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"Save the Planet, Save a Pet" at South Tahoe Refuse this week

When you take your recyclables to the South Tahoe Refuse Buy Back Center during rest of April, and donate the proceeds to the Lake Tahoe Humane Society, the non-profit will earn double the donation value.

The center, located at 2192 Ruth Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They give money for aluminum, glass, plastic and bimetal.

Give the cashier your receipt for the recycled items and tell them you want to put the money towards the Humane Society. The promotion ends April 30.

One injured in possible honey oil lab explosion in South Lake Tahoe

6:00 p.m. 4/25/16 Update: There are no new details in Sunday's explosion at a home in South Lake Tahoe. The South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (SLEDNET) has taken over the case and it is still under investigation.

There have been no arrests at this point.

Original Story:

A possible honey oil lab inside the garage of a South Lake Tahoe home exploded on Sunday evening, sending one to the hospital.

Dr. Mireya Ortega wins Soroptimist award for her Young Tahoe Smiles Program

Dr. Mireya Ortega of High Sierra Dental Care was recently the honored recipient of the 2016 Ruby Award given by Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS). This award honors women who are making an extraordinary difference in the lives of other women.

Annual Genoa Cowboy Festival April 28-May 1

Event Date: 
April 28, 2016 (All day)

The Genoa Cowboy Festival, an annual celebration of the ranching and rural West in the Carson Valley, returns to the historic town April 28 to May 1.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.

4/17

12:50 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Player Drive

8:03 a.m. - Contempt of Court - Melba Drive - 24-YEAR-OLD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR A VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER OCCURRED.

12:50 p.m. - Petty Theft - Black Bart Ave - R/P REPORTED A PETTY THEFT REPORT FROM HER VEHICLE.

City offering water safety and lifeguard classes in South Lake Tahoe

Two upcoming series of classes offered by the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department will train participants to become water safety instructors and lifeguards.

The American Red Cross Blended Learning Water Safety Instructor Class and participants must register for this class by April 28 at www.cslt.sportssignup.com. American Red Cross Certified Instructor Larry Phippen will be teaching the calls that trains candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program.

Public can comment on Negative Impact Study for Meyers water quality project

The Meyers area will soon see a new erosion control project and water quality improvement projects in the neighborhood bordered by the Upper Truckee River on the west and Lake Tahoe Golf Course on the northwest, US Highway 501 State Route 89 on the south, and by Pioneer Trail on a small portion on the east.

The County will administer rights-of-way to install the improvements to the existing storm water conveyance system which is comprised of channels, basins, culverts, inlets, and infiltration system.

Carson City sheriff's deputies flag 89 speeders, 21 cell phone users and 1 hair cutter in April operation

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office participation in the Joining Forces Distracted Drivers event held from April 1 to April 20th resulted in the following:

1 arrest for DUI, 21 citations issued for cell phone use, 1 citation for an individual cutting their hair while driving, 2 citations for failure to yield to a pedestrian, 89 for speed, 19 stop sign and traffic light violations. In addition, 41 citations were issued for other traffic related violations.

Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition Achievement Award nominations now open

Nominations are now being taken by the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition for the annual Lake Tahoe Bicycle Achievement Awards. Each year, people who have made significant advancements to promoting safer bicycling opportunities for the Lake Tahoe region are honored.

To nominate a candidate (individual, business, agency, or organization), send your nominee’s name and say something about their contributions to Tahoe bicycling. The Bike Coalition’s board of directors will review all nominations and select the winners.

Special Mother's Day rides on the historic V & T Railroad

Mom, long stemmed roses and the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The annual Mother’s Day weekend rides on the V&T Railroad are set for Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8. The first excursion of the season is also one of the most popular as families spend the day together celebrating mom.

This special edition diesel train ride from Carson City to the 1860s boom-era mining town of Virginia City provides mom with a long stem rose, quality time with family, animated Old West history storytelling, and shopping and dining to go along with the spectacular scenery.

