and her favorite color pink was evident in all of the flowers and decor.
Change behind bars: Two South Lake Tahoe locals speak about their time in jail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 9:59pm
Do you know what it is like to be caged like a wild animal? Do you know what it is like to scratch at the insides of a jail cell wall as you scream for your freedom? Do you know what it is like to have your nightmares as your only company?
I can’t say that I know what it’s like. I really can’t.
Nurses give Barton Memorial Hospital a 10-day notice of a strike
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 6:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Memorial Hospital received a ten-day notice from the California Nurse's Association on Monday, informing them that the nurses at the South Lake Tahoe hospital intend to strike on February 15, 2019.
Negotiations have been ongoing between the nurse's union and Barton Health since the Registered Nurses (RNs) at Barton Memorial Hospital and Lake Tahoe Surgery Center voted 123 to 17 to unionize on November 15, 2017.
LTCC and Douglas County schools at the lake also closed Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:51pm
Douglas County schools at the lake, George Whittel High and Zephyr Cove Elementary, will be closed again on Tuesday due to snow. All schools in the valley will be on a 90-minute late start schedule.
Lake Tahoe Community College will also be closed.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District in South Lake Tahoe already announced their snow day early today.
Tahoe Truckee schools are closed.
Washoe County schools at the lake are on a digital day.
Carson City Schools are closed.
Snow Day again for South Lake Tahoe students on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 7:19pm
It's the storm that keeps on giving!
For the safety of students and staff, all schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District in South Lake Tahoe will be closed on Tuesday, February 5th due to the continued blizzard.
There are continued snow removal operations throughout the city, county and school district properties.
Other El Dorado County closures:
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
Camino Union School District
Pollock Pines Elementary School District
Silver Fork School District
Businesses closed Monday in South Lake Tahoe due to weather
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 1:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe-area El Dorado County government offices will be closed Monday, February 4 due to weather. This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Schools in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee Tahoe, Incline Village, Zephyr Cove will also be closed. Lake Tahoe Community College is closed.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is closed.
Due to weather and road conditions, TTD transit routes 19x and 22 are canceled for the day, February 4, 2019.
Dance Classes at the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio are closed today.
Snow Day for Lake Tahoe area schools on Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 10:05pm
In anticipation of poor driving conditions and a blizzard warning in South Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District has closed schools for Monday, February 4, 2019.
Washoe County schools in Lake Tahoe at Incline Village are taking a digital day.
Douglas County schools at the lake have a snow day (ZCES and GWHS).
All Tahoe Truckee schools and offices are closed today.
Lake Tahoe Community College is closed.
Camino Union School District - Closed
Gold Oak Union School District - Closed
Indian Diggings School District - Closed
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 10:49pm
Bread & Broth serves two meals weekly, and due to the recent fire at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, both meals are currently being served at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. The meals are hot and nutritious and everyone in the community is invited and encouraged to join us for a communal dining experience.
Tahoe Arts Project bringing world record holder Zaniac to LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 1:44pm
Event Date:
February 8, 2019 - 7:00pm When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids? With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and magic are just a few of the things that led Piers Morgan of America’s Got Talent to call Alex, “The total package.” The two-time Guinness World Record holder will perform his show at Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater on Friday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30.
Free admission for all ages.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater
One College Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Barton Health nurses vote for one-day strike if necessary
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 1:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The nurses at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe who voted to organize in November 2017 have voted to strike for one day if necessary should their union and management fail to come to an agreement on issues that concern them at the bargaining table.
"Progress has stalled out," said Barton nurse Beth Dameral. "We haven't heard back on the healthcare issue."
Column: South Shore domestic violence survivors speak out
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 6:49pm
The following is the first of many stories that Blue Marie Balcita will be writing for South Tahoe Now on a myriad of subjects. Blue, a 19-year-old student at Lake Tahoe Community College, is the author of five books, a contributor to three more and recently started the college's new newspaper, 1974.
