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Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 3:28pm
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September 8, 2018 (All day) Imagine enjoying extraordinary entertainment while sitting under the stars on the white sand beach of Sand Harbor with the indescribable beauty of Lake Tahoe in the background. Your dreams become reality at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival with their expanded 2018 season, featuring Macbeth– Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, and Beehive- The 60s Musical – Off Broadway’s groovy retro-hit revue. Enjoy al fresco dining at one of the most scenic venues in the world. Buy tickets to both shows and save! Discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more.
Location
Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
2005 Highway 28
Incline Village, NV 89451
United States
42° 18' 53.172" N, 71° 5' 49.9704" W
See map: Google Maps
"Angel of Tahoe" Lisa Maloff continues to spread joy in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 3:00pmPhilanthropist Lisa Maloff, better known as the “Angel of Tahoe,” is once again making a contribution that will enrich opportunities for students in South Lake Tahoe. Maloff donated $25,000 to South Tahoe High School’s Performing Arts Booster Association, PABA, for the purchase of new musical instruments for Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
Maloff’s generous donation will be distributed evenly between South Tahoe High School, South Tahoe Middle School, and the four elementary school music programs.
Lions Fire burning west of Mammoth Mountain
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 9:32pmThe Lions Fire actively burning just west of Mammoth Mountain has burned 1,000 acres and is affecting air quality and visibility tonight as smoke settles into valleys.
Started by a lightning strike around noon on June 1 in the Sierra National Forest, the fire is burning near the Lion Point area in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. It crossed onto the Inyo National Forest on June 22 and is now being co-managed by both the Sierra and the Inyo National Forests.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 3:53pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702914-edso_logo.jpeg?1529887268)
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 Shore. 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:
6/13
10:27 a.m. - Search and Rescue - Echo Summit - RESCUE FOR INJURED 56-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HORSEBACK RIDER AND HORSE.
Liberty Utilities warns of resurgence of scam phone calls
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 9:32pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702912-scam_alert_2.png?1529815369)
Customers of Liberty Utilities on both the north and south shores of Lake Tahoe have been targeted again by scammers demanding cash payments to avoid shut off of their power over the weekend.
Liberty Utilities' customer service reps are getting calls from customers to advise them of the demands.
The scammers appear to be legit at first, reciting the customer's account numbers to them.
At this time Liberty Utilities does not know how they obtained the account information. They have contacted the appropriate law enforcement agencies to let them know about the situation.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 9:19pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702911-city_logo.jpg?1529815261)
The following 44 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of May, 2018.
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BELLICK CONSTRUCTION INC
DMITRIS ART & DESIGN
ENSYNC SPIN STUDIO
HERITAGE ANCIENT NUTRITION BAR
BODYWORKS MASSAGE THERAPY
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CEDAR INN AND SUITES
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METRO SIGN LAKE TAHOE
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CHICKEN IN A BARREL
MCPARLAND SHARED VACATION RENTAL
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MOUNTAIN BREWS
SKATEHOUSE
TAHOE BEAR BOX CO
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ELIZABETH WEDDING DESIGNS
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MADOLE CONSTRUCTION
PORTER ROOFING
THORPE DESIGN
WELLBEING CONSTRUCTION INC
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TALLAC CATERING COMPANY
YANLING XU MASSAGE THERAPY
Second bird in El Dorado County tests positive for West Nile Virus
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 8:13pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702909-el_dorado_county.jpg?1529810382)
Another bird found in El Dorado County has tested positive for West Nile virus, the second so far for the County in 2018. The first one was in South Lake Tahoe and this one is on the west slope.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 24-30
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 2:20pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702907-cone_zone.jpg?1529813658)
The following are a list of Caltrans roadwork long and short term projects at Lake Tahoe for the week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
$126,000 in scholarships being awarded to 81 LTCC students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 4:44pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College is excited to present its annual scholarship awards to 81 deserving students at a special luncheon taking place on Friday, June 29 – the same day as the college’s graduation ceremony. The 2017/2018 academic year was a record-breaking year of scholarship fundraising for the LTCC Foundation, with generous donors supporting the granting of 120 awards amounting to more than $126,000.
17th annual Art, Wine and Music Festival at Squaw Valley
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 9:31pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 15 2018 .
