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Pet of the Week: Jasmine
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/06/2016 - 8:36pmThis week's pet of the week is Jasmine, a sweet six-year-old cat that loves cuddles and lots of love.
Poor Jasmine as been at the shelter for far too long and really needs her forever home!
Come visit Jasmine at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925. For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Ask Henry: 8 things to NOT do to your cat.
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 8:12pmDon’t ignore flea and heartworm treatments
From dorm room to saving lives, South Tahoe High grad going big with global expansion of H2H
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 11:19amHealth 2 Humanity Corp.(H2H), a hygiene products company started by 2013 South Tahoe High grad, and current Chapman University student John Cefalu, is taking another step forward in helping people around the world with a newly launched crowdfunding campaign.
H2H plans to use funds raised in the campaign to further expand globally their hygiene solutions in developing countries with their sustainable product and #NoMoreDirtyHands campaign.
Will buprenorphine and probuphine be the end to opioid addiction?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 7:18pmHeadlines, both regionally and nationally are full of the message: Opioid addiction is sweeping the country and its out of control. With the death of musical artist Prince of an opioid overdose, the stigma of the addiction to strong prescription pain pills has been erased. It isn't a poor person's problem, it isn't an unemployed person's problem, it isn't a metropolitan problem. It is a problem in South Lake Tahoe, Reno, the west and the whole country.
Letter to the Editor: Why vote for Bernie Sanders
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 11:55amIn a representative democracy, the system the United States supposedly has, the policy making is controlled by the representatives elected by the people. The idea behind representative democracy is that people will elect representatives that will serve their best interest. However, in the United States the funding for election campaigns is provided by large corporations, banks, and a handful of wealthy individuals that results in the election of representatives who serve the best interests of the large corporations, banks, and wealthy individuals.
It’s not too late: Understanding depressive disorders
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 9:26pmThe common stressors of everyday life can result in feelings of sadness. But if a person feels sad more days than not and it causes a difference in social, academic, and occupational functioning, it may be signs of a depressive disorder. The day may feel heavy or overwhelming, a person may lose track of time or forget what is important, and things that used to cause joy and pleasure no longer bring happiness. The steps to feel better may seem impossible, but it’s never too late to get support.
Commonly reported signs and symptoms of depressive disorders include:
Get free screening during Posture Awareness Month
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 5:21pmThere are negative health complications that are a result of bad posture, so the month of May has been deemed "Posture Awareness Month."
In response to this focus, Dr. Joshua Welch of South Lake Tahoe is offering free posture screenings thru May, 2016 at Safe Haven Chiropractic. Included is a free report and exercises to reverse poor posture in young children and adults.
“Maintaining correct posture and correct alignment is one of the foundations to healthy living," said Welch. "It can reduce injuries, decrease flare-ups and allow athletes to maintain elite performance.”
Column: Community collaborates to bridge workforce issues
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 9:35pmLast week, March 15th and 16th, an estimated 75 volunteers participated in the South Shore Business Walk coordinated by the Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe Prosperity Center, El Dorado County, and the Lake Tahoe Adult Education Consortium to collect workforce data from local businesses.
Time change can lead to sleepy drivers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 6:48pmWith most of the country turning their clocks back and switching to Daylight Saving Time on March 13, the National Sleep Foundation is leading the observation of National Sleep Awareness Week to highlight the importance of drivers being aware of the potential dangers of the time shift.
“Many people have a hard time adjusting to the time change, and it can affect their driving,” CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. “Even the most careful drivers become confused and use poor judgment when they are sleepy.”
South Lake Tahoe is not immune to Human Trafficking
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 6:13pmThis is part two in a series of a look into Human Trafficking in South Lake Tahoe.
Human trafficking. Its not just a Third World problem, its not just a big city problem, and its not a poor or rich problem. There are millions around the world who are victims to human trafficking, a business that is estimated to be a $32 billion industry.
And its happening in our backyard.
The facts are sobering.
Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at the Crystal Bay Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 1:58pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2016 - 8:00pm Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at The Crystal Bay Club, Nev., on May 8 at 8:00 p.m. Emi Sunshine LIVE at the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room! Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM.
$15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of the show • 21+
Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, 14 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
(775) 833-6333
www.crystalbaycasino.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1067584199952160/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1700505396BA0D98
Lake Tahoe 'discovered' by John C. Fremont on Valentine's Day, 1844
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/13/2016 - 10:43pmIt was 174 years ago, on Valentine's Day in 1844, when John C. Frémont and Charles Preuss “discovered” Lake Tahoe as they were making the first crossing across the Sierra Nevada in winter. The pair had been hired by Congress to explore the Colombia River region to the Pacific Ocean with famous scouts Kit Carson and Thomas Fitzpatrick.
