Memorial Day
New zip line to go through treetops in South Lake Tahoe this summer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/14/2017 - 7:22pm
The Silver Rush, a new 4,159-foot long zip line opening this summer at Heavenly's Epic Discovery, will take users from tree-to-tree at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Overlooking the Carson Valley, Silver Rush is comprised of five segmented zip lines; the final of which flies guests over the waters of East Peak Lake.
Once the ride is completed, guests enjoy a scenic ATV ride back to the top of the Gondola. It is a three-hour long experience.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue looks to City Council for new boat
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 11:27pm
Without a boat since 2015, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) will ask City Council for $75,000 on Tuesday for the purchase of a used SAFE boat.
The former fire rescue boat, Marine 17, was taken off the lake (decommissioned) in 2015 after 15 years of service. Needed repairs amounted to more than the value of the boat. Since the SLTFR has borrowed Marine 2 which belongs to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
Work to begin next week on Highway 50 Project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 9:25pm
Work is set to begin next week on reconstrucing a two-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe.
The $56 million Caltrans project from the “Y” intersection with State Highway 89 to the Trout Creek Bridge will build drainage systems to treat stormwater runoff as part of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP), a multi-agency effort created to protect and improve the natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Special Mother's Day train to Virginia City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 3:03pm
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will once again offer special train rides over the Mother's Day weekend, May 13-14, that will take moms and families from Carson City to Virginia City aboard a historic train.
All mothers will be honored with a long-stem rose as they board the 1953 ALCO (American Locomotive Company) heritage diesel locomotive for the 16 mile trip to the Comstock-era town of Virginia City.
Caltrans project outlined to South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 11:17pm
For the next three summers, Caltrans crews will be in town to work on their U.S. Highway 50 South Lake Tahoe Highway Improvement Project, and Caltrans spoke with locals Wednesday evening about what they could expect during the project which starts May 1, 2017 and should end by winter, 2019. This will be their last Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) task to collect and treat stormwater runoff which accomplishes several other goals as well.
$57 million will be spent in South Lake Tahoe to also:
V&T Railroad event combines train ride with concert at Piper's Opera House
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 12:25pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2017 - 10:00am
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad and Carson Valley Pops Orchestra are rolling out the history with a train ride from Carson City to a luncheon and orchestra performance at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City on April 29.
USFS announces Lake Tahoe recreational facilities opening dates
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 10:15pm
Weather and snow conditions permitting, Lake Tahoe recreational facilities will soon be open! The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) announced today they will begin opening some spots in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on April 15, 2017. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens May 19 and will be staffed weekends only until Memorial Day weekend. The Tallac Historic Site parking area opens May 1 and will be staffed beginning Saturday, May 27.
Editorial: Hand over heart, flags down at dusk and in bad weather
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 2:53pm
We've all seen the recent NFL player's protest over the treatment of blacks by not standing during the playing of the National Anthem at games. While I don’t agree with their method, it made me think about the way people respect the flag in general.
When growing up I always heard "Don't let the flag touch the ground," "The flag is only outside during daylight hours and not during rain or bad weather," and, as a Girl Scout, I learned how to fold the flag in the correct manner and learned the flag had to be burned if it was mistreated.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 4:19pm
Magic Fusion at the Loft Theatre & Lounge. A perfect blend of intimate Magic & Comedy. (530) 523-8024. The Loft Theatre & Lounge at the Heavenly Village, 1021 Heavenly Village Way
Pope House Tour at the Tallac Historic Site - The Pope House Tour is the perfect way to see how the rich and famous lived while at Lake Tahoe, from the separate kitchen to the elegantly restored formal dining room. This docent guided tour takes approximately an hour and is filled with stories of early times. (530) 541-5227, Pope House at Tallac Historic Site, Heritage Way
Jamba Juice to celebrate remodel with ribbon-cutting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/11/2016 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
June 16, 2016 - 4:00pm
The owners of Jamba Juice in South Lake Tahoe will have a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony at their newly remodeled store on June 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Abra Teague, owner of Jamba Juice since January 2011, has seen a year on year increase of customers as visitors flock to enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor activities that South Lake Tahoe has to offer.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows donate to injured veterans program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 10:13pm
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows made a donation to the High Fives Foundation in the amount of $150,000 to commemorates Memorial Day and honor U.S. military veterans.