July 14, 2018 - 11:00am
July 15, 2018 - 11:00am
The annual Art, Wine and Music Festival will return to The Village at Squaw Valley on July 14 and 15, celebrating its 17th anniversary. In celebration of the event, visitors can taste some of California’s finest wines at wine tastings while enjoying performances from national and international artists on three different stages. The event, which also features local and regional artisans, takes place on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Column: Drought, extreme winter reduce Tahoe’s clarity, but restoration remains on track
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 9:03pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702899-joanne_marchetta.jpg?1529640451)
Lake Tahoe is one of the clearest lakes in the world, known around the globe for its spectacular scenery. The lake’s water clarity is one of the many attributes that make the Tahoe Basin such an amazing natural resource and a mecca for outdoor recreation.
Education key to user safety on e-scooters in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 8:13pmYou can't miss them. A person buzzing down the road or bike path on a lime green electric scooter, courtesy of the newest and hottest trend, scooter sharing. In South Lake Tahoe, Lime Bike introduced the scooters a few weeks ago, and since then the popularity has increased daily.
One thing every user has is a huge smile on their face. One thing most riders don't have is a helmet and knowledge of electric scooter laws.
According to the LimeBike website, their scooters, Lime-S, are custom designed by
Free meals for South Lake Tahoe children
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 2:23pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has once again been designated as an open site, providing breakfast and lunch at no charge to all youth 18 and younger beginning June 20, 2018 through August 24, 2018.
The program is funded through the Summer Food Service Program, a USDA/CDE funded program. The purpose of the Summer Food Service Program is to ensure that children continue to receive a healthy meal when school is out for the summer.
Pony Express rides again!
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 10:35pmImagine you live in the year 1860 with vast wilderness and wide-open plains between Missouri and California. You're one of the chosen riders on top of a horse with a mochila strapped on your saddle, navigating along the trail where unknown dangers lay ahead.
You're not on leisure trip, you're one of a team of young men traveling 1,966 miles in ten days on horseback, delivering mail to and from the West.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule through June 23
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 12:26pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702882-cone_zone.jpg?1529438251)
The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and improve the roadway on both sides of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway:
South Lake Tahoe vacation rental fines to change
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 12:08pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702881-city_logo.jpg?1529435613)
Concern over national attention on "South Lake Tahoe being the home of the $2,000 parking ticket" may soon be a thing of the past after action initiated by City Council Tuesday.
Fines will be restructured and modified, lessening fines per occurrence of many of the violations of the vacation home rental (VHRs) ordinance. Some of the fines will be against the home owner only, while others to the renter only.
Children's summer food program starts Wednesday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 10:16pmThe 2018 Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program will once again serve the children in the community with food beginning June 20, thanks to generous donations from the community and Vail Resorts. Food will be available at three South Lake Tahoe locations every Wednesday through August 22.
LTCC welcomes new faculty member in Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 11:44am![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702872-clinton_culp_2.jpg?1529348437)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an extensive nationwide search for the perfect candidate to fill Lake Tahoe Community College’s (LTCC) first-ever, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership, LTCC is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Clinton Culp, an avid outdoorsman.
Letter: Mike Owen concedes to Joe Harn in disappointing loss
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 8:31am![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702871-south-tahoe-now-letter-editor.jpg?1529336723)
Mike Owen, candidate for El Dorado County Auditor-Controller, conceded the race to incumbent Joe Harn as the latest vote counts were released as of Friday June 15.
“I have to admit I am kind of surprised by the results” Owen said. “I had a great deal of community, grass-roots support and enthusiasm from both volunteers and donors along with some great endorsements.” he added.
Smith Valley fire at 1,500 acres, power out to Walker/Coleville area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/17/2018 - 8:01pm10:42 p.m. update: Power restored to all customers at 10:19 pm.
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Multiple agencies have responded to a fire burning in Smith Valley, Nevada that has grown to 1,500 acres as of Sunday evening. It is burning in the area of Highway 208 and the Wellington Cut-Off.
There are approximately 300 firefighters, 25 engines, three helicopters, eight fixed wing and four hand crews on scene fighting fire.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/17/2018 - 6:29pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702869-edso_logo.jpeg?1529286353)
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 Shore. 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:
June 6
8:56 a.m. - Burglary - Standford Hill Rd - R/P REPORTED A BURGLARY.
