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July 2014 in Tahoe: Billy Ray Cyrus, Sinbad, Carrie Underwood, Train

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

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

Between June 13 and June 19, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 159 calls.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

6/13
Driving on a suspended or revoked license in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 100 block of College Way

6/14
DUI in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in the 3400 block of Spruce
DUI at Dunlap Drive & Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a suspended or revoked license at Wildwood Way & Ruby Way

6/15

Doggie Day at Cove East

Event Date: 
June 22, 2014 - 11:30am

Join the California Tahoe Conservancy and Lake Tahoe Humane Society - S.P.C.A. in celebrating the dog days of summer with Doggie Day festivities at Cove East Beach on Sunday, June 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This free event will feature raffle prizes, educational points and dog-related contests. Every leashed pooch in attendance will leave with a free Frisbee too! Trail access to Cove East beach begins at the end of Venice Drive near the Tahoe Keys Marina.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

Between May 29 and June 5, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 178 calls.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

5/29
Warrant at LaSalle Ave & Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery in the 4000 block of Manzanita
Petty Theft in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burglary in the 3800 block of Bridle Rd

5/30
"Other" Misdemeanor at Cedar & Friday Avenues
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Resisting in the 1000 block of Sonora

5/31
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Elwood Ave
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

Late Night Runners in South Lake Tahoe for Reno-Tahoe Odyssey

Runners with lights and reflective gear ran through South Lake Tahoe Friday night as part of the 10th Annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey relay race. Drivers in town might have seen the blinking arrows, informing runners of the route. Others in town reported seeing the bonfires and groups of people stationed where runners were changed. The Beachcomber Inn housed one team for a quick nap and shower before they headed to the finish.

RIbbon Cutting at Welcome Home Shoppe, Gifts & Decor

Event Date: 
June 4, 2014 - 4:00pm

The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting at the new South Lake Tahoe business, Welcome Home Shoppe Gifts & Decor on June 4 at 4 p.m.

The shop features unique gifts and home decor.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will feature wine and appetizers. Welcome Home will pay the sales tax on any items purchased at the time.

The new boutique is located in the log cabin at 2777 Lake Tahoe Blvd (in front of Tahoe Keys Cafe and adjacent to the car wash).

Learn About Lake Tahoe Invasive Species and Programs That Combat Them During Public Forum

Event Date: 
May 22, 2014 - 5:00pm

A free public forum is being held by the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinating Committee on the north shore next week.

Waterline Project in the State Streets Area of South Lake Tahoe; Tahoe Keys Traffic Impacts

Construction has begun on the 2014 State Streets Waterline Replacement Project.

This project will improve water quality, quantity, pressures and, most importantly, will enhance firefighting capability in the State Streets neighborhood. The project will consist of installation of a 12” main on Tahoe Keys Blvd. and 6” mains on Idaho Ave., Wyoming Ave., Montana Ave., Utah Ave., Colorado Ave., Arizona Ave., Texas Ave., and Jeffery St. In addition to the water mains, fire hydrants will be installed at approximately 500 foot intervals to provide better fire protection.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

For the week of April 11 through April 17, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 151 calls.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

4/11
Resisting in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Road
Warrant in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd
"Other" misdemeanor in the 1100 block of Rufus Allen Blvd
Drunk in Public at Emerald Bay Rd & C Street

4/12
Drug Offense in the 1100 block of Melba Drive
Trespassing in the 900 block of Modesto Avenue
DUI at Ski Run Blvd & Larch Avenue

4/13

South Lake Tahoe Road Construction Season Starts

It's long been joked that South Lake Tahoe has two seasons: winter and road construction.

Get ready for the latter as it's time to begin the South Lake Tahoe projects.

At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Jim Marino, the City's Assistant Public Works Director, outlined all 13 different projects happening within city limits this year.

On the photos in this story you'll their locations, and which ones are deemed to create the heaviest traffic as a result of closing intersections or reducing travel to one lane.

South Lake Tahoe Business EXPO on Friday

A record-breaking 100 businesses will participate in the 2014 Business EXPO –“Tahoe South in ACTION” this Friday, March 28. The event begins at 4:30pm and continues until 8:30pm in Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Convention Center. It will highlight South Shore businesses’ goods and services to an anticipated crowd of 1,200 attendees.

The following vendors will exhibit:

A Hand at Home
Acker RV Rentals
Alpine Smith Snow Removal and Driveway Sealing
American Legion Post 795
Bank of the West
Barton Memorial Hospital
Beach Hut Deli
Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

From February 25 through March 19, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 495 calls.

