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Letter: Resident takes issue with proposed vacancy tax and its supporters
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:38pm
A few months ago, I wrote to the community regarding how Scott Robbins was an injustice collector and a self-proclaimed subject matter expert. Since my last letter, Scott has continued to lie to the public regarding the vacancy tax petition, which he disguised to the public as an “Affordable housing” petition, causing people to sign the petition thinking it’s something it clearly is not.
Keep Community First launches website ahead of controversial tax and wage proposals
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Chamber, and its colleague organizations of Keep Community First, have announced the launch of their website, keepcommunityfirst.org.
Get information on this site about why the coalition of business and community organizations oppose the proposed residential Vacancy Tax (an initiative petition currently being circulated) and the City Council’s upcoming discussion of a proposed minimum wage standard of $23 per hour.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 5:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
April 4 - Apr. 14, 2024
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09:47 HARASSMENT REPORT - Occurred on Marshall Trl, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Liberty unveil new electric buses and infrastructure
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 9:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you heard (or actually, not heard) the new electric school buses in South Lake Tahoe? The new electric fleet for Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) was officially unveiled this week, along with the charging infrastructure installed inside the bus garages in South Lake Tahoe.
31st annual Best in Basin awards nominations now open
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 5:54pm
Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev. – Nominations are now open for the 31st annual Best in the Basin awards. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is looking for nominations for projects that display outstanding environmental design and were completed in 2022 or 2023.
Nominations are due by May 17 at 5 p.m.
TRPA’s annual Best in Basin awards program showcases projects and programs around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities. The categories are:
Water Quality and Watershed Restoration
Up to two-hour delays possible on I80 from Colfax and Nevada State Line this summer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 5:21pm
Caltrans is alerting motorists of the potential for extended delays along Interstate 80 (I-80) stretching between Colfax to the Nevada state line as several projects and emergency repairs get underway for the 2024 construction season.
Once all projects are active, delays across the corridor may reach up to a maximum of two hours. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, if possible, to help reduce any potential delays. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials, or other unexpected events.`
Cash Only Band at the American Legion Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 5:07pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to enjoy live music with The Cash Only Band this Friday at the Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe. Community members and visitors are invited to join post members for an evening jam session from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and there is no cover charge. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
The American Legion Hall is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
Senator Rosen blasts Postmaster General DeJoy over plans that would affect Reno/Tahoe mail
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 4:46pm
It has been 164 years since the Pony Express first brought mail to California and Nevada. It took 10 days to get letters from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Progress has advanced the service since then, but possible changes are on the horizon that could put mail to and from Lake Tahoe and western Nevada and the rest of the country back on a slower trail.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed a plan to revamp its system in the country in a $40 billion investment strategy.
Bike to Heavenly with the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:34am
Event Date:
April 21, 2024 - 9:00am Ski season is wrapping up and bike season is kicking off, and this weekend is the time to do both! Join the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition for its third annual family-friendly group ride to Heavenly Ski Resort. Strap your skis or snowboard to your bike one way or another and meet us at the Y or Lakeview Commons for a ride across town to the Heavenly gondola. Just one day before Earth Day, try out a fun and sustainable way to go skiing.
RSVP to the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/942889950834047
Location
TJ Maxx
2015 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Palm Tree Music Festival at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 6:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Palm Tree Crew & Another Planet Entertainment presents Palm Tree Music Festival, featuring Gryffin Disco Lines, DRAMA (Club Set), and Vandelux (DJ Set), performing live at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Tickets will be available Friday, April 19 at 10 am PT at ticketmaster.com & apeconcerts.com.
Recipe highlight: Fava Bean and Asparagus Salad
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 5:31am
The Flavors of Spring! Taxes are done, daffodils are in bloom and the sound of “cheeseburger” is in the air. It must be Spring! So many things to love about this time of year, such as the crisp fresh flavors of spring produce, One of my favorite springtime vegetables is fava beans (admit it, you are saying the line “fava beans and a nice chianti” in your head right now!). Well, there’s more to these lovely beans than just an iconic movie quote.
