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'Pizza for Pups' fundraiser tonight in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
January 27, 2016 - 6:00pm

The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, January 27 to raise money for their spay-neuter program and the animal shelter in Meyers.

Pizza for Pups will be held at Blue Dog Pizza (Midtown location on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Sierra Blvd). For a $10 donation, participants will enjoy Blue Dog's wonderful pizza with the proceeds going to ACT. The rest of Blue Dog's menu will be available for purchase, also, including salads, beer, and wine. Seatings will be at 6:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, January 27, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 48 and a low tonight of 31. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Mountain Resort Television daily segment

In today's segment, reporter Ashley Lindner catches viewers up on Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe's plan to sell, the TRPA's Active Transportation Act and Strawberry Fields Animal Rescue's Weekly Wag.

In Memory: Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler

Happy Birthday Son
Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler
Jan 27, 1982-Aug 9, 2010

SLEDNET investigates sex trafficking ring in South Lake Tahoe; Three arrested

Complaints of prostitution in South Lake Tahoe led to the arrest of three people on Thursday, January 21, 2016 after an investigation by the South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (SLEDNET).

Law enforcement has been investigating complaints of prostitution, focused on individuals who conduct human trafficking through advertisements for escort services placed on websites such as www.backpage.com.

Open house on Tuesday for US50/South Shore Revitalization Project

Event Date: 
January 27, 2016 - 5:00pm

The community is invited to see the plans for the US50/South Shore Revitalization Plan for the South Lake Tahoe and Stateline areas in an open house on Tuesday, January 26 from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.

Tahoe Transportation District has been meeting with the public over several years to get opinions, input and have open discussion about the proposed plan (also know as Loop Road) that would take Highway 50 behind Raley's and the Heavenly Village. The idea is to make the area more walking and biking friendly with safer routes and less vehicle traffic.

South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Team leading Tahoe Basin Ski League

The ski race season is in full swing for area high schools, with five races already completed. After Monday's slalom race at Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Tahoe High leads the Tahoe Basin Ski League with four girls and four boys in the top ten in their respective divisions.

Whittell High School's Payton Norton leads all boys in the league with his teammate Gunnar Barnwell currently in 10th place.

Members Meet Up Lunch

Event Date: 
April 19, 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 Casey's-An American Cantina.

RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people. http://www.tahoechamber.org/events/details/members-meet-up-lunch-04-19-2016-10738

$15 for Members

Location

Casey's An American Cantina
Round Hill Plaza Round Hill, NV.
United States
41° 5' 57.192" N, 73° 40' 0.6132" W

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. http://www.tahoechamber.org/events/details/members-meet-up-lunch-05-17-2016-10739

$15 for Members
$30 for Non-Members

Location

Toast Tahoe
Zephyr Cove, Nv. 89449
United States
37° 5' 24.864" N, 95° 42' 46.4076" W

2016 Business Expo: Go Local

Event Date: 
April 1, 2016 - 4:30pm

2016 Business Expo: Go Local

Friday, April 1st
4:30 to 8:30pm
Harvey's Lake Tahoe
$10 in advance
$15 at the door

Location

Harveys Lake Tahoe
18 Hwy 50 Stateline, NV
United States
43° 23' 2.9508" N, 98° 50' 39.8868" W

Members Meet Up Lunch

Event Date: 
March 15, 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 Mirabelle at Lake Tahoe

RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.
http://www.tahoechamber.org/events/details/members-meet-up-lunch-03-15-2016-10737

$15 for Members

Location

Mirabelle at Lake Tahoe
290 Kingsbury Grade #22 Stateline, NV. 89449
United States
38° 58' 6.9924" N, 119° 55' 40.1988" W

Kudos: Thank you for a wonderful day!

Last week we had the opportunity to attend a field trip at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Thanks to a grant written by STEEC member, Devin Middlebrook (TRPA Environmental Education Specialist), EPIC Promise (through Vail Resorts – Heavenly) covered the cost of transportation, lift tickets for the tram ride, use of snowshoes, and presenters. The day was well planned and all went smoothly.

