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Wednesday was National Signing Day, and eleven players on the the Lake Tahoe Community College Coyote soccer team signed letters of intent and accepted scholarships to attend four-year colleges. LTCC is the only Junior College in the country to send 100 percent of its sophomore team members to a four-year university to play sports.

Another STHS graduate and LTCC soccer player, Andres Orozco, signed a letter of intent to attend University of Antelope Valley in Lancaster, Calif.

The Coyotes made it to the state's Final Four this year and were the Golden Valley Conference Champs.

By providing meals and “giveaway” food bags, Bread & Broth strives to give hope and comfort to those who struggle with hunger in our community. Thanks to B&B’s “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsors, filling and well balanced meals are served every Monday at St. Theresa Grace Hall. Knowing that nutritious meals will be served and additional food to take home will be provided, B&B’s Monday evening dinner guests gratefully know that they will not be hungry for at least for that day.

‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink.

Check out the following tips from ASPCA experts for a fulfilling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, too.

Talkin’ Turkey

Like many Americans, law enforcement folks have been deeply moved by the horrific images we have seen in Oregon. A certain feeling of helplessness has become the norm when we look at these events from the prevention perspective. We may ask questions like:

“Why do people who would do such a thing have access to a gun?”
“Why didn’t people who knew the shooter do something to stop him before people died?”

At Wednesday's meeting of the Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe, the membership approved the following Club officers for 2015-2016:

Board of Directors
President David Jinkens
Past President David Fournier
President-Elect Dr. Kindred Murillo
Secretary Shelli Mohr
Treasurer Rich Chambers
Director of Club Services Kim Demus
Director of Public Information & Outreach Theresa Papandrea
Director of Community Services Brian Hogan
Director of International Service David Fournier

As part of their grand opening promotion, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino gave away a Jaguar XJ to one person who signed up for their player loyalty card. On February 28 there were 12 finalists announced, and South Lake Tahoe local Rick R. (no last name released) was the lucky winner.

During the City Council meeting on January 20, the new council voted to fill spots on four City Commissions.

There was just one spot filled of the required two for the Airport Land Use Commission. Michael Siracuse was appointed to the two year term. Ted Long had applied for the other position but the Council said he didn't meet the experience requirements. The City will look for a qualified candidate to fill the open spot.

Happy Thanksgiving. You've no doubt heard or read these words a few times already today.

Thank you readers. You've made this year so special for me. When I started in July of 2013 I wasn't sure what was going to happen. Will people read what I spend hours on? Will they find it useful, helpful or thought provoking? Will they even find SouthTahoeNow.com? I appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to even bigger things in the next year.

The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is extremely grateful of the services that are being donated by John’s Cleaners.

Once a week we have the opportunity to drop off our shirts that the kids wear daily and they wash and clean them for us. This is a very important service because we want the kids to feel comfortable and clean with the shirts we provide them.

Get ready to clean out your yard, attic or garage! Community Cleanup Day will be held Saturday, May 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

It's the one day of the year California residents can bring unwanted items to the South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station at HUGE discounts. Only $5/truckload, free document shredding and other great deals! Check our website for more details as the event approaches.

On March 5, 1974, the voters approved the formation of a college district that would serve students on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. For 40 years the Lake Tahoe Community College has been providing higher education for the community, and its successes and growth were honored in a ceremony Wednesday. Community members joined college staff, board members and students at the original location of the college, 2659 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, which is now the home of the Econo Lodge.

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CA (Jan. 16) – Olympic halfpipe champion Shaun White (Carlsbad, CA) mathematically clinched a spot on the first-ever U.S. Olympic team for slopestyle snowboarding on Thursday at the Paul Mitchell Slopestyle at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix.

With a lack of snow in South Lake Tahoe to act as a buffer, the sound from SnowGlobe has more of an effect on area residents.

The concert has a maximum of 95 decibels allowed for sound, the same as last year. But with the reports received Sunday night on the City of South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe hotline, the reach of the sound is much greater and more bothersome to the callers than last year.

The reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act was introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives, following the Senate’s introduction of the bill in August.

My name is Ellie Waller. I am writing as a volunteer on behalf of many community members concerned about the future of Lake Tahoe.I attended the vast majority of the Regional Plan Update meetings h...

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff dug into their wallets and scoured shopping and grocery stores continuing the tradition of bringing a little cheer to local children and families in need over the holidays.

This year staff provided gifts of clothes and toys to 35 foster children ages 4 – 17 through Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Last week, Tahoe Daily Tribune asked readers what they were thankful for this year. Readers sent in their responses via email and Facebook. Staff voted on submissions, and Kelly Smith Johnson wa...

Squaw Valley is offering free Aerial Tram tickets to active duty members of the military this summer. This offer is available seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Members of the military can show proof of active duty status to Squaw Valley's Tickets and Season Pass Center to redeem their Tram tickets.

Heartfelt gratitude to my neighbors throughout the South Shore for the outpouring of thoughtfulness and prayers following the loss of my two wonderful Retrievers on St. Patrick's Day. Thanks, too, ...

A local South Lake Tahoe neighborhood will soon have something to cheer about because on Monday, April 30 from 5:30pm to 6 pm Edgewood Companies will join City officials, families, neighbors and community members at a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony. The groundbreaking will mark the start of construction on Bonanza Park, located at 1209 Bonanza Street.

With construction equipment ready to go at the Bonanza neighborhood site of the former C&M Lodge,