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LTCC expands College Promise to three years free college for eligble local students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good news for the entire community on both sides of the California-Nevada border. Lake Tahoe College Promise, the free tuition program at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), is expanding from one year to three years starting Fall 2019.
Voters to select new California State Senator to represent District 1 on June 4
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 4:38pm
There is a Special Runoff Election on June 4, 2019 scheduled to fill a vacancy in Senate District 1. All currently registered voters in the County of El Dorado are eligible to participate.
When Ted Gaines won a seat on the California Board of Equalization in November, the Senate District 1 seat he had held since 2011 was up for grabs. In March there was an election to decide his replacement, but since no candidate won more than 50 percent of the vote the top two are now on Tuesday's ballot.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 3 - 8
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 3:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
June 3-7
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 3:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
5/22
5:20 a.m. - Burglary - Highway 50 - R/P REPORTED A BURGLARY
South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss possible change to Charter City
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 7:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the City formed in 1965 it was incorporated as a general law city for the purpose of having more local control over public services such as police, fire, and snow removal.
Now there is discussion about changing to a charter city. During their March 5 meeting, Councilmember Cody Bass asked that this subject come forward at a future meeting and Councilmembers Jason Collin and Devin Middlebrook said they were interested in learning more about what the differences are between the two, and what it would mean to South Lake Tahoe to switch.
70th Anniversary of the Wagon Train through South Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 9:46am
Event Date:
June 2, 2019 (All day)
The Highway 50 Wagon Train will once again traverse the Sierra this week, just as the pioneers of the 1800s once did. People seeking riches headed west after gold was discovered near Placerville in 1849, but their routes were varied as very few had traveled that direction before them.
South Tahoe High athletes celebrate community college sports commitments
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Twelve more South Tahoe High seniors celebrated their commitment to playing their respective sports after next week's graduation. Nine will be playing baseball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball at community colleges across the state while another three are playing hockey at the next level.
A group of family and friends gathered at the campus to cheer on the following students (alphabetical with sport, school and focus of education):
Noah Dahlen - Hockey with the Pueblo Bulls of Western States Hockey League
Join Tahoe Climbing Coalition at Eagle Lake trail clean up
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 6:57pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2019 - 10:00am
To celebrate the beginning of climbing season the Tahoe Climbing Coalition is sponsoring a garbage and micro-trash pick-up on the Eagle Lake trail on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Come with water (reusable bottle), sun protection and gloves, and they'll provide the rest. They will be meeting at the parking lot/trailhead of Eagle Falls.
The clean-up will be followed up with a crag meet-up at the 90-foot wall.
If you choose to park in the parking lot at Eagle Falls bring $5 exact change for parking. There is limited parking along SR89 outside the parking lot.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 6:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 22-28, 2019. Officers have seen a large influx of transient/homeless calls, burglary, theft, and location checks in the city hot spots. Some of the "regular" transients have returned to the basin for the summer, creating some additional illegal camping warnings, trespass arrests and warnings, and public intoxication calls.
5/22
ARRESTS:
41-year-old male arrested for felony domestic violence and on a warrant out of Santa Clara County for failure to appear.
3rd annual Tahoe Brewfest benefits Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 1:52pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2019 - 12:00pm
The third annual Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club Tahoe Brewfest will be held this Saturday, June 1 in the Heavenly Cal Lodge parking lot.
VIP tickets are sold out online (a few will be sold on Saturday) and they allow guests into the event at noon. The doors will open for everyone else at 1:00 p.m. and the event ends at 4:00 p.m.
Douglas County Sheriff starts take-home patrol car program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 10:18pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Patrol deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) can now take their assigned patrol vehicles home with them, something other cities across the county have tried and had overwhelming success with.
DCSO Sheriff Dan Coverly has been looking at ways to maximize the effectiveness of his Patrol Division while also adding benefits to the public and savings to his budget.
LTUSD told to take a "pause" on spending and plan on major budget cuts
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 5:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District received a message last night: Take a pause and don't spend any more money until the two-year budget can be completed. The budget must include major cuts in expenses.
