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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.
Deadly holiday in Las Vegas: Two casino security guards shot to death
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 7:46pm
The string of holiday season killings in the Las Vegas Valley continued Saturday morning when two security guards were gunned down inside a hotel room.
The killings at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur marked the fourth double homicide and the fifth multiple homicide investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department this month.
Since Dec. 22 alone, Metro has investigated 12 homicides, all but one resulting from gun violence. But over the same stretch, the valley has had 15 homicides, including the deaths of three people inside a North Las Vegas home Thursday.
Hundreds working behind the scene to keep all safe at SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 12:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Leading up to SnowGlobe, days have been filled with meetings and emergency drills, staffing instructions and planning, all to create a safe atmosphere for the thousands of people in South Lake Tahoe for the three-day music festival.
As the show got underway Friday, December 26, there was a heavy presence of law enforcement and safety personnel, though many of them could not be detected as they moved about the venue in plain clothes. A drone was also in the air, surveying the crowd below.
Tahoe Warm Room to open in new location January 1
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 7:14pm
For the past week, South Lake Tahoe's homeless have been able to get out of the cold at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, but come January 1 they will be moving into their new home.
The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless will open their warm room at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd, the City owned property that once housed Unity at the Lake. Their operations will begin at 7:00 p.m. The will be open daily from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. until April 1, 2018.
Santa Rosa man dies while skiing at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 3:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Heavenly Mountain Resort has confirmed a Santa Rosa, California man died while at the resort on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.
The unidentified 49-year-old man was on a beginner run near the Poma Trail.
“Heavenly Mountain Resort, Heavenly Ski Patrol, and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to our guest’s family and friends,” said Mike Goar, vice president of mountain division and chief operating officer of Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Artist, poet and naturalist, Obi Kaufmann cancels visit to SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 3:06pm
Event Date:
February 27, 2018 (All day) THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Obi Kaufmann brings his number one, best-selling "California Field Atlas" to our South Lake Tahoe Library. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of hand-painted maps and wildlife renderings and based on his decades of walking the backcountry of California, Obi’s California Field Atlas is a phenomenal testimony to the natural world of the Golden State, unlike anything that has come before.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Holocaust Survivor Leon Malmed at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 2:59pm
Event Date:
February 21, 2018 - 6:00pm The story of Holocust survivor Leon Malmed will be told through the animated documentary "The Promise" at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Wednesday,February 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
A group of advanced animation students from the College of the Canyons spent he entire Spring 2017 semester bringing to life the memories of Malmed, a South Lake Tahoe resident.
During Nazi occupation of Northern France, between the years of 1940 and 1945, Malmed and his sister lived in hiding, saved by a French family. The film documents Malmed’s experience as a child during those years of the Holocaust.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Sheriff D'Agostini says DOJ "less than honest" about new ammunition vendor licenses
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 2:05pm
12/29/17 10:45PM Update: Press releases and letters between Sheriff D'Agostini and Robert D. Wilson, California Deputy Attorney General were exchanged today after South Tahoe Now first posted this story. The Sheriff has suggested that the Department of Justice has not been honest with their response to the media about the situation.
Almost local "Joyzu" hits the main stage at SnowGlobe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 1:50pm
It won't be a far drive for friends and family of Joyzu when they head to South Lake Tahoe on New Year's Eve to watch the El Dorado Hills pair perform on the main state at SnowGlobe.
Carson Willms and Quinton Pope started playing music together while at Oakridge High, and continued their hobby when they both went away to college...Willms to Sacramento State and Pope to University of Colorado. That hobby is now their passion, and their business, as they release more songs and gather more fans of their unique genre.
Kirkwood Resort fined over $750k for dumping asphalt
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 1:28am
Kirkwood Mountain Resort has been fined $754,732 after their snow removal practices resulted in asphalt pavement grindings to get into drainages that flow into Kirkwood Creek and Kirkwood Meadows during the winter of 2015-16.
The financial settlement was with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board over the alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act, the Board announced on December 28.
Gaming revenue on the South Shore drops, gains on North Shore and Carson Valley
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 11:31pm
Gaming revenue on the South Shore dropped by almost three percent in November compared to the same time last year, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Stateline casinos were not alone on the down side (-2.92 percent), they were joined by Clark County (-3.21 percent) and the State of Nevada as a whole (-2.30 percent).
