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New interim manager hired for Town of Genoa
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/19/2018 - 7:45am
After losing their town manager to the Douglas County Public Works Department, the Town of Genoa has approved an interlocal agreement to appoint Melissa Blosser in their top spot.
Blosser is also Douglas County's community relations manager and public information officer and will be splitting her duties between the two roles through an interlocal agreement.
The $4,500 month-to-month contract was approved by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners on October 18, 2018. Former Town Manager Phil Ritger accepted a position as the County's new public works director.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 6:54pm
The following 60 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of August, 2018
1 DAY BATHROOMS
3665 SPRUCE RENTALS
ACTIVE CLEAN ENERGY
ALPINE MIDWIFERY
AMAC CONSTRUCTION
AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC
AROS COMMUNICATIONS
BEALS STYLES
BENVENUTO SHARED HOME RENTAL
BEYOND CLEANING SERVICES
BEYOUTIFUL BROW CO.
BRIAN STEPHENS GENERAL CONTRACTOR
CATHERINES CLEANING SERVICES
CLARITY CLEANING
COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROJECT INC
COMPASS CLAY STUDIO
DAWSONS FLOOR FASHIONS
DB'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
DEVELOPMENT DATA & CONSULTING
5th annual Spolight Awards in Douglas County honor businesses
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 9:46pm
Seven Douglas County businesses, including two from the South Shore, were recently honored during the 5th annual Spotlight Awards, recognizing their contributions to the community.
The awards were given at the Critical Issues Conference held on Thursday, September 27 and recognized businesses in the following categories: retail, restaurant, manufacturing and production, sports and recreation, entrepreneur, business and professional service, and tourism and hospitality.
Ridge Tahoe honors employee's excellent service
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 11:30pm
Hardworking. Dedicated. Accommodating. All qualities describing the winners of this year's Dan Garrison Excellence in Service Award. This award recognizes The Ridge Resorts employees who provide impeccable customer service, boost team morale with positive attitudes and create an extraordinary experience for guests and owners of the property.
Douglas County senior scammed out of $34,000 over 20-month period
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 9:21am
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) recently made connections with a senior citizen through their new Caring Neighbors Program. They found the senior had been scammed out of over $34,000 over the past 20 months.
In the program, a deputy and a volunteer visit seniors to obtain needed information such as consent, next of kin and medication information. The information is beneficial in case of a future emergency involving the senior citizen.
Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers pick up 224 pounds of trash along North Shore beaches
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 12:05pm
Early on the morning of September 3, 2018, over 70 Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers arrived at Commons Beach in Tahoe City to comb the sands along six miles of shoreline in search of items left behind by those enjoying the previous night’s fireworks festivities.
They collected 224 pounds of litter including 2,064 cigarette butts and 1,520 pieces of plastic. League to Save Lake Tahoe staff ship the cigarette butts to a company on the east coast that upcycles them into new plastic products. Plastic cannot be upcycled and end up in landfills.
Full speaker lineup at TEDx SouthLakeTahoe 2018
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 5:15pm
“Building Bridges” is the theme for the 3rd annual TEDx SouthLakeTahoe on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at MontBleu Resort and the speaker lineup is a robust one, including a South Tahoe High student.
Organizers aim to bring unity and positivity during a time that division is too strong a motivation. While each topic discussed will be different, they will intertwine with the theme in the presentations.
Speakers for the evening are:
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 10:49pm
Michelle Beall, Chris Brune, Chris Eckert, Katie Ficeto and Zach Koneffko, all team members of Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Marketing Department, showed up at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on August 6th to have a good time and to help others.
“We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be part of tonight’s incredible dinner,” shared Michelle. “Bread & Broth is such a wonderful part of our community and we feel lucky to be able to help out.”
Tahoe Beach Bash and Homebrew for Homeless this weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 4:44pm
Event Date:
July 28, 2018 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past three years, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless has held their Homebrew for the Homeless in the Carson Valley. This year they are moving the event to South Lake Tahoe and combining it with a family-friendly Tahoe Beach Bash on Saturday, July 28 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 2:57pm
Hosting their first Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino sponsored B&B’s Monday Meal on June 25th. It was really great having the newest hotel and casino on Tahoe’s south shore hosting a community dinner for the needy in the community. Hard Rock’s partnering with B&B demonstrates their commitment to being involved with the community and being a part of the solution to improving the quality of life for our community’s at risk population.
