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Finding the silver lining through the "Feel Good Movement" in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stay-at-Home orders as a result of the pandemic have been hard on everyone but the "Feel Good Movement" in South Lake Tahoe has been a force in the creation of joy.

Light Up South Shore homes and businesses for Tahoe Chamber contest

Event Date: 
December 7, 2020 - 5:00pm

Let's start dreaming of a BRIGHT Christmas! Get out your jingle bells, your silver bells, your boughs of holly, and your LIGHTS! The Tahoe Chamber in launching the Light Up the South Shore Holiday Light Contest to spark some holiday cheer, showcase our creative community, and illuminate the town.

Will we be bright enough to be seen from SpaceX and the Space Station?

Kudos: Goal Club and Lady Vikings thank community

The South Tahoe High Goal Club and Lady Vikings would like to extend their appreciation to Grand Central Pizza & Pasta for hosting their recent "Pizza With A Purpose" fundraiser.

They would also like to thank the amazing South Shore community for supporting them at the event on November 4.

Fifteen percent of all sales that evening went to the Goal Club, the soccer team's nonprofit that helps with the program's team expenses.

Kudos: Live Violence Free thanks Base Camp Pizza for donation

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Live Violence Free is very excited to announce they have received a large donation from the Base Camp Pizza Company. Live Violence Free were chosen as this year’s non-profit community partner and throughout the 12-month donation period, Base Camp Pizza Co. staff collected more than $12,747 in donations for Live Violence Free.

Base Camp Pizza Co. has donated more than $100,000 over the years to various local non-profits through this program.

Pizza With A Purpose to raise funds for South Tahoe High Girls Soccer

Event Date: 
November 4, 2020 - 3:00pm

Join the South Tahoe High Lady Vikings on Wednesday, November 4 between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. at Grand Central Pizza in South Lake Tahoe.

Fifteen percent of all sales during that time will go to the Goal Club, the team's nonprofit that helps with the program's team expenses.

Pizza With A Purpose will be at Grand Central, 2229 Lake Tahoe Blvd. The donations will be made on dine in, take out and delivery. Their phone number is 530.544.1308

Road Beat: 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring, A Double Wow

I continue to remark in several recent Road Beats, that Honda is on a roll, after testing this new Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring, I have to report that the roll is still accelerating and rather quickly, including its price. Here is a car with loads of utility, outstanding performance, great fuel economy, superb handling and good comfort for a sticker price not $22,380 with the boat ride from Swindon, Wiltshire, England, but $29,780. That’s right a price bump of about 30 percent for the Touring model.

Nominations announced for the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Awards

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.

Heavenly Village reopening Memorial Day Weekend with music, food and sidewalk sale

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun May 24 2020 .
May 22, 2020 (All day)
May 23, 2020 (All day)
May 24, 2020 (All day)

The Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe is reopening over the Memorial Day Weekend and having a four-day celebration after being closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"We are excited to have the village open and operating," said Heavenly Village VP Gary Casteel, Jr-. "I cannot stress the level of excitement I have received from our tenants to safely re-open. A special thank you to mayor pro-tem Tami Wallace for all of her support in the re-opening.”

Bread & Broth thanks community as need and program expands

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The commitment of Bread & Broth over the last thirty years has solely focused on the mission to ease hunger in the South Lake Tahoe community. That mission took on new meaning beginning in mid-March with the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak when record numbers of individuals seeking food assistance from the various programs and services provided by B & B.

When times are tough, South Lake Tahoe volunteers and businesses step up

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As one would expect in South Lake Tahoe, the community has been coming together to help others during these trying times and uncertainty.

Base Camp Pizza has been one of those businesses that have helped out the community. On Friday they dropped off 120 pizzas, 75 salads and 100 pasta dishes to Bijou Community School for families there who were picking up kids' homework and other supplies to use for at-home study. Local girl scouts donated boxes of cookies to hand out.

South Lake Tahoe restaurants taking new steps in response to COVID-19

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With people unable to dine-in at restaurants in South Lake Tahoe due to concerns of the spread of the coronavirus, many are changing the way they've done business in the past in order to serve guests, keep some staff employed and keep afloat during these uncertain financial times.

So far, the following restaurants are offering new services in South Lake Tahoe:

South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club - Canceled

Event Date: 
March 19, 2020 - 6:00pm

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Please join us, South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club, for our monthly general meeting March 19, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Pizza Company, Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe.

For more information, email Laketahoedems@gmail.com

Sales tax revenues increase in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quarterly reports on the sales tax received by the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County (EDC) were released this week. The quarter ending September 2019 shows the County's taxable sales in the unincorporated area grew by 4.3 percent when compared to the same period in 2018. In South Lake Tahoe, taxable sales grew by 6.0 percent. County-wide including both cities within its boundaries saw a 5.1 percent increase. In comparison, the Sacramento region was up 4.5 percent.

