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Where to watch Superbowl LIV in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 1:05pm
Super Bowl LIV, the 54th Super Bowl (the 50th modern-era National Football League championship game) will decide the champion for the NFL's 2019 and 100th season. The National Football Conference champion San Francisco 49ers will play against the American Football Conference champion Kansas City Chiefs.
No matter who you are rooting for, or if you just enjoy watching the game which is known for epic halftime shows and commercials (and championship football), South Lake Tahoe and Stateline are providing parties and fun spaces to do so on Sunday.
Here are a few of those ideas:
South Tahoe High's Melissa Berry wins Outstanding Teacher of America award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 1:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Melissa Berry, AP Psychology and US History teacher at South Lake Tahoe High School was selected to receive one of the five 2019 Carlston Family Foundation Outstanding Teachers of America Awards.
In November, Ms. Berry received a $15,000 cash award at the Carlston Family Foundation’s 17th Annual Awards Ceremony in Mill Valley, Calif. During Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board meeting, she received an additional $5,000 grant for South Lake Tahoe High School.
SnowGlobe and guests contribute 213 nights at Tahoe Warm Room; Make strides on waste reduction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 12:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - MTV’s SnowGlobe Music Festival has a continued commitment to give back to the South Lake Tahoe community each year, both during and after the three-day outdoor festival.
SnowGlobe 2019 was able to successfully expand their sustainability program, non-profit, and charitable giving initiatives, they said in a report released Monday.
In 2017, SnowGlobe began its partnership with The Sugar Pine Foundation, planting 200 sugar pine seedlings to help restore Lake Tahoe’s sugar pine population, which now makes up less than 5 percent of the Tahoe Forest.
Caesars Entertainment announces sale of Harrah's Reno
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 8:27pm
Harrah's Reno will soon be coming to an end. The gaming establishment that had its humble beginning as a bingo parlor opened by Bill Harrah in 1937 has been sold to a company that will turn it into a non-gaming mixed-use center.
On Thursday, Caesars Entertainment Corporation and VICI Properties Inc. announced in a press release they signed an agreement to sell Harrah’s Reno Hotel and Casino to an affiliate of CAI Investments for $50 million.
Tahoe Chamber's Connect for a Cause to benefit Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 12:34am
Event Date:
January 23, 2020 - 5:30pm
The Tahoe Chamber’s annual Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer to benefit the local non-profit, Bread & Broth is moving to a new location at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The community is invited to enjoy this fun evening and support Bread & Broth in their fight against hunger in the South Shore.
2020 Snowshoe Cocktail Race series begins at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 9:45pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual Snowshoe Cocktail Race series at Camp Richardson begins on January 18, with the second and third races on Feb. 15 and Mar. 21.
The high stepping fun returns as amateur contestants strap on snowshoes and try their luck in the resort’s annual race. This three-part series held on the beach in front of the Beacon Bar and Grill tests participants’ balance, speed, and agility as racers, cocktail trays in hand, navigate through obstacles, and up and down the beach.
Climate Change: Science and Solutions next TERC lecture in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 11:00pm
Event Date:
January 23, 2020 - 5:30pm
Weather update from UC Davis - Due to winter storm warnings, and in a effort to accommodate as many attendees as possible, TERC will be moving tomorrow's (January 16th) lecture to next week on Thursday, January 23, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will be able to join us next week when John Henry Beyer, Ph.D., Geophysicist and retired Research Program Manager at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, explains the science behind climate change in a way that is engaging and understandable.
The sustainable message behind SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many know the annual winter SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe as a gathering of electronic music fans in the cold outdoors, but they may not know about the behind the scenes efforts to make the event sustainable and to ensure they leave no trace behind where it comes to products used and trash.
To help them in these efforts, Waste Free Earth is on board to create an environment of sustainability through strict guidelines for vendors and sponsors, recycling waste bins throughout the event, and daily trash pickup and sorting.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 1:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
This story was updated after new information released by the Sheriff's Office.
The last report - http://southtahoenow.com/story/12/08/2019/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report.
Report for 12/8 - 12/28
Remodeled rooms, lounge and restaurant part of $41 million in upgrades for Harveys Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:53am
STATELINE, Nev. - Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino is undergoing some major projects including the complete remodel of all Lake Tower hotels rooms. Besides these rooms and the new Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen on the casino floor, Harveys is also adding new balcony suites as part of over $41 million in capital projects for 2019-20.
