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New series of Level UP Workshops offered by Tahoe Chamber
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 3:05pm
Event Date:
August 16, 2017 - 12:00pm
The Tahoe Chamber is offering another Level UP Workshop Series for the Lake Tahoe business community.
This new ongoing series will be held the third Wednesday of very month through the rest of 2017. Kicking off Level Up is "Incorporating your Business: Is it for you?" on August 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Learn the latest South Shore business business resources and hot topics by hearing from expert hosts who discuss a variety of topics including business incorporation, recreational marijuana, sales strategies, and website development.
Douglas County declared disaster area after Preacher Fire scorches 4,651 acres
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 6:08pm
Douglas County Board of Commissioners signed a Disaster Declaration today due to the lightning caused Preacher Fire which is burning seven miles southeast of Gardnerville.
The fire is currently estimated at 4,651 acres as of 6:00 p.m. on July 25. It is being managed at this time by Sierra Front Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) with support from East Fork Fire Protection District and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Former Truckee resident charged in scheme that took $1.7M from investors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 1:37pm
Patrick Slavin, 55, formerly of Truckee, has been accused of being behind an investment scheme that allegedly used at least $1.7 million of investor's money.
Slavin was arraigned in federal court Tuesday on a 21-count indictment charging him with mail and wire fraud for the scheme that he ran from 2008 through 2016, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Chabad introduces five-week Hebrew reading crash course
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 10:53am
Event Date:
August 14, 2017 - 7:00pm LAKE TAHOE — A new, cutting-edge Hebrew reading crash course is taking the Jewish world by storm. The flashcard based language course developed by the Jewish Learning Institute, promises users that they can learn to read Hebrew in only five weeks if they follow the program. Beginning Monday August 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Rabbi Mordey Richler of Chabad at Lake Tahoe will conduct the five sessions of the new course, Read it in Hebrew, at the Ski Run Marina.
Location
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Blvd
United States
38° 56' 57.8904" N, 119° 57' 33.156" W
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District meeting Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 10:33am
Event Date:
July 27, 2017 - 6:00pm
The monthly meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District (TPRID) Board of Directors will take place on Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Paradise Park clubhouse.
Members of the public are invited and comment on both agenda items or other matters.
Their agenda includes the following items:
Beach project, deck, ADA and ADA Parking civil Engineering, contractor selection- Additional bathroom project for lower park
Grants update (including ADA)
Sign program for park update
Tennis court resurfacing, court 1 rehab
Music in the park program, summer 2018
Vail Resorts pledges "zero footprint" by 2030
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 9:36am
Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz announced today that his company has committed to zero net emissions by 2030, zero waste to landfill by 2030 and zero net operating impact to forests and habitat.
"Everything we do at Vail Resorts is driven by the spectacular natural environments where our employees, guests and communities live, work and play," Katz said in a press release. "The environment – and our stakeholders’ passion for it – is our business, and we have a special obligation to protect it."
Preacher Fire near Gardnerville swells to 3,130 acres, evacuations in place
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 4:47pm
9:00 p.m. update: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has initiated evacuations for areas east of Pine Nut Road to include Fred's Street, Sandoval, Taildragger, Bluebird, and Bar-J Roads as well as in the Sierra Spirit Ranch area including, Blue Sage Road, Badger Lane, Robinson Road and Lena Lane. In addition, Washoe Tribal Police are evacuating the Bodie Flats area in the vicinity of Courtland Avenue.
The lightning-sparked Preacher Fire burning in the Pine Nut Mountains southeast of Gardnerville has swelled to 3,130 acres according to DCSO with winds moving north.
Shakespeare at Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor entertains with two plays
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 8:14pm
LAKE TAHOE - The summer of 2017 is the 45th anniversary of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor. If you have never been, this should be the year. Sit in the sand and enjoy not only great productions on the Warren Edward Trepp Stage at water's edge, but also an eclectic food and beverage area (or bring your own).
Two shows will be on the stage, alternating nights, Tuesday-Sunday through August 27.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 6:38pm
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.
7/16
3:38 a.m. - Vacation Home Rental - Susquehanna Dr - VHR HOT TUB PARTY
4:36 p.m. - Embezzlement - 4th Ave, Tahoma - A 58-YEAR-OLD FEMALE EMBEZZLED A VEHICLE AND LATER RETURNED IT. THE 30-YEAR-OLD FEMALE VICTIM WAS NON DESIROUS OF PRESSING CHARGES UPON THE RETURN OF HER VEHICLE.
