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Overwhelming support of South Shore Community Revitalization Project at TRPA meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 10:55pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A standing room only crowd was in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board room on October 25, 2018 for an updated presentation, and plans for the next steps, of the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, commonly known as the Loop Road. It reroutes Highway 50 from its current location in front of Heavenly Village and the casinos to behind Raley's, the Village Center and Harrahs Tahoe.
Community to be updated on tetrachloroethylene (PCE) plume in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 12:26pm
Event Date:
November 7, 2018 - 6:00pm
The third public meeting on the groundwater contaminant tetrachloroethylene (PCE) found in South Lake Tahoe will be held on Wednesday, November 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
PCE was found in drinking water wells in South Lake Tahoe near the "Y" in 1989, and it remains in the groundwater today, forming a containment plume from the intersection of Highway 50 and State Route 89 and heading toward Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Keys.
Winners of Lake Tahoe Blue Ribbon Awards to be announced November 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 11:39am
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 5:30pm
Over 80 local nominees will be celebrated during the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 8 at MontBleu Resort starting at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play.
TRPA recognizes 9 Lake Tahoe projects for Best of the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:37pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Nine projects were honored as "Best in the Basin" Wednesday during the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board meeting.
For 28 years TRPA's program has showcased projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
The Best in Basin award winners:
Motorists beware: New traffic light in South Lake Tahoe goes live Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The new traffic signals at the intersection of Lodi Avenue and Highway 50 (Lake Tahoe Blvd.) will be activated on Tuesday, October 23. Caltrans is wrapping up year two of a $56 million water-quality and roadway improvement project from the Y to the Trout Creek Bridge, and the new light will allow motorists to utilize synchronized traffic lights the complete distance upon completion.
The new light is replacing stop signs on both sides of Lodi Avenue and what was uncontrolled access on Highway 50.
Customers going crazy over new bakery in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/19/2018 - 1:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's a dream come true for Christine Smith.
Christine and her husband Williams have opened Crazy Good Bakery and Cafe inside the old Grass Roots Natural Foods store and the community response has been, well, crazy.
The life-long visitor to Lake Tahoe moved from Pacifica, California to South Lake Tahoe seven years ago with her husband and took the leap to open a bakery six months ago when they signed the lease at the building at the "Y" at 2040 Dunlap Drive.
HIghway 50 roadwork extended to end of month in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 8:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Originally planned to wrap up this week, work on the large construction project along US 50 will continue until the end of October, weather permitting.
Expect lane closures along the road (also known as Lake Tahoe Blvd.) near Winnemucca Avenue to Silver Dollar Avenue. No detours will be in place. Expect heavy traffic and delays.
Grinding and paving work was completed on Friday, October 5. Caltrans and its contractors are working hard to finish this stretch of the new storm drain system project.
Candidate Meet and Greet
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 1:44pm
Event Date:
October 17, 2018 - 6:00pm Come out and meet candidate for city council Patrick Jarrett. He will talk about his views and stance on the issues and answer questions. The Classic Cue down at the "Y" Wednesday, Oct. 17th at 6:00 PM.
2019 to be major road construction year in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 7:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as road construction is wrapping up for the second phase of the "Y" to Trout Creek Bridge project in South Lake Tahoe, plans were unveiled for the next building season.
Caltrans Project Manager Clark Peri presented an outline of three of their projects on the South Shore during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
"Y" to Trout Creek Bridge
Meet the Candidate: Austin Sass says experience is key to serving community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 9:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Today, current Councilman Austin Sass shares his thoughts in his quest for another term on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue working on plans to reopen Station 2 in 2019
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 11:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If all goes as planned, the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Station 2 will once again be a fire station by the end of 2019.
Since December 2015, the station has housed the Cal Tahoe JPA ambulances and staff. This move decreased response times by the paramedics and EMTs, but increased response time by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) whose other two stations are at the "Y" and Ski Run Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe cannabis sales could be delayed with possible referendum
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 11:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - September 21, 2018 is the date the City of South Lake Tahoe will start accepting development agreements for the six cannabis licenses up for grabs after City Council approved a cannabis ordinance on August 21, 2018.