Taylen Robert Claude Brooks~ March 3, 2003 - March 23, 2024
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 5:01am
Taylen Robert Claude Brooks gave his life defending his brother Wyatt and himself from a mountain lion attack near Georgetown, California, on March 23, 2024.
The natural bond between the two was made stronger by the time they spent together in the great outdoors, hunting deer and turkey in season, casting for bass and trout all summer long. They lived that rarest of things in the modern era, what Teddy Roosevelt called The Strenuous Life. They ate what they bagged, and at times, bagged entirely what they ate. Right down to roasted pigeons and squirrel fricassee.
Preliminary County budget has almost $7.2M coming to Lake Tahoe Basin from TOT
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 8:16pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - It was great news for the Lake Tahoe Basin last week at the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors special budget meeting. The recommended budget specific to the use of Discretionary Transient Occupancy showed the unincorporated portion of El Dorado County in the Basin getting more of its fair share.
Approximately $7 million in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue is collected in the county portion of Lake Tahoe annually.
Meyers Mountain Market and Music in the Park concert series return, sponsorships sought
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 3:33pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The temperatures are warming up, and that could only mean one thing - it's almost time for summer and the start of great events in the area.
The Meyers Mountain Market and Music in the Park concert series have both announced their opening dates, and music acts heading to Tahoe Paradise Park.
Meyers Mountain Market begins on Wednesday, June 5, and is held on Wednesdays through September 11. Join them for farm fresh produce, live music, food, artisan handmade crafts, and a grand ole' time. They are a certified farmer's market.
Cyclists return to Lake Tahoe for America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in support of blood cancer patients
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 3:15pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe returns on June 2, 2024. A winner in 2024 USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Road Cycling Event, the ride offers a unique experience to help drive its lifesaving mission.
Cyclists from across the country will be taking part to help change the lives of blood cancer patients. Monies raised during the event help fund groundbreaking research, provide free patient support and assistance, and advocate on behalf of blood cancer patients and their families.
Arrests made in Douglas County after suspects found with $550K in stolen checks and mail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 2:05pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) made a vehicle stop on April 15 at 11:50 p.m. after the driver was seen speeding. inside the car, a 2008 Toyota Camry, were Keyli Escalante-Enamorado and Rudy Socop-Domingo. A consent search of the Toyota revealed over three hundred pieces of opened and unopened mail that included 261 personal and business checks totaling over $555,000. A majority of the stolen checks were written to the IRS. Also, located in the Toyota were two homemade mail fishing devices made of vinyl strips, duct tape, and weights.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the weeks of Apr. 8 - Apr. 14, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for April 8 - April 14, 2024
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Arrests
17:26 Brandishing - Occurred at Bijou Woods on Spruce Ave. Disposition: Felony Arrest
Lake Tahoe spring prescribed fire operations continue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 5:30am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.
LTCC announces hiring of two for new Marketing and Communications office
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 5:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) celebrated the kickoff of its 50th-anniversary party in March, and they will spend the next 18 months highlighting their achievements, academic and student support programs and showcasing the accomplishments of our students and staff.
To help them with this task, LTCC President/Superintendent Jeff DeFranco has announced the filling of the school's Marketing and Communications office, adding two professionals with experience and expertise to their respective roles who can hit the ground running.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 9:26pm
Bread & Broth is extremely fortunate to have Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsors who have faithfully hosted the organization’s Monday Meal regularly. Sierra Sotheby’s is one of the many sponsors that helps fund the weekly Monday hot, full-course, well-balanced meals. In addition, as an AAD sponsor, Sierra Sotheby’s sends a crew of volunteers to work alongside the B&B volunteers as they go about providing a hot meal, food giveaway bags, second servings, and meals-to-go to fellow community members.
Earth Day Shoreline Sweep at Sand Harbor State Park
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 5:49pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2024 - 9:00am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Join Sand Harbor State Park this Earth Day, April 22nd, for their first annual clean-up event. Help celebrate the beauty of Lake Tahoe while working alongside park rangers and other members of the community to clean the beaches and spaces of Sand Harbor. Trash collected will be utilized in a new display at the Sand Harbor Visitor Center in collaboration with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
Meet at the Sand Harbor Visitor Center to check-in. The cleanup event is from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the public is welcome.
Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra holding anniversary cash raffle
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 5:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra is raffling off the chance to win $1,023 as the grand prize in the club’s Anniversary Raffle.
April 18, 2024, is the 23rd anniversary of the creation of the service club. In honor of their birthday, they are offering $1,023 to the person whose number is drawn from our drum ON the club’s anniversary.
The funds raised from this event will allow us the club to continue its financial support of various organizations in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Ticket prices are $5 per ticket; 5 tickets for $20; and 30 tickets for $100.
Letter: Steps offered if you were misled and signed the petition for affordable housing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 5:20pm
Dear community: Were you recently misled? Did you sign a petition recently to support a ballot measure that you now don't want to? If so, there is something you can do. A small group of newcomers to our Tahoe community have been in bars, grocery store parking lots, post offices, and at our schools, soliciting signatures for a tax on homeowners under the guise that the ballot measure they are pushing would be for affordable housing. Who doesn't support affordable housing? It is easy to be swayed by their argument, however, they are not telling the whole truth.
City responds to computer glitch during Monday's application process for Sugar Pine Village
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 1:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A computer glitch caused a delay Monday morning for applications being accepted online for the South Lake Tahoe affordable housing project, Sugar Pine Village.
Douglas County School Board turns down settlement
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:57am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The four Douglas County School District (DCSD) board members who have been front and center through controversy since being elected in November 2022 all pulled out of a decision to accept a settlement agreement on a Writ of Mandamus during their meeting on Tuesday.
Fortune to retire after 45 years in ski business; Vail taps Park City VP to lead Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 9:06am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Heavenly Mountain Resort has announced the retirement of its current Chief Operating Officer & Vice President, Tom Fortune, effective June 23. After 45 years in the industry, Fortune will pass the baton to his successor, Shaydar Edelmann, who returns to Tahoe with 25 years of industry experience, most recently serving as the Vice President of Mountain Operations at Park City Mountain.
U.S. Supreme Court hands El Dorado County homeowner a small win
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/14/2024 - 10:46pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - When George Sheetz wanted to add another home to his property for his grandchildren, little did he know his complaint of the $23,420 traffic impact fee on the project would end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sheetz wanted to add a 1,800-square-foot manufactured home on his property south of US50 and Camino on Fort Jim Road.
Prom tuxedo rentals available at temporary Sidestreet Boutique
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/14/2024 - 8:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though Sidestreet Boutique has not reopened since the roof collapse last winter, they will be open this prom season to help with tuxedo and suit rentals.
Both Whittell and South Tahoe High Schools will be having prom in the upcoming weeks, and those needing tuxedos and suits can get them in South Lake Tahoe and not have to travel off the hill.
The sizing, pickup, and returns of rented items will take place at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Suite 22 in The Village Center adjacent to Ace Hardware.
Measurement and order dates
Heavenly snowboard instructor gives autistic South Lake Tahoe boy "time of his life"
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/14/2024 - 8:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The friendship between a Heavenly Mountain resort snowboard instructor and a 10-year-old autistic South Lake Tahoe boy has flourished on the slopes this winter.
Kai Simon-Litton is in the fourth grade at Sierra House Elementary School and has always enjoyed snowboarding. His dad and grandpa take him up on the hill when they can, so he has good skills. Autism is a social and communication disorder, but those with it can have amazing gross motor skills as Kai does.
Weather trending warm and dry around Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/14/2024 - 6:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a cool weekend, the week ahead will see a warming and drying trend at Lake Tahoe. Is this the end of the Springtime roller coaster we've called the weather lately?
As the temperatures rise, the melting of the Sierra snowpack will increase. Water flows will be faster and colder on both rivers and streams.
The South Lake Tahoe forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Monday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Applications accepted online starting Monday for Sugar Pine Village affordable housing project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/13/2024 - 4:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the first phase of the new affordable housing project in South Lake Tahoe nearing completion, applications will be accepted starting on Monday, April 15 for those interested in living there when they are finished in September 2024.
