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Mt. Tallac students learn how important their voice is
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 5:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While many students across the country hit the streets on National Student Walkout Day, Mt. Tallac students were in the classroom focusing how they can be the future change makers.
Students America Rojas, 17, and Kai Heiden, 17, created a slide show for their classmates and staff. There were 19 slides, representing the 17 students who lost their lives one month ago in Parkland, Florida, along with the copy of a poem written by one of the victims (seen at the end of this story).
South Lake Tahoe teen up for Youth of the Year
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 9:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If the name Mya Rossi rings a bell, you would be correct. South Tahoe Now has carried two stories on the 14-year-old, one when she became the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Youth of the Year, and the second when she was awarded the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Scholarship to attend Science Camp of America: Air and Space in Hawaii.
Now Mya has made it to the Northern California Regional Finals for the Boys and Girls Club of America Youth of the Year Competition.
Volunteers needed for new coed Sea Scout Ship program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 6:01pm
The South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club is sponsoring a new Sea Scout Ship for high school students and they are looking for five adult volunteers over the age of 21 to help. Local youth will learn small boat handling, sailing, wooden boat care and cruising.
There will be an adult training session on Saturday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m.
The Landing in South Lake Tahoe sold to Maryland based hospitality company
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 12:15pm
The Landing in South Lake Tahoe has been sold to DiamondRock Hospitality Company, a real estate investment trust that owns 28 other premium hotels and resorts gateway cities and destination resorts throughout North America and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This purchase now gives DiamondRock four resorts in California including the Hotel Rex in San Francisco and the Westin San Diego. The Landing will be added to their portfolio which also includes L'Auberge de Sedona in Arizona, Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa and several other Marriott and Westin properties.
How the Olympics in Lake Tahoe changed the games forever
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 6:23pm
As the 2018 Olympics come to a close, taking a look back to the 1960 event at Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe puts a lot into perspective. Perhaps those Olympics should have been called "Against All Odds."
Letters: Modern day witch hunt in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 9:28am
On February 8th, 2018 a South Lake news source, based on seven anonymous sources, destroyed City Manager Nancy Kerry’s reputation. As the former City Manager prior to Nancy Kerry, I know the challenges, rewards, and pitfalls of managing cities. Given the average tenure of a City Manager is 3-5 years, it is not uncommon for City Managers and City Councils to amicably part ways.
Walking with America Tour kick-off in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 5:30am
Event Date:
February 17, 2018 - 1:30pm South Lake Tahoe resident Sheryl Lynn is walking across America starting on April 1, 2018, and she plans on finishing up the 3,605 mile route in six months.
To get her started, there will be a be a "Walk With Me" kickoff event on Saturday, February 17 starting at Lakeview Commons at the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Highway 50, and ending at Fire and Ice in the Heavenly Village. Everyone is invited, including friends of the four-legged variety.
Join Sheryl for "an exciting day of walking, flash mobs, food, music, and fun."
New ski pass to give users access to 23 resorts in 9 states, 2 countries
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 9:53pm
The Alterra Mountain Company has announced the a new pass for the 2018-19 season, the Ikon Pass. It will give pass holders access to many of North America’s top mountain destinations, uniting 12 destinations from Alterra Mountain Company with 11 premier partners.
South Tahoe and Whittel High School students honored by Soroptimists
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 12:30am
In a tradition dating back decades, the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe recognized local high school students for not only their academic and athletic achievements, but for their work in the community.
"Jammin 4 Tash" to honor local snowboarder who died from leukemia
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 4:55pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2018 (All day)
Sierra-at-Tahoe is holding "Jammin 4 Tash" on Saturday, January 20 to honor the late Natasha "Tash" Sagucka who died from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on November 4, 2017 at the age of 24.
"From the time she was two years old till her last days on this earth she found peace, love and light on the mountains," was stated on Sagucka's obituary. "She thrived from the energy of slashing through the trees and sliding on the rails just perfectly."
Scouts give treats to their Hometown Heroes, Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 11:53am
Carson Valley Cub Scouts Pack 33 presented Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini with treats for the deputies on patrol, jail and investigative personnel.
“I am delighted that you all came by to see us and we want to thank you for all the hours of hard work that you did to bring us these treats for us," said Sheriff Pierini. "You are our heroes because you thought of us and did this for us.”
