football
New bleachers at South Tahoe High ready for home opener, almost
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 10:12pm
The new half-million dollar bleachers at South Tahoe High should be ready for Friday night's home opener between the South Tahoe Vikings and the El Dorado Cougars.
While the press box is in, and the seats are ready, the perimeter of the stands was fenced off on Thursday afternoon. School officials on site at the time said "all should be ready to go by game time."
Summer rainstorms and state regulations for school bleachers held up the process which began right after June, 2015's graduation ceremony.
New STHS bleachers behind schedule but ready by first game
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 7:43pm
Mother Nature hasn't been very nice to Southern Bleachers out of Texas. They are the contractors working on the new football stadium bleachers at South Tahoe High and they missed the August 8 deadline for completion of the project. Summer rains caused several delays but they are now back on track to have the project finished by August 21, a week before the school's first football game.
Firefighter dies while fighting blaze near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 9:08am
8:00 p.m. update 8/9/15
The 21 year-old firefighter who died in Saturday evening as he was working on the Sierra Fire has been identified as Michael Hallenbeck of Shingle Springs, CA.
Hallenbeck was a member of Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) Organized Crew 36.
Former NFL players hosting football clinic and camp in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/31/2015 - 6:48pm
The High Performance Hockey and Football Camp will take place in South Lake Tahoe beginning on August 1 for all kids ages eight to 18.
Campers will participate in either hockey or football, or have the option of attending both camps. Former NFL players Byron Chamberlain, Mike Sherrard, and JoJO Townsell will join other coaches and players including hockey standout Michael Finderoff in giving kids a solid foundation in the fundamentals needed to excel in both sports.
Whittell senior wins Gene Upshaw Memorial Scholarhip
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/19/2015 - 7:40pm
Whittell High School senior Daria Sharon was announced as the recipient for the seventh annual Gene Upshaw Scholarship Award at this year’s American Century Championship.
Her academic achievements and dedication to sports and community service made her the premier candidate to earn this scholarship, valued at $5,000.
Steve Young and Herman Edwards speak to local Rotarians
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 8:04pm
For the second year in a row, celebrities taking part in the American Century Golf Championship have visited a Tahoe Douglas Rotary meeting during tournament week.
This year, Hall of Famer Steve Young and former NFL coach Herman "Herm" Edwards joined the local community group for an hour of honest observations and questions and answers.
"It's fun to be with you," Young told the intimate group of Rotarians and their guests. "I feel comfortable here at home in 49er country. If I ever got into trouble I know you guys could hide me."
Josh Scobee has lead at American Century Golf Championship
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 6:13pm
Veteran NFL placekicker Josh Scobee has the lead in the American Century Golf Championship in South Lake Tahoe. Scobee, of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has 57 points with the tournament's Modified Stableford scoring.
Round 1 leader Mark Mulder, former Oakland Athletics pitcher, is five points behind with a 52.
"Knuckleheads" on the 7th Hole make it the fun place to be
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 10:42pm
What started as a small group of guys from Sacramento coming to South Lake Tahoe for a fun time at celebrity golf has turned into an iconic. must-be-at part of the whole American Century Golf Championship experience.
Todd Borg shares his 13th Book at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 7:11am
Event Date:
July 29, 2015 - 6:30pm Author Todd Borg returns with Tahoe Blue Fire, his 13th Owen McKenna Tahoe Mystery.
Tahoe Blue Fire is about former pro football player Adam Simms who is suffering Traumatic Brain Injury from his days on the gridiron. When Simms becomes the prime suspect in a series of brutal murders in Tahoe, Detective Owen McKenna can’t tell if Simms is being framed or if he is a diabolical killer who is faking brain injury... He shares his writing techniques and storylines in a very entertaining way.
This is not to be missed.
Book sale and signing to follow. Free.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
SiriusXM holds live Fantasy Football Draft in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 8:44pm
If you have ever been a part of fantasy football, you know the intensity that surrounds the draft. There is strategy, grief, mouthing off, gloating and a whole lot of intense fun.
That was evident Wednesday during the 6th Annual SiriusXM Fantasy Football Draft held live at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe.
Twelve celebrities and SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio hosts spent two hours filling their rosters for the 2015 football season.
Actor/comedian Rob Riggle had the first draft pick and took Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Justin Timberlake already a crowd-pleaser at American Century
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/14/2015 - 10:54pm
Fans of the American Century Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe have grown accustomed to superstars, but the addition of actor, singer, golfer Justin Timberlake may bring a whole new meaning to "celebrity" for many in the galleries.