Whittell High School student part of Nevada group at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 4:08pm
There are two from the Northern Nevada area who competed in this week's Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland.
Morgan Salvador, a 12-year-old 7th grader who attends George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove was Speller No. 284, while Morgan Bumgardner, Speller 275, is a 13-year-old Dayton Intermediate School student. He is listed as being from Mound House. Both students were, unfortunately, eliminated as they worked their way into the finals.
South Lake Tahoe Farmers' Market starts June 4
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 2:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The weather is changing, the mornings are warming and the fruits and vegetables are ripening. The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe returns on Tuesday, June 4.
The market will be every Tuesday in the American Legion parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through October 8, 2019.
Each week attendees can meet the farmers, learn about the produce they bring to the market, and how to prepare it. Each week's bounty reflects on what is ready and ripe. There are also arts, crafts, coffee and more.
Monthly gaming report: Double-digit drop in Lake Tahoe gaming revenue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:22pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - While most gambling markets in the state of Nevada saw slight decreases in reported revenues, both the south and north shores of Lake Tahoe saw double-digit decreases in the month of April when compared to 2018.
The South Shore casinos had a 12.54 percent drop in their "gaming win" figures and the North Shore dropped 16.13 percent. The South Shore's $13,064,449 in reported win is $1,873,766 less than the same month in 2018. On the North Shore, their $1,299,849 in gaming win is $249,905 less than last year.
New El Dorado County website launched as new vegetation ordinance begins
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 3:15pm
El Dorado County has created a new website as part of its efforts to keep residents informed, safe and prepared for wildfires. Part of this new informative site is an explanation of defensible space and the County's new vegetation ordinance that takes effect May 30, 2019.
The County will use the next nine months to educate the public as to what the ordinance is and how to comply.
Interpretive sign unveiling at Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:07pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2019 - 10:00am
Six interpretive signs are being installed around Lake Baron at Tahoe Paradise Park and the public is invited to their official unveiling on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m.
The Board of Directors of Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District worked with the staffs of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) and received input from students and teachers at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School to develop the signs.
Public invited to US50 Main Street Management Plan Open House
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 11:04am
Event Date:
May 29, 2019 - 5:30pm
The next phase of the Highway 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project (SSCRP) begins with an open house on its Main Street Management Plan on Wednesday, May 29 at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) office from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in any time.
SSCRP, commonly referred to as the Loop Road Project, will include seven more key components to be completed by the TRPA and Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). The first of those components is the Main Street Management Plan.
14th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge June 1-14
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:02am
It appears Mother Nature will be offering some great biking weather for the hundreds of participants in the 14th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge June 1 - 14. The two-week basin-wide event is a team-based challenge to encourage everyone to ride and experience the benefits and joys of cycling.
The event is co-sponsored by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition/
Road Beat: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE, the right way to go
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 2:29pm
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE, A new direction for the Corolla iM and it’s the right way to go.
Corolla iM evolved originally from the Scion brand, it was a second-generation Scion and when the brand was folded into Toyota it became a Corolla iM. I liked the iM as it had good performance, great styling looking a bit like a lowered and sleeker RAV4 with excellent fuel economy.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 26-June 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 1:47pm
The following is a list of Caltrans projects at Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited through 10 p.m. Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day Weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
"Winter Weather Advisory" for Lake Tahoe - Up to 8 inches of snow at upper elevations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 10:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The calendar says Memorial Day Weekend. A time for outside barbeques and picnics, cycling and enjoying the pending arrival of summer. Normally.
This year it is a time for skiing, finding indoor activities and possibly chaining up the car.
Responsible tourism topic of annual Lake Tahoe forum
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 9:45am
Event Date:
May 30, 2019 - 8:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - What is sustainable tourism and what does it mean for Lake Tahoe?