That is, unless a group spearheaded by Cody Bass of Tahoe Wellness Cooperative and his attorney James Anthony gets enough signatures to stop the process.
South Lake Tahoe roadwork schedule to change after Labor Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 1:33pm
Due to heavy traffic expected in Lake Tahoe for the Labor Day weekend, Caltrans will suspend roadwork for the holiday, but there will be big changes in their work schedule starting Tuesday, September 4.
In South Lake Tahoe, roadwork on U.S. Highway 50 from Winnemucca Avenue to Silver Dollar Avenue will be suspended starting Friday, August 31 at 8:00 a.m. and will resume on Tuesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Although Caltrans construction is not happening during Labor Day weekend, there will be heavy traffic and work zones will still be set up. Please "Be Work Zone Alert."
Drinking water meets standards as 400-acre PCE plume remains in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 11:32pm
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) was found in drinking water wells in South Lake Tahoe near the "Y" in 1989, and it remains in the groundwater today, forming a containment plume from the intersection of Highway 50 and State Route 89 and heading toward Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Keys.
South Lake Tahoe water companies to update public on 400-acre PCE plume
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 10:36pm
Event Date:
August 8, 2018 - 6:00pm
Since tetrachloroethylene, PCE, was found in drinking water wells near the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe, local water companies have been working together to ensure residents have safe drinking water. Those companies, South Tahoe Public Utility District, Lukins Brothers Water Company, and Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association, will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 8, to provide updates about the groundwater contaminant at the South Lake Tahoe Airport from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Delaware Sand Filter being installed on US50 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/16/2018 - 10:52pm
Many have wondered about the structure being built near the Upper Truckee Bridge at US50 and River Drive in South Lake Tahoe. It's tall framing from two weeks ago has become a system of steel, cement, sand and is an in-line facility for stormwater collection and treatment.
This system, called a Delaware sand filter, stands alone and requires no pond or pretreatment. There was a like filter system installed at US50 and Rufus Allen Boulevard a couple of years ago. It has been found to be effective in removing common pollutants from stormwater drain off.
Artwork up for auction to benefit Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 10:34pm
Lake Tahoe artist Phyllis Shafer has donated one of her unique paintings to benefit the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation. Bids have been accepted since July 7 and will be taken until August 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Hope Valley Blossoms" was painted in 2018 with oil on linen. It is mounted on archival panel, unframed and is 16 x 20 inches.
Currently the high bid is at $5,500.
On the auction site, bidders can "buy it now" for $20,000.
All funds raised will be used to support innovative art programs in PreK-12 classrooms in South Lake Tahoe.
Two-person police team protecting South Lake Tahoe waters
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 4:57pm
A day on the lake is a dream come true for many, but for two South Lake Tahoe Police Department officers it's another day at the office. As they navigate Lake Tahoe they are looking for speeders, unsafe practices, life vests, drunk boaters and boat registrations, as well as responding to life threatening crashes and drownings.
"It's our little city out here," explained Steve O'Brien who has manned the South Lake Tahoe police boat for 17 summers.
Artist reception at Emanate Gallery in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 2:51pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2018 - 3:00pm
Artist Michelle Courier will be at the Emanate Gallery on Friday, July 13 for a receiption from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The captivating acrylic artwork of Michigan native Michelle Courier will now be carried at the gallery. Her use of paint creates a world from pristine fluid water to diffused light.
The public is invited to stop by the gallery, meet and talk with Michelle, and view her new works. There will be appetizers, refreshments and music.
Emanate Gallery is located in the Crossing at the Y in South Lake Tahoe, 2030 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Bus service faces drastic change in South Lake Tahoe; Public meeting Friday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 7:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Public comment closes this week on plans released by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) that address issues the agency is facing to be sustainable. Major changes are in store for riders.
Four plans were created as bus service cannot continue as it currently is due to several factors, including the cost of fleet replacement and improvement, funding availability and forecasted funds, regulatory compliance, and keeping and attracting drivers and staff.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/08/2018 - 10:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
6/27
7:25 a.m. - Coroner Investigaton - South Lake Tahoe - 33-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED AFTER BEING HIT BY VEHICLE ON HWY 50.