Senate Bill designed to fight addiction gaining momentum
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 3:39pmThe Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) will “make a real difference for families and communities” struggling with drug addiction, U.S. Senator Rob Portman of Ohio said Saturday. He spoke about the bill, which has bipartisan support, in a weekly Republican address.
“This epidemic does not discriminate,” Senator Portman said. “Zip codes don’t matter. It’s affecting our cities, suburban areas, and rural counties. Young or old, rich, middle class or poor, black, white, Hispanic or Asian. The grip of addiction affects all of us.”
CHP advises winter tourists not utilize side roads to circumvent traffic
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 2:42pmWinter has been welcomed back to the Lake Tahoe basin after a few years of drought and less-than-average snowfall, but a resurgence of winter brings with it not only more visitors to enjoy the snow, but poor traveling conditions for the driver.
Kudos: Ameriprise Financial volunteers feed hungry
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 7:16pmEvery year in November, Ameriprise Financial advisors and employees participate in national days of service in partnership with Feeding America. This effort centers around helping the 49 million Americans, including 16 million children and 5.3 million seniors who face hunger in the U.S.
On November 9th, the South Lake Tahoe Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. office sponsored a Bread & Broth “Adopt A Day of Nourishment”, organized by Rick Gross, to join this nationwide effort to feed the hungry.
South Lake Tahoe Police warn of possible illegal dental activity
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 2:30pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department has received unspecific information about someone in South Lake Tahoe performing basic dental work without a proper dental office or licenses. A check with two local dentists indicates that some people have needed dental repair work after receiving substandard dentistry possibly occurring in someone’s kitchen. It appears that such activity would function as a “cash” business and prey on the vulnerabilities of the poor.
The police department asks:
Opinion: Trial and Error City Government
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 4:25pmThe recent reversal of sign ordinance fees reflects on the poor leadership of South Lake Tahoe’s government. After an eruption of dissent from the business community, the City had to reverse its onerous sign permit fees and acquiesce to the demands of the business community.
Batwa Pygmies being helped by locals and the Kellerman Foundation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/22/2015 - 5:21pmEvent Date:
July 23, 2015 - 7:30am
Find out about the Batwa Pygmies from Uganda at the next meeting of the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra on Thursday, July 22 at 7:30 a.m.
Dr. Scott Kellerman is in South Lake Tahoe to share information about the work he, and the Kellerman Foundation, have been doing in Uganda. Kellerman and his wife Carol have been working to empower the Batwa pygmies to break the cycle of poverty and poor health since 2001.
"Knuckleheads" on the 7th Hole make it the fun place to be
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 10:42pmWhat started as a small group of guys from Sacramento coming to South Lake Tahoe for a fun time at celebrity golf has turned into an iconic. must-be-at part of the whole American Century Golf Championship experience.
Grand Jury findings on El Dorado County Public Defender and Probation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 9:53pmLast year, the El Dorado County Grand Jury found that the workplace environment of the South Lake Tahoe Probation Department was "toxic." That report also said, "Officers were being micromanaged, a clique system of disparate groups had formed
wherein out of favor clique members were unfairly disciplined at times. Those things lead to poor morale and perhaps reduced productiveness at the South Lake Tahoe Probation Office."
The 2014-15 Grand Jury followed up with the department to see if things had changed.
Homeless in High School
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 3:34pmHomelessness has many faces. Some are old, some are young. It affects all races, religions, and sexes. It can be triggered by a poor economy, inconsistent work, a medical catastrophe, and death of a family member. In the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), there are 246 homeless students (1).
I recently sat down with one of those students to understand a day in the life of a homeless student.
Over 300 participate in the South Lake Tahoe Polio Walk
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2015 - 9:46pmCommunity members joined Rotarians on Saturday as they walked the streets of South Lake Tahoe to show support and raise awareness of Rotary International’s effort to eradicate polio in the world. Over 300 people joined in the 3k walk which proceeded along Highway 50 in Stateline, past Edgewood Tahoe, by Lakeside Beach and back to the beginning at the corner of Stateline Avenue and Highway 50 at McP's Taphouse.
