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South Lake Tahoe man arrested on charges of arson, domestic violence and assault of police officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 5:38pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend after telling her they were going to die, setting his apartment on fire with gasoline, and burning a police officer.
A 911 call came into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on Wednesday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. from a woman who said her boyfriend was pouring gasoline inside his apartment after physically assaulting her. As the girlfriend was on the phone with police dispatch she told them the apartment was then on fire.
Kudos: Thanks to Lake Tahoe Golf Course for perfect Pop-Up Dinner setting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 9:25pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and El Dorado County thanks Lake Tahoe Golf Course for providing the perfect setting for the Sample the Sierra Pop-Up Dinner.
Over fifty people gathered to enjoy a special four-course dinner at Lake Tahoe Golf Course on Friday, September 4 to begin the Labor Day weekend celebrations. Though the weather did not cooperate, Lake Tahoe Golf Course was more than accommodating with moving the event indoors to provide a warm and wind-free location for Blend Catering’s delicious dishes.
El Nino looking better and better for upcoming winter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 9:16pmGot your fingers crossed for a wet, white winter ahead?
The chances have just improved even more. Updated federal government forecasts Thursday raised the likelihood to near certainty for an El Nino event noted for bringing stormy winters in the past as witnessed in the historically strong El Nino winters of 1982-83 and 1997-98.
Easier and cheaper process looked at in South Lake Tahoe City Codes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 9:00pm
What once took hours of City of South Lake Tahoe staff time as well as weeks for applicants to get answers may soon be a one hour process.
Since it was organized in 2014, the City Attorney has been working with departments to update each section of the City Code. For portions that pertains to zoning, land use, development standards and building standards, City staff looked at ways to streamline the process and remove permit process portions of the code where possible.
Pickleball enthusiasts want courts inside SLT recreation center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 7:37pm
The tools are simple: A racket, a ball and a small net.
The rules are simple: Play singles or doubles on a 20 by 44 ft court. You use an underhand serve. Only serving team gets the points and the first team to 11 wins.
Who can play is simple: Everyone
2015 Lake Tahoe Basin fire season update
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 10:03pm
Early in 2015, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), as well as our partners at the National Weather Service, predicted 2015 to be a significant year for wildland fires throughout the Western States. A combination of a sustained period of drought, coupled with weather that is conducive to nearly perfect burning conditions, have challenged local firefighting resources. Those predictions have rang very true as we continue to hear about new fires occurring almost daily all over the Western States. This year will go down as one of the most hazardous years for wildland fire.
Butte Fire is 40% contained; 71,780 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 9:48pm
6:15 p.m. update 9/15/15:
New evacuation advisories were put up at the scene of the large Butte Fire on Tuesday.
Ultimate online bicycling guide covers Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Carson Valley
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 9:24pm
An online biking guide for cyclists of all abilities in the South Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson Valley and California Alps just been released. Bike Tahoe: Tahoe’s Ultimate Bicycling Guide, features 65 of the most popular bicycle rides in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin, and can be visited at www.BikeTahoe.org. This is a “responsive web site” meaning that it automatically resizes the content format to fit the screen size of the device being used (smart phone, tablet, laptop).
Auditions set for LTCC production of "Death of a Salesman"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 8:34pm
If you fit one or more these categories there may be a role waiting for you: man, woman, young, old.
The Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is looking for people to fill roles for their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's classic American drama Death of a Salesman. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. in LTCC’s Duke Theatre, inside the Fine Arts building on campus. Performances of the play will take place November 13-22, 2015.
Caesars fined $9.5 million over lax money-laundering controls
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 6:24am
U.S. and Nevada regulators have fined Caesars Entertainment Corp.’s bankrupt unit a total of $9.5 million for deficient anti-money-laundering controls at its Caesars Palace VIP rooms, which cater mainly to Chinese high-rollers.
Moose Lodge hosts free fishing derby for kids on South Shore Sunday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 8:59pm
Event Date:
September 13, 2015 - 7:00am
Always a fun event, the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is hosting the 14th annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Tahoe Paradise’s Lake Baron. The Derby is FREE to all children under the age of 16.
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at Lake Baron, near the main entrance. Hot dogs, chips, sodas, and water are provided FREE to all registered children. The event wraps up at 1:00 p.m.