Weidinger PR wins multiple honors at annual awards event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 10:57pm
Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations was recognized with three awards for 2017 campaigns at the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter Silver Spikes Awards, Nov. 16 at The Grove in Reno, Nev.
Weidinger PR received honors for three entries: one Silver Spike and two Awards of Excellence. The firm’s public relations efforts for the 2017 American Century Championship captured the Silver Spike for “Special Events and Observances.”
NHP joins others to focus on drivers without seatbelts
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 10:07pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol will be joining other law enforcement agencies, looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing their seatblets as well as children not properly secured in booster seats.
Deputies and troopers across the state will be stopping drivers for different traffic offenses and issuing citations for seatbelt violations through December 2, 2017 in their "Joining Forces" campaign to save lives. .
Column: Conservation partnerships are an opportunity to bridge divides
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/24/2017 - 12:17am
Nearly 200 conservation professionals from around the country gathered back east this November to have a strategic dialogue about the state of landscape-scale conservation. Lake Tahoe was featured at the forum for the region’s cooperative restoration initiatives, and it was an honor to share the stage with such high-caliber conservation thought leaders.
The national forum showcased how people of all backgrounds are collaborating and working to conserve some of America’s most iconic natural areas.
Backcountry skiers trigger avalanche near Mt. Rose
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/18/2017 - 8:35pm
Three skiers in the Hourglass Bowl area on Tamarack Peak near Mt. Rose triggered a 600 foot long avalanche around 10:45 a.m. Thursday. Nobody was seriously injured though two of the party were slammed into trees and rocks according to the Sierra Avalanche Center.
Heavy new snow was falling rapidly at the time. The avalanche was about three feet deep and 200 feet wide.
A group of 4 or 5 were skiing in the area, with three of them involved in the slide. Two of the skiers lost their skis and another had a possible broken ankle.
Letter: Let's rally around those who care for our earth, people, and community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 11:05pm
The next election is around the corner and civic life in America is as fragile as our generation has ever seen it. Let's decide now to rally around leaders who prioritize care for others above personal gain or party lines. Let's rally around caring for our earth, for people, for communities. This feels like a new idea because care challenges the perverse rationale of greed and the foolish habit of partisan divisions we are so used to. We must actively resist the messages of the market that say we need to stay hooked on getting more things to be happy.
Vacation rental scams through Craigslist continue in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 7:52am
Unknowingly, visitors to South Lake Tahoe are renting legitimate vacation homes through illegitimate parties, leaving them without money or a place to stay when they arrive.
South Tahoe Now has been warning people for years about renting both short-term and long-term homes through Craigslist, the online classified ad forum.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is warning potential vacation home renters that scams continue on Craigslist.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2017 - 12:35pm
The following 71 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of September:
9/1
WILLIAM ROSE CONTRACTOR
9/2
FESC NORTHERN NEVADA LLC
9/5
DUALITY BODY ART
9/6
GOLD COUNTRY DRIVING SCHOOL
JIMMY SHRULL ROOFING INC
QUICK ACTION FIRE PROTECTION
TONY HOWTING CONSTRUCTION
9/7
H.W. HOLMES INC
SIERRACON INC
XTREME ROOFING CONTRACTORS
9/8
GLYNN CONSTRUCTION
GREEN WINDOW WASHING
LRG BUILDER SERVICES INC
THE PALACIO GROUP
Op/Ed: How we can be a community and help one another
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 10:59am
Have you ever made a decision that took you down the wrong path in life? Boy. I sure have.
Have you ever stumbled and fallen when facing challenges that seemed insurmountable? I’m raising my hand.
Did life ever throw you a curveball that you didn’t see coming, and perhaps you reacted in a way that didn’t serve you well? This has happened to me more times than I can count.
Do you or someone close to you struggle with addiction or mental health challenges? My family and personal relationships certainly haven’t been immune to either of these troubling issues.
Public invited to offical launch party for LARKR, a SLT company
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 8:55am
Event Date:
November 2, 2017 - 7:00pm
A South Lake Tahoe company with big plans to help people around the county will hold their official launch party on Thursday, November 2 at South Lake Brewing Company from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fees at Yosemite, Bryce and 15 other national parks could rise to $70 per car
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 8:24am
The National Park Service (NPS) is considering raising fees at their most popular locations during the peak season to pay for overdue and badly needed improvements to the aging infrastructure of national parks. This includes roads, bridges, campgrounds, waterlines, bathrooms, and other visitor services.