Centerpiece of Coyote Legacy Plaza unveiled
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 10:52pm
UCLA has the Bruin, USC has Tommy Trojan, and now Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has the Coyote. Just in time for graduation, LTCC's completed Coyote Legacy Plaza was unveiled to a group of community members, trustees, board members and donors Monday.
The plaza sits between the Physical Education building and the soccer field and displays engraved pavers with donors names on them, surrounding the bronze coyote jumping a log sitting on top of a brick bed.
South Lake Tahoe vacation rental fines to change
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 12:08pm
Concern over national attention on "South Lake Tahoe being the home of the $2,000 parking ticket" may soon be a thing of the past after action initiated by City Council Tuesday.
Fines will be restructured and modified, lessening fines per occurrence of many of the violations of the vacation home rental (VHRs) ordinance. Some of the fines will be against the home owner only, while others to the renter only.
Homebrew for the Homeless event on the beach in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 8:48am
Event Date:
July 28, 2018 - 12:00pm
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless has announced they are hosting the Tahoe Beach Bash, featuring the 4th annual Homebrew for the Homeless on Saturday, July 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Tahoe Beach Retreat and Lodge in South Lake Tahoe.
This family-friendly event, presented by Tahoe Beach Retreat, features live music, homebrew beer competition, lakeside BBQ, bounce house, local vendors, child-friendly obstacle course, and other entertaining activities for people of all ages.
Vintage Tahoe Clothing Co. opens seasonal store with rustic decor, gifts and more
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 3:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There's a brand new shop in town that offers an original brand, Vintage Tahoe Clothing Co., as well as a full selection of rustic decor, backpacks, caps and gifts.
You can call it a crossover store with "one of a kind" vintage garden art and "one of a kind" vintage home decor, and don't forget the quality branded apparel! There is something for everyone inside (and outside) the doors.
Vintage Tahoe's new shop is the summer replacement for Rock House Ski Shop on Ski Run Blvd.
Location
Vintage Tahoe Clothing Co.
1098 Ski Run Blvd.
United States
38° 56' 44.0088" N, 119° 57' 20.6136" W
See map: Google Maps
Guest Columnist: Tahoe South continues full speed into summer with national media exposure
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 11:25pm
The transition to summer brings new opportunities and once again South Lake Tahoe will be front and center a national stage in more ways than one.
Amendments to VHR fines on horizon
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 3:57pm
South Lake Tahoe may not be known as the home of the $2,000 parking ticket after action taken by the City Council Tuesday.
National media attention spotlighted the fines ($1,000 to the renter and $1,000 to the homeowner) associated with violations of the vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance approved at the end of 2017 by the South Lake Tahoe City Council. This negative publicity has prompted some cancellations of tourist visits, or other changes to vacation plans, according to those in the industry.
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless thanks the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On behalf of Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH), I would like to thank our community for its support during the third winter season of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room project. Our organization received donations from over 150 different individuals and businesses and benefited from 64 volunteers who provided over 675 volunteer hours in the Warm Room.
Run the Carson Valley Days parade route in 5k Fun Run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 4:43pm
Event Date:
June 9, 2018 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) is excited to announce their inaugural 5k Fun Run during Carson Valley Days on Saturday, June 9 starting at 8:00 a.m. The Partnership of Community Resources turned over the reins of the annual fun run to TYFS for mentoring programs. This is an opportunity for serious runners, walkers, joggers and families alike to “Run the Parade” route to help kick off the Carson Valley Days Parade. Groups, businesses, clubs and schools are encouraged to participate as a team.
Two big tourism events coming to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 11:38am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 10th annual Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference is heading to the South Shore, April 23-25, 2018 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Stateline. The theme this year is "Revitalizing Culture Through Tourism."
The conference is focused on strategies on how the southwest tribes in Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah can effectively share their rich history and culture with visitors from around the globe.
Mountain Travel Symposium brings 1,100 people from 35+ countries to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 9:47am
This week provides another chance for South Lake Tahoe to shine as over 1100 people from over 35 countries will descend upon the city April 8-14, 2018 for the 43rd Mountain Travel Symposium (MTS), the largest and longest running annual gathering of mountain travel professionals in the world.
