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Ask Henry: Anything I should not give Fido and Fluffy for Christmas?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 6:27pmAs we are fast approaching the biggest giving season of them all I wanted to remind our wonderful Tahoe pet lovers what to avoid as gifts for your furry family member this year. I would like to thank the folks at Pet Plan Pet Insurance for the following great advice. Speaking of pet insurance, if you’re looking for a practical gift for your pet owning friends pet insurance would make a nice gift!
Strong storm headed to Lake Tahoe: Up to 16" snow at lake, 2 feet at upper elevations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 8:56amChristmas will be arriving early for those waiting for a strong storm to bring snow to Lake Tahoe. A winter storm warning has been issued for the area from 10:00 a.m. Friday to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Friday is expected to be a heavy travel day, bringing people into the Basin for the holiday weekend.
Snow will start to move in Friday morning with periods of heavy snow all the way from Friday afternoon to Saturday midday. Forecasters are calling for 1-2 feet at elevations above 7,000 feet, with locally heavier along the Sierra Crest. Lake level can expect 8-16 inches.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 8:33amGood morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Thursday, December 22, 2016.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… GET OUT TODAY AND MAKE YOUR TURNS AS A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED FOR TOMORROW MORNING THRU SATURDAY AFTERNOON…
HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
Pet of the Week: Lucille
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 11:53pmThis week's pet of the week is Lucille, a corn snake. She is looking for a new home!
Lucille is about three feet long and eats frozen or thawed mice.
If you adopt Lucille you get her three foot tank with lid to take home with, but you'll need lighting and heating equipment. If you wish to adopt her, you must bring the equipment to the shelter with you.
Visit Lucille at El Dorado County Animal Services, 1120 Shakori Drive, South Lake Tahoe, 530-573-7925.
Sign ups being taken for Magnet School kindergarten lottery
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 9:55pmThe lottery to assign spots for the Fall '17 kindergarten class at Lake Tahoe Environmental School (Magnet School) will be held in Spring. Signups to be part of the lottery will start when school resumes after the holidays on January 9.
It is not a first-come, first-served process so parents have until the end of March to sign up.
Free bus rides in South Lake Tahoe Christmas Eve to New Years Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 8:50pmRides on BlueGo along bus routes 50 and 53 in South Lake Tahoe will be free for all riders from December 24, 2016 to January 1, 2017. Leave your cars parked and get through town during the busy holiday period on convenient and comfortable buses.
Route 50 travels from the Y, past Barton Hospital, Al Tahoe, Safeway, Stateline and Kingsubry (along Highway 50). Route can be found here. It runs from 5:15 a.m. to 11:04 p.m.
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows to offer free shuttle service during holidays
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 8:24pmThis holiday season, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will offer a pilot intra-valley transit program in partnership with the app-based transportation provider Chariot, beginning December 23 and operating through the holidays until January 4.
The free trial program is not only convenient for guests, but also removes cars from roads and parking areas.
Woman wanted on numerous Nevada charges arrested in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 7:58pmA woman living in South Lake Tahoe has been arrested by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office after an investigation into a fraudulent travel business operating out of Sun Valley, Nev.
In early December, 2016, Washoe County Detectives gained intelligence from a Secret Witness tip that Vivian Saenz-Alvarado, 39, had been residing in the South Lake Tahoe area. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives contacted the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and provided them with a possible location for Saenz-Alvarado.
SLT locals featured on El Dorado County Sheriff's Most Wanted Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 6:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - This week's El Dorado County District Attorney's Office Most Wanted Wednesday subjects are from South Lake Tahoe. Marty Beaman and Gabrielle Cooley are wanted on felony warrants for theft, fraud, and conspiracy to commit a crime. Both have been charged in a 12 page, 14 count and 25 overt acts Complaint.
Beaman has been arrested numerous times with convictions for possession of narcotics, receiving stolen property, forgery, with several violations of parole – this is his second time as our featured Most Wanted Wednesday fugitive. He has a $250,000.00 warrant.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 9:13amGood morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to the lake!
Today is Wednesday, December 21, 2016.
