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Super Snake at Sierra-at-Tahoe to be featured on ABC special

Event Date: 
October 16, 2016 - 1:00pm

A special course created on the snow at Sierra-at-Tahoe will be featured on the October 16 edition of the action sports show, ABC's 'World of X Games.'

SuperSnake, a cutting-edge hybrid course on snow that combines snowboarding and skateboarding, will unveil the never-been-done build out and completely unconventional riding experiences that brought elite skateboarders and snowboarders together to ride alongside each other for the first time ever at Sierra-at-Tahoe near South Lake Tahoe. The film is 22 minutes long and will showcase not only this new snowsport, but Lake Tahoe slopes.

Watch City Council candidate forum in person or streamed live

Event Date: 
September 20, 2016 - 5:30pm

On November 8, voters living in the City of South Lake Tahoe will be electing two city council members and the decision may not be an easy one. There are ten candidates, so as an aid to help community members with their pick, the Tahoe Chamber and the South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association have joined together to host a candidate's forum on Tuesday, September 20 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Labor Day fireworks show on South Shore Sunday

Event Date: 
September 4, 2016 - 8:30pm

In celebration of the end of summer in South Lake Tahoe, the annual pyrotechnic extravaganza will explode over the lake at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 4.

The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490.

Fireworks will be visible from many viewing areas around the South Show, but here are some of the sweet spots to get a front row seat:

Police Chief's monthly message: New design for SLTPD and SWAT activity

New Police Vehicle Look - The Officers and staff of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department have undertaken a review appearance of the SLTPD vehicles and have concluded with a new design. The new look depicts our patch, which we are all proud to wear. The background includes a mountain scene which represents our good fortune to serve in such a beautiful place. The old logo was rather generic with just lettering on the doors. I hope you like the new look.

The South Shore's Firefest 2016 moved to Hard Rock Hotel

Event Date: 
September 24, 2016 - 10:00am

FireFest is back! This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fire Fest is a free annual event that highlights fire and life safety for children and families.

Sit in a fire truck, escape from the Smoke House, wear firefighting equipment, squirt fire hoses, play in a bounce house, meet Smokey Bear and Sparky, watch fire departments compete, learn about fire resistant construction and enjoy a Kiwanis BBQ!

Ladder trucks, helicopters and a lot of other fire equipment will be there for people to enjoy.

New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe

The following businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe in the months of June and July, 2016.

June, 2016

06/01/2016 Anthony Caldera Rideshare
06/01/2016 Arizona Pipleine Company
06/01/2016 Cal Inc Training, LLC
06/01/2016 Marvin Buchmiller
06/02/2016 Mapes Enterprises
06/02/2016 Mike Fridley Builder
06/02/2016 Terri Jinken
06/06/2016 Avanti Builders, Inc.
06/06/2016 Tahoe Estate Watch
06/07/2016 Arastoo, Inc.
06/07/2016 Blue Lake Animal Care Center
06/07/2016 Down to the Bones Bodywork and Yoga
06/07/2016 Kaythan Koontz

Fire west of Lake Tahoe held to 25 acres; Now 60% contained

7:20 p.m. update 8-7-16: Firefighters will soon be in clean up mode on the Alder Fire after they made good progress today. They strengthened lines today increasing the containment of the fire to 60 percent.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

9:00 a.m. update 8-7-16: Firefighters made good progress on the Alder Fire overnight and the fire is now 40 percent contained. The amount of brush and timber burned has been updated to 25 acres.

Bike Safe, Lake Tahoe; Campaign launched by Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition

The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is stressing bike safety in their new multimedia education campaign to promote safe bicycling for Tahoe visitors and residents.

“We hope these safety tips help ensure people enjoy riding their bicycles at Lake Tahoe,” said Curtis Fong, vice president of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. “This is the greatest and most beautiful place in the world to ride a bike, and we want to help make sure that bicyclists are aware of safe riding practices when bicycling on roadways or bike paths around Lake Tahoe.”

Boys on 7 entertain celebrities and spectators at celebrity golf

What started out as a group of friends coming to the South Shore from their homes in the Sacramento area to watch the American Century Golf Tournament at Edgewood has turned into a spectator sport of its own.

As one watches the activity its hard to tell who the gallery is there to watch, the celebrities of the group of friends and what is about to transpire as the celebrity walks to the tee box.

Kudos: Friends of Our Lady of Tahoe Feed Hungry

“Today was a wonderful experience,” commented Sheldon Zimbler, as he was volunteering as a member of Friends of Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsor crew. “It was good to not watch TV, especially in this difficult time, rather to feel a very small part of the solution.” Sheldon and fellow sponsor volunteer Ed Day came to Bread & Broth’s dinner on July 11 to work alongside B&B volunteers to serve the food insecure of the Tahoe South Shore community.

