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Al Roker to discuss climate change at Tahoe's Operation Sierra Storm
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 11:21pm
Event Date:
January 25, 2021 - 8:00am
Al Roker of NBC’s Today Show fame, will discuss his passion, interest and concerns about climate change, as well as his storied career as keynote speaker at Operation Sierra Storm, the annual television meteorologists’ conference at Lake Tahoe. The public is invited to tune in via Facebook to watch Roker on Monday, January 25.
Operation Sierra Storm (OSS) in an annual weather conference held on the South Shore. Due to health and safety restrictions, the public is unable to attend Monday's event in person, but they are welcome to participate via Facebook.
Blue Ribbon Awards winners announced during virtual awards show
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 3:46pm
The winners of the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday, November 19 during an awards show shown on Lake Tahoe Television. In place of the annual awards dinner the community was invited to tune in virtually with hosts Chris Fiore from the City of South Lake Tahoe and Meg Peart from the Tahoe Resource Conservation District. If missed, everyone can watch the celebration of the 2020 finalists and winners at https://tahoechamber.org/13th-annual-blue-ribbon-awards-show/ (and don't read any further if you want to be surprised).
Tahoe Chamber announces finalists for 13th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:51pm
Event Date:
November 19, 2020 - 6:00pm
The community is invited to attend the Tahoe Chamber’s 13th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards to honor South Shore businesses and individuals that have impacted the community for the better. In place of the annual awards dinner, winners will be announced in an awards show that is pre-filmed and broadcast on Lake Tahoe Television on November 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Those wishing to attend the free event can register in advance on TahoeChamber.org to get direct access to the awards ceremony.
Nominations announced for the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:57pm
The Tahoe Chamber collected 190 nominations from the community for the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Award to celebrate the businesses, non-profits and individuals that make the South Shore of Lake Tahoe so unique. Local businesses have been a resilient backbone of the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and honoring their contributions, achievements and milestones is more important than ever before.
Eldorado Resorts completes $17.3B merger with Caesars Entertainment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 3:05pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Eldorado Resorts has completed its acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corp., creating the largest casino and entertainment company in the United States.
Eldorado Resorts paid $8.58B in cash and $8.8B in Caesars debt was assumed in the new entity. The new name for the company is Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Groundbreaking at Lake Tahoe's new Special Events Center at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 5:51pm
STATELINE, Nev. - It's been 23 years in the making, and today was the first physical step to bringing the new Tahoe South Event Center to existence. The fence is up around the parking lot at MontBleu Resort, and the first shovels of dirt were moved during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday.
Eldorado Resorts-Caesars Entertainment merger closer, sale of MontBleu pending
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 8:23am
Eldorado Resorts has announced the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accepted a proposed consent order, which concludes its review of Eldorado’s pending merger with Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The FTC’s acceptance of the consent order satisfies all required antitrust clearances for the merger and allows Eldorado to move forward with the merge plans.
The selling of MontBleu Resort Casino in Stateline by Eldorado is part of the deal as Caesars Entertainment already owns both Harveys and Harrah's Lake Tahoe, MontBleu's neighbors.
Events Center approved by Douglas County Commissioners
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 9:44pm
STATELINE, Nev. - In what has been a hotly debated topic for months between the five Douglas County Board of Commissioners and members of the public, the Tahoe South Events Center passed the final hurdle Thursday. In a 3-2 vote, the commissioners approved bond issuance, the final step in the approval process. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) had previously unanimously approved it.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary donates $20,000 to local nonprofits amidst COVID-19 emergency
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 12:37pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Due to the catastrophic impact of COVID-19, the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Douglas announced its immediate initial commitment and disbursement of $20,000 in cash grants to four South Lake Tahoe Community proactive support agencies - Tahoe Magic, Christmas Cheer, Giving Angels and Bread & Broth.
The club has been serving the South Shore community since 1965 and just completed an online auction in lieu of their normal annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration.