This is Timberlake's first time playing in the tournament at Edgewood Tahoe. The six handicap avid golfer is getting the attention of many who don't usually follow golf.
The 34-year-old Timberlake will tee off at 9 a.m. on Wednesday with actor Alfonso Ribeiro. The two will be paired with amateur players selected to join them.
A.J. Hawk to fan on 7th hole: I have no problem doing it again
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/14/2015 - 10:49pm
"I have no problem doing it again," said NFL linebacker A.J. Hawk. "I need to find a way to make it better."
Jerome Bettis on the Hall, Celebrity Golf, Football and Mom
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 11:05am
Just a few days before heading to South Lake Tahoe to play in the American Century Golf Championship, former Pittsburg Steeler running back Jerome Bettis was talking golf, about his upcoming induction into the NFL Hall of Fame and how his mom is doing as a cancer survivor.
Hall of Fame honors for former South Lake Tahoe orthopaedic surgeon
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 8:06am
Former South Lake Tahoe orthopaedic surgeon and U.S. Ski Team doctor, J. Richard Steadman, MD, will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame on Friday, July 10th, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. AOSSM Hall of Famers are individuals in the sports medicine community who have contributed immensely and set themselves apart from others in the field.
Juveniles arrested for vandalism of South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2015 - 9:56am
Two juveniles, ages 14 and 15, were arrested for vandalizing South Tahoe High and Mt. Tallac High Schools. The incidents occurred in May and June in the rest rooms at both schools, the STHS football stadium and on the siding of the school.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department says there are more arrests to be made.
At the end of May and beginning of June of this year, kids broke into the rest rooms, started fires with paper towels and toilet paper and destroyed the interiors, tagged the exterior walls of the new wing at the school, and toilet-papered the football stadium.
Justin Timberlake added to lineup of stars at Celebrity Golf
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 7:27am
Justin Timblerlake fans will be thrilled to learn that the multi-talented actor and musical artist will be golfing at this summer's American Century Championship celebrity golf in South Lake Tahoe his summer. He joins superstar athletes and entertainers for the first time this summe. Timberlake is an avid golfer who sports a six handicap and is renowned in the sport for his philanthropic endeavors.
STHS Sober Grad Night tickets on sale; Volunteers needed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 9:48pm
For over 20 years, students at South Tahoe High have been enjoying a safe and sober Grad Night. Committed parents and community members have been working hard to create a "never to forget" and "once in a lifetime: experience for all STHS graduates.
On the afternoon of June 5, the seniors will be walking down the school's football field during graduation ceremonies. That night, they'll be celebrating at Heavenly's California lodge with games, food, fun, a hypnotist, dancing and more until the early hours of the morning of the 6th.
American Century releases list of celebrity golfers to participate in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 5:38pm
Once again, the most popular celebrity golf tournament in the county will be held on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe. The 26th Annual American Century Championship will be held in South Lake Tahoe from July 14-19, 2015 at Edgewood Tahoe.
The list of the 95 participants released resemble the 'A List' of who's who in sports and entertainment, as well as the military. They will all be going after a prize purse of $625,000.
How Leadership Lake Tahoe changed my life
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 11:43am
Since 2003 there has been Leadership Lake Tahoe and a few hundred people can now say they've graduated from this worthwhile program. What started as an annual joint venture between the two Chambers of Commerce that served the South Shore is now a biennial leadership experience.
I was a member of Leadership Lake Tahoe in 2006 and I can say that it changed my life.
Free physicals for South Shore student athletes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 1:58pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2015 - 5:30pm
Barton Health, Tahoe Center for Orthopedics, and Lake Tahoe Unified School District are offering free sports physicals for student athletes.
South Shore students can receive medical and orthopedic screenings from Barton Health’s Tahoe Center for Orthopedics on Monday, June 1 at the South Tahoe High School Blue Gym.
The sports physicals start at 5:30 p.m. with the schedule as follows:
5:30 p.m.: South Tahoe High & Middle School athletes
6:00 p.m.: Pop Warner athletes
6:30 p.m.: Whittell High & Middle School athletes
New football coach headed to South Tahoe High from Lodi
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 6:08pm
Tokay High School (Lodi) football coach and athletic director Louis Franklin announced Monday he will be stepping down at the end of the school year after being offered “an opportunity to join Lake Tahoe Unified School District.”
Franklin, a 2000 Tokay graduate, has been the school’s head football coach since 2007 and the athletic director since 2010, when he replaced Jeff Johnston.
Franklin was 38-46 as Tokay’s head coach, including an 0-4 record in the playoffs, but finished with three winning seasons.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – “It’s Not Worth It!”
