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League to Save Lake Tahoe: Measure C crucial to lake's clarity

The League to Save Lake Tahoe supports Measure C, the ballot measure to fix potholes and repair road surfaces in the City of South Lake Tahoe. Fixing our roads protects Lake Tahoe, and is a critical complement to the advocacy by the League and many others to reduce pollution associated with Tahoe’s traffic. Taking action now is essential if we are to restore the Lake to its historic clarity.

Public input sought on 3-year plan for Mental Health Services Act.

The Behavioral Health Division of the El Dorado County (EDC) Health and Human Services Agency invites the public to provide input on the County’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three Year Plan Annual Update for Fiscal Year 2018/19. Community members can provide input by email, online survey or at an upcoming community meeting.

Community meetings to receive input for the MHSA plan are scheduled as follows:

Thief makes off with $15,000 in wine from Incline Village Raley's

A suspect who stole 55 bottles of wine worth approximately $15,000 is being sought by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) and they are asking for assistance from the public.

On Monday, October 23 2017 between 6:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., an unidentified male entered the Raley's Supermarket in the 900 block of Tahoe Boulevard and stole the high end red wine.

Some of the stolen wine included:

- Joseph Phelps 2012 Insignia red wine, valued at $239.99 per bottle
- 23 bottles of Caymus 2013 Special Select Cabernet, valued at $165.70 per bottle

Jamie Anderson part of United Airline's Olympic Team USA promotions

It's just 100 days until the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and United Airlines has announced their lineup of Team USA athletes who will represent them in PyeongChang, South Korea.

"New Spirit of United" is their campaign as the US Olympic Committee's official airline.

Jamie Anderson of Meyers/South Lake Tahoe is one of the six athletes chosen who " embody United's core values of flying together and working as one unified team towards success".

TAMBA Fall Party and premerie of MSP's Drop Everything

Event Date: 
November 4, 2017 - 6:00pm

The community is invited to celebrate another great year of mountain biking and trail building with the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) at their Fall Party on Saturday, November 4 at the Heavenly California Main Lodge.

As we transition to winter they will have the premier showing of MSP Film's Drop Everything during the evening which also features a pasta dinner, drinks, raffle prizes and swag. They will also be holding a membership drive.

The party starts at 6:00 p.m. with the film showing around 7:00 p.m.

Location

Heavenly California Main Lodge
3860 Saddle Road South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 5.8524" N, 119° 56' 25.1592" W

Dr. Jeffrey Orr returns to South Lake Tahoe as Barton's newest surgeon

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health announced today that Jeffrey Orr, MD, has returned to his hometown of South Lake Tahoe to join its network of talented orthopedic surgeons.

Dr. Orr received his medical doctorate from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He conducted his orthopedic surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He completed his fellowship training at the University of South Florida. He’s an affiliate of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Letter: Vote Yes on Measure C

I never thought 20 years ago that SLT roads and pothole problems would still be a problem today, but it still is! Tahoe is a beautiful place, if you ignore the pothole problem. Finally we have a chance to do something. Measure C, a quarter percent sales tax, will replace another sales tax that is expiring, and that same money will be set aside for fixing our roads. The new measure will also mandate a citizens committee with legal clout to make sure this money is spent on roads. This is an amazing opportunity to get something done on our roads.

VOTE YES ON C.

- John Johnck, SLT

Is hip pain keeping you down? Wellness lecture Wednesday

Event Date: 
November 1, 2017 - 6:00pm

When medications and other treatments don't help your hip pain, you may have hip arthritis. Surgery to replace the hip joint may be the answer. An orthopedic surgeon who has experience with hip arthritis will understand your frustration with the pain and be able to help you get back to living your daily life.

What is hip arthritis?

Letter: Measure C needs to be rewritten, Vote No

Event Date: 
October 31, 2017 (All day)

As it stands right now, any tax money collected goes to the General Fund where it can be disbursed as the city sees fit regardless what it is ear. That's why this Measure C is a good tax (if there is a good tax), because it is a specific fund that cannot be used for anything but what it's voted on.

Specifically this started as a way to keep CalPERS from robbing the general fund for unfunded pensions and liabilities. The problem is it's not enough and everyone knows it, even the authors.