Meeting planners, tourism bureaus, executives from ski resorts and lodging properties and many more will take part in the symposium hosted by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA), Heavenly Mountain Resort, Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.
Soroptimists of Tahoe Sierra honors three on International Women's Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 9:30pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club of South Lake Tahoe honored three women as winners of their Violet Richardson, Live Your Dream and Ruby Awards during a special breakfast meeting on Thursday, March 8.
Jamie Anderson featured on boxes of Kelloggs Special K
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 12:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Kellogg's has announced that local snowboarder Jamie Anderson will be featured on Gold Medal Edition boxes of Special K® Red Berries following her Gold Medal win at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
Boxes are available in limited quantities for a short time only on KelloggsFamilyRewards.com.
I am so stoked to be on a Gold Medal Edition Special K Red Berries box," said Anderson. "Growing up, you dream about being featured on a cereal box and to see it actually happen is unreal."
Free consulting available for South Lake Tahoe small businesses
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Small businesses in the South Lake Tahoe area are now able to receive mall business consulting through a partnership between Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) and the Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
South Lake Tahoe businesses invited to be part of Spring Loaded
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 4:53pm
Businesses throughout the South Shore of Lake Tahoe are invited to participate in Spring Loaded, the annual series of events held in 2018 from March 17 to April 1.
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority along with its destination partners are launching Spring Loaded, a series of events that bring together the best of spring and winter with on-mountain activities at Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain, and Sierra-at-Tahoe. It's all about the loud outfits. lodging specials, restaurant deals, happy hour offerings, mid-week entertainment and live music.
New ski pass to give users access to 23 resorts in 9 states, 2 countries
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 10:53pm
The Alterra Mountain Company has announced the a new pass for the 2018-19 season, the Ikon Pass. It will give pass holders access to many of North America’s top mountain destinations, uniting 12 destinations from Alterra Mountain Company with 11 premier partners.
SNC student's project brings new shed to Bijou Bike Park
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/24/2018 - 1:00am
Not all college seniors know what they'll be doing the day after they graduate, but Weston Park does.
The 23-year-old Sierra Nevada College student is majoring in sustainability with a focus on entrepreneurship. When he graduates in May he is committed to Tahoe Shed Company of South Lake Tahoe.
He has already hit the road running.
For Park's senior project he teamed up with Bret Hackett, owner of green builder Healthy Home Consultants and Tahoe Shed Company, to bring a new and secure shed to Bijou Bike Park.
Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau appoints new operations director
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 8:08pm
The Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau appointed Greg Long as Operations and Finance Director, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Long, a North Lake Tahoe local for the past 20 years, previously served as the Operations Manager at Smith + Jones Marketing since 1999, at which he oversaw production, estimates, purchase printing and client management.
Polar Express Train a holiday treat for all ages
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 12:04am
One thing was evident as the special Polar Express Train departed the depot, you don't have to have kids with you to enjoy the annual holiday favorite on the historic V & T Railroad.
For eight years V & T has held the Polar Express during the Christmas season. Tickets normally disappear as quickly as they're posted for sale, but this year organizers are trying something new to give more people a chance to enjoy the experience.
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel wins guest relations award
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 12:39am
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel won top honors at the California Hotel & Lodging Association “Stars of the Industry” awards for their "My Tahoe" guest relations program.
The annual awards recognize lodging employees and properties that best symbolize the quality service of the industry.
The “My Tahoe” program was born back in 2013 when the property went independent as a Premier Hotel Collection member, and hotel leadership had the opportunity to reimagine guest experience.
Kudos: Homebrew for the Homeless a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 1:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Thank you to our community of supporters for making the 2017 Homebrew for the Homeless a successful fundraiser! The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless event at the DDRC Ranch was supported by over 60 individual and business sponsors. A special cheers to major donors: Hops Envy, Reliapro Painters, darke. Marketing, Tahoe Mountain Lab, Law Office of Scott Weavil, The Heatherton Agency, Barmhouse, Tahoe Best Friends, Tiffany Hetherton Grimes of Chase International, and South Tahoe Association of Realtors. This year’s event raised a record amount of donations.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe opens for two days of skiing and riding
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 4:56pm
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will offer a little tease of skiing and snowboarding as they open for two days, Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28. They are the first Lake Tahoe area resort to open this season.