Mountain Resort Television: Jake Gillispie and City in 60

Mountain Resort Television reporter Nicole Marsel gives this weeks Local Spotlight with artist Jake Gillispie. He's an extremely talented artist in South Lake Tahoe using recycled materials and triggering our interactions with nature, Earth and our emotions. Catch him around town at a live painting, at onusartprojects.com and at the Benko Art Gallery in South Lake. Tracy Franklin also gives this week's City in 60.

El Dorado County man jailed for alleged elder abuse

A Shingle Springs man was arrested Friday on suspicion of elder abuse after deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a verbal dispute.

Upon arrival at the home located on South Shingle Road, deputies found 47-year-old Charles Bigby on the room of the home at 3:15 a.m. doing construction work. The man told deputies there were no issues at the house, and no dispute.

Mountain Resort Television: Earth Day at Bijou and Park 968

Mountain Resort Television reporter Nicole Marsel reports on the family friendly Earth Day Celebration Saturday at Bijou Park in South Lake Tahoe and how to spend Earth Day the grown up way at 968 Park Hotel.

Lake Tahoe basin roadwork schedule for April 24-30

Caltrans long-term and short-term roadwork projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin:

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Forest Service to start opening Tahoe recreational facilities

The opening dates for recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin have been announced, with the first ones set to e ready April 30, 2016.

Kiva Picnic area, Baldwin and Nevada beaches, Big Meadow trailhead, the McKinney Rubicon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area and Sawmill Pond, Eagle Falls, Chimney Beach and Secret Harbor parking areas will open April 30, 2016.

The Tallac Historic Site opens April 30, 2016, and will be staffed beginning Saturday, May 21, 2016 for Memorial Day weekend.

The Sandpit OHV area opens May 10, 2016.

Fire destroys South Lake Tahoe home

A fire destroyed a home in the Bijou neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe on Thursday night, killing three dogs and leaving the two residents without a home which was declared a complete loss.

At 8:22 p.m. April 21, 2016, engines from all area agencies responded to the two-story cabin at 3801 Aspen Avenue after receiving a 911 call of flames coming from inside. South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Douglas and Lake Valley Fire Departments were all called to the scene. They found the home engulfed and items from the interior exploding.

Google research van staying an extra day on the South Shore

The Google Research Van started off in North Carolina and made its way across the country with eight stops in Atlanta, Colorado, Utah, Reno and, of course, the South Lake Tahoe/Stateline area.

Research was conducted at each stop to determine how people use Google products, and what users are looking for in the future.

Mountain Resort Television: Benko Art Gallery in South Lake Tahoe

Mountain Resort Television reporter Mikaila Bird visits the Benko Art Gallery in South Lake Tahoe and speaks with the Owner/Curator, John Benko and Curator, Chelsea Kosta about Lake Tahoe's newest art gallery featuring local contemporary artists.

Food Bank returns to South Lake Tahoe to deliver groceries

The Food Bank of El Dorado County will bring their mobile food pantry to South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

One allocation of emergency supplemental groceries will be given per qualifying household. Those who are struggling to make ends meet, live in El Dorado County and meet the State of California Health and Social Services Agency Emergency Food Assistance Program income guidelines may stop by for food distribution. Income guidelines can be found online at www.dss.cahwnet.gov/efap/.

Barton Health brings 'A Taste of Hawaii' to Lake Tahoe Golf Course

Event Date: 
June 3, 2016 - 8:00am

Join the Barton Foundation for the 22nd annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. The shot gun scramble starts at 8:00 a.m. and the day gets started with breakfast at 7:00 a.m.

All proceeds go to support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.

“The Tiki Tee Off is a fun way for people to come together for a common cause,” said Dr. Daniel Norman, a gastroenterologist and golf enthusiast. “Participants experience a little flavor of Hawaii in Tahoe while supporting our community’s health.”

STHS student's senior project shows him how to give back through sports

Seniors at South Tahoe High School must pick something to do for their senior project, a requirement of graduation, one that pushes them to do something different and unfamiliar. Some students learn to play a guitar, while others do stand up comedy. And some students like Ethan Strain, learn how to give back to their community and work with children.