Drought to affect the changing of season in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 8:32pm
Thousands flock to the Sierra Nevada every fall to watch the color changes of the aspen trees along with the annual upstream migration of the Kokanee Salmon in Taylor Creek to lay their eggs and complete their life cycle.
The bright yellows, oranges and reds of the aspen are emblematic of fall in Lake Tahoe, but this year that will not happen in the typical fashion that people have become accustomed to.
In a stroll through many of the aspen groves on the South Shore it looks like fall has already happened with dried leaves leaving the branches and making their way to the forest floor.
Mixed Up Mixer with TRYP and Tahoe Chamber
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 1:55pm
Event Date:
October 14, 2015 (All day) Stay tuned for more information about this exciting collaboration between Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) and Tahoe Chamber! This one is FREE for anyone to attend.
Location
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe - Conference & Event Center
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Project in Incline Village to keep pedestrians safe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 1:44pm
Ten million dollars of Nevada state highway funds will be spent on pedestrian enhancements in the Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe areas over the next year.
The first $300,000 will be spent on a Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project that began Tuesday that is relocating a crosswalk and adding safety signs on Highway 28 in the Incline Village.
Lane reductions at Cave Rock beginning Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 1:19pm
In order to prepare for a 2016 project that will extend the westbound Cave Rock tunnel entrance, drivers using Highway 50 through the tunnel will experience traffic delays starting Wednesday, September 9, 2015.
Both directions of traffic will be alternated through the eastbound Cave Rock tunnel and travel delays of up to 30 minutes between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. can be expected for the next four to five weeks, Monday-Friday.
Entrepreneurs Assembly at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 1:10pm
Are you starting a business? Are you overwhelmed by a new business or bleeding money into your business? Entrepreneurs Assembly (EA), an award-winning mentor program that assists budding and existing entrepreneurs, is here to help!
EA begins its free monthly program on October 1st at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC). Sponsored by LTCC, Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe Mountain Lab and the Future Business Leaders, the ongoing program occurs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Commerical vehicles focus of National Brake Safety Week
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 1:08pm
The critical importance of brake safety in commercial vehicles is the focus of Brake Safety Week, a nationwide campaign September 6-12.
South Lake Tahoe man jailed on sex abuse charges
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 9:50am
A 64-year-old South Lake Tahoe man wanted on multiple sex abuse charges was arrested at a Carson City casino on Monday, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Samuel John Hernandez was arrested at 2:31 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Carson Street after a brief pursuit by deputies. He was considered a fugitive from justice in South Lake Tahoe on El Dorado County, Calif., warrant charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. Hernandez is being held on $500,000.
Strong warming trend coming to South Lake Tahoe/Reno/Carson Valley area
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 7:55pm
After a short cooling trend, look for that to reverse itself this week in South Lake Tahoe as a strong warming trend comes to the Sierra and Reno/Carson City area. Reno should see record breaking temperatures while the South Shore will see them above average.
The records on file:
Date.......Record Temp...Year.....Forecast Temp....Average
Sept 8.........90........1988........83..............74
Sept 9.........88........1988........84..............74
Sept 10........86........1988........84..............74
Sept 11........88........1990........85..............72
Heavy traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 10:17am
The heavy holiday traffic in South Lake Tahoe is showing up on the newly installed CalTrans message boards. As of 11 a.m., it was a 14 minute drive from the intersection of Highway 50 and Pioneer Trail near Stateline to the "Y." It is a 70 minute trip from that same location to Meyers and 160 minutes to Placerville.
Three new message signs were unveiled in South Lake Tahoe just before the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Win $1,000,000 at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe's football contest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 9:45am
Ready to test your football knowledge with others? Think you can pick all the winners? The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe will give someone one million dollars if they can correctly pick 193 winners, or more, this football season.
Each week, participants must swipe their Backstage Pass card at the “Football Pick’em” kiosk to select winners for designated regular season pro football games.
They will award $500 to the person who picks the most games correctly each week, and the person who picks the most games correctly throughout the regular season will take home $2,500 in cash.