Amgen Tour of California men's and women's stages return to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 5:00am
Good news for South Lake Tahoe as the Amgen Tour of California has announced their 2018 race schedule. A favored site for the women’s race, South Lake Tahoe will once again host the men for the Stage 6 finish and welcome back the women for the fourth year in a row on May 18. 2018.
AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, made the announcement Thursday.
New York performer returns home to teach South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/24/2017 - 11:06pm
New York performer and choreographer Sebastiani Romagnolo grew up dancing with Marcia Sarosik at her South Lake Tahoe dance studio, and he returned to those roots this week to help teach the next generation of performers.
The 2007 South Tahoe High and 2011 New York University (NYU) graduate took time out his hectic east coast schedule to head west to visit family in South Lake Tahoe, and visits to town always include a stop by Sarosik's studio.
Many may remember his talent as he headlined many South Tahoe High musicals, and now he's entertaining audiences in New York.
16th anniversary of 9/11 honored with South Lake Tahoe ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 8:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those who were alive on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 remember exactly what they were doing when they first saw the reports of the four attacks coordinated by al-Qaeda in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Today, sixteen years later, those who lost their lives during the attacks were remembered during a ceremony at the American Legion Hall.
16th anniversary of 9/11 to be remembered with ceremony
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 2:58pm
Event Date:
September 11, 2017 - 11:00am
It took just 72 minutes to change the lives of millions of people on September 11, 2001.
In commemoration of that day and the lives lost with attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, members of South Lake Tahoe’s American Legion Post 795 and the Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a ceremony on Sept. 11, 2017 at the American Legion Hall starting at 11:00 a.m.
The community and first responders are invited.
Lake Tahoe Secret Witness offers $3,000 for arrest of Manpreet Singh's murderer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 9:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Secret Witness Program if offering a $3,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of local gas station attendant Manpreet Singh on August 3, 2013.
“Friends and family never forget and neither should we," said El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson as he asked for the public's help in solving the case.
Singh was the lone employee on the night shift at U.S. Gas on Lake Tahoe Boulevard when a gunman entered the store, shot and killed him.
Ready for the solar eclipse? Your Lake Tahoe viewing guide
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2017 - 11:20am
Event Date:
August 21, 2017 - 9:00am
Across the United States people are forking out big bucks for lodging in the "path of totality," the 70-mile wide stretch of land across the country where the total eclipse will be seen on August 21, 2017. People who descend upon this path for the big event are "are in for an unforgettable experience" according to Space.Com.
Hotels and camping spots in this path are going for hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for the day of the big show.
Historic Shakespeare Ranch in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 9:46pm
This home is not currently for sale.
The 129-acre Shakespeare Ranch in Glenbrook, Nevada is for sale, just the third time in its 150 year history.
Long before an exclusive enclave of homes were built at the base of Spooner Summit there were lumber mills, preparing the trees clear-cut around Lake Tahoe for lumber to support the hundreds of miles of silver mines in Virginia City during the Comstock days.
South Lake Tahoe gas station attendant's murder focus of Cold Case Task Force
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 12:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Cold Case Task Force of the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office is seeking the public's assistance in solving the unsolved murder of South Lake Tahoe resident Manpreet Singh. Singh was the lone attendant on the night shift at U.S. Gas on August 6, 2013 when a gunman entered the store, shot and killed Singh.
A customer walked into the store that evening at 10:50 p.m. and called 911 to tell them Singh had been shot. Video from that night shows the gunman walk from Palmira Avenue and enter the store at 10:40 p.m.
Maia's Journey To Make A Difference
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 1:44pm
Event Date:
July 2, 2017 - 9:00am Right now there are 1.25 million people, in America alone, balancing their own chance at life with Type 1 Diabetes every day—I am one of them. There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease where a person’s pancreas stops doing its job and producing insulin. Insulin is a hormone that converts food into energy. Without insulin humans cannot survive. Type 2 Diabetes is a different condition where a person’s body still produces insulin, but the body is not making use of the insulin, also known as insulin resistance.
Location
Elevate Wellness
2034 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Ca, 96150
In the same shopping center as Big 5 Sporting goods.
United States
38° 54' 50.8104" N, 120° 0' 11.2176" W
See map: Google Maps
Annual Canadian Goose roundup completed in Lake Tahoe and Reno
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 7:43pm
Not only humans enjoy hanging out in Lake Tahoe, the Canadian Goose does as well, and according to many, perhaps too well. The annual goose roundup is now complete with 118 of the geese from Lake Tahoe now living at the Wild Horse Reservoir in Elko County.