The students must select an advisor for their project, someone who knows the chosen subject and can guide the student to a successful completion.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from April 14 to April 20, 2016.

4/14: 5 calls: 5 EMS.

4/15: 7 calls: 2 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 assist for invalid, 2 false alarm, 1 carbon monoxide incident.

4/16: 11 calls: 7 EMS, 1 sprinkler activation with no fire, 1 good intent call, 1 canceled en route, 1 interfacility transfer.

4/17: 4 calls: 2 EMS, 1 canceled en route, 1 vehicle fire.

4/18: 7 calls: 4 EMS, 1 public service, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 interfacility transfer.

Home & Garden Show to feature everything from authors to roof systems

Event Date: 
April 23, 2016 - 10:00am

The 5th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 22 and 23 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd. The show will begin on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. Saturday hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the show is free, and each attendee will receive a small gift and be entered into a chance to win a door prize.

Rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe forecast

Outdoor Earth Day festivities in South Lake Tahoe has meant a return of winter in past years, and 2016 will be no different. Good news for the festival is the Friday night snow will make room for a sunny and warmer Saturday before the next system moves in.

A series of storms are headed to the Sierra, the first set to arrive Thursday night/Friday morning.

It is also closing weekend at Heavenly Mountain Resort, and they should have a fresh layer of powder for the skiers headed to the slopes. Both Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe are both closed for the season.

Comments at City Council meetings to remain televised

To televise or not televise, that was the question in front of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday, April 19. While live streaming of the Council meetings is not required by law, it is something the City has done on both the internet and television since May, 2007.

The agenda item was added after discussion arose during the April 5 meeting when Mayor Wendy David asked that they stop televising the public comment portion of the meetings. Her comment caught many by surprise, even by some of her Council members.

Grand Opening for Supported by Angels Center for Holistic Healing

Event Date: 
April 22, 2016 - 2:00pm

Supported by Angels, Center for Holistic Healing in South Lake Tahoe is holding their grand opening on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The new business offers customized and practical tools for health, wellness, and lifestyle transformation.

Their Grand Opening is an opportunity for the public to explore their highest and the owners say you will leave this event feeling empowered, inspired and supported. Stop by and discover what the essence of holistic healing is all about, and how it can be something that makes a positive difference in your life!

Free kid's soccer tournament at LTCC

Event Date: 
May 1, 2016 - 9:00am

Lake Tahoe Community College is hosting a free children’s soccer tournament on Sunday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Playfield next to the college's Physical Education building. Children from kindergarten through 5th grade, of all playing abilities are welcome to participate.

Disasterous Deepwater Horizon Oil spill topic at next UC Davis talk

Event Date: 
May 19, 2016 - 5:30pm

It has been six years since BP's offshore oil drilling disaster. On April 20, 2010 one of the largest accidental marine oil spills in the history of petroleum industry occurred, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill which discharged an estimated 210 million gallons of oile were discharged into the ocean, and multiple efforts to contain the flow failed.

Lake Tahoe's clarity drops five feet

Warmer water led to a loss in clarity of Lake Tahoe in 2015, according to data released Tuesday by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The average annual clarity (measurements from both summer and winter) is at 73.1 feet, a 4.8 foot decease from the previous year.

This isn't all bad news though, the clarity is still over nine feet greater than the lowest recorded average of 64.1 feet in 1997.

Researchers lower a 10-inch wide disk called a Secchi into the lake, and researchers measure the depth of its visibility.

Mountain Resort Television: Carson City Visitor's Bureau

Kyle Horvath, Director of Marketing for the Carson City Visitor's Bureau, gives this week's Silver State Update for Mountain Resort Television. Found out about The MAC recreation facilities, and Ride Carson City. Produced by: Nicole Marsel.

Area teens compete in Rotary Speech Contest

The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club hosted the Rotary District 5190 Area 9 speech contest finals on Friday, April 15 at MontBleu Resort. Each Rotary club in the area had individual contests, then the winners went onto Friday's Area final.