Call Resulting in Arrests:
2/25
Resisting in the 900 block of Poplar
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other" Felony in the 2200 block of Iverness

2/26
Unlicensed Driver at Tahoe Keys Blvd & Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver at Lakeview Avenue & Lake Tahoe Blvd

2/27
Warrant in the 1100 block of Wildwood Avenue
Juvenile Problem in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery in the 2400 block of Chris Avenue

Authorities Seek Dog That Bit South Lake Tahoe Man

A South Lake Tahoe man was bit by a dog on Sunday while walking near Washington Avenue and Tahoe Keys Blvd. At about 6 p.m., the unidentified man encountered a dog roaming in the neighborhood and was bit as he attempted to read the dog's tags.

The dog is described as a husky type dog with grey and white fluffy fur, wearing a blue collar and tags.

The man was treated and released from medical care but will have to undergo post exposure rabies treatments if authorities cannot verify that the dog is current on its rabies vaccines.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

During the 10 day period from February 14 to February 24, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 214 calls.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

2/14
"Other" misdemeanor in the 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 2500 block of Elwood

2/15
Violation of court order for domestic violence in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Road

2/16
Drug Offense in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed driver in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving with Suspended or revoked license in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

2/17

Polar Bear Plunge into Lake Tahoe for Christmas Cheer

Event Date: 
February 16, 2014 - 12:00pm

The Tahoe Keys Polar Bear Plunge is Feb. 16. People will be taking to the water at 356 Ala Wai. Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe at noon.

Registration and check in is from 10-11:30am.

This is a fundraiser for Christmas Cheer. For more info, email ltpolarbear@yahoo.com or call 800.916.0900.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

During the two weeks from November 27 to December 12, 2013, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 325 calls.

Calls resulting in arrests:

11/26
DUI at Fairway Drive and Fairway Avenue

11/27
Drunk in Public at James Avenue and Tahoe Keys Bl
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Bonanza
Domestic Violence Battery in the 1200 block of Emerald Bay Road

11/28
Spousal Abuse in the 2200 block of Colorado
Spousal Abuse in the 900 block of Friday
Felony "other" in the 3600 block of Spruce

11/29
DUI in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Festive Fire Trucks Tour South Lake Tahoe Neighborhoods For The Holidays

The City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and the Lake Valley Fire Department have announced their Christmas Fire Truck tours for the season:

In the city limits the fire truck leaves Station 2 at 5 pm each night and runs their route until 8 pm.

Tuesday, Dec 10 - Venice/Tahoe Keys Area
Wednesday, Dec 11 - Glenwood
Thursday, Dec 12 - Keys Blvd/State Streets
Friday, Dec 13 - South Y/Tata
Saturday, Dec 14 - Barton/Tahoe Island
Sunday, Dec 15 - Al Tahoe
Monday, Dec 16 - Springwood/Bijou Pines
Tuesday, Dec 17 - Main Areas along Hwy 50
Wednesday, Dec 18 - Stateline/Hotels

3rd Annual TRYP Winter White Party to Benefit Boys & Girls Club

Event Date: 
November 23, 2013 - 6:30pm

‘Tis the season to Empower Tahoe: the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ (www.tahoetryp.org) Annual Winter White FUNdraiser returns on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 6:30 - 10 p.m. at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. The themed holiday party supports TRYP’s professional development programs like workshops and scholarships, while also raising funds for the Boys & Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe. The theme is the color white so all attendees are encouraged to wear white!

Blue Ribbon Award Nominees Announced by TahoeChamber

TahoeChamber announced the nominees for the 2013 Blue Ribbon Awards. 175 people and businesses were nominated.

Congratulations to the nominees:

Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Vacation Club

South Lake Tahoe Police Arrest Report

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the following calls:

Arrests

9/27
Battery on the 900 block of Friday Avenue
Drug offense on the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road

9/28
Tampering with a vehicle on the 400 block of Ala Wai
DUI on the corner of Reno Avenue & Chris Avenue

9/29
Evading on the 900 block of Star Lake Road
Child Abuse on Lake Tahoe Blvd

9/30
Drunk in Public on the 900 block of Bal Bijou Road
Drunk in Public on the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

10/2
Unlicensed Driver on the corner of Sky Meadows Ct and Tahoe Keys Blvd

South Tahoe High Homecoming Parade

Event Date: 
September 28, 2013 - 10:00am

A week of homecoming festivities at South Tahoe High begins on Saturday, September 28 with the annual parade through town. At 10 am the parade will begin at the LTUSD bus garage on Al Tahoe Boulevard and head along Highway 50 to the high school.

Trucks full of students, cars carrying alumni, cheerleaders, teams, the pep band and more will join the parade route.

