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South Lake Tahoe Landmark Restaurant Torn Down; New Building on the Way
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 5:18pm
It was once a plumbing supply store. It was once Johnny's Basque Restaurant. It was once the Vali-Hi. It was once the China Wok. For a short time, it was Godfather's Pizza. Most recently, it was a series of Chinese buffets. But that was then.
The building was torn down last week to make way for the future home of SUP Tahoe and South Shore Bikes.
Placerville Man Arrested in Sexual Predator Case
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 4:31pm
A 26 year old Placerville, CA man is in custody at the El Dorado County Jail after allegedly trying to groom a 15 year old boy for sex.
On Monday, April 14th, the boy reported to the Sheriff’s Office in Placerville that he had received sexually suggestive and descriptive text messages from an unknown 26 year old male, who identified himself as Glenn Coco. The text messages described the man's sexual desires for the 15 year old.
El Dorado County to Have Grand Jury Again; 19 Jurors Needed
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/06/2014 - 11:22pm
After being dissolved in February of 2013 due to 14 of the 19 members resigning, the El Dorado County Grand Jury is once again being formed.
South Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Lineup Growing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/29/2014 - 8:01am
Summer 2014 at Lake Tahoe is going to be a musical one, complete with country, classic rock, new and old and more in between.
Rascal Flatts is the latest to book their trip to South Lake Tahoe. They will be hitting the stage on Sunday, August 24. Tickets go on sale April 11.
So far, the lineup is:
Sarah McLaughlin on June 24
Carrie Underwood on July 18
Zac Brown Band on July 20
Journey and Steve Miller Band on July 30
Lady Gaga's ARTPOP Ball on August 2
Boston on August 3
Bruno Mars on August 14
Sammy Hagar and Friends on August 16
Rascal Flatts on August 24
Valhalla Tahoe Announces New Festival Director
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 10:05amPutting on the annual Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival takes more than a village. It requires the skills, creativity and organization of a Festival Director. The Tahoe Tallac Association, which produces the Festival, is pleased to announce its new Festival Director, Evangeline Elston.
Improvisation Group Brings the Laughs to LTCC
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 11:55pmEvent Date:
February 21, 2014 - 7:30pm
Laugh off the lack of snow with another night of fun and off-the-wall comedy provided by the improvisation group Random Acts of Improv. The group is the resident improvisation company of the Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College. This one-night-only performance will be presented Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke Theatre. Tickets are just $5 at the door.
Stateline Prepares for New Year's Eve Celebrants
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 8:12pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is making preparations for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
Captain Randy Pershon appointed to Court Advisory Committee
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2013 - 10:07pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Department Captain Randy Pershon has been appointed to the Judicial Council Collaborative Justice Courts Advisory Committee. This committee makes recommendations improving the processing of cases in drug courts, domestic violence courts, peer courts, and other community-based treatment courts. They also propose rules, standards, and forms; reviews and recommends legislation; identifies potential funding sources; oversees the treatment court grant process; and acts on assignments referred to it by the Judicial Council.
A Night of Improvisation at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 9:00pm
Event Date:
October 25, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College's Theater Department presents "Random Acts of Improv" on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 pm in the college's Duke Theater. A fun night of comedy and "off the wall laughter" is on tap for all. Tickets are only $5 and available only at the door.
LTCC is located at One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Unveils What is New at the Resort for the 2013-2014 Season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/03/2013 - 12:10pm
Focused on enriching the guests’ overall experience, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is excited to offer new additions for the 2013-14 season that will offer guests an enhanced on-mountain and overall experience. A new 9,000 square foot structure and plaza will improve the base area experience, enhance the overall après atmosphere, and give guests a place to gather and celebrate winter in the mountains. The Burton Star Wars™ Experience continues to grow with the Burton Star Wars™ Echo Base, a learning experience for kids ages 7-12.
Multi-faith clergy gathering at Lake Tahoe to celebrate International Day of Peace
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/15/2013 - 11:27amEvent Date:
September 21, 2013 - 11:00am
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, area leaders of various religions and denominations are gathering at Lake Tahoe to celebrate International Day of Peace, also known as "Peace Day" on Sept. 21.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, will open the “Interfaith Peace Service” with invocation from oldest scripture of the world still in common use Rig-Veda; besides Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita, both ancient Hindu scriptures; in Sanskrit followed by English translation.
