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SLT Council Candidate Douglas Williams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 2:39pm
South Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Douglas Williams
Profession: Hospitality
How many years in SLT: 10 years
FBI warns of possible cyber crimes during coronavirus pandemic
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:26am
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The FBI anticipates cyber actors will exploit increased use of virtual environments by government agencies, the private sector, private organizations, and individuals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer systems and virtual environments provide essential communication services for telework and education, in addition to conducting regular business. The criminal, or cyber actor, will exploit vulnerabilities in these systems to steal sensitive information, target individuals and businesses performing financial transactions, and engage in extortion.
Fox & Hound reopens after deck fire forced closure in July
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 7:13pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Popular Kingsbury Grade restaurant, Fox & Hound, has reopened after a small July 9 fire on their deck caused by a generator forced them to close. The restaurant has undergone a complete renovation over the past ten weeks.
For 27 plus years, Fox & Hound has served locals and visitors with great food and a great view of the Carson Valley. They are located near the Ridge Tahoe, Nevada-side ski lifts, Tahoe Rim Trail.
Vagabond Inn Reno under new ownership
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 2:24pm
The Vagabond Inn located at 3131 S Virginia Street in Reno, NV has changed ownership after being purchased by Michael Bathla. Identifying the hotel and city of Reno as a prime investment opportunity, his first course of action for the property is to complete an array of interior and exterior property improvements in excess of $200,000 before the upcoming holiday season.
Location
Vagabond Inn
3131 S. Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada
United States
See map: Google Maps
Douglas County Commissioners fund Genoa Main Street Wi-Fi Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 5:38pm
If you've been to the Town of Genoa you know how challenging it can be to access the internet and check your email due to spotty, at best, reception. This will be a thing of the past as the town just received $20,000 from the Douglas County Commissions on August 6 to fund their Main Street Wi-Fi Project.
Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe linked to Vallejo kidnapping
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 7:46pm
A disbarred attorney arrested in South Lake Tahoe has been accused of kidnapping 29-year old Denise Huskins of Vallejo, CA on March 23, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed today.
Inaugural 'GONE BONKERS' Kids Ski Race at Snowfest 2014
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 12:16amEvent Date:
March 2, 2014 - 1:00pm
Talk about the March Madness: the inaugural “Gone Bonkers” Kids Ski and Snowboard Race, March 2, features a top-to-bottom race over Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge ski area's natural terrain, complete with gates for kids 5 to 12.
It’s all part of North Lake Tahoe's 2014 SnowFest, a 10-day winter madness festival, Feb. 28- March 9.
1960 Squaw Valley Olympian Returns to Granlibakken as Outdoor Recreation Consultant
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 11:36pm
Olympic greatness returns to Lake Tahoe this winter at Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge with 1960 Olympic medal winner Joe Pete Wilson. Wilson will consultant for the resort's ski and sled operation and help celebrate Olympic Heritage week, Jan. 11-19.
Thanksgiving at Lake Tahoe's Granlibakken Steeped in Tradition and Outdoor Recreation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 7:20pmEvent Date:
November 28, 2013 - 12:00pm
Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge at Lake Tahoe (http://www.Granlibakken.com) offers a Thanksgiving tradition that celebrates family and friends with a hearty holiday feast around the dinner table and boundless opportunities to work up an appetite or work off the satisfying dinner.
Avant-garde duo La Fin Absolute du Monde to play in South Lake Tahoe July 19
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/10/2013 - 5:44pm
Event Date:
July 19, 2013 - 9:00pm Neo-noir, avant-garde duo La Fin Absolute du Monde have released their third E.P. titled 'Descend,' featuring their first collaborations with outside producers, and are touring California and the Northwest this Summer, beginning in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, July 19 at Whiskey Dicks.
The duo wrapped up their first U.K. tour in support of 'Descend' in April where they traversed the U.K. on buses and public transportation, and are now beginning the Summer leg of their 2013 U.S. tour.
Location
Whiskey Dicks Saloon
2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
21+
United States
See map: Google Maps
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to Visit South Lake Tahoe and Barton Memorial Hospital
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 1:25pm
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski, will visit Barton Memorial Hospital on Monday as part of a tour visiting health care facilities in California and Nevada. The visit coincides with the FCC's Rural Healthcare Pilot Program, in which Barton Health received funding.
Airports, hotels reconfigurating wi-fi speed, rates for travelers
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 2:00amWinter seasons filled with Granlibakken ski lodging packages
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:04pmTahoe's original ski resort, Granlibakken, near Tahoe City, is lodging central in 2012 with various ski and stay packages for seven area resorts.
“How much more warm weather and sunshine can we take,” laughed Kay Williams, deadpanning over last season’s epic seven-month winter and 700+ inches of snow. “Sure, various ski resorts like to be the first to open or last to close, but we want folks to know that we’re ready with early-season offerings.”