Kudos: Bubbles & Bowties thanks all for another successful Adult Prom

Thank you for making the 6th annual Bubbles and Bowties Adult Prom another successful year!

Because of the support of the people below and the community, we raised $20,000 to help send our local kids to the Nevada Diabetes Association's Camp Buck.

Special thank yous to:

This year we were so lucky to have Kelsey at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel help us book the incredible venue.

Kerry at Blue Sky Events helped up arrange linens to be donated by creative coverings.

Meet Pamela Swartz, Democratic candidate for State Senate

Event Date: 
February 20, 2020 - 6:00pm

Meet Pamela Swartz, Democratic Candidate for State Senate, February 20, 2020 at the Lake Tahoe Pizza Company at 6:00 p.m.

Azul Latin Kitchen raises $11,000 for Tahoe Arts Project

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past year, Azul Latin Kitchen in South Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Village has been fundraising for Tahoe Arts Project (TAP). The fruits of their efforts were presented to TAP during their public Williams Duo concert on Januar 30.

Each year Azul Latin Kitchen selects a local nonprofit to be the recipient of their fundraising for the year. In 2017 it was Tahoe Youth and Family Services, last year Live Violence Free, then in 2019 TAP.

Kudos: Saint Joseph Community Land Trust thanks all for annual dinner

The Saint Joseph Community Land Trust would like to send our warmest appreciation to the many supporters and sponsors of their annual Pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner, which was a huge success.

We especially want to thank the Knights of Columbus who dedicated their evening to providing a delicious, healthy meal, and to greeting and serving each of the over 100 attendees.

South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club

Event Date: 
January 16, 2020 - 6:00pm

Please join our South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club for our general meeting at Lake Tahoe Pizza Company on Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe at 6:00PM in the back room. Please join us to help make a positive difference in our community while advocating for Equality and Progress.

Erasing your carbon footprint, from baby steps to leaps and bounds

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Millions around the world participated in the Global Climate Strike this past September, trying to make their voices heard as they called for action.

A reported 7.6 million people took to the streets, the biggest climate mobilization in history. From small villages to big cities, people spoke, walked, joined hands and used their voices in defense of the climate and an end to reliance on fossil fuels.

South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club

Event Date: 
November 21, 2019 - 6:00pm

Please join us for our monthly meeting, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Lake Tahoe Pizza Company, Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe at 6:00PM, in the back room. Please join us in helping make a positive difference in our community. See what we are about.

Location

Lake Tahoe Pizza Company
Emerald Bay Road South Lake Tahoe, Ca
United States

Exquisite Grill expands into the Tahoe Seasons Resort; Stop by for special food nights

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past ten years, the community has come to know David Mullen and his Exquisite Grill through special events calling for roasted pig and barbeque. Now, the popular caterer is operating out of the Tahoe Seasons Resort in South Lake Tahoe with an expanded menu.

Mullen has been providing room service at the resort along with box lunches and a robust menu for six months, and now, after a busy summer, he is now focusing on specialty nights at the Fireside Bar located in the newly remodeled lobby along with a regular menu.

Hundreds in line as Whole Foods Market opens its doors in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the doors opened at Whole Foods in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning, the line that had wrapped around the building made its way into the much-anticipated store grand opening.

The line started forming at 6:00 a.m.

Learn about history of James Canyon Ranch at next Lake Tahoe Museum Fireside Chat

Event Date: 
November 12, 2019 - 7:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society (LTHS) is holding their next Fireside Chat on Tuesday, November 12 at the Camp Richardson Lodge at 7:00 p.m.

This month's topic is the "History of Harvey's James Canyon Ranch."

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 109 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of August and September 2019:

August (59)

8/1
GREEN EARTH HOME CLEANING

8/2
AC DIKE CO
ENPRO SERVICES
SUPERIOR MECHANICAL SERVICES INC
WILLIAM STAEHLIN STRUCTURAL ENGINE.

8/5
GABRIEL UBIAS CORONA TAXI DRIVER
TEX'S HANDYMAN SERVICE

8/6
CENTRAL PACIFIC ROOFING INC
COMPASS TEAM BLAIR TAHOE
MASSAGE BY MONICA ROSE

8/7
ALPINE EXTERIORS
DARS CABIN IN THE WOODS SHARED HOME
LAKE TAHOE COMM. PRESBY. CHURCH
MOUNTAIN DESERT BUILDERS
RGH CONSTRUCTION LLC

Third annual family-friendly Autumn Carnival at Lake Tahoe AleWorX

Event Date: 
October 19, 2019 - 12:00pm

There will be two family-friendly carnivals this weekend in South Lake Tahoe. Besides the City of South Lake Tahoe's Bijou Bash at Bijou Community Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., there is also the 3rd annual Autumn Carnival at Lake Tahoe AleWorX from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Whole Foods announces grand opening in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
November 6, 2019 - 9:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Whole Foods Market will be opening its doors in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, November 6. The new 28,500 square foot store will have an Opening Day celebration starting at 9:00 a.m. with complimentary refreshments, bites and music before the store opens. The first 300 customers will receive a Whole Foods Market South Lake Tahoe reusable tote bag, as well as a savings card with a mystery value ranging between $5 and $100 and a miniature loaf of bread to honor the Whole Foods Market tradition of breaking bread with the community.