Applications are accepted first come, first served and can be done online. The City of South Lake Tahoe and its partners, Related CA, St. Joseph Community Land Trust, and the property management company, John Stewart Company, have been sharing the lease information with those on the housing waiting list over the past few months.
Six local community leaders join North Tahoe Community Alliance Board of Directors
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/13/2024 - 1:06pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Six community leaders representing the North Tahoe Business Association, Homewood Mountain Resort, Everline Resort & Spa, the Tahoe City Marina, the Tahoe City Lodge, and the Placer County Board of Supervisors were elected by the North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) membership to join the volunteer board of directors for the NTCA. The seated board will help make recommendations about how to leverage TBID and TOT funds generated in the community. Each will serve a three-year term.
Grow Your Own Garden Festivals planned for Lake Tahoe and Truckee
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/13/2024 - 12:48pm
Event Date:
June 8, 2024 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There may still be patches of snow on the ground around Lake Tahoe, and temperatures aren't quite warm enough to get plants started, but it isn't too early to start planning!
The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, Slow Food Lake Tahoe, and the UC Davis Environmental Research Center know how to grow food successfully in the Lake Tahoe area and they would like to share their knowledge with you.
Nevada Boys & Girls Clubs to get $16.7M in ARPA funds
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/13/2024 - 12:17pm
Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Legislature have approved $16.7 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help the Boys & Girls Clubs' Early Learning expansion in the state. This statewide initiative creates 1,000 new childcare seats in 14 communities.
The bipartisan approval will expand early learning centers and child care access for Nevada families. Governor Joe Lombardo proposed the initiative in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs to expedite new childcare seat availability statewide.
Public asked for input on Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan; Workings coming in June
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 9:28pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan (TED) is being created for all unincorporated areas of El Dorado County in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is developing new land use standards to enhance affordable housing, and implementation of those standards could vary between those areas with adopted area plans, and those without.
There are currently several different plans in the Lake Tahoe Basin, with the Meyers Area Plan the only one outside the South Lake Tahoe City Limits in the county portion of the Basin.
Next Cuppa Tahoe Book Club - Burnt by local author Clare Frank
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 3:31pm
Event Date:
April 24, 2024 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is Book Club time again at Cuppa Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe. Join others as local author, Clare Frank shares her heart-racing, heartfelt story, Burnt. Get ready to laugh, cry, and consider what matters most in life.
Join the club on Wednesday, April 24 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a night of good literature and the warmth of community. Celebrate the magic of storytelling together, over a steaming cuppa.
GriefShare support group starting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
April 17, 2024 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Need help dealing with grief? A GriefShare support group for people grieving the death of a loved one is starting soon in South Lake Tahoe. The community is invited to join them at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church for a 13-week course starting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3 pm. This course ends on July 17.
Letter: Keep Community First Coalition says taxation plan is wrong solution
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 1:18pm
Dear Editor, The following is a message from the Keep Community First Coalition. We are a coalition of business and community members advocating for thoughtful taxation policies that prioritize sustainable economic growth and community well-being in South Lake Tahoe.
THE WRONG SOLUTION
Housing affordability is a serious concern for South Lake Tahoe, but the proposed residential Vacancy Tax won’t do anything meaningful to help address this challenge for our community. On many levels, it will do a lot more harm than good. Please read on.
Letter: Decreasing home values in Douglas County a concern
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:35pm
Dear Editor, As a resident who moved to the Gardnerville community for its esteemed school system, I've witnessed a distressing decline in the Douglas County school district since the recent school board election. Initially drawn by the outstanding reputation of our schools and the dedication of Superintendent Keith Lewis, my family chose to make this community our home.
Primo's second South Lake Tahoe location to focus on modern Italian flavors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 8:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The closing of The Lake House restaurant in South Lake Tahoe has created a new opportunity for long-time restauranteur Jim Primo.
"No Parking" to bring parking concerns to Warrior Way, areas surrounding Zephyr Cove
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 6:11pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - It is an annual summer occurrence, thousands of people heading to Lake Tahoe in search of beaches to enjoy for tanning, swimming, and hanging out with friends. If parking and traffic are indications of the popularity of these activities, the stretch of US50 at Zephyr Cove is a hot spot.