Letters: Yes on Measure C

I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for 37 years and hope to live in this amazing place for many more years to come. In that time I have not always been pleased with the way our City has spent its tax revenues, but, in the last several years, I believe there has been a concerted effort to control spending and to provide better oversight in the way these funds are used. That's why I am supporting Measure C.

Letters: Please vote YES on Measure C

Ever since I moved to South Lake Tahoe, potholes and cracks have covered our city’s roads and presented a danger to residents. We have all seen cars swerve all over the road, only to realize it’s not a drunk driver, but rather someone trying to avoid potholes. Our roads should not be in such disrepair, that a simple trip to the grocery store can feel like an obstacle course. We need to solve this problem.

Letter: Vote for Measure C

I’m voting for Measure C because South Lake Tahoe needs a reliable and transparent way to fund road maintenance and improvement. Last winter was illustration enough for me. After I hit a pothole on Pioneer Trail during a snowstorm, I had no other option than to spend $800 for new tires if I was going to drive my children to school and get to work. In the summer months, I watched as the asphalt wore down from thousands of tires coming in from out of town every week. As the tourists leave, we are left with cracks and splits and holes.

New Assistant Douglas County Manager resigns

The new Douglas County Assistant County Manager Bradley Hurley has resigned his position effective October 31, 2017.

Hurley submitted his resignation to County Manager Larry Werner. “Probation periods are an opportunity for both the employee and the employer to determine if the relationship is a good fit," said Werner.

September gaming figures: Slight loss for South Shore casinos

Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) released their September figures and they show revenue for casinos on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe was down almost three percent when compared to the same month in 2016.

They showed a gaming "win" of $21,084,873, 2.96 percent drop from the previous year. The state as a whole was up 3.25 percent, bringing in $979,859,876. The biggest gain in the "win" was experienced by the North Shore casinos with their gain of 16.53 percent, or $414,250 more in 2017.

The "win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

Kimber Lousie Palma 4/10/04 ~ 10/18/17

Kimber Louise Palma was born on April 10th, 2004 in American Fork, Utah. She gained her angel wings too early at 13 years old as she was joined in death by her great grandmother Beverly Louise Phillips on October 18th, 2017 in a car accident.

Please join us in celebrating A Day for Beverly and Kimber on November 4, 2017 at 10:00am at the St. Theresa's Church, 1041 Lyons Ave. in South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, with a reception in the Grace Hall to follow. In honor of Beverly and Kimber, please wear your brightest colors.

Public invited to offical launch party for LARKR, a SLT company

Event Date: 
November 2, 2017 - 7:00pm

A South Lake Tahoe company with big plans to help people around the county will hold their official launch party on Thursday, November 2 at South Lake Brewing Company from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Highway 50 roadwork in South Lake Tahoe extended through November

Construction on U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe will be extended through the end of November, weather permitting. The work remaining includes the installation of new traffic signals at Tahoe Keys Boulevard and 3rd Street.

Expect lane closures and extra traffic on U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe from the "Y" to Winnemucca Avenue during these final stages.

The project is a three-year one and includes water quality improvements, a new stop light at Lodi, timed traffic lights from the Y to Trout creek, bike lanes, bus pull outs, sidewalks and retaining walls.

Active military families treated to weekend in Lake Tahoe

The families of two active duty soldiers were treated to an outdoor adventure weekend in Lake Tahoe thanks to PatriotList.org of Carson City and Move Mountains of Incline Village.

The mission of the program was to weave family activities that blend adventure and communication workshops into the retreat weekend. The families were nurtured and challenged physically, emotionally and mentally while they worked together and thrived through fun and engaging challenges on the SEA, AIR, and LAND.

Opinion: Vote YES on Measure C

As a proud longtime resident of South Lake Tahoe, I find it embarrassing that our community has not been able to take care of our roads. From a lack of sidewalks to enormous potholes and cracks, our roads are dangerous and need to be fixed.

Learn how to start a business during Startup Weekend Tahoe

Event Date: 
November 3, 2017 (All day)

Startup Weekend Tahoe is back and headed to the South Shore November 3-5, 2017/

Take that idea you've had and see if you can build a business surrounded by the beauty of Lake Tahoe! Don't have an idea? That's okay, too!