Do you know what it is like to look at the person you love and see hatred reflected back to you? Do you know what it is like to move mountains for a person
Snow day: LTUSD, LTCC, Douglas County at the lake, TTUSD, Incline VIllage on digital day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 7:55am
Thursday, January 17, 2019 - Due to current unsafe road conditions and weather forecast, school officials have called for a snow day in the following districts:
Lake Tahoe Unified School District (South Lake Tahoe)
Truckee Tahoe Unified School District (North Lake Tahoe and Truckee)
Douglas County Schools at Lake Tahoe (Whittell High and Zephyr Cove Elementary)
Lake Tahoe Community College
Pollock Pines Elementary School District
Incline Village schools will have a digital school day as the campuses are closed.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 8:48pmEvent Date:
March 2, 2019 - 6:30pm
Save the Date! Tahoe Arts Project holds their 7th annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars at MontBleu Casino Resort of Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets will be $10-$60 and are available at tahoeartsproject.tix.com
For more information please call Tahoe Arts Project at 530 542-3632
The local celebrities this year are:
Tracy Kettleson from Bert's
Amy Jackson from Mt. Tallac High
Dentist Dr. Deanna Brothers
Realtor Ellen Camacho
Matt Slater from Barton Orthopaedics
Luca Genasci from Lake Tahoe Aleworx
Jared Benvenuto from Aloha Ice Cream
Lake Tahoe Humane Society disbands, turns operations over to Truckee Tahoe group
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 8:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost two years after their executive director embezzled almost $60,000 from the Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS), the nonprofit tasked with helping local pets, is folding after 51 years of serving the South Lake Tahoe community.
A new board of directors had taken several steps, including the sale of their Emerald Bay Road building and laying off of employees, to get LTHS back on their feet but could never get the nonprofit's community standing back.
Ribbon cuttings welcome in two new Lake Tahoe businesses
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 4:45pm
The Tahoe Chamber and South Lake Tahoe community members stopped by two ribbon cutting ceremonies on Friday, one at Doob Lake Tahoe in the Heavenly Village and the other at TaCo. Cantina and Restaurant at Harveys Tahoe.
SnowGlobe on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 2:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chad Donnelly, CEO of SnowGlobe Music Festival, and Lauren Thomaselli, SLT Recreation Superintendent, will brief the Council about the recent 2018 SnowGlobe Music Festival held from December 29 – 31 at the Community Playfields and Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) during the January 15 Council meeting. Donnelly will share his perspective and observations about this year’s event and Thomaselli will summarize the perspective and observations from all City departments and other governmental partners involved in the production of the event.
Presbyterian church fire causes services to be canceled; Second Serving moved
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 9:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fire that damaged the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on Wednesday has prompted services to be discontinued as well as moving of the weekly Bread & Broth Second Serving.
The free Friday night meal is moved to St. Theresa Church from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Due to the damage, changes are until further notice.
For those who may have questions, call (530) 544-3757 or (530) 545-2623.
Fire at Presbyterian Church in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fire at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening caused an estimated $50,000 in damage according to South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR).
At 6:20 p.m. on January 9, a call was received by the police department's dispatch center about a fire at the church, located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Not only did two engines, a squad truck and battalion chief respond for SLTFR, Lake Valley Fire sent in an engine and battalion chief and Tahoe Douglas Fire contributed a fire truck, ambulance and chief.
SnowGlobe gives back to the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SnowGlobe’s 2018 is over but their donations to the local community will continue for months, years and decades to come.
SnowGlobe donated fresh food, water, personal items and clothing to 11 local charities, including Live Violence Free, The Warm Room (Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless), South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center, the Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club, Christmas Cheer, Tahoe Youth & Family Services, St. Theresa’s Church and their Bread & Broth program, Focus, Case de Fida, and the Reno/Sparks Gospel Mission.
Ribbon cutting welcomes Chase Bank to the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 10:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The third area branch of Chase Bank has opened in South Lake Tahoe and they were officially welcomed to the community during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday.
"Congratulations, thank you to Chase for being a part of the community," said Jason Drew of the Tahoe Chamber. "It is incredible to see you opening and being part of the revitalization."
Drew was joined by Chamber CEO Steve Teshara and a couple dozen of their members and other locals.
City calls second night of SnowGlobe a "success"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Law enforcement and medical issues associated with the 2018 SnowGlobe Music Festival were down again on the event's second night, leading City of South Lake Tahoe staff to call the evening "another success."
After much concern from the community, staff has been working to alleviate concerns from them concerning noise and trouble for law enforcement.
Highlights of the second day include:
Health assessment of South Lake Tahoe shows mental health and substance abuse at top of needs list
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 11:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A study on the health needs of the South Lake Tahoe community has once again put mental health and mental disorders at the top of the list, followed by substance abuse, and access to healthcare services.
Every three years Barton Health conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment to identity the key health issues facing the area. They use a systematic, data-driven process to determine the health status, concerns, and needs of residents in the South Tahoe community.
The 2018 results are a follow-up to similar studies completed in 2012 and 2015.
Day 1 wrap up of South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 8:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe is underway, and after Day 1 city officials reports it was a "smooth start."
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) said they had no significant problems or issues of any kind on Saturday and made just one arrest between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
In comparison, there were 13 arrests on the first day of the festival in 2017.