The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe - "A hole in one experience"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 11:08pm
The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe was a vision that began 25 years ago when the late Brooks Park and now General Manager Bobby King were talking about a complete experience for golfers who could also stay after a round of golf.
Park's grandfather David bought 571 acres of pastureland at Lake Tahoe in 1896. The property included the historic Friday's Station where the family operated it as a way station and butcher's shop for those crossing the terrain from 19818-20.
Barton Auxiliary awards $76,500 to students and Birthing Center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 7:20pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – Thirteen students were recently awarded $19,000 in scholarships by the Barton Auxiliary which also gave $$57,500 to the Barton Family Birthing Center for additional services and equipment.
The awards came during a recognition lunch on June 12.
Barton Auxiliary is a group of volunteers who support Barton Hospital, its patients, and the community through. In 2016, Auxiliary volunteers raised funds from The Attic and gift shop sales, holiday fundraisers, and personal donations to fund their recent awards.
Local Freshies hosting SLT premiere of Finding Fontinalis
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/17/2017 - 10:21pm
Event Date:
July 6, 2017 - 6:00pm
Patagonia’s newest film, Finding Fontinalis, will have its South Lake Tahoe premiere on Thursday, July 6 at South Lake Brewing Company.
Local Freshies, in association with Patagonia, is hosting the free, family friendly event. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m.
This premiere is a fundraiser for California Trout.
Justin Timberlake returns to Tahoe to play in American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 12:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Justin Timberlake is returning to Lake Tahoe for his third consecutive year playing in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe. The singer/actor was an instant crowd favorite in his first year, and continued to be fan favorite in 2016.
Timberlake, an avid golfer, has a 4-handicap. Besides singing, acting, being a husband and father, he is also known for his philanthropic endeavors.
El Dorado County Sheriff looking for gas-masked bandit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 8:28pm
A man wearing a hard hart and full respirator walked into two banks in El Dorado County on Tuesday afternoon, making off with money from one.
At about 4:30 p.m. on June 6, the suspect pulled up to the El Dorado Hills branch of Golden One Credit Union driving a white F150. He got out and entered the bank with a gun, wearing the hard hat and gas mask along with sunglasses and a reflective green vest. For an unknown reason he left the building as quickly as he entered.
DCSO Deputy Duffy selected as Grand Marshall for Carson Valley Days parade
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 2:31pm
Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Teresa Duffy will lead the 107th annual Carson Valley Days parade as the Grand Marshall. The theme of the parade and festival is "A Salute to First Responders."
The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club is organizing the event which runs from June 9 to June 11. The club wanted to raise awareness, celebrate, honor and, most importantly, say thank you to the first responders of Douglas County, those who protect the community on a daily basis.
26th annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 7:45am
Over 3,000 cyclists will be participating in the 26th annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, June 4,
"Imagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride," said Event Director Curtis Fong.
The ride isn't a race, but a fun ride and is fully supported with volunteers manning rest stops along the way with food and beverage.
STHS photographers tops in state-wide contests
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 9:53pm
South Tahoe High School students were honored for their award winning photography during Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School District board meeting.
Guadalupe Ruiz and Tristan Klasko received recognition for their first-place award winning photographs submitted to the California Streaming Photo Contest sponsored by the California County Offices of Education. They each won a camera, tripod and other gifts. Their award winning photos will be used on a calendar distributed to teachers across the state.
Soroptimists honor students from the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 6:17pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club gave away $21,000 on Thursday at their annual youth awards and scholarship ceremony.
The following are the categories and winners:
South Tahoe High School Scholarships
Sophie Caputa, headed to UC Santa Cruz to major in Political Science
Kamren Gronwold, headed to Feather River College to major in Equine Science
Isabel Leon, headed to LTCC and the plans to go to UC Davis to major in Chemical Engineering
Jocelyn Lopez, headed to Cal State Humboldt
Lek Wei Seow, headed to UC Merced to major in Micro-Biology
Man biking across the country to raise awareness of Tahoe's homeless struggles
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 3:59pm
Daniel Deemer is biking across America on his "Bike for the Homeless" tour from Big Sur, California to Ocean City, Maryland to bring awareness to a social issue he is deeply passionate about.