Letters to the Editor: Yet Another Fee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 10:55pmTo City Manager of South Lake Tahoe, City Council
RE: motel housing
Honorable City Manager and City Council,
I am writing to you out of concern about the possible new ordinance regarding motel housing. In the past six years I have been involved with working for and advising various properties. The seven different properties opened my eyes to a separate part of our community that goes mostly unnoticed.
Over four million Californians have suspended driver's licenses
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2015 - 6:08pmUnpaid traffic fines and mushrooming fees have left 4.2 million Californians with suspended driver’s licenses — more than one-sixth of the licenses issued statewide — with poor people the hardest-hit, according to a newly published study that criticizes policies that take drivers off the road because of debts they can’t pay.
Walk to End Polio being held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2015 - 10:04pmEvent Date:
May 16, 2015 - 9:00am
Everyone in the community is invited to Walk to End Polio, a 3k event being held in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Join Rotarians, non-Rotarians, young and old, locals and visitors on a 3K walk to raise awareness, and funds, to end Polio.
If you were around in the middle of the 20th century, you may remember that tens of thousands of Americans were stricken by poliomyelitis, also known as Polio. This disease attacks the central nervous system and often leaves its victims partially or fully paralyzed.
El Dorado County statistics: Near top in healthiest, alcohol issues and DUI fatalities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 1:26pmThere was both good and bad news in the message released by El Dorado County today. For the fifth consecutive year, El Dorado County has ranked among the top ten healthiest counties statewide in an annual report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The "County Health Rankings" report, released on March 25, 2015, ranked El Dorado County 7th healthiest among the 57 ranked counties in California.
City of South Lake Tahoe wants to create long term occupancy ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/05/2015 - 12:08amMotels and hotels being used for long term occupancy is a problem across the country and South Lake Tahoe is no different.
Of the 120 motels and hotels in the city limits, 58 of them are being used for long term occupancy. 1,300 rooms are now rented for long periods of time. These units were not built for people to live in long term as there is no refrigeration or cooking facilities, and many times there are families living in a room meant for just two people for a night or two.
Fresh Food and Fresh Air: The Latest Healthy Heart Recommendations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/28/2015 - 10:16amIn January 2015, new studies in the Journal of American College of Cardiology and JAMA Internal Medicine discussed heart disease. Some findings are familiar: poor diet, an inactive lifestyle, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, and obesity are all linked to heart disease. But another risk factor is gaining attention: chronic inflammation.
South Lake Tahoe Police looking for suspects in five burglaries
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 11:12amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department is investigating several burglaries in the "Y" area of the city that occurred over the last two days.
On Wednesday, October 22 at 11:15 p.m., SLT Police responded to an alarm at the K-Mart Garden Center where they found the front glass door smashed in. Two suspects attempted to steal the cash registers but stole cash instead. They fled on foot and witnesses described the suspects as males wearing grey hooded sweatshirts.
South Lake Tahoe customer experience training for business owners
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/21/2014 - 8:11pmHow to give customers a great experience will be the focus of a workshop given by the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce and City of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, October 1.
In a time when customers expect even more from those they choose to business with this subject is very important for all South Lake Tahoe business owners.
Firefighters have put a line around 89% of the King Fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/14/2014 - 3:43pm9/28/14 10:00 p.m. update: 4,420 firefighters and support staff are still on the scene of the 97.099 acre King Fire which is now 89% contained.
After 4 days of precipitation with accumulations of 1-3 inches, fire spread has been halted, however heat remains in the heavier fuels and in the heavy duff sheltered from the rain under the dense timber canopy. As the weather turns warm and dry over the next several days, expect to see an increase in fire activity and smoke production; however spread potential is extremely low, doe to the successful suppression efforts.
Op/Ed: Proposition 46 - A Harmful Direction for Patients
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 8:59pmBackers of California Proposition 46 claim it will protect the patient and reduce patient harm. While the initiative argues patient safeguards and seems well-intended, the proposition is flawed and costly. If passed as written, Proposition 46 would discourage doctors from working in California, jeopardize patient privacy, and increase patient and government healthcare costs.
5th Annual Peaks & Paws to raise money for Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 10:31pmEvent Date:
August 23, 2014 - 11:00am
If you're ready for a day of fun in the sun with music, entertainment, beer, wine and dog-centered activities, then the 5th annual Peaks & Paws Festival is for you. This event is one of Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe's biggest fundraiser of the year. It will be held on Saturday, August 23 at the Village at Squaw Valley from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Leashed canine companions are welcome to attend.