Even outside the festival things were quiet.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Camp Richardson Resort
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 4:31pm
“The opportunity to give back to the community is a gift,” shared Mary Griffin as she volunteered at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on December 17th. Mary along with Lori Hargan, Sierra Williams, and Kelley and Larry Pedigo were all sponsor crew members for Camp Richardson Resort’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship and the evening meal they hosted. “Thank you for giving the staff of Camp Richardson that gift,” Mary added.
Monsignor Murrough Wallace facing accusations of sexual abuse
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 7:00am
Monsignor Murrough Wallace, who served the South Lake Tahoe community at the St. Theresa Parish from 1993 to 2003, has been accused by a man who said Wallace and another priest sexually abused him in 1985 when he was 17.
The accuser, known as John Doe in court documents, said he was volunteering at Camp Pendola when the alleged abuse took place.
Due to the allegations, Wallace, who is now 82 and retired, had to withdraw from ministry until more facts could be gathered, according to Bishop Soto of the Sacramento Diocese.
South Lake Tahoe activities to wrap up 2018
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 1:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Shore is full of activity as visitors and locals alike say goodbye to 2018 and welcome in 2019.
"Angel of Tahoe" spreads holiday cheer to South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 11:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lisa Maloff, the "Angel of Tahoe", continues to support agencies, institutions and the South Lake Tahoe community with her generosity and year-round holiday spirit.
Tahoe Youth invites community to their Douglas County and SLT Open Houses
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 10:05am
Event Date:
December 19, 2018 - 5:00pm
Tahoe Youth and Family Services has been serving the South Lake Tahoe community since 1971 and in Douglas County since 2008.
They are opening their doors to the public and inviting the community in for two Nights of Giving, December 19 and 20. On the 19th, their South Lake Tahoe office at 1021 Fremont Avenue will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on the 20th, their Douglas County office at 1512 Hwy 395 N. Suite 3 in Gardnerville will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Vail Resorts gives $1.9M to 93 Tahoe-Truckee area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual community grant EpicPromise celebration, 93 local nonprofits were awarded a total of $1.9 million in cash as well as additional in-kind product support. Across the company, Vail Resorts will give $11.4 million in support to more than 250 community non-profits over the upcoming year.
Each year Vail gives away money and product to groups serving the communities they have resorts located. For Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar, support was given to support the health and resilience of the Truckee and South Lake Tahoe communities.
One late goal ends up being difference between LTCC and state championship
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 1:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was so close!
2018 was a storied and undefeated regular season for the Lake Tahoe Community College women's soccer team. It was a year of many firsts.
The Coyotes were ranked number two at one point according to the United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division III women’s soccer national poll. They find out today when the next national poll results are released where they ended up nationally for the season.
Undefeated LTCC Women's Soccer one win away from state championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 8:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Women's Soccer Team has dominated throughout their 2018 season and the playoffs have been no different. On Friday afternoon they shut out San Bernardino Valley College (SBCV) by a score of 2-0 in the semifinal round of the Northern California Regionals of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in Ventura.
Blood Drive in South Lake Tahoe Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 6:20pm
Event Date:
November 30, 2018 - 9:00am
If you missed donating blood at the fire station on Monday there is another chance on Friday, November 30. There will be a South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the recreation center gym.
There is a need for blood after 500 blood drives were canceled in Northern California due to smoke from the recent Camp Fire.
Prior registration is not required.
The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe drop-off locations and special event for Toys for Tots
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 11:39pm
Event Date:
December 1, 2018 - 1:00pm
In an effort to help children in the South Lake Tahoe community enjoy the holiday season, local U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots organizers will be collecting toys at several locations including a big event on Saturday, December 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy or book and help put a smile on the face of a local child.
Volunteers will be in front of Kmart at the Y in South Lake Tahoe with a vehicle from Jim Bagan Toyota and the goal is to stuff it full of toys for local youth.
Bring a toy and enjoy tasty treats from Sugar Pine Bakery.
'Breakfast for Dinner' fundraiser for Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 1:22am
Event Date:
December 4, 2018 - 4:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation is holding their first "Breakfast For Dinner" on Tuesday, December 4 at Ernie's in South Lake Tahoe from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come in your pajamas and enjoy while raising money for local schools and students.
"Dinner" includes Ernie's famous French toast with bacon or sausage and a beverage. A full order is $10 and a half order is just $5. There will also be hot chocolate and a mimosa bar available for an additional donation, so be sure to bring cash.
Santa headed to Tahoma for Saturday celebration
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 9:17pm
Event Date:
December 1, 2018 - 6:00pm
TAHOMA, Calif. - Santa Claus is arriving in the Lake Tahoe community of Tahoma on Saturday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m.
