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Another suspicious fire on the South Shore, this time in Rabe Meadows
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 5:16pm
A series of fires along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe are still under investigation and have caused some concern among residents. The most recent one, on Tuesday, burned a portion of grass at Rabe Meadow near Kahle Drive at Stateline.
The fire, which burned a patch 30 feet by 40 feet, was reported at 10:13 a.m. Both Tahoe Douglas Fire Department and the US Forest Service responded.
Douglas County to hold public meetings to discuss stormwater issues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 2:24pm
Douglas County is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to discuss stormwater issues specific to geographic areas in Douglas County and to explain how a stormwater management program and utility fee might work. A presentation will be given at each meeting and will include recommendations from the Citizen’s Flood Task Force, examples of how a stormwater management program could work, and staff will be collecting public input.
Housing in South Lake Tahoe: Is it affordable?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 11:48pm
Many conversations around South Lake Tahoe center around affordable housing, but the community isn't alone in this topic.
Nevada Governor visits Lake Tahoe for Tahoe Beach Club groundbreaking
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 8:22pm
"It's going to be an interesting journey," then-TRPA director Juan Palma told Bob Mecay back in 2002. Little did Mecay know then that it would take until 2016 to see completion of that journey.
Mecay, President of Tahoe Beach Club, unveiled the end of the journey in a beachfront groundbreaking ceremony Monday in a spot that will see 143 condominium residences, a private beach club, two to five-bedroom condominiums, a private pier, lakefront clubhouse, health club, spa and pool.
Kingsbury Middle School sold to Glenbrook company
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 7:10pm
The Douglas County School District has found a buyer for the old Kingsbury Middle School which had been on the market since 2012. The school board voted to accept a $3.15 million offer on the property from Lake Parkway LLC, a corporation listed in Zephyr Cove, Nev.
DCSD closed Kingsbury Middle School on 1900 Echo Drive in Stateline in the 2008-2009 school year due to low enrollment at the schools at the lake. The school site had an original price tag of $4 million.
"This is wonderful news," said DCSD Board President Ross Chichester.
Farmers Markets return to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 1:18pm
It is time for farmer's markets to return to South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, the first two set to start Friday, June 3.
On Friday, the popular Ski Run Blvd market opens for their seventh season at 3:00 p.m. Food, crafts, fruit and vegetables will be featured in the middle of the block in front of Blue Angel Cafe. This market will be on all Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through September 30. For more information, visit their website www.skirunfarmersmarket.com.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 10:22am
The weather is starting to clear and temperatures are warming up, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Don't forget, when you are coming or going from the Lake Tahoe Basin, check out the Caltrans message board at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. Click on "Options" and "message boards." This handy tool shows you the exact time it takes to get from town over the mountain so you can stay longer and avoid the traffic!
Here is a list of some of the things to do on the South side:
Lake Tahoe Summer Kick Off Car and Bike Show at the Heavenly Village
Google research van staying an extra day on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 9:30pm
The Google Research Van started off in North Carolina and made its way across the country with eight stops in Atlanta, Colorado, Utah, Reno and, of course, the South Lake Tahoe/Stateline area.
Research was conducted at each stop to determine how people use Google products, and what users are looking for in the future.
Google research van to make a stop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 7:23am
Event Date:
April 21, 2016 - 1:00pm
Google wants to get a better idea of how people use their products, so it put a few researchers inside a van and sent them off to drive around the country to find out. That van makes a stop in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kahle Community Center.
The local community is invited to stop by and provide feedback on Google products, and for doing so, get Google swag or Starbucks gift cards as a thank you.
USFS seeks public comment on Burke Creek restoration project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/03/2016 - 7:08pm
The U.S. Forest Service seeks input on their draft environmental assessment for the restoration for the Burke Creek Highway 50 Crossing and Realignment Project.
The first two phases of the proposed project would restore the Burke Creek channel and adjacent marsh, reduce the amount of sediment that flows into nearby Lake Tahoe and reduce the potential for flooding on U.S. Highway 50.
Easter Egg hunts Friday, Saturday and Sunday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
March 26, 2016 (All day)
"Egg"citing week ahead for the younger residents, with Easter Egg hunts schedule around the South Shore.
