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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 8:59am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 1.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SIERRA AT TAHOE OPEN THE WEST BOWL; MT ROSE, SQUAW, SUGARBOWL & BOREAL ARE OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY ADDS COMET EXPRESS… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Ocean species responding to a changing climate is subject of next TERC event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 8:53am
Event Date:
December 8, 2016 - 5:30pm
Oceans are warming, becoming more acidic, and are being depleted of oxygen. How aquatic life reacts to these changes can help us understand more about this monumental issue. Learn how genetic differences facilitate how resilient some organisms are to environmental stress and what we can learn from it.
Zawadisha's annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 6:22pm
Event Date:
December 3, 2016 - 10:00am
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.
Knock out some of your holiday shopping while adding meaning to your gift by not only shopping local, but helping rural Kenyan women.
A portion of proceeds from this event allow Zawadisha to give small loans to rural Kenyan women for items with big impact like solar lamps, clean cook stoves, and water tanks. Stop by their table at the event to learn more.
Free pet adoptions in El Dorado County for month of December
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 3:00pm
Santa Claus has come early for some lucky residents. For the month of December all pet adoption fees will be covered in El Dorado County after a generous donation by TravelLite RV Rentals in Placerville.
Their donation covers the adoption fees at both the Diamond Springs and South Lake Tahoe shelters.
There are currently eight dogs and nine cats at the South Lake Tahoe shelter, all waiting to go to a good home. Among them are two boxer mixes, one boxer, one Australian Shepherd and a Siberian Husky.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 1:56pm
The following 33 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of October:
10/1/2016
SOUTH LAKE SMALL ENGINES
10/04/2016
TAHOE BIG CLOUDZ #2
10/05/2016
GERONDAKIS & SONS
GET SOME CONCRETE
OMEGA PLUMBING SERVICES
REAL ESTATE RENTALS
SHU MIN YU MASSAGE THERAPIST
10/06/2016
THOMAS A YANT
10/07/2016
D&S SECURITY
TRACY AND MICHAEL SCHROEDER
10/11/2016
CUT LOOSE
10/12/2016
JENNIFER RAYDON RIDESHARE
VANHEE WOODWORKS
10/13/2016
AL SHANKLE CONTRUCTION
TAHOE BIG PICTURE PRODUCTIONS
10/14/2016
Owners of Keys Cafe expanding into Reno housing and restaurant market
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 1:36pm
With the dormitories at the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) currently at 121 percent of capacity, new housing projects are being built to accommodate the growing campus population.
One company that is helping create new housing opportunities in Reno is Pink Hill Properties, a company that has ties to South Lake Tahoe.
Pink Hill's co-CEOs Kevinn Pinkney and Garry Hill-Thomas both played basketball for the UNR Wolf Pack and later played professionally. Hill-Thomas is currently an assistant coach with the Reno Bighorns.
Suspects sought in beating and robbery of elderly Gardnerville man
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 11:41am
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating suspects in a home invasion robbery and beating of an elderly man in the Gardnerville Ranchos on October 30.
The violent crime occurred at 12:38 a.m. when the victim was awakened by the unknown masked suspects forcing their way into his Kimmerling Road home where he lives alone.
Approximately four masked subjects entered the residence, held down the elderly victim and demanded to know the whereabouts of his valuables. The elderly victim, who is in poor health, was beaten unconscious.
Tahoe Grizzlies Pee Wee "A Team" advances to International Silver Stick Hockey Tournament
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 11:06am
For the second consecutive year, the Tahoe Grizzlies Pee Wee team are headed to the International Finals after bringing home a championship win from the Silver Stick Regional Tournament in San Jose, Calif.
“I’m extremely proud of this team,” said Grizzlies coach Mike Gunderson. “They’ve worked hard to get this point and have really come together as a team, many have been teammates going on two or more years now. Everyone on the team contributed during the tournament and all were represented on score sheet.”
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 9:58am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SQUAW OPENS UPPER MOUNTAIN FOR TOP TO BOTTOM SKIING, MT ROSE IS OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, SUGAR BOWL OFFERS TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY HAS UPPER NV DIPPER EXPRESS TURNING… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Passionate community meeting about future of LTCC Theatre Arts program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 1:31am
A passionate crowd of about 90 people attended the first of at least two public meetings on the future of the Theatre Arts program at Lake Tahoe Community College Tuesday evening.
