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Some fire and use restrictions continue in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 1:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - A fire ban continues in the Lake Tahoe Basin. On non-red flag days, home use of BBQs with propane or gas are allowed. All charcoal and wood fires are banned at this time. With all of the recent closures of forests due to fire danger, here is an update of what is open around Lake Tahoe:
National Forest trails, trailheads, beaches in Tahoe Basin are open for day-use only.
All camping, overnighting is temporarily prohibited, including camping in Desolation Wilderness, Meiss Country, Pacific Crest, and Tahoe Rim trails.
USFS campgrounds remain closed.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 8:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/16/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
8/23
Office and business closures in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 9:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All El Dorado County facilities in South Lake Tahoe are closed for Thursday, January 17 due to inclement weather. This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Due to a blizzard warning and high winds, both Snowmobile Tours and MS Dixie II Sightseeing Cruise has been cancelled for today.
Tahoe Toys & Treasures is closed.
El Dorado County office of Education is closed, which is a county office, but most know it as Head Start and Early Head Start.
Volunteers for Bread & Broth 4 Kids: Food bags will be packed on Friday morning at 8:45 instead of Thursday.
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.
Blue Ribbon Award nominees announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 11:18am
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) is holding their annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Ballroom. This gala event honors businesses, organizations, and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service, and entrepreneurial achievements. Tickets for the award ceremony are currently available online at www.TahoeChamber.org.
The last days of the historic Tahoe Queen
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 5:20pm
What was once the only authentic paddle wheeler cruising on Lake Tahoe is now being dismantled after a fire destroyed the boat on August 18, 2016.
Resolve Marine, an international ship salvage company out of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., arrived at the Zephyr Cove Resort six days ago to begin the process of taking apart the 119' foot passenger boat, the Tahoe Queen.
Fire severely damages Tahoe Queen
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:12am
ZEPHYR COVE, NV - Investigators and vessel inspectors from Coast Guard Sector San Francisco are on the scene of Tuesday's fire on board the 119-foot passenger Lake Tahoe paddle wheel boat, the Tahoe Queen.
"Most of the damage is limited to the boat's pilot house and second deck," Lt. Jake Aulner of the U.S. Coast Guard told South Tahoe Now. "This can be attributed to the great response by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department."
Aulner and the team from USCG Yerba Buena Island will be at the scene until the cause of the morning blaze is determined.
Pyrotechnic crews finish up preparations for Lake Tahoe fireworks show
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:51pm
Tens of thousands of people will be enjoying the Lights on the Lake fireworks show over Lake Tahoe Monday, most of them unaware of the hundreds of hours of work put into their enjoyment.
"We love out job," said Zambelli Fireworks Western Region Project Manager John Hagan. "We can use explosives to make people happy."
Zambelli is the company hired to produce the 25 minute pyrotechnic show over Lake Tahoe on July 4, starting at 9:45 p.m.
Full plate of South Lake Tahoe Labor Day weekend activities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 8:29am
A busy Labor Day weekend starts Friday, with a plethora of activities for locals and visitors alike. There are fireworks, music, car shows, runs, boat races, a farm-fork festival and much more to enjoy.
Heavenly Village Days on Labor Day Car Show goes through the weekend with a sidewalk sale, trophies, and a poker run. It costs $40 to show your cars, trucks and motorcycles. Brought to you by Good Samaritans Safe Ride. September 4 - 7, 2015.
Top 13 Reasons South Lake Tahoe is the Place to be this Summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 8:38pm
1. It is SO much cooler than the valley. With nights in the 40s and days in the 70s and 80s, it’s the perfect spot to cool off!
2. Yes, our beautiful lake is a little lower, but with a depth of 1,644’, a loss of one foot over the next 4 months really isn’t that much. There is still lots of water left to play in!
3. This is a great time to explore the other water sport options since it may not be perfect for motorboats and jet skis. Plenty of places to rent kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.
Tahoe Paradise replaces MS Dixie II for time being
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/15/2015 - 11:53pm
Lake Tahoe Cruises announced that their boat "Tahoe Paradise" will be operating the company's sightseeing and dinner cruises instead of the M.S. Dixie II starting January 21.