WELCOME TO WINTER… SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS THIS MORNING WITH A TRACE TO 1” OF NEW ALREADY REPORTED. ROAD CONTROLS ALSO POSTED AND CAN CHANGE RAPIDLY…
HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
December 30 deadline to apply for City of South Lake Tahoe commissions and board
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 7:42pmThe deadline is rapidly approaching for locals to apply for 19 open positions on City of South Lake Tahoe commissions and boards.
Two year appointments are now being accepted for Airport Land Use Commission, Building/ADA Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
Completed applications must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, December 30, 2016. The City Council will be making the appointments at a regularly scheduled meeting in January 2017 (to be announced).
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION:
Mt. Tallac High students learn to give back to the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 2:25pmThe students at Mt. Tallac High School in South Lake Tahoe have learned how to give back to others in their community, and not in the normal food and money drive way.
What started last year with a rap song to raise funds for Christmas Cheer and now morphed into an annual project where more students can be involved in making a community-wide impact.
"As a school we chose people and organizations to give to," said school Principal Holly Greenough. "Since most of our students don't have the means to donate food and money we showed alternative ways they can give back."
MontBleu pool renovated and opened, day passes available
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 1:27pmWhile many locals have probably never used the pool at MontBleu, guests of the South Shore casino hotel are being treated to the first major renovation at the pool in over 30 years.
The pool's signature rock waterfall is gone, something that was deteriorating after then of thousands of timed falling water displays, In its place is a small lazy river, popular with the younger set due to its four-foot depth.
"The Genes of Jeans" at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 10:45am
Event Date:
March 28, 2017 - 6:00pm "The Genes of Jeans" Join the Friends of the Library as genealogst Kathleen P. Clemence presents J.W. and AnnieDavis: Their Riveting Lives. As the well-known inventor of riveted work pants, much has been written about Jacob William “JW” Davis, some fact and some fiction. The fact that the world’s favorite item of clothing was invented and patented in Reno by him is unknown to most locals and denim fans worldwide…but not for long. Having followed numerous paper trails, Clemence will present the true story of Davis and his family, based on documented evidence.
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
Greenbelt plans for South Lake Tahoe unveiled, public asked to comment
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 9:18amNow that the Tahoe Valley Area Plan has been approved for the Y area of South Lake Tahoe, plans are moving forward to create a greenbelt area that would improve connectivity, create more biking, walking and play space, as well as implementing stormwater improvements to keep Tahoe blue, and the community green.
Could it be a white Christmas in Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 8:41amA small front will pass by Lake Tahoe Tuesday, with a wintery mix of Rain, snow and sleet, with a chance of some accumulation of snow, but forecasters are looking at Friday night into Saturday for a stronger storm that could drop measurable snow.
Both of these systems could impact travel over the Sierras. With Friday a major holiday travel day, those on the road should be prepared. Snow could cover roads and chain controls are expected at higher elevations.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 8:00amGood morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Tuesday, December 20.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… RESORTS ARE WORKING TO GET MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN… HAVE FUN AND STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies… Highs: 39F to 49F. Light Southwest winds up to 10mph.
Auditions at LTCC for quirky comedy Love/Sick
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 10:42pmSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Auditions are being held for the romantic and tragic comedy Love/Sick at Lake Tahoe Community College's (LTCC) Duke Theatre on January 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Men and women of all ages and types are encouraged to try out for the winter quarter production of the LTCC Theatre Arts Department. Performances of Love/Sick take place March 17-26, 2017.
Felons arrested for shooting guns in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 10:03pmFour visitors to the South Shore were arrested by El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies on Friday night after they were caught shooting firearms on U.S. Forest Service land behind Tahoe Paradise Golf Course in Meyers.
On December 16, deputies responded to a call of shooting about 100 yards from the end of Lost Lane. Upon arrival they found four men, Alexander, Keoseng, Johlany and Yao Saechao with guns. Alexander and Keoseng are convicted felons from Stockton, Calif., and are prohibited from possessing firearms. All four were arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail.
Dumpster fire at South Lake Tahoe hotel
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 8:09pmA fire inside a dumpster at the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge in South Lake Tahoe was quickly distinguished Monday evening.
At 6:48 p.m. December 19, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department received the call, and one engine responded and quickly put out the fire. Damage was contained to the dumpster.
No cause was evident.