The tower’s balcony suites, with incredible views of the lake, were also renovated last year. The upgraded guest rooms and additional projects as well as a new casino bar and lounge experience opening in 2020 are part of the new capital outlay.
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen preparing to open in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:33pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Many know him from "Hell's Kitchen," "MasterChef" and "Kitchen Nightmares," and now people will get to know world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay and experience his culinary skills at his new Lake Tahoe restaurant named after the hit reality show.
Caesars Entertainment has teamed up with Ramsay once again and has transformed the old Sage Room in Harveys Lake Tahoe to be the newest home for Hell's Kitchen.
Even before the doors open, over 12,000 reservations have been made for one of 151 seats in the 3,160 square foot restaurant located on the casino floor.
2nd annual Santa Fun Run on Ski Run to raise funds for SOS Outreach
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 10:41am
Event Date:
December 15, 2019 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jolly your way to the tippy-top of Ski Run Boulevard in your best, most festive Kris Kringle outfit on Sunday, December 15. This fun-filled jaunt from the Black Bear Lodge all the way up to the bar at Himmel Haus will benefit the local nonprofit, SOS Outreach.
Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at the start and finish. A procession with city officer support will leave Black Bear Lodge at 3:30 p.m. A fun and lucrative raffle drawing will be during the after-party at Himmel Haus.
Month full of activities during Heavenly Holidays in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Heavenly Holidays has returned to the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. This family-friendly event runs until December 31.
Public invited to City of South Lake Tahoe art gallery opening with Tahoe Arts Alliance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 5:38pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2019 - 6:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Arts Alliance are partnering for an art gallery reception on Monday, December 2 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe.
The free art reception is open to the public and will include a meet and greet with displayed artists and city officials, including this quarter's artist, Regine Bandel. Bandel will be presenting her watercolor landscapes and will also be speaking at the event.
Valhalla Holiday Faire and Tallac Historic Site "Winter Wanderland"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 11:24pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 24 2019 .
November 22, 2019 (All day)
November 23, 2019 (All day)
November 24, 2019 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It will be a grand weekend at the Tallac Historic Site as the Valhalla Holiday Faire and Winter Wanderland help everyone get into the holiday spirit November 22-24.
The three-day holiday celebration includes 30 local vendors inside the Valhalla Grand Hall with holiday music, treats, pictures, and a Forest of Lights between the Grand Hall and Pope-Baldwin Estates with shopping at the historic site museum.
Friday, Nov. 22 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pajamas welcome at 2nd annual Lake Tahoe Ed Foundation's Breakfast for Dinner
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 7:44pm
Event Date:
December 5, 2019 - 4:30pm
A new holiday tradition is being offered by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation at their 2nd annual Breakfast for Dinner at Ernie's Coffee Shop on Thursday, December 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available from any foundation board member (Nicole Bergner, Virginia Berry, Jerry Bindel, Chris Campion, Melinda Choy, Bob Comlossy, Beth Delacour, Tyler Fair, Micelle Feeney, Karen Goldberg, Brian Hogan, Ivone Larson, Matt Lucksinger, Joe Marzocco, Greg Ochoa, Cinnamon Pakes, Jeanette Riva, Kelly Shanahan, Harold Singer, Kathy Strain, and Belen Urratia).
Azul Tacos for TAP night to benefit Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 12:56am
Event Date:
December 2, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Arts Project will be the beneficiary of Azul Latin Kitchen's Tacos for TAP on Monday, December 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
There will be an "All You Can Eat Taco Bar," live music, a silent auction and a performance by the Marcia Sarosik Dancers. All of this for just $15 for each adult and $5 for kids under 12.
Tickets will be sold at the door.
Azul Latin Kitchen is located at the intersection of Heavenly Village Way and Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
Exquisite Grill expands into the Tahoe Seasons Resort; Stop by for special food nights
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 1:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past ten years, the community has come to know David Mullen and his Exquisite Grill through special events calling for roasted pig and barbeque. Now, the popular caterer is operating out of the Tahoe Seasons Resort in South Lake Tahoe with an expanded menu.
Mullen has been providing room service at the resort along with box lunches and a robust menu for six months, and now, after a busy summer, he is now focusing on specialty nights at the Fireside Bar located in the newly remodeled lobby along with a regular menu.