Avoid a tragedy on the lake: Why swimming in Lake Tahoe is unique

A plunge into Lake Tahoe can literally take your breath away. It may be hot outside, but the lake can be dangerously cold. Lake Tahoe’s average surface temperature in July is 63°F, and can drop to 53°F just 18 inches below the surface.

Quick response to two fires burning near Heavenly Gondola

6:50 p.m. update - The gondola is no longer threatened by the Montreal Fire. The fires are contained at this time and expected to be controlled soon. Wrap up of fire activity is expected at 9:00 p.m. but personnel will remain on the scene to watch overnight.

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South Tahoe Red, White and Blue celebration on beach July 4

Event Date: 
July 4, 2016 - 12:00pm

The 4th of July has always been a celebration in South Lake Tahoe, with barbeques and family gatherings topped off by the world-renown fireworks show. But now, there is a new even in town which had a tremendous success in its inaugural year last year.

The South Lake Tahoe’s Red White and Blue beach party at The Beach Retreat & Lodge is an all day event starting at noon on Independence Day.

Pyrotechnic crews finish up preparations for Lake Tahoe fireworks show

Tens of thousands of people will be enjoying the Lights on the Lake fireworks show over Lake Tahoe Monday, most of them unaware of the hundreds of hours of work put into their enjoyment.

"We love out job," said Zambelli Fireworks Western Region Project Manager John Hagan. "We can use explosives to make people happy."

Zambelli is the company hired to produce the 25 minute pyrotechnic show over Lake Tahoe on July 4, starting at 9:45 p.m.

Live at Lakeview concert series returns on June 23

Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series returns Thursday, June 23 for its fifth season at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. Promising a diverse selection of entertainment, organizers start off the ten-week series with Live at Lakeview veteran performer and world-renowned percussionist, Paa Kow from Ghana, West Africa.

Opinion: If you see something, say something

On September 12, 2001, advertising luminary Allen Kay coined the phrase, “If you see something, say something.”[1] In the wake of horrific events the day before, Kay recognized that no matter how well trained, equipped and staffed, law enforcement can’t do it alone. Within a relatively short period of time, the slogan was plastered on New York City transit vehicles. Over time, the Law Enforcement and Homeland Security slogan has become so well known it has been described as the equivalent of Nike’s “Just do it” advertisement.[2]

Charles 'Butch' Jensen 1943 - 2016

Charles “Butch” Jensen died peacefully in Sacramento on May 14, 2016 of cancer. He was 73 years old.

Young fans line up to watch elite women cyclists in Thursday's Amgen

It's not every day that elite cyclists come to your hometown for an international race, so when they do, take advantage of it. Students from Bijou Community School walked to the corner of Pioneer Trail and Ski Run Blvd. on Thursday to watch Stage 1 of the Amgen Breakaway from Heart Disease Race.

As the women raced by the young fans, they heard the chanting of "U.S.A" and the sounds of cowbells.

After a race around Lake Tahoe, Stage 1 for the women ended with Megan Guarnier of the United States in first. Here are the winners Thursday:

Stage 1 Podium

Spectator's guide to Amgen Tour of California in South Lake Tahoe

WHO:
Spectators, volunteers, residents, visitors, businesses, sponsors, media, and cycling enthusiasts

WHAT:
Amgen Tour of California returns to Lake Tahoe, May 19:
Men’s Stage 5 races 132.4 miles from Lodi to South Lake Tahoe
Women’s Stage 1 start/finish in South Shore 72.7 mile circumnavigation of the lake

WHERE:
Race headquarters: Heavenly Mountain Resort California Base Lodge
3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

WHEN:
Thursday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Amgen excitement building for South Lake Tahoe races

Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour of California is in the books, and now it's time for 180 of the best in men's cycling and 108 of elite women's racers to head to South Lake Tahoe.

Peter Sagan won Wednesday's race at the Laguna Seca racetrack. BMC's Greg Van Avermaet challenged Sagan, but it wasn't enough and the Tinkoff rider easily won and now wears the green jersey of the sprint competition leader. Dimension Data’s Nathan Haas was third after leading out the sprint.

Stage 4, top 10
1. Peter SAGAN, TINKOFF, in 5:16:33
2. Greg VAN AVERMAET, BMC RACING TEAM, at :00

Great viewing spots throughout South Lake Tahoe for Amgen Tour

Event Date: 
May 19, 2016 (All day)

Not only do people around South Lake Tahoe get the opportunity to watch international stars of men's cycling on Thursday, they also get to watch the women as the Amgen Tour of California features both races.