The topic for the speeches was "Be a Gift to the World."

1st Place: Alessandro Figueroa of Carson High School
2nd Place: Dusty Winter Whittell High School
3rd Place: Scarlett Baeza Carson High
4th Place: Siobhanie Cook South Tahoe High School

Two month long investigation nets two in Carson City drug bust

The Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force arrested two Carson City men last week after a two-month long investigation into drug trafficking in the area.

Michael Bowman, 45, was taken into custody on April 14, 2016 by the Carson City Sheriff's Office without incident on Highway 50 East. He was charged with four felonies, Level I Trafficking a Controlled Substance – Meth, Conspiracy to Violate the Uniformed Controlled Substance Act, Sales of a Controlled Substance - Meth and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Google research van to make a stop in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
April 21, 2016 - 1:00pm

Google wants to get a better idea of how people use their products, so it put a few researchers inside a van and sent them off to drive around the country to find out. That van makes a stop in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kahle Community Center.

The local community is invited to stop by and provide feedback on Google products, and for doing so, get Google swag or Starbucks gift cards as a thank you.

Barton Foundation has $50,000 to give away in grants

The Barton Foundation has $50,000 to give away in grant funding to groups in the South Lake Tahoe area who work to improve community health.

During their annual grant cycles, Barton provides funds to programs and organizations, and this year they will award grants to those who address mental health, substance abuse, and access to healthcare services.

Public meeting on Sand Harbor Bikeway and other SR28 projects

Event Date: 
April 26, 2016 - 4:00pm

A project designed to help protect environmentally sensitive resources while providing safer, adequate access the area south of Lakeshore Drive along State Route 28 is the focus of an upcoming public meeting on Tuesday, April 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m at The Chateau at Incline Village. A question and answer period will be at 5:30 p.m.

Book Review: The Essential Abolitionist is a must read

“How is human trafficking defined”? “Which is more common, labor or sex trafficking”? “What are the challenges faced in combating human trafficking”?

Two men sought in Northern Nevada Coin Shop burglary

The Northern Nevdada Coin Shop on Highway 395 in Minden was broken into in the early morning hours Monday, April 18.

At 1:50 a.m., Douglas County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an alarm at the business. When they arrived they discovered unknown suspects had forced entry into the building through an exterior door. One inside, the suspects entered the business and stole coins and jewelry.

Connect for a Cause: Let's make Tahoe cool again

Event Date: 
May 12, 2016 - 5:00pm

Join the Tahoe Chamber for a sustainability forum presented by the Citizen's Climate Lobby. Learn about the state of our snowpack, lake, and economy as well as global environmental changes.

This won't be any ordinary forum as you should leave feeling empowered to make a difference, understand what businesses are doing in Tahoe to make climate-conscious changes, and network with decision makers in the community.

Location

The Loft Tahoe - Heavenly Village
1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 57' 19.9008" N, 119° 56' 35.3796" W

LTCC’s Writers’ Series welcomes author Daniel Chacón

Event Date: 
May 13, 2016 - 7:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series welcomes novelist and short story writer Daniel Chacón on Friday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. in LTCC’s library. Chacón will read selections from his works, answer audience questions about the writing process, and sign copies of his books, which will be available for sale. This event is sponsored by LTCC’s Equity Office, and is free and open to the public.

South Lake Tahoe murder suspect arrested in Texas

Domenic Seanlee Randolph, a suspect in the murder of Dennis Wright, Jr. at a South Lake Tahoe motel, was arrested Tuesday in Texas.

The 22-year-old-Randolph is the third suspect arrested for the January 30, 2016 shooting death of Wright, who allegedly brought 100 pounds of marijuana to the Beverly Lodge to sell. He was shot and killed in the motel's parking lot during an apparent robbery attempt.

Members Meet Up Lunch

Event Date: 
May 17, 2016 - 12:00pm

Join Tahoe Chamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to chamber members. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.

Each month Tahoe Chamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's location will be Toast Tahoe!

RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.

$15 for Members
$30 for Non-Members
Please RSVP in advance to attend!