The future of Tahoe tourism needs to be sustainable. This year’s Annual Tourism Forum will address this global concern on a local level on Thursday, May 30 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Responsible tourism is something all businesses in the Lake Tahoe basin are working towards and this year’s forum will explore that theme. The forum will include a main keynote speaker, two general sessions, and breakout sessions designed to get a closer look at four key topics.
Official last day of school set for South Lake Tahoe students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 2:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each year the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education approves a calendar with three snow days built into the school year. Should there be more than three snow days, decisions have to be made: move the last day of school or apply to the State of California for a waiver on the extra days, thus giving students fewer than the required days in the classroom.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 7:31am
This week at South Tahoe High School, the cold weather continued while students dressed up for “Versus Week,” seniors visited Lake Tahoe Community College day, and athletes brought home gold from the state championships.
On Campus
The spirit week theme was “Versus.” Students dressed up as nerds versus athletes, tourists vs. locals, rappers vs. country musicians, and more. A spirit rally is being held Friday to support the school’s canned food drive.
Annual Lake Tahoe report: 10.5 more feet of clarity in 2018
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 5:19pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - What a difference a year can make! In 2018, the annual test of Lake Tahoe's clarity value made a drastic change and improved to 70.9 feet. This is 10.5 more feet than was seen in 2017.
In the release of their annual report, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village said a return to more normal weather and streamflow conditions was responsible for this change.
Living the Good Life: Carnivores Anonymous Meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 2:28pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2019 - 10:30am You are invited to a special Carnivores Anonymous meeting presenting John Merryfield, a poet, surfer, activist, and co-author of the book, "Vegan 1 Day, Stories of Living the Good Life".This is guaranteed to be an inspiring, thought-provoking meeting.
Please note, this event is not a potluck, but attendees are encouraged to bring a vegan treat to share. Hope to see everyone there. And bring a friend!
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Registration deadline approaching for South Lake Tahoe AYSO
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 12:08pm
The calendar may still say May, but the fall soccer season in South Lake Tahoe isn't that far away! Registration is now open for South Lake Tahoe AYSO Region 282, which is open to all players ages 4-16.
The deadline for registration is June 1 with the price of $95 per player and a final late registration deadline of June 8 which will include a $20 late fee. No registrations will be accepted after June 8.
The season includes 8-12 games for 6U division and up, end of the season tournaments and awards, and a brand new uniform (jersey, shorts, and socks) that all players get to keep.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 9:14am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 16-21, 2019.
5/16
ARRESTS:
33-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, violation of probation, and a local warrant for violation of probation.
36-year-old male arrested for felony domestic violence.
TRAFFIC STOPS (8)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (28):
Abandoned Vehicle: B St/Bonanza St.
Abandoned Vehicle: 1900-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 1000-block Al Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 1300-block Wildwood Ave.
Alarm: 2100-block Eloise Ave.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 10:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 102 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from May 1-12, 2019.
5/1
1900 block Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1800 block Bonanza Tr - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
1000 block Emerald Bay Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
4100 block Lakeshore Blvd - Alarm system sounded, no fire/unintentional
3600 block Larch Ave - Power line down
1000 block Takela Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Zephyr Cove Tennis Club offers youth tennis class and camps
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 9:18pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. – Area youth are invited to participate in the Zephyr Cove Tennis Club's summer programs which include camps and a free tennis skill class.
On June 8, a free event at the courts will be designed as a refresher for those who have swung a racket before and a chance for newcomers to learn the basics. It is open to anyone ages 4-12. The two-hour session from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. will be overseen by the club’s head pro Dave Nostrant. Nostrant has decades of experience teaching all ages and abilities. This is his third summer at the Lake Tahoe club.
LTUSD calls special meeting to discuss proposed energy efficiency projects and their financing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 12:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It currently costs the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) $1,073,855 a year to provide natural gas, electricity, and water to their nine locations, which is a cost of $ 1.77 per square foot.
They have been looking at ways to reduce these costs through their Sustainability Committee, and now a "Renewable Energy & Sustainability Committee Implementation Plan" has been presented to the Board of Education.