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 10:14pm
To save lives and educate all Californians, especially young drivers, about the dangers of distracted driving, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are working together on increased education and enforcement efforts for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and California Teen Safe Driving Week, the first week of April.
Distracted Driving Doesn’t Only Entail Phone Use; mp3s, GPS Systems also Illegal
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/11/2015 - 10:05pm
Fact. Research has found that using a cell phone behind the wheel makes a driver four times more likely to get into a crash serious enough to cause injury.
Fact. When sending or receiving text messaging behind the wheel, a driver’s eyes are off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, equivalent to driving the length of a football field at 65 miles per hours.
Fact. The likelihood of crashes dramatically rise when your actions require a combination of visual, manual and cognitive attention
Chris Cady's Hypnotize Your Valentine Comedy Hypnosis Show
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 9:11pm
Event Date:
February 14, 2015 - 8:00pm This Valentine’s Day you can hypnotize your valentine in hypnotist Chris Cady's Comedy Hypnosis show at the Nugget in Sparkso, NV on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
The show will take place in the Celebrity Showroom starting at 8 p.m.
His show is called, “Chris Cady’s Hypnotize Your Valentine Comedy Hypnosis Show.”
Location
John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks NV
Sparks NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Two South Lake Tahoe financial advisors form new partnership
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/30/2015 - 9:15pmEvent Date:
February 11, 2015 - 4:00pm
Nicholas Abelow, a South Tahoe High graduate, has been named partner at Abelow, Pratt & Associates, LLP. He will be partnered with long time local financial advisor Roger Pratt.
To celebrate the new partnership, the Tahoe Chamber will have a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 4 p.m. There will be a cocktail party to follow until 6 p.m. at the office which is located at 595 Tahoe Keys Blvd Suite A-4 in South Lake Tahoe,
South Tahoe High's new bleachers to include press box, handicapped seating
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/13/2015 - 11:15pm
It's been four years since the plans were first started but the end is now in sight for the installation of new bleachers at South Tahoe High.
A bid was awarded during Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School Board meeting to the Southern Bleacher Company of Texas to remove the 49-year old home side stands and install new ones that are ADA compliant and satisfy the snow loads and safety features required by the state.
Whittell High's Phil Bryant celebrates 705 coaching victories
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/26/2014 - 11:25pm
It's not everyday that you see a high school coach reach the milestone of 700 coaching victories, but Whittell High School's Phil Bryant has done just that. The dual varsity basketball and football coach, Bryant led his basketball team to a win on December 11, making it the 700th time teams he was coaching had a victory.
Since that date, the Warriors have posted wins against Mammoth 72-44, Lee Vining 75-37, Loyalton 74-47, Pyramid Lake 50-46 and Coleville 73-22, bringing Bryant's victory count up to 705.
Candlelight vigil held for Dejon Smith; Tribute at STHS
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:32am
Memories were shared all day Thursday in South Lake Tahoe, from white ribbons and thoughts shared on banners to an evening candlelight vigil.
It marks one week since 14-year old Dejon Smith went missing after spending time with friends during a storm with high winds and rain. His body was found under a fallen tree two days later.
South Tahoe High plans full day of Halloween activities for students
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 9:54pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2014 (All day)
South Tahoe High School has a full day of Halloween activities on Halloween, from costumers during the school day through the final home football game of the season to late night ice skating.
During the School Day
Whittell High football team celebrates Homecoming with win, record now 9-0
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 12:06am
The Whittell Warriors celebrated Homecoming Thursday night with a win over Excel Christian our of Sparks, NV. Their record is now 9-0. The score isn't in yet and will be posted as soon as received.
Next game for the undefeated team from the South Shore October 30 against Virginia City. The home game will start at 7 p.m.
Prep roundup for Whittell and South Tahoe High Schools
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 10:57am
The Whittell Warriors Varsity football team improved their record to 8-0 after a double overtime win over Mineral County on Friday night. The Warriors fell behind in the first quarter 22-8 and went into the locker room at half time trailing 44-22. At the end of regulation play the score was tied at 44 after Whittell came back with two touchdown passes by Colin Buchholtz late in the game. Max Primo's 6 yard rushing TD in overtime was followed by a pass by Buccholtz to Armando Rodgriquez for a touchdown put Whittell on the win column with a final score of 56-50.
South Tahoe High football team gets first win during homecoming celebrations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 10:19am
A pep rally and a parade through South Lake Tahoe started off the South Tahoe High homecoming festivities on Friday afternoon which culminated in a convincing win on the gridiron for the varsity Viking football team.