Letter: Bread and Broth 4 Kids expands summer food program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 2:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Summer B&B 4 Kids program is up and running thanks to a generous donation by Vail CEO Robert Katz and his wife Elana Amsterdam. This free summer food program is bringing smiles and excitement to local children as they pick and choose their favorite breakfast, fruits, snacks and dinner foods from the baskets full for food at St. Theresa Grace Hall every Wednesday. The biggest smiles come from the special treats of ice cream, cupcakes or chocolate chip cookies that the Bread & Broth and Vail Resort volunteers give to each child as they finish filling their bags.
Sale of Kingsbury Middle School is focus of special school board meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 1:50pm
A special meeting of the Douglas County School Board will be held on Monday, July 24 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss, review and vote on one of two options surrounding the sale of Kingsbury Middle School.
The district closed the school during the 2008-2009 school year due to declining enrollment. Zephyr Cove Elementary School and Whittell High School adjusted the grades the serve to absorb the middle school students. The district put the school building and property on the market in 2012 and it has now been vacant for over eight years.
Boys Scouts host 4th annual Car and Truck Show in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 1:07pm
In their 77th year of providing scouting opportunities to boys in the Carson City and Carson Valley area, Boy Scout Troop 33 is hosting their 4th annual Send A Scout to Camp Car and Truck Show on Saturday, August 12 at Fuji Park in Carson City from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Participants can either pre-register or sign up the day of the event. Cost is $40. Each participant will get a T-shirt, one lunch meal ticket, and a dash plaque.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 8:54pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be working on the following road projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin between July 23-July 29, 2017.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect a full closure of the highway from the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville to Chili Bar from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for roadwork repairs. More information: http://bit.ly/2to2pbb
Linkin Park cancels Lake Tahoe concert after death of lead singer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 6:01pm
As fans around the globe try to come to grips with the death of Chester Bennington, Linkin Park has canceled their American Tour which included a stop in Lake Tahoe at the Harvey's Outdoor Concert Arena on September 1.
"We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington," Live Nation, the tour's promoter, said in a statement Friday. "The Linkin Park One More Light North American Tour has been canceled and refunds are available at point of purchase. Our thoughts go out to all those affected.”
Clearing skies in Lake Tahoe; Some evacuations from Detwiler Fire lifted
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 10:57am
Residents are now being told they can return to their Mariposa, Calif. homes after being evacuated by the Detwiler Fire which started on July 16.
As of 11:30 a.m. Friday, the fire has burned 74,083 acres and is now 15 percent contained.
Since the fire is still threatening 1,500 structures many other evacuations remain in place. 58 homes and 60 minor structures have been destroyed with another 17 residences and structures damaged.
The nearby Maria Fire on Mokelume Hill in Calaveras County is now 117 acres and 95 percent contained.
Free tree removal for low-income El Dorado County seniors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 8:24pm
With tree mortality issues so prevalent in the Sierra, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today launched a Tree Removal Grant Program for low-income seniors.
“The tree mortality issues in our county remain very serious. We’re just happy to have this program available to assist private homeowners, especially our seniors with limited income, who have no other means to remove dead or dying trees from threatening damage to their homes,” said District IV Supervisor, Michael Ranalli.
Boy suspected of starting Auburn fire while smoking marijuana
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 1:41pm
8:45 p.m. update: A juvenile has been arrested by CalFire law enforcement officers for starting Thursday's fire in Auburn.
The boy told officers that he was smoking marijuana when the nearby brush caught fire. He then called and reported the fire. He was taken into custody by CalFire at the scene and booked at the Placer County Juvenile Hall on arson-related charges.
Detwiler Fire burns 70,596 acres; Haze expected Friday in Lake Tahoe-Reno-Carson City area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 8:48am
7:45 p.m. update: There is less smoke in the Lake Tahoe basin this evening but air quality is still measuring in the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" range. The Detwiler Fire is burning in drought stricken chaparral and in an area of severe tree mortality and has consumed 70,596 acres and is now 10 percent contained.
As of tonight, 50 residences and 49 other structures have been destroyed and widespread evacuation orders are still in place.
Widespread haze over Lake Tahoe, Reno and Carson City areas is forecast again for Friday.