Reno man arrested on pimping and prostitution charges in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 7:21pm12/22/16 update: The Reno man accused of bringing female(s) to South Lake Tahoe for prostitution remains behind bars at the El Dorado County Jail tonight on $345,000 bail. 32-year-old Francisco Daniel Nieves was arrested on December 19 without incident in South Lake Tahoe after a victim went into the Carson City Sheriff's Office to report the crime.
This case is still under investigation.
Nieves will be in El Dorado County court on December 30 for an 8:30 a.m. hearing. At this point in time he is being represented by a public defender.
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Pair accused of robbery, assault and kidnapping in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 6:45pmThe Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is still looking for one suspect in the alleged assault, kidnapping and robbery of a man in Gardnerville on December 14, 2016.
The adult male victim contacted DCSO and reported that two people had violently attacked him in a home in the 1500 block of Gilman Avenue, held him at gunpoint, and then drove him to a bank where he was forced to remove an undisclosed amount of cash. They later released the victim.
Investigators had determined that Stacy Conti-Salway, 35, and Francisco “Frankie” Perez, 28, are responsible for the crime.
Windjammers Yacht Club installs new officers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 1:58pmThe Windjammers Yacht Club celebrated the holiday season and toasted to an enjoyable summer of sailing on Lake Tahoe at their annual Christmas party. After dinner and before dancing, the officers of the club for 2017 were inducted.
They include Shari Young, Vice Commodore; David Young, Rear Commodore; Diane Martin, Secretary; Kurt Rasmussen, Commodore; Dale Herman, Treasurer. (They are pictured above, left-right)
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 9:15amGood morning and Happy Holiday Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT MONDAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… RESORTS ARE WORKING OVERTIME TO GET MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies in the morning then Partly Cloudy Skies… Highs: 37F to 42F. Light winds.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy in the evening then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 15F to 25F. Light winds.
Jamie Anderson notches sixth World Cup gold medal in big air
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 9:16pmJamie Anderson nabbed her sixth World Cup gold medal of the season in the big air event at the U.S. Grand Prix on Saturday night.
Anderson, who is the reigning Olympic champion in slopestyle, notched a total of 151.25 points. It was her second World Cup gold in big air—her other four World Cup gold medals have come in slopestyle.
The big air event will make its debut at the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang.
Project takes STHS grad on journey through family's experience with mental illness
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 8:54pmThere are many different mediums artists use for their work: clay, paint, pencil, metal and stone just to name a few. For an art project at U.C. Santa Cruz, South Tahoe High grad Daniel Kagan used something many wouldn't have thought of, his brother's mental health records.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 3:40pmEl 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.
12/11
1:24 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - Death of 32-year-old male.
7:03 a.m. - Informational Report - Al Tahoe Blvd - CONTRABAND LOCATED IN C-POD OF THE EL DORADO COUNTY SOUTH LAKE TAHOE JAIL, REPORT TAKEN AND INVOLVED SUBJECTS INTERVIEWED.
Ask Henry: To Gift a Pet or Not to Gift a Pet?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 2:57pmDear Henry,
I want to get my 5 year old son a puppy for Christmas, what do you think, good idea or not?
Thanks,
Marvin
Dear Marvin,
Vernice Velma Rianda 1928-2016
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 9:30amVernice Rianda, former long-time Lake Tahoe Community College bookstore employee and mother of El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, has passed away at the age of 88.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 8:59amGood morning Lake Tahoe skiers and rider. If you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
SHAPING UP TO BE A SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR PRE-HOLIDAY TURNS… LAYER UP TODAY AND HAVE FUN! STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Sunny Skies. Highs: 27F to 32F. East winds to 10 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 5F to 15F. Light winds.
MONDAY: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs: 37F to 42F. Light winds.
More prescribed burns around Lake Tahoe starting Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 7:53pmThe North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts may continue prescribed fire operations next week if conditions are favorable. Areas scheduled to be burned are in the Glenbrook, Round Hill, Lower Kingsbury Grade and Tahoe City area.
To view a map with project locations and details, visit the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) website at http://www.tahoefft.org.
