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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.
Free Kid's Fishing Derby at Sawmill Pond
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 7:47pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2017 - 8:00am
South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club and Raley's are hosting the annual Dale Sare Memorial Kid's Fishing Derby at Sawmill Pond on June 3, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fishing tackle and bait are available for all kids ages 14 and younger. Don't know how to fish? That's okay, there will be helpful fishing guides at the event as well as a fish cleaning table.
There will be prizes, hot dogs and drinks for the kids.
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.
Nevada tourism honors South Shore and Carson Valley residents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 2:40pm
The Nevada Division of Tourism recognized outstanding members of the state’s rural tourism industry at the VolunTourism Awards Dinner April 27 in Elko. The awards ceremony was a highlight of the state’s annual Rural Roundup conference.
“Tourism is a significant component of rural Nevada economies,” Claudia Vecchio, Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs director, said. “It is a $2.3 billion industry that continues to grow thanks to the efforts of the tourism professionals in rural Nevada. It is our pleasure to recognize those efforts with this year’s VolunTourism awards.”
Construction resumes on Incline Village to Sand Harbor shared use trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 5:51pm
Beginning May 1, single lane closures will take place on State Route 28 south of Incline Village as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) launches the second season of shared-use path construction and highway safety, accessibility and water quality enhancements.
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.
Carson City mom accused of faking son's death for money
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 2:14pm
Investigators continue to unravel the bizarre circumstances surrounding a Carson City woman who was arrested Friday after she allegedly faked her 10-year-old son's death in order to generate money through community donations and a GoFundMe account, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
On Friday, April 14, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was contacted to investigate the possibility of a fraudulent claim of a child’s recent death and concerns that the child could be alive and endangered at a South Carson Street motel.
Barton Memorial Hospital receives three “A’s” for patient safety
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 1:15pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – This week the Leap Frog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health care system, released the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Hospitals nationwide are assigned an A, B, C, D or F letter grade. Barton Memorial Hospital was one of 823 hospitals to receive an “A” for its commitment to reducing errors, infections, and accidents. This is the third consecutive “A” Barton Hospital has received.
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.
Fundraiser for memorial signs to honor fallen Lake Tahoe firefighter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 9:39am
A stretch of Highway 50 over Echo Summit has been renamed the Firefighter Michael "Mikey" Hallenbeck Memorial Highway, and his family is raising funds to produce and install the signs.
Hallenbeck died fighting the Sierra Fire in August of 2015, near where he worked as a ski life operator. The 21-year-old was also a wildland firefighter for the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
53rd annual DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay coming this June
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 10:18pm
Event Date:
June 10, 2017 - 7:00am
On Saturday, June 10, 2017, runners will once again run counter-clockwise around Lake Tahoe during the 53rd annual DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay. Considered to be the oldest relay race in the country, the Lake Tahoe Relay began as a New Year's gag by a group of college runners in 1959, grew into a tribute to a beloved son, and has evolved over decades as a family's labor of love. With altitudes up to 6,500 ft. on the 72-mile course around scenic Lake Tahoe, this race is as fun as it is challenging.
Snowboarder spends cold night lost in mountains after going out-of-bounds at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 7:02pm
A 32-year-old man is lucky to be alive today after spending the night lost in the mountains of South Lake Tahoe after snowboarding out-of-bounds at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) team was notified at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday that the man, identified only as "Aarin," was disoriented and lost. Aarin was able to call Heavenly Valley Ski Patrol to tell them he was in deep snow and having trouble navigating.
Ruth Marie Hanson Woods 1927-2017
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 7:42pm
Ruth Marie Hanson Woods, 89, passed away January 16, 2017 at Sunshine Terrace in Logan, Utah. Ruth was born on Labor Day, September 5, 1927 in Santa Rosa, California. Her mother used to say, “What an appropriate day for Ruth to be born, on Labor Day.”
She was an only child, the loving and devoted daughter of Percy Brunell and Helen Patricia LeCornec Hanson. She was raised in Santa Rosa and attended area schools and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1945. She married Norman C. Woods on April 13, 1947, at St. Rose Catholic Church, in Santa Rosa.
Barton Hospital’s capnography program receives national award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 10:44pm
The Joint Commission recently recognized Barton Memorial Hospital’s capnography program for “Best Clinical Application.” Of 60 abstracts submitted, Barton received one of three national awards.
Discounted Sierra-at-Tahoe tickets to raise money for local charities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 10:15pm
It's that time of year again...Snowsports Week! Not only will five South Lake Tahoe area non-profits benefit from the annual event, but so will skiers and snowboarders with deeply discounted lift tickets for Sierra-at-Tahoe.
