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Tahoe Warm Room in new building, ready to serve homeless starting December 15
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 2:15pm
The cold temperatures of winter have settled in, and with them comes the announcement that the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) is opening their Tahoe Warm Room on December 15 at 7:00 p.m.
TCH has secured a new space at 2179 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe for the winter. There were needed renovations on the building, which has been sitting vacant for many years, pushing the opening date to mid-December.
Local baker creates gingerbread houses for 16th year of school fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 10:31am
What takes 1236 cups of molasses, 2158 cups sugar, 3800 fresh eggs, 729 cups whole milk, 2736 tablespoons ground ginger, 790 tablespoons baking soda, 729 cups all purpose shortening, 30 cups of lemon juice, a really big bowl, lots of oven space, a whole lotta love and a jolly guy in the kitchen complete with his apron and baker's hat?
1,900 gingerbread houses, of course!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 9:24am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 8.
UP TO 4” OF FRESH SNOW & MIXED PRECIPITATION REPORTED AT RESORTS… GORTEX IS THE WORD OF THE DAY…
WINDS ARE IMPACTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS… TAMARACK EXPRESS AT HEAVENLY ON WIND HOLD; UPPER MTN LIFTS AT SQUAW ON WIND HOLD… SUMMIT SIX AT ALPINE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 CHAIN CONTROLS POSTED ON MOST HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. I-80 IS OPEN WITH NO CONTROLS (CARRY CHAINS).
Vail Resorts to partner in workforce housing project in Colorado
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 10:41pm
Summit County is currently in the review process for a 28-acre workforce housing site in Keystone from a development partner of Vail Resorts.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 10:25pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from November 23 to December 6, 2016.
11/23/16: 9 calls: 3 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 vehicle accident no injuries, 1 vehicle vs pedestrian accident, 1 cooking fire confined to container, 1 no incident found, 1 mobile property fire
11/24/16: 11 calls: 6 EMS, 1 EMS canceled en route, 1 smoke detector activation/no fire, 1 water or steam leak, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 water problem "other"
Wind weather advisory in affect until Thursday morning, chain controls in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 9:31pm
A winter weather advisory is in affect for the Lake Tahoe basin until 10:00 a.m. Thursday. New accumulations of 2-5" at lake levels, and 5-10" above.
There are chain controls up over most areas as of 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Snow will turn to rain after 10:00 a.m. Thursday.
US 50 over Echo Summit from Meyers to Fred's Place: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel / all wheel drive vehicles with snow treaded tires on all wheels.
US 50 from Stateline to Carson City: Chains or Snow Tires Required.
Kudos: Intero of Douglas County donates $8,200 to gym scholarship program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 8:39pm
The Incredible Kids Program in Douglas County provides youth with gym membership scholarships, and thanks to a donation by Intero Real Estate Services of Gardnerville, Nev., many more will be able to use the service.
The real estate group presented a check in the amount of $8,200 to the fund representatives, Renea Louie, Scott Morgan and Drew Aguilar of Douglas County Community Services Foundation, along with Douglas County Community Services/Parks and Recreation staff accepted the donation.
South Lake Tahoe fire displaces occupants of six apartments
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 3:23pm
8:00 p.m.update 12/7/16: South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has ended their command at the 10th street apartments that suffered major damage in a blaze earlier today. The loss is estimated to be $250,000.
The unit where the fire started is uninhabitable, upper units received some water and heat damage as the fire spread up to the second floor by lapping up the outside of the structure. The fire did not extend into the attic space.
Red Cross is helping the fire victims with temporary housing.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary Burger Night at Red Hut Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 8:44am
Event Date:
December 7, 2016 - 12:30pm
The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club is holding their annual scholarship Burger Night at the Ski Run Red Hut on Wednesday, December 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Everyone attending gets a burger meal with homemade chips and a large fountain drink for just $10 a person. The owners of the Red Hut are giving 100 percent of all proceeds to the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club scholarship fund for both South Tahoe and Whittell High School students.
Tickets are available from members or at the door.
The Red Hut is located at 3660 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Caltrops on South Shore roads causing dozens of flat tires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:52am
South Lake Tahoe local Monika Taboada was picking her daughter up from the training room at South Tahoe High on Sunday when she received a flat on one of her new snow tires, leaving her the victim of another "Ninja Road Star" being left on roads around town.