Burns in areas A-D (see map):
(A) North Lake Tahoe Fire District will be burning 5 acres in the Bunker Drive area.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 7:27pm“It is important work that we enjoy giving back to the community in which we live,” said Leslie Amato about her experience as a sponsor volunteer crew member from Heavenly Mountain Resort at Bread & Broth’s dinner on December 5. As the evening dinner’s Adopt A Day sponsor, Heavenly hosted the meal which consisted of a hearty shepherd’s pie served with oven fried zucchini, green salad, fruit salad and a variety of dessert pies and cakes.
Santa's elves make stop at Children's Memorial Tree
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 12:08pmThe Elves did it again!! They visited the South Lake Tahoe Children's Memorial tree for the fourth straight year, leaving behind signs of Christmas with stockings and garland.
There is a stocking at the tree for every child who is memorialized there.
The memorial was created 25 years ago when tragedy struct the local community when South Tahoe High students Rory Hrbacek, Sandy Haynes, and Casey Wells died in an vehicle accident on Pioneer Trail.
Cold weather creates full house at Tahoe Warm Room; Donations needed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 9:37amIt was a cold one last night, and 25 South Lake Tahoe area homeless found relief from the single digit temperatures at the newly opened Warm Room, operated by the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH).
The Warm Room opened on Thursday, December 15 after days of renovations to the long vacant building located at 2179 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. There are 25 beds, hot drinks and snacks for those coming in from the cold and spending the night.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 8:39amGood morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, December 17.
SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SUNNY SKIES AND COLD TEMPERATURES. LAYER UP TODAY AND ENJOY THE FRESH SNOW. STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Sunny. Highs: 28F to 33F. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph in the morning.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 3F to 13F. Light winds.
SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs: 27F to 32F. East winds around 10 mph.
Longtime LTCC Trustee Dr. Wenck retires after 42 years on board
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 6:27pmSouth Lake Tahoe - The year was 1974. Richard Nixon resigned as president, Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army, All in the Family and Sanford and Son were number one and two on the top TV show list, gas was 38 cents a gallon and Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck became an elected Board of Trustees member for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).
Fast forward to 2016 and Dr. Wenck retired from the board.
Bread & Broth is grateful for their food donors
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 5:03pmIn October, Bread & Broth reached the 27-year milestone for serving meals to the Lake Tahoe South Shore community! Currently, Bread & Broth serves a full-course ‘Monday Meal’ at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall and a soup and simple entrée at ‘Second Serving’ at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on Fridays. These two weekly meals and the food ‘give away’ bags distributed at the meals are supported by generous stores, businesses and restaurants who have donated food, beverages and soups to our program throughout the past year.
Opinoin: Passage of Lake Tahoe Restoration Act caps year of progress
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 3:50pmFour years ago this month, TRPA approved the 2012 Regional Plan. The landmark plan charts a course to restore Lake Tahoe’s environment and revitalize our communities and it was forged through Herculean work by California, Nevada, local governments, the public, and dozens of other partners.
Many Tahoe Basin stakeholders once questioned if we could work together, but the Regional Plan ushered in an era of collaboration. Today, the answer is how can we work together more efficiently. By building and strengthening partnerships we have made remarkable progress. This year was no different.
Former South Lake Tahoe Fire Capt. Mark Wygant pleads guilty to child porn charge
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 3:32pmFormer South Lake Tahoe Fire Captain Mark McLeod Wygant, 46, pleaded guilty in federal court today to transportation of child pornography.
Following an FBI and SLT Police Department investigation, Wygant was a
arrested on Jan. 29 2015 and has been in custody ever since. He had been immediately placed on administration leave but resigned just days after his arrest.
"I am pleased that Mr. Wygant plead guilty to his crime and the punishment will now in the hands of the criminal justice system," said SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston.
Inn by the Lake changes name to Hotel Azure Tahoe – $3.5 million renovation completed
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 2:21pmInn by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe has changed their name, and along with a new name comes new rooms and suites, and renovated public areas.
The hotel located at 3300 Lake Tahoe Blvd., is now called Hotel Azure, a name to match the lake across the street and the skies that surround them.
Hotel Azure has completed extensive renovations with the re-opening of the hotel in time for ski season.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 9:11amGood morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Friday, December 16.