We learned much about our environment including local animals, avalanche safety and snowmaking. And luckily we enjoyed a “blue bird” day at the top of the tram!

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, January 26, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 42 and a low tonight of 21. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 379 calls over the two-week period between January 5 and January 18, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

1/5
Felony "other" in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave

1/6
none

1/7
Drunk in Public in the 4500 block of Manzanita Ave
Petty Theft in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Treehaven Ct and Takela Dr

1/8

Fear of freezing to death prompts two criminals to call 911

Two men trying to evade arrest on January 22, ended up calling 911 and telling officers they were freezing to death and in fear of dying.

Tristen Crossland and Derek Dion were the lone occupants of a car that was pulled over by a California Fish and Wildlife officer on the morning of Friday, January 22, near Highway 50 and Wrights Lake Road when they decided to flee on foot.

Pet of the Week: Lyric

This week's Pet of the Week is Lyric, a special 11-month-old pit who is "super friendly and super excited."

Lyric is a good girl who is house trained. She just needs some training to curb her excited behavior. The Lake Tahoe Humane Society will provide a free private training lesson with Good Dog Training to the family that gives Lyric her forever home.

Please call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society directly if you’re interested in Ruby 530-542-2857 (Monday-Friday 9-5) or 530-577-4521 (after hours 24/7 number).

Improv student workshop and fundraiser for Tahoe Arts Project

Event Date: 
February 6, 2016 (All day)

Tahoe Arts Project is offering two opportunities to enjoy the Tahoe Improv Players, once in a free daytime workshop, and the other later that evening at a special show.

Land transfer between City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County getting closer

There are many parcels of land in South Lake Tahoe owned by El Dorado County that the City would like to have, and talks between the two are getting closer to making the land transfer a reality.

Free sand bags available for South Lake Tahoe residents

With the rainy weather that hit South Lake Tahoe recently, many residents were finding themselves with small flooding issues around their homes and garages.

Sand bags are available, free of charge and year-round, from the City of South Lake Tahoe at the City’s Streets and Snow Removal Yard located at 1160 Rufus Allen Blvd. Their operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, January 25, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 40 and a low tonight of 22. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph.

Kudos: Kiwanians serve up a meal at Bread & Broth

For the past 5 years, the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra has been sponsoring Bread & Broth “Adopt A day of Nourishment” on the second Monday in the month of January. True to form, on January 11, Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra members Jan Lynds, Pat Frega and Bob “Snow Bum” Fleischer were there pitching in at B&B’s evening dinner. The Kiwanis Club’s annual sponsorship is always appreciated by B&B and their volunteers always look forward to working with our “repeat” sponsor volunteers.

Tahoe Center for Orthopedics’ providers take first place in MedWAR Challenge

On January 16, staff and physicians from the Tahoe Center for Orthopedics implemented their medical skills and physical talent at the MedWAR Challenge in Mesa, Arizona.

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.

1/17

3:30 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct - South Ave - A 23-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SUBJECT WAS INTOXICATED IN A PUBLIC PLACE.

8:45 a.m. 0 Search and Rescue - Sugar Bowl Ski Area - SEARCH AND RESCUE INCIDENT INVOLVING A MISSING/LOST SKIER AT SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT.

Mountain Resort Television daily segment

In this edition, reporter Mikaila Bird interviews John Rice, General Manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe. Learn how he helped pioneer the industry's first terrain parks and how he has incorporated them into the South Lake Tahoe resort in their their learn to ski/ride programs.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunrday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, January 23, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Preview of South Tahoe High segment on Larry King's In View show

Just about a year ago, Lake Tahoe Unified School District Superintendent Dr. James Tarwater was contacted by the Larry King show, In View, to be one of 12 school districts in the state to be featured on the FOX Business Network program.

The show will be a special edition, half-hour program focusing on the state of education, but just released is an eight-minute demo on South Tahoe High.

Mountain Resort Television daily segment

In this segment, reporter Austyn Harrington checks in with Justin Befu, local mountain guide and photographer.

