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Overcome your fear of public speaking

Do you want to overcome your fear of public speaking? Do you want to grow your professional skills? Then join Tahoe Toastmasters, South Lake Tahoe's local branch of Toastmaster International. We meet every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Monday at 6:30 PM at the South Lake Tahoe Public Utility District Boardroom at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive.

Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive experience for you to develop communication and leadership skills. Join us!

Toastmasters is where leaders are made.

Location

South Tahoe Public Utility District Boardroom
1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Give El Dorado County your opinion via citizen engagement survey

As El Dorado County prepares their three year strategic plan they are seeking input from the community on many different issues.

A survey is the first step, and can be taken here. This is the first step and it will be followed by local town hall meetings and focus groups. Information gathered will be presented to the County Supervisors and goal-setting teams.

There have been no meeting dates announced yet.

Crane topples over at Edgewood Tahoe construction site

Nobody was injured when a crane being operated at the new Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe toppled over on Wednesday afternoon.

The crane, owned by Connolly Crane out of Gardnerville, NV, was getting ready to move when the operator released the brake instead of the house lock according to Kelly Connolly, the owner of Connolly Crane.

Gaming revenues on the South Shore take big hit in August

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released their figures for the month of August, 2015 and they show Stateline casinos bringing in $18,883,321 which is 33.55% down from the same period in 2014.

When reviewing the whole state of Nevada, the big winner was the Boulder Strip in Clark County with income up 29.74%, or $60,246,675. Last month, they were the big loser, this month it was the South Shore.

The state "win" figure was down 1.39% with income of $908,240,074.

The gaming win represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

Rain and cooler temperatures on tap for South Lake Tahoe

After weeks of warm temperatures, the weather is about to change in South Lake Tahoe.

A low pressure system and cold front will provide showers with a slight chance for thunderstorms Thursday according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Showers will concentrate along the cold front which may reach south Lake Tahoe Wednesday evening.

Tahoe Paradise Resort Board meeting and candidates forum

Event Date: 
October 1, 2015 - 5:00pm

There are eight people vying for the four open positions on the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District (TPRID) Board of Directors, and the public will be able to watch them in action during a candidate's forum on Thursday.

TPRID, formed in 1965, governs Lake Baron and the surrounding park in the Tahoe Paradise neighborhood of Meyers.

Airport to "Y" highway project in South Lake Tahoe wins award

A Caltrans water-quality improvement project on U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe was honored last week during the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s 25th annual “Best of the Basin” awards.

South Lake Tahoe to be focus of four day Yelp celebration

Yelpers from across the West will meet in South Lake Tahoe this weekend to enjoy a full schedule of events highlighting what the community has to offer to visitors.

From October 1 to 4, 2015, Yelp has created a large schedule of events to bring people together that use the crowd sourced review service.

Tahoe Arts Project Holiday Festival

Event Date: 
November 14, 2015 (All day)

Tahoe Arts Project is hosting the 4th annual Holiday Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2015 in the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. The event will take place Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This very special event will feature art, craft and food vendors, entertainment, raffle prizes, visit from Santa and fun for the entire family. Admission is FREE!!

8th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards

From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.

Location

MonteBleu
Stateline, NV
United States

Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service

Event Date: 
November 18, 2015 - 1:00pm

Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service
Prepare yourself and your staff for the upcoming winter season!

A Must-Attend Workshop for Anyone Who Communicates with Customers

"86% of people will pay more for better customer service and 70% will return."

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

Discover techniques and phrases that make customers feel valued
Manage difficult situations more effectively
Learn how to turn customers into raving fans

Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50
Stateline, NV. 89449

Chamber members: $20
Non-members: $40

Location

Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50 Stateline, NV
United States

Genoa's Sweet Sippin' Sundays

Event Date: 
October 4, 2015 - 1:00pm

Hello Sweet Sippers!

Are you ready for our final event of 2015 on Sunday 10/4?