Carson City and the Carson Valley saw climbs in their "gaming win" with a gain of 10.83 percent.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Railway and logging companies pay $3.03 million in fines for NorCal fires
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 10:39pm
$3.03 million was paid in settlements from a logging company and a railway company for their part in Northern California fires, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced today.
LRY, LLC dba Lake Railway, has paid $1.08 million to settle allegations by the United States relating to a pair of wildfires that burned 840 acres of national forest land. Lake Railway is a rail line that operates in Northern California.
The settlement represents a 100 percent recovery of the United States’ suppression costs, plus interest and penalties.
Fire burning in Douglas County, emergency crews on scene
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 9:30pm
12:00PM Update: The East Fork Fire Protection District is on scene of what has been designated as the Holiday Fire, located in and near the Preacher Mine area of the Pine Nut Range southeast of Gardnerville, Nevada.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 9:19pm
The following 39 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of November, 2017.
11/1
ALL COAST BUILDERS INC
AUTO LOGIC INDUSTRIES LLC
BONNEY PLUMBING LLC
11/2
MOUNT TALLAC ACCOUNTING
11/3
JOHN HENDERSON RIDESHARE
RICHARD KISTLEN RIDESHARE
11/6
ADVANCED BODYWORK
BRIDGET BUSSELL CLEANING
ZHAND ZHIXIAN MASSAGE THERAPIST
11/7
DAVID WILLIAMS DESIGN
11/8
CARDIEL FLOOR COATINGS INC
MARIA PEREZ HOUSEKEEPING
11/9
Temperatures well above normal as we ring in 2018
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 11:41am
Temperatures are well above normal in Lake Tahoe and there is no snow in sight, for now. The highs will be in the 50s and will be close to record breaking.
There is a persistent ridge of high pressure along the West Coast, preventing major storms from breaking through and bringing snow to Lake Tahoe. Expect things to not change through New Year's Day, but there is some hope for precipitation at the end of next week.
A front will drop down near Susanville this weekend, but nothing is expected further south, but temperatures will drop a couple of degrees.
Level UP: HR Employment Law Workshop
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 10:01pm
Event Date:
January 17, 2018 - 12:00pm
Tahoe Chamber is holding their annual HR Employment Law Workshop on Wednesday, January 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Chamber Conference Room.
This workshop will provide attendees with the latest human resources information such as the new minimum wage requirements in California, cannabis in the workplace, and other employment laws in store for 2018. The workshop will be facilitated by MOBO Law Attorneys Cameron Bordner and Keenan Hawkins.
The cost for each Level UP Workshop is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for aspiring members. Be sure to bring your "brown bag" lunch.
Fog Nozzle Beer release to raise funds for Lake Tahoe Fire Academy
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
January 5, 2018 - 6:00pm
Firefighters and the release of the brand new Fog-Nozzle IPA will be both celebrated at South Lake Brewing Company during a family friendly event on Friday, January 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Local Freshies and the popular brewing business will host the release party which will serve as a fundraiser for the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy.
The night starts out with music from former fireman Kevin Marcy. Feel like you can firefight better than the pros? This will be your chance to compete against the pros in a water bucket brigade.
There will also be a raffle.
What's killing Nevadans? The top 10 causes of death in the Silver State
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 9:08pm
Like Americans nationwide, Nevadans were more likely to die from heart disease or cancer in 2016 than other causes.
But one cause of death in the Silver State stands out compared with national trends: suicide. The number of suicides increased by 13 percent from 2015 to 2016, according to data provided by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
It's a trend Washoe County's chief medical examiner and coroner, Dr. Laura Knight, has noticed locally.
South Lake Tahoe nonprofits benefit from STAR; $15,000 given away
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 6:18pm
The South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts (STAR) donated $15,000 this holiday season to three community organizations, with Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Christmas Cheer, and Live Violence Free each receiving $5,000.
STAR is comprised of Edgewood Companies, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s/Harveys Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, Lakeside Inn and Casino, MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, and Vail Resorts. The companies work collaboratively on community economic and sustainability issues, including a charity component.