The one thing everyone could agree on is the importance of having live theatre in South Lake Tahoe, but how that theatre and the program supporting it will look in the future is uncertain. Will it be a community based theatre, or will it continue to be a college run program?
South Lake Tahoe food tampering suspect faces additional felony charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 12:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe man arrested on November 22, 2016 in connection with a food tampering case at the Stateline area Raley's has been charged with two more felony counts.
Light snow possible Wednesday night-Thursday morning
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 10:49pm
A small weather system is passing by the Sierras on Wednesday evening, bringing with it a chance for light snow overnight and into Thursday morning. There is another chance for light snow on Sunday as another small weather system approaches.
Lows will be in the teens all week in South Lake Tahoe.
The forecast from the National Weather Service:
Wednesday - A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office seeks public's help in catching purse thief
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 5:32pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in the theft of purses in two separate incidents in Stateline on October 22, 2016.
In a press release today, DCSO said two different victims used the restrooms at both MontBleu and Harrah's Tahoe between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Within minutes, both women could not locate their purses.
South Lake Tahoe Community Food and Toy Drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 11:35am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Fri Dec 09 2016 .
December 5, 2016 (All day)
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December 6, 2016 (All day)
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December 7, 2016 (All day)
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December 8, 2016 (All day)
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December 9, 2016 (All day) The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse are teaming up again this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever between December 5-11.
There are two way for community members to donate, making it easy to help make the holidays brighter for those less fortunate.
South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling is holiday their Community Holiday Food & Toy Drive December 7 through December 11. Leave canned and packaged food along with toys on the curb during your regular collection day, or drop off at South Tahoe Refuse, 2140 Ruth Ave, during business hours.
Location
LTVA California Visitors Center
3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
United States
38° 56' 25.746" N, 119° 58' 36.03" W
See map: Google Maps
Couple rescued after being stuck in the Sierras for two days reunited with family
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 10:50am
A Yuba City couple missing in the Sierra Nevada for two days were found late Monday afternoon by a search and rescue team who followed tracks they saw on a U.S. Forest Service road.
Susan and Rory Holloter had gone for a drive in the Wentworth Springs Road area of El Dorado County at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26 in their Dodge Ramcharger. A storm hit the area that afternoon and the couple became stuck.
‘Forest bathing’ is latest fitness trend to hit the U.S.
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 9:55am
Over thousands of years of human history, we have effectively become an indoor species. Particularly for those of us trapped in the cubicle life, often the only times we regularly step foot outside is for our daily work commute or to run errands. In 2001, a survey sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that, on average, Americans spend 87 percent of their time indoors and 6 percent in an enclosed vehicle.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 8:56am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
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 runs. Ski and ride with care!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with Highs 32F-37F (22F-27F on the Slopes) with East Winds around 10mph & possible Ridge Gusts up to 60mph.
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy then Clearing with overnight Lows 8F to 18F. East winds around 10 mph shifting to SW up to 10mph after midnight.
South Shore casino income drops in October
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 8:33am
After the first three months of the fiscal year had positive gains in income for casinos on the South Shore, October brought an abrupt halt to that trend with a large loss. When compared to a year ago, the casinos at Stateline showed a 22.17 percent drop from October 2015figures.
This was the largest loss of any area in the state of Nevada, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board who released the monthly figures Tuesday.
New company in town, Tahoe Lights, here to put up your Christmas decor
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 12:09am
Enjoy the beauty of Christmas lights but hate the hassle of untangling cords, climbing ladders and replacing bulbs? A new Lake Tahoe business is in town to relieve you of those duties, and they store them until next year too!
Tahoe Lights is the brainchild of Savannah Jackson. She had five successful seasons in Mammoth Lakes and wanted to expand her magic to the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Patagonia had $10 million in sales on Black Friday and is donating every cent to save the planet
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 10:16pm
Patagonia saw an astounding $10 million in Black Friday sales ― five times its own expectations ― and, as promised, will donate every cent toward helping save the environment.
The high-end outdoor apparel and gear retailer announced the record-breaking haul Monday, saying the “enormous love” its customers showed to the planet will benefit hundreds of grassroots environmental organizations around the world.
Bread & Broth in need of volunteers to help in their mission to ease hunger
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 9:56pm
Looking for a way to help your community by volunteering a few hours a month? Bread & Broth, an all volunteer organization whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, has several volunteer opportunities.