The Tahoe Douglas Firefighter's Association will host their annual Tot Egg Hunt at Kahle Community Center on Friday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m. for kids ages 0 to 6. The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs outside and the kids can climb on fire trucks during the event. Inside there will be a bounce house, indoor playground and refreshments. Bring a basket to collect eggs and a camera. Gym is open until 1:00 p.m.
Remaining residents asked to move; Tahoe Beach Club ready to break ground
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 4:00pm
The remaining tenants at the Tahoe Shore Mobile Home Park at Stateline, Nev., have been given 90 days to find new housing now that owners of the Tahoe Beach Club will be breaking ground on a 20-acre luxury lakefront condominium project.
This announcement should come as no surprise to the people who own or rent the mobile homes since they were originally told in 2003 that they would have to move so the project could be built.
The Tahoe Beach Club has been 14 years in the making and now it looks like the first shovels will be moving dirt at the new lakeside development by June, 2016.
Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 1:11pm
The South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night Task Force would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our annual event for the graduating seniors such a success! The kids loved the evening and it couldn't have been made possible if you weren't a part of it.
American Century donates $55,500 to Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 11:56pm
Thirty South Lake Tahoe non-profits were given a share of $55,600 on Thursday, bringing the total the American Century Golf Championships have donated to the community this year to $107,100.
Buckeye Creek project on Douglas County Planning Commission agenda Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 3:24pm
Much like the lake side of El Dorado County and the west slope don’t always see eye to eye, the Douglas County portion at the lake, and the valley residents are in the same situation.
The topic currently at the forefront is Buckeye Creek Reservoir, located in the eastern portion of Douglas County. BLM has most of the land in this undeveloped area, and the Douglas County Sewer Improvement District (DCSID) owns 1,001 of those acres.
Family and pet-friendly Halloween fun in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2015 (All day)
Halloween on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe will have something for all ages. Here are some activities for kids:
Lego Block Party at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 10 a.m. - Design, build, invent with Legos! Join us as we build with Legos and Duplo blocks. The whole family is welcome. Your Lego creation will be displayed in the library until next month’s Block Party when the fun begins again. All blocks will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Graffiti vandals tag signage on bike trail through Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 8:03pm
Vandals were busy this week in Rabe Meadow on the South Shore, defacing the new bike trail railings and signage throughout the historic meadow.
Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) are working on the case, saying they see this type of tagging every summer. Surveillance cameras have lead to the arrest of perpetrators on several other cases and they hope that leads will come in on this case as well.
Local families present inaugural Rock Tahoe Half Marathon
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 10:34pm
The inaugural Rock Tahoe Half Marathon will bring approximately 5,000 people
including runners, friends, and family to South Lake Tahoe this weekend as they Run, Rock, and Recover in this one of a kind event.
On Saturday, June 20, 2,000 runners will take off along the 13.1-mile course from Spooner Summit and wind their way down Highway 50 along the East Shore of Lake Tahoe to the finish line at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe. The course will also take runners off the highway along the newly completed forest bike path from Round Hill Pines to Kahle Drive.
Weekly farmers markets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 7:52am
Rows of fresh fruit, vegetables, coffee, food, flowers and local goods including soap and books will be featured at the South Lake Tahoe Farmers' Markets on Tuesdays all summer.
The Tuesday market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is operated by El Dorado County Farmers' Markets and is held at the American Legion located at 2732 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe yoga class to raise funds for Nepal earthquake victims
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2015 - 9:42pm
Event Date:
May 5, 2015 - 6:30pm
Long time local resident Susan Glasson will be holding a benefit yoga class to help raise funds to support the thousands of victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal.
The class will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kahle Community Center on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra awards grants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 7:58pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra recently awarded 14 worthy organizations, projects, and programs with funding from their Community Grant program. The mission of the organization is to “Strengthen and enhance the lives of women and youth in our community and the world.”
The following organizations/programs/projects best aligned with this mission according the the Soroptimists: Between Horses and Humans, Bijou Kindergarten Adventure Introduction, Bijou 5th Grade Enrichment Field Trip, Health Talents
What to do in Lake Tahoe When There Isn't Much Snow? Bike or Hike at Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/24/2015 - 9:46pm
The following originally ran in South Tahoe Now on January 21, 2014 as part of a series of stories about winter activities when there isn't much snow:
Since there is a lack of snow through the Sierra Nevada, visitors and locals in the Lake Tahoe basin are enjoying things that are normally reserved for the summer months.