Our climate is unhealthy--but we have the power To heal

Event Date: 
February 6, 2016 - 10:00am

You’ve heard people talk about it. We sense that our climate is changing. But is it actually true? And if it is changing, what could we possibly do about it? In this talk focused on our south shore home, Bonnie Turnbull will explore the evidence, and show you that not only can you do something—you already are.

The public is welcome to attend this informative, free presentation by local Bonnie Turnbull at the February general meeting of the South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association of University Women.

Leadership Lake Tahoe holds Bodacious Bowling Fundraiser

Event Date: 
February 5, 2016 - 6:00pm

Join the Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2016 for a fun community bowling tournament on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Tahoe Bowl in South Lake Tahoe.

Help needed for UC Davis 2016 Science Fair in Incline Village

The 11th annual Science Expo is just around the corner and they are looking for volunteers to help facilitate the exciting and fun activities on five days (Monday through Friday, March 14-18) at eleven different 2 hour and 15 minute sessions:

Monday, March 14 / 9:15-11:30 am
Monday, March 14 / 11:30-1:45 pm
Tuesday, March 15 / 9:00-11:15 am
Tuesday, March 15 / 11:05-1:20 pm
Wednesday, March 16 / 9:30-11:45 am
Wednesday, March 16 / 11:45-2:00 pm
Wednesday, March 16 / 3:45-6:00 pm
Thursday, March 17 / 8:45-11:00 am
Thursday, March 17 / 11:05-1:20 pm
Friday, March 18 / 9:45-12:00 pm

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, January 23, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday.

What's happening in South Lake Tahoe this weekend

The Improv at Harveys – Howie Nave: Host & Emcee, Henry Phillips and Sandro Iocolano, Wednesday – Sunday, January 20 – 24, 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) 588-1728

Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the South Tahoe High School

Douglas County Commissioners make it final: Jim Nichols is no longer County Manager

Jim Nichols is officially not a Douglas County employee beginning January 29, 2016. The Board of County Commissioners approved a voluntary separation agreement Thursday between the county and Nichols, their County Manager.

Nichols and the County came to a mutual agreement that he would leave his position. During the on January 21, the Commissioners reiterated the fact that Nichols was not fired, nor did he quit. Nichols will be receiving a check for more than $115,000, the equivalent of six months pay plus sick pay and vacation pay.

South Lake Tahoe City Council wrap-up; Plastic bag ban partially rescinded

The agenda for the South Lake Tahoe City Council was a light one this week.

The plastic bag ban ordinance was amended to only affect grocery stores and not retail outlets. Former Mayor Hal Cole asked for the issue to be brought back before the council in October. "I thought we were only voting to bring the ordinance back for review, not to pass it," Cole said about his vote on October 15, 2013.

Plastic Bag Ban Timeline

September, 2012 - City's Sustainability Committee eyes plastic bag ban

One Billion Rising flashmob in South Lake Tahoe February 14

Event Date: 
February 14, 2016 - 2:00pm

Men, women and children are invited to take part in the upcoming One Billion Rising flashmob which will be held in South Lake Tahoe on February 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

One Billion Rising is an international campaign launched to end domestic violence. Staggering statistics show that one in three women on earth will be beaten or raped during their lifetime, so with the world's population at seven billion, this adds up to more than one billion women and girls.

Mountain Resort Television daily segment

Reporter Ashley Lindner stops into Tahoe Youth & Family Services to learn about SkiDUCK and how you can help out underprivileged youth in our community. Ashley also meets up with the CEO of Tahoe Fund, Amy Berry to learn about the Powder for plates program.

Ask Hopeful Henry: Silly or Serious?

Dear Henry,

Just curious, my cat has started sticking his tongue out, I mean a lot. He will just sit and stick his tongue out at me. It’s cute but should I be concerned?

Thanks,
Arnold

Dear Arnold.

I’m actually glad you brought this up. While yes it’s cute, I had a kitty with this habit. While some cats just do this for no apparent reason my concern with your kitty is that it is new behavior. If you cat was doing this its whole life and your veterinarian had seen no signs of trouble then I would say you just have a silly kitty.