The three recipients:
Mac the Naw: Topaz fishing opener Jan. 1 brings cash prizes and slot play for big catches
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 1:58pm
Hello fellow anglers, it is that time of year to celebrate the new year and the Topaz Lake opening day fishing season. On Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at precisely 6:46 a.m. will be the official starting time for anglers to begin fishing on Topaz Lake.
For those of you driving out that morning, be careful and mindful of other drivers on the road that have might celebrated to much the night before.
Join and track steps in the Billion Step Challenge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 1:40pm
How many steps can you take in 97 days? Almost a million?
Join El Dorado County's team in the 1 Billion Steps Challenge which tracks participant's steps through apps from January 1 to April 8, 2018.
The challenge is through the American Public Health's Associations (APHA) who are encouraging Americans to get out and walk, roll and get moving. Register at https://stridekick.com/tc/apha18 and have your steps logged. You don't even have to do anything once registered (except walk, run and move, of course)...your phone or other fitness tracker will communicate with the challenge.
Longtime Tahoe Douglas Fire Battalion Chief retiring
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 8:56pm
For 37 years, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) Battalion Chief Rich Nalder has served the community, and now, he's retiring.
Nalder’s service to the Lake Tahoe community began in 1980 and he soon became instrumental in the design and implementation of TDFPD Special Service programs such as rope rescue, confined space and water rescue.
Crash on valley side of Kingsbury Grade causing delays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 6:45pm
6:50 p.m. UPDATE: Traffic is now moving
* * *
There has been a single vehicle rollover on Kingsbury Grade/SR-207, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO).
As of 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, emergency crews were at the scene and traffic is backing up.
It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries.
Traffic heading up Kingsbury Grade/SR-297 has been at a standstill, but according to DCSO dispatch, a single lane of traffic is flowing so alternation of eastbound and westbound travel is expected.
Free recycling of Christmas trees in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 4:45pm
Weekly residential customers of South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling in Nevada and California can now get rid of their Christmas trees through their free curbside recycling program.
From December 26, 2017 through January 8, 2018, place the tree out on normal trash pick-up days for pick up.
To have them pick up trees, make sure the following are done:
Cut tree into six-foot lengths.
Remove tinsel, lights, nails and stands from your tree.
Flocked trees are not accepted as they cannot be recycled into compost.
Countdown to SnowGlobe: Safety and noise information
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 4:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - This year's SnowGlobe may seem to be the loudest one yet as there is no snow on the ground to absorb the sound. There was a year without much snow at the venue, but with no snow at the South Lake Tahoe venue we'll have to wait and see just how loud music from the three-day festival will be. SnowGlobe runs from December 29-31.
First weekend of VHR ordinance in South Lake Tahoe nets eight violators
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 2:25pm
Over the first weekend of enforcement of the new South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Ordinance, eight violations were issued at a price tag of $8,000.
Parking was the biggest offense with renters having more cars than allowed, something that caught many by surprise as they thought noise would bring in the most violations for vacation home rentals (VHR). Four citations were issued for parking, two for exceeding occupancy, one for parking and noise combination and one for being an unpermitted VHR.
The SLT City Council voted in the new ordinance to take effect December 22, 2017.
From homeless to housed, EDSO Homeless Outreach Team is making a difference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 12:46am
"Instead of trying to find a way to eliminate the homeless, we now have the ability to change homelessness with a new approach - and it is working," said El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Macras.
Sales of land meant for public beach access in Incline Village brought into question
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2017 - 5:50pm
Five years ago, Washoe County handed 87 parcels of land over to the Incline Village General Improvement District, forgiving more than $800,000 in unpaid property taxes on the land in exchange for a promise from Incline Village to use the land as publicly owned open space.
The lots, most of them unbuildable scraps of land, had wound up on Washoe County's delinquent tax rolls because the owners hadn't paid property taxes for at least three years. Under state law, those parcels can be given to another government agency if that agency will use the land for a specific public purpose.
Not all on the naughty list - 12 stories to restore your faith in humanity
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2017 - 5:32pm
here was no shortage of bad news this year.