The South Tahoe High Alumni Foundation has planned the event which will also include members of the classes of 1963, 1964, 1966, 1968 and 1973.

Tahoe Boat Inspections Move Back to Launch Ramps for Fall & Winter

On October 1, boat inspections will move to select launch ramps and winter hours will begin. Tahoe RCD (Resource Conservation District) inspectors will be stationed at Cave Rock and Lake Forest boat launches from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, weather permitting. Boats with attached Lake Tahoe wire inspection seals and valid Tahoe inspection stickers will be permitted to launch during these times, but any unsealed boats are required to get an inspection during daylight hours.

Coldwell Banker Select Welcomes Tiffany Hetherton Grimes to the Zephyr Cove Office

Coldwell Banker Select in the South Lake Tahoe area will be gaining another agent with a wealth of experience in the industry. Tiffany Hetherton Grimes will be joining the Zephyr Cove office to extend her real estate expertise in Nevada. Tiffany previously worked on the California real estate scene and is excited to be dealing in the Tahoe area. She takes great pride in her work and realizes that every minute is valuable with her clients. This determination helps her push forward for the best possible deal, and Coldwell Banker Select is proud to have this mindset as part of their team.

Coldwell Banker Select welcomes Michelle Reynolds

Michelle Reynolds is the newest addition to the Coldwell Banker Select family. She brings over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry; closing thousands of residential transactions. She lives and works in the resort community of South Lake Tahoe, as a Tahoe Keys and Luxury Home specialist. Her accolades include memberships in both the California Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®, and is a South Tahoe Board member approved Certified Area Specialist. Michelle is a mother of twins attending Sierra House Elementary School.

Scholarship programs a big success at Lake Tahoe Community College

The numbers are in: Lake Tahoe Community College’s scholarship program had its most successful year ever in 2012/13, helping more students to reach their academic goals than ever before. In June 2013, the college handed out $81,000 in scholarship dollars: the most in the college’s history.

All of those dollars will help 66 LTCC students to continue their education, providing much-needed funds to cover the costs of tuition, textbooks, and other resources necessary to academic success.

Nevada researchers collaborate to preserve Lake Tahoe

From Tahoe’s mountaintops to the lake’s sandy bottom, scientists from the University of Nevada, Reno continue to study and find solutions to the breadth of issues that face the entire Lake Tahoe Basin. Their research is making a tangible contribution to the decisions, policies and practices that guide the basin’s environmental health.

South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic at Tahoe Keys

Event Date: 
July 26, 2013 (All day)

One of the largest gatherings of unique boats in Northern California is the South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic, July 26-27, at Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club.
Boat enthusiasts can get an up close look at the vessels, talk with their owners and hear the powerful roar behind straight V6, V8 and V12 engines. From the early 1900s to the fiberglass vessels of the 1960s, enthusiasts can see more than 65 wooden antique and classic boats in the water and eight race boats on their trailers.

South Lake Tahoe emergency responders rescue man drowning at Tahoe Keys

A man who nearly drowned earlier this week at Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe Keys owes his life to those who saw him struggle and dialed 911, and members of the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and El Dorado County Search and Rescue team that swam in and saved him.

Witnesses on Monday saw the man in trouble while he was swimming near the boat docks and called 911. South Lake Tahoe Fire Department responded and was escorted out to where the man was seen swimming, said Fire Chief Bruce Martin.

Is now the time to invest in Lake Tahoe?

Now is a great time to invest in Lake Tahoe, whether it's a vacation rental, long term rental, multi-units/apartments or retail buildings. With the continued low interest rates and property prices still considered low, now is the time to pull the trigger before it's too late. I advise my clients that waiting will not help their situation. The biggest challenge is the lack of homes for sale. The key to to watch for new listings as they get posted to the MLS system.

Windjammers Yacht Club season opener and Chowder Feed

Event Date: 
March 22, 2013 (All day)

Tahoe Windjammers invites anyone interested in sailing to join us at our annual membership meeting and Chowder Feed. Meet other sailors and find out about our racing and cruising programs. All levels of experience welcome. The Windjammers sponsor Wednesday night Beer Can Racing and a diversified weekend schedule. Visit our website at tahoewindjammers.com to find out more about our club.

Location

Tahoe Keys Marina
Yacht Club Room upstairs from Harbor Masters office
United States

More tech equipment may be added to Tahoe Keys facility

South Lake Tahoe City Council approves paid parking areas

The South Lake Tahoe City Council approved several additional paid parking areas Tuesday, but the controversial issue is expected to be back in front of the council next month.
The council designated the Regan Beach parking lot, Venice Drive east of Tahoe Keys Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard Tuesday as areas where the city could install pay and park kiosks in the future.

