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Lake Tahoe Humane Society disbands, turns operations over to Truckee Tahoe group
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 8:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost two years after their executive director embezzled almost $60,000 from the Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS), the nonprofit tasked with helping local pets, is folding after 51 years of serving the South Lake Tahoe community.
A new board of directors had taken several steps, including the sale of their Emerald Bay Road building and laying off of employees, to get LTHS back on their feet but could never get the nonprofit's community standing back.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 10:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Motivation Monday to hit the slopes before the series of weather systems moves thru starting Tuesday and thru-out the week. Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Respect all Patrol Rope lines & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Chance of Snow in the afternoon. Highs: 32F-42F. (22F-32F on the Slopes). East Winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
TONIGHT: Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 21F-31F. Southeast Winds around 10-15 mph.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 8:00am
The following 137 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of September, October and November of 2018:
September - 52 Licenses
9/04
PEACE LOVE TAHOE
REAGAN SHARED HOME RENTAL
TOM WOHRMAN SPORTS
WINTERS EVE
9/05
RICKS REPAIR
9/6
BOOT CAMP FITNESS ACADEMY, LLC
9/8
J&S ASPHALT
9/10
1032 4TH ST APARTMENTS
737 SAN JOSE APARTMENT BLDG
ARTISTICRAT PAINTING & HOME SERVICE
HELPING HANDS CONSTRUCTION
LAKE TAHOE AUTOMOTIVE
MATTOX CONSTRUCTION
MCCOOL CONSTRUCTION
WYNN NAIL BAR
9/11
CONSCIOUS CUTLERY
Woman dies after South Lake Tahoe assault; Suspect arrested.
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 9:24pm
UPDATE 1/14/19: James Byron Cleveland, 71, has been arrested for the murder of his 65-year-old female roommate in South Lake Tahoe. For all of the updated info, visit http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/14/2019/suspect-identified-south-lake-tahoe-murder.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A woman has died of injuries sustained in an assault in a home on Carson Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Second homicide in Douglas County possibly related to James Road murder
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 6:26pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the 900 block of Dresslerville Road in Gardnerville on the report of a deceased person at approximately 1:20 p.m.
According to County officials, the DCSO initial investigation has resulted in this incident being classified as a homicide and belief this case is related to the murder a few days ago of a Gardnerville woman on nearby James Road.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 4:04pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from January 3 - 10, 2019. They responded to 221 calls during this period. Last week's report for December 20, 2018 - January 2, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/3 - 29 calls
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Felony "Other" in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Victims in Topaz Lake and ATV incidents identified
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 1:41pm
UDPATE 1/13/19 - The second drowning victim has been recovered from Topaz Lake. The recovery efforts resumed today on at 9:00 a.m. by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Marine 7 and search and rescue units, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Specialized Vehicle Unit (SUV) and their HASTY Dive Team, and Wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. Marine 7’s ROV located the body of Jesse Gregory, 50, at a depth of 22 feet.
The surviving fisherman, Scott Wise, has recovered and was released from the hospital.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 11:48am
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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
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Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 10:34am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Sunday Funday ahead… All Resorts are mostly in Full Operation with all lifts & runs open. Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 36F-41F. (26F-31F on the Slopes). East Winds 10-15 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear in the evening, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows 14F-24F. Northeast Winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT:
Douglas County ATV accident kills one, injures another
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 6:33pm
UPDATE 1/13/19 12:30 p.m. - Monica Quiroga of Gardnerville, Nevada has been identified as the person who died in the incident. She was in her early 30s.
Russell Swanson was injured and taken to Renown Medical Center for treatment. His current medical condition is unknown at this time.
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GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - One person is dead and another critically injured in an accident involving an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
The accident took place in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Boat capsizes in Topaz Lake; One dead, one missing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 6:16pm
UPDATE 1/13/19 12:30 p.m. - Douglas County Sheriff's Office has released the names of those involved in the boating accident. One boater, Scott Wise, was able to get to shore while a search began for the other two occupants. Rescue teams located the body of Burt Pederson of Sparks, Nevada, a man in his 40s according to DCSO. Jesse Gregory, also of Sparks, is still missing and presumed to have drowned.