This year will be the first summer where "No Parking" signs line both sides of the highway in each direction from the new stoplight installed by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) at Warrior Way.
Fines for parking in the no-parking areas on the highway are $305.
Afroman live at Bally's Lake Tahoe May 10
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:27pm
Event Date:
May 10, 2024 - 10:00pm
Late-Nite Productions is proud to present Hop-Hop legend and the world's highest rapper Afroman live in concert. This is taking place on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Blu Nightclub inside Bally's Lake Tahoe. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or by visiting the Bally's Box Office.
Late-Nite Productions brings indie Hip-Hop's Grieves to South Lake Tahoe, Reno
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:24pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2024 - 9:00pm
Late-Nite Productions is proud to present one of indie Hip-Hop's finest, Grieves live in concert plus special guests Glass Tung from Reno. This is taking place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Whiskey Dicks Saloon in South Lake Tahoe. Tickets are available online at Ticketweb.com or by visiting the bar at Whiskey Dicks.
Burning Spear and Kabaka Pyramid live at Ballys Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:18pm
Event Date:
May 26, 2024 - 8:00pm
J Max and Late-Nite Productions are proud to present an evening of Grammy-winning legendary Reggae from Jamaica featuring Burning Spear plus special guest Kabaka Pyramid. This is taking place on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Bally's Lake Tahoe Showroom. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or by visiting/calling the Bally's Box Office at 775.588.3515.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12.
Comment period open for USFS-Zephyr Cove Resort proposed changes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 4:32pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - It was a packed house at Whittell High School Wednesday for the U.S. Forest Service and Zephyr Cove Resort open house. Aramark Destinations has been operating under a special use permit at Zephyr Cove Resort since 2001. Last year, the Forest Service went out to the public during its normal concessionaire process, and Aramark was chosen to receive the new 20-year permit. After the 4th of July influx of trash and people at the adjacent Zephyr Shoals, the Forest Service worked that area into the new special use permit as well.
Douglas County School Board fails to offer interim superintendent the permanent spot
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 2:11pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School District Board of Trustees continued its 4-3 divisive vote this week as has been commonplace on many agenda items. The trustees had two items on the agenda that addressed the job of the superintendent, one was to hire interim Superintendent Jeanne Dwyer, and the other was to not hire her for the permanent spot and instead go through a process to evaluate the 13 applications they received after the previous deadline.
New business licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:31am
The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during March 2024:
3/4
SHAWN S GELLER SERVICES
3/5
CHUY RUIZ PAINTING
KOMPAN CALIFORNIA INC
RME ICANFIXTHAT!
TV DONUTS STATELINE
3/6
TAHOES LITTLE RASCALS CHILDCARE
W C MALONEY LLC
3/7
2498 ALMA AVE
3/8
ALPINE
GREEN TAHOE
MONA LEE SOLAR CA LLC
UNI CONSTRUCTION
3/11
BLUE TAXI
JORDAN BENNING CONSTRUCTION
3/14
GARCIAS CLEANING SERVICE
3/15
ARTISAN HOME SERVICES INC
GUTIERREZ HANDYMAN
LAKESIDE BEACH PATIO & GRILL
THE ARCH AT LAKESIDE BEACH
3/18
WINNIE AND RUTH
Sign ups open for businesses and students interested in South Lake Tahoe Job Fair
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:07am
Event Date:
May 8, 2024 - 6:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven (TLH) is hosting its second Student Summer Job Fair on Wednesday, May 8 from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, 1100 Lyons Ave, South Lake Tahoe. It will be a free one-stop shopping event in which you can leave with a summer job!
Over 25 local businesses will be there, all looking for summer employees. TLH will help students ages 15-18 create a simple resume, complete applications, interview and complete your work permit. In 2.5 hours, students can leave with their perfect summer job.
And they're off!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The youth at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) gave a proper send-off to two men who left South Lake Tahoe on motorcycles Wednesday for a 5,500-mile trip to Panama City.
Reflections of Lake Tahoe historic photo program at South of North Brewing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:05pm
Event Date:
April 15, 2024 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy a 50-minute slide show, Reflections of Lake Tahoe, at South of North Brewing Company in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m.
