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Protective measures close portions of South Lake Tahoe beaches
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 7:29am
The historic winter in Lake Tahoe continues to leave its mark with high water levels leaving limited beach space, causing sensitive areas to be prone to environmental degradation.
The area the public can access along the south shore just got smaller as the California Tahoe Conservancy has announced they will limit public access and temporarily close portions of some beaches to protect sensitive habitat and limit erosion.
Locations where portions of the beach will be closed include the Upper Truckee Marsh and other Conservancy-owned beaches near Lakeview Commons as shown in the photo.
Local Author Todd Borg Shares Newest Mystery at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 6:17am
Event Date:
August 15, 2017 - 6:30pm Join the Friends of the Library in welcoming back Todd Borg who returns with his 15th Owen McKenna Tahoe Mystery, "Tahoe Payback".
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Drivers on Nevada roads have two new laws starting July 1
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 8:30pm
Two new laws start on Nevada roadways July 1. The "Move Over" Law geared towards protecting Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) workers takes effect as does the Left Lane Law.
Left Lane Law now state that drivers in the fast lane who are holding back traffic behind them can be cited. Violations for being the slow driver in the fast lane will now be a misdemeanor with a first-time $50 fine. The fine would be $100 for a second offense within seven years. Fine number three would be $250.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Tahoe Tastings
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 3:54pm
Shane and Diondra Colquhoun, Tahoe Tastings’ owners, brought their wine cruise adventure hosting skills to their Bread & Broth Adopt A Day dinner on Monday June 19. This dynamic couple normally is providing afternoon and sunset cruises and wine tasting on the “Golden Rose” but at their Monday Meal dinner, they and their energetic sponsor crew members served up a tasty dinner and provided TLC to the evening’s dinner guests.
Driver uses wrong pedal when parking at South Lake Tahoe motel
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 3:23pm
A female guest trying to park their rental car at the Best Western Station House Inn in South Lake Tahoe apparently hit the gas instead of the break on Wednesday, sending the car into a room.
There were no injuries in the single car accident. One person was in the vehicle.
A decorative post holding up the second floor balcony was broken, as was a guard fence and window.
Owners of Zephyr Cove company sentenced for fraudulent exchange visitor program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 2:39pm
Perspective employees coming to the Unitied States on a J-1 Visa were taken advantage of by a company run by Zephyr Cove, Nevada resident David Marzano, his wife Linda Blair and adult daughter Janece Burke.
Maia's Journey To Make A Difference
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 1:44pm
Event Date:
July 2, 2017 - 9:00am Right now there are 1.25 million people, in America alone, balancing their own chance at life with Type 1 Diabetes every day—I am one of them. There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease where a person’s pancreas stops doing its job and producing insulin. Insulin is a hormone that converts food into energy. Without insulin humans cannot survive. Type 2 Diabetes is a different condition where a person’s body still produces insulin, but the body is not making use of the insulin, also known as insulin resistance.
Location
Elevate Wellness
2034 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Ca, 96150
In the same shopping center as Big 5 Sporting goods.
United States
38° 54' 50.8104" N, 120° 0' 11.2176" W
See map: Google Maps
Visitor from Thailand identified as victim in Lake Tahoe head-on crash
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 12:43pm
The fatal head-on collision in Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 near Cave Rock Monday is the result of a drunk driver according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
On June 26 at approximately 4:39 p.m., a black 2015 VW Passat driven by a 40-year-old female resident of Carson City was traveling eastbound on the highway at a curve. She crossed over the double yellow line and into westbound traffic where she hit a black 2017 Chrysler minivan head-on.
Mike Goar to take helm at Vail Resort's Lake Tahoe properties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 12:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mike Goar has been named the new Heavenly Mountain Resort chief operating officer, with additional oversight of the company’s Kirkwood Mountain and Northstar California resorts.
Goar is coming from Vail Resort's Keystone resort in Colorado where his is the current vice president and chief operating officer.
Meeks Bay Fire's 49th annual Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
July 2, 2017 - 8:00am
Meeks Bay Fire is holding their 49th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at their fire station on SR-89. This year the Sierra States Parks Foundations have come on board to help with the popular event that provides not only pancakes but also the famous Meeks Bay Fire jumbo sausages, applesauce, milk, coffee, orange juice, and plenty of butter and maple syrup to make the meal complete!
This popular fundraising event has been called "the best of its kind" on the West Shore.