Looking for their first win during the 2014 football season, South Tahoe took their 0-6 record to the field against the team from Dayton. They scored 28 unanswered points after Dayton started off the game with a safety.
Division iA Standings
School Name League W-L Pct. PF PA overall W-L
Churchill County 6-0 1.000 269 65 6-1
South Tahoe High Homecoming Parade and Game Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 8:53pm
South Tahoe High has been celebrating Homecoming Week since last Saturday's dance. Each day this week has seen students dressing up according to the day's theme. Monday was Farmers and Agriculture, Tuesday was Beach Bum Day, Wednesday was Hollywood, Thursday was Tacky Tourist and Blue And Gold Day on Friday wraps up the week.
Hockey players from around the world playing for Lake Tahoe Blue this year
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/23/2014 - 11:43pm
Did you know that South Lake Tahoe has a professional ice hockey team? The Lake Tahoe Blue are members of the Western States Hockey League and host teams from across the country at their home ice, the Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
If you were at the South Tahoe High football game last weekend you would have caught a glimpse of the team as they rooted on the Vikings.
South Tahoe High reunion this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 11:30pm
A multi-class reunion for South Tahoe High is being held in South Lake Tahoe this weekend.
The All Class Reunion held a meet and greet on Friday evening at Mo's, followed by a football game at the high school. The Class of 1964 started the reunion celebrations with their 50th Reunion dinner Thursday night at Tep's Villa Roma.
On Saturday, September 13 there is a breakfast followed by a tour of South Tahoe High at 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Student Union.
Dinner and Dance Saturday night back at Mo's Place at the Super 8 Motel. The evening gets under way at 4 p.m.
Changes on the South Shore: Hotel adds convention space and turns post office into ballroom
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 9:29pm
Editor's note: This is part of a series on all of the change going on in South Lake Tahoe. We'll be updating you with photos and news.
The Bijou Post Office has remained vacant since closing a couple of years ago, but it will soon see new life as an extension of the Beach Retreat & Lodge as a ballroom. The 5,000 square foot space should be opened by late January, 2015. Hotel guests will be transported to the ballroom or many may choose to walk the short distance.
South Tahoe loses at Spring Creek, Whittel beats Excel Christian
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/07/2014 - 7:54pm
The Whittell Warriors have started their 2014 season much like they ended 2013, winning. The Varsity football team beat Excel Christian on Saturday by a score of 38-14, bringing their record to 2-0.
Senior Jake Sharp scored two touchdowns and carried the ball 14 times for a gain of 63 yards. Freshman Corey Huber scored once, ran for 109 yards on 13 carries. Huber also ran in an extra point and was on the receiving end of another.
El Dorado County Sheriff Deputies and Officers to star in own reality show
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/04/2014 - 10:02pm
Sheriffs....El Dorado County is a new television show staring the men and women of the Sheriff's Department. Fox40 and Foothill 7 Television have filmed 26 episodes so far, the first of which airs on Saturday, September 20 on Fox and Fox 40.
Viewers will follow the real officers and deputies of the department as they are involved in drug busts, Meth lab raids and pulling over drivers under the influence. You never know who you might see on an episode, perhaps a neighbor or two?
High school sports kick off their first weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 9:13pm
Are you ready for some football? Friday Night Lights are underway once again as the South Tahoe High Vikings take on the El Dorado Cougars on August 29. The JV game starts at 4:30 p.m. and Varsity starts at 7 p.m.
Viking Coach Kevin Hennessee has five seniors on his team, 24 juniors and two sophomores.
Both the Boy's and Girl's Cross County teams head to Shadow Mountain Park in Sparks for their meets.
On Saturday, the South Tahoe Girls Soccer teams take to the field. The Vikings host Montgomery in an 11 a.m. JV game and 1 p.m. Varsity match up.
South Tahoe High football team's 2014 schedule
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/20/2014 - 1:42pm
The South Tahoe High Viking's varsity football team opens their 2014 season on Friday, August 29.
Here is the schedule. All games start at 7 p.m. and home games are all played at the South Tahoe field located at 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Friday, Aug 29, 2014
Home against El Dorado High School
Friday, Sep 5, 2014
Away vs. Spring Creek
Friday, Sep 12, 2014
Home against Fernley
Friday, Sep 19, 2014
Home against Churchill County
Friday, Sep 26, 2014
Away vs. Lowry
Friday, Oct 3, 2014
Away vs. Wooster
Friday, Oct 10, 2014
Home against Dayton
2014 Gene Upshaw Scholarship awarded to Whittell High student Melissa Petty
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 6:27pm
George Whittell High School student Melissa Petty of Stateline, NV. was announced as the recipient for the sixth annual Gene Upshaw Scholarship Award at this year’s American Century Championship. Petty’s essay about her hard work in the classroom, her sports, her faith and goodwill helped secure the scholarship valued at $5,000. Petty plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno and pursue a bachelor’s degree in science.