In partnership with Tahoe Youth and Family Services, Dan is using the trip in an effort to raise funds for the agency and increase awareness of homelessness.
Dan will be leaving Big Sur on May 22, 2017. He has no predetermined route, but will be passing through the Sierra Nevada on SR-88, and through South Lake Tahoe.
Anna van der Breggen wins Amgen women's race; Katie Hall second
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/14/2017 - 5:36pm
On Sunday the four-stage Amgen Breakaway from Heart DiseaseTM Women's Race empowered with SRAM concluded with Boels-Dolmans’ 2016 Olympic Games road race gold medalist Anna van der Breggen (NED) taking the overall win. Van der Breggen rode into the final race day one second behind UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling’s Katie Hall (Saratoga, Calif.) and earned valuable Sprint points during today’s Sacramento circuit race to take the overall race victory by one second. Today’s result also keeps Van der Breggen at the top of the UCI world rankings.
South Lake Tahoe teachers show support for free and quality education for all students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 8:08pm
Members of the California Teacher's Association (CTA) and California Federation of Teachers (CFT) across the state brought out the posters and wore red on May 1 to advocate for public education and immigrant students.
South Lake Tahoe teachers joined in and greeted parents and students as they arrived for school Monday, displaying posters and letting students know they all had a right to quality and free public education, and asking all to take the pledge (as seen below).
Nevada tourism honors South Shore and Carson Valley residents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 1:40pm
The Nevada Division of Tourism recognized outstanding members of the state’s rural tourism industry at the VolunTourism Awards Dinner April 27 in Elko. The awards ceremony was a highlight of the state’s annual Rural Roundup conference.
“Tourism is a significant component of rural Nevada economies,” Claudia Vecchio, Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs director, said. “It is a $2.3 billion industry that continues to grow thanks to the efforts of the tourism professionals in rural Nevada. It is our pleasure to recognize those efforts with this year’s VolunTourism awards.”
Join in on helping others during "Pay it Forward Week" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/25/2017 - 8:43am
Most places take just one day to officially "Pay it Forward" but one person in the South Lake Tahoe community has made it his goal to cause a ripple effect of kindness through the community for a whole week.
International "Pay it Forward" day is on Friday, April 28 and more than 80 countries and 70 cities across America have made proclamations to join the global initiative and make a difference by creating a huge ripple of kindness across the world. Small acts of kindness, when multiplied by millions of people, can literally change the world for the better.
Renovations at The Crossing at Tahoe Valley completed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 4:29pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Renovations on the former Factory Stores at the Y are now complete, unveiling a brand new shopping destination and contemporary lifestyle center in the heart of South Lake Tahoe named The Crossing at Tahoe Valley.
22 tons of cocaine worth $577.5 million seized by U.S. Coast Guard in 26 days
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 9:46pm
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - The U.S. Coast Guard unloaded 22 tons of seized cocaine this week, six in San Diego, 16 in Florida. The wholesale value of the cocaine is about $577.5 million.
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Stratton offloaded the cocaine in San Diego during a media event Friday. Several cutters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean area seized the drugs mid-January through February.
The drugs were intercepted in international waters off the coast of Central and South America.
New reservation system for South Lake Tahoe's Campground by the Lake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 5:57pm
Many who have camped in South Lake Tahoe at the City owned Campground by the Lake have said they love the campground, but hate the reservation system.
That experience is about to change and duties of reservations, and cancellations, will soon be handled by Reserve America. This nationwide company handles reservations for 289 federal properties, 42 state, 23 county and 23 private campgrounds according to their website.
Local schools celebrate reading and Dr. Seuss
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 12:08pm
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, and to honor the beloved children's author better known as Dr. Seuss, Read Across America is celebrated annually on March 2.
This annual reading motivation and awareness program calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on this day, and schools in South Lake Tahoe joined in with guest readers in the classroom, and some joined in with Dr. Seuss inspired costumes.
2017 Miss Carson City and Miss Douglas County crowned
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/05/2017 - 12:51pm
A year can pass very quickly. Just ask Samantha Byassee and Karrina Ferris, who were crowned Miss Carson City and Miss Carson City Outstanding Teen, respectively, in 2016.
One year later, the two reigning local titleholders in the Miss America organization turned their crowns over to the 2017 winners Saturday night on stage in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
"Savor every moment, because a year will go by so fast," Ferris said in her farewell speech to the waiting contestants.