Tahoe Chamber thanks sponsors and participants for Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 9:19am
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY: Andis Wine | Auriga Wine Cellars | Bella Grace Vineyards | Boeger Winery | Cold Water Brewery & Grill | Crystal Basin Cellars | Dry Diggings Distillery | FOLK Brewing Company - Kombucha on Tap | Great Basin Brewing Co. | Lava Cap Winery | Loomis Basin Brewing Co. | Madrona Vineyards | Nello Olivo Wines | Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Stateline Brewery | Story Winery | Sugar Lille | Tahoe Blue Vodka | Tahoe Moonshine Distillery | Vino Noceto
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 6 - September 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 7:25am
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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 7:12am
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.
8/30
2:02 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise - Bonanza Ave - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE DISTURBANCE REPORT IN THE AREA OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. AN INFORMATION REPORT WAS GENERATED AND FORWARDED TO DEPUTY ALMOS FOR FURTHER FOLLOW-UP.
Rare B-17 Flying Fortress to arrive Sept. 22 at Carson City Airport for flights, tours
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 9:27pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2015 (All day)
For America's young men 70 years ago, their thoughts weren't on college and careers. They were focused on survival and a battle bigger than any of them individually during World War II.
For some that meant a foxhole in Europe, Africa or some Pacific island, or perhaps aboard a battleship with eyes focused for enemy submarines. For thousands of young men, most barely out of high school themselves, it meant long days airborne in a freezing aluminum tube, hoping that it wasn't their day to be unlucky.
Third ‘Born Bad’ bear from same litter euthanized at Lake Tahoe highlights biology debate
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 9:09pm
Are some bears just born to be bad? Or do they learn from other bears that raid garbage cans, break into cars and homes and eventually have to be killed because they’ve lost their fear of humans?
Scientists have researched this classic debate over “nature” and “nurture” among black bears for decades, from Yosemite National Park in the Sierra to central Florida and the Adirondacks in upstate New York.
South Lake Tahoe business news: New thrift stores and one store relocating
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 8:45pm
South Lake Tahoe has seen a lot of change over the last few years, some small project and some large.
Two businesses are jumping in on the action, one by opening three new doors, the other moving down a few doors into a new building.
Chad Tripp opened Bear Bottom Bargains two weeks ago at 1950 Lake Tahoe Blvd. He started three thrift stores in the center that also houses Tile Outlet. One store focuses on furniture, another household items and the third one, upstairs, has sporting equipment and clothing.
Blood Drive at Tahoe Douglas Fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 7:31pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2015 - 12:00pm
There is another community opportunity to donate blood, this time at Tahoe Dougls Fire Protection District's station at 193 Elks Point Road in Round Hill. Save time and make an appointment ahead of time.
Blood facts:
While you're reading this, a local area patient needs blood.
Blood is needed every two seconds.
About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood.
Blood is always needed for treatment of accident victims, cancer patients, hemophiliacs and surgery patients.
Smoke from Rough Fire continues to head into Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 5:05pm
Winds the are continuing to move smoke from the 85,894 acre Rough Fire burning outside of Fresno, CA into the Lake Tahoe Basin this weekend.
There are 1,967 personnel currently assigned to the fire and containment has now been increased to 31%. It is burning in the mountains between Fresno and Independence, CA.
Fireworks by Grucci producing "Lights on the Lake" Labor Day show
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 11:01am
The company that was hired to produce South Lake Tahoe's world class pyrotechnic exhibition over the lake is a world-renowned company, Fireworks by Grucci.
They have designed and choreographed shows around the world including Dubai, Moscow, Boston Pops 4th of July, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, China, New York, Bahamas and Saudi Arabia. Now they can add Lake Tahoe to that extensive list that has been growing since the family owned company started in 1850 in New York.
Carson City IHOP shooting victims, survivors remembered
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 10:05am
Dozens of runners and walkers, including Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, took to the streets of the capital city early Sunday for a remembrance run to recognize the victims of the Sept. 6, 2011 shooting at the IHOP in Carson City.
Four years ago Sunday, Nevada Guardsmen Lt. Col. Heath Kelly, 35, Master Sgt. Christian Riege, 38, Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney, 31, and civilian Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67, of South Lake Tahoe, were killed in the shooting rampage, in which the mentally ill gunman took his own life. Two other soldiers and seven patrons suffered injuries.
Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off coming up; booth space available
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 8:13pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2015 (All day)
The annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off is just a week away. The event which features local businesses on display as well as a chili competition is at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center on September 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is also a cake walk for the kids.