Serving the community with hot meals since 1989, Bread & Broth has expanded to offering "Second Serving" on Fridays at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church and Bread & Broth 4 Kids, 150 backpacks full of food each week for local school children in need.
Family creates "Little Library" for the Lake Tahoe Community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 8:24pm
The South Lake Tahoe community is invited to attend the grand opening of a new, free "Little Library" on Saturday, December 3 at noon outside BioSpirit, located at 1116 Ski Run Blvd.
The Haven family, Kathy and Nick, along with their children Alexi (12), Christopher (11) and Marcus (8) created the free lending library, the first of what they hope will be many around the community.
"We are making a little library so that whoever wants a book can have a book," said Alexi. "Also, people who have extra books, they can donate them to the library. That way everyone has books!"
Kenneth Charles Traum 1971 - 2016
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 6:45pm
Kenneth Charles Traum passed away suddenly at his home in Martinez, Ca., on Nov. 5, 2016.
He was 45.
Kenny was born on July 17, 1971, at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, Ca. He moved to South Lake Tahoe, Ca., with his mother, Judy, and brother, Mike, when both boys were toddlers. He attended pre-school at Under the Magic Pine Tree, followed by Meyers and Al Tahoe elementary schools, South Tahoe Middle School, and graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1989.
SLT flags at half-staff after death of former Councilman Bill Crawford
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 6:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF.: Former City of South Lake Tahoe Councilmember Bill Crawford passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at the age of 82 after a brief illness. In honor of his service to the community, all City flags will be lowered to half-staff through Friday, December 2.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather report from "The Guy From Tahoe"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 10:14am
South Tahoe Now and Curtis Fong of BikeandSkiLakeTahoe.com have teamed up together this winter to provide daily ski and weather reports to help you plan your day on the slopes.
GOOD MORNING LAKE TAHOE SKIERS & RIDERS… IF YOU ARE VISITING, WELCOME TO LAKE TAHOE!
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. 1-2” FRESH SNOW OVERNIGHT WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW THIS MORNING… WINDS MAY IMPACT OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Chain controls back up Sunday night around Lake Tahoe, expect some snow Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 11:26pm
UPDATE 11/28/16 11:00 a.m.: All road restrictions have been lifted around the Lake Tahoe Basin. There is a 10-20 percent chance of snow during the remainder of the day.
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8 Dew Tours and counting: Jaime Anderson sets off on new season
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 9:21pm
As one of the most decorated athletes in snowboarding, Olympic Gold Medalist, Jamie Anderson has competed in almost every Dew Tour since the event started in 2008. Now, at the age of 26, Jamie has literally has grown up with the contest and looks forward to the event each year as the first major slopestyle contest to kick off her season.
Couple missing over weekend in El Dorado County found alive
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 7:31pm
UPDATE 11/27/16 at 5:00 p.m.: Rory and Susan Holloter have been found alive and are doing well. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has yet to release details but said they are forthcoming.
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UPDATE: 11/27/16 at 9:35 p.m.: The search for the Holloters has been suspended for the night, it will resume at 7:00 a.m. Monday morning.
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El Dorado County Search and Rescue teams are looking for a missing couple from Yuba City who are reportedly stuck in snow.
SLT Cancer League opens annual Sees's Candy Store this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 7:07pm
It's time once again for the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League's annual See's Candy Store. Starting December 1, and going until December 24 if supplies last, the community can stop by their shop at the "Y" and help the non-profit group raise the funds needed to help local residents with cancer.
Seven-days-a-week the Cancer League will have their candy store open from noon to 5:00 p.m. in a previously vacant shop next to Beachhut Deli, just a few doors down from Starbucks in the Raley's/KMart center.
Plays announced for Shakespeare at Sand Harbor
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 5:29pm
Summer of 2017 will bring two plays to the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Love’s Labour’s Lost and Hound of the Baskervilles. They will be featured during Shakespeare at Sand Harbor July 9 to August 27. Shopping on Cyber Monday? You can now include early bird tickets to either, or both, of these plays. A perfect gift for Christmas and Hanukkah.
Shakespeare’s Labor of Love and Laughter!