Over the past several months there have been dozens of stories just like Taboada's.
El Dorado County releases final election results
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:02am
The final group of ballots have been counted in El Dorado County, and the results remained the same in all South Lake Tahoe area elections.
South Lake Tahoe City Council- Top 2 Win
Brooke Laine 2548 22.10%
Jason Collin 1995 17.30%
Tamara Wallace 1852 16.06%
JoAnn Conner 1376 11.94%
Ted Long 1295 11.23%
Danny McLaughlin 775 6.72%
John Shearer 758 6.57%
Harold "Trey" Riddle 328 2.84%
Robert Topel 288 2.50%
Patrick Jarrett 268 2.32%
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Area 1
South Tahoe High to present new stage version of White Christmas
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 11:37pm
A new stage version of White Christmas is on Broadway and touring the country this season, and now the South Lake Tahoe community will be able to see the numbers as the student of South Tahoe High present the play December 8-10 and 16-18.
The updated version of the Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye classic includes old favorite numbers, as well as delightful new ones.
It is sure to put everyone in a “Happy Holiday” mood.
Jeff DeFranco selected as next LTCC superintendent/president
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 11:06pm
Jeff DeFranco will become the fifth superintendent/president of Lake Tahoe Community College on February 1, 2016, succeeding Dr. Kindred Murillo who is leaving to take the same position at Southwestern College in Chula Vista.
The LTCC Board of Trustees announced their selection at Tuesday's board meeting. DeFranco is currently the school's vice president of administrative services, a job he has held since 2012.
"This is very surreal," DeFranco said as he addressed the trustees after the announcement. "It's a dream come true."
Dr. Murillo to be offered Southwestern College superintendent/president job
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 3:09pm
Dr. Kindred Murillo, superintendent/president of the Lake Tahoe Community College District (LTCC), was selected by the Southwestern Community College District Board of Trustees as their finalist for school's new superintendent/president. The Trustees voted for Murillo at a special meeting Monday and they anticipate taking final action to appoint her and approve a contract at their December 14 meeting.
Teachers may sign up for 5th grade 2017 Winter Trek Conservation Education
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 2:37pm
Fifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot for the 2017 Winter Trek Conservation Education program starting Monday, December 12. This program, offered by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is led by USFS rangers and community volunteers and gives students an outdoor winter ecology learning experience that takes place on snowshoes.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 9:44am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Tuesday, December 6.
GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS ARE AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. IF YOU ARE GOING UP, BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE WIND HOLDS. HEAVENLY GONDOLA ON WIND HOLD, SO NO ACCESS TO MOUNTAIN. AERIAL TRAM AND SEVERAL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON WIND HOLD. NW 6 AT MT ROSE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD!
Barton Wellness lecture: Shoulder replacement surgery, the good, the bad, the ugly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 6:14pm
Event Date:
December 8, 2016 - 6:00pm
Join Kyle Swanson, MD, of the Tahoe Center for Orthopedics, and learn more about shoulder replacement surgery; the good, the bad and the ugly during Barton Health's next wellness lecture on Thursday, December 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The lecture will cover several topics including:
What is arthritis?
Types of shoulder replacements
What to expect as a patient going through shoulder replacement surgery
This lecture will be held in the LTCC Board room located at One College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado Community Foundation awards over $260,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 5:55pm
Major impacts to communities in El Dorado County were made possible through $264,905 in grants for 2016/2017 from the El Dorado Community Foundation.
Funding for the came from community members who invested in the foundation through Donor Assisted Funds. Those donating to the fund were able to engage in a new process this year by reading the grant proposals (55 were received) and the year-end reports of the non-profits applying for them.
Rare freezing rain forecast brings with it warning of black ice
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 4:56pm
An area of low pressure will bring cold air into the region on Tuesday night and Wednesday as an atmospheric river approaches Northern California, according to the National Weather Service.
By Wednesday night and Thursday the clash of cold air trapped in the valleys, along with warming above 5500 to 6000 feet brought with the atmospheric river, there could be a short period of freezing rain.
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act gets renewed support from Congress
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 3:47pm
The House and Senate have agreed to include the bipartisan Lake Tahoe Restoration Act in the final bicameral Water Resources Development Act, titled the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Nevada Sen. Dean Heller announced Monday.