There will be a Lifestyle Festival in the parking lot at Heavenly California Base Lodge from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the starting and ending point for the women's race, as well as the finish for the men, so a great viewing spot, but there are other opportunities to watch the cyclists as they zip by all through town.

City to start annual fire inspections of local businesses

The City of South Lake Tahoe sent out emails to local businesses this week, advising them it is time for their required annual life and safety inspections of all existing commercial buildings which, among others, are used to sell merchandise, public assembly, hotels and motels.

Travis Taylor, the City's Fire Inspector, has begun the drop-in inspections which can take place Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Team led by Whittell grad develops race car that goes 1,215 miles per gallon

Mickey George, a member of the Whittell High School class of 2012, helped the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Supermileage Team recently achieve high scores at the Shell Oil Eco-Marathon in Detroit.

The three-day event scores a car's performance based on energy efficiency, not speed. George served as the team's manufacturing lead.

Achieving 1,215 miles per gallon, Cal Poly's gasoline-fueled prototype vehicle was the top-scoring American entry and placed third overall at the 10th annual competition.

A Mother's Day Gift of Song

Event Date: 
May 6, 2016 - 7:30pm

Give mom the gift of song this year and attend the Tahoe Choir and Lake Tahoe Community College Chorus concert, A Mother's Day Gift of Song. There are two opportunities to watch this special show over the weekend.

On Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m., they will perform in LTCC's Duke Theatre, and Sunday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Church located at 1041 Lyons Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.

Location

St. Theresa Catholic Church
1041 Lyons Avenue South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 27' 50.0472" N, 98° 18' 17.9532" W

Google research van to make a stop in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
April 21, 2016 - 1:00pm

Google wants to get a better idea of how people use their products, so it put a few researchers inside a van and sent them off to drive around the country to find out. That van makes a stop in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kahle Community Center.

The local community is invited to stop by and provide feedback on Google products, and for doing so, get Google swag or Starbucks gift cards as a thank you.

NDOT: Slow down and focus to eliminate Work Zone crashes

With the return of road improvement projects along Lake Tahoe and other Nevada roads, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorist to drive safely in road work zones, not only during this week which is National Work Zone Awareness Week, but all year long.

From July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015, there were 166 crashes in Washoe County work zones, resulting in 53 injuries and two fatalities. Statewide in Nevada, these numbers were significantly hire during the same periord: 1020 crashes, 612 injuries and 12 fatalities.

Lock down at South Tahoe High lifted, suspect still on loose

11:00 a.m. Update: The suspect who evaded law enforcement on his motorcycle was not found in the Sierra Gardens Apartments. The lock down has been lifted.

Original Story..
South Tahoe High is on lock down this morning after a high speed chase of a motorcyclist through city limits.

The chase entered near Cardinale Way and it became a foot pursuit near the high school.

This story is developing

9:50 a.m. - Officers ftom South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff and California Highway Patrol all still searching for the man. STHS remains on lock down.

Local ambulances in need of new heart monitors, purchase held up by JPA

It has been about 18 months since the Cal Tahoe JPA voted to spend $192,000 on badly needed EKG monitors for the nine ambulances that serve the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers area. As of March 31, not a dime has been spent due to a division between the two fire departments that are part of the JPA.

"I don't want public safety to get in the way of politics," said SLT City Councilman Tom Davis at Thursday's emergency JPA meeting. Davis is one of two Council representatives on the JPA board. The other is Mayor Wendy David.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, April 2, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 60 and a low tonight of
34. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

"Stay and Play Another Day" campaign for South Lake Tahoe tourism

Recreational opportunities in South Lake Tahoe is the focus of a nationwide advertising campaign in hopes of bringing more visitors to the area, and to encourage them to stay an extra day.

"Stay and Play Another Day" is the focus of the commercial that was just released on the cable sports channels of Altitude Sports and Entertainment, American Sports Network and several individual television stations in select markets.

New Stanford coach, South Tahoe's Jerod Haase, promises ‘an attack mentality’

When Jerod Haase played at Kansas, he dived for loose balls so often that somebody at the school created a statistic for it.

He was so upset over the Jayhawks’ 85-82 loss to Arizona in the 1997 NCAA Tournament regional semifinals that he sulked about it long afterward. The source for that information is a former waitress at a Lawrence sports bar called the Yacht Club.