The Lake Tahoe Humane Society, the El Dorado County Jail Inmate Culinary Arts crew and Cardinale Way Toyota are just three of the participants in the chili cook-off. Attendees can sample each chili (for a small entry fee) and vote for their favorite along with the judges.
22nd Annual Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament at Edgewood
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 7:13pm
Edgewood Tahoe is the home of the 22nd annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament on Monday, October 12. The event raises over $40,000 each year to support the work of the club, which assists more than 600 local kids throughout the year.
This popular day of golf, food and fun normally sells out so early registration is recommended.
Route for City's 50th Parade changed so it leads to "Party in the Park"
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 6:35pm
The route of the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th Anniversary Parade on Saturday, September 19 has changed direction so it will lead to Bijou Park for the grand opening of the Bijou Bike Park.
So far there are 85 entries in the parade along with over 300 walkers joining in the festivities. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the 'Y' and will proceed East on Highway 50, turn right onto Al Tahoe Blvd. and end at Bijou Community Park where the city will officially open and dedicate the Bijou Bike Park with a “Party at the Park.”
Sierra Club Fall Fundraiser at Aspen Hollow Nursery
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 11:56am
Event Date:
September 20, 2015 - 4:00pm Enjoy the Tahoe Area Sierra Club's fundraiser, "Dinner in the Autumn Garden," on Sunday, September 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aspen Hollow Nursery.
Join them as the spend an evening in the garden enjoying food, wine, friends and fall planting ideas.
All proceeds will benefit the conservation work of the local group. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. Aspen Hollow Nursery is located at 541 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.
Location
Aspen Hollow Nursery
541 Emerald Bay Road
Sout Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
SLT Police Chief: Thieves be warned, GPS tracking coming soon
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 8:57am
Community Outreach: During the month of August, we concluded our “Coffee with a Cop” program. Members of the public expressed support for the program but several asked for us to do the same thing at the Starbucks located at the “Y” to help give locals who frequent this location a chance to participate. This said, our plan is to do another session for a month during the winter at the “Y.” When we have specific dates and times, we will forward this information.
South Tahoe High reunion to coincide with City's 50th Parade
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 7:55am
Event Date:
September 19, 2015 (All day)
South Tahoe High School alumni are having an "All Class Reunion" that will be held over the weekend of September 18-20, 2015 to coincide with the City's 50th Anniversary parade.
The reunion home base is the Knight's Inn (formerly Super 8 and the Sands Motel).
The weekend of celebration starts off with a meet-n-greet on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. with no-host cocktails and dinner following. During the day on Saturday the classes will participate in the City of South Lake Tahoe's parade which runs along Highway 50 from Al Tahoe Blvd to the Y, starting at 10 a.m.
Dr. Clint Purvance named new Barton Health President and CEO
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 9:40pm
Dr. Clint Purvance will be taking over the helm at Barton Health on November 1, replacing the retiring John Williams who will retire in early 2016 after nine years with Barton Health.
Dr. Purvance has served as Chief Medical Officer for Barton Health for the past eight years. He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and has practiced medicine at Barton Memorial Hospital since 1999.
Campfire permit required for Rubicon Trail campers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 9:30pm
Due to unprecendented dry conditions, visitors on the Rubicon Trail are urged to be especially careful with campfires. Outside of hosted campgrounds, you must have a California Campfire Permit to have a campfire, charcoal barbeque, use a gas stove or gas lantern.
Remember that regulations governing campfires can change with weather conditions so always check with the U.S. Forest Service for current campfire restrictions.
Squirrel tests positive for plague in South Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 3:20pm
A California ground squirrel found dead at Kiva Beach picnic area on August 17 has tested positive for plague.
El Dorado County health officials were notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that the squirrel tested positive for plague on September 2.
The squirrel had been sent for testing to the state laboratory.
Warning signs have been posted in the affected area and individuals are advised to report any dead or sick rodents. Health officials are not aware of human contact with the squirrel.