Two days of Meeks Bay Fire's 49th annual Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 9:42pm
Event Date:
July 1, 2017 (All day)
Meeks Bay Fire is holding their 49th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at their fire station on SR-89. This year the Sierra States Parks Foundations have come on board to help with the popular event that provides not only pancakes but also the famous Meeks Bay Fire jumbo sausages, applesauce, milk, coffee, orange juice, and plenty of butter and maple syrup to make the meal complete!
This popular fundraising event has been called "the best of its kind" on the West Shore.
Bridge painting work to affect Donner Lake interchange until August
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:46pm
Motorists need to be aware of Caltrans roadwork that will affect travel to Donner Lake this summer. Overdue bridge painting and preservation work has closed Donner Lake Road under I-80 overcrossings.
This section of road will be closed until August 18.
Ramps to and from I-80 will remain open, allowing motorists to access the next available exit.
Keys Cafe opens satellite summer location at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Locals and visitors can now enjoy the signature coffee, smoothies, and baked goods of Keys Cafe at both ends of the bike trail with the addition of a satellite location in Camp Richardson's Coffee & Confectionery shop located on Highway 89.
We really saw this as a great opportunity and a synergy between our two businesses,” said Jeremy Gilpin, co-owner of the Tahoe Keys Café. “With such diverse menus we were able to come together and not cross, but be an added benefit to the resort.”
Don’t let alcohol ruin your summer fun in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 5:00pm
Summer around Tahoe is the perfect time for outdoor activities with family and friends. For some, drinking alcoholic beverages is part of the fun-in-the-sun experience. But excessive alcohol consumption and summer activities don’t mix.
Paroled sex offender seen in Meyers arrested in Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 4:04pm
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Office of Correctional Safety Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested 25-year-old Alexander Childs in Sacramento Tuesday.
Childs was a parolee-at-large as his parole had been suspended for absconding and a warrant was issued for his arrest on May 19, 2017. El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies and other South Lake Tahoe area law enforcement had been looking for Childs after he said he was in the Meyers area on Thursday.
Kudos: Choices for Children thanks community for Mother's Day Diaper Drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 12:39pm
Throughout the month of May 2017 Choices for Children's Healthy Bottom Line Diaper Distribution program hosted the third annual Mother's Day Diaper Drive. We received generous donations from community businesses, child care providers, and agencies. All donations will go directly to helping our community's youngest and most vulnerable residents stay clean, dry and healthy by ensuring they have the diapering supplies that they need.
Location
Choices for Children
1029 Takela Drive suite 1
United States
38° 56' 40.3548" N, 119° 58' 7.212" W
See map: Google Maps
TRPA, Keep Tahoe Blue and area schools log big miles during Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:14am
Staff with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue) took the top prizes in the 2017 Tahoe Bike Challenge, while hundreds of Tahoe youth rode in increasingly large bike-to-school events.
Each year, for the first two weeks of June, hundreds of Tahoe residents and visitors participate in the Tahoe Bike Challenge. In teams or as individuals, participants join a friendly competition to see who can replace the most car trips with trips by bicycle.
Sierra Earthquake swarm overnight near Donner and Independence Lakes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:25am
9:30 a.m. update: The area continues to see several earthquakes in this current swarm that started at 2:02 a.m. with a 4.0 earthquake according to the UNR Seismological Lab in Reno. Magnitude numbers have been updated and listed below.
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A series of earthquakes hit north of Donner Lake early Tuesday morning, starting at 2:02 a.m. with a 4.0 quake and a session of following 14 other tremblers over 1.0 magnitude by 5:43 a.m.
All came from an area 10.5 to 11.8 miles North/Northwest of Donner Lake, near Independence Lake.
The time and magnitude as of 8:20 a.m. Tuesday:
LTCC honors longtime Lake Tahoe dentist with Distinguished Alumni Award
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 9:43pm
Event Date:
June 30, 2017 - 6:00pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. — Dr. Deanna Brothers has been named this year's Lake Tahoe Community College Distinguished Alumni and will be honored during the school's commencement ceremony on Friday, June 30.
Each year, LTCC’s Foundation recognizes one special alumnus to receive this prestigious award for their exemplary achievements in their particular endeavors in life.
Douglas County rules to keep people safe at Lake Tahoe on 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 9:20pm
As the 4th of July approaches, Sheriff Pierini and members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office are reminding the public about rules the county has surrounding the holiday.