Wise was treated at the Carson Valley Medical Center for treatment. He has since been released.
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Major winter storm possible this week in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 12:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Significant impacts from a potentially major winter storm are forecast for the Sierra and lower valleys next week, beginning late Monday night and going until Thursday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said confidence is building that the storm could bring several feet of snow above 8000 feet, and up to two feet down to 6000 feet.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 10:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Mostly Cloudy Skies and plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder Conditions… All Resorts are open with full operations… You’re your Yellow or Rose Tinted Goggle today… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning then, becoming Partly Cloudy. Highs: 35F-40F. (25F-30F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows 15F-25F. East Winds 10-15 mph.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT:
Fire at South Lake Tahoe home under investigation
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 8:27pm
UPDATE at 9:00 a.m. 1/12/19: One man has been arrested in connection with this fire. To see more: http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/12/2019/one-arrested-south-lake-tahoe-honey-oil-explosion
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UPDATE at 8:45 p.m. 1/11/19: The South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is still on the scene of an earlier fire on Kyburz Avenue. The cause of the fire is under investigation by both the fire and police departments.
New Detective Sgt. Travis Cabral said he did not expect any further updates tonight.
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Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 9:35am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
It’s Finally Friday with Mostly Cloudy Skies and plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed & Tracked Powder Conditions… All Resorts are open with full operations as we move towards the weekend… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 38F-48F. (28F-38F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. Lows 21F-31F. East Winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:30am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Fresh Snow and Blue Skies will make for a great day on the Slopes… Powder, Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed & Tracked Powder Conditions… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy in the Morning, then Clearing. Highs: 39F-44F. (29F-34F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows 21F-31F. Light Winds.
New shoreline applications now available including registration of existing buoys
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 3:15pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) today released a series of updated permit applications for shorezone projects and activities under the recently-adopted Shoreline Plan that is taking effect this year.
Shorezone applications now available online at http://www.trpa.org/permitting/permit-applications/ include:
- Express Check applications for expedited TRPA review of in-kind shorezone structure reconstructions
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:03am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Winter Weather Advisory continues thru 9:00pm this evening… A few inches of Fresh Snow reported at all resorts and should continue to fall thru out the day… Winds are affecting the operation of lifts with Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth to start the day. Call Ahead… Some road controls posted… buckle up and drive safely! Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe residents on Western Nevada College Dean's List
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 6:40pm
Western Nevada College has released the names of their Fall 2018 Dean's List, one of its largest dean’s lists in years. On the list are 373 students, accounting for 31.1 percent of the college’s full-time students.
Also on the list are residents of South Lake Tahoe, Marla Bay, Zephyr Cove and Stateline. To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
Honorees include:
Battle Mountain
Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe - Up to one foot of snow above 7,000 ft level
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 2:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quiet weather will prevail most of today before the next storm impacts the Sierra tonight into Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
There will be mountain snow and very light rain for far western Nevada valleys.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 12:36pm
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Some 2ndHelpings of Powder still out there! Lift operations on Delayed openings and some on HOLD… This will change thru out the day as Winds may affect upper mountain lifts… Winter Weather Advisory posted for tomorrow with 6-12” predicted above 7000 feet… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Cloudy Skies with a chance of showers. Snow level 7500 ft. Highs: 39F-44F. (29F-34F on the Slopes). South Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph, increasing to 75 mph in the afternoon.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:31am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Freshies Galore! The Day the Locals take back their mountains… Winds are impacting operation of upper mountain lifts, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting this morning… Wind Holds reported at some resorts this morning and some resorts opting not to open… Lift operations will change thru out the day as this weather system moves east. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Some roads closed around Lake Tahoe due to snow and wind
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Interstate 80 is closed at this hour due to white out conditions and zero visibility from Colfax to the Nevada state line. SR-89 around Emerald Bay is also closed. No estimated time of reopening was provided.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 12:30pm
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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
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Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 10:11am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Powder to the People! Freshies Galore! Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning is still in effect, continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing with the next weather system coming in by late morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds at some resorts this morning… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Science of cocktails subject of next TERC talk in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 10:02pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2019 - 5:30pm
Stir things up at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center during their third annual science of cocktails event on Friday, February 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy science-themed cocktails with exciting activities and demonstrations for adults...learn something new with each drink!