6/28
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 1 - 7
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 3:13pm
The 4th of July is not only a fun holiday, but it is a very busy one in Lake Tahoe. Due to heavy holiday traffic, Caltrans will suspend their roadwork projects at the lake.
Roadwork on U.S. Highway 50 from the "Y" intersection to the Trout Creek Bridge will be suspended starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 3. The regular weekly construction schedule will resume at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 5.
Although construction will be suspended for the holiday, there will be heavy traffic and work zones will still be set up. Please "Be Work Zone Alert."
One dead, one arrested in South Lake Tahoe shooting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 7:39pm
UPDATE 7/2 8:15AM: The victim in Saturday's shooting has been identified as 44-year-old Christopher Kitchen of South Lake Tahoe. The suspect, 62-year-old Roy Figaro of South Lake Tahoe, is in the El Dorado County Jail and is facing murder charges.
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One person has died after being shot Saturday near the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
Just before 5:30 p.m. on June 30, 2018, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the 1000 block of Julie lane after several calls were made into dispatch about shots fired.
Lake Tahoe Alexworx to celebrate grand opening of second location
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 7:54pm
Lake Tahoe AleWorX will celebrate the grand opening of its Stateline Taproom on Thursday, June 28, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This it the second location for AleWorX and owner Luca Genasci and the taproom features self-serve beer and wine, wood-fired pizza, a full bar highlighting a selection of craft cocktails and live music on the patio.
Bijou Community School principal to receive LTCC Distinguished Alumni Award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 12:48pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2018 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Foundation is pleased to announce that Bijou Community School Principal Cindy Martinez is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2018, which she will receive at LTCC’s Commencement ceremony on Friday, June 29. Each year, the LTCC Foundation recognizes one special LTCC graduate to receive this prestigious award based on their exemplary achievements in academic, business, artistic or civic activities.
5th annual Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 10:19am
Event Date:
June 9, 2018 - 12:00pm
Several area agencies have teamed up with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue to participate in the 5th annual Wildfire Safety Expo in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 9 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Learn about how planning is the most important tool in staying safe during a wildfire, including creating defensible space and having a home evacuation plan.
There will be informational booths, refreshments and fun activities for the whole family. KRLT-FM will be broadcasting live and Smokey the Bear will be making an appearance.
Optimist Club hosts annual Fishing Derby in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 1:36pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2018 - 8:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is holding their annual Fishing Derby at Sawmill Pond on June 2 from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
This event is free for all children 14-years-old and younger.
Fishing tackle and bait are available for free, or participants can bring their own. Tahoe Fly Fishing will be on hand with their expert guidance on how to catch the best fish.
There will also be a fishing cleaning table available as well as help in all fishing activities.
Hot dogs, lemonade and chips will be provided.
Public's help sought in finding car involved in SLT hit and run
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 4:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is looking for a silver Dodge Charger involved in a hit and run on Monday, April 30 at approximately 3:30 p.m.
In a busy Raley's parking lot at the Y in South Lake Tahoe, the charger collided with a white Cadillac SUV then left the scene. The driver was not identified.
SLTPD is seeking the assistance of the public to identify the driver in the silver Dodge Charger. At the time of the hit and run collision, the Raley’s parking lot was busy and likely contained witnesses to this collision.
Roadwork season returns in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/28/2018 - 8:20am
The three-year long, $56.9 million Caltrans project on a two-mile stretch of Highway 50 from the Y to the Trout Creek Bridge is set to resume next week in South Lake Tahoe.
Scope of work in 2018 is from Winnemucca Avenue to Silver Dollar Avenue as well as repaving the “Y” intersection. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, April 30 at 6:00 a.m. from Winnemucca Avenue working east. The work schedule for May will be from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Caltrans signs near the Y and other Sierra locations temporarily down
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 8:56pm
Some of the Changable Message Signs (CMS) in California are down due to a transition to a new technology. These signs in South Lake Tahoe normally show how long it takes to get from Stateline to the Y, and then to Placerville, along with other stops.