This event will feature Rum-based drinks, the entertainment will be "Dougie L." and the non-profit will be the Greater Genoa Business Association.

Please remember to bring your GSSS glass so you can get $2 off of the $12 price, and be prepared to stay until the very end and enter our contests for some very awesome prizes! Remember, October is the big "Give-a-way". We keep drawing those passports until all of the prizes are gone!!

Location

Town of Genoa
Main Street, Genoa, NV
United States

Man arrested for making threats at El Dorado County preschools

10 p.m. update 9/29/15:

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 23-year-old Orangevale, CA man in connection with threats made at several El Dorado County preschools and day care centers over the past few days. Many of the schools closed temporarily in response to the threats to staff and children.

Michael McDermort was booked into El Dorado County Jail for charges related to terrorizing threats. As of Tuesday night he was still in jail on a bail hold of $51,500.

Highland Woods neighborhood to be evacuated during drill

Thursday will start off with a reverse 911 call for 270 South Lake Tahoe residents living in the Highland Woods neighborhood.

The neighborhood evacuation drill will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to test the city's emergency system. All visiting or living in the Highland Woods area that wish to participate will be evacuated to the end of Sierra Blvd at the snow dump area. A public information officer will be there along with the Red Cross and informational booths and displays. Snacks will be provided.

National Coffee Day - What's popular in South Lake Tahoe?

As if anyone needed a reason to drink coffee, September 29, 2015 is National Coffee Day. It even has it's own hashtag #NationalCoffeeDay.

Before Starbucks opened in March of 1971, the only real choices for a cup of coffee were black, or with cream and/or sugar.

International Curling Competition comes to South Lake Tahoe

Curlers from around the globe are headed to town for the inaugural Lake Tahoe Thin-Air International Bonspiel October 2-4, 2015 at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.

Next Tahoe Talks to discuss transit to recreational opportunities

Event Date: 
October 21, 2015 - 12:00pm

The popular "Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch Series" will feature a panel discussion on transit options to trailheads, and how they can be improved upon.

This panel will discuss barriers to improving transit to trailheads and other dispersed recreation areas, new plans in the works, the role of technology in improving transit, and how different groups can work together to improve transit.

Speakers:

Mary Bennington, Executive Director, Tahoe Rim Trail

Carl Hasty, District Manager, Tahoe Transportation District

Is Lake Tahoe public transportation meeting your needs?

There are two upcoming workshops, one in South Lake Tahoe and the other in Tahoe City, to evaluate the mobility needs of residents.

The South Lake Tahoe workshop is being held on September 30 at 1 p.m. inside the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center's conference room located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. . Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) invites people to share comments on unmet transit needs in the South Shore Tahoe Region.

Attendance is encouraged at the public hearing to share thoughts and learn more about transportation within the Tahoe Region.

South Lake Tahoe Girl Scouts holding informational meeting

Learn about Girl Scouts and how your daughter can join, starting their path to leadership and community service. Make new friends, have family fun and enjoy new horizons.

An informational night for South Lake Tahoe families with girls in kindergarten and older will be held on Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Church's Globin Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.

For more information, contact 800-222-5406 or www.gssn.org/jointhefun.

Extreme athlete Erik Roner dies in Squaw Valley skydiving accident

Sky diver Erik Lars Roner, an MTV extreme athlete, was killed Monday when he flew into a tree during a charity golf event at Squaw Valley Monday morning, authorities said.

Roner, 39, of Tahoe City, Calif., was part of a team doing a performance for a charity golf tournament when he hit a tree and became entangled about 9:45 a.m., the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said.

Roner was pronounced dead at the scene; all other skydivers landed safely, officials said.

The accident occurred at an annual golf fundraiser for the Squaw Valley Institute in Olympic Valley.

Homewood man faces charges of furnishing alcohol to minors

A man from Homewood, CA was arrested and cited on September 25, 2015 for allegedly furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors during the South Lake Tahoe Police Department's "Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation."