Eldorado Resorts: Montbleu Resort Casino in Lake Tahoe to be sold to Maverick Gaming
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 12:38pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Eldorado Resorts, Inc. and Maverick Gaming LLC have entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase of Montbleu Casino Resort on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary cancels annual St. Patrick's Celebration due to Covid-19 concerns
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 12:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club has decided to cancel its 52nd annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration planned for March 20, 2020, but people may still participate in an online auction and Hawaiian vacation raffle.
The club said, that though no cases of the CoronaVirus Covid-19 have been confirmed in this area, they wanted to keep with its commitment to benefit the community and not hold the popular event.
Learn about NV Energy Natural Disaster Protection Plan at public meetings
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 4:18pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The public is invited to take part in one of several meetings over the next two weeks that will go over NV Energy's Natural Disaster Protection Plan (NDPP).
The public is invited to take part as the utility shares key elements of their draft NDPP and solicit feedback before it is filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada by March 1, 2020.
Senate Bill 329 addresses how the utilities will mitigate and respond to wildfires, severe storms and other natural disaster risks in service territories.
Caesars Entertainment announces sale of Harrah's Reno
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 8:27pm
Harrah's Reno will soon be coming to an end. The gaming establishment that had its humble beginning as a bingo parlor opened by Bill Harrah in 1937 has been sold to a company that will turn it into a non-gaming mixed-use center.
On Thursday, Caesars Entertainment Corporation and VICI Properties Inc. announced in a press release they signed an agreement to sell Harrah’s Reno Hotel and Casino to an affiliate of CAI Investments for $50 million.
Public invited to panel discussions on Lake Tahoe, Climate Change and Wildfires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 12:17am
Event Date:
January 27, 2020 - 8:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - Operation Sierra Storm, a leading national weather conference being held on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe Jan. 26-28, 2020, is a cutting-edge meteorological forum and seminar for network television meteorologists from around the country.
The Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority has invited the public to one of the events during the conference, Fire Conditions, Community Safety and Tahoe Climate Impact, on January 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Harveys Lake Tahoe Cabaret Theater.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 11:29pm
Hosting their second Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) this year, Monbleu Resort Casino & Spa was the sponsor for Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on December 2. “It was a pleasure once again to lend a hand for such an important cause for our community,” shared Michael Carney. Michael, along with Montbleu Resort sponsor team members Mindy Bobadilla and Olimpia Nantz, volunteered three hours of their time to help the Bread & Broth (B&B) volunteers with their sponsorship dinner.
The Peanuts gang comes to Lake Tahoe in December
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 1:04pm
Event Date:
December 30, 2019 - 8:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Just in time for the holiday season, the Peanuts gang will be visiting cities across North America in A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage, with their final stop in Stateline at MontBleu Resort on Monday, December 30.
Kudos: Community supports growing tennis program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 3:56pm
A record 246 people participated in the 36th Tahoe Tennis Classic at Zephyr Cove Park this past weekend. The four-day annual event brought people from throughout the United States to our area for competitive and fun tennis.
The tournament is the biggest fundraiser for the Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation. The nonprofit, all-volunteer organization has a contract with Douglas County to operate the six courts. Responsibilities include resurfacing the courts, managing play, and providing instruction for all ages and abilities.
Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers pick up over 1,200 pounds of litter after fireworks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 9:14pm
7/10/19 Update - The stats in this story are updated with recalculated totals.
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Today, 402 people volunteered along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe to protect this national treasure. As part of a lakewide cleanup organized by the League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue), participants removed 1240.25 pounds of litter that would have harmed the Lake’s ecology.
Reuters: Sources say Eldorado Resorts clinches $18 billion cash and stock deal for Caesars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 6:37pm
U.S. casino operator Eldorado Resorts Inc of Reno has agreed to merge with Caesars Entertainment Corp in a cash and stock deal that values its peer at about $18 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.
The agreement comes three months after Reuters reported that Caesars had agreed to give Eldorado access to its books under pressure from billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who earlier this year was awarded seats on Caesars’ board.
Bread & Broth celebrates 30 years, volunteers and Father Grace just before his death
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2019 - 9:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a celebration of 30 years of serving food to the local community through St. Theresa Church's Bread & Broth program. It was a celebration of the volunteers that make their Monday Night meals, Second Serving meals and Bread & Broth 4 Kids so successful in feeding those in need, not only of food but for camaraderie and community.