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 2:39pm
The Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge #2670 is an organization that invests in its communities through programs that help those in need. On Monday, November 14th, the Elks Lodge hosted the Bread & Broth “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” Monday Meal that provided hearty dinners to many disadvantaged members of our community. With the $250 donation provided by the Elks Lodge’s sponsorship, B&B was able to provide full course, nutritious meals to the grateful folks who came to St. Theresa Grace Hall for a free meal and food to take home.
Something Blue Wedding Expo: Tickets and vendor opportunities
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 1:52pm
Event Date:
March 12, 2017 (All day)
South Lake Tahoe, CA: The South Lake Tahoe Wedding & Honeymoon Association will be holding their annual Something Blue Wedding Expo on Sunday, March 12 at Montbleu from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to interact with Lake Tahoe’s top local wedding vendors including florists, DJ’s, planners, venues and many more. There will be food and drinks to sample, raffle prizes, a fashion show, and brides/grooms will receive a keepsake gift bag with special offers from vendors.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 1:28pm
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.
11/20/16
11:28 a.m. - Search & Rescue - Eagles Falls Trail - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR 4 MALE LOST HIKERS (AGES 18, 25, 42. 43) IN DESOLATION WILDERNESS NEAR VELMA LAKES AND EAGLE FALLS TRAIL.
11/21/16
Ski resorts reporting up to 24" of snow, chain controls on all roads this morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 7:53am
As people starts to dig out from an overnight storm, holiday travelers will be heading home while others hit the slopes. Expect traffic to be slow over Echo Summit.
Heavenly Mountain Resort: 9" of snow in the last 24 hours. The resort will have 1 percent of the mountain open: 35/4800 acres, 5/28 lifts open, 5/97 runs open.
Kirkwood: 14" of snow in the last 24 hours. The resort will have 3 percent of their terrain open: 60/2300 acres, 3/15 lifts and 6/86 runs.
Sierra at Tahoe: 16" (base) to 24"(summit) of snow in the last 24 hours. They will have 4 lifts and 3 trails open.
Hop on board the Polar Express holiday excursion
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/26/2016 - 9:53pm
Catch the annual holiday treat, a ride aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ from Carson City to "the North Pole."
Even though all VIP tickets are sold out, there are a few regularly priced coach tickets available for the magical train ride that runs through December 23. There is even a special 25 percent off day on Sunday, November 27.
The train ride has completely sold out for five consecutive years.
Use the promo code “FLASH” for rides Nov. 27. With this special promotion coach tickets are $34.50 for adults and $27 for children.
Why small Placer County town may be exempt from plastic bag ban
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/26/2016 - 9:37pmAs plastic bags are taken off checkout counters across California, one Placer County suburb says its businesses are protected from the statewide plastic bag ban.
In August 2014, Lincoln passed a resolution intended to allow businesses to choose whether or not to follow a statewide bag ban. Now that voters have upheld the ban by voting in Proposition 67, Lincoln says its businesses are exempt.
Law enforcement responding to several accidents Saturday evening
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/26/2016 - 5:54pm
12:00 a.m. update 11/27/16: Chain controls have lowered to Sly Park Road in Pollock Pines, heading eastward to Meyers on Highway 50. Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel / all wheel drive vehicles with snow treaded tires on all wheels.
SR 89 northbound: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel / all wheel drive vehicles with snow treaded tires on all wheels.
Celebration of life at Sierra-at-Tahoe for Zach McAllister
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 9:34pm
South Lake Tahoe native Zach McAllister passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2016. His bright smile and beautiful soul will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His passing has left a huge hole in each of our hearts.
Two more report illness from South Lake Tahoe food tampering
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 8:53pm
A 45-year-old man is behind bars for allegedly tampering with food at the Raley's Hot Wok and the Baja Fresh in South Lake Tahoe, and the investigation is continuing into what substance the suspect, Harry Dally, put on the food over a two-week period.
New wave of craigslist vacation home rental scams in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 7:54pm
You're a group of teachers from San Francisco, visiting South Lake Tahoe for the weekend before heading back to wrap up the semester. You've come to Tahoe to ski for opening weekend. You're a group of friends from San Diego, looking for a mini-reunion.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 4:20pm
A list of what to do around the South Shore of Lake Tahoe November 25-27
The Improv at Harveys
The Improv at Harveys – Howie Nave: Host & Emcee, Shayla Rivera and Robert Duchaine, Wednesday – Sunday, November 23 – 27, 2016 The Improv presents the funniest names in comedy every week in the Cabaret Theater at Harveys Lake Tahoe! Shows happen at 9 pm every Wednesday through Sunday.