Mark Finlayson, 38, was approached by a minor under the direct supervision of a peace officer outside a store in the area of Emerald Bay Road and Lake Tahoe Blvd. The minor asked Finlayson to buy them alcohol, stating they were underage and couldn't purchase the alcohol by themselves.

Finlayson faces a minimum $1000 fine and 24 hours of community service.

Ribbon cutting ceremony for newest South Lake Tahoe bike path

Event Date: 
October 14, 2015 - 3:00pm

The newest multi-use trail connecting Lake Tahoe Blvd and Highway 50 will officially open with a dedication ceremony at 3 p.m. on October 14.

District Five County Supervisor Sue Novasel, the communities of South Lake Tahoe and Meyers and the Transportation Division of the County of El Dorado's Community Development Agency invite all interested parties to a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the final connection of the Class 1 bicycle and multi-use path network connecting the communities of Meyers and South Lake Tahoe.

Local officers honored during National Thank a Police Officer Day

In light of the recent ambushes and assignations of police officers across the country, communities in the U.S. celebrated the third "National Thank a Police Officer Day" on September 19.

South Lake Tahoe local Daniella Flatau tried to encourage people to support law enforcement by organizing the local celebration of a day meant to show those sworn to protect the public that people support them, especially in a day and age where violence against the police is increasing daily.

Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 27 - October 3

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.

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.

9/20

4:30 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Aravaipa St - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL

10:40 a.m. - Vacation Rental Violation - Susquehanna Dr - 27-YEAR-OLD MAN CITED AND RELEASED FOR TRASH AND REFUSE ISSUES AT A VACATION RENTAL HOME.

South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge Yard Sale Oct 3

Stop by the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge on Saturday, October 3 for their annual yard sale. Great items and raffle prizes!

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 961 Eloise Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge
961 Eloise Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

8th annual K-9 trials in South Lake Tahoe October 3

Event Date: 
October 3, 2015 (All day)

The South Lake Tahoe Police Canine (K9) Association (SLTPCA) will be hosting the 8th annual K9 Trials at Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach on Saturday, October 3rd.

As a sanctioned Western States Police Canine Association event, it is expected to draw 45-50 canine teams throughout California.

The competition will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 3rd with the Field Search phase which tests the ability of the canine team to locate hidden suspects.

Two more cars stolen in South Lake Tahoe

As reported last week, there were four stolen cars in South Lake Tahoe between September 10 and 15.

A 21-year-old transient Tarra Sheffield was arrested for stealing one of those cars. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department said she had evidence to other stolen cars when arrested.

Anonymous tip leads South Lake Tahoe Police to person of interest in assault case

On Thursday, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) released photos of a person of interest in a sexual assault case they were investigating. By the afternoon, they received an anonymous tip suggesting the identity of the man, and soon after, the unidentified man's lawyer contacted SLTPD to arrange a meeting.

The attorney indicated his client is willing to cooperate with this investigation. So far, there is not enough evidence to warrant an arrest and the case is still under investigation.

A victim had reported being sexually assaulted early in the morning of August

Total Lunar Eclipse of Supermoon on Sunday night

On the night of September 27–28, the full Moon will slide completely through Earth's shadow for the last time until January 2018.

The total eclipse for viewers in the West Coast starts at 7:11 p.m. By 7:47 p.m. it will be in mid-eclipse and it ends at 8:23 p.m. The penumbra is last visible at 9:55 p.m.

Douglas County Sheriff seeks public's help in finding suspect

A suspect's photo has been released by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) i hopes someone can help identity a suspect who used a credit card that didn't belong to him.

The unauthorized use occurred on August 8, 2015 at 3:30 a.m. at the Walmart in Gardnerville, NV off of Grant Avenue. The victim had been notified by her credit card company that same day, saying there was some unusual activity on the credit card. After checking into the charges she realized her card was missing.