Woman arrested after South Lake Tahoe collision
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 1:49pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department was kept busy with a couple of different alcohol-related incidents Thursday evening.
The first one occurred when a 22-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman crashed her Chevy Suburban into a Volkswagon Jetta driven by a local man. The woman, who had two children in her vehicle, a 3-year-old and 1 1/2-year-old, was headed northbound on Ski Run Boulevard when she attempted to make a turn onto Tamarack Avenue. She hit the Jetta which was heading eastbound and slowing to stop at the intersection.
Letter: Mechanics Bank donates to Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 10:32pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702859-tahoe_coalition.png?1529127745)
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) is grateful to Mechanics Bank for a corporate donation of $2500. Founded in 1905, Mechanics Bank provides personal banking, business banking, trust and estate services, brokerage and wealth management services throughout California. Merchants Bank invests in the same communities in which they live and work.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services inaugural 5k Fun Run a success
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 10:13pmTahoe Youth & Family Services held their inaugural Carson Valley Days 5k Walk, Jog Run on Saturday, June 9, and it was a great success with almost 100 participants. All funds raised will go to help the agency' mentoring and support programs.
It was a very windy start to the race, which was held on the Carson Valley Days parade route prior to its start. It wasn't just the weather trying hamper the race, a heavy response from law enforcement and fire fighting personnel
heading to an emergency south of the parade route caused delays for the race.
DAR Offers Free Genealogy Workshop
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 8:24am
Event Date:
June 23, 2018 - 1:00pm Searching for your family history? Come and learn how to get started.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is offering a genealogy workshop at no charge to the public.
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2018
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Place: South Lake Tahoe Public Library Meeting Room
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Topics covered:
How to begin your research.
Useful genealogical research websites.
Use of the DAR website for genealogical research.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Public Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
City Council to examine contract with EDC Animal Control Services
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 6:18pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702849-city_logo.jpg?1529025890)
El Dorado County has supplied animal control services to the City of South Lake Tahoe since 1998.
In the past twenty years, the City has entered into seven different agreements with the County for rabies quarantine investigations, humane investigations, vicious animal complaints, shelter services, impoundment of strays, removal of dead animals from City roadways, enforcement of all State, County and City codes dealing with animals, and maintenance of a County Animal Shelter, all six-days-a-week, with options of emergency services.
Dan Coverly to be new Douglas County Sheriff; Two new commissioners elected
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 10:57pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702845-vote_2018.png?1528956032)
Just under 40 percent of the registered voters in Douglas County cast their ballots in the primary election Tuesday. With 100 percent of the precincts counted in Douglas County, the following results are in:
Sheriff
Coverley, Dan 6,954 53.79%
Duffy, Joe 3,173 24.54%
Brady, David J. 1,971 15.25%
Paris, Dean 830 6.42%
County Commissioner District 2
Engels, John 4,445 52.57%
Thaler, Steven (incumbent) 4,011 47.43%
County Commissioner District 4
Rice, Wesley A. 4,420 52.69%
Murphy, Janet 3,968 47.31%
Douglas County Assessor
Tholen, Trent 4,222 51.31%
Steph Curry returns to Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 9:13pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702843-steph_curry.jpg?1528954590)
Steph Curry, fresh off the Golden State Warrior's third championship in four years, is heading to Lake Tahoe to vie for a different title, one at the American Century Championship July 10-15. He had a final round 68 last year that included 28 of his total 60 Stableford points to finish fourth.
Famous clarity of Lake Tahoe sharply drops
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 6:26pmThe epic clarity of Lake Tahoe was measured at an average of 59.7 feet in 2017, a 9.5 foot drop from the previous year and 10.3 feet lower than the five-year average according to the annual report compiled by the Tahoe Environmental Research Center at the University of California, Davis.
This measurement surpasses the previous lowest level of 64.1 feet which was recorded in 1997, but far below the record high of over 100 feet in the mid-1960s.
Nolen Buchanan found guilty on three counts of 1st degree murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 4:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County jury of five women and seven men deliberated about two hours Wednesday, coming back with a quick verdict in the case of Nolen Keith Buchanan, the Benicia, California teen that had been accused of killing his family and setting their cabin on fire to cover his tracks.