“He was very upset about that game,” the former Mindy Meidinger said. That’s how she and Haase met, and they’ve been married for 17 years.

Easter candy and trivia holiday special from Mountain Resort Television

Candbury Eggs or Marshmellow Peeps? How are you at Easter Trivia? Check out this holiday special from Lake Tahoe News Line Reporter Ashley Lindner as she hits the streets to find out the favs from people at Heavenly Village. Watch as Dreu Marin leads Easter trivia with station staff.

District Attorney: Enjoy Tahoe, but don't be conned

In January, 2016, South Tahoe Now carried stories concerning the rise of vacation rental scams in Lake Tahoe. The first story described the epidemic of scams through Craigslist that targeted those looking for vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Tot Spot changes owners, celebrates with St. Patrick's Day party

A South Lake Tahoe couple has taken over the ownership at Tahoe Tot Spot, a place where the younger set can enjoy activities, interactions with other kids, crafts and more.

Julie Pardysz was relocating to Colorado and had the business up for sale. The Tot Spot was on the verge of having to close as no buyers were coming forward. At the last minute, Jen and Chris Bloch made an offer to keep the doors open.

Judge hands down sentence to man who killed bear in South Lake Tahoe

"These are always tough cases," said El Dorado County Judge Suzanne Kingsbury Friday as she handed down an unexpected sentence to the 78-year-old man who killed a bear near his South Lake Tahoe home on July 10, 2015.

Gilbert Alan Wetenkamp pleaded no contest on March 11, 2016 to the misdemeanor charge of unlawfully taking of a bear.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 14, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Flood Watch in place until 9:00 a.m. Monday
Wind may affect lift operations today. Follow the links at each resort to check before you head up.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 13, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Wind and weather will be an issue at ski resorts today.

Winter Storm Warning until 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 12, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Lake Wind advisory in effect from 4:00 a.m. to noon
Winter Storm Warning from in effect from 4:00 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 11, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Lake Wind advisory in place until 6:00 p.m. Friday
Winter Storm Watch in effect from 4:00 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 10, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Wind advisory in place until 4:00 p.m. Thursday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Flash Flood Warning 3/5/16 4:00 p.m. until 3/6/16 6:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 3/5/16 7:00 p.m. until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind Advisory 3/5/16 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Wind may be a factor today at some area ski resorts.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 4, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Flash Flood Warning 3/5/16 4:00 p.m. until 3/6/16 6:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 3/5/16 7:00 p.m. until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.

Wind may be a factor today at some area ski resorts.

Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at the Crystal Bay Club

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

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, February 17, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Winter Storm Warning from 7:00 p.m. Wednesday to noon Thursday
Wind Advisory from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday

The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind will be an issue at some resorts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.

Opinion: El Dorado County Supervisor Recall

EDCTotalRecall is asked, "Why are you trying to Recall the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors?" I ask that you watch this video regarding contamination at El Dorado Trail, Placerville.

This is one more reason for the Recall.

If the Supervisor Recall is to be successful we need signatures and volunteers.

There are about 4 1/2 weeks to go on the first two supervisors. The petitions are available to be downloaded and signed at EDCTotalRecall.org. If you wish to volunteer please send an e-mail to info@edctotalrecall.org.

Thank you,

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, February 16, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 55 and a low tonight of 34. Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Hopeful Henry: Be a responsible pet owner

Ask Henry:

It’s Responsible Pet Owners Month so I wanted to share my top ten things you need to do to be a responsible pet owner.

1) Being a responsible pet owner starts before you even get a pet. Make sure you pick a breed that fits with your lifestyle. Do you live in an apartment? If so I wouldn’t rush out and get a Great Dane. Always consider adopting from a shelter, there are so many animals looking for their forever homes. If you must go with a breeder make sure they are reputable!

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, February 15, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 51 and a low tonight of 28. Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. East wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Mountain Resort Television reports on Peek, Football and Skiing

President & CEO of Mountain Resort Tahoe/Deerfield Media, Stephen Mumblow delivers a retraction reguarding a Lake Tahoe News Line Story broadcast last week, and reporter Ashley Lindner discusses Snowsports Week and where to watch the "big game" this Sunday.

First $19 million from Measure F being spent at Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, CA— With the support of South Lake Tahoe’s voters, Lake Tahoe Community College successfully passed a $55 million bond measure in November 2014. Called Measure F, the bond will make it possible for the college to upgrade and modernize its technology, make necessary repairs to aging facilities and systems, and improve educational programs and students’ learning environment. The first set of bonds was sold¬ in July 2015 for $19 million, or 35% of the $55 million voters approved.

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