Hundreds in line as Whole Foods Market opens its doors in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 1:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the doors opened at Whole Foods in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning, the line that had wrapped around the building made its way into the much-anticipated store grand opening.
The line started forming at 6:00 a.m.
A Genoa Evening with Historic Characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2019 - 5:00pm Chautauqua characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris return to Genoa on Saturday, November 23 at 5:00 pm, at the Genoa Town Hall.
This Chautauqua event features Genoa residents of the past. Chautauquans include Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson, the legendary “Mailman of the Sierra”, Kim Harris as Lillian Virgin, the originator of the Genoa Candy Dance and DebiLynn Smith as Anna Harris, early Genoa pioneer business owner.
Location
Genoa Town Hall
2287 Main Street, Genoa, NV 89411
United States
See map: Google Maps
Brews, Bites & The Birches
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 4:47am
Event Date:
November 21, 2019 (All day) Great Food, Good Drinks, Raffle and Live Music: Brews, Bites & the Birches at the Great Basin Brewing Company Taps & Tanks! A fundraiser to support the work of Nevada Legal Services. Join us for a fun night featuring live music from The Birches! We will also hold a silent auction and raffle drawing during the evening with raffle tickets available for purchase. The event begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 21, at the Great Basin Brewing Company Taps & Tanks. Tickets are $30 and proceeds go to Nevada Legal Services, a non-profit legal services organization serving Nevadans across the state.
Location
Great Basin Brewing Company Taps & Tanks
1155 South Rock Blvd. #490
Reno, NV 89502
United States
See map: Google Maps
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 11:49pm
The following 109 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of August and September 2019:
August (59)
8/1
GREEN EARTH HOME CLEANING
8/2
AC DIKE CO
ENPRO SERVICES
SUPERIOR MECHANICAL SERVICES INC
WILLIAM STAEHLIN STRUCTURAL ENGINE.
8/5
GABRIEL UBIAS CORONA TAXI DRIVER
TEX'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
8/6
CENTRAL PACIFIC ROOFING INC
COMPASS TEAM BLAIR TAHOE
MASSAGE BY MONICA ROSE
8/7
ALPINE EXTERIORS
DARS CABIN IN THE WOODS SHARED HOME
LAKE TAHOE COMM. PRESBY. CHURCH
MOUNTAIN DESERT BUILDERS
RGH CONSTRUCTION LLC
PG&E possibly cutting power to 206K customers due to winds and fire danger
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 10:44pm
Due to severe wind concerns, PG&E has notified 209,000 customers in 15 counties they may have to proactively turn off power for safety reasons in Northern California beginning late Wednesday evening. The PG&E website has been down, but when working updated information can be found here - http://pge.com/pspsupdates.
The list of affected communities:
AMADOR (13,131 customers)
Amador City, Fiddletown, Jackson, Martell, Pine Grove, Pioneer, Plymouth, River Pines, Sutter Creek, Volcano
BUTTE (23,452 customers)
The Playa's Christina returns to "dock" at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:12pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Nov 02 2019 .
November 1, 2019 (All day)
November 2, 2019 (All day)
The Christina, a 65-foot yacht that once called Lake Tahoe home, is now an iconic art car that has been cruising along the playa in the Black Rock Desert. She is returning to Lake Tahoe during "Docked at Hard Rock" November 1-2.
Flipper Manchester, a South Lake Tahoe construction company owner, was originally hired to demolish the yacht that had been dry-docked at the Tahoe Keys Marina for years.
Whole Foods announces grand opening in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 11:33am
Event Date:
November 6, 2019 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Whole Foods Market will be opening its doors in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, November 6. The new 28,500 square foot store will have an Opening Day celebration starting at 9:00 a.m. with complimentary refreshments, bites and music before the store opens. The first 300 customers will receive a Whole Foods Market South Lake Tahoe reusable tote bag, as well as a savings card with a mystery value ranging between $5 and $100 and a miniature loaf of bread to honor the Whole Foods Market tradition of breaking bread with the community.