Fire prompts voluntary evacuations in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 9:12pmUPDATE 11:09PM: A voluntary evacuation order was placed Tuesday night for the Carson Colony area off of Curry Street in South Carson City. The Voltaire Canyon area is also voluntary evacuation. Plans are in the works to open a shelter for those displaced.
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UPDATE 10:54PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Tuesday night's fire at Voltaire Canyon was started by campers who were burning excrement and toilet paper.
There were two campers detained and were cooperative, said Furlong. There were up to eight individuals who were camping in the area who were taken off the hill.
Nolen Buchanan murder trial in South Lake Tahoe nearing end
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 11:08pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702827-edc_da.jpg?1528786421)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2015, Garden Valley Fire Department personnel responded to a wildland fire in the community of Greenwood in western El Dorado County, on Highway 193 between Cool and Georgetown. Upon arrival they found a residence still smoldering, but burned to the ground.
In the ashes were found the charred remains of Adam Buchanan, 38, his fiancée Molly McAffe, 37, and their 8-year-old son Gavin Buchanan. All three were shot before the cabin was burned down.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/10/2018 - 8:16pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702817-edso_logo.jpeg?1528687758)
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 Shore. 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 area roadwork June 10 - 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 5:45pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702811-cone_zone.jpg?1528592782)
The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Trevor Hoffman joins elite field in Hall of Fame and at American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 9:17amLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Trevor Hoffman, the long time relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres and newly elected Hall of Famer, stopped by the South Shore Tuesday to promote the 29th American Century Championship (ACC) at Edgewood Tahoe July 10-15.
"The course is amazing," said Hoffman. "I can't believe its [the tournament] only a month away!"
Hoffman, who has more strike-outs than any other reliever in history (1,133) and a lifetime ERA of 2.87, attended a luncheon at Edgewood Tahoe with members of the media to discuss the upcoming celebrity packed tournament, baseball and golf.
Lake Tahoe Humane Society to sell building, but keeps organization going in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 12:53pmThe new board of directors for the Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS) has decided to put their building on Emerald Bay Road up for sale.
Douglas County to hold public meetings on proposed VHR ordinance changes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 10:40pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702791-douglas-county-nevada.png?1528350754)
Event Date:
June 18, 2018 - 5:00pm
There will be a series of five public meetings in Douglas County to discuss proposed code amendment changes to their Vacation Home Rental Ordinance. In the old code, vacation home rentals (VHRs) were only allowed in the Tahoe Township (lake portion of the county), but the proposed changes will include VHRs in all areas.
Other proposed changes in the ordinance include:
All VHRs must have a contact person in Douglas County and the property manager must be licensed by the State of Nevada Division of Real Estate.
Unpermitted homes will be fined $500 per day up to $10,000.
Small series of earthquakes north of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 1:34pmThere have been several earthquakes north of Lake Tahoe today, starting with one that measured 3.1 at 12:32 a.m. Wednesday.
According to the Nevada State Seismology Lab at the University of Nevada Reno, there have been 12 more tremblers as of 1:20 p.m. All are between five miles north of Mt. Rose and Interstate 80.
The Sierra Nevada and Western Nevada experience several earthquakes annually, and in recent years those numbers have been over 22,000 each year, with most of them under 1.0. So far in 2018 there have been over 6,000 measurable events.
Novasel and Curtzwiler lead race for County Supervisor after 100% of precincts counted
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 8:44pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702780-voting-box.gif?1528256740)
100 percent of the precincts have been counted and there are just some mail-ins waiting for be tabulated and counts can be changed until count is final.
County Supervisor Area 5
Sue Novasel - 1604 Votes or 36.90%
Kenny Curtzwiler - 1419 Votes or 32.64%
Jeffrey Spencer - 718 Votes or 16.52%
Norma Santiago - 597 Votes or 13.73%
County Supervisor Area 4
Michael Ranalli - 3599 votes or 50.03%
Lori Parlin - 2698 votes or 37.50%
Bogdan Ambrozewicz - 888 votes or 12.34%
County District Attorney
Vail adds new ski resorts and takes over management of Lakeland Village
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 6:38pmVail Resorts has made two announcements this week, one to report their expansion on the slopes, and another that expands their lodging property offerings in South Lake Tahoe.