The foundation's “Military to the Mountains” program will receive the donation so injured veterans can be trained on the slopes. The program, a partnership between Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, High Fives Foundation, Achieve Tahoe (formerly Disabled Sports USA Far West) and Adaptive Training Foundation, hosts and trains injured veterans of the United States armed forces on the slopes of Squaw Valley.
Warm days and mild nights in the South Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 10:15am
The South Lake Tahoe forecast from the National Weather Service for May 30 to June 5, 2016 has warm and dry days until Saturday, when a chance of showers and thunderstorms enter the area.
Memorial Day - Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule May 29 - June 3
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 7:40pm
Most lane closures are restricted until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 because of the Memorial Day Holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
May 31-June 3 - State Route 89 (Placer County) from Mankato Place to Olympic Drive South: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations around the clock from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Friday for drainage work and roadway excavation.
$5 after 5: Reduced evening parking rates at Heavenly Village garage
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 7:14pm
Starting Memorial Day Weekend, there is a new parking rate of $5.00 after 5:00 p.m. at the City of South Lake Tahoe owned parking garage at Heavenly Village.
Due to the recent implementation of the new license plate reader system at the parking garage, the City now has flexibility to establish variable parking garage rates.
Businesses in the area who attract an evening crowd for music, dining and entertainment, contacted Cityy staff and requested a reduced evening rate.
The newly established rate provides an evening rate of $1.50 an hour with a maximum
Mountain Resort Television: Memorial Day and City in 60
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/28/2016 - 6:18pmMountain Resort Televsion's report on Memorial Day activities and the City in 50 with Tracy Franklin. Learn about golf, recreation and lots more.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 10:22am
The weather is starting to clear and temperatures are warming up, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Don't forget, when you are coming or going from the Lake Tahoe Basin, check out the Caltrans message board at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. Click on "Options" and "message boards." This handy tool shows you the exact time it takes to get from town over the mountain so you can stay longer and avoid the traffic!
Here is a list of some of the things to do on the South side:
Lake Tahoe Summer Kick Off Car and Bike Show at the Heavenly Village
Staff and volunteers honored during South Lake Tahoe police ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 9:51am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department, in conjunction with Memorial Day and the National Peace Officer’s Memorial Week, held its annual award ceremony Thursday.
In a very moving ceremony, late SLTPD Officer Mark Hounsell was honored for distinguished service. Hounsell and his wife Jeanne were killed in a single vehicle crash October 17, 2015. Two memorial shadow boxes were presented, one staying at the police department, the other going to the Hounsell's place of worship, Lifepoint Church in Minden, Nev.
Drivers might experience travel delays at Cave Rock this holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 1:55pm
Motorists should keep in mind the Cave Rock area construction project as they plan their travel around Lake Tahoe not only over the Memorial Day weekend, but during all holidays and this summer. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding motorists to anticipate minor travel delays.
“We encourage everyone to visit and enjoy Lake Tahoe,” NDOT District Engineer Thor Dyson explained. “But, with many visitors traveling to Lake Tahoe for holidays such as Fourth of July, drivers should plan a little extra travel time for road improvements being made in the Cave Rock area.”
Memorial Day ceremony at Happy Homestead on Monday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 2:44pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2016 - 11:00am
There will be a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe to remember those who have died in service to our nation. The American Legion Post 795 is hosting the ceremony and has invited the public to attend both the remembrance and for refreshments at their hall afterwards.
Close to 600 flags will be placed at Happy Homestead Cemetery by the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge on Friday morning, and they'll remain throughout the holiday weekend. The cemetery is the final resting place to more than 560 veterans.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department to honor staff and volunteers
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/22/2016 - 8:07pm
Event Date:
May 26, 2016 - 3:00pm
In conjunction with Memorial Day and the National Peace Officer’s Memorial Week, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department will hold its annual award ceremony on Thursday, May 26th, at 3:00 p.m. in the department's plaza at 1352 Johnson Blvd.
The public and City family are invited to attend.
The employees and volunteers receiving recognition at this year’s award ceremony are as follows:
Jill and Gerry Carter – Citizen Award of Merit
ESO Dan Brown – Distinguished Service
Lead ESO Amy Poole – Distinguished Service
Dispatcher Melissa Dube– Distinguished service
Some trucks and boats on trailers cannot pass through Cave Rock tunnel
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/22/2016 - 8:20am
With construction started in the U.S. 50 Cave Rock tunnel, travelers need to know restrictions now that both lanes of traffic go through the eastbound tunnel.