The specially priced advanced purchased full-day lift tickets are just $50 and they can only be used between February 13 and February 16. That's $47 off the regularly priced tickets.
Maria Barrows-Crist 1952 - 2017
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 6:37pm
The South Lake Tahoe community has lost someone who touched many lives, especially the over 6,700 young ones she cared for through her day care center, Kindertown.
Maria Rose Barrows-Crist was born January 18, 1952 and died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2017. She died peacefully in her sleep.
Recently retired, she was busy spending time and traveling with her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Squaw Valley closes after fatal accident of ski patroller
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 1:42pm
2:00 p.m. update - Joe Zuiches, a 42 year-old resident of Olympic Valley and a member of the Squaw Valley professional ski patrol since 2012, was killed in a fatal incident at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday morning, prior to regularly scheduled operations, during avalanche control activities at the top of Gold Coast Ridge at Squaw Valley. The cause is believed to be the detonation of an explosive charge. An investigation is ongoing in cooperation with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and North Tahoe Fire Department.
Tahoe Arts Project presents 2017 Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2017 - 6:30pm
The anticipated list is out! Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) has announced the participants in the 5th annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars which will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in MontBleu's showroom.
The stars and pros for this special evening:
Betsy Belotti and Rainer Herm
Marimille Dacia and Gerzon Chaves
Alison Ganong and Bob Truesdale
Brooke Hernandez and Alex Kaskie
Cindy Martinez and Rex Kline
Jeff Cowen and Rhonda Keen
John Freidrich and Jodi Patton
Matt Levitt and Robyn Lindner
Chuck Malone and Angela Smith
Austin Sass and Catherine Arens
Jose Jesus Bobadilla 1956-2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 9:56am
South Lake Tahoe resident Jose Jesus Bobadilla passed away on December 24, 2016 at the age of 60.
He was born on February 13, 1956 in Mexico and moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1980 where he resided until his death.
Jose Jesus is survived by his wife, Mindy Magpusao Bobadilla, who took care of him for the past five years as he was bedridden. He also leaves behind two sons, Anthony M. Bobadilla and Paulo M. Bobadilla who also assisted with his care.
William "Bill" Van Dyke Johnson 1931-2016
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 10:44pm
Former El Dorado County Supervisor and long time South Lake Tahoe resident William "Bill" Van Dyke Johnson passed away on December 19,2016 in South Lake Tahoe.
Bill was born at the J-Lazy-J Ranch on Mottsville Lane in Gardnerville on March 21, 1931 and was a member of Gardnerville High School class of 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War for two years.
After the war, Bill attended hotel and restaurant management school in San Francisco, Calif. On Aug. 29, 1953, he married Felice Muldoon in South Lake Tahoe and they had three children: Ross, Kent and Curtis.
Daring ice rescue at Lake Baron: 13-year-old falls through ice on his bike
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 6:45pm
A 13-year-old boy is lucky to be alive this afternoon after falling through the ice at Lake Baron on the South Shore.
The teen was riding his bike on top of the ice December 28 when his front tire fell through the thinning ice, then he and the rest of his bike followed.
A visitor, Ian Whitmarsh of Oakland, Calif., heard the young man's shouts for help and crawled out onto the ice to help rescue the unidentified boy.
Santa's elves make stop at Children's Memorial Tree
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 1:08pm
The Elves did it again!! They visited the South Lake Tahoe Children's Memorial tree for the fourth straight year, leaving behind signs of Christmas with stockings and garland.
There is a stocking at the tree for every child who is memorialized there.
The memorial was created 25 years ago when tragedy struct the local community when South Tahoe High students Rory Hrbacek, Sandy Haynes, and Casey Wells died in an vehicle accident on Pioneer Trail.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car as crossing Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2016 - 4:27pm
A 32-year-old man was killed Saturday, December 10, 2016 after being struck by a car as he ran across Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe near the Town and Country Center.
At approximately 11:23 p.m., officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the vehicle versus pedestrian call.
Four unique Sierra Parks experiences being auctioned off
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/24/2016 - 9:58pm
Imagine a drive down to Vikingsholm Castle and enjoying a private tour and cocktail party for four in the courtyard. Or maybe you can picture yourself enjoying a catered, private dinner inside of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion with seven of your friends, just as the guests of the 1930s enjoyed.
Douglas County Explorers compete against 300 others in California competition
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 10:16pm
Members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Explorer's Post #2105 recently competed against 25 other law enforcement agencies in the 2016 Central Valley Law Enforcement Explorer Competition in Hanford, Calif.