North Lake Tahoe out of Christmas tree cutting permits, still some at SLT and Incline
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 3:30pm
The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center has run out of Christmas Tree cutting permits, but there are still some available at the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe, the USFS office in Incline Village and at El Dorado National Forest offices.
Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis through December 23, if available.
USFS looking for volunteers for Winter Trek snowshoe program at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 2:45pm
Are you a college student looking to intern for the winter? Are you a retired school teacher but miss your students, love to snowshoe and want to give back to the community? Or maybe you simply love the outdoors and working with children and want to be involved in your community. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is seeking volunteers to assist with the 2017 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program that begins January 2017, at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 9:40am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Monday, December 5.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN… GREAT SURFACE CONDITIONS WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly Cloudy. Highs 39 to 49. (29-39F on the slopes) Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph.
Vail Resorts calls on Congress to approve Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 9:36am
Vail Resorts has called on the United States Congress to approve the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2015. This Act provides $415 million in funding and reauthorizes important Lake Tahoe restoration activities that began in 1997 and refocuses federal, state and local efforts toward reducing wildfire threats, improving water quality and clarity, and combating invasive species. All of these are important to the local economy at one of the most visited lakes in the world.
Holiday in History at museum to feature sleigh rides and Santa
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 12:17am
Event Date:
December 10, 2016 - 5:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is inviting the whole community to come out to the museum on Saturday, December 10 for their annual Holiday in History.
While the main event starts at 5:00 p.m., children are invited to come by and use their antique World War II phone to make a call to the North pole between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Then, starting at 5:00 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Santa will arrive by sleigh, then everyone can jump on board for free rides.
Placer County looks to developing Kings Beach and Tahoe City
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 9:36pm
Just after 7 a.m. on a recent Sunday, bumper-to-bumper traffic lined North Lake Boulevard in Kings Beach, a regular weekend sight in the community of about 4,000 people on Lake Tahoe’s north shore. While snow attracted the visitors on this weekend, just as many people show up in the summer to enjoy beaches and trails.
Approval of two major projects in recent months has heightened concerns about growth on the north shore, and it’s against this backdrop that Placer County supervisors will consider this week how development should occur in their corner of the Tahoe Basin.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Ameriprise
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 5:01pm
In partnership with Feeding America, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. advisors and employees participate in the National Day of Service by volunteering at events which help feed the hungry. On Monday, November 28, Private Wealth Advisor Richard Gross and Elizabeth Palmer, Client Service Manager, from Tahoe’s Ameriprise Financial Services office sponsored and volunteered at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal. Feeding 95 dinner guests, they joined the nationwide effort by Ameriprise Financial’s volunteers to feed the one in six in our nation who struggle with hunger.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 3:40pm
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.
11/27/16
1:58 p.m. - Obstruction of a Peace Officer - S. Upper Truckee Rd - 61-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR OBSTRUCTING A PEACE OFFICER IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
11/28/16
1:00 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/29/16
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 8:31am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Sunday, December 4.
It's shaping up to be a SUNDAY FUNDAY for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue making snow and open more lifts and terrain! Great surface conditions with machine groomed and skier-rider packed powder. Lifts will operate wind and weather permitting.
LTCC President Murillo named one of three finalists for top spot at Southwestern College
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 9:33pm
Dr. Kindred Murillo, Superintendent/President of Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), is a finalist for the same position at Southwestern College (SWC) in Chula Vista.
Murillo and the two other finalists were in Southern California this week to meet with students, faculty and administrators at a public forum on Wednesday. On Monday, December 5, they will have a final interview before the college's governing board.
Sheriff warns of increase in mail and package theft during the holidays
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 8:42pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office typically experiences an increase number of calls for service regarding theft of mail during the holiday season. With the holiday season upon us and the increase of online shopping, they would like to provide some helpful tips to protect your packages.
Have your package delivered to an attended location. Your place of work, a trusted friend, neighbor, or the carrier distribution center.
Know when your package will arrive. Sign up for shipping notifications by text or email and try to have someone home or reschedule the delivery.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 8:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 411 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between November 15 and November 28, 2016.