Babe Ruth 2015 Registration
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/17/2015 - 4:50pm
It is now time to sign up to play in the 2015 Babe Ruth season in South Lake Tahoe.
The next sign updates will be on January 21 and 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Center, February 5 and 25 at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and then again at the Ice Arena at the same time on March 5.
Tryouts will then be held on Sunday March 22 and 29 at 10 a.m.
The Babe Ruth League is expecting a six team with with 12 players on each team. Joining the players on each roster will be a Manager, Coach and Assistant Coach (a Varsity Player).
STNLL 2015 Baseball Registration
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
January 27, 2015 - 5:30pm Even though the calendar still says winter, it's time to sign up for little league. Registration for the 2015 South Tahoe National Little League season will be held on three upcoming dates.
In-person registration will be held at Kahle Community Center on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Tahoe Ice Arena on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at Tahoe Valley Elementary School on Monday, Feb. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tahoe Derby Dames looking for more roller derby skaters
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 12:35am
The Tahoe Derby Dames are entering their eight season as South Lake Tahoe's all-female amateur flat track roller derby league and they're looking for skaters to join them, no matter what the experience level is.
They represent a wide variety of backgrounds and professions as they strive to serve as positive role models for young girls in the community while introducing Lake Tahoe to an up and coming, family friendly sport.
All skating abilities are invited to join in "Modern Womens Flat Track Roller Derby"
Ski Club still sliding after 50 years!
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/21/2014 - 9:02am
Event Date:
December 6, 2014 (All day) Zephyr Cove Ski Club is a non-profit organization of parent volunteers who enjoy working with youth in the community to help them learn how to ski and snowboard with the help and skills of Heavenly Ski School. ZCSC is associated with Douglas County Parks and Recreation and the Douglas County School District. Our purpose is to provide an affordable, fun and safe skiing and snowboarding experience for the children of our community.
Grand opening for Douglas County Community and Senior Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/19/2014 - 9:58pm
Event Date:
December 6, 2014 - 1:00pm
A brand new, 83,225 sq ft community and senior center will be unveiled December 6. The $16.9 million center was expected to open in February, 2015 but construction is ahead of schedule.
Billed as something to serve the community from cradle to grave, the Douglas County Community and Senior Center located across the street from Lampe Park in Gardnerville, NV will have a senior center with a dining room for 300 people, administrative offices, senior day care, health nurse office, preschool, activity rooms, fitness and workout areas and gymnasiums.
Celebrity Golf Tournament gives over $115,000 to local causes and charities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 7:39pm
South Lake Tahoe non-profits were awarded $48,000 during the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board meeting today. The 22 groups were each given between $1,000 and $3,000. The LTVA, in partnership with NBC Sports and American Century Investments, previously directed an additional $67,200 through on-site volunteer organizations and other efforts during tournament week to area high schools, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe Booster Club, Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe, and the Gene Upshaw Scholarship
Family friendly treats for Halloween
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 11:15pm
There are several safe trick or treat events going on around the South Shore on Halloween as well as thousands of homes to visit along city streets. Rain is expected as the sun sets so dress warm, stay dry, be safe and have fun!
Halloween Cove returns to the Beach Retreat & Lodge located at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Kids will go from room to room getting treats, enjoy face painting, games, photos and music. Head for the courtyard of the hotel. It goes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and it's free.
Single car accident at Stateline claims the life of an Oregon man
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 10:37pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the names of the people involved in a single car accident in Stateline on Friday morning.
NHP Troopers responded to the 8 a.m. rollover accident near Kahle Drive. Crash investigations show that 71-year-old Larry Dean Wells was driving a blue Hyundai eastbound on U.S. Highway 50 when the car left the roadway, struck a tree and rolled over.
The Tahoe Fund raises $750,000 in donations to start Incline Village to Sand Harbor Bike Path
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/14/2014 - 9:14pm
The Lake Tahoe Bikeway which will one day go around the lake got one step closer with the news that funding is now in place for a scenic section on the North Shore. The Incline Village to Sand Harbor bike path will be started next spring due to garnering enough donations from private investors.
The Tahoe Fund announced they have received $750,000 in donations that will trigger more than 12 million dollars in public funds from federal, state and local governments.