Choices for Children celebrates caregivers during Month of the Young Child
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 8:37pm
Choices for Children is holding their 27th annual Provider Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, April 27 at the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge. April is "Month of the Young Child," a fitting time to celebrate those who care for youth.
V-Day South Lake Tahoe holds 17th annual benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 7:56pm
Event Date:
February 22, 2019 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A benefit performance of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues will be held in South Lake Tahoe February 22-23 at MontBleu Resort.
Originally scheduled for the LTCC Duke Theater, the fundraiser had to move due to some broken water pipes in the theater on Tuesday.
The Vagina Monologues returns for its 17th year in South Lake Tahoe with a goal this year of raising $15,000 for scholarships for female-identified students at Lake Tahoe Community College.
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.
Living the New Reality: Climate Change & Wildland Fires, Jan. 30
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 10:34am
Event Date:
January 30, 2019 - 8:00am Living the New Reality: What You Should Know About Climate Change & Wildland Fires
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019
8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Harveys Lake Tahoe Cabaret Theater
FREE TO PUBLIC - with free validated parking in Harveys garage
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report (IPCC) – Update (8 - 9:15 a.m.)
What consequences does the recent IPCC report indicate? Impacts on humans and natural systems of additional warming? Adaptation and mitigation options for reducing risks over shorter and longer time scales.
Speaker:
Location
Harveys Cabaret
United States
See map: Google Maps
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 1:37am
Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa hosted Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on November 27 and sent an amazing sponsor crew to help the B&B volunteers serve a turkey tetrazzini full course dinner to the 92 guests attending dinner that evening.
The doors to St. Theresa Grace Hall are open from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. and everyone from the community is invited to enjoy the tasty and filling dinners that are served every Monday throughout the year by the Bread & Broth organization.
Opening of holiday season: Annual Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 10:50pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 09 2018 .
December 7, 2018 (All day)
December 8, 2018 (All day)
December 9, 2018 (All day)
STATELINE, Nev. - There is something for everyone, young and old, at the 10th annual Festival of Trees and Lights this weekend at MontBleu Resort. The convention center at the Stateline casino has been turned into a winter wonderland that is highlighted by the star of the show, the festive Christmas trees.
The winter celebration includes the Senior Stroll, Teddy Bear Brunch, Family Night, the Gala and much more from Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9.
Public viewing: Friday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
16th annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival headed to town
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 7:51am
Event Date:
December 8, 2018 - 6:30pm The Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is like no other film festival in the world and the public is invited to find out all about it when they celebrate their annual event on December 8, 2018 at MontBleu Resort, where it all began 16 years ago.
This is not your typical stuffy film festival. This fun high-energy evening will fuel your passion for action and ignite your senses for adventure. It highlights the best adventure sports films of the year and showcases the action sports world's best talent.
Heart By Heart, Featuring Original HEART Members, To Perform At MontBleu Casino November 10
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 12:29pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2018 - 7:00pm Heart By Heart, which features original founding HEART members Bassist Steve Fossen and Drummer Mike Derosier, won’t be making fans HEART fans feel so “Alone” as they hit the MontBleu Resort Casino on November 10 at 7 PM with acclaimed vocalist Somar Macek at the helm.
The Heart By Heart tour will bring back all of the favorites from the multi-platinum selling band including “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You,” “Alone” and more by perfectly recreating the songs of HEART.
Location
Montbleu Casino Resort
55 Highway 50
United States
See map: Google Maps
Winners of Lake Tahoe Blue Ribbon Awards to be announced November 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 12:39pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 5:30pm
Over 80 local nominees will be celebrated during the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 8 at MontBleu Resort starting at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play.
Over last 20 years, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe donates over $1M
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 9:52pm
Through generous contributions made to the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) club during their annual wine tasting events, the club has been able to give back to the local community over $1,040,822 in scholarships, awards and grants.