Vail Resorts has acquired four new mountain resorts: Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire, Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado, and Stevens Pass in Washington State.
SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston recognized for filling in as acting city manager
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 5:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For four months, Fire Chief Jeff Meston worked as the City's acting city manager, and today he was recognized for his extra service.
During Tuesday's City Council meeting, Meston was awarded with a certificate of appreciation from the Council for taking on the duties from February 7, 2018 to June 5, 2018.
“Chief Meston is not only recognized statewide but also nationally for his numerous accomplishments in the fire world. He took on the duty of Acting City Manager 100% and with grace, with intellect, with wisdom and with experience,” said Mayor Wendy David.
City Council to look at marijuana sales ordinance during Tuesday's meeting
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 11:07pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702776-city_logo.jpg?1528246767)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At their May 1 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council gave direction to the City Attorney's office to draft ordinances to regulate sales, cultivation and distribution of medical and adult-use cannabis.
Consensus at that meeting was to allow for two micro-businesses, two retail businesses, two cultivation businesses up to 5,000 square feet and unlimited testing labs.
At that same meeting, the Council assigned councilmembers Austin Sass and Brooke Laine to an ordinance sub-comittee and they have worked on the ordinance will be voted on Tuesday.
1,600 runners expected for 4th annual Rock Tahoe Half Marathon in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 10:06pmEpic Tahoe Adventure's fourth annual Rock Tahoe Half Marathon returns to Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Over 1,600 participants will enjoy the beautiful lake while running from the top of Spooner Summit to the Hard Rock Hotel at Stateline.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 4 - 9
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 1:31pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702771-cone_zone.jpg?1528145744)
The following is the Caltrans schedule for Lake Tahoe basin roads this week.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and also make roadway improvements to State Route 49 on either side of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 7:43pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/702767-edso_logo.jpeg?1528080336)
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 Shore. 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:
5/23
8:00 a.m. - Assist Other Agency - Johnson Blvd - SLT PD DETECTIVES REQUESTED ASSISTANCE WITH ARREST OF 29-YEAR-OLD MALE.
"The Angel of Tahoe" assists Tahoe Douglas Rotary's efforts with $100K
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Lisa Maloff, the South Shore philanthropist responsible for millions of dollars being distributed throughout the community, has donated $100,000 to Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club.
The funds will go to the club's efforts to strengthen the South Shore of Lake Tahoe Community and improve humanity world-wide.
"We're honored that Ms. Maloff trusts our Club with her generous donation," said Club President Ashley Colvin. "We're already making plans to put the donation to good use through the ongoing service and support that we provide to our local community throughout the year."
Douglas County man accused of armed robbery committed with teenage lookout
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 8:48pmA Douglas County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly holding up the Carson County Market Friday night.
On June 1 at around 11:00 p.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to the store which is located on Mica Drive. The store clerk reported a male adult wearing a mask brandished a handgun and then fled on foot after an unknown amount of cash was handed over to the suspect.
Bijou Community School celebrates "Mr. Lopez Day"
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 10:03pmFor the past eight years, students, teachers, parents and staff have celebrated Pedro Lopez, a man who is the heart and soul of Bijou Community School.
"He has worked here for decades, he has volunteered here for decades, and the time he puts into our school and our community enhances and enriched the lives of all those who are around him," PTA President Kathy Haven said in her speech during the festivities June 1 at the school. "He is an amazing person, and every year we honor someone who shows his attributes in their own actions."
Summer Reading Challenge for all ages at SLT library
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 1:41pmAll ages are invited to join the Summer Reading Challenge at the South Lake Tahoe Library. This year's theme this year is Libraries Rock!
Children, teens and adults are encouraged to participate in the reading challenge from June 1 – August 31. Register and log activities online at eldoradolibrary.beanstack.org and win a prize for every five books read.
Full slate of activities to enjoy this weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 7:45pmLooking for something to do this weekend in South Lake Tahoe? No matter what you like there should be something for your to enjoy!
Saturday, June 2
The first weekend of Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe at Camp Richardson, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More info: http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/26/2018/valhalla-renaissance-faire-south-lake-tahoe-over-two-weekends
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