(775) 588-2411
Harveys Cabaret
Live Music at the Classic Cue Sports Bar & Grille
You can come on any night and expect one of their daily specials and activities to be going on.
(530) 541-8704
Location
Reno Jazz Orchestra mixes big band with gospel choir for Reno and Lake Tahoe holiday shows
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 10:14am
Event Date:
December 18, 2016 (All day) The spirit of Christmas comes to life as the 17 piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and Pat Ester’s Gospel Choir brings Christmas favorites, jazz, and soul - with a few surprises mixed in – for three performances of feel good, ‘get ready for the holidays’ music and song.
Each year the Orchestra presents a holiday show with a new theme; this year it's a festive combination of jazz and gospel.
Location
Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR
United States
See map: Google Maps
Douglas County SAR trains with Care Flight
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 8:23am
The team of highly skilled volunteers that make up the Douglas County Search and Rescue (DCSAR) team recently had a training day that included a segment with Care Flight.
They trained on several different topics and search functions including emergency locater transmitter (ELT) search, dealing with multi-casualty patients from a mock vehicle roll over, patient packaging and loading of a patient onto Care Flight.
The segment from Care Flight personnel also gave instruction on the safety aspects of working with helicopters in their search and rescue operation.
Fire starts in truck bed at Happy Homestead Cemetery
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/24/2016 - 9:24pm
South Lake Tahoe firefighters responded to the Happy Homestead Cemetery on Johnson Blvd. Wednesday evening to put out a fire that started in the bed of an older model Ford truck. Crews quickly extinguished the flames.
No injuries were reported.
The fire is under investigation according to SLT Fire Rescue and amount of damage has not been reported as of yet.
Four unique Sierra Parks experiences being auctioned off
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/24/2016 - 8:58pm
Imagine a drive down to Vikingsholm Castle and enjoying a private tour and cocktail party for four in the courtyard. Or maybe you can picture yourself enjoying a catered, private dinner inside of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion with seven of your friends, just as the guests of the 1930s enjoyed.
Win Disneyland tickets in Tahoe Arts Project raffle
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/24/2016 - 8:30pm
Win four-1 day Park Hopper passes to Disneyland and California Adventure in the latest Tahoe Arts Project fundraiser. The winner of the passes, valued at $620, will be announced during the Tahoe Boys Variety Show at MontBleu on February 3, 2017.
The raffle tickets are available for $20 each and can be purchased online or by calling their office at 530.542.3632. Need not be present to win.
To purchase online: http://tahoeartsproject.org/disneyland/
The Park Hopper passes need to be used by October 14, 2018.
Safety tips for Lake Tahoe holiday and winter travel
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/24/2016 - 8:11pm
Nevada's Department of Transportation, Highway Patrol, City of South Lake Tahoe and Caltrans all had words of advice for travelers this holiday weekend. Roads will be full of cars, and the added threat of high winds and a snow storm will create issues for those not prepared on the road.
High winds ahead of weekend snow storm in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/24/2016 - 7:15pm
It was a beautiful Thanksgiving Day in South Lake Tahoe, but things are about to change.
Another system is headed into the Lake Tahoe basin on Friday, bringing with it winds 20-30 mph with prolonged wind gusts from 30-55 mph. The wind advisory is in effect from 10:00 a.m. Friday to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
Waves are expected to be 2-4 feet with the highest ones on the north and east shores.
With gratitude, our Thanksgiving message
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/24/2016 - 12:16am
This is the fourth time I am able to say "Happy Thanksgiving" to the readers of South Tahoe Now. I took on this news endeavor in the summer of 2013 and have tried to create something that everyone can read and, hopefully, appreciate on a daily basis. I want to share as much as I can about what is happening in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding communities, and I'd like to express my sincere gratitude for your support and allowing me to continue to share.
Sledder sues after allegedly being burned by USFS burn pile
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/23/2016 - 10:08pm
An individual alleges he was burned while sledding because of a controlled fire conducted by a federal agency that was hidden and left burning.
Gianfranco Rufino filed a complaint on Nov. 16, 2016 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California against United States, alleging negligence.