Police pursuit of South Lake Tahoe man caught on film in Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 10:49am
1:00 PM UPDATE: More information has been released in the arrest of Christopher Wadstein in Sacramento. Police found almost a pound of methamphetamine in the fire after his truck burst into flames.
Wadstein is a long time South Lake Tahoe resident with arrests dating back to his teenage years. Lt. Shannon Laney said their first file on him was in 2001. His previous convictions range from drugs and vandalism to kidnapping and weapons
charges. He is also believed to be a skinhead white supremacist prison gang member according to SLTPD.
Council approves new officers for South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 11:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The current staffing level of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is 30 authorized, sworn officers, and even with this low number they are rarely at full staffing. During the summer of 2018, the department handled an average of 99 calls per day and had 196 incidents where no officer was available to respond immediately, and about 15 times a day they told callers to 911 the officer would be delayed.
June Events Launch Summer Festival at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 4:57pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2019 - 10:00am Early June events launch the 2019 Summer Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Saturday, June 1, at 10:00 am, Wendell Huffman, Curator of History at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, will speak on the history of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad in Carson Valley, as well as the 150th Anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. This is a free event.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Team Tahoe brings home the GOLD!!!
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 5:45pm
Today I witnessed selflessness in it’s purest form. Here is an athlete cheering on another whose abilities are more physically challenged than his own. He recognizes the effort it takes for his friend to accomplish the task before him. Ryan Willfords, who is in the wheelchair, is a long time friend of Michael Cotter his faithful encourager.
28th annual “America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride” around Lake Tahoe June 2
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2019 (All day)
Over 3,000 bicycle enthusiasts will be riding the 72 miles around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, June 2 as they participate in the 28th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/19/2019 - 7:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
5/8
Pogacar becomes youngestAmgen Tour of California champ; Van Der Breggen and Hall 1-2 again
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 5:54pm
UAE Team Emirates’ 20-year-old Tadej Pogacar (SLO) is the 2019 Amgen Tour of California champion after a fast and furious sprint finish at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl concluded a week of racing.
OVERALL RACE RESULTS:
1. Tadej Pogacar (SLO), UAE Team Emirates (UAE) 32h55’12”
2. Sergio Higuita (COL), EF Education First Pro Cycling (USA) +0:16”
3. Kasper Asgreen (DEN), Deceuninck – Quick-Step (BEL) +0:17”
4. George Bennett (NZL), Team Jumbo-Visma (TJV) +0:29”
5. Richie Porte (AUS), Trek-Segafredo (USA) +0:41”
JERSEY WINNERS AT RACE CONCLUSION:
Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 19 - 25
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 1:48pm
Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday, May 24 through 10 p.m. Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day Weekend. The following are the current CalTrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Traffic collision in South Lake Tahoe; Injuries reported
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 11:42am
Update May 19 9:00 a.m.: The 65-year-old driver who verred off Lake Tahoe Boulevard on Saturday suffered a medical episode according to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. The unidentified South Lake Tahoe man was transported to Barton Hospital with minor injuries from the crash.
Update 1:15 p.m.: One person was transported to the hospital after they left the roadway and ended up hitting two parked cars and a building Saturday morning. The driver was transported with unknown injuries.
Lead changes as Amgen Tour of California heads into final stage
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 7:41pm
A determined ride by UAE Team Emirates’ 20-year-old Tadej Pogacar’s (SLO) today could make him the youngest ever Amgen Tour of California champion when the race concludes in Pasadena tomorrow. First-timers to this race, Pogacar and 21-year-old Sergio Higuita battled to the steep summit finish atop Southern California’s Mt. Baldy, with the EF Education First Pro Cycling Columbian rider slipping into second place for the stage after a wide turn to the finish gave the younger rider clearance to the line.
Van Garderen of the USA remains in the lead at Amgen
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 6:28pm
It was Stage 5 for the men's portion of the Amgen Tour of California as well as day 1 for the women on Thursday as both races are now centered in Southern California.
