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Olympian David Wise joins in on inaugural Gift of Literacy event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/26/2018 - 9:17am
"Choose joy, even in hard times," two-time Olympic gold medal winner David Wise told students form the Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School on May 25.
Wise had just shared his children's book "Very Bear and The Butterfly" with kindergarten and first grade students from the school who were on the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) campus for a day of literacy.
Karin Holmes named permanent principal at Sierra House
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 7:04pm
Karin Holmes can now take the "Interim Principal" off her name tag and add "Principal."
During last week's Lake Tahoe Unified School District(LTUSD) Board of Trustees meeting, the new position was made official.
"We're fortunate to have Karin Holmes," said LTUSD Superintendent Dr. James Tarwater. "She is an outstanding educator."
In July 2017, Holmes was given the interim principal job at Sierra House Elementary after Ryan Galles left the district for a job in Vacaville.
Four vying for El Dorado County Supervisor, District 5
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 10:51pm
There are four people running for El Dorado County Supervisor for the 5th District on June 5: Incumbent Sue Novasel and challengers Kenny Curtzwiler, Norma Santiago and Jeffrey Spencer. The 5th District covers Pollock Pines to South Lake Tahoe and Tahoma.
South Tahoe Now asked each candidate the same questions, and here are all of their answers, exactly as they were presented to us.
Sue Novasel
Occupation: El Dorado County Supervisor – District V
Past political history:
2015 – Present: County Supervisor, District V
Barton Foundation to give away $50,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/11/2018 - 5:58pm
The Barton Foundation will be awarding $50,000 in grant funding to improve community health. As part of Barton Health’s commitment to community health and collaboration, this annual grant cycle provides funding for programs and services that positively impact the health of the local community. Applications are being accepted through May 31, 2018.
Grant criteria and the application can be found online at bartonhealth.org/grants, and for more information contact Marty Chartraw at 530.543.5784.
Inaugural "Bikes for Kids" program in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 5:19pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2018 - 11:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Association and Police Officers Association have joined forces and will be giving away 25 bicycles to pre-selected youth on Saturday, May 19 at the Bijou Bike Park.
Along with a bike, the 25 youth will also receive bike helmets from the California Highway Patrol.
This is the first annual “Bikes for Kids” program that the fire and police agencies are hosting in partnership with the California Highway Patrol and the youth advocate for Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
South Tahoe High gets good news - Fully accredited until 2022
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 6:00pm
South Tahoe High School received great news from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Commission with confirmation that the school is fully accredited through June 2022. When the accreditation team left the campus in March they had nothing but glowing reports for the staff and school, but the final decision was mailed to the school May 3.
First/second grade winners at 34th annual Kiwanis / Katey Fagan Spelling Bee
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 5:43pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe held their 34th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, with students from the four South Lake Tahoe elementary schools taking part: Tahoe Valley, Sierra House, Bijou and Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet.
The students from the Magnet School won first place in the 1st/2ndh grade division at the bee which is now named the Katey Fagan Spelling Bee in honor of a local Kiwanian who died in 2017.
Bijou won 3rd/4th grades and the Magnet School also won grade 5.
34th annual Kiwanis / Katey Fagan Spelling Bee in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 8:56am
The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe held their 34th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, with students from the four South Lake Tahoe elementary schools taking part: Tahoe Valley, Sierra House, Bijou and Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet.
The students from the Magnet School won first place in the 5th grade division at the bee which is now named the Katey Fagan Spelling Bee in honor of a local Kiwanian who died in 2017.
Bijou won 3/4 grades and the Magnet School also won grades 1/2.
Local teachers honored as community heroes by Tahoe Douglas Rotary
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 2:29pm
The Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club held their annual Community Heroes Awards luncheon at the MontBleu Resort on Friday, April 27. In the past the club has honored firefighters, law enforcement and dispatch employees. This year, the awards went to local teachers from five schools: Whittell High School, South Tahoe High School, South Tahoe Middle School, Bijou Community School, Sierra House Elementary and Zephyr Cove Elementary.