Police investigating fight near Tahoe Keys

Police are investigating a fight on the 2200 block of Montana Avenue that sent one man to the hospital early Friday morning, Lt. David Stevenson said.Police responded to Barton Memorial Hospital ab...

Camp Rich, Fresh Ketch celebrate Lake Tahoe ski season with annual 'Pray for Snow' bash

Event Date: 
November 15, 2012 - 7:00pm

Bring your positive vibrations to the ski and snowboard alter Thursday, Nov. 15 for Camp Richardson’s annual “Pray for Snow” party at The Fresh Ketch at the Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe. The party begins at 7 p.m. with live music from Cool Black Kettle, Ike & JT, quirky contests, dancing, food and drink specials.

Artist Cathy McClelland featured on Tahoe Culture Collectible Sticker 6

"Acceptance of Transition" by Cathy McClelland, is the selected image featured on the Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture website collectible sticker #6. Cathy’s depiction of a Tahoe bear standing in an aspen grove of cascading leaves is playfully symbolic of our shared acceptance of this magical season of change with our bears and wildlife. The painting speaks to the healing power of Bear, and the peace that comes from acceptance. Only 1,000 of the collectible stickers are available at local shops.

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ 2nd Annual Winter White Holiday Party

Event Date: 
November 10, 2012 - 7:00pm

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will bring the Lake Tahoe community together to raise funds for Tahoe SkiDUCK, (SKi and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) Saturday, November 10, from 7 - 10 p.m. at Riva Grill on the Lake.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Oct. 25-31

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This week's report is for the week of Oct. 24-30.

Steamers recognizes Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled

The Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled is being recognized by area restaurants in celebration of the council's 31 years. Steamers Bar and Grill in South Lake Tahoe will host lunch, dinner and a City Council Candidate's Meet and Greet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 23. Steamers is located at 2236 Lake Tahoe Blvd. near Tahoe Keys Blvd.

South Lake Tahoe Homes Listed and Sold last week

The South Lake Tahoe real estate market continues to see a lot of action. During the week of October 1-8, 13 homes entered the market while 6 left the market since they closed escrow.

Area restaurants pitch in for Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled fundraising

In celebration of Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled’s 31-year anniversary, TACCD is being honored by five restaurants and an invitation to fund raise at a local community event. October was chosen for the annual fundraising events to highlight October as Disability Awareness and Employment month.

Boat Inspections at Lake Tahoe move to fall and winter ramp schedules

Following a stellar boating season at Lake Tahoe, this Thursday, Sept. 20 will be the last day of operations for the Northstar and Homewood boat inspection stations. Boat inspections and decontaminations will still be available at the Alpine, Spooner and Meyers stations until Sept. 30, 2012.

Then and now: Tahoe Keys transforms section of South Shore

South Lake Tahoe Homes Sold Last Week

Twenty homes closed escrow in South Lake Tahoe during the week of September 4-11, 2012. Homes are continuing to sell at a very rapid pace!

Jesse Kalin, Cool Black Kettle at Fresh Ketch to drum up kickstarter.com campaign

Event Date: 
September 11, 2012 - 6:00pm

Three weeks away from hitting a target goal to produce his first solo CD, veteran South Lake Tahoe musician Jesse Kalin is inviting the community to special night gathering of music and friends at the Fresh Ketch, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.

Kalin will be performing with his band Cool Black Kettle during the special night appearance. A raffle, and plenty of music are in store. The Fresh Ketch is located at 2435 Venice Dr., South Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe Keys Marina.

Tahoe Keys homeowners’ board in disarray

Letter to the editor: Take your cigarette butts with you

My husband and I live in Tahoe Keys and take a daily walk to the marina and bird sanctuary off Venice Drive. We have noticed a huge amount of cigarette butts being thrown out by drivers and pedestr...

Lake Tahoe Real Estate Figures for July 2012

Perhaps we're starting to sound like a broken record since each month's Lake Tahoe real estate sales figures continue to outshine the figures from the month before.

Closed Home Sales Rise

Where to buy a Lake Tahoe home...Nevada or California?

Just a few years ago home buyers were choosing the Nevada side over the California side when looking for a Lake Tahoe home to purchase. Taxes were lower and schools were better so Nevada was more attractive. But is that still the feeling? There's good news, and bad news, depending on which neighborhood/state you're set on owning a home in.

Shining Example of Schools in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Pull invasive weeds from the Tahoe Keys canals

Volunteers sought for weed pull

The League to Save Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District and the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association will host a volunteer weed pull event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the T...

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