Headaches on the roadway as storm enters Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you don't have to be on the roads around Lake Tahoe today, don't go.
As the beginning of fairly strong weather system has just hit the Sierra, there are not only chain controls but also a series of collisions and spinouts. The storm shouldn't have surprised anyone as warnings have been in place all week.
As of 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, chain controls are up on all mountain roads around Lake Tahoe on the California side, expected to be going up soon on the Nevada side.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 11:45am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning delayed start at 1:00pm… Continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing this morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw & Alpine… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Carry tire chains and be prepared to changing road conditions… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Winter Storm Warning in place through Monday in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 9:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A winter storm is heading to Lake Tahoe, the first of a series of storms that will impact the region starting Saturday and lasting on and off into at least the middle of next week.
The Winter Storm Warning has been extended and is now in effect from 10:00 a.m. Saturday to 4:00 a.m. Monday.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 10:21am
Get Out today… Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies for your Finally Friday of the Holiday week… Plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Snow… Ski or Ride with a buddy if venture Off Piste… Winds will increase by afternoon, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. A Winter Storm Warning is now posted for Saturday morning thru Sunday morning… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 42F-47F (32F-37F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 12:50am
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from December 20, 2018 - January 2, 2019. They responded to 781 calls during this period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
12/20 - 36 calls
DUI at Lake Pkwy and Lower Loop Rd
Warrant in the 2500 block of Ponderosa
12/21 - 36 calls
DUI in the 1000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2500 block of Conestoga
Battery on a Peace Officer at Fairway Ave and Glenwood Way
12/22 - 57 calls
Sierra snowpack at 80% of average
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 1:15pm
PHILLIPS, Calif. - It was a much different picture of the Sierra snowpack today than what there was a year ago when the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted their first monthly measurement of the snow and water content at Phillips Station, ten miles west of Lake Tahoe.
As of January 3, 2019, DWR measured the snow at 25.5 inches deep, which means the Sierra snowpack is 80 percent of normal with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of nine inches. These figures are 36 percent of the April 1 average, the date used as the maximum snowpack that will be received in the mountains.
Parent Group Offered By Live Violence Free
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 11:29am
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March 25, 2019 (All day) Live Violence Free invites the community to join us for our 12 week parenting class beginning Monday, January 7th. Classes will be held from 1:00-2:15pm every Monday at the Live Violence Free office, located at 2941 Lake Tahoe Bvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. This free course is based on of the book, The Incredible Years, A Trouble-Shooting Guide for Parents, and will equip parents on how to navigate the many stages of youth development.
For more information and to register for the class, please call (530)544-2118
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 10:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day to hit the slopes… Warming up a little more today. Snow Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Some areas of Firm Pack… There are still post New Year’s families & crowds impacting lines… Have Patience. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 42F-47F (32F-37F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
SnowGlobe 2018 - Police arrests and medical calls down; ABC citations up
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 9:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An estimated 20,000 visitors attended the 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe which was held over three days, December 29-31, 2018.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) called this year's event the best they’ve had from a violation and enforcement standpoint. They said there were no significant problems or issues of any kind.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 10:18am
Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Hump Day the Slopes… All the Resort are Open. Warming up today… Snow Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 38F-43F (28F-33F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 13F-23F. Light winds becoming South around 10 mph after midnight.
