south lake tahoe
KUDOS & KINDESS: Thanks for creating awareness
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 10:22amI would like to thank Rusty Hollis from the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center for using our posters, flyers and information to promote awareness for November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. I w...
Stateline residents show up in force for post office closure meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 10:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday night's meeting at Zephyr Cove post office was packed with more than 100 Stateline residents, voicing concerns and anger over the potential closure of the Stat...
What are you thankful for?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 11:26amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - In November, the Tribune asked our Facebook fans to talk about what they were thankful for. In response, more than a dozen people sent messages about their family, frie...
It's not too late to get the flu vaccine
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 6:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Public Health Division of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency has wrapped up its community flu clinics for the season, and is now offering low-cost ...
Barton invites community to celebrate memories of loved ones
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 6:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual "Tree of Remembrance" Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and the Barton Foundation and will take place this December in South Lake Tahoe and the Cars...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Highway Patrol says 'thanks' for turkey drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 6:16pmThe California Highway Patrol Turkey Drive on Nov. 19 was very successful, collecting 70 turkeys. The CHP South Lake Tahoe Area would like to thank Sam Coolbaugh and Bijou Safeway for providing our...
Deadline to adopt a family approaching
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 6:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the holiday's right around the corner, many local families with few resources are struggling to rebuild their lives after experiencing violence and are solely focuse...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Dames say thank you
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:44pmThe Tahoe Derby Dames would love to extend a heart-felt thank you to the always helpful and supportive city of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation, each of our generous sponsors, our fanatically ...
TRPA committee endorses new permitting approach
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 10:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Regional Plan Update Committee of the TRPA Governing Board took a step forward this week in moving toward a different permitting system at Tahoe where many parcel-by-...
Forest Service urges proper disposal of woodstove, fireplace ashes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 10:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is cautioning people to follow proper procedures for discarding woodstove and fireplace ashes, after responding to two...
Schools around the South Shore celebrate Thanksgiving with feasts of their own
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 10:11amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Schools around the South Shore are getting the jump on those Thursday Thanksgiving dinners with turkey feasts all their own."I think it's important to celebrate what w...
Judge taking a month to rule on Kindertown's future
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:23amKindertown Day Care will remain closed as El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Warren Stracener reviews charge brought against the South Lake Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../judge-taking-a-month-t...
City to dismiss parking tickets from annual feast
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 6:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe will dismiss 10 parking tickets issued to attendees of an annual meal to feed the hungry following a misunderstanding, according to city officials.The ti...
Illinois man takes home poker event's biggest prize
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 6:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After 12 days and more than 30 poker tournaments, it was Carpentersville, Ill. resident Bryan Schultz who took down the 2011/2012 World Series of Poker Harveys Lake Ta...
James Coleman Foff — 1953-2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 2:33pmJim Foff, former owner of the Fantasy Inn in South Lake Tahoe, died Nov. 16. He was 58. James Coleman Foff was an active member in the lodging community, having been a past president of the South Lake...
Restaurant owner gambles on moving to more
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 2:33pmUnable to come to an agreement with his landlord on Ski Run Boulevard, Dodd decided to move his 20-year-old Scusa's restaurant to Highway 50 in the middle of South Lake Tahoe where he had been ope...
James Coleman Foff — 1953-2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 2:15pmJim Foff, former owner of the Fantasy Inn in South Lake Tahoe, died Nov. 16. He was 58. James Coleman Foff was an active member in the lodging community, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../james-coleman-fof...
$100,000 from American Century Championship available to South Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The American Century Championship is keeping $100,000 in the community that helps make the annual event a success. Livestrong, the celebrity golf tournament's nationally ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Dames say thank you
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:49amThe Tahoe Derby Dames would love to extend a heart-felt thank you to the always helpful and supportive city of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation, each of our generous sponsors, our fanatically ...
Turkey contest winners announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jessica Roberts and Jonny Red will receive a 14- to 16-pound turkey from Overland Meat & Seafood Company each for winning the Tribune's Thanksgiving Thankful Contest.Robe...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you from Spc. Garrett Fant's family
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:44amGarrett's family wants to extend a heart-felt thank you to the community of South Lake Tahoe for the support you gave us after the loss of our beloved son, Spc. Garrett A. Fant. We are truly blesse...
Offenbacher talks Tahoe Adventure Film Festival and Flying Wild in Alaska
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:41am
It has been quite a year for Lake Tahoe's outdoor adventure tribal elder Todd Offenbacher. The film festival founder, Lake Tahoe TV host, mountaineer and unofficial statesmen of all things uniquely outdoors has been to the Arctic Circle, just returned from a trip to Antarctica, and will be featured in two segments on the popular Discovery Channel program Flying Wild in Alaska.
Parking tickets issued to people at community
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:25amPeople attending and volunteering at the annual community Thanksgiving Dinner at Grace Hall have one less thing to be thankful for – the South Lake Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../parking-tickets-i...
Motorcycle Club and Christmas Cheer bring Thanksgiving to Those in Need
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:49pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2011 (All day) The Brotherhood Motorcycle Club of South Lake Tahoe will have their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner giveaway at 10am at Sierra Community Church located at 1165 Sierra Blvd on Wednesday November 23rd. Thanks to our Hogg Wild XVI event we raised enough money to give 50 complete Turkey dinners to those in need in our community through Christmas Cheer.
Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:42pmBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.
Kirkwood to open this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 4:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kirkwood Mountain Resort will honor 2011/2012 season passes from any resort for two "preview weekends" beginning this Friday, according to a Monday statement.The resort w...