Because of the slope of the interior to the tunnel, no oversized vehicles or oversized loads are allowed (wider than 8'6" and taller than 14'6"). Most buses and RVs are smaller than these restricted sized, and have been able to travel through the tunnel safely according to Meg Ragonese, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Public Information Officer.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule May 22 - May 28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 8:47pm
NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday until 10 p.m. Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Liberty Utilities to close SLT office for four days
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 5:58pm
Liberty Utilities’ walk-in offices located in South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Vista will both be closed on Friday, May 27th and Monday, May 30th.
The offices will be closed on Friday, May 27 to accommodate a billing system upgrade that will occur through the Memorial weekend. The Customer Care call center at 1-800-782-2506 will still be available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accept credit and debit card payments and answer customer questions. Customers can also make credit and debit payments online at www.libertyutilities.com.
Forest Service to start opening Tahoe recreational facilities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 2:02pm
The opening dates for recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin have been announced, with the first ones set to e ready April 30, 2016.
Kiva Picnic area, Baldwin and Nevada beaches, Big Meadow trailhead, the McKinney Rubicon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area and Sawmill Pond, Eagle Falls, Chimney Beach and Secret Harbor parking areas will open April 30, 2016.
The Tallac Historic Site opens April 30, 2016, and will be staffed beginning Saturday, May 21, 2016 for Memorial Day weekend.
The Sandpit OHV area opens May 10, 2016.
Dynamite used to destroy massive boulders that fell onto Hwy 4
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 11:55am
Two massive boulders that fell onto State Route 4 at Ebbetts Pass in Alpine County have been removed by dynamite.
On March 26, crews from Caltrans District 10 responded to a report of boulders in the roadway, and there they found two boulders on the roadway, which has been closed for the winter season. One was estimated to be 300 tons and measured 16’ tall x 25’ wide x 18’ thick while the other was about 100 tons and 14’ tall x 20’ wide x 10’ thick.
Caltrans crews used approximately 30 pounds of explosive material to detonate the boulders which created about 700 yards of rock.
Spring basketball team being formed on South Shore
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 8:56pm
Two local basketball coaches have put together a new program, on that will give South Lake Tahoe area boys in grades three through eight the opportunity to take their game to the next level. The 10-week Spring Session goes until June 18.
Elevation Elite is putting together a team of players who will travel and participate in five different tournaments. The tentative schedule includes games at the Hardwood Palace: April 23, 30 and May 14, South Lake Tahoe Memorial Day Tournament: May 28-30, and the Lake Tahoe Championships June 17-19, 2016.
CHP motorcycle safety campaign launched
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 9:41am
California continues to experience high numbers of motorcycle-involved collision deaths and injuries, and because of this the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has been awarded a grant to promote motorcycle safety and awareness.
The goal of "Have a Good Ride II" is to reduce the number of motorcycle-involved fatal and injurty traffic collisions statewide.
Drought threatens Lake Tahoe Cave Rock water system
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:05pm
Wave action is damaging pipes for Douglas County’s Lake Tahoe Cave Rock water system that are above the surface, thanks to the drought.
Lake residents get their water from the Lake, once famed for its clarity.
But with the surface continuing to drop, Douglas is looking at means to ensure the water keeps flowing.
County Engineer Nick Charles told Douglas County commissioners at a workshop on Thursday that the Lake level was about 4 inches from activating a Stage 2 drought.
Sheriff's OHV team making Rubicon Trail safer for Jeepers
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/06/2015 - 10:31pm
Off-road enthusiasts will be flocking to the Rubicon Trail once again this summer, and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) team will be there to keep it safe.
The mission of the team is to provide education to the public, maintain the family friendly atmosphere and when necessary, use enforcement to support that education. In its fifteenth year on the Rubicon Trail, the OHV team is again helmed by Sergeant Bryan Brown and staffed with one full-time seasonal deputy and eight part-time deputies who work the OHV team, in addition to their usual duties.
Free concerts every Friday and Saturday at Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 6:13pm
The Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series got underway last weekend. This annual series of live music takes place every Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The stage rotates around the village from in front of Starbucks and Basecamp Pizza, to the fountain and in front along Highway 50.