Possession and or discharge of fireworks is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Persons found in violation of the fireworks ordinance face criminal penalties, including a fine of up to $1,000.00 and/or confinement in the county jail for a period of up to six months.
Food Truck Weekend in South Lake Tahoe cancelled
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 8:39pm
Tahoe Truck Stop Food Truck Weekend, scheduled for July 14-16, 2017, has been cancelled. The 3-day event On Course Events had been planning was set to include 8 food trucks and a late night performance from Afrolicious at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe.
With limited event support coupled with overwhelming costs associated with providing the appropriate infrastructure for the 8 trucks and expected guests all weekend, On Course Event decided this event became too expensive to produce at this time.
Fatal crash at Cave Rock claims life of one person
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 8:20pm
One person died in a head-on collision on Highway 50 south of Cave Rock Monday afternoon. The Nevada Highway Patrol has not released any more details about the accident or victim.
Lane restrictions were in place as emergency crews worked at the scene which was at the curve near the Hidden Woods neighborhood.
This story will be updated as more details are available.
Alert resident leads to arrest of couple in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 8:58am
A couple was arrested on multiple charges Friday after an alert citizen reported a suspicious vehicle at the dead end of Sundown Trail near Lodgepole Trail on the South Shore in El Dorado County.
Christy Marie, 34, and Kase Harley Krumwiede, 32, both transients, were in the parked car when El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy DeLeon arrived to investigate the call. Kase had a felony arrest warrant out of Oregon, and both had methamphetamine and paraphernalia on their persons. A loaded firearm with the serial number removed was located in a bag inside the vehicle.
Snow and water still over many Desolation Wilderness trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 7:57am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit wilderness ranger scouting expeditions last week have brought back some updated trail conditions for those planning to venture into Desolation Wilderness.
Many hikers are turning around because of difficulty they have in finding the trail because of the large amount of snow at upper elevations, limited dry ground, frozen lakes, and high stream crossings.
New Valhalla Tahoe "Evening on the Lawn" concerts this summer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 9:51pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2017 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre festival schedule this summer is a full one and they've added a new event this summer, Evening Music on the Lawn.
The grand lawn at Valhalla has been a popular spot for Sunday afternoon concerts and now there will be two evening lawn concerts in 2017. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic supper and enjoy some music, there will be a beer and wine garden too.
Climb Out of the Darkness® event in South Lake Tahoe July 9
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 4:39pm
Event Date:
July 9, 2017 - 9:00am
Climb Out of the Darkness® is the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders is holding a regional event in South Lake Tahoe. All moms, dads, families and friends are invited to participate on Sunday, July 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Nevada Beach.
Another warm week in store for South Lake Tahoe but no records expected
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 3:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Records aren't expected to fall this week, but South Lake Tahoe will continue to see warm and sunny days. Winds will increase on Monday and Tuesday.
South Lake Tahoe broke records three of last seven days with all time highs of 90 on June 19, 87 on June 20 and 86 on June 21.
Records and forecast temperatures this week:
June 26 - 89 (2015) - 81
June 27 - 87 (1981) - 78
June 28 - 89 (2013) - 78
June 29 - 89 (2013) - 81
June 30 - 89 (2013) - 81
July 1 - 92 (2013) - 82
July 2 - 90 (2013) - 86
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 2:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 246 calls between June 13 - June 19, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/13 (28 calls)
DUI in the 3400 block of Spruce
Threats in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Lakeview
6/14 (41 calls)
Warrant in the 2700 block of Snowshoe Thompson Dr
Transient/Homeless in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/15 (25 calls)
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 1:39pm
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.
6/18
11:20 a.m. - Unlawful Business - South Lake Tahoe - LOOK INTO A POSSIBLE UNLAWFUL BOAT RENTAL BUSINESS
2:36 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - DECEASED 46-YEAR-OLD MALE.
6/19
7:42 a.m. - DUI - Pioneer Trail - 26-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DUI.
6/20
Journalists worked around the clock to get the Angora Fire story out to the public
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 9:17pm
As the first responders and Meyers community are honored for their resiliency and efforts during the June 24, 2007 Angora Fire, another side of the story was behind the newspaper pages and camera lenses.
Ten years ago was a different time for news, and local online news sources such as South Tahoe Now did not exist, nor was there social media forum one could rely on for local news and updates.