Whittell High School: The winner is Susan Van Doren who has taught Engligh and Computer Science. She has taught for 20 years.
Dual enrollment, calendar changes and free tuition focus of LTCC-LTUSD meeitng
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 2:00pm
The annual joint board meeting with the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) to discuss common goal strategies was held Tuesday, will innovative programs and successes highlighted.
Two colleges to be housed in LTCC University Center in Fall 2018
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 9:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students will soon be able to graduate from South Tahoe High, move into Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) for their associate degree, then head over to the new Lisa Maloff University Center for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts, Global Business Management, Psychology, and possibly in the near future, Ski Resort Management.
Sierra Nevada College was the first school to offer four-year degrees at LTCC, and now there will be another.
Angel of Tahoe strikes again: Large donation headed to Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 3:20pm
Lisa Maloff, whose name is synonymous with gracious donations to the South Lake Tahoe community, has once again thrown her financial support behind a local need.
Maloff has given the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe $500,000 to get started on a new building, but she won't be stopping there.
Leadership Lake Tahoe holds STEAM event at Lake Tahoe Aleworx
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 10:23am
Event Date:
May 10, 2018 - 5:00pm
The Tahoe Chamber’s Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2018 invites the Tahoe community to join them for their event "Putting the Lens on STEAM Learning" to raise much needed funds to elevate STEAM Learning in Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) elementary schools.
Letter: South Lake Tahoe’s 2nd annual People’s Climate March
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:15pm
Climate change is the defining issue of our time. We are bombarded daily by those who seek to divide us on the issue of climate change. Those that sow the seeds of division understand the climate science and the catastrophic impacts if it goes unchecked, but yet they still work tirelessly and at great expense to keep us apart and create doubt.
The decades long campaign to mislead the public on climate change was done so for one very simple reason, to ensure the profits of a very select few at the cost of “we.”
Kudos: Drug Store Project successful due to community partnerships
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 7:18pm
If you had walked onto the LTCC campus on Tuesday, April 3, you would have never guessed that there were 325 6th grade youth and 220 agency and volunteer workers throughout the corridors, all learning information on how and why to keep themselves safe from drugs. “Choices, what are yours?” was the theme of our efforts in keeping our youth drug free. With the country’s attitudes and norms about drug use changing, times are even more difficult for our kids.
Another step towards South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 1:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be an ordinance regulating the retail sale of cannabis in South Lake Tahoe, that is certain, but when it will be in place is uncertain.
During a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday afternoon and evening, several areas were discussed from zoning to processes, and many were narrowed down enough so the acting City Attorney, Sergio Rudin, can bring a draft back at the April 17 council meeting. If there are no major changes that document can be voted on as a "first reading" with an ordinance 30 days later.
Glowing reviews for South Tahoe High as accreditation team finishes visit
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 5:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The three member visiting accreditation committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) finished up their review at South Tahoe High School (STHS) today, parting with very positive comments about their experience.
"It is amazing what I've seen in two years," said Cheryl Townsend, Director of The Reach School in Sebastapol, Calif., and the only member of the accreditation team that originally reviewed the school in 2016. "There is a great level of intensity and quality at this school, give yourselves a hand."
Most Lake Tahoe area schools are closed, LTCC open
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 7:16am
It is a snow day for most Lake Tahoe area schools.
A list of closures:
Lake Tahoe Unified Schools are closed
All Washoe County Schools are closed
Zephyr Cove Elementary is closed
Schools in the Tahoe Truckee School District are closed
Pollock Pines Elementary School District schools are closed
All Truckee Meadows Community College campuses are closed
Lake Tahoe Community College is open. For any additional updates students are staff are asked to check their social media pages.
Juvenile arrested after allegedly making threats at South Tahoe Middle School
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 6:19pm
A South Tahoe Middle School student was arrested after allegedly making threats to bring a gun to the school's dance Friday night and harm students.
Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) made contact with the young man at his home. The residence was searched and at this time it is believed that he did not have access to any firearms.
Due to the nature of the threats, and the number of other students who were placed in fear by them, the male juvenile was arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Juvenile Treatment Center on Criminal Threats, a felony.
Meyers traffic plan has some success after first weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 9:21pm
If you drive through Meyers on a Sunday you've most likely come across gridlock traffic through the neighborhoods as vehicles trying to head west after their South Lake Tahoe weekend look for the quickest route, courtesy of smart phone apps.
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel held a Town Hall meeting on February 28, providing a forum for residents, law enforcement and staff to discuss solutions. One suggestion that came out of that meeting was put into place on Sunday, March 4 and was fairly successful.
Lake Tahoe area schools closed Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 8:13am
Students around the Lake Tahoe basin are going to enjoy another Snow Day on Friday. The following closures are in place:
Lake Tahoe Unified: For the safety of our students and staff
All Schools Will be CLOSED today due to Road and Continuing Blizzard conditions.
All school activities are cancelled unless notified otherwise.
All Douglas County School District schools are CLOSED for today.
Incline Village schools are closed.
Lake Tahoe storm closes college and schools
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 8:54am
The blizzard warnings in the Lake Tahoe basin have prompted school officials to close schools, or in the case of Douglas County, put them on late start.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is on a Snow Day. All Schools Will be CLOSED today due to the Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
LTCC planned drill prompts elementary school to go on lock down
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 8:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A planned emergency drill at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Wednesday prompted an emergency lock down at Tahoe Valley Elementary School.
At 2:00 p.m. on February 28, a planned automated alert was sent out by LTCC. On campus there was an announcement sent out over loud speakers, telling students there was a lockdown drill. Part of the on campus drill is to send out a robocall.
LTUSD to adjust safety procedures in wake of recent school shootings
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Since January 1, 2018 there have been 18 school shootings in the United States, 25 fatal school shootings since 1999's Columbine High School tragedy. With the deadly shooting February 14, 2018 at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, many communities are looking at their own schools and their safety procedures to help prevent a repeat of a tragic event.
What is commonplace at schools across the country are drills for "shelter in place" and for students to understand what to do, and not do, in case of an emergency.
Human trafficking: Awareness and education are key to ending it
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 8:38pm
Human Trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others; a modern day form of slavery. It is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 20.9 million people around the world
And its happening outside our door.
Possible South Lake Tahoe ban on Styrofoam
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2018 - 11:15pm
The list of New York City; Takoma Park, Maryland; Seattle, Washington; Washington DC; Miami Beach, Florida; Freeport and Portland, Maine; Nantucket, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California could soon have South Lake Tahoe added as the 113th California city or county to ban polystyrene. Berkeley has had a ban in place since 1988, the first California city to do so.
Energy reignited for 'A Fighting Chance' child safety program in Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 11:26pm
Jaycee Lee Dugard was just 11 years old as she walked to the bus stop on the morning of June 10 in 1991 when she was abducted by two people. The Meyers and South Lake Tahoe community joined law enforcement in searching for the missing girls. As days turned into weeks, and then eventually years, parents searched for ways to teach their own children about safety and abduction.
VHR meeting postponed after over capacity crowd attends
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 9:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting held in South Lake Tahoe had to come to an early end Thursday after a City fire official deemed the over 150 people crammed into the airport council chambers too many over the maximum occupancy of 112 to be safe.
Approximately 300 people filled the airport, all wanting a chance to participate in the County's discussion of amending their vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance. Those not in the council chambers filled the airport lobby.
Parent involvement and new focus key to WASC accreditation at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/28/2018 - 5:13pm
When the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) didn't give South Tahoe High the results on their accreditation they wanted in 2016, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and high school staff set on a path to change those results in 2018.
The high school was given a two-year probationary accreditation instead of the desired six year accreditation and they will be reevaluated this March when a new WASC team returns to South Tahoe High School (STHS).