Inaugural Great Basin Geek Con to be held in Reno

You've most likely heard of, and maybe even attended, Comic Con, a convention of comic buffs that continues to grow in numbers of attendees. Now there is a new kid on the block, Great Basin Geek Con.

Great Basin Geeks of have announced their inaugural foray into pop culture conventions.

Great Basin Geek Con will be held Oct. 17-18, 2015, at the Reno Town Mall, 4001
S Virginia St, Reno.

“The folks at Reno Town Mall and Buy Nevada First share our goal of making

Tourism professionals from Brazil and England heading to South Lake Tahoe

Two professional travel and tourism groups are headed to South Lake Tahoe September 28-30 as part of Visit California and Travel Nevada's highlight of what both states have to offer to the foreign tourist.

Cram-A-Cruiser event for Bread & Broth 4 Kids a huge success

A local group has expanded to help accommodate the hundreds of food insecure school aged children in South Lake Tahoe. Many in the community are already familiar with Bread & Broth, a group of volunteers that serves hot food to those in need on Mondays and emergency bags of food.

South Tahoe High Vikings win first football game of the season

The South Tahoe High Vikings Football team hosted the Lowery Buckaroos on Friday night in a game that earn the hometown boys their first win of the season.

After close losses to El Dorado (35-32) and Spring Creek (33-27), the Vikings were ready for a win.

Quarterback Tommy Cefalu threw one touchdown pass to Darren Jackson, followed by one on the ground for Jackson and two more rushing touchdowns by Noah Jackson.

The final: 27-0.

Next up for the Vikings: Next week's homecoming game against Wooster at STHS Friday night. Varsity starts at 7 p.m., JV at 4:30 p.m.

Free flights for kids at South Lake Tahoe Airport

Event Date: 
September 26, 2015 (All day)

Create an unforgettable memory for youngsters ages 8 thru 17 years old with a free
Young Eagles airplane ride from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Truckee
Chapter 1073 on Saturday, September 26th at the South Lake Tahoe Airport.

Riva Grill cocktail wins Barton Hospital's "Best Cocktail" contest

More than 250 people packed the Riva Grill Thursday night for Barton Foundation's 6th Annual Signature Cocktail Contest.

The winner of the event, Riva Grill's Erick Martinez, is no stranger to the podium. Attendees voted his Blue Linen “Best Cocktail.” The drink combined Tahoe Blue Vodka with lavender, mint, cucumber, and St. Germain. Martinez, who also received the most tips and was voted “Most Congenial Bartender.” Erick received “Most Congenial Bartender” in 2014 and “Best Cocktail” in 2013.

Reception kicks off three art exhibits at Lake Tahoe Community College

Event Date: 
October 1, 2015 - 5:00pm

Long time local artist Ellen Nunes joins Chinese artist Yu Ji and winners from the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Spring Art Show in a trio of art exhibits on campus this fall. To celebrate the three shows, the community is invited to attend the free artist receptions for all three exhibits which will be held simultaneously on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. This gives people an opportunity to meet the artists, see their works up close, and enjoy light refreshments with fellow art lovers.

School bus, pickup collide on Highway 50 East; 2 injured in motorcycle crash at Spooner

A school bus and pickup collided Friday afternoon on Highway 50 East near Airport Road in Carson City, sending the driver of the pickup to the hospital. The driver of the bus and two children aboard were not injured, said Carson City Fire Chief Bob Schreihans.

"There were no injuries to anyone on the bus and the parents of the kids were there to pick them up," said Schreihans.

Historian and Author Mark McLaughlin at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
October 3, 2015 - 10:00am

Historian and author Mark McLaughlin will present his program “Reign of the Storm King” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m.

Location

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy. 50, Minden, NV 89423
United States

Plan unveiled for old Factory Stores at the Y location

"The Factory Stores at the Y" will soon be transformed into "The Crossing at Tahoe Valley" if the plan is approved by the City of South Lake Tahoe. In January, 2015, The Sutter Capital Group of Sacramento announced they had purchased the property after it fell into bankruptcy.