Brit phenomenon Russell Brand at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/21/2013 - 2:49amEvent Date:
July 27, 2013 - 9:00pm
Brit-bending humor mashed with acerbic pop culture shots extending coast to coast and across-the-pond will land at Lake Tahoe, July 27, when comedic actor Russell Brand takes the stage at Lake Tahoe’s MontBleu Resort, Casino and Spa.
The evening promises plenty of potty-mouth pranking, self-deprecating barbs and wicked rantings to match Brand's signature big hair in this one-night-only, laughter-fueled romp on the MontBleu Theater stage. The mature-audience-only show begins at 9 p.m. with tickets at $55 to $75 available through Ticketmaster.com or the MontBleu Box office, 888-829-7630.
Study finds poisons from illegal pot grows threaten wildlife in Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 1:44pmRat poison used on illegal marijuana grows is killing fishers in the southern Sierra Nevada, according to a recent study conducted by a team of scientists from the University of California, Davis, the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Research Station, UC Berkeley, and the Integral Ecology Research Center in Humboldt County, Calif.
El Dorado supervisors honor kayaker for rescue effort
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 1:03pmThe El Dorado County Board of Supervisors honored Mark Divittorio for helping to rescue a family last month when their car plunged into the South Fork of the American River.
On Thursday, April 4 the Lemler family was traveling along Highway 50 when their vehicle left the roadway and ended up submerged and on its side in the American River. The three young daughters managed to escape to the roof of the vehicle. Mr. Lemler remained trapped inside the vehicle while Mrs. Lemler worked to keep his head above the water.
Improv pros at Lake Tahoe Community College for special performance
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 1:37pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Department’s Random Acts of Improv group welcomes television performers Rick and Laura Hall for a musical improvisational workshop and live performance on Saturday, May 18 in the Duke Theatre.
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival returns to MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 12:01amEvent Date:
June 29, 2013 (All day)
MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa’s Summer Concert Series second annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival returns on Saturday, June 29. Tahoe's taste of island irie at the 4,000-seat outdoor amphitheater will feature breezy Jamaica rhythms and reggae ska beats from headliners SOJA and Alpha Blondy, along with special guests Passafire, Stickfigure, Tomorrow's Bad Seed and Island of Black & White.
Application process underway for El Dorado County Grand Jury
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 11:55amApplications are being taken for the 2013-2014 El Dorado County Grand Jury. Nineteen jurors will be picked to serve for a year beginning July 1.
The El Dorado Civil Grand Jury is an investigatory body created for the protection of society and the enforcement of the law. It is an arm of the Court and a representative of the public. Although it is an arm of the Court, it operates independently of direct Court supervision. It is a check against governmental authority. It is not a branch of the County, nor is it answerable to the District Attorney.
Applications being taken for El Dorado County Grand Jury
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 11:38amThe annual opportunity for citizens to take part in the 2013-2014 El Dorado County Grand Jury by submitting their names for possible nomination has arrived.
The Grand Jury is an excellent vehicle for committed men and women to keep government close to and responsible to all of our County’s citizens. Applicants must be Untied States citizens, at least 18 years of age, have resided in the County for at least one year at the time of the swearing-in date, and cannot hold an elected office.
Saturday was Heavenly at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 7:24pmWith up to 26 inches of snow falling earlier this week around Lake Tahoe area ski resorts, officials at Heavenly Mountain Resort report solid conditions for March ski and boarding.
"With the US Freestyle National Championships March 29-31, and Shaun White’s High Roller Hold ‘Em April 6, followed by the Gunbarrel 25 on April 7, it’s going to be an amazing spring," said Heavenly spokesman Russ Pecoraro.
LTCC Random Acts of Improv Returns
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 9:55pm
Event Date:
March 29, 2013 - 7:30pm
Join the Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College for a night of laughter and off-the-wall comedy provided by the department’s own improvisation group, Random Acts of Improv.
Study: South Shore Lake Tahoe Loop Road plan would contribute up to $25 million annually
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 11:51am(Stateline, Nev.) – A recent US Highway 50 economic analysis indicates that a completed downtown area outlined within the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization project (aka Loop Road), City of South Lake Tahoe’s General Area Plan and the South Shore Vision Plan would provide for an annual retail sales increase of $16 million to $25 million.
South Shore Lake Tahoe prepares for second round of winter season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 11:53am
With snow on the way in time for the weekend, South Shore Lake Tahoe has a number of activities at ski resorts, lodges and casinos lined up now through spring. Besides skiing and snow boarding at Sierra Resort, Heavenly and Kirkwood there's concerts, contests and festivals planned in the weeks ahead.