Forty years of Freaker's Ball in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 1:10pm
Event Date:
October 27, 2018 - 9:00pm
This year is a big milestone in the history of the Freaker's Ball....40 years of fun and entertainment at a variety of South Shore locations since its inception. On Saturday, October 26, 2018 the Freaker's Ball will be held at MontBleu Resort & Spa starting at 9:00 p.m. The crowds continue to grow and the costumes continue to entertain.
The following is a reprint of our story from 2014:
The Beginning in 1978
South Lake Tahoe job fair looking for potential employers and employees
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 8:46pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2018 - 2:00pm
Looking for that next superstar employee? Looking to be that superstar?
The Tahoe Chamber, in partnership with ADVANCE and Golden Sierra Job Training Agency, is holding the Tahoe Works Winter Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.
This will be the ultimate hiring event before the winter season and a great opportunity for employers to find the perfect fit for open positions.
Employers can have a booth at the fair for $75 if chamber members, $100 for non-members.
Things to do in the South Lake Tahoe area this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 11:20pm
Fire Fest 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the rear parking lot of the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about fire safety and conservation. There will be a Fire Chiefs dunk tank to raise funds for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation. More info: http://southtahoenow.com/story/09/15/2018/firefest-returns-south-lake-tahoe
Tahoe Arts Project brings Dance of Hope to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 9:49pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2018 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Arts Project is bringing a week full of dance and music to South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove students with Dance of Hope during the week of October 1-5, wrapping up with an evening performance at MontBleu Resort on Friday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Winter job fair Tahoe Works to be held October 18
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/07/2018 - 8:58am
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - The winter job fair, Tahoe Works, will be held on October 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at MontBleu Resort. This hiring event puts the South Shore's employers in touch with those looking for jobs, all under one roof.
Attendess can also receive information on resources including housing and healthcare.
THe job fair is sponsored by the Tahoe Chamber, Advance and Golden Sierra.
For more information and to register - https://business.tahoechamber.org/events/details/tahoe-works-winter-job-fair-attendee-registration-1...
Nominations open for Tahoe Chamber's Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/07/2018 - 8:19am
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, also known as the Tahoe Chamber, is holding the annual Blue Ribbon Awards on November 8 at the MontBleu Resort from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to participate in the nomination process and can submit their candidates for the awards until October 5.
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:
Kiwanis SeptOberfest coming to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 12:17am
Mark your calendars and plan to join the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra for their 16th annual SeptOberfest on Thursday, September 27 at MontBleu Resort in Lake Tahoe.
Not only will attendees get a German buffet dinner, seasonal beer from the biergarten and wine tasting, but they can also participate in the famous Beer Stein Holding Contest, dance the night away, bid on amazing items and walk away with their special prize envelopes.
2018 Blue Ribbon Award nominees sought
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 6:55pm
It's time again for people to make nominations for the Tahoe Chamber's 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards.
This awards program is the community’s opportunity to recognize South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for achievements, community contributions, and milestones.
The awards ceremony will be held on November 8, 2018 at MontBleu Resort Casino, and nominations will be accepted until October 5.
Categories for nominations:
Experience Award - Business providing compelling and captivating experiences.
Nearly 500 gather up 1,458 pounds of trash from Lake Tahoe beaches
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 499 volunteers hit the beaches of Lake Tahoe Thursday as part of the annual July 5 Beach Cleanup crew. Each year, volunteers hit the beaches to pick up trash left over by holiday revelers.
This year they removed 1,458 pounds of litter from five beaches: Commons Beach in Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Kiva Beach, Nevada Beach and Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe. Not only did they comb the six miles of beach, but they also sorted and counted the items collected.
Letter: Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club thanks all who made Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 2:57pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra’s Elegant Evening 2018 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends both near and far.
Thank you to all who attended this fun, entertaining and worthwhile event and those that donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, community projects, youth, and services both locally and globally. (www.sitahoesierra.org) .t
Tahoe Works Job Fair
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 11:58am
Looking for a job? Join us for the South Shore’s ultimate hiring event on May 17. Meet employers, get information on housing and more.
Looking for a job? Join us for the South Shore’s ultimate hiring event on Thursday, May 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! Get information on resources from housing and healthcare, meet with all of the South Shore’s top employers, and take the next step in your career.