Here is the lineup:
Friday, 5/29 - Liquid Cactus | Funk/Rock
Saturday, 5/30 - Paige & Fearless Kin | Bluegrass/Acoustic
Friday, 6/5 - Electric Jimmys | Classic Rock/Grateful Dead Trib
Saturday, 6/6 - Tracorum | Classic/Jam Rock
Veterans honored at South Lake Tahoe memorial ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/25/2015 - 7:23pm
"Keep us humble of heart, unselfish in purpose," were some of the words spoken by Chaplain Curt Emrie at the South Lake Tahoe Memorial Day ceremony held Monday at Happy Homestead Cemetery.
About 100 people gathered to honor those who not only gave the ultimate sacrifice in the country's wars, but for those who served in the Armed Forces.
550 flags had been placed on the grave sites of veterans, placed there by members of the South Lake Tahoe American Legion Post and the SLT Moose Lodge.
During Monday's ceremony there were speakers, music and shared memories.
Memorial Day Ceremony Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/24/2015 - 10:06pm
Event Date:
May 25, 2015 - 11:00am
The American Legion is presenting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 11:00 a.m. It will be held at the Happy Homestead Cemetery located at 1261 Johnson Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Flags were placed on all grave sites of veterans at the cemetery by the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge and the American Legion.
There will be cake and coffee offered following the ceremony.
Fire ravaged forest brings sadness, also beauty for campers
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/23/2015 - 6:01pmEven as campers pour in to the El Dorado National Forest for the Memorial Day weekend, dangers remain.
Several members of a group of campers from Sacramento didn't even realize they were near the King Fire's burn zone as they set up tents at the Ponderosa Cove Campsite.
Fortunately, one camper did understand the risk from burned trees and branches that can still fall on unsuspecting hikers.
In Loving Memory of Timmy
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 4:22pm
Remembering a Tahoe Local Soldier
Timmy Smith touched so many Lives and Always made you Smile when he entered a room. Timmy loved to make you laugh and also was Proud to Serve his Country. Timmy was always a Protector to All. And "You Will Never Be Forgotten."
Sgt. Timothy Michael Smith
9/20/82-4/7/08
Forever In Our Hearts
Love, The Smith Family
Heavenly Gondola opens for the Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 8:26pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort has switched gears from winter to summer and they're kicking off summer in South Lake Tahoe over Memorial Day Weekend. The Heavenly Gondola will be running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 23-25 for sightseeing, dining and hiking on the mountain.
This is just a peek into activities at the top of the mountain since they won't open for full summer operations until June 12 when they'll start seven-day-a-week Gondola rides, unveil their new four line Hot Shot Zip Line, and open two of of the ropes courses, Discovery Forest and Boulder Cove.
The V&T Railway steams into summer; Opens for season this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 7:52pm
Event Date:
May 23, 2015 (All day)
The historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad (V&T) will be opening for the summer this Memorial Day. Retracing the famous Comstock-era right-of-way, the historic trains travel the same 16-mile silver route. The V&T Railway, the richest short-line in American history, originally operated during the raucous silver strike era of the infamous Comstock Lode from 1869 to 1938.
Zero tolerance in South Lake Tahoe during Click it or Ticket Campaign
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 10:48pm
Once again, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement May 18-31, including one of the busiest travel weekends of the year that kicks off the summer season.
Dump'n Donuts to kick off 'Compost Your Combustibles'
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 9:47pm
Event Date:
May 23, 2015 - 9:00am
Douglas County homeowners have an opportunity to compost their residential yard waste early this fire season when TDFPD hosts a kickoff event for Compost Your Combustibles with coffee and donuts on Saturday, May 23 at 9am. The free annual recycling program which historically has started on Memorial Day Weekend is now open at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Boulder Lodge Parking Lot.
Rain has helped the region, but year to date figures still under average
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 6:19pm
It has been a wet May in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area, but, unfortunately, it has made little impact on the long term drought.
Precipitation has been just above normal for the month of May, but the year-to-date figures are still falling shy of average.
On the map pictured here, the purple areas are now 200%-800% above average.
The forecast through Memorial Day from the National Weather Service shows a chance of rain every day:
Grand opening of Splash Day Club at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe postponed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 5:49pm
The Splash Day Club at Hard Rock Hotel Lake Tahoe was set to open over the Memorial Day weekend, but wet weather and a chance of thundershowers has caused management to postpone the grand opening.
“We’ve been ramping up for the opening of Splash Day Club, but we want to do it right with the best conditions possible,” said Chris Fiumara, vice president and general manager of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe. “Plus, it’s no secret this area needs some serious precipitation, so we’ll take it.”