Mark Rypien wins closest to the hole contest; Winnings go to Tahoe Fund
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/19/2014 - 10:20pm
On July 18th 15 of some of the world’s most legendary athletes and entertainers competed in Lake Tahoe for the Korbel Closest-to-the-Pin Challenge as part of the American Century Championship, currently being played at the Edgewood Golf Course. NFL Former Pro Bowl Quarterback Mark Rypien who was the inaugural tournament champion took home the title after teeing off from Hole 17 and placing his ball just seven feet away from the pin winning a $5,000 donation for The Tahoe Fund from the Korbel Toast Life® Foundation.
Kindergarten, middle school and high school registration for South Lake Tahoe schools in August
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/19/2014 - 8:21pm
Registration for kindergarten at South Lake Tahoe schools will be held on August 4th. South Tahoe Middle School registration for new students will be held on August 12 and for new students at South Tahoe High August 11-14.
The first day of school is August 25th.
Joe Theismann wins Korbel's 8th Annual Celebrity Spray Off at Edgewood Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 10:31pm
Champagne was flowing on the 18th tee Friday as 29 of the celebrity golfers participating in the 25th Annual American Century Championship proved their skill in something other than golf.
As celebrity superstars prepared to tee off on the 18th hole, Korbel challenged them to show off their best champagne celebration skills as part of the Celebrity Spray-Off. Former NFL MVP Joe Theismann took home top honors after he popped the cork on a bottle of Korbel and his cork traveled the furthest distance - 87ft.
Celebrities open up about Manziel, heros, autographs and American Century Celebrity Golf
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/17/2014 - 9:50pm
Three former football players joined the local Rotary clubs for breakfast on Thursday morning, sharing their honest feelings on many subjects from family to Johnny Manziel. Tahoe Douglas Rotary and South Lake Tahoe Rotary Clubs invited Marshall Faulk, Trent Dilfer and Sterling Sharpe to their joint meeting at MontBleu.
On Johnny Manziel
Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic Brings Out the Stars July 13-14
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 6:04pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2014 - 9:00am
NFL Hall of Fame members Marcus Allen and Mike Haynes will join Cy Young winner Vida Blue and other sports stars at the 6th Annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at Gray's Crossing in Truckee July 13 to 14.
The tournament is held to pay tribute to Hall of Famer and former Oakland Raider and Lake Tahoe resident Gene Upshaw and raise funds for cancer programs and traumatic brain injuries. Upshaw golfed often at the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe before his sudden death from pancreatic cancer in 2008, just 3 days after being diagnosed.
South Tahoe Pop Warner Cheer & Football Sign Ups
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 8:27am
Though it's still baseball season, plans have been forming for the 2014 fall season of Pop Warner Football & Cheer.
Sign ups start Tuesday, May 27. Players have three opportunities to sign up, tonight, June 17 and June 19.
The program if open to boys and girls ages 5-14 (must be 5 as of 08/01/14 to age 14 as of 08/01/14).
Graduating Seniors at South Tahoe High No Longer Required to Buy Caps & Gowns
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 11:17pm
Walking down the aisle on the South Tahoe High School football field is a long standing tradition for graduating seniors.
While that tradition is in tact, the way caps and gowns are handled are changing.
Changes in the California Education Code - EC 49010(a) - now classify the graduation ceremonies as a educational activity which mandates students can no longer be charged a fee for the required cap and gown purchase.
Supervisor Candidate Kenny Curtzwiler: Stop With the Bleeding of Our Financial Resources
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/04/2014 - 6:56am
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor. We will be posting them in the order received.
1) What do you see as the Number 1 issue facing residents of District 5? Outside consultants, developers and various other alphabet agency’s telling us the same thing over and over again on what we need. The County and community has already done the work on what decisions need to be made with the final decisions being made by the residents of our area.
NFL, MLB Greats and Winter Olympic Stars Tee it Up for 6th Annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf CLassic
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/20/2014 - 7:40pm
Gene Upshaw’s legacy has reached far beyond his stellar NFL playing career and his years as the leader of the NFL Players Association. It has touched a community in Truckee/North Lake Tahoe where a state of the art cancer center bears his name.