There will be limited terrain available for skiing and snowboarding. Mt. Rose will offer access to one beginner ski trail accessed by the Wizard chairlift from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. both days. Lift tickets will be available for $20 for guests ages 16+, and $10 for children ages 15 and under.
Packaged salad mixes and vegetables recalled
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/22/2017 - 11:22am
Even though there has been no illnesses reported with their products, Mann Packing of Salinas, California is being cautious and voluntarily recalling minimally processed vegetable products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Mann Packing is issuing this recall in response to a single positive result found on one of their products during random sampling by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Over 20 brands of vegetable items from Walmart, Safeway/Albertson's and Trader Joe's have been pulled from shelves are part of the recall notice.
Sass Talk: VHRs, Martin Hollay and Yes on C
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/07/2017 - 8:48am
On Tuesday, a majority of city council agreed on a revised VHR (Vacation Home Rental) ordinance. In two weeks we will vote on the first reading of the ordinance and if a majority supports it, on November 7th would be the final vote to adopt the revised regulations and rules. The ordinance would then go into effect 30 days later.
$85M in sales at Tahoe Beach Club during first phase
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 10:14am
During their first summer of sales, 39 of the 46 available contracts to buy a luxury condominium home at the Tahoe Beach Club sold for a total of $85 million.
This development at the end of Kahle Drive in Stateline, Nevada is the first full ownership lakefront in 30 years at Lake Tahoe. They are being built on land that was once a trailer park.
Homebuyers have been mostly from the Bay Area, Southern California, Texas and New York areas.
Tahoe Chamber announces new membership services director
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 5:07pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of Katie Meyers as their new membership services director.
Meyers brings wit her over a decade of experience working at Southern California non-profit and educational institutions, with a diverse background in marketing and communications strategy, internal and external communications, community relations, and project management.
Meyers will start at the Tahoe Chamber on October 16.
Vail Resorts posts gain in 2017; CalPERS increases their investment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 7:30am
Vail Resorts Inc., the parent company of Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood and Northstar California, posted income of $210.6 million for fiscal 2017, and increase of 40.6 percent over 2016.
Highlights of their year:
Total skier visits for fiscal 2017 increased to approximately 12.0 million, up 20.1 percent
Total lift revenue increased $160.3 million, or 24.4%
Ski school revenue increased $34.5 million, or 24.1%
Dining revenue increased $29.6 million, or 24.4%
Retail/rental revenue increased $52.3 million, or 21.7%
LTCC vision: To be California's premier destination community college
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 11:40pm
As the world changes around South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is evolving to meet the new demands of education and the student body. As there is a decline in community college enrollment across the country, LTCC is being creative in recruitment of students to the campus and investing in not only the environment, but in removing barriers many have in getting a secondary education.
That was the message during Lake Tahoe Community College President Jeff DeFranco's first State of the College Address on Thursday.
Leadership Lake Tahoe class of 2017-18 announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 11:05pm
The 26 members of the 2017-2018 Leadership Lake Tahoe class have been announced. They will start their ten-month long journey on September 13.
Anjie Goulding - Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Athena Adler - Harrah's & Harveys Lake Tahoe
Brittani Curtis - Tahoe Chamber
Carissa Bisnar - CB Umbrella Group
Carl Franz - Genentech
Eanad Lott - Live Violence Free
Hannah Greenstreet- Live Violence Free/LTUSD
Jason Burke - City of South Lake Tahoe
Jeremy Brown - Lake Tahoe Community College
Julie Lucksinger - Lake Valley Properties
Katharine Miller - El Dorado County Library
Occupancy, density and caps of SLT VHRs topic of long meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 1:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are two topics that fills the City Council chambers: Marijuana and Vacation Home Rentals (VHR). Interested residents and other stakeholders in the City's proposed changes to the VHR ordinance not only filled chambers, but filled seats surrounding televisions in the lobby where the proceedings were aired.
After almost six hours of presentation and conversation, the City Council voted to bring back the new ordinance in one month on October 5.
"Our job is to make a decision, not continuing to kick the can down the road," said SLT Mayor Austin Sass.