Police officers honored during South Lake Tahoe ceremony
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2015 - 8:22pm
Rain may have moved the ceremony indoors, but spirits weren't dampened as the South Lake Tahoe Police Department honored some of their own on Thursday in honor of National Peace Officer's Memorial Day.
"We are normal people who are asked to do extraordinary tasks," SLT Police Chief Brian Uhler told the audience of the officer's families, friends, City Council, city staff, community members and other area law enforcement including the El Dorado County Sheriff, CHP and the FBI.
Full entertainment schedule in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2015 - 10:36pm
May 1-3 Mark Pitta / Jack Coen @ Improv at Harveys
Genoa Cowboy Festival feat. Lacy J Dalton and the Dalton Gang, The Western Flyers, Richard Elloyan, Steve Wade, Larry Maurice, Mike Beck, Gary Allegretto, Walt Cheney, Belinda Gail, All Hat No Cattle, Sourdough Slim, Tony Argento, Ken Gardner, John and Betsie Elliott, Ed and Connie Kretschmer, The Mountain Girls, Cowboys By Night, McAboy Lane, CW & Mr. Spoons, Don S. Thompson, Michael Fischer, Dianna Borges, Kim Copel @ Genoa, NV
Live music w/ Steve & Tom @ Gar Woods
May 01 1 year anniversary party w/ DJ Trek @ Xhale
Northstar's summer activities launch May 15
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 12:30pm
Outdoor enthusiasts in Lake Tahoe will soon be able to access one of the North Shore's most popular destinations, Northstar California.
The Northstar Golf Course opens on May 15 with the rest of the extensive variety of summer adventure following with a May 22 grand opening.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the grand summer opening of the mountain bike park, hiking trails, and all activities, dining and shopping offered throughout The Village at Northstar.
Northstar Golf Course tees off Friday, May 15
Major highway project coming in 2017 to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 11:52pm
City Councilwoman JoAnn Conner and just one member of the public showed up at the South Lake Tahoe council chambers on Wednesday as Caltrans unveiled their $57 million U.S. Highway 50 Improvement Project. This three year project will have major impacts on businesses and travel from the "Y" to Trout Creek Bridge starting in 2017 so Caltrans officials at the presentation expected more involvement from the community.
Lake Tahoe Hard Rock to add Splash Day Club for locals and visitors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 9:06pm
Summer will get off with a splash at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe this summer, and locals will get to enjoy it! The Splash Day Club will be a rockin’ outdoor poolside day club with world-class DJs and poolside amenities and services including private cabanas and "day" beds, signature drink specials, bottle-service and a seasonal summer menu. Think high-energy nightclub outdoors in the sun.
Highway 89 construction this summer worries business owners
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 10:07pm
While the summertime tourist to South Lake Tahoe should only be slightly affected, business owners along Highway 89 are worried about their livelihood with overnight road construction and blocked driveways.
During Thursday evening's Caltrans informational meeting at South Tahoe High, several owners of lodging properties, restaurants, sports and retail stores spoke about their concerns during the project which will last from mid-April to mid-October in 2015 and could even extend into the 2017 building season.
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.
Forest Service Beings Mastication Project on North Shore
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/25/2014 - 10:32pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit began a mastication project last week on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe off of Fairway Drive near Tahoe City.
The project will eliminate material left behind after thinning for fuels reduction and involves using a masticator, which is a large lawn-mower type of heavy equipment that runs over debris and chops it up into smaller pieces.
Forest Thinning Begins Near South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/18/2014 - 11:27pm
Thinning of the forest areas near South Tahoe High and the Sand Pit OHV began last week. This is part of the South Shore Fuels Reductions and Healthy Forest Restoration Project which will thin out about 10,000 acres between Cascade Lake and Stateline, Nevada.
The thinning of trees is for fuels reduction and forest health.
The Forest Service has closed the areas in units 19 and 117 (marked by a red "X" on the map above, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily through October 14, 2014, for public safety due to heavy equipment operations and falling trees.
Seat Belts Save Lives: Deaths on the Rise For Unbelted Vehicle Occupants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 9:20pm
Fatalities are up nationwide for unbelted vehicle occupants – the first time in five years according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2012, 10,335 unbelted vehicle occupants lost their lives. In Nevada, 41 unbelted vehicle occupants died last year.