Foghat's singer is a fool for city of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 10:10amIt's not surprising Charlie Huhn used to play in Humble Pie. For a rock star and frontman for Foghat, he certainly acts plenty humble. "When we first played Harrah's, I thought I was going to be...
Coyote Grill Sets Grand Re-Opening
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 8:07am
Event Date:
January 25, 2013 - 2:00pm Milky Way Incorporated dba The Coyote Grill has set Friday, January 25th for its long-awaited ‘Grand Re-Opening’ said Coyote Grill owner, Leland Faegre whose expansion has more than doubled the size of its current business model.
Authorities prepare for Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve party at Stateline
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 11:55amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is readying itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe beginning Monday, Dec. 31. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nev.
Due to the ordinarily high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during the 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.
MontBleu hosts SnowGlobe after-parties
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 6:57am
Lake Tahoe, Sierra brace for winter storms to arrive as Christmas travel period begins
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 7:16pmA series of strong winter storms will arrive in three waves and when it is over, anywhere from 2 to 5 feet of snow will have dropped above Lake Tahoe, at ski resorts, on highways and throughout much of the Sierra in time for Christmas.
A Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through Monday morning for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra as a strong series of systems moves into the region.
Periods of light to moderate snow will begin Friday and intensive early Saturday morning with moderate to heavy snow Saturday through Sunday night.
South Lake Tahoe updates its juvenile curfew ordinance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 3:09pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe has updated it’s Curfew Ordinance (18-1-3.7). Because of the recent changes and the desire by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department to enforce the ordinance from 1/1/2013 forward, we would like to update the community on the recent passage of the “Day Time Curfew.”
Woman with ties to eco-terrorist groups surrenders to authorities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 1:17pm
After being at large for more than a decade, a 39-year-old woman with ties to eco-terrorist groups that committed several arson attacks across California, Oregon and in Vail, Colo., surrendered Thursday to the FBI at the Canada-United States border.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon said Rebecca Jeannette Rubin was taken into custody in Blaine, Wash., Thursday.
Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:34pm
Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
Truckee CHP officer, 46, arrested on several counts of sex acts with a minor
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 4:59pmNEVADA CITY, Calif. - A California Highway Patrol officer based out of Truckee remains in the Nevada County Jail as of Friday afternoon after he was arrested for alleged sexual acts with a minor...
SnowGlobe Lake Tahoe 2012 lineup includes Chromeo, Deadmau5, Wiz Khalifa
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 11:38amChromeo, Deadmau5 and Wiz Khalifa will round out 2012 and ring in 2013 at the SnowGlobe Music Festival this winter in South Lake Tahoe, Dec. 29-31.
In it second year the South Shore Lake Tahoe music festival will feature plenty of electronic, hip-hop and rock acts. Beats Antique, Polica, Flosstradamus, Dam Funk and Madeon will be among the artists to perform.
July 2012 Lake Tahoe Concerts: Maroon 5, Brad Paisley, Sublime, The Beach Boys
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 10:15pmJuly is the start of the Harvey's Outdoor summer concert series and all the big acts are playing in the great outdoors at Lake Tahoe.
Check out the playlist from Jack Durst at Fabulous Lake Tahoe here.
Here's what's coming for the rest of July:
July 15 Beach Boys 50th Annaversary tour @ Harvey's outdoor ampetheatre
July 17 Sinjin Hawke w/ Zora Jones @ Crystal Bay CLub
Environmental art exhibit 'Visualizing Change' at Lake Tahoe through July
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 6:17pm
The Lake Tahoe Science Consortium collaborated with University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Art to create “Visualizing Change,” a photographic art expedition intended to convey concepts in environmental restoration at Lake Tahoe to the scientific community and general public. The exhibit is located in the Prim Desert Research Library at Sierra Nevada College at Lake Tahoe’s Incline Village. It features photography and oil painting contributions from eight noted artists and is free and open to the public through July 27.
Funny friends make dual headliners at the Improv
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 10:56amSome acts love working together with friends who are also comedians. That's what performing at Tahoe has become for a lot of comedians: not just a week of performing but making a vacation out of...
The Village at Squaw Valley Hosts the 11th Annual Art, Wine & Music Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 7:28amThis July, Squaw Valley welcomes the return of the Art, Wine and Music Festival with exquisite artwork, fine wine and internationally acclaimed classical and world guitar music. Now in its second year of partnership with the Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Society, the event is truly a delight for the senses. The festival will take place Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Village at Squaw Valley.