FRESH SNOW HAS FALLEN IN THE UPPER ELEVATIONS WITH MT ROSE RECEIVING 12-21”; HEAVENLY- 12”; KIRKWOOD – 6-18”; SIERRA – 4”; DIAMOND PEAK – 4”; NORTHSTAR – 12”; & 1-&” AT SQUAW/ALPINE. STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY. EXPECT DELAYED OPENING OF LIFTS… AND ALL UPPER MTN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 7:40amThere is always something to do in South Lake Tahoe and all around the South Shore and this weekend is no different. Here is a list of things to do for families and adults:
For families -
Annual Christmas Bird Count - The 2016-2017 South Lake Tahoe Christmas Bird Count has been scheduled for Saturday, December 17. Barring a significant winter storm, we will hold the count on that date. December 17 @ 8:00 a - (775) 298-0066 - Meet at Alpina Coffee Cafe, 822 Emerald Bay Rd
International Magician of the Year heading to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 12:09amRob Lake has performed his illusion shows all over the world, and now he'll be bringing his show over the holidays to the South Shore Room at Harrah's Tahoe from December 22 to January 7.
The 33-year-old Norman, Oklahoma native told South Tahoe Now he's never been to Lake Tahoe before.
"I'm really, really exited," said Lake.
Lake caught the magic bug as a 10-year-old when he saw a magic show with his family. "I knew immediately then and there I was going to be a magician," he said. Lake said most of his training comes from the school and public libraries.
Some of $500k in Nevada Commision on Tourism grants headed to South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 10:45pmGrant funds in the amount of $504,230 were awarded to agencies and groups across rural Nevada to be used to develop, promote and improve tourism to and within the State of Nevada, and some is headed to the South Shore.
The Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority (LTVA) was one of 27 in the Reno-Tahoe Territory to get a portion of $132,295 awarded to the area.
LTVA is getting $6,000 for digital advertising and social media for the AMGEN Women's Cycling Race and a $15,000 grant to promote events through the purchase of
CVS now sells overdose reversal drug over the counter in Nevada and California
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 9:50pmCVS announced today that it will now sell the opioid overdose antidote naloxone without a prescription in all of their Nevada locations. This brings the total to 37 states where the drugstore chains sells naloxone over-the-counter, including California.
Police seeks public's help in finding South Lake Tahoe at-risk woman
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 1:16pm2:40 p.m. update: Tara Dawn Johnson has been located. She was discovered walking in the area of Lake Tahoe and Al Tahoe Boulevards just before 2:00 p.m. Thursday. She was wet with the rain and cold, but otherwise seemed healthy. Her dog Bart was with her and he is fine as well.
Johnson explained she had walked away of her own accord and found shelter on her own last night. There appears to have been no foul play involved in this case. Johnson has been released back to her care giver.
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South Lake Tahoe fire causes $400,000 in damage
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 1:02pmA quick response by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) saved a Merced Avenue four-plex from major damage Wednesday night.
At 10:54 p.m. December 14, SLTFR received a call of fire in one of the four two-story units. When they arrived they found the bottom floor engulfed. Within seven minutes, the fire was knocked down according to South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 8:43amGood morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 15.
A CHALLENGING OPERATIONAL DAY FOR MOST ALL RESORTS AS A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED TO GO IN EFFECT STARTING AT 10AM TO 4AM.
DIAMOND PEAK OPENS TODAY FOR THE 50TH SEASON…
Winter storm, high wind and flood warnings for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 11:05pm"If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm," says the old quote, and if you want to see this weekend's clear and sunny skies you'll have to get through two days of rain, wind and snow.
The National Weather Service has issued three warnings for the Lake Tahoe Basin:
High Wind Warning in effect until Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Winds will be from the southwest 25 TO 40 mph with gusts 65-70 mph. Gust over 80 mph likely in wind prone areas around Reno, Carson City and Minden. Sierra ridge gusts up to 130 mph. Waves on the lake will be 3 to 7 feet.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 10:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 182 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between November 29 and December 5, 2016.
Calls resulting in arrests:
11/29
Suspicious Circumstances in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd - Police responded and found a person with an outstanding warrant.
11/30
No Arrests
12/1
Possession of Stolen Property in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
12/2
Assault with a Deadly Weapon in the 900 block of Glorene Ave