The two day event against Explorers from California featured both mentally and physically challenging events.
"This young team, most of whom is their second time competing, did an outstanding job overall and represented Douglas County very well," said Sgt. Bernadette Smith in a press release.
Barton seeks volunteers for advisory panel on hospital experiences
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/18/2016 - 8:03pm
Barton Health is looking for community volunteers to join their Patient Family Advisory Council and share insight about their experience at Barton Memorial Hospital.
The Council’s advisors play an active role in implementing constructive changes to the Hospital’s quality and safety. Any past Barton Hospital patient or family member of a patient can participate.
Foreign visitor to Lake Tahoe dies in single car crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/18/2016 - 3:57pm
A Taiwanese visitor to the United States died in a single car crash on Highway 50 in Lake Tahoe on Sunday, October 16.
At approximately 3:10 p.m., troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol were dispatched to an injury crash west of Douglas County mile marker 6 on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.
Jiann-Juh Tseng, 72, was driving a Nissan Altima westbound in the slow lane on Highway 50 when he traveled over the white fog line on the right side of his lane, drove onto the shoulder and continued off the roadway and hit a tree.
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.
Study completed for proposed roundabout in Meyers at Hwy 50/89
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/07/2016 - 3:35pm
A proposed 3-legged roundabout in Meyers at the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway 50 will not significantly affect the quality of the environment according to a report just released.
The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is proposing the intersection improvements due to safety concerns for both cyclists and drivers. The purpose is to influence traffic calming with the implementation of a roundabout, something transportation officials say is needed because the intersection is experiencing a number of collisions related to the intersection type.
Firefighters killed in 1926 fire to be remembered in ceremony
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2016 - 2:07pm
It was 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28 in the year 1926. Fire had broken out at the Jack Smith Ranch at the base of Clear Creek Canyon above Carson City, Nev.
Flames were high, and the fire traveled up the canyon rapidly, getting ever so close to the source of timber for all of the state's mines at Glenbrook. The fire also burned several ranches. Strong winds fanned those flames, and caused the fire to reverse itself and come down Kings Canyon. Again, it reversed itself and raced up Kings Canyon one more.
'Thank a Police Officer Day' recognized by SLT resident who encourages others to do the same
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 8:34pm
In honor of "National Thank a Police Officer Day," and in an effort to encourage others to show their support for our heroes in law enforcement, South Lake Tahoe resident Daniella Flatau presented the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department with 60 goody bags on Monday.
SR28 construction schedule to change to meet October deadline
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:39am
Crews working on the SR28 Shared Use Path/Safety/Stormwater project in Incline Village will start a 24-hours-a-day schedule on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and then from Monday, Sept. 26 to Friday, Oct. 7.
The Nevada Department of Transportation has announced the updated late-September/early-October construction schedule to meet their original Phase 1 completion date of October 20.
Motorists should anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes with one-lane flagger controlled closures near Hidden Beach, one mile south of Incline Village. (During Phase 1, the average wait time has been 5-15 minutes.)
9/11 Never Forget sign has been in South Lake Tahoe tree since 2003
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 3:34pm
Thousands of drivers pass by this tree on a weekly basis, but how many of them know of, or see, the memorial plaque sitting in a tree high above the road near the intersection of Highway 50 and Ski Run Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Long-time local resident, and veteran, Ken "Tahoe SkiBum" Curtzwiler placed the "9-11 Never Forget" in the tree at 1:00 a.m. on September 10, 2003 and it has remained in place ever since.
9/11 Memorial in South Lake Tahoe honors first responders and military
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 3:11pm
September 11, 2001 at 5:51 a.m. PST/ 8:51 a.m. local New York time. Its one of those days, and times, that people remember what they were doing at the exact moment the images of the first airplane guided by terrorists hitting a tower of the World Trade Center.
September 11, 2001 at 6:03 a.m. PST/ 9:03 a.m. local New York time. As most of the nation was watching their televisions or listening to their radios, the second tower of the World Trade Center was hit by another airplane.
Anniversary of 2011 IHOP shooting remembered with run
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 9:39am
Runners and walkers gathered at IHOP in Carson City early Tuesday morning to commemorate the victims of the IHOP mass shooting that happened five years ago today in Carson City.
On Sept. 6, 2011, Nevada Guardsmen Lt. Col. Heath Kelly, 35, Master Sgt. Christian Riege, 38, Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney, 31, and civilian Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67, of South Lake Tahoe, were killed in the shooting rampage, in which a mentally ill gunman took his own life. Two other soldiers and seven patrons were injured.