Roots and Wings Preschool at Kahle Community Center Earns Five Star Rating
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:15pm
Roots and Wings Preschool is the first preschool in the state of Nevada to earn a five star rating from the state's quality review program, Silver State Stars.
The preschool is located at the Kahle Community Center in Stateline, Nevada.
Fire Investigators Say Arsonist Started Four Brush Fires Along Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 11:11pm
Lake Tahoe fire officials, the U.S. Forest Service and Douglas County authorities are investigating a number of intentionally set brush fires lit near four hiking trails in the Stateline and Zephyr Cove areas.
In the past two weeks, four separate small brush fires have been started off of hiking trails, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks. Because of the nature of the fires, they are believed to have been started by the same person or persons, Brooks added.
Free Tennis Clinic for Local Kids at Zephyr Cove Tennis Center
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 11:30pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 15 2014 .
June 14, 2014 - 11:30am
June 15, 2014 - 11:30am
There will be a free tennis clinic for all local children at the Zephyr Cove Tennis Club on Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15. The event is being sponsored by the Douglas County Parks and Recreation, Coyote Grill and the tennis club.
The clinic is open to all Lake Tahoe basin kids ages 8 and older.
Advocates from Stateline Fight to Keep Lake Vista Apartments as Affordable Housing
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/13/2014 - 10:20pm
Lake Vista Apartments is a 4.6 acre, 64-unit deed restricted affordable housing project on lower Kingsbury Grade in Stateline, Nevada. It was built in 2000 under a special agreement with the TRPA to replenish the Nevada side's affordable housing stock after the number of units at the complex on Kahle Drive was dramatically reduced in order to restore the meadow. The complex was built on a USDA affordable housing tax credit program which specified a minimum of 15 years of affordable housing use.
Easter Egg Hunt at LTCC Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 8:01am
Event Date:
April 19, 2014 - 10:30am
The 47th annual South Lake Tahoe community Easter egg hunt will be held at Lake Tahoe Community College on Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m.
The South Tahoe Optimist Club is hosting the event which will hide 2,500 eggs throughout the parking lot near the college gym.
Children will be sorted by age group and an area will also be designated for children with special needs. Prizes will be handed out.
10:30 am Easter Costume Parade
10:45 am Easter Bonnet Contest
11:00 am Egg Hunt by Age Group (Don’t be late and bring a basket or sack to hold your eggs!)
What to do in Lake Tahoe When There Isn't Much Snow? Bike or Hike at Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 12:19pm
Since there is a lack of snow through the Sierra Nevada, visitors and locals in the Lake Tahoe basin are enjoying things that are normally reserved for the summer months.
Free Bus Rides in South Lake Tahoe Until January 5
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 12:11am
Passengers will be riding Blue GO buses along Highway 50 for free through January 5. Routes 50 and 53 run from the "Y" to the Kahle Community Center from 5 am to 11 pm.
Tahoe Transportation District is offering the free rides to keep cars off the road during the higher traffic holiday season and to show riders how they can help the South Lake Tahoe air quality and to see how convenient, comfortable and affordable the bus system is.
Community Insight on Recreation and Tourism Sought in Upcoming South Lake Tahoe Workshops
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2013 - 9:44pm
A visioning round table in South Lake Tahoe will discuss the role that outdoor recreation plays in enhancing tourism and community livability in South Lake Tahoe. All residents are invited to either workshop to share their insights about parks, recreation, trails, events and programs so that recreation opportunities can improve on the South Shore.
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Workshops for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2013 - 7:10pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2013 - 6:30pm
El Dorado County, Douglas County, and the City of South Lake Tahoe are hosting two community workshops on December 11-12, 2013 to discuss the role that outdoor recreation plays in enhancing tourism and community livability for the South Shore. This is a great opportunity for residents to share their insights about parks, recreation, trails, events and programs, so that recreation opportunities can be improved in the future.
American Century Golf Championship Distributes Over $145,000 to Local Non-Profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 5:54pm
Twenty-eight area nonprofits were awarded $85,000 in donations from the 2013 American Century Championship. In a ceremony on Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed the checks through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
Halloween Fun in South Lake Tahoe Starts This Weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 10:37am
Halloween is always a celebration in South Lake Tahoe and this year is no different. Even though the actual holiday is on Thursday, October 31, the parties and celebrations start in town this weekend. Here is an overview on all that is happening:
Halloween Dance with the Tahoe Dance Band - at the Senior Center on Friday, October 25. The 17 piece dance band will perform big band music, food, drink, costume prizes. 7:30 - 10 pm. $10.