Public participates in the future look of South Lake Tahoe

Thirty community members joined the City's Planning Commissioners and staff Thursday afternoon to get a pulse on what is desired for the future look of South Lake Tahoe.

The audience was handed an electronic voting device to give their opinions on 46 photos of what they found the most desirable, and the least, concerning signage and building design, as well as landscaping,

Those at the first of two meetings gave a wide range of opinions, just as is evident in the town as a whole. What some people find as attractive, others find as too resort-like.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, January 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 p.m. today until 4 p.m. Saturday, and Lake Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday.

Mountain Resort Television daily segment

In today's segment, reporter Mikaila Bird gives you the scoop on the new Barbershop in town, Knits n Knots Yarn Shop Grand Opening is on Jan 22, and Dream Life: Short Film Awards is accepting submissions from local talent for the chance to win over $10,000 in cash prizes.

Storm could drop almost two feet of snow over the Sierra this weekend

A new storm is headed to Lake Tahoe, making its first push into Northern California and Nevada with rain and snow on Friday. Even though the storm should be a moderate sized one, significant shadowing will keep the precipitation along the Sierra crest westward, with little if any spillover from Lake Tahoe eastward.

South Lake Tahoe community grants available from Soroptimists

Community groups can now apply for grants from the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club.

They are accepting applications that support programs and projects that align with their Mission to “Strengthen the lives of women and youth in our community and the world."

The deadline to submit an application is January 31, 2016.

The application packet is available on our website www.sitahoesierra.org.
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South Lake Tahoe sports roundup: On the snow and on the court

South Tahoe High and Whittell High athletes have seen wins this week, both on the court and on the slopes and South Lake Tahoe's Maddie Bowman is at Mammoth Mountain today for the first stop for the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2016.

South Tahoe High's varsity basketball teams won Wednesday night in Sparks. The boys beat the Railroaders 77-63 while the girls handled their opponent, winning the game by a score of 54-34.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, January 21, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 48 and a low tonight of 34. Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Steve Hemphill returns to Sierra-at-Tahoe as Director of Marketing

Steve Hemphill has returned to Sierra-at-Tahoe, this time as their Director of Marketing.

Hemphill left his position as the resort's Communications Manager to work at K2 Sports as their Digital and Social Manager. While at K2, Hemphill helped grow digital presence and executed a wide variety of global digital campaigns. Hemphill has also worked at Freeskier Magazine where he was an assistant editor. In 2014, Hemphill was recognized by Ski Area Management Magazine as a top individual in the snow sports industry under 30 years of age.

Mountain Resort Television daily segment

Reporter Austyn Harrington covers Heavenly Mountain Resort's Ski with a Ranger Program, speaks with forecasters of Sierra Avalanche Center to learn about the importance of avalanche awareness and safety, and Willy Mac's donation needs for surgery at S.F.A.R.

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act passes committee in Washington

The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Nevada Sen. Dean Heller, passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Wednesday.

The legislation, created alongside senators Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Harry Reid, D-Nevada and Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., provides federal, state, and local partners important tools to reduce wildfire threats, improve water clarity, jumpstart innovative infrastructure projects, and combat invasive species.

Douglas County bomb squad called for suspicious item found in dumpster

On Wednesday afternoon, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a suspicious item found in a dumpster at 1380 Centerville Road in Gardnerville, Nev. The reporting party told them the item appeared to be a stick of dynamite.

When the Douglas County Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team arrived they determined the item to be a an old smoke grenade/gopher bomb.

Rebecca Makkai is next featured author at LTCC’s Writers’ Series

Event Date: 
February 10, 2016 - 7:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series welcomes novelist Rebecca Makkai on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room inside the library building. Makkai will read selections from her work, answer audience questions, and sign copies of her books, which will be available for sale. This event is free and open to the public.

Federal funds aiding wildfire preparedness at Tahoe

The latest round of funding through the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) includes more than $3 million for projects to help reduce wildfire risk in Lake Tahoe communities.

The funding award for Lake Tahoe is part of nearly $40 million going to projects around Nevada to reduce wildfire risk, conserve landscapes, restore wildlife habitat, and improve public recreation. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the funding awards this January.

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