LTUSD warns South Lake Tahoe residents of tutoring scam
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 6:53pm
Officials from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) are warning residents that an individual or company is making phone calls and/or going to homes in our area and offering tutoring services.
The fake tutors are telling families that their child's school sent them. In return for the services they are asking for credit card numbers or cash.
According to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, a woman by the name of Marycarmen Estrada has contacted at least one local family to provide tutoring services.
Head lice make annual resurgence in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 2:07pm
As what is normal every winter, head lice have made an appearance in South Lake Tahoe schools, but there is no epidemic or increased numbers of cases seen locally.
Head lice are small insects that live in people’s hair and feed on their blood.
Lice glue their eggs, also called nits, to hair.
Children can give head lice to other children from head-to-head contact and sometimes when they share hats scarves, combs, clothing, hair accessories, headphones or other personal items.
South Lake Tahoe Warm Room report card - A+; Volunteer training next week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 12:00am
The Tahoe Coalition for Homeless (TCH) made a presentation to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board members Tuesday, updating them on the Warm Room, and how things have gone since opening in their new home January 1, 2018.
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless one step closer to opening Warm Room
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 10:47am
After meeting with the City, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, police, neighbors and other interested parties, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) is one step closer to opening a warm room for the winter in South Lake Tahoe and could be open by January 1, 2018.
Vail Resorts celebrates local community with Epic Promise awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 11:51pm
EpicPromise grants and donations were given away on Wednesday to dozens of non-profits who serve the communities around both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood.
Grants and donations are given by Vail Resorts in all of the communities where they have operations and go to programs who serve youth or environmental initiatives.
This year's recipients:
Alpine County Unified School District
Alpine Watershed Group
American Youth Soccer Association #282
Austin's House
Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation (3)
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Bread & Broth
CASA El Dorado
STHS math teacher on leave, investigation underway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 7:13pm
South Tahoe High math and choir teacher Paul Kushner has been placed on paid administrative leave by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) pending an investigation into undisclosed allegations.
"The nature of the allegations, and the investigation process, are confidential," Shannon Chandler, Executive Assistant to the LTUSD Superintendent, told South Tahoe Now as she verified Kushner was placed on leave.
When asked about the circumstances, LTUSD Board President Barbara Bannar said she could not comment on personnel matters.
Boys & Girls Club proposes idea of new home to LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 12:57am
What is currently six portable buildings at the Al Tahoe school site could be a new home for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT). That is the idea Jude Wood presented to the school board Tuesday night.
Wood, the BGCLT Executive Director, spoke in front of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's Trustees, giving them a look into a proposed partnership and future facility use agreement with the District with a new Clubhouse built on District owned property. The Club would fully fund the new building.
Barton celebrates South Lake Tahoe non-profits and philanthropy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Philanthropy and South Lake Tahoe non-profits were recently celebrated by the Barton Foundation as they honored their 2017 grant recipients in a luncheon at Riva Grill.
South Shore non-profits receive $51,000 from American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 6:53pm
American Century Championship continues to impact the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, even months after the annual tournament is over. Since its inception in 1990, the tournament has donated more than $4.5 million to local and national non-profits.
On Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Investments gave 30 local organizations checks in the amount of $500 to $5,000 to help them serve the community.
Last chance to buy tickets for TWCF dinner honoring local principal
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/29/2017 - 11:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Monday is the last day to buy tickets for the Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) annual Membership Celebration Dinner on Thursday, November 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Harvey's Lake Tahoe.
Ticket sales will close at noon. They can be purchased for $35 HERE.
A Veteran's Musical Tribute
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 10:36am
Event Date:
November 8, 2017 - 6:30pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District Performing Arts Department presents their annual Veteran's Day musical performance on Wednesday, November 8 in 6:30 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School's Multi-Purpose room.