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Hike with a ranger this summer at top of Heavenly Gondola
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The sun is out and the snow is melting - now is the time to get out and enjoy summer on your National Forest lands! The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and Heavenly Mountain Resort invite you to Hike with a Ranger this summer. Hikes will take place every Friday and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the top of the Heavenly Gondola. The duration of the guided hike is approximately one hour and will continue every weekend through September 2, 2017, weather permitting.
Letter to the Editor: Successful students are the "products" of LTCC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 11:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone knows what Barton Hospital does. We have all used it for one reason or another. Yet many people in our community may not fully appreciate what Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) brings to our community. On June 30, LTCC held its graduation ceremony with over 150 students getting a degree or certificate. Many will go on to a 4-year university to get a bachelor’s degree. We now know where last year’s 163 students who graduated from LTCC went.
Judge rules against Tahoe Keys Marina, water to stay off for now
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 7:38pm
The water at the Tahoe Keys Marina will remain off for the time being after the issue was brought before El Dorado Superior Court for the third time in less than a week on Tuesday, July 18. With the water at the marina turned off, water is also turned off to the Fresh Ketch restaurant as well as apartments and businesses at the marina.
Guest Columnist: Turn Off the Mental Noise
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 4:56pm
Mental noise can affect ability to concentrate and often contributes to anxiety. This continuous inner conversation in your head can be particularly bothersome at bedtime or when waking in the middle of the night.
Here are a couple tricks to calm or turn off mental noise when trying to sleep.
1. Plan ahead. Before going to bed, grab a pad of paper and write down anything that is bothering you right then or that you think may be of concern if you wake in the middle of the night. Even the smallest things seem out of proportion at 3 a.m. as you toss and turn.
El Dorado County sends more money to Cal Tahoe JPA for ambulance services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 9:45pm
More money is on the way to the South Shore to fund ambulance services thanks to a unanimous vote by the El Dorado County Supervisors during their June 27 meeting. An amendment was made to the original contract between the Cal Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (Cal Tahoe) and the County, giving an extra $790,000 per year as well as funds to buy a new ambulance.
The extra money will help fund a special team for interfacility transfers.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2017 - 9:02pm
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 from Tahoma to South Lake Tahoe. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
7/9
5:17 a.m. - Bears - Little Bear Lane - BEAR BROKE INTO A RESIDENCE AND RANSACKED THE KITCHEN.
8:09 a.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Highway 50 - 35-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED.
9:22 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 63-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DECEASED.
History made with Mark Mulder win at American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2017 - 4:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 28th annual American Century Championship is in the books, and former major league pitcher Mark Mulder won for the third straight year, the first three-peat at the celebrity golf classic at Edgewood Tahoe.
Mulder and his wife Lindsey once again brought their three kids to Lake Tahoe, all who ran out to the 18th green after Mark finished the day with a three-day total of 73 with the modified Stableford scoring.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 6:06pm
The following is a list of Caltrans projects at Lake Tahoe for the week.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in South Lake Tahoe Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 5:42pm
Event Date:
July 17, 2017 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will be hosting the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Monday, July 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at SLT Fire Station #3 located at 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
All donors will receive a limited edition Battle of the Badges shirt.
To schedule an appointment, contact Kim George at (530) 307-9596 or log on to www.BloodHero.com, select “Donate Blood” and enter sponsor code: SLTF.
Mark Mulder takes the lead at American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 3:55pm
Could it be a three-peat at the American Century Championship over at Edgewood Tahoe? Former major league pitcher Mark Mulder moved into the lead during the back nine on Saturday. Mulder won the tournament in both 2015 and 2016.
The total purse for the championship is $600,000 with $125,000 going to the first place finisher.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 1:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 321 calls between July 4 - July 10, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
7/4 (74 calls)
2:33 a.m. - Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Long Valley Ave
5:06 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
5:08 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
5:25 p.m. - DUI at Statelin Ave & Cedar Ave
11:20 p.m. - DUI in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/5 (60 calls)
Derek Lowe and Mardy Fish early leaders at American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 9:48pm
Day one of the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe is in the book, and former MLB All-Star pitcher Derek Lowe is in the lead. In round one, Lowe scored a 25 in the modified Stableford scoring format.
Favorites to win, Mark Mulder and Tony Romo are 3 back, and 11 back respectively.