Tahoe Chamber announces Blue RIbbon Award nominees
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:04pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2019 - 5:30pm
Close to 70 nominees will be celebrated at the 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino. Join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play. Admission to this event is $65 for Tahoe Chamber members and $85 for non-members. Tickets include champagne, wine and full 3-course dinner prepared by Harrah’s executive culinary team. Table sponsorships are also available for purchase.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork 9/29 - 10/5
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 11:01pm
The following is a list of road projects underway by Caltrans around the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding highways of the Sierra.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe hold annual "An Evening of Food, Beer and Wine Tasting"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 7:40pm
Event Date:
November 1, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 49th annual Evening of Food, Beer and Wine Tasting returns to the South Shore on Friday, November 1, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Harrah's Tahoe.
The theme this year is “A Black and White Affair."
Tickets are $75/person and $65/person if purchased before 9/25/19. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.sislt.org/49th-annual-an-evening-of-food-wine-and-beer-tasting/. There will be a silent auction and raffle tickets will be available for $10/each or 5/$40.
Participating vendors, so far:
Wineries:
Crystal Basin Cellars
Fox & Hound reopens after deck fire forced closure in July
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 7:13pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Popular Kingsbury Grade restaurant, Fox & Hound, has reopened after a small July 9 fire on their deck caused by a generator forced them to close. The restaurant has undergone a complete renovation over the past ten weeks.
For 27 plus years, Fox & Hound has served locals and visitors with great food and a great view of the Carson Valley. They are located near the Ridge Tahoe, Nevada-side ski lifts, Tahoe Rim Trail.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 4:57pm
The following 165 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of May, June and July 2019:
MAY
5/1
BEACH HUT DELI
RIO NAILS SPA
STATELINE BREWERY & RESTAURANT
STATION HOUSE INN
5/2
BLUE MEADOW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
TAHOE TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES
5/3
ANNETTE HUTCHINSON PET SITTING
NORCAL ARCHITECTURE
5/4
ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC
KS PLUMBING INC
OLD STAGE MOBILE HOME PARK
TACO BELL 036120
TACO BELL 036125
5/6
CAL HEAVENLY VALLEY MOBILE ESTATES
TAHOE BASIN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS, LLC
TRUCKEE CREEK COTTAGES
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 15 - 21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 5:58am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork for September 8-14
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 9:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin is still in full swing before the winter hiatus.
For those wondering about the old Caltrans traffic camera at the Y: it is being replaced and when received there will be a lane closure coordinated for installation.
The camera at the new roundabout in Meyers can be rotated to analyze traffic needs and will not be aimed just at the roundabout for the time being.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 1:42pm
Event Date:
September 14, 2019 - 10:00am On Saturday, September 14, at 10:00 am, the Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire will be the final special event of the 2019 Dangberg Summer Festival.
A celebration of the Irish, Scottish and Welsh people who helped to settle Carson Valley will offer a day filled with entertainment and activities for all ages.
The gate opens at 9:00 am with the faire beginning at 10:00 am. From opening until noon, the Silver State Highlanders will be demonstrating heavy athletics such as “tossing the caber” and “weight for distance”.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88,Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork for September 1 - 6
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are about so left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday, August 30 through 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 for Labor Day weekend. Exceptions may be granted depending on the work and route.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen coming to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 11:14am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen is heading to Lake Tahoe! The celebrated multi-Michelin star chef and television personality will be opening the third restaurant in his chain inside the historic Sage Room at Harveys Lake Tahoe. It is planned to debut in late 2019.
The Sage Room isn't going away though, it's moving upstairs to the 19 Kitchen & Bar location.
Similar to the other Hell's Kitchen restaurants, design and menu elements will be pulled directly from the long-running hit FOX reality show.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork for August 25 - 31
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 7:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are still almost two months left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6:00 a.m. August 30 through 8:00 p.m. September 3 for Labor Day weekend. Exceptions may be granted depending on the work and route.
State Route 89 (Placer County): Motorists can expect intermittent short delays on State Route 89 at Sugar Pine Point State Park in Tahoma from 6:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 and from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, August 25 due to the Lake Tahoe Triathlon.
20th annual Markleeville Creek Day during Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 8:17pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2019 - 9:00am
MARKLEEVILLE, Calif. - Alpine Watershed Group, in partnership with the Great Sierra River Cleanup, will be hosting its 20th annual Markleeville Creek Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019. This event allows for the completion of important restoration work through several projects across the Carson River watershed. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant willows in Hope Valley, remediate head cuts in Grover Hot Springs State Park, remove invasive and noxious weeds from meadows and riparian zones, or cleanup roads as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 18 - 24
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 5:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are still about two months left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected in spring 2020.