Room sponsors needed for Trick and Retreat at Beach Retreat & Lodge
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 7:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Halloween is a fun time for children in our community to get out of the house, dress-up, and collect a bag full of yummy candy. Once again, the Beach Retreat and Lodge in South Lake Tahoe has partnered with The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and Dreu Murin Productions to provide a safe place for children and families to spend Halloween on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
Two new deputies for Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 2:13pm
Two new deputy sheriffs, Dustin Tremaine and Zack Hickman, were recently administered the oath of office during ceremonies held by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Both new deputies were raised in the Carson Valley, graduated from Douglas High School in 2006 and earned associate degrees from Western Nevada College (WNC).
Dustin Tremaine was awarded an Associate’s Degree in Marketing from WNC. He has been employed as a firefighter by the Nevada Division of Forestry since 2015. He also works as a seasonal firefighter and on ski patrol at Heavenly Valley Ski Resort.
TEDx South Lake Tahoe speaker lineup announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2017 (All day)
After a popular, and sold out, inaugural event in 2016, TEDx South Lake Tahoe is coming back and promises to be bigger and better.
The TEDx license only allowed 100 attendees at The Loft during its first year, but after a trip the New York and a TEDx main event, local organizers were able to qualify South Lake Tahoe for a larger audience in 2017.
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association gets $1.78M from Placer County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 9:43pm
Over the next six months the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA) will get $1,779,495 from Placer County after the Board of Supervisors approved the contract Tuesday.
Of the contract, $1,728,262 will fund NLTRA marketing and visitor services, with $16,104 earmarked for NLTRA’s participation in regional transportation planning efforts and $33,129 for their support in developing a capital projects partnership to complete goals in the Tourism Master Plan.
Letter: Over $20k raised for Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club at Brewfest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:19pm
South Lake Tahoe’s first ever Brewfest last month was such a huge success that it ran out of beer and raised over $20,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
Whittel grad Nic Buccholz awarded Gene Upshaw award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 11:02pm
Nic Buccholz, a 2017 Whittell High school graduate and stand-out student athlete, was awarded the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Scholarship award.
Buccholz was honored during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe on Tuesday. The $5,000 college scholarship is funded equally by NBC Sports and Edgewood Companies.
The scholarship was started in honor of the former Oakland Raider, NFL Hall of Famer and executive director of the NFL Players Association who played during the South Lake Tahoe golf tournament for several years.
Lake Tahoe Community College honors faculty members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 3:30pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Four members of the faculty at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) are being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to students.
LTCC business instructor Treva Thomas was chosen by her fellow faculty members as the Distinguished Faculty Award winner for 2017, math and physics instructor Bruce Armbrust was tapped by LTCC’s students as their choice for Teacher of the Year, and adjunct instructor/Work Experience and Internship Coordinator Jenna Palacio was selected by faculty members as Adjunct Instructor of the Year.
Owners of Zephyr Cove company sentenced for fraudulent exchange visitor program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 3:39pm
Perspective employees coming to the Unitied States on a J-1 Visa were taken advantage of by a company run by Zephyr Cove, Nevada resident David Marzano, his wife Linda Blair and adult daughter Janece Burke.
No such thing as "just a burger" at Lake Tahoe's Hard Rock Cafe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2017 - 9:58pm
One can take a trip around the world without leaving South Lake Tahoe with a stop at the Hard Rock Cafe this month.
Their 3rd annual World Burger Tour has been at the famous cafe since May 1, and goes just until June 25, so now may be your only chance to visit Argentina, Spain and Tennessee without an airline ticket.
Each year, legendary burgers from the chain's locations around the world enter their "local" burgers into a contest, and the winners are shared with others:
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless thankful for community support
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 9:55am
On behalf of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH), I would like to thank our community for your support through the second winter of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room project. Our organization received donations from over 200 different individuals and businesses and benefited from over 60 volunteers who provided over 1600 volunteer hours.
44 homes to be built at Sierra Colina community at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 11:22pm
It's been a decade in the planning, with a long permitting and environmental process broken up by a lawsuit, but Sierra Colina is finally on the last lap of becoming a new housing project on the South Shore.
The 18-acre parcel in-between Lake Village and Sushi Pier will have 44 single-family homes and side-by-side townhouses ranging in sizes from just under 2,200 sq. ft. to 2,900 sq ft. They will be three- and four-bedroom homes to meet the different needs of the buyer according to Brian Helm, of Paradigm8 Partners, the developers of the project.