The second round of play gets underway at Edgewood Tahoe on Saturday at 7:50 a.m.
Current scoreboard:
Pos Name Scores
1....Lowe, Derek...........25
2....Fish, Mardy...........24
3....Pavelski, Joe.........23
4....Mulder, Mark..........22
4....Rodgers, Aaron........22
Two new fires in Northern Nevada in Washoe Valley and Cold Springs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 4:14pm
11:30 p.m. update: All evacuation orders have been lifted on both the Brenda Fire and the Cold Springs Fire.
Multiple resources aggressively attacked both fires Friday, preventing them from moving through the dry hillsides.
As of tonight, Truckee Meadows Fire Department is reporting 1500-2000 acres have burned in the Cold Springs Fire.
The Brenda Fire east of Washoe Lake has burned an estimated 1200 acres and it is 10 percent contained.
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Western Heritage Celebration at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 1:09pm
Event Date:
July 22, 2017 - 11:00am A free Western Heritage Celebration returns to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 22, beginning at 11:00 am.
The event’s second year will include a heritage quilting presentation, a Victorian dressing presentation, songs about local history and cowboy poetry, as well as gold panning and other children’s activities.
The Carson Valley Quilt Guild returns for its second year and will give a demonstration on a variety of quilting methods including the “Crazy Quilt”. This demonstration is from 11:00 am until Noon.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Safe Routes to School mobility project starts on Al Tahoe Blvd
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 8:31pm
The Al Tahoe Safety and Mobility Enhancement Project, also known as the “Safe Routes to School” project will begin with striping bike lanes on Al Tahoe Blvd. beginning the week of July 17th. The pilot project will be the first step towards the full project planned for 2019. As part of the project Class 2 on street bike lanes and a Class 1 off street multi-use path will be added in conjunction with vehicle lane restriping. To test of the concept plan, the pilot project introduces the bike lanes now by reconfiguring two of the four vehicle travel lanes and keeping the 2 way center turn lane. .
Safe neighborhoods and camaraderie focus of National Night Out
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 11:06pm
Event Date:
August 1, 2017 - 4:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe and Meyers community will be joining local law enforcement fo National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Environmental Science Magnet School located at 1095 E. San Bernardino Ave.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.
Tee times for Thursday's American Century Celebrity-Am Tournament
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 10:31pm
The American Century celebrity-amateur tournament begins at Edgewood Tahoe on Thursday, July 13 at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start. On the first hole will be Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors, who was in Los Angeles Wednesday evening to accept an ESPY award with his teammates for "Best Team."
8:00 a.m. group:
Hole 1A
STEPHEN CURRY
NBA MVP: Golden State Warriors
Jonathan Thomas Kunio Watanabe
Andy Saperstein David Lockton
Hole 1B
ALEX SMITH
NFL Quarterback: Kansas City Chiefs
Peter Cieszko Patrick Maggitti
Hole 2
CARSON PALMER
Quarterback: Arizona Cardinals
Try out the bikes at LimeBike ride share kicks off in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 12:09pm
Event Date:
July 14, 2017 - 4:00pm
LimeBike, the newest in bike riding sharing, will kick off their South Lake Tahoe operations with a BBQ and ribbon cutting on Friday, July 14 at the Ski Run Blvd Farmer's Market from 4:00 p.m. t 5:30 p.m.
The San Mateo based business will have ten bikes prepared for people to try out along the boulevard between Outdoor Gear lab and the farmer's market. They'll have a booth set up with free food and drink, flyers and t-shirts.
Committee to work on updated South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 10:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What does a win-win-win vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance look like?
It may not yet be known after today's workshop held during the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting in front of a full house, but all sides appear to be committed to creating something that works for everyone in the community.
Cities across the country are grappling with their own ordinances for VHRs as the new trend towards vacationing centers around renting a home instead of staying in a motel or hotel.
Pairing sheet for Wednesday's Harrah's Celebrity-Am Tournament
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 6:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wednesday is the second day of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, and play continues with the second day of amateur-celebrity tournaments.
Here are the scheduled golfers and their tee times. Other golfers may be playing or using the practice range.