New Kingsbury Stinger Trail to offer improved user experience
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 3:02pm
High above the Lake Tahoe Basin rim, a six-member U.S. Forest Service trail crew has been busy reconstructing the Kingsbury Stinger Trail, located on lower Kingsbury Grade. The upgraded trail will remain open to Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) 50-inches wide (or less) including all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles and non-motorized recreation use such as mountain bikes, hikers and equestrians. When completed, the new trail will offer a thrill-seeking OHV experience, while reducing erosion and impacts to forest resources.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Blood Drive
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 2:49pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is hosting a community blood drive in honor of the 9-11 fallen heroes. It will be held at fire station #3 at the "Y" located at 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd on Thursday, September 10 from 9 a.m.. to 1 p.m.
Donations can be made by appointment or drop ins. Appointments can be made by logging onto BloodHero.com and entering the code:SLTF. Or, by contacting firefighter Kim George at 530-307-9596 (either call or text).
FBI affidavit alleges man found hiding out in South Lake Tahoe confessed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 2:34pm
A Sacramento County man accused of kidnapping a Vallejo woman in March allegedly confessed to the crime in a recorded jailhouse interview and said he did it alone, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court.
Matthew Muller, 38, of Orangevale, is charged with kidnapping physical therapist Denise Hoskins at the Vallejo home she shared with her boyfriend on March 23 and keeping her captive for two days before dropping her off near her mother's house in Huntington Beach.
Un-summerlike temperatures in store for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 8:14am
Did someone say "snow?" No, but there will be temperatures at freezing overnight over the Labor Day Weekend.
There will be impacts for gardeners, campers, outdoor pets, and burners on Saturday and Sunday with the coldest Sierra valleys seeing upper-20s as a low, with western Nevada valleys in the mid-30s.
Full plate of South Lake Tahoe Labor Day weekend activities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 7:29am
A busy Labor Day weekend starts Friday, with a plethora of activities for locals and visitors alike. There are fireworks, music, car shows, runs, boat races, a farm-fork festival and much more to enjoy.
Heavenly Village Days on Labor Day Car Show goes through the weekend with a sidewalk sale, trophies, and a poker run. It costs $40 to show your cars, trucks and motorcycles. Brought to you by Good Samaritans Safe Ride. September 4 - 7, 2015.
Tahoe Talks lunch series schedule for September -June
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 10:14pm
Event Date:
September 16, 2015 - 12:00pm
The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) and its partners continue their lunchtime forum for learning and sharing ideas that strengthen our Tahoe communities. Topics will focus on transportation, environmental, and economic ideas that are pertinent to issues we face today at Lake Tahoe.
Wednesday, September 16th - Me and My Bike – Fun and Safe Ways for Kids to Get on their Bikes in South Lake Tahoe
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
***Location: Pavilion at Bijou Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA (off of Al Tahoe Blvd)
Basecamp Pizza in South Lake Tahoe ranks #4 in National Yelp survey
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 9:36pm
No matter how you slice it, Yelp reviewers dished up mountains of praise on South Lake Tahoe’s Base Camp Pizza Co., ranking the eatery fourth out of 50 “Daytime Hot Spots” nationwide in a user-generated survey of places to drink and dine.
Lake Tahoe concert and event schedule for September
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 9:15pm
Events include Sample the Sierra, The Sternwheeler Races, The +Ironman Triathlon in Lake Tahoe, The Reebook Spartan World championships, +TrailsAndVistas concert and hiking experience, and Oktoberfest 2015.
Notable Concerts
Skid Row and Sammy Hagar #LaborDay weekend in #LakeTahoe, plus Eric Burdon and the Animals, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Andre Nikatina and Rappin 4Tay with The iinTerCepTerz and DeeDay the Scorpion, plus two big festivals in the area:
Heavenly Resort unveils new rock climbing wall
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 9:40am
The climbing wall at the top of the Heavenly Gondola is ready just in time for Labor Day Weekend activities.
The permanent climbing wall was unveiled to the public today and adds to the resort’s expanding offerings of summer activities, like ropes courses, zip lines and tubing.
SMG President to present on travel marketing measurement at the 16th Annual eTourism Summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 8:05am
South Lake Tahoe, CA - One of the biggest challenges for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) is the issue of measurement.
The biggest challenge is how to go beyond individual program measurements, like the number of opens per email newsletter, to assess a DMO’s overall effectiveness through the number of room nights generated, the amount of revenue generated, and the return on the invested capital.