She made it to the Ellen Show but hasn't met Duran Duran, yet

We started the story of Bridey Heidel as she began a campaign to make it back stage to meet her lifelong idols, Duran Duran, at their September 25 concert in Reno. The dynamic South Tahoe High English teacher, and advisor to the school's ALLY Club, has had a dream to meet Simon Le Bon, the lead singer of the popular pop group who's top charting tunes include Come Undone, Hungry Life a Wolf and A View to a Kill.

2015 Monday Night Co-Ed Softball Champions

After a summer of softball games, the Stardust sponsored softball team became the 2015 Monday Night Co-Ed Softball Champions.

A home run by Leo Rodelo led Stardust to victory in the final game on Monday against Steamers, a game they won 16-15. Stardust ended the season with a 13-2 record.

Pictured in the photo: (Back Row, L-R) Coach Kenny Sutton, Tony Carrizoza, Jason Kershell, Kris Andress, Leo Rodelo, Nick Aguilar. Front Row (L-R) Lindsey Schultz, Krisha, Sherry Hawks, Amanda Guiterrez, Dawn Borkowski. Not pictured is Carla Aguirre.

South Shore projects win TRPA's Best in Basin Awards

Several South Lake Tahoe projects were awarded this week by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) as being the "Best in the Basin" for demonstrating exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities.

The projects that were recognized upgraded highways, built new bike trails, improved water quality, restored environmentally-sensitive areas, remodeled blighted commercial buildings, and created defensible space for better wildfire protection.

The Best in the Basin award winners are:

Kingsbury Grade project wins TRPA "Best in Basin" Award

A Nevada Department of Transportation project to repave and enhance Kingsbury Grade last year has received a Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Best in the Basin Award.

The project substantially completed ahead of schedule in 2014, and was recognized as a water quality and erosion control improvement that helped enhance the Lake Tahoe environment.

Stewards of Stormwater storm drain marking

Event Date: 
October 10, 2015 - 9:00am

Volunteers will sweep storm drains free of debris and pick up trash, install English and Spanish markers onto storm drain grates and learn about the environmental impacts of stormwater runoff. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes for walking and comfortable clothes to kneel in. Volunteers should also bring a reusable water bottle.

Location

Regan Beach parking lot
United States

Effects of winter storms on clarity of Lake Tahoe topic of upcoming workshops

Event Date: 
October 13, 2015 - 6:00pm

Everyone hopes for a winter of big storms at Lake Tahoe. Recent media hype evokes images of a "Godzilla" El Niño. But for Tahoe, big storms come with big impacts to Lake clarity as snowmelt and stormwater runoff transport pollutants and fine sediment into the Lake.

So how do Tahoe communities protect the Lake from big storm events?

Free kid's activities at inaugural Word Wave festival

Event Date: 
October 10, 2015 - 11:00am

An interactive, and free, book festival will be held at Valhalla on October 10, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and some activities are meant for kids.

Tahoe Wordwave will have several opportunities for the younger set to get creative, from bookmaking and printmaking to a novel writing camp. There will also be book arts, poetry, travel writing, fiction and songwriting workshops.

Human remains found at home in suspicious El Dorado County fire

Authorities have found the remains of at least two people inside a Garden Valley home found burned on September 13, 2015. The home belongs to a Benicia, CA family, Adam Buchanan, his 7-year-old son Gavin and Gavin’s mother Molly McAfee, who have been missing since September 11.

Alpine Aspen Festival celebrates fall colors

Event Date: 
October 10, 2015 (All day)

The fall colors in Hope Valley attract thousands of visitors each year, and Alpine County has started an annual celebration to celebrate the Aspen tree's beauty and role in providing clean water to millions of Californians.

The two day Alpine Aspen Festival will be held October 10-11, 2015.

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