South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth thanks the community for their support
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 10:29pm
The South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth Organization would like to thank the following community members and businesses who so graciously helped our THREE Nevada State Championship Teams (13-year olds, 14-15 year olds, and 16-18 year olds) compete at the Regional Tournament for the Pacific Southwest with their donations! Over 40 local youth benefited from this generosity by getting to play at the “next” level (one step away from the World Series)! The players had an amazing experience thanks to the community support in our little town here on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. THANK YOU ALL!
Basecamp Pizza raises $17,250 for Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 7:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A year-long fundraising effort by the staff and management at Basecamp Pizza has netted $17,250 for the Lake Tahoe Education Foundation (LTEF).
On Monday, August 12, the popular restaurants in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe presented members of LTEF with a check.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 11 - 17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 7:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work is now complete on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
El Dorado County probation staff shown appreciation during week-long celebration
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 9:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Not all employees feel appreciated by their bosses but that wasn't the case during a week set aside to honor probation employees around the country.
El Dorado County Chief Probation Officer Brian Richart honored staff with five special days during the week, all centered around popular food items.
Monday - Donut Day
Tuesday - Nacho Bar
Wednesday - Pancake Breakfast
Thursday - Cookie Bar
Friday - Jamba Juice smoothies
Staff expressed their appreciation for the special week which in the past was celebrated with a written proclamation.
Moose Lodge hosts The Comedy Machine & Pig Roast
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 10:29pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2019 - 4:00pm
Ready for a night out before summer comes to an end in South Lake Tahoe? There is the perfect solution coming up on Saturday, August 31 when the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge 1632 presents The Comedy Machine & Pig Roast from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The public is invited!
Along with the pig roast is music by the Cash Only Band, a silent auction, live auction and raffle. 90 minutes of comedy will be provided by Rod Rodriguez and his No Respect Tribute to Rodney Dangerfield and guest comics:
The other two comedians taking the stage:
ANDY KERN (COMEDY CENTRAL, VH1)
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 4-10
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 10:43am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects.
Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from noon Thursday, August 1 through 8 p.m. Monday, August 5 and noon Wednesday, August 7 through 8 p.m. Monday, August 12 for Hot August Nights.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Kudos: Community supports growing tennis program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 3:56pm
A record 246 people participated in the 36th Tahoe Tennis Classic at Zephyr Cove Park this past weekend. The four-day annual event brought people from throughout the United States to our area for competitive and fun tennis.
The tournament is the biggest fundraiser for the Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation. The nonprofit, all-volunteer organization has a contract with Douglas County to operate the six courts. Responsibilities include resurfacing the courts, managing play, and providing instruction for all ages and abilities.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 28 - August 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 5:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Incline Village presentation: How safe are we?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 7:43am
Event Date:
July 25, 2019 (All day)
Janet Napolitano, Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, President of the University of California, and Advisory Board Member of Classical Tahoe, offers an insightful analysis of American security at home and a prescription for the future.
Her new book, “How Safe Are We?” is a clear-eyed, rational examination of a government office that plays a key and often misunderstood role in the lives of all Americans.
Classical Tahoe and Tahoe Environmental Research Center Co-Present A Conversation with Janet Napolitano on Thursday, July 25.
Sales tax revenues increase in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 10:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The winter of 2019 was a good one for both South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County retailers, ski resorts, restaurants and others whose businesses collect sales tax, including online retailers selling goods in the area.
The first sales tax report for 2019 has been released, with $2,580,475 in gross receipts in South Lake Tahoe during Q4/Q1 and $11,976,387 in the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County. During the same two-quarter period the year before, tax revenues were $2,390,631 and $9,925,645 respectively.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 14 - July 20
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 8:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Wine tasting at Black Bear Lodge with Lava Cap Winery
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 3:36pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2019 - 5:00pm Come to Black Bear Lodge this Friday, July 12, 2019, and enjoy a wine tasting with Placerville's Lava Cap Winery from 5pm to 7pm http://www.lavacap.com/. They are California's highest-altitude winery, with unique volcanic soil producing terrific wine grapes for their founding-family vintners.
Join us in the back gardens for an idyllic evening! Our grounds are absolutely popping right now, and it's an easy stroll from Farmer's Market on Ski Run Blvd. https://www.tahoeblackbear.com/ The weather should be perfect, and a sublime Tahoe event awaits you.