Podium: Stage 5 presented by LEXUS
1. Ivan Garcia Cortina (ESP), Bahrain – Merida (BRN), 4h56’11”
2. Maximiliano Richeze (ARG), Deceuninck – Quick-Step (BEL), +00”
3. Sergio Andres Higuita Garcia (COL), EF Education First Pro Cycling (USA), +00”
Jersey Winners after Stage 5:
Amgen Race Leader Jersey – Tejay van Garderen (USA), EF Education First Pro Cycling (USA)
Lime scooter launch party in South Lake Tahoe Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:04pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2019 - 1:30pm
Lime scooters are returning to South Lake Tahoe as soon as weather permits, but in preparation of that day they are holding a Lime Launch Day on Friday, May 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lakeview Commons.
At the launch party, Lime staff members will be on hand to meet the community and introduce them to the Lime app. They will also be giving out helmets and promoting safety, as well as letting the public know the routes through South Lake Tahoe where the popular mode of transportation is permitted.
The party is being held, rain or shine (or snow).
Rain and crash during Amgen Stage 3: It's a three-peat for Deceuninck – Quick-Step riders
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:12am
The Amgen Tour of California Stage 4 presented by Lexus ended with the expected sprinter shootout – UAE Emirates’ Jasper Philipsen (BEL) launched the final attack to the finish line, trailed by BORA-hansgrohe’s three-time World Champion Peter Sagan (SVK). With just meters to go, Deceuninck – Quick-Step’s Fabio Jakobsen (NED) rocketed past both to claim the team’s third stage in three days. Cofidis, Solutions Credits Nacer Bouhanni (FRA) followed the trio across the line in fourth place.
Lake Tahoe spring storm to continue into next week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 9:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hope you didn't put away your winter coats yet! A weather pattern more typical of early March rather than mid-May came into the Lake Tahoe basin overnight, leaving behind a dusting of snow at lake level. This unusual and persistent weather pattern will continue to send cold Pacific storms into California and Nevada through next week. Expect periods of rain, mountain snow, and strong gusty winds.
Tahoe Beach Bash to raise funds for Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 12:05pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2019 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A family friendly event has been planned by the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless at their Tahoe Beach Bash on Saturday, July 20 from noon - 4:00 p.m.
This year’s event is being held at The Beach Retreat and Lodge located at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. The Beach Bash includes live music, beachside barbecue, silent auction, games, a bounce house, face painting, beautiful lake views, beer and wine tasting, Homebrew for the Homeless’s home-brewed beer contest, and more.
All proceeds go to Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless.
Amgen Stage 3: France's Cavagna finishes almost 1.5 hours of next rider
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 9:48pm
For the second day in a row, a Deceuninck – Quick-Step cyclist claimed his first WorldTour stage win at the Amgen Tour of California, with 23-year-old French rider Rémi Cavagna spending hours on a solo ride several minutes ahead of the peloton.
About an hour into the race day, a breakaway including the USA Cycling National Team’s reigning U.S. U23 National Champion Alex Hoehn (Lenexa, Kansas) and Cavagna (FRA) built their lead to over 10 minutes and ended up spending 100 miles out front of the peloton.
RNs at Barton Memorial Hospital serve notice of intent to strike
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Nurses Association (CNA) has served Barton Health with another ten-day notice of their RNs' intent to strike on May 24, 2019. This is the second such notice this year. Their original notice was sent on February 15 and was withdrawn on February 22.
Voting centers coming to South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County, public input sought
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 1:35pm
Event Date:
May 21, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heading to the polls will soon have a different meaning to the voters of South Lake Tahoe and the rest of California as the one-day voting period ends and initiation of voting centers begin.
With the passage of SB450, the 2016 Voter's Choice Act, 11-day and 4-day voting centers are planned to begin in 2020 after being started in 2018 with pilot centers in five counties: Madera, Nevada, Napa, Sacramento and San Mateo. El Dorado County will start vote centers in the 2020 election pending approval from the Board of Supervisors.