His arrival has been marked by a decades-long tradition of caroling, hot chocolate, presents, cider and a cookie potluck.
The event will be at the Maria Sluchak Park at SR89 and Pine Street. There will also be a Christmas tree raffled off, tickets are $1 each.
Ed Laine ~ 10/17/31 - 11/8/18
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 8:29pm
Art has a way of making the creator immortal. Such is the case with Ed Laine.
The longtime South Lake Tahoe resident died Nov. 8, 2018, at home. He was 87.
Beyond a large family and rich trove of friends, Ed leaves behind a legacy as an artist. He was a quiet man who for years let his voice be heard through his work.
Born in Palo Alto on Oct. 17, 1931, to Selma Alquist and John Laine, Ed grew up in the Bay Area, having graduated from Sequoia Union High School in 1950. He attended San Jose State College, Cal Arts and the University of Oregon. In Oregon he majored in art.
"A Holiday Cornucopia" presented by The Tahoe Choir
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/19/2018 - 7:24am
Event Date:
December 1, 2018 - 4:00pm The Tahoe Choir and Lake Tahoe Community College Chorus (LTCC) will be performing "A Holiday Cornucopia" in the college's Duke Theater on Saturday, December 1 at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for students and chidren under five are free. They are available at the LTCC Bookstore or at the door one hour before the performance.
US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project approved by TRPA
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 7:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - It's been 38 years in the making. On Thursday, November 15, 2018, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the final joint environmental document for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the "Loop Road."
Last week, the board of the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) unanimously approved the same document, the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS/EIS).
South Lake Tahoe youth fundraising for dogs and cats
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 3:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four local young ladies are continuing to help the South Lake Tahoe community with their fundraising efforts to help different needs on the South Shore.
For the 2018 Christmas season Maiella and Milan Riva, Lily Demus and Simone Sitchon will be collecting items and money to help both Lake Tahoe Humane Society and El Dorado County Animal Shelter.
Last year the four girls collected clothing and toys for local foster youth and in 2016 they collected gloves, hats, socks, coats, and thermals for the Tahoe Warm Room.
Drake Niven ~ 8/2/49 - 11/7/18
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 11:52am
Drake Niven, a long-time Lake Tahoe contractor, died on November 7 of a heart attack suffered during surgery at Carson-Tahoe Medical Center. He was 69.
He was well known in the local building community and built custom homes all around the lake. Drake was also instrumental in helping friends and neighbors re-build their homes after the Angora Fire. He just recently retired from building due to health issues.
Oversight committee to be appointed for South Lake Tahoe recreation funds
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 4:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An oversight committee will be established for the 2016 voter-approved Measure P which raised tourist accommodation tax (TOT) by two percent to build a new recreation center in South Lake Tahoe.
During Tuesday's City Council meeting the elected team reviewed criteria for the future committee, and what sectors of the community will be sought. Those chosen will take part in the review of how funds are spent and report back to the public.
"We promised the voters.
60-foot South Lake Tahoe community tree cut for Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 7:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Rockefeller Center in New York City has a Christmas tree as a backdrop for all holiday activities in the Big City since 1933, and now South Lake Tahoe is starting what hopes to be an annual tradition. Standing at 60-feet, the local version isn't quite as big as their neighbor on the East Coast (which runs 60-100 feet and can weigh close to 30,000 pounds), but it serve as a place to warm hearts and be a center of holiday photos and fun.
American Century and LTVA award almost $79k to South Shore nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 1:13am
Twenty-six local nonprofits were awarded $78,974 Thursday in donations from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Championship thanks to funds raised during the 2018 celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.
“The continued support from our partners American Century Investments and NBC Sports means so much to this community,” said Carol Chaplin, president and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “These contributions benefit so many in the South Shore a long time after the tournament ends.”
William "Bill" Horning 1957 ~ 2018
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 10:10pm
William Horning was born March 3, 1957. His family moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1959 when Bill was 2 ½ years old. He graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1975. Bill worked in the casino industry for 36 years and was employed by Marriott Timber Lodge when he passed.
Bill passed on to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by Dany, his loving wife of 16 years. He will be missed by all his friends that loved him so much.
Missing Placerville boy spotted in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 8:26pm
A 13-year-old boy missing from the Placerville area was spotted near Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday, but by the time law enforcement he had left the area.
Patrick Siebenthaler ran away after school on September 24,. 2018 He has done that before and normally returned after a day or two, but this time he hasn't been seen or heard from in over five weeks. Patrick fled without having any extra clothing, money or supplies to utilize as one may do when it's planned.