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria devastated the lives of hundreds in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands and caused billions in damages.
A mass shooter killed 58 people and injured hundreds attending a concert in Las Vegas and another mass shooter killed 26 people, including children, in a Texas church.
However, there were many good things that happened amid the torrent of bad news. Here’s a sampling:
A homeless man spent his last $20 to keep her safe. She’s raised $402,000 to repay him.
More terrain opening at Lake Tahoe resorts
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2017 - 2:47pm
With no storms are on the horizon and snow-making operations ramped up, both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California have unwrapped more terrain for holiday skiers and riders, and they are joined by other area resorts with plenty to do for holiday visitors.
Have a Merry Christmas
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2017 - 12:02am
We wish your the merriest of Christmases.
Here are favorite holiday phrases and quotes we thought we'd share:
Dr. Seuss
Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.
Benjamin Franklin
A good conscience is a continual Christmas.
Washington Irving
Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality.
Andy Rooney
One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don't clean it up too quickly.
Charles M. Schulz
Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.
Bob Hope
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 11:47pm
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:
12/13
10:31 p.m. - VHR Violation - South Upper Truckee Rd - VACATION HOME RENTAL. NO VIOLATION OR CITATION ISSUED.
12/15
Unique items uncovered by Washoe County Sheriffs, owners sought
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 10:59pm
As part of an ongoing investigation, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office ATAC detectives recently located some unique items they believe to be stolen, and are now attempting to locate potential victims.
Among the items recently recovered are two boxed bounce houses and two bounce house fans. Detectives also located a large, radio-controlled model helicopter, jewelry, and sporting equipment.
New laws for drivers in California start January 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 10:00pm
With the new year just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect January 1, 2018.
CA Board warns Nestle it lacks rights to California spring water
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 9:57pm
A significant amount of Nestlé’s water diversions in the San Bernardino National Forest are unauthorized, state water rights investigators say.
The Swiss-based company has been diverting an average of 192 acre feet of water per year from the forest, which is more than the 26 acre feet it is allowed under its current water rights, according to a report released Thursday, Dec. 21, by the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows official training site for U.S. Ski & Snowboard team
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 9:36pm
Five ski resorts in the United States are official training sites for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team, and now for the next five years Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is one of them. They join Mammoth Mountain in California, Deer Valley in Utah, Copper Mountain in Colorado and Timberline Lodge in Oregon. In addition to being an Official Training Site for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is a U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance Center and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development Site.
Mac the Naw says Merry Fishmas to all and wait awhile longer for Sierra lakes to ice over
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 9:21pm
Hello fellow anglers. I am happy to say, the winter solstice has come and gone. Meaning, each day now brings one minute longer of daylight. But as we all know, that does not mean it will get any warmer soon. Down here in the Minden and Carson Valleys we've experienced an average of 7 to 10 degree mornings.
Most would think that the higher lakes would be frozen and iced over. I received a report from fellow angler Josh Otto last week. As Josh told me, Caples Lake had high winds and was down right cold and had waves blowing across the lake.
Squaw Valley Park to stay open for free snow fun this winter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 9:07pm
Finding a spot to build a snowman or do a little snowshoeing will be a little easier this winter as Placer County’s Squaw Valley Park in Olympic Valley will remain open to offer a free snow play option for visitors and residents.
The park’s parking area will be plowed all winter long, creating a free and convenient place to park and play.
Dental benefits restored to low-income Californians on January 1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 7:50pm
Low-income Californians will have access to dental services they’ve lacked since 2009, under a law taking effect on New Year’s Day.
The budget signed by Governor Jerry Brown in June fully restores dental benefits for adult Medi-Cal patients that were cut during the recession.
Providers and community advocates recount horror stories of patients with tooth problems taking drastic measures.
Starting January 1st, Denti-Cal will pay for adults to receive crowns and root canals, when dentists certify those procedures are necessary.
Tahoe Chamber's Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer benefits Bread & Broth 4 Kids
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 7:26pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2018 - 5:30pm
Tahoe Chamber's annual Connect for a Cause charity mixer will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Once again, this year's recipient will be Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K).