Sponsored by the Tahoe Chamber, El Dorado County and ADVANCE.
This event is FREE to attend and all attendees will receive a FREE headshot photo as well as snacks and refreshments.
Participating Businesses:
Aramark Lake Tahoe - Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises
Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe
Over a dozen employers to be at South Shore job fair "Tahoe Works"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 7:03pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2018 - 2:00pm
Many of the South Shore's top employees will be at "Tahoe Works," a summer job fair and "ultimate hiring event" on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Harvey's Lake Tahoe.
All attendees will receive a free LinkedIn headshot photo.
Participating businesses include:
• Aramark Lake Tahoe - Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises
• Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe
• Camp Richardson Resort and Marina
• El Dorado County
• Harrahs and Harvey's Lake Tahoe
• Heavenly Mountain Resort
• Laborers PSWROC
• Lake Tahoe Golf Course
• Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Local teachers honored as community heroes by Tahoe Douglas Rotary
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 2:29pm
The Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club held their annual Community Heroes Awards luncheon at the MontBleu Resort on Friday, April 27. In the past the club has honored firefighters, law enforcement and dispatch employees. This year, the awards went to local teachers from five schools: Whittell High School, South Tahoe High School, South Tahoe Middle School, Bijou Community School, Sierra House Elementary and Zephyr Cove Elementary.
Whittell High School: The winner is Susan Van Doren who has taught Engligh and Computer Science. She has taught for 20 years.
Carl Ichan sells Tropicana Entertainment for $1.85 billion
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 8:06pm
The parent company of MontBleu Casino Resort on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe has been sold to Eldorado Resorts Inc. and real-estate company Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. for $1.85 billion.
Carl Ichan and his Tropicana Entertainment reached the definitive agreement to sell Tropicana’s real estate to Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. and to merge its gaming and hotel operations into Eldorado Resorts, Inc.
Dave McClure 1950~2018
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/26/2018 - 10:05am
David Alan McClure passed away from multiple organ failure at Renown Hospital on February 24, 2018.
He was the first born child of Charles and Florence Engstrom McClure in Martinez, Calif., on October 7, 1050. Soon after, they moved to San Francisco, they lived in the student housing quonset huts while Charles got his teaching degree. Four years later they moved to San Anselmo, in Marin County, where the family lived in an Asian pagoda style home until 2016.
Obama vs. Trump Comedy Smackdown this weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 3:30pm
KRLT Radio is presenting "Trump vs. Obama Comedy Smackdown" this Sunday, February 18 at MontBleu Resort in Stateline.
Comedian/impersonator Reggie Brown will take the role of former President Obama while comedian/impersonator Bob DiBuono will become Trump during the evening which will be moderated by South Lake Tahoe comedian Howie Nave.
The night of Presidential comedy will be poking fun at current events.
"This night of comedy is neither “left” nor “right”," state the advertisements. "it’s just funny. More SNL than CNN."
South Lake Tahoe wrestler part of WFC Championships
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 11:52pm
Many in South Lake Tahoe know native son Ryan Wallace, whether it's from his starting to wrestle at age 5, being a high school and middle school coach, or from when the community pulled together in 2014 to raise funds for his new prosthetic leg.
Operation Sierra Storm returns to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 9:43am
Event Date:
January 23, 2018 - 8:00am
A leading national weather conference, Operation Sierra Storm (OSS), returns to the South Shore January 21-24 and locals are invited to attend a morning of their presentations. OSS brings together national weather broadcasters and journalists, prominent scientists and experts.
Are extreme weather events linked to global warming? How do weather broadcasters decide what is aired?
Public input sought on new Tahoe South Events Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/05/2018 - 10:56pm
Could there soon be a publicly-owned events center on the corner of Highway 50 and Lake Parkway on the MontBleu parking lot in Stateline, Nevada?
The plan to build the 88,420 square foot Tahoe South Events Center is now in the scoping stage where the public can weigh in and provide comments on the Tahoe Douglas Visitor's Authority (TDVA) proposal to construct the assembly, event and entertainment venue.