LTUSD adopts Healthy and Environmentally Sound Schools resolution
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 1:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a “Healthy and Environmentally Sound Schools” resolution at its October 10 meeting. This supports expanded energy efficiency programs, and alignment with the City of South Lake Tahoe’s recent commitment to get 100 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources.
LTUSD looking for volunteers in nutrition, physical education and sustainability/renewable energy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 7:25pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is looking for volunteers to help them in their quest to help students with a healthy lifestyle as well as their efforts to be sustainable and use of renewable energy.
Community members with an interest or expertise in any of these areas are encouraged to join one of the following committees:
Wellness Committee – Nutrition, Wellness Committee – Physical Education and Activity, and Renewable Energy and Sustainability Committee
Tahoe Women's Community Fund Membership Celebration Dinner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 8:42pm
Event Date:
November 2, 2017 - 6:00pm
Sierra House Elementary Principal Karin Holmes will be awarded the Woman of Distinction Award at the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund (TWCF) annual Membership Celebration Dinner on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino.
Food Fest to raise funds for South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 6:05pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2017 - 6:00pm
Its time for the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation's Food Fest on Saturday, October 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Tahoe Hotel and casino. This fundraiser raises funds for grants to support enrichment programs for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
Also a fun time, this year's Food Fest has a new twist, Silent Disco! Event goers can check out a headset tuned to the one of three varieties of music allowing everyone to dance to their own preferred tunes while letting conversations flow among the rest of the crowd.
TRPA announces top 15 Best in the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 5:16pm
he Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday recognized 15 exceptional projects completed in 2016 with Best in Basin awards.
Now in its 27th year, TRPA’s Best in Basin awards program each year showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
Troy Matthews named new Barton Foundation Executive Director
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 5:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Barton Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Troy Matthews as its new Executive Director.
Matthews’ commitment to serving his community is exhibited through his involvement and leadership in multiple organizations including Tahoe Regional Young Professionals, the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition, Progress for Tahoe, El Dorado County Housing Task Force, LTCC Theater Arts Task Force, Leadership Lake Tahoe, and serving on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District School Board.
Dr. Tarwater's contract extended three years; given 2% raise
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 11:39pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Superintendent Dr. James Tarwater was given a pay raise and three-year extension to his contact during Tuesday's school board meeting.
Dr. Tarwater, who joined the District on May 13, 2005, was given a satisfactory evaluation on his performance during closed session at the August 22, 2017 Board of Education meeting.
The Board unanimously approved a two-percent pay increase.
South Lake Tahoe native chosen as interim principal at Sierra House Elementary
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 6:53pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) officials didn't have to look far in getting a replacement for Ryan Galles, outgoing Sierra House Elementary principal.
South Lake Tahoe native Karin Holmes will take the school's top spot on an interim basis beginning August 7.
"It is very exciting," Karin told South Tahoe Now. "What they are doing at Sierra House is amazing! With the garden and health and fitness focus there is no moss growing at the school."
Safe Routes to School mobility project starts on Al Tahoe Blvd
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 9:31pm
The Al Tahoe Safety and Mobility Enhancement Project, also known as the “Safe Routes to School” project will begin with striping bike lanes on Al Tahoe Blvd. beginning the week of July 17th. The pilot project will be the first step towards the full project planned for 2019. As part of the project Class 2 on street bike lanes and a Class 1 off street multi-use path will be added in conjunction with vehicle lane restriping. To test of the concept plan, the pilot project introduces the bike lanes now by reconfiguring two of the four vehicle travel lanes and keeping the 2 way center turn lane. .
South Lake Tahoe road lined with spectators for 4th of July parade
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 8:40pm
For the second year in a row the City of South Lake Tahoe hosted the annual 4th of July parade through town, bringing hundreds of spectators and participants.
Over 75 vehicle and float entries were joined by more than 200 walkers and cyclists along the route which went along Lake Tahoe Boulevard from the Y to Bijou Park. Hundreds of holiday revelers lined the street wearing red, white and blue, cheering and waving as the parade went by.