Location

Tahoe Tahoe
Zephyr Cove Stateline, NV
United States
39° 0' 1.3032" N, 119° 57' 9.2484" W

City wants your opinion on snow removal of local bike paths

The City of South Lake Tahoe clears Class 1 Bike/Multiuse paths after major snowstorms, and they are asking for the public's opinion about how they spend snow removal funds in their newest citizen survey.

Next Level Marketing & Sales Workshop

Event Date: 
May 25, 2016 - 1:00pm

Tahoe Chamber’s “Level Up” workshop series brings the latest business resources and hot topics to the South Shore business community. The chamber works directly with expert facilitators to host a variety of topics including, customer service training, marketing, social media, human resources and more. Each “Level Up” workshop is designed so participants will be able to solve actual work related issues or gain hands-on experience to further their expertise.

Location

Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50 Stateline, NV
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 32.8704" W

Town Hall Meeting with Candidate Bob Derlet

Event Date: 
April 21, 2016 - 6:00pm

Bob Derlet, congressional candidate, will be speaking at Lake Tahoe Community College's Aspen Room on April 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Derlet is a Democrat and 2016 Candidate for the 4th California Congressional District, a seat currently held by Tom McClintock.

Derlet will be speaking on a variety of issues and taking questions. For more information on the candidate, visit his website www.derletforcongress.com. McDlintock was invited to speak, but declined according to event organizers.

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Way
United States
38° 55' 38.532" N, 119° 58' 23.6208" W

Future-Ready South Shore forum and luncheon

Name: Future-Ready South Shore Forum & Luncheon
Date: April 26, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT

Mountain Resort Television: Interview with Larry Sydney on curling, sledding and more

Mountain Resort Television presents guest reporter Larry Sydney of the South Shore. He is a member of Lake Tahoe Epic Curling, competing internationally with the Israel Curling Federation, and a competitive skeleton bobsled athlete for the Israeli Team.

Digitization your historic materials at free North Lake Tahoe event

Event Date: 
June 26, 2016 - 10:00am

This summer, the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society and the University of Nevada, Reno Photography Program will be co-hosting digitization day, a one day event where you can bring your historical Lake Tahoe photographs, postcards, and memorabilia in for professional-quality scanning.

Participants will be given free copies of scans on USB drives, and will have the option to donate a digital copy of materials for inclusion in the NLTHS’s databases, contributing to the visual history of Lake Tahoe.

Location

Gatekeeper’s Museum
130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
United States
39° 9' 58.8744" N, 120° 8' 38.4468" W

New roads, campsites and building relocation at Camp Richardson

Work on the second phase of the new campground and vehicle circulation plan at Camp Richardson Resort will continue beginning Monday, May 2, 2016 and last for approximately three months. Officially named the Camp Richardson Resort Campground and Vehicle Circulation Best Management Practices (BMPs) Retrofit, the result will allow the resort to meet current standards for water quality protection and increase universal accessibility to the area's activities.

Our Changing Climate: A public talk on climate change at Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
April 28, 2016 - 6:30pm

UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe Present: South Lake Tahoe's Changing Climate on Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College Aspen/Board Room.

Our climate is unhealthy but we have the power to heal. You've heard people talk about it. We all sense that our climate is changing right here in Tahoe, but is it true? And if it is changing, what can we possibly do about it?

Presentation by South Lake Tahoe local and UCCE Master Gardener Bonnie Turnbull.

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College (Aspen & Board Rooms)
One College Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
37° 38' 30.084" N, 81° 27' 20.4228" W

Help needed to guide Mt. Tallac students through the job interview process

Are you a South Lake Tahoe area business owner or manager? If so, Mt. Tallac High School could use a few minutes of your time. Principal Holy Greenough would like you to talk to the students about interview skills, employment expectations and the job market. They prefer to schedule speakers on Fridays between 10:25 a.m. and 10:55 a.m.

There is no obligation to offer employment, Greenough just want her students to have an understanding of how to navigate in a work environment and what employers are looking for when they interview.

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