Special Weather Statement:
Active weather possible this weekend and next week…
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/01/2019 - 10:56am
Good Morning & Happy New Year Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful New Year’s Day to Celebrate on the Slopes… Bundle up today… All the Resort are Open and Geared up, but report upper mountain lifts on WIND HOLD at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw, Alpine, Sugar Bowl & Mammoth… Winds should decrease by afternoon… Call Ahead! Snow Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed snow… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
SnowGlobe teams up with Waste-Free Earth, Sugar Pine Foundation and others for sustainable festival
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/01/2019 - 2:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many see the annual SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe differently - some as a concert, others as noise. What many don't know is the sustainable platform organizers have established over the years.
Each year SnowGlobe and their partners Waste-Free Earth, Chris's Cleaning, Full Circle Compost and South Tahoe Refuse work together on reducing and reusing the waste created at the festival, and with the Sugarpine Foundation to plant trees for future forests.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 10:37am
Good Morning & Happy New Year Eve, Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Cold & Windy New Year’s Eve on the Slopes… Bundle up today… All the Resort are Open and Geared up but report upper mountain lifts on WIND HOLD at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth… Call Ahead! Snow Conditions are holding up… If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Health assessment of South Lake Tahoe shows mental health and substance abuse at top of needs list
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 11:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A study on the health needs of the South Lake Tahoe community has once again put mental health and mental disorders at the top of the list, followed by substance abuse, and access to healthcare services.
Every three years Barton Health conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment to identity the key health issues facing the area. They use a systematic, data-driven process to determine the health status, concerns, and needs of residents in the South Tahoe community.
The 2018 results are a follow-up to similar studies completed in 2012 and 2015.
Day 1 wrap up of South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 8:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe is underway, and after Day 1 city officials reports it was a "smooth start."
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) said they had no significant problems or issues of any kind on Saturday and made just one arrest between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
In comparison, there were 13 arrests on the first day of the festival in 2017.
Even outside the festival things were quiet.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 11:13am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Sunday Funday heading into the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more Lift & Trails open… Great Conditions with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. Winds may affect upper mountain lifts. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 10:54am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Saturday heading into the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more runs open… Cold temps will keep the snow conditions in great shape with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. All Upper Mountain Lifts will Operate Wind & Weather Permitting. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 11:57am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Finally Friday heading in to the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more runs open… Bundle Up… Cold temps & North winds will keep the snow conditions in great shape with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. All Upper Mountain Lifts will Operate Wind & Weather Permitting. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Douglas County Sheriff's Office plans strong presence in Stateline on New Year's Eve
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 7:00am
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Due to the high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during this event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive. In past years, the road has closed anywhere from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
South Lake Tahoe prepares for SnowGlobe - Important road closure and noise information
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 8:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thousands of music fans and dozens of performers are headed to South Lake Tahoe for the 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival from December 29-31. Before they get here, hundreds of workers are spending many hours preparing the scene from the delivery and installation of stages, tents, electrical cables, ski jumps, trailers, vehicles and port-a-potties.
Motorists can expect lane closures on Kingsbury Grade over next month
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 5:56pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Drivers can expect periodic single lane closures on Kingsbury Grade as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) cleans highway storm drains.
Nevada Gaming Control Board: South Shore casino revenue up over 10%
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 10:23am
Gaming revenue for the State of Nevada during the month of November 2018 showed an increase over the previous year, posting a gain of 6.40 percent with a "win" of $967,168,553 for casinos in the state (up $5.8M) according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
On the South Shore, the $17,136,801 in gaming revenue earned by the casinos was up by 10.49 percent from 2017. The Carson City and Carson Valley had a "win" of $8,974,211 in September, up 3.48 percent.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 9:36am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
All the Resort are Open and Geared up… Cold temps will keep the snow conditions in great shape with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies with Isolated Snow Showers. Highs: 25F-30F (20F-25F on the Slopes). North Winds 10-15 mph.
Letter: Group gives residents information on SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 12:59pm
Snowglobe 2018 is here! We are asking local residents to please give the new sound
engineering a chance. The Snowglobe organization has committed to changes this year and they are hoping to reduce the sound to livable levels. The sound restrictions for this event remain the same and the City’s reporting process remains the same as in previous years. The following information is provided to help local residents.