Mt. Tallac High thanks Bread & Broth 4 Kids and the community

Mt. Tallac High School is grateful and honored to be part of such a supportive community.

Much appreciation is extended to all who attended the Mt. Tallac High School annual Community Meet and Greet. Thank you to the many business owners and managers from All Seasons Plumbing & Heating, Harrah’s and Harveys, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, Lake Tahoe Fire Academy, SOS Outreach, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, Azul Latin Kitchen, Base Camp Pizza Co., and the Juvenile Service Council. Thank you also to the LTUSD Board Members and community members who attended.

Fox & Hound reopens after deck fire forced closure in July

STATELINE, Nev. - Popular Kingsbury Grade restaurant, Fox & Hound, has reopened after a small July 9 fire on their deck caused by a generator forced them to close. The restaurant has undergone a complete renovation over the past ten weeks.

For 27 plus years, Fox & Hound has served locals and visitors with great food and a great view of the Carson Valley. They are located near the Ridge Tahoe, Nevada-side ski lifts, Tahoe Rim Trail.

Rocky Point neighborhood meeting on proposed US50 project

Event Date: 
September 18, 2019 - 4:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to attend a forum on the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project on Wednesday, September 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Fern Road cul-de-sac.

The project involves the realignment of US 50, south of the tourist core. Importantly for the City of South Lake Tahoe the project includes a new main street in the Heavenly Village area, it requires new affordable housing units be built before construction can begin, additional parking strategies for the tourist core area, pedestrian, bike, and transit enhancements and other

Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe celebrates Lisa Maloff and end of summer

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In honor of all that the Angel of Tahoe Lisa Maloff does for the community, the Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club held a celebration Friday complete with large bouncy houses, a train, and magic show.

All kids who have been attending BGCLT in South Lake Tahoe this summer were on had to enjoy the party provided by Lisa, something she has now done for three years. Besides all the fun and games, the kids were also treated to pizza, hot dogs, watermelon and ice pops.

Basecamp Pizza raises $17,250 for Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A year-long fundraising effort by the staff and management at Basecamp Pizza has netted $17,250 for the Lake Tahoe Education Foundation (LTEF).

On Monday, August 12, the popular restaurants in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe presented members of LTEF with a check.

Kids on Lime scooters take over lane of Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe; One struck by car

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 13-year-old boy on a Lime Scooter was hit by a car Tuesday night as he was riding it in the fast lane on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe.

According to South Lake Tahoe Police Department Sgt. Nick Carlquist, a group of about one-half dozen kids on scooters were heading west on the highway in the #2 lane, or better known as the slow lane of the road. They completely took the lane over said Carlquist, forcing drivers into the other lanes and causing a traffic hazard.

Sales tax revenues increase in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The winter of 2019 was a good one for both South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County retailers, ski resorts, restaurants and others whose businesses collect sales tax, including online retailers selling goods in the area.

The first sales tax report for 2019 has been released, with $2,580,475 in gross receipts in South Lake Tahoe during Q4/Q1 and $11,976,387 in the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County. During the same two-quarter period the year before, tax revenues were $2,390,631 and $9,925,645 respectively.

Winners announced in annual Optimist Day in Paradise Duck Races

The Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe recently held a fun and successful Day in Paradise at Tahoe Paradise Park. Part of the day's festivities were the duck races with 156 decorated business entries.

The Business Duck Best of Show went to Lukin's Water Company and they chose to donate their $100 prize money to High Sierra Softball. First runner up was Base Camp Pizza, followed by SLT Mini-Storage with both of their entries in the top four, and honorable mentions went to Soroptimists International of Tahoe Sierra and Azul Latin Kitchen.

Florida man arrested in Meyers on charges stemming from alleged stalking and criminal threats

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - An Ormond Beach, Florida man is sitting in the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe on charges of stalking, carrying a concealed weapon and vandalism.

On June 24, detectives from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) began an around-the-clock investigation of an interstate stalking and criminal threats case. The case involved credible and serious threats against the victim’s life according to EDSO.