Calls resulting in arrests:
11/15/16
"Other" misdemeanor at Cedar & Stateline Aves
Felony "Other" in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Friday Ave & Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other misdemeanor in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
"Other misdemeanor in the 3400 block of Spruce Ave
El Dorado County Commission On Aging seeks new member
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 5:38pm
The El Dorado County Commission on Aging is actively recruiting to fill a vacancy.
The Commission plays a very important advisory role to the Area Agency on Aging, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the Cities of South Lake Tahoe and Placerville on matters of interest to senior residents. All volunteer positions are by appointment.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 11:45am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Saturday, December 3.
SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS… CHAIR #6 CORNICE EXPRESS OPENS AT KIRKWOOD AND COMET EXPRESS OPENS AT HEAVENLY… SUMMIT SIX OPEN AT ALPINE AND SQUAW’S UPPER MOUNTAIN IS OPEN.
DON’T MISS THE SOUTH SHORE PREMIER OF WARREN MILLER’S “HERE, THERE & EVERY WHERE” TONIGHT DEC. 3, AT HARRAH’S SOUTH SHORE ROOM. PICK UP TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT TAHOE SPORTS LTD.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 8:25am
What's going on this weekend in South Lake Tahoe:
Join Sierra Strings of Tahoe for a morning of music, ushering in winter and the holiday season on December 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m This locally celebrated group will enchant you with a variety of songs. Free and open to all ages, light refreshments provided. At the South Lake Tahoe library.
Zawadisha's annual Holiday Bazaar returns this holiday season on Saturday, December 3 at the Blue Angel Cafe in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SOS Outreach wins $50,000 award from Gatorade
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 8:22pm
A charity with operations in South Lake Tahoe is the recipient of the national $50,000 Gatorade "For the Love of Sports" campaign. Besides Lake Tahoe, SOS Outreach serves youth in Colorado and Seattle.
"Thank you to the Tahoe community for the support during the For the Love of Sports Campaign to help us win the $50,000," said Theresa Papandrea, VP of Youth Programs for Lake Tahoe.
Papandrea said the SOS Outreach efforts will serve around 700 local youth and 5,000 nationally.
Prescribed fire operations resume on Lake Tahoe's south and east shores
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 7:34pm
Prescribed fire operations by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California Tahoe Conservancy and the U.S. Forest Service will continue next week at several locations around Lake Tahoe.
Fall and winter bring cooler temperatures and precipitation, which favor prescribed burning. The joint efforts to remove excess vegetation are scheduled to take place at nine different locations including Glenbrook, Cave Rock, Round Hill, lower Kingsbury Grade, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Paradise and Meyers.
South Upper Truckee - 50 acres
North Upper Truckee, Homer - 20 acres
El Dorado Hills tax preparers headed to jail for $1.8 million in fake claims
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 6:59pm
An unlicensed El Dorado county tax preparer was sentenced Friday to 3 1/2 years in prison and ordered to pay $1,895,833 in restitution for conspiring to file false claims and filing false claims. Her co-conspirator will be sentenced next week.
Barbara Antonucci, 49, and her co-conspirator, Sherry Taggart, 56, of El Dorado Hills, prepared tax returns for clients seeking to maximize their refunds from the Internal Revenue Service.
City of South Lake Tahoe hires new airport manager
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 5:48pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe now has a new man at the helm of the airport. Mark Gibbs started his job as the SLT Airport Manager on Monday, November 28.
“Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and professional expertise to Lake Tahoe Airport with over twelve years of experience in all facets of airport operations and planning," said SLT City Manager. "The City is very fortunate Mark is joining the City’s Management Team and we look forward to his leadership at the airport.”
New South Lake Tahoe Christmas event: Ski Run Holiday Stroll
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 5:37pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2016 - 3:30pm
The Ski Run Holiday Stroll, a new event in South Lake Tahoe, will take place on Sunday, December 11, 2016, between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., on Ski Run Boulevard, between Alder and Tamarack streets, on both sides of Ski Run.
All are welcome to attend this fun, family-friendly event which is meant to get the local community into the holiday spirit with several different activities doing on during the two hours.
Taylor Creek and Tallac restoration project approved, could begin next Spring
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 4:58pm
Plans for the Taylor Creek and Tallac Restoration Project have been finalized and work in the area could start as early as May, 2017 according to an announcement Friday by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU).