Friday Farmer's Market Moves to Lakeside for October
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 1:27pm
Event Date:
October 4, 2013 - 3:00pm
The popular farmer's market held on Fridays all summer long at Kahle Park has moved to Lakeside Inn & Casino for the month of October. Enjoy the farm treats from 3 pm to 6 pm as well as live music, a beer garden and more.
For the first market on October 4, enjoy the bluegrass sounds by a fantastic band, Merrygold, who recently won a contest held by the recording studio owned by Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead.
For more information: FridayEveningMarket@yahoo.com, (775) 339-1203. www.FridayEveningMarket.com.
Barton Wellness Lecture: Shoulder Injuries and Treatment Options
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/02/2013 - 8:20amEvent Date:
October 23, 2013 - 6:00pm
Barton Wellness Lecture, “Shoulder Injuries and Treatment Options” – Dr. Kyle Swanson October 23 from 6:00 – 7:00p.m.
Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV
-Arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tears
-Treatment options for shoulder arthritis
Attend any four of Barton’s Wellness Lectures by November to be entered into a drawing for an iPad (value not to exceed $500). Questions? Call 530-543-5537. Visit bartonhealth.org/lecture for the most up-to-date lecture information.
Barton Wellness Lecture: Women’s Health Issues Understanding Your Options
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/02/2013 - 8:17amEvent Date:
October 2, 2013 - 6:00pm
Barton Wellness Lecture, “Women’s Health Issues: Understanding Your Options” – Dr. John Missanelli and Chris Kozlowski, Physical Therapist
October 2 from 6:00 – 7:00p.m.
Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV
-Understanding pelvic prolapse
-Learn new strengthening exercises
-Uterine fibroids, endometriosis and other health concerns
-Treatment options including robotic daVinci surgery
Barton Wellness Lecture: 'Men’s Health – Live and Love Longer'
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 2:09amEvent Date:
September 4, 2013 - 6:00pm
September's Barton Wellness Lecture is “Men’s Health – Live and Love Longer” presented by Dr. Paula Crenshaw.
The lecture will be on Sept. 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Center (295 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, Nev.)
Learn:
-How to help prevent heart disease and why does it strike earlier in men?
-Eating well, when all you want is steak.
-New evidence in prevention of cancer.
-Prostate cancer-new advice on screening, prevention and treatment.
-Keeping your sex life healthy.
New bicycle path part of plan to connect all of Lake Tahoe with trails
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 4:58pm
A one-mile section of new multi-use path at Stateline, Nev., near the South Shore casinos, was unveiled to the public Thursday, June 20, 2013, marking the beginning of what will eventually become a system of trails that circumnavigates the lake.
Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series to focus on causes and treatments for hip pain
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:48pmEvent Date:
June 5, 2013 - 6:00pm
Causes and Treatment of Hip Pain, Dr. Robert Rupp will discuss hip tendinitis, bursitis and arthritis, along with sciatic nerve compression and treatment options such as hip arthroscopy and anterior hip replacement.
June 5, 2013, 6:00 – 7:00pm, Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV. Call 543-5537 or visit bartonhealth.org for information.
Farmers’ market season arrives in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 2:35am
Fresh produce is about to arrive on the South Shore – and it doesn’t involve a grocery store.
The farmers’ market season begins Friday at Kahle Community Park in Stateline. This is the first market to open in the area. It will be one of three on the South Shore.
Minden man jailed for making bomb threat, DUI at South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 10:22am
Douglas County Sheriff's Office authorities have arrested a 29-year-old Minden man for making a bomb threat during a traffic stop late Saturday at Highway 50 and Kahle Drive.
At 10:58 p.m. a Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a black Dodge SRT8 at Hwy 50 and Kahle Drive, said Sgt. Pat Brooks.
The driver, Adam Smith, 29, of Minden was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. At the time, deputies noticed a wire from the front seat to the trunk. They asked Smith about the wire and, he told them, “It’s a bomb.”