Get ready for a weekend-long, hands-on experience where you will learn what it takes to launch a startup, meet others with the same shared passion for entrepreneurship, and maybe even create a new business!

Location

Tahoe Mountain Lab
3079 Harrison Ave
United States
38° 56' 25.872" N, 119° 58' 40.332" W

Washoe County Sheriffs asking for help in locating two teens

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for any information that will assist with locating two teenagers missing from Sun Valley since last Thursday.

Jakob Palmer, age 14, and his sister Alexis Palmer, age 12, were last seen in the area of Sun Valley Boulevard and Leon Drive at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017. They may have been heading for the Stead area.

Sheriff’s Office detectives believe the siblings may not be in immediate danger but are asking for any information that will help return them home.

Kudos: Homebrew for the Homeless a success

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Thank you to our community of supporters for making the 2017 Homebrew for the Homeless a successful fundraiser! The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless event at the DDRC Ranch was supported by over 60 individual and business sponsors. A special cheers to major donors: Hops Envy, Reliapro Painters, darke. Marketing, Tahoe Mountain Lab, Law Office of Scott Weavil, The Heatherton Agency, Barmhouse, Tahoe Best Friends, Tiffany Hetherton Grimes of Chase International, and South Tahoe Association of Realtors. This year’s event raised a record amount of donations.

Lake Tahoe Search and Rescue calls on the rise

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the busy summer season is over, those hiking in the mountains around Lake Tahoe needing help getting to safety are on the rise.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) team has been busy this fall, responding to almost double the number of calls.

From September 1 to October 30, 2016, the SAR volunteers responded to 12 incidents. So far in 2017 during the period, they are been called out 22 times.

New gas tax starts November 1 in California; Prices up 12 cents/gallon

Higher fuel taxes are set to start November 1, 2017, raising the base gasoline excise tax from 18 cents to 30 cents per gallon. Senate Bill 1 was signed into law by California Jerry Brown and contains other increases that will cover the state's transportation needs for the next ten years with an extra $52 billion in revenue.

Other funds are coming from a new transportation improvement fee based on vehicle value, and paying off past transportation loans, Caltrans savings, and new charges on diesel fuel and zero-emission vehicles.

Award winning production of "Joint Chiefs" at Duke Theater

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 12 2017 .
November 9, 2017 - 7:30pm
November 10, 2017 - 7:30pm
November 11, 2017 - 7:30pm
November 12, 2017 - 7:30pm

Peter McDonough won the 2016 Word Wave One-Act Play Competition with "Joint Chiefs" and he has now expanded it into a full-length stage production that will be featured at the Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre over two weekends in November.

County to hold VHR meeting in South Lake Tahoe

The El Dorado County Tax Collector will be holding a meeting to discuss vacation home rentals (VHRs) in the non-city limits portions of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the SLT library.

C.L. Raffety is holding the public meeting to discuss recent changes in the ordinance, and hear suggestions for amendments. Under consideration for changes include no sub-leases of vacation homes, signage requirements and looking at ways to eliminate clusters of VHRs in neighborhoods.

Last chance to buy tickets for TWCF dinner honoring local principal

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Monday is the last day to buy tickets for the Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) annual Membership Celebration Dinner on Thursday, November 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Harvey's Lake Tahoe.

Ticket sales will close at noon. They can be purchased for $35 HERE.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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:

10/18

1:47 p.m. - Violation of Probation - Rubicon Trail - 30-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS CONTACTED AND DETAINED. PROBATION SEARCH OF HIS PERSON RENDERED NUMEROUS ITEMS OF ILLEGAL CONTRABAND. THE SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED, TRANSPORTED, AND BOOKED INTO THE EDCJ.

Winter storm possible for Lake Tahoe by end of week

A Winter Storm is forecast to move into northern California and northern Nevada by Friday with snow impacting travel over the Sierra Saturday and Sunday. Windy conditions and periods of rain and snow are possible for western Nevada.

* What can we expect in the Sierra? Gusty winds, rain and snow
starting Friday afternoon with heavy snow possible Saturday and
Sunday. Travel could be difficult at times.