Kirkwood to open this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 4:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kirkwood Mountain Resort will honor 2011/2012 season passes from any resort for two "preview weekends" beginning this Friday, according to a Monday statement.The resort w...
Music Festivals, Entertainment and Fireworks on tap over holidays at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:09pm
By the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Lake Tahoe South is New Year’s celebration central with Snow Globe, a three-day outdoor music festival with over 40 world-class musicians on three main stages, firework shows, combined with a myriad of outdoor recreation, entertainment and nightlife, providing action-packed holiday season for kids of all ages.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:07pmThe Adidas store at the Factory Stores at the Y in South Lake Tahoe is closing Dec. 25 or Dec. 26, according to a sales clerk. Still no word on what store will ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippe...
Photos: Heavenly opens
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 10:55amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort Saturday morning, signaling the official kick-off to another Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard season.--Photos: Heavenly ope...
Bookworks holds pre-Christmas sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bookworks, a non-profit book store owned and operated by the Family Resource Center, is hosting a pre-Christmas Sale.Selected hardcover novels are $2 each or three for $5...
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:48amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The fourth annual Blue Ribbon Award winners were announced Thursday, recognizing and honoring the achievements and impact of businesses in South Shore. Awards in eight...
AAA says drowsy driving could be deadly
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety wants to raise awareness among all drivers of the seriousness of this deadly and very common practice behind the wheel. A new AAA Fo...
Care packages for troops beings put together
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:28am3 at the American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to help pack up the packages for the troops. Patty Smith, mother of Sgt. Timothy Smith who died in Iraq in 2008, is spearhead...
Thankfulness — the No. 1 ingredient in a feast for 300
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:28amIt's Sunday afternoon and the kitchen at Grace Hall in South Lake Tahoe is a bevy of activity in preparation for tonight's annual community Thanksgiving dinner. With 275 people served last yea...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:28amTahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on November 21st, 2011 | no responses. Ruff is a true little mutt – Dachshund? Shih Tzu? Terrier? With those ears, Chihua...
Care packages for troops beings put together
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 2:00amCare packages will be assembled Dec. 3 at the American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to help pack up the packages for the troops. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../care-packages-...
Women's Domestic Violence Support Group
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 10:23pm
The recently re-named Live Violence Free organization (formerly South Lake Tahoe Women's Center) has weekly support groups on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30 pm - for those with domestic violence issues or concerns. Childcare is available.
Annual See's Candy Sales for SLT Cancer League
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 9:19pmThe South Lake Tahoe Cancer League's Annual sale of See's Candies begins this week and continues daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Profits from the fundraiser will help local residents undergoing treatment for cancer with transportation, home cleaning and grants.
For more information on the Cancer League, contact (530)544-1306.
Bread & Broth - Second Serving at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:28pmCome to Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church for FREE weekly Bread & Broth - Second Serving from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Special Holiday Meals featured for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
Bread & Broth is an all-volunteer program to feed the hungry in the South Lake Tahoe community. A hot, well-balanced meal is provided once a week at no charge to anyone who comes through the doors. Bread & Broth includes volunteers of all faiths and nationalities, and meals are served without regard to religion, race, age, or financial situation.
Bread & Broth Monday Meal Service
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:18pmCome to St. Theresa's Church for FREE weekly Bread & Broth Meal and Service from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Bread & Broth is an all-volunteer program to feed the hungry in the South Lake Tahoe community. A hot, well-balanced meal is provided once a week at no charge to anyone who comes through the doors. Bread & Broth includes volunteers of all faiths and nationalities, and meals are served without regard to religion, race, age, or financial situation.
City to recycle old truck
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 7:51pmBy Li Terrell
At the Nov. 1 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, there was a decision passed to use grant money from the state of California to purchase a new hybrid vehicle for use in the citywide recycling program.
The new Chevy Silverado hybrid is valued at $39,000, gets 20 miles to the gallon and will reduce emissions compared to the old truck currently in use. However, a lively discussion of whether the purchase would give the wrong impression regarding the city’s fiscal responsibility ensued.
Community Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 7:23pmJoin Santa, and his elves for this Annual Community Holiday Celebration Friday, December 2 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Sponsored by the Lake Tahoe visitors Authority.
3 fire captains in South Tahoe to be promoted
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:13pmThree captains in the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department are being promoted to shift commander a new position since the rank of battalion chief was done away ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../3-fire-captains...
Women's center launching Adopt-a-Family program
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:03pmFor the 11th year in a row, the South Lake Tahoe Women's Center is organizing an opportunity for community members and businesses to come together and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../womens-center-la...
Crime free housing program marking successes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:03pmShe became the second multifamily housing property in South Lake Tahoe to be fully certified in the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. The program was ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../crime-free-housing-pr...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:03pmSarah Hussong-Johnson has been appointed director of engineering for South Lake Tahoe. • Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Northstar offer ski lessons ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-l...
South Lake Tahoe to light holiday tree, menorah
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 6:03pmLake Tahoe Visitors Authority winter tree is Dec. 2 from 5-7pm at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center (3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.). Instead of standing outside the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-lake-ta...
Occupy in Black and White
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 3:32pm
The Occupy Wall Street movement reaches South Lake Tahoe as several supporters stage a general assembly on Friday to raise awareness. The Facebook page can be found here. Photos submitted by South Lake Tahoe photographer Sugarwolf.
Heavenly opens for 2011-12 ski and snowboard season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 9:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning, signaling the official kick-off to another Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard season.Ecstatic ...