Last year, over 100 people attended the event and raised almost $1,300 for the non-profit that serves over 170 kids in grades K-8 weekly with a backpack full of food to take home each when free school lunches are not available.
Above average temperatures, and no snow, in Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 6:55pm
Abundant mid and high clouds and periods of gusty winds in the high Sierra are expected through the weekend, leaving Lake Tahoe with party sunny conditions for Christmas. Abundant mid and high clouds and periods of gusty winds in the high Sierra are expected through the weekend.
A very weak system is passing through Northeastern California and Northern Nevada next week, and with it comes a very slight chance of snow coming into the Lake Tahoe Basin, but more precipiation will be staying near the Oregon border.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 6:34pm
With funds provided by Vail’s EpicPromise grants, Heavenly Mountain Resort partners with Bread & Broth to annually host six Monday Meal dinners at St. Theresa Grace Hall. Every other month, Heavenly sponsors an “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” and sends a team of volunteers to help crew at their sponsorship dinner On. December 11th, hosting their last AAD of the year, Heavenly’s volunteer sponsor crew was manned by Michelle Beall, Kelly Campbell, Chris Eckert, Katie Ficeto and Frank Papandrea.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 10:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 369 calls between November 28 - December 12, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
11/28 - 26 Total Calls
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Emerald Bay Rd & West Way
Resisting at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Tata Lane
DUI at Oakland & El Dorado Ave
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1400 block of Glenwood Way
Unlicensed Driver in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/29 - 24 Total Calls
South Lake Tahoe man hit and killed in Nevada City
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 9:39pm
A South Lake Tahoe man was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a car in Nevada City.
Ronson Sakioka, 64, was attending that community's Victorian Christmas and was attempting to cross Highway 49 when he was struck by a Honda Pilot driven by a Nevada City resident. The driver did not see Sakioka according to California Highway Patrol Sgt. Brian Waughn.
Sakiok was flown to Roseville where he died.
Waughn said the driver and passenger of the Honda were not injured, and no charges are pending at this time. He says drugs and alcohol were not a factor with the driver.
Donations from Vail Resorts CEO and his wife to focus on mental health issues
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 4:59pm
Mental Health issues in communities where they have operations will be the focus of a new charitable fund created by Vail's Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam.
Opinion: Working together on traffic and parking at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 4:00pm
The rural mountain lifestyle we all enjoy at Lake Tahoe is not isolated from the major urban areas nearby. On a typical holiday weekend, the Tahoe Basin turns into a recreation thoroughfare as tens of thousands of day and overnight visitors who sustain our local economy drive up from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Reno.
Warm Room in South Lake Tahoe opens on Christmas Eve
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 3:45pm
There will be two homes for the Warm Room this winter, and the first one opens on Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m.
From December 24 - December 31, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) will open the Warm Room at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Access to the room will be through the lower parking lot in the back of the church, not through the front door.
"We appreciate the support of the local faith community for rallying behind our common missions of service," said the Coalition.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 8:42am
The following are the 78 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Dec. 11 - Dec. 19, 2017.
12/11
00:24 - 1500 block of Black Bart Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:17 - 900 block of Modesto Ave - Public service assistance, other
15:18 - 400 block of Ala Wai Blvd - Smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional
15:21 - 1300 block of Johnson Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:20 - 3600 block of Spruce Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Animal shelter empties right before Christmas
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 10:58pm
If you were planning on adopting a pet in South Lake Tahoe for a Christmas gift, you're out of luck this year as the last adoptable pet at the El Dorado County Animal Services Shelter has been adopted.
Felix, a five-year-old purebred Bengal, was the last pet left at the shelter on Tuesday. By Wednesday, he had found a new home.
Emptying out the shelter is not uncommon at Christmas as many find the perfect gift among the animals being housed there.
The shelter is located at 1120 Shakori Drive off of State Route 89 in Meyers. Their phone number is (530) 573-7925.
3 strikes and you're out: New VHR ordinance begins in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 10:32pm
With the new South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance going into effect on Friday, December 22, 2017, the police department took the first steps in acting on one part of that new document, the three strikes and you're out portion.
On Thursday, South Lake Police Department (SLTPD) sent certified mail notices to permitted VHR owners who have had one or two upheld violations in the last 24 months.