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 91 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of March and April 2019:

March

3/4
MANZANITA 5 PLEX RENTAL
HUI HUI XIU MASSAGE THERAPIST
KMART
NESTLE TOLL HOUSE CAFE BY CHIP
SULLIVAN SHARED HOME RENTAL

3/6
FARRY SHARED HOME RENTAL
SAVAGE LANDSCAPERS
THE ISLAND SHARED HOME RENTAL

3/7
GOOD KIDS PEDIATRIC

3/11
DREU MURIN PRODUCTIONS
KIZ CONSTRUCTION INC
RIVA ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING

3/12
BRH CONSTRUCTION

Kudos: Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra thanks Elegant Evening supporters

Dear Community, The sold-out 30th annual Elegant Evening 2019 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our special appeal for Challenge Day was met and exceeded!

Kelly Jay Arnold ~ 1963 -2019

The memory of Kelly Arnold will be celebrated at a gathering of his friends at the American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe on May 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Kelly Jay Arnold, 56, of South Lake Tahoe, California died from a brain abscess on April 1, 2019, in Reno, Nevada.

Kelly was born in Greeley, Colorado on March 24, 1963 to Gerald and Dorothy (Bartlett) Arnold. Growing up he was active in Boy Scouts and attended John Evans and Greeley Central High School.

Bread & Broth celebrates 30 years, volunteers and Father Grace just before his death

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

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.

Keep Tahoe Blue Earth Day volunteers gather 750 pounds of trash and 6000 cigarette butts

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 60 people volunteered at the 5th annual South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Cleanup on Monday, April 23. They removed 750 pounds of trash which equals to 1,047 gallons of littler, as well as over 6,000 cigarette butts in just three hours.

As the warmer weather continues to melt snow, trash is being exposed. Not only is this an unsightly mess it can also be a hazard to wildlife and the lake's clarity.

Base Camp Pizza and LTEF team up for fundraiser supporting local youth

Event Date: 
May 15, 2019 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and Base Camp Pizza have teamed up together to "Go to Bat For Our Kids" by holding a fundraiser at popular pizza spot in the Heavenly Village on Wednesday, May 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy dinner for a good cause with all proceeds going towards enrichment grants for Lake Tahoe Unified School District students in grades K-12.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and another Beautiful Spring Like Day… Temps will warm up on the Slopes, affecting the Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder, and will be softening with warm temps… Use the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Another Sunday Funday on the Slopes… Some Fresh Snow reported at a few resorts in the upper elevations… Continued chance of Snow Showers today. Winds are impacting lifts at Heavenly, Squaw & Alpine… Winter Storm Watch goes in to effect tomorrow thru Wednesday… Take your good flat light lens goggles today! Have patience in lines… All roadways are cleared, with exception Hwy 88: R2 / Mt Rose Hwy 431: R2… Make it a Fun Day… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Pizza for Pups raising funds for Animal Coalition of Tahoe

Event Date: 
February 26, 2019 - 6:00pm

The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding "Pizza for Pups," their annual fundraiser at Blue Dog Pizza Midtown, on Tuesday, February 26.

For just $12, you will enjoy a buffet of some of Blue Dog's most popular pizzas, plus a free raffle ticket. (Kids under 12 are just $5.00.) Additional raffle tickets are just $1.00.

The rest of Blue Dog's menu and their large selection of beer and wine will be available for purchase.

There are two sittings for dinner, 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Azul Latin Kitchen raises almost $17,000 for Live Violence Free in 2018

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each year Azul Latin Kitchen selects a local nonprofit to be the recipient of their fundraising for the year. In 2018, Live Violence Free (LVF) was the recipient of that generosity and today were presented a check for $16,917.50 at a ceremony at Lake Tahoe Community College.

The popular restaurant in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe had Tahoe Youth & Family Services as their nonprofit of choice last year and Tahoe Arts Project will get the funds in 2019.

Tahoe Art League Open House

Event Date: 
January 26, 2019 - 4:30pm

Tahoe Art League Gallery open house and membership renewal party will offer free pizza and drink. Members will be on hand to answer questions about the organization, the gallery and how to become a member or renew memberships.

Location

Tahoe Art League Gallery
3062 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Beautiful Sunday Funday ahead… All Resorts are mostly in Full Operation with all lifts & runs open. Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 36F-41F. (26F-31F on the Slopes). East Winds 10-15 mph.

TONIGHT: Clear in the evening, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows 14F-24F. Northeast Winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT:

Annual Christmas Bird Count in Lake Tahoe Sunday

Event Date: 
December 16, 2018 - 8:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is widely regarded as the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world. Each year, from December 14 through January 5, tens of thousands of volunteers across the county head out into the winter to count birds for a day. This tradition goes back to 1900, and in the intervening years, these birders have built a database on bird populations that is unmatched by any other wildlife census.

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