The goal of the project is to restore the Taylor and Tallac creek ecosystems, maintenance and improvement of recreational facilities and enhance non-motorized access to the area.
Expect delays on west slope of Highway 50 as dead trees are removed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 4:00pm
Dead trees along Highway 50 will be removed over the next few weeks, requiring Caltrans to intermittently close portions of the road between Pollock Pines and Camino.
An emergency $3.2 million contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering to in response to the thousands of trees impacted by the drought and the bark beetle infestation all across California. The project in El Dorado County is one of several ongoing to address motorist safety.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 9:30am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Friday, December 2.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD FRIDAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS… WINDS COULD BE AN ISSUE TODAY SO ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. AT THIS TIME UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON HOLD… MAMMOTH RECEIVES 4” OF NEW… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Winning designer and school trees announced for annual Barton Festival of Trees & Lights
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 10:13pm
The 8th annual Barton Festival of Trees & Lights at MontBleu got underway on Thursday with the Senior Stroll, complete with an ukulele concert and treats.
Judging of the decorated trees also took place. A team of local media, chamber members and educators viewed the trees and judged them on criteria including elegance, theme and creativity.
The Best of Show and Best Interpretation of Theme awards went to "Woodland Queen."
South Lake Tahoe restaurant redefines fine dining with eclectic menu and great service
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 8:28pm
What many knew as Passaretti's for over 30 years in South Lake Tahoe has been transformed into "The Lake House," not only a fine dining restaurant in a beautiful, extensively remodeled place, but also home to Lake Tahoe Catering.
Aiming for a goal of understated perfection, new owners Jeff and Misty Sparrow created an ambiance of concrete and chandeliers, wood and art, all in an attempt to bridge the gap between fancy and casual.
Singers, dancers and actors featured in 22nd annual Holiday Extravaganza
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 4:49pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2016 - 7:00pm
The community is invited to attend the 22nd annual Holiday Extravaganza in the MontBleu Showroom on Wednesday, December 14 and Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. each evening.
Since 1995, Lake Tahoe Unified School District choirs from the 3rd through 12th grades have performed on the stage for their holiday concert. They will once again be joined by the Faculty/Parent choir, Blue Ribbon Classical Choir, all who sing together for the big finale.
Washoe County teen arrested for making numerous 911 calls
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 4:34pm
A 17-year-old boy was arrested by Washoe County Sheriff's deputies after the teen made over a dozen false reports to emergency dispatch.
Between November 12, 2016 and November 29, 2016, the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received calls from the Sun Valley area, including reports of mass murder, shoot-outs in the street, and a bomb threat to a local elementary school.
NHP seeks public's help in finding Stateline road rage hit and run suspect
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 11:26am
A man was hit by a vehicle around 4:00 a.m. on November 13 in front of Harvey's Casino, and the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is asking for help from the public in identifying the driver.
NHP Troppers responded, and their initial reports indicate there was a verbal altercation between the driver of a white Ford minivan and a pedestrian on Highway 50 in front of the casino. Objects were reported to have been thrown at the pedestrian from inside the van. The pedestrian began to run after the white minivan in the travel lanes of US50.
Holiday schedules for Lake Valley and South Lake Tahoe fire trucks
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 10:43am
A long standing holiday tradition on the South Shore is about to get underway. Decorated fire trucks from both the Lake Valley Fire and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Departments are ready to make their rounds in the community.
The SLTFR truck will leave Station 3 at 5:00 p.m. nightly from December 10-24. Here is their schedule:
Saturday, December 10- Keys/Venice
Sunday, December 11 - Glenwood
Monday, December 12 - Keys Blvd / State Sts
Tuesday, December 13 - Barton/Tahoe Island
Tahoe for Standing Rock holding benefit concert
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:41am
Event Date:
December 3, 2016 - 1:00pm
Lake Tahoe area supporters of those protesting the pipeline in Standing Rock, ND will be holding a benefit concert at the Tahoe Biltmore on the North Shore on Saturday, December 3 starting at 1:00 p.m.
The family friendly event will feature musicians along with members of local Native American tribes. Also on tap is a arts and crafts area with face painting, raffle and silent auction. Tickets are $20 for adults (12 and under are free) and available by clicking HERE.