The Tahoe Paradise will operate out of the Ski Run Marina.
December 2014 Concert Report for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 12:42amDecember 02 Eklektik / TYMK / IJV @ Whisky Dick's
Open Mic Night w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Jeremy Jones w/ clips from "Higher", "Further", and "Deeper" @ Tahoe Aty Haus
Cinema
December 03-07 Tom Rhodes / Ahmed Baroocha @ Improv at Harveys
December 03 Steve Wozniak @ Hard Rock Cafe
Light up a life @ Barton festival of trees and lights
Brennan Lagasse on skiing greenland @ Tahoe Art Haus Cinema
Lambchop, Gurbtron, Clutch, Bassment-ality @ The Grid
December 3-7 Barton Festival of Trees and Lights @ Harrah's
December 04 Inner Rythims @ Northstar
Win the Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race; Be an honorary captain
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/02/2014 - 10:28pm
Have you ever longed to be on board the MS Dixie II or Tahoe Queen as they race along the waters of Lake Tahoe?
Now is your chance to be an honorary captain during the annual Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race held over the Labor Day Weekend on August 30th.
The two winning captains will be invited on board during the race with three of their friends. They'll all be treated to a lavish buffet and commemorative basket.
To enter the contest, visit this site. Winners will be announced on August 12.
Bon Voyage!
July 2014 in Tahoe: Billy Ray Cyrus, Sinbad, Carrie Underwood, Train
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:37pm
WOW! This is probably the busiest concert month since I've been keeping a blog.
#4thofJuly events include parades and fireworks on both ends of the lake in #LakeTahoe plus Billy Ray Cyrus in Incline Village and Sinbad at the Montbleu on July 5th, Black Star Safari, 4-piece puzzle, and Groovebox at the American legion July 4th, Red White & Bass feat. Love and Light, Muppet Punk, Gurbtron, Trevor Selby, Tre Tuna, DJ Chango at Lakeside at Night and Stylust Beats, Subtropixx, Aux, IJV at Tahoe...
July 01 Unauthorized Rolling Stones @ Harrah's
June Activities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 9:01pmJune 04-08 Bret Ernst / Gilbert Lawand @ Improv @ Harvey's
June 05-07 Dyer Maker @ Cabo Wabo
June 05 Kelly Anne Miller @ Cottonwood Bar and Grill
The Steve Labella group @ Moody's Bistro
Stan Charles / Ryan Davis (Scarecrow Project) @ The Passtime Club
June 06 Merry Gold / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
The Prophets of Addiction, Judas Thieves @ Whisky Dick's
The Deckheads @ Bar of America
Bonfire: a tribute to AC/DC / Coop da Loop, Zach Rawlinson @ Crystal Bay Club
June 07-08 Valhalla Renaissance Faire
June 07 Neil Sedaka @ Harrah's
June in South Lake Tahoe: Sarah McLaughlin,Three Dog Night, Joan Osborne, Neil Sedaka
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 7:37pm
Lots to do in South Lake Tahoe during the month of June!
June 01 America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride @ Montbleu
Wagon train parade
Family Bike Day @ Truckee Regional Park
Rock River Band @ The Beacon
Dimitri Mathemey group @ Moody's Bistro
Mike Kise Memorial charity fishing derby @ Jakes on the Lake
June 02 Rise Up @ Rojo's
June 03 LunarBurn fundraiser w/ GmD, Highbreed, Monophorix @ Whisky Dick's
Labor Day Weekend in Lake Tahoe full of Activities
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2013 - 8:42amThe is a plethora of activities for visitors and residents alike to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe this weekend.
The Great Sternwheeler Race between the MS Dixie and Tahoe Queen on Saturday at 10 am. The boats will leave their respective piers and head for their opponent's. Action at Ski Run Marina, Zephyr Cove Resort and points in between.
Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:34pm
Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
Wagon Train at Zephyr Cove Lodge
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/28/2012 - 1:02amWagon Train at Zephyr Cove Lodge begins at 4 pm to. McAvoy Lane as Mark Twain, then a steak barbeque. Cruise on the MS Dixie after dinner. For more information or to make reservations, call (530) 644-3761 or visit the website at www.hwy50wagontrain.com