* How about western Nevada? Gusty winds Friday into Saturday with
some light rain possible. Best chance for rain is Saturday into

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 29 - November 3

As the road construction season winds down, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the following work schedules on roads in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Fiber Art Fridays to be held at South Lake Tahoe Library

The South Lake Tahoe Library will be starting a new fiber art group that will meet on the first Friday of the month from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The group is open to those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing and other fiber arts. Learn some new tricks, share projects, ideas, and stories with others. Bring your current project or start a new one.

This is free and all skill levels are welcome. Come and leave as needed.

South Lake Tahoe Branch Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Boulevard.

History of Transportation to Tahoe Talk at Camp Rich

Event Date: 
November 14, 2017 - 7:00pm

Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society as it presents “How Did We Get Here?” on November 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Historian Dr. Dave Borges will help us all understand Highway 50 road improvements from Tahoe to Placerville and what you can still see while on the road.

This exciting program will cover everything from Native American trade routes over the Sierra Nevada, to the 1859 Bonanza Road, tolls, railways and so much more. Our Lake Tahoe history is incredibly intriguing.

Location

Camp Richardson Hotel
1900 Jameson Beach Rd South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 4.2108" N, 120° 2' 26.7756" W

Ty Robben to spend the next seven years in prison

The man who led anti-South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff, District Attorney and Judge campaigns will be spending the next seven years in prison after he was given the maximum sentence October 27, 2017 in Sacramento Superior Court.

LTCC lecture to feature South Lake Tahoe artist

Event Date: 
November 3, 2017 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local artist Malcolm Tibbetts will be giving a lecture to members of the public as part of the Lake Tahoe Community College Art Club's Visiting Artist Series on Friday, November 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the school's room F101.

Tibbetts primarily works with wood and has been featured during the Tahoe Art League's annual Studio Tour. He has donated several large sculptures to LTCC that can be found around campus.

Wendy Shehadi 1941-2017

Former South Lake Tahoe resident Wendy Shehadi passed away on October 19 2017 at the age of 76 in Las Vegas. Wendy is survived by her husband Dick; sons Mark and Scott; guardian son Mike Cokeron; grandsons Michael and Ryan Shehadi; brother Dr. Richard Rupp; sister in law Louise Rupp; brother in law Michael Shehadi; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Champions Plaza “Spirit of Competition” unveiled

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long awaited 11 foot tall bronze sculpture "Spirit of Competition" perched on top of a 4.5 ton boulder was unveiled during a ceremony at Champions Plaza Friday.

Sculptor Gareth Curtiss transported his creation from his studio in Fortine, Montana just two days ago in the back of his van, early Thursday morning the bronze sculpture was picked up with a crane and placed on top of the boulder, bolted in and wrapped up for the ceremony.

Prescribed fires return to Lake Tahoe basin

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – California State Parks will kick off the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) fall prescribed fire program next week beginning Wednesday, November 1, 2017. If conditions are favorable, prescribed fire operations will take place in D.L. Bliss State Park on the southwest end of Lake Tahoe. This operation was originally scheduled for earlier this month, but was delayed due to resource needs elsewhere.

65 acres of understory in the area will be burned and it is expected to take one week to complete the job.

Treats for both families and Bread & Broth at Ski Run Marina Halloween event

Event Date: 
October 28, 2017 - 5:30pm

On Saturday, October 28, the public is invited to Ski Run Marina Halloween Trick or Treat from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Get dressed up in a costume and bring not only a bag for treats, but also a non-perishable item for Bread and Broth 4 Kids.

Trick or Treat Locations
Activities Center
Ski Run Boat Company
Lake Tahoe Chocolate Shop
Cabin Fever
Sports Fever
Heavenly Psychic
Hair by the Lake
Art of Gelato
Tahoe Cruises
Riva Grill
Artemis Lake Front Cafe

Entry fee: Donation of canned good/non-perishable food items (see list below)

Possible changes to Herbert Avenue discussed at public meeting

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the addition of Bijou Marketplace along Highway 50 between Ski Run Boulevard and Herbert Avenue, owners of nearby properties have started to look at how this new development will help their businesses.