Lake Tahoe concert line-up for August
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 10:44pmAugust 01 Leche De Tigre / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
Young Shakespeare: "As You Like It" @ Valhalla Boathouse
Theater
The Novelists @ The Beacon
Straight Jacket @ Himmel Haus
DJ Enfo @ Peek Tahoe
Tressa Bell @ 968 Park
the Wrinkle @ King's Beach
Lisa Marie Johnston @ Cottonwood bar and grill
Ana Popovitch w/ The Steepwater Band @ Crystal Bay Club
August 1-2 Ashley Red @ Cabo Wabo
August 02 LADY GAGA Artpop Ball w/ Lady Starlight @ Harvey's Outdoor
Amphitheatre
Naive Melodies / Patrick Walsch @ heavenly Village
South Lake Tahoe Teens Signing Pledges to Not Drink or Drive With Drinkers on Prom Night
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 10:32pmThe facts are startling, and, for lack of a better work, sobering. Studies show that 11% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. is done so by youth aged 11 to 20, below the legal drinking age.
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more than tobacco and illicit drugs according to the Center for Disease Control, and is responsible for more than 4,300 annual deaths among underage youth.
The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the past 30 days:
39% drank some amount of alcohol.
22% binge drank.
Kingsbury Grade Closes to Valley Traffic Thursday; Bus Ridership to be Monitored
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:21pmMay 1 is here, and than means road construction on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) which is closing off through traffic to the Carson Valley is also here.
Free Driver Safety Class Offered by the CHP
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 10:30pmEvent Date:
May 6, 2014 - 6:00pm
Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created in an effort to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.
Stateline Prepares for New Year's Eve Celebrants
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 8:12pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is making preparations for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
What's In Your Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 11:29amEvent Date:
September 19, 2013 (All day)
Dr. Selina Wang of the UC Davis Olive Center will present her research into olive oil quality standards as well as new developments at the Olive Center.
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013
Time: No-host bar opens 5:30 p.m. Presentation begins 6 p.m.
Location: Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
Cost: $5 donation suggested
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of August 1-6
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 7:58pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Aug. 1-6.
May brings live theater to Lake Tahoe's MontBleu Showroom with performances of 'Motherhood Out Loud'
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 9:42amEvent Date:
May 9, 2013 - 7:30pm
Where else have you been able to entrust the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers and local Lake Tahoe talent? Motherhood Out Loud will take the stage at MontBleu May 9, and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and May 12 at 3 p.m. It is a moving hilarious theatrical event perfect for a Mother’s Day weekend outing. Go here for tickets, call (530) 541-4975 or stop by the MontBleu Box Office.
United Way partners with grants to help Lake Tahoe area agencies
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 10:59amSeveral Lake Tahoe area nonprofit organizations and agencies will receive financial aid this year through partnerships announced Monday by the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
The partnerships are aimed to address issues identified in each of the Lake Tahoe area communities, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
Flu shot doing a poor job of protecting elderly
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 3:16pmATLANTA - It turns out this year's flu shot is doing a startlingly dismal job of protecting senior citizens, the most vulnerable age group.The vaccine is proving only 9 percent effective in people ...
Flu shot doing a poor job of protecting elderly
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 3:16pmATLANTA - It turns out this year's flu shot is doing a startlingly dismal job of protecting senior citizens, the most vulnerable age group.The vaccine is proving only 9 percent effective in people ...
Sen. Harry Reid addresses 2013 Nevada Legislature (full text)
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 8:30pmNevada son and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature today in Carson City. Here is the text of his speech:
Don Q's weekly fishing report for Feb. 6-12
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 4:55amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 6-12.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Jan. 2-9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:14amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Jan. 2-9:
Authorities prepare for Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve party at Stateline
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 11:55amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is readying itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe beginning Monday, Dec. 31. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nev.
Due to the ordinarily high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during the event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive.
Big fish caught at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 11:55amBelow is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 12-18. We want to note a big fish caught by Eric St. Denis of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., pictured above. Eric caught a 28-pound, 9-ounce Mackinaw trout at Lake Tahoe on Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Photos courtesy of Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters.
The Lake Tahoe record for Mackinaw Trout is a 37-pound, 6-ounce (44 inches in length) trophy caught by Robert Aronsen, way back in 1974. To date, only a handful of Macks have been caught that have weighed 30 pounds or more.
House to consider limited GOP immigration bill
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 6:00amWASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans still smarting from their poor showing among Hispanics in the presidential election are planning a vote next week on immigration legislation that would both expa...