Ground breaking at new Robert Maloff Center of Excellence at Barton
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/23/2016 - 10:22pm
As do all good ideas that want to become lasting projects, many years and lots of planning have gone into creating what will become the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence at Barton Health.
It's been 55 years since the Barton family donated the land where the first hospital in South Lake Tahoe was built, and it was in that same footprint of land that the ground was broken for the new center 26,000 square foot center on Tuesday.
Santa Cruz man identified as victim in Incline Village fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 10:41pm
The victim in the August 7 fire in Incline Village has been identified as a 19-year-old man about to start his sophomore year at San Francisco State.
Never Forget, Never Forgotten - Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler 1982-2010
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/09/2016 - 7:27am
Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler died August 9, 2010. He was 28.
Mr. Curtzwiler was born Jan. 27, 1982, at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe. The 2000 South Tahoe High School graduate was an avid soccer player.
Although he did not ski competitively, it was a sport he participated in with his family and one that he excelled at.
Christine Cosbey Smith March 10, 1949 - July 23, 2016
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 8:25am
Christy Smith was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Sister and Daughter who dedicated her life to the service of others, especially children. She passed away on July 23rd after a courageous battle with cancer.
Christy was born March 10, 1949 in Altadena, California to Jack and Marjorie Cosbey. She spent her childhood in Southern California, graduating in 1967 from Long Beach Polytechnic High School. She studied Nursing at Long Beach State College and worked as a nurse in Cardiology and Family Practice.
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
Zen Garden created in memory of Live Violence Free staff member
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 8:32am
Jen Kline, a 15-year-employee with Live Violence Free, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2016 at the age of 46. The unexpected death caught everyone by surprise from family and friends to those she served in Alpine County through her position as the non-profit agency's coordinator.
"We were totally shocked," LVF Executive Director Jane Flavin said of Kline's passing.
During Kline's memorial this spring her daughters passed out seeds
Avoid a tragedy on the lake: Why swimming in Lake Tahoe is unique
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 4:24pm
A plunge into Lake Tahoe can literally take your breath away. It may be hot outside, but the lake can be dangerously cold. Lake Tahoe’s average surface temperature in July is 63°F, and can drop to 53°F just 18 inches below the surface.
Memorial fund set up for fallen BLM firefighter Jake O'Malley
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 2:59pm
Whittell High graduate Jake O'Malley was one of the two wildland firefighters killed in a single vehicle accident on July 10.
As part of O'Malley's duties while based in Winnemucca, Nevada was to patrol for fires, and it was while doing this when his vehicle crashed, killing both Jake and his roommate, Will Hawkins of Reno. A third occupant was hospitalized and has since been released.
Fallen firefighters from Zephyr Cove and Reno in procession from Carson City to Winnemucca
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/16/2016 - 9:52pm
A procession from Carson City to Reno and then to Winnemucca began Saturday morning for two fallen Bureau of Land Management firefighters who died Sunday in a vehicle crash.
Memorial services will be held for Bureau of Land Management wild land firefighters Jacob O’Malley and Will Hawkins, who lost their lives in a single-vehicle accident July 10 on Nevada State Route 140.
J.T. Snow, Marcus Allen and others to golf in 8th annual Gene Upshaw Classic
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:23am
NFL Hall of Famers, former Major League Baseball players and other sports celebrities will gather July 17-18 to once again pay tribute to the former Oakland Raider at the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at the Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club in Truckee, Calif.
Upshaw, who often played in the Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 at Tahoe Forest Hospital.
Kudos: Bob "Old Long Skis" Rockwell memorial
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 7:22pm
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society would like to thank all the generous donors who honored Bob "Old Long Skis" Rockwell at a celebration of life at the History Museum Complex in South Lake Tahoe.
Memories of Bob were shared by his family and friends in front of the Osgood Toll House (OTH), the oldest standing commercial building at Lake Tahoe. It was Bob's desire to be remembered through Lake Tahoe's history. Over $4,000 in donations were received in his memory for the restoration of the OTH. Plans for the next phase were unveiled.
One arrested after South Lake Tahoe woman shot during argument
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 9:08pm
9:00 a.m. update 6/27: Michael Anderson, 48, was arrested for felony domestic violence and for discharging a firearm in an inhabited dwelling. His 57-year-old girlfriend was taken to Barton Hospital last night with a gunshot wound in the abdomen. According to Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, her condition is unknown at this time, but it doesn't appear to be life-threatening.
She was able to speak to police Sunday night. Both parties told SLTPD detectives they were wrestling over a gun during an argument and "the gun went off."