Town of Mammoth Lakes declares bankruptcy
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:57amThe worst possible outcome for Mammoth Lakes has come true. The town filed decided to declare municipal bankruptcy Monday morning, July 2. The Town Council took the action unanimously.
"It's wish this hadn't happened," said Mayor Matthew Lehman, "but it's not the way the cards fell for us."
The town immediately issued a press release regarding the Town council decision.
Policy makers, environmental stakeholders attend Lake Tahoe science conference
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:41pmThe economic and environmental future at Lake Tahoe will be discussed among 350 researchers, scientists, policy makers and economic stakeholders at Incline Village this week during the Tahoe Science Conference Tuesday through Thursday.
Summer vacation at South Lake Tahoe promises beach fun and food, music and memories
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 7:19amAs David Letterman rhetorically asks: Hey kids, do you like the rock n' roll? Two outdoor concert venues at South Lake Tahoe will be filled with superstar performers, plus there's dozens of outdoor competitions and family events, fireworks extravaganzas and the country’s biggest celebrity golf tournament that has Tahoe South positioned as summer’s hot spot for entertainment, outdoor recreation and events.
Jack Fisher named General Manager of MontBleu Resort at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 4:42pm
Jack Fisher, a 35-year gaming operations veteran with a strong Northern Nevada background, has been appointed General Manager at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa at Lake Tahoe, a Tropicana Entertainment Inc. property.
Fisher brings an appreciation of Lake Tahoe’s vacation destination appeal with MontBleu’s brand as an all-encompassing resort for year-round outdoor recreation with upscale amenities, four-star dining, gaming, nightlife and entertainment.
Nevada Governor Sandoval says Amazon online sales tax revenue is about fairness
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 9:31pm
CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said Thursday that a recent deal announced with Amazon.com to collect sales taxes from on-line purchases in Nevada beginning in January 2014 is only the tip of the iceberg.
Final performance of 'The Royal Family' tonight at South Tahoe High
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 9:41am
The final performance of the play, The Royal Family, will be performed at 7 p.m. tonight at South Tahoe High School beginning at 7:00 p.m. due to weather cancellation of the show on Saturday night.
Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to the show and are $10 for adults, $5 for students, free with Super ASB card & PABA coupons. The high school is located at 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd. For additional information go to www.ltusd.org/
KTHO radio enters partnership with Coyote Grill owner
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 11:37pmImagine a place at Lake Tahoe where local bands can go to play, with quality sound and lighting — and live performances streamed across the Internet to be potentially heard around the world.
That vision could become a reality this year under a new partnership between Coyote Grill owner Leland Faegre and South Lake Tahoe-based KTHO radio.
Movie Review: 'Act of Valor' mixes recruiting with SEALs
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 2:03pmThe action-thriller film "Act of Valor," now playing at Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, merges real-life SEALs (we all know who the SEALs are, thanks to the Osama bin Laden assassination) with Hollywood actors in action photography taken during maneuvers at the SEAL training grounds.
No SEALs are identified by name, although there is a surprisingly length listing of SEALs who have died in action at the end of the film.
Column: Falling in Love All Over Again
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 9:44am
(Editor's note: Today begins a regular feature to South Tahoe Now by South Lake Tahoe-based Certified Wellness Coach and Advanced Integrative Therapist Krista Kline. Visit her website at www.kristaekline.com.)
So here it is. Valentine’s Day. A day of love and romance for some. A dreaded day of heartache and bitterness for others. Some of you may receive cards, flowers, a phone call from a friend, a nice romantic dinner or even a marriage proposal. Some of you will spend the day alone, avoiding the satin heart mayhem and gooey sentimental couples that inevitably come with the traditions of February 14th.
RAOK: A cupcake changes the mood for the day
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:00am
Erin Bechtol and three friends are going to see Gizmo Guys on Jan. 27 — all because she was nice to her boss and Tahoe Arts Project donated the tickets.
Erin is Lake Tahoe News’ Random Acts of Kindness winner. The thoughtfulness toward her boss was returned by Erin being nominated in the monthlong RAOK promotion.
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Fishing report through Jan. 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:25am
Here is this week's fishing report for January 18-25. This report covers streams, lakes and rivers in Nevada, Northern California, southern Oregon and the Sierra.