First responders and resilient community honored on 10th anniversary of Angora Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 8:33pm
"It was so frustrating and only so much we could do," recalled Kit Bailey of the U.S. Forest Service during Saturday's Angora Fire First Responder Remembrance Ceremony. "Its miraculous nobody got hurt."
On the 10th anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed 254 homes as it burned quickly through 3,100 acres in the Meyers area of the South Shore, fire responders gathered at the Lake Valley Fire Department to honor those who served that day, and to honor the resilient community that supported them.
Driver airlifted to hospital after South Lake Tahoe crash
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 6:29pm
A man was transported by helicopter to Renown Medical Center in Reno Saturday afternoon after crashing his white Toyota Tacoma into a parked car in South Lake Tahoe.
The unidentified man suffered a medical issue and lost control of his vehicle at about 1:20 p.m. on June 24, hitting the car on Spruce Avenue and moving it about 200 feet according to South Lake Tahoe Police.
The condition of the driver is unknown.
Car severs gas meter on South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 6:13pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is at a home on Chonokis Street this evening after the driver of a car hit the home's gas meter, shearing it completely off its base according to Battalion Chief Tim Spencer.
As of 7:00 p.m., SLTFR was at the scene, waiting for Southwest Gas to arrive to shut the gas off. In the meantime, the fire department was able to plugged the line temporarily.
Nobody was home in the neighboring properties so just one person was evacuated. They will remain out of their home unless Southwest arrives.
Power out to almost 4,000 Liberty customers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 4:06pm
8:40 p.m. update: Crews found a broken cross arm on a power pole near the Y in South Lake Tahoe. They think they'll have the power back by 9:30 p.m. for the remaining customers that are still without power.
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6:30 p.m. update: About 1700 SLT customers have had their power restored. Crews are working on the remaining 1700+ customer still out. No est restoration time yet.
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Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 25 - July 1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 12:47pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from South Upper Truckee Road to Luther Pass: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for dead tree removal work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
Friends of the SLT Library Book Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 5:35am
Event Date:
July 22, 2017 - 10:00am Summer's here! Get some new beach reads. Hundreds of books to chose from. Friends of the Library members get in at 9 AM and have the opportunity to win a free bag of books. Join now or morning of the sale. 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Events at Lake Valley Fire and Valhalla mark 10th anniversary of Angora Fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 9:43pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2017 - 8:30am
Events continue on the South Shore to mark the 10th anniversary of the Angora Fire.
Angora Fire First Responder Remembrance Ceremony
Saturday, June 24, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District Station 7, 2211 Keetak Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Angora Commemoration
Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Valhalla Grand Lawn, 1 Valhalla Road, State Route 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Sponsored by the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team
Speakers for the event:
Welcome South Lake Tahoe Mayor Austin Sass
Squaw Valley extends hours for skiing and riding
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 8:21pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Escaping the recording breaking hot weather in the West this week is reason enough to visit Lake Tahoe but Squaw Valley has just announced another reason to visit: extended hours for skiers and snowboarders.
Volunteers sought for Douglas County Sheriff's Citizen Patrol and substation duties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 7:48pm
Members are sought for two volunteer positions for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO): men and women for both staffing the substations and working on the Citizen Patrol.
Citizen Patrol is a group of volunteers who receive training, uniforms, and a partner to complete various non-hazardous duties for the Sheriff’s Office, they provide invaluable services to DCSO, saving taxpayers a tremendous amount of tax dollars.
Body found in Truckee River near Verdi identified as missing woman
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 6:39pm
A body found in the Truckee River on Thursday night has been positively identified by the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office as 32-year-old Sarah Duncan, the woman who went missing Wednesday after falling into the river.