Caltrans had to break down one system before the next could be implemented.
The South Lake Tahoe signs should be working in about two weeks according to Caltrans officials. Other signs in the county should be back up in one week.
Changes ahead for South Shore bus services
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:07pm
One thing is certain, something has to change or there will not be enough money to operate buses around the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. What isn't certain is how those changes will look, where extra funding can come from, or if services will have to be cut.
During Friday's Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) board meeting, options to keep a sustainable transit system in place for Lake Tahoe were discussed. Buses continue to operate at a loss and that cannot continue, according to the TTD staff.
Free sandbags are available for residents ahead of wet storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/04/2018 - 9:36pm
There is a very warm, wet storm heading to Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and western Nevada, bringing with is gusty winds and significant rains beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday. There is a flood watch in effect from Friday, April 6, 05:00 p.m. until Sunday, April 8 at 5:00 a.m. The main concern is the potential for flooding along creeks, streams, rivers and in urban areas.
Snow levels may rise as high as 11000 feet, keeping the bulk of the precipitation in the form of rain. Rainfall totals between 2 to 4 inches are expected along the
Wells Fargo Bank in South Lake Tahoe robbed; FBI and Police search for suspect
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 3:17pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is looking for a man who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at the Y on Emerald Bay Road on Saturday, March 24, 2018.
According to police detectives, the man walked into the bank at 12:57 p.m. and presented a note to the teller advising that a robbery was occurring. The male subject did not present a weapon, and it is unknown at this time if he was armed or not. The suspect left the bank with an undisclosed amount of US currency.
South Lake Brewing celebrates beer and community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 8:10pm
Many head to the cooler at their local beverage purveyor, perhaps never thinking of the process involved in getting that beer from the brewery to their lips.
This week, South Lake Brewing Company canned 4,800 cans of three types of beer, their already famous Fog Nozzle and Angora IPA, along with their Pillow Line Pale Ale. This was their second canning since opening in May, 2017, and it was also their biggest.
Body found in South Lake Tahoe; Police investigating
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 9:54am
6:00 p.m. 2/26/18: The man who was found dead on the side of Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe has been identified as local resident Douglas Knapp.
The El Dorado County coroner's office said they will be doing an autopsy and at this time they do not have a cause of death for the 55-year-old man.
There is no indication of foul play or that Knapp was hit by a vehicle, according to South Lake Tahoe Police.
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The body of a middle-aged man was found in South Lake Tahoe Sunday morning.
Emanate Art Gallery opens at The Crossing in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 9:05pm
Entrepreneurs continue to be a part of the renaissance in South Lake Tahoe, bringing new businesses and experiences throughout the town.
Three long-time locals have become part of that vibe and opened Emanate Gallery in The Crossing at Tahoe Valley at the Y and will be celebrating with a grand opening weekend February 24-25 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Benjamin Sullivan, a 2010 South Tahoe High graduate, joined Angela and Ron Cabrera in opening the new gallery, complete with its own full service custom frame shop and unique delivery services.
Solutions being sought to alleviate tourist traffic in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 3:51pm
Holiday traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe this weekend created another bottleneck in Meyers as well as on side roads throughout the area from those attempting to find a quicker getaway. The choices they made Monday created a three-hour drive from the Y in South Lake Tahoe to areas in Meyers.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit is designed to handle 1,200 cars per hour without any issues, but those numbers dropped Monday, February 19. Just how much they dropped is unknown as the traffic counters normally placed over the roadway are removed for snow removal.
Safety along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe analyzed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 9:53pm
Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe serves a lot of functions, from a local road for commuters both on bicycles and in cars, to a major highway to transport visitors through the city.
Transient arrested after man stabbed at South Lake Tahoe bus stop
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 10:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF -A transient man is behind bars this evening after allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man at the South Y Transit center.
At 5:33 p.m. Saturday, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a call of a stabbing at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road.
Upon arrival they found Kiefer Chriss, 57, being held down on the ground by some Good Samaritans and a 27-year-old male stabbing victim.