From the first tee:
7:00 Larry the Cable Guy
7:10
7:20
7:30
7:40
7:50
8:00 Robbie Gould
8:10 Herm Edwards
8:20 Blair O’Neal
8:30 Paige Spiranac, Carey Price,
Marvin Lewis, Adam Thielen
8:40
8:50 Justin Timberlake, Tony Romo
9:00 Alex Smith
9:10
New bike ride share program to start in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 5:27pm
South Lake Tahoe is about to be invaded by a fleet of 200 cutting-edge lime green "smart" bicycles. LimeBike out of the Bay Area unveiled their new dockless ride share on Tuesday, giving the public a sneak peak of what will officially start on the South Shore Saturday, July 15 for a pilot program.
"We are thrilled to be here," said Andrew Savage, Vice President of Strategic Development for LimeBike. "This will make mobility more fun."
Don't miss the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Valhalla Boathouse
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 7:05pm
If you haven't been out to enjoy music and performances at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater yet, this month is the time to do so with a full lineup for all ages.
After watching the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on opening weekend, we highly recommend this fun musical though not appropriate for those under 13). It is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy and even though far from Broadway, the local Lake Tahoe cast made it very entertaining.
1-80 reopened with reduced lanes due to fire near state line north of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 1:15pm
9:45 p.m. update: Interstate 80 has one lane westbound near the fire at the CA/NV state line. Both eastbound lanes are open.
The fire has burned an estimated 500-600 acres, depending on which source is used. The fire is 5 percent contained. Winds tonight are expected to push the fire back down the mountain and higher winds are expected on Tuesday.
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Vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe again the focus of City Council workshop
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 7:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council has been working with the public, home owners, residents and vacation rental companies for years in trying to get a vacation home rental ordinance that works for everyone.
The balancing act will continue during a Vacation Rental Workshop during the next City Council meeting on July 11.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 2:54pm
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.
7/2
6:20 p.m. - Vacation Rental Ordinance - Lone Indian Trail - NOISE
7:56 p.m. - Grand Theft - Emerald Bay Rd - UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) STOLE AN UNSECURED BICYCLE.
8:29 p.m. - Assault and Battery - Emerald Bay Rd - SUBJECTS WERE INVOLVED IN ASSAULT AND BATTERY AFTER A ROAD RAGE INCIDENT.
Over 5,000 firefighters battling 24 fires across California and Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 10:54am
Several fires in California and Nevada are burning on Sunday with thousands of firefighting personnel fighting the blazes. The list below is of current fires in both states, updated with information available at 11:00 a.m. on July 9.
California Fires
Alamo Fire - 23,867 acres, 10 percent contained, San Luis Obispo County
Schaeffer Fire - 14,342 acres, 11 percent contained, 798 personnel, 17 miles north of Kernville, CA
Whittier Fire - 7,800 acres, 5 percent contained, 400 personnel with more on the way, Lake Cachuma, Santa Barbara County
Magician Rob Lake returns to Lake Tahoe, treats first responders to show
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 1:37am
International award winning magician Rob Lake has returned to the South Shore, bringing his trademark illusions to Harrah's Tahoe.
On Saturday night Lake invited South Lake Tahoe area firefighters and law enforcement to the show, along with their families (and media too).
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 9 - 15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 12:35am
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 12:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 289 calls between June 27 - July 3, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/27 (31 calls)
9:57 p.m. - Transient/Homeless - 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
6/28 (37 calls)
1:02 a.m. - Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9:40 a.m. - Transient/Homeless- 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1:38 p.m. - Warrant in the 2100 block of James Ave
Super Scoopers return to Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 11:33pm
Two Bombardier CL415 firefighting aircraft have returned to South Lake Tahoe for their third summer, using the airport as a base once again to fight fires across the nation.
In 2015 the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) got the aircraft on a five year contract to use at their disposal. They can be used around Lake Tahoe or sent to other states, depending on the need.
Celebrity to talk about bullying to local youth while in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 11:00pm
Thirty kids from the Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club will get a special treat next week during the 28th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.
New HR Director for El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 10:45pm
El Dorado County Chief Administrator Don Ashton today announced the hiring of Tameka Usher as the County’s new Director of Human Resources. Usher begins July 10th, 2017.
“The County is fortunate to have someone of Tameka’s ability to lead the Human Resources Department on behalf of our nearly 1,850 employees,” said Ashton. “She is highly regarded for being able to collaborate with county leaders throughout the State in regards to public sector human resources policies to reach decisions and outcomes that are for the greater good of an organization.”