She was seen falling from a raft in the Truckee River near Crystal Peak Park. A search by the Swift water rescue teams from Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Reno Fire Department took place Wednesday afternoon.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 2:45pm
The following 105 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the months of April and May:
April 3
A GRAVENSTEIN EYELASH EXTENSIONS
PRINT MEDIA LLC
April 4
BAJA FRESH #30324
DHARMA LOVE
Aril 5
CALIFORNIA RENTALS
LC SERVICES
April 6
ILEEN'S CRYSTAL KLEENING
SIERRA ECOTONE SOLUTIONS LLC
April 7
SECURITY PAVING COMPANY INC
TITANIC LONGBOARDS LLC
April 10
BLANCAS EST HOUSE CLEAN
TRUE NORTH RESEARCH
April 11
CLEAR BLUE SERVICE CO
SINK COMBS DETHLEFS
April 12
COZY RAY
April 13
CATHYS QUICK HELP
Sunrise digital photowalk at Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 1:57pm
Event Date:
July 15, 2017 - 4:30am Join Rachid Dahnoun, an outdoor and adventure photographer, for an early photowalk at one of America's most beautiful locations, and Lake Tahoe gem, Emerald Bay, on Saturday, July 15 from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Spend the morning learning the basic principles and techniques that Dahnoun uses in his award winning landscape photography. Photograph this beautiful area at sunrise through the early morning hours.
Location
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96154
United States
38° 57' 15.8148" N, 120° 6' 38.4624" W
See map: Google Maps
Law enforcement searching for paroled sex offender in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 1:51pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) received a phone call Thursday, alerting them of a convicted sex offender in Meyers who had cut off his ankle monitoring device.
Deputies searched for 25-year-old Alexander Paul Childs in the area but were not successful. Deputies have been on the lookout for him and EDSO has notified surrounding law enforcement agencies as well.
The anonymous caller told EDSO that Childs had called her and said he'd been without his ankle device for about a month and that he wanted to leave Meyers and head to Sacramento.
Stateline casinos to charge for parking during Summer Concert Series & special events
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 1:32pm
Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe announced today that they will start charging for those using their parking lots and valet services during concerts, special events and holidays.
Their new parking policy starts on June 30. It will cost $20 to self-park and $25 to use valet parking. Cash and credit cards will be both accepted for payment.
MontBleu Resort currently charges $10 for those parking during the Harveys' concerts, but that is returned to driving using the lot in the form of free play coupons. Hard Rock Tahoe also charges non-hotel guests $5 - $20 depends on the event.
Fences going into water along Lake Tahoe shoreline removed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 8:56pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nevada - With the water level rising in Lake Tahoe, new issues have surfaced with the placement of fences at three parcels on the Nevada side that have extended into the lake. During recent drought years, the fences didn't touch water.
One fence was located at the new Tahoe Beach Club in Stateline, another at a private home just north of Cave Rock, and the third at a home in the Elks Point Country Club in Zephyr Cove.
Annual Canadian Goose roundup completed in Lake Tahoe and Reno
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 7:43pm
Not only humans enjoy hanging out in Lake Tahoe, the Canadian Goose does as well, and according to many, perhaps too well. The annual goose roundup is now complete with 118 of the geese from Lake Tahoe now living at the Wild Horse Reservoir in Elko County.
Evan Allan Menchel 1991-2017
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 4:16pm
Our beautiful, spiritual, creative, loving Evan Allan Menchel has left us to soon on June 20th, 2017.
If you've ever met Evan, you remembered him. His time on this earth was short but glorious. He had a different outlook on life that very few could conceive. He lived for experiences.
His love for humanity was embraceable. His joys were: hiking, skiing, cooking, biking, driving, swimming, cars, motorcycles and crafting.
South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade and BBQ
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 3:29pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2017 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Over 75 float and vehicle entries as well as over 200 walkers will be participating in the 2nd annual City of South Lake Tahoe's 4th of July parade.
The July 4 parade will start at 10:00 a.m. at the "Y," where Highways 50 and 89 intersect, and follow Highway 50 to Al Tahoe Boulevard and end at Bijou Park where a family friendly After Party will take place immediately following the conclusion of the parade. There will be a BBQ at the party with all proceeds going to the American Legion.
The Sextones at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 3:18pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2017 - 6:30pm Reno band The Sextones will perform funk and soul at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 29.
The Sextones is a family of music renegades known for viciously executed soul compositions and white-knuckle driving funk. Tipping their hats to the days of Tower of Power and Stevie Wonder, they are forging the path for a new generation of funk and soul.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
New brush fire burning in Reno
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 3:01pm
Reno area firefighters are at the scene of a brush fire along the Hunter Creek Trail in the west part of the City, a popular hiking spot. As of 3:30 p.m. the fire had consumed almost 200 acres according to Truckee Meadows Fire Department.
Crews from Reno Fire Department, Truckee Meadows Fire Department and the Nevada Division of Forestry are all at the scene along with helicopter and airplane help from the air.