Public meeting on growing PCE plume in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 10:47pm
Event Date:
February 7, 2018 - 6:00pm
Update 1/26: Due to a scheduling conflict the meeting has been moved from Tahoe Valley Elementary School to the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers.
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A 400 acre plume of contaminated groundwater will be the focus of a public meeting on February 7 in the SLT Council Chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Olympic countdown: Anderson and Bowman lead U.S. teams to South Korea
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 6:26pm
Gold medalists Maddie Bowman and Jamie Anderson are representing the South Shore once again on the global stage as they head to the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang February 9-25.
Below are the Olympic snowboarding, free skiing, alpine and freestyle teams headed to South Korea. (names in bold are Lake Tahoe area athletes)
2018 U.S. OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDING SKIING TEAM
Women's Snowboard Slopestyle/Big Air
Jamie Anderson, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. (9/13/1990) *
Julia Marino, Westport, Conn. (9/11/1997)
Letters: Ringing in the new year with an attitude of gratitude
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 12:38pm
The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League has a lot to be grateful for this past year. For nearly four decades, the volunteers of this organization have driven patients from South Lake Tahoe to their medical treatment, at no charge to the patients or their families. The drivers take patients to Reno, Carson City, Minden, Truckee, and as far away as UC Davis. The Cancer League also gives limited monetary assistance in the form of small grants to the patients to help with their monthly expenses.
Rainbow Sprinkles to reopen in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 6:52pm
Have you missed your dose of doughnuts and frozen yogurt? No longer do you have to wait as Rainbow Sprinkles is reopening at the Y in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00 a.m.
After their first year in business the owners closed for a couple of weeks to make some changes and are now excited to see the customers they've missed.
"We love our customers and can't wait to see them again!" said co-owner Salli Ross-Filgo. "We wanted to say how grateful we are to this community for their support. We have had the honor of serving so many wonderful people."
Full slate of South Lake Tahoe activities to enjoy as we say goodbye to 2017
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 9:43pm
Looking for somewhere to ring in the new year?
We've got you covered in South Lake Tahoe and here are some of your choices.
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe has two ways to enjoy the evening:
Starting at 9:00 p.m., enjoy live music by DJ Rizzo until the ball drops with people of all age at their Light Up The Plaza in front of the casino. This is a free event, but you can purchase an LED wristband that syncs with the music for $10 from Party HQ.
Snowglobe reconfiguration to close Al Tahoe Blvd and Bijou Park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 5:12pm
12.20.17 update: When closures are in place, Al Tahoe Boulevard will be closed from Johnson Blvd to Pioneer Village to lessen impact on residents.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The 7th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival returns to South Lake Tahoe December 29-31, but those attending and nearby residents need to know of changes to the layout, resulting in some road closures.
Kudos: SLT Cancer League thanks STHS student window painters
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 4:54pm
The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League would like to thank Sage Alexander and Sophia Lamore from the advanced art class of Candy Lincoln at South Tahoe High School for their holiday window painting at their seasonal See's Candy store.
Possible new home for South Lake Tahoe homeless warming room
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 4:22pm
At the last count there were 82 homeless persons and ten homeless families living in South Lake Tahoe, and to help protect them during the winter, the Lake Tahoe Homeless Coalition has operated a Warm Room in the city.
They too are now homeless and asked the City Council on Tuesday to move into the city-owned building at 1195 Rufus Allen Boulevard, the former home of Unity at the Lake church.
Weekend full of holiday events in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 12:03am
'Tis the season to be merry and ready to have fun in South Lake Tahoe!
Here is a list of some of things one can enjoy this weekend:
South Lake Tahoe Cancer League See's Candy Sale Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 7:33am
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December 24, 2017 (All day) The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League's Annual See's Candy Sale is underway 1074 Emerald Bay Rd, at the Y, next to Beach Hut Deli. The store is open from noon to 5:30 PM daily through December 24th. All the proceeds go to help local cancer patients be transported to their medical treatment, and also receive small grants to help with their expenses while undergoing treatment.For more information, call 542-4649 or 318-6840.
Sass Talk: It's ok to not go along, to just get along
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 6:32pm
This opinion piece has been updated.