Man accused of threatening Carson City judge dies in prison

The man accused of firing shots into the home of Carson City Judge John Tatro, setting up an explosive device outside the home and sending a threatening Christmas card has died, Carson City law officials confirm.

John Aston, 74, died Thursday morning, 6:25 a.m. in the infirmary at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center. News of his death has been confirmed by the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Coroner responded. An autopsy will be scheduled per NRS 209.3815. Next of kin have been notified.

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe opens for two days of skiing and riding

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will offer a little tease of skiing and snowboarding as they open for two days, Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28. They are the first Lake Tahoe area resort to open this season.

There will be limited terrain available for skiing and snowboarding. Mt. Rose will offer access to one beginner ski trail accessed by the Wizard chairlift from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. both days. Lift tickets will be available for $20 for guests ages 16+, and $10 for children ages 15 and under.

Fees at Yosemite, Bryce and 15 other national parks could rise to $70 per car

The National Park Service (NPS) is considering raising fees at their most popular locations during the peak season to pay for overdue and badly needed improvements to the aging infrastructure of national parks. This includes roads, bridges, campgrounds, waterlines, bathrooms, and other visitor services.

Amgen Tour of California men's and women's stages return to South Lake Tahoe

Good news for South Lake Tahoe as the Amgen Tour of California has announced their 2018 race schedule. A favored site for the women’s race, South Lake Tahoe will once again host the men for the Stage 6 finish and welcome back the women for the fourth year in a row on May 18. 2018.

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, made the announcement Thursday.

Small trembler in South Lake Tahoe

It wasn't a big one, but big enough to move the Richter scale at the University of Nevada Seismological Lab in Reno. At 1:10 a.m. there was a 1.2 magnitude earthquake Thursday morning 3.7 miles WSW of South Lake Tahoe, 10 miles southwest of Glenbrook.

It was the tenth small earthquake in just over 24 hours in the Sierra, most near Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne and Bishop.

For current earthquake information, visit http://www.seismo.unr.edu.

Couple safe after overnight rescue on Mt. Tallac

El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, with assistance from a California Highway Patrol Helicopter, made an overnight rescue of a married couple on Mt. Tallac Monday morning.

At 3:00 a.m. October 23, the Sheriff's Office received a call for rescue on the eastern slope of Mt. Tallac.

Bread & Broth needs volunteers for their growing programs

Bread & Broth, an all volunteer organization whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, has volunteer opportunities for those who are looking to give back and join their ‘heart warming’ efforts to help others.

Bread & Broth (B&B) has grown over the last eight years and now offers the following programs:

- Monday Meal, which is a full-course dinner service every Monday at St. Theresa Grace Hall from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
- Second Serving at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church which provides soup and a simple entrée every Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Good Ol' Boyz combine country, hip-hop and rock

Event Date: 
October 28, 2017 - 9:00pm

The Good Ol' Boyz, a trio from Placerville, are headed up the hill for a one-night show at Whiskey Dicks in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, October 28 starting at 9:00 p.m.

They combine gritty, hard-hitting, West Coast hip-hop with rebel country and rock influences. Good Ol' Boyz have created a style all their own. Crazed fans of the group range from 15 to 60 years old from all walks of life.

RonnyRon the Outlaw, Kali J Wild, and Remington, create music that explores the life of an outlaw living in the California country.

CodeRed emergency alert available for County residents

El Dorado County residents can sign up for CodeRED, an emergency notification service so they can be warned in the event of an emergency. This El Dorado County Sheriff's Office - Office of Emergency Services Alert Notification System provides a number of ways in which the county may contact the community in the event of an emergency or urgent law enforcement operations such as evacuations due to wildfires, hazardous material spills, or urgent law enforcement operations.

Upcoming North Lake Tahoe grinding and paving projects

Several sections of North Lake Tahoe highways are scheduled to be worked on over the next nine days, beginning Thursday in Tahoe City.

Grinding and paving work on Highway 28 at the Tahoe City “Wye” is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, requiring reversing one-way traffic control on both Highways 28 and 89 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Saturday, the contractor, Martin Brothers, will be working on Highway 267 in Kings Beach. There will be one-way traffic control there as well from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with up to 20-minute delays.

Guide to Nevada Day activities in Carson City

It’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.

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