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Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra's virtual Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 9:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many nonprofits have had to cancel their fundraisers due to the coronavirus, but the ladies of the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club in South Lake Tahoe weren't going to let the virus stop them.
Their 31t annual Elegant Evening was slated to be held at Harrah's Tahoe on April 18 with a sit-down dinner, live music, and dancing, raffle, and auction. The venue closed and restrictions on meeting in groups of over 10 people were created, so what do you do with an event that brings together 500 community members?
Move it online, of course.
Wine Walk kicks off Labor Day Weekend at Heavenly Village and South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 2:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is looked at as the end of summer. Labor Day Weekend is filled with holiday barbeques and picnics, and some last moments under the sun before the arrival of fall and winter.
Labor Day outdoor “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie, concert and laser show
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 9:27pm
Event Date:
September 1, 2019 - 5:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Harveys Lake Tahoe has added a new and unique attraction over the Labor Day Weekend. On Sunday, Sept. 1, it is the ultimate Queen experience with a sing-a-long screening of a special, unreleased version of the mega-hit movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the big outdoor screen in the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, a live performance by the Killer Queens and a Laser Light Spectacular.
Kudos: Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra thanks Elegant Evening supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 8:09pm
Dear Community, The sold-out 30th annual Elegant Evening 2019 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our special appeal for Challenge Day was met and exceeded!
Laser measurement of Sierra snowpack from the air being considered in Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 8:17pm
At a price tag of $150 million, the California legislature is considering a bill that, if approved, would change the way the Sierra snowpack is measured each year.
For 90 years the snowpack has been measured at several locations including Phillips, just west of Lake Tahoe. Normally performed in front of media, staff from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) snowshoe into a spot where they stick a pole into the snow to measure the depth and water content of the snow.
Area voters to decide new State Senator on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 2:32pm
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, voters will be selecting their new District 1 State Senator, a vacancy created when Ted Gaines won a seat on the state Board of Equalization in November.
District 1 spans California’s northeastern corner from the Oregon border to Lake Tahoe, including some of the Sacramento area’s eastern suburbs. Residents living in Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, and Siskiyou Counties are in District 1 as well as parts of Placer County (Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis, and Rocklin) and Sacramento County (Folsom, Orangevale, and Fair Oaks).
Laser Show and full slate of events over Labor Day Weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 8:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Labor Day officially marks the end of the summer season in Lake Tahoe and weekend-long celebrations are spread throughout the South Shore September 1-3, 2018.
Labor Day Lasers at Lakeview return to Lakeview Commons on Sunday, September 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Besides a laser show that uses the tall pines as a backdrop there will be food trucks, a dozen local vendors where people can purchase handcrafted goods and clothing, and a wine and beer garden.
Lisa Maloff University Center at LTCC opens in August
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/28/2018 - 8:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local philanthropist Lisa Maloff, the "Angel of Tahoe," donated $5.8 million to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) back in November of 2014 for the creation of a University Center that would make four-year degrees a reality on the South Shore. The first shovels hit the dirt one year ago, in June 2017.
Letter: Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club thanks all who made Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 1:57pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra’s Elegant Evening 2018 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends both near and far.
Thank you to all who attended this fun, entertaining and worthwhile event and those that donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, community projects, youth, and services both locally and globally. (www.sitahoesierra.org) .t
Letter: No Globe Alliance lays out plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 6:41pm
The following is an email sent to both the South Lake Tahoe City Council and the SnowGlobe Music Festival organizers:
1. Independent Engineer:
- a. Repeat previous dB tests for comparison
- b. Establish new dB tests and standards
- c. Establish Sound Czar with authority to adjust volume or end performance of artist
2. Must have standards, monitoring and fines for violations that are independently en-forced with a mechanism to have complaints responded to within 20 minutes of being reported (no unattended phone number for complaints).
3. Noise Engineering per Presentation.
Labor Day weekend in Lake Tahoe full of activities to replace fireworks
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 1:29pm
With the cancellation of the 19-year long tradition of fireworks over Labor Day in South Lake Tahoe due to budget constraints, the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority and other local businesses have pulled together to present a full menu of things to do on the South Shore from a laser light show to concerts and a carnival.
New rules for those attending American Century Golf in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 1:38pm
American Century Golf Championship in South Lake Tahoe is always a fun place to be during their week-long tournament, but fans need to know of some new policies that will be strictly enforced in 2017.
The tournament takes place at Edgewood Tahoe July 11-16, 2017.
There is no bag check or camera check area as in the past, so if attempting to enter and items you are carrying are not allowed they will have to be returned to motel room, vehicles or disposed of.
No backpacks or large purses. All bags are subject to search.
No food. Small 12 oz. water bottle is ok.
Man who brought kidnapped woman to South Lake Tahoe spending 40 years in prison
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 8:34pm
Matthew D. Muller, a 40-year-old disbarred lawyer from Orangevale who often spent time at his family cabin in the South Lake Tahoe area, was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for the kidnapping Denise Hoskins at the Vallejo home she shared with her boyfriend on March 23, 2015.
Gourmet ice cream sandwich shop, The Baked Bear, opening in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 12:15pm
Named one of the trendiest restaurants to try by Business Insider, The Baked Bear is opening their third location in the Reno-Tahoe area in March.
What is the Baked Bear you ask?
Started by two friends in San Diego, The Baked Bear, which provides custom ice cream sandwiches, is quickly moving into cities in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, Nevada, Utah, as well as other locations in California including Petco Park, home of the Padres.
And now they'll be in South Lake Tahoe.
#Share4Schools offers $3,000 to 13 deserving schools
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 11:49am
With school budgets constantly under fire and so many school programs requiring individual fundraising efforts to avoid elimination, it’s more important than ever to have a laser sharp fundraising focus.
Road to SnowGlobe: Three days of music for concertgoers and neighbors
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/27/2015 - 6:11pm
Thousands of music fans will descend upon South Lake Tahoe this week for what has become the most popular outdoor winter music festivals in the country.
Thousands of people will be on hand December 27 through 31 to experience what is being billed as a fusion between music festival, winter expedition and New Year's Eve celebration.
Also promised is cold, with night time temperatures in the low teens. Appropriate clothing and outerwear is strongly encouraged.
For the list of artists each day, see the photos in this story.
Tuesday's show runs from 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Pilots blinded by Christmas laser light display in Reno
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 8:33pm
On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office RAVEN helicopter conducting a routine flight in the Reno area when the pilots were temporarily blinded by red and green lasers that were directed into the helicopter cockpit.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/15/2015 - 12:38pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
11/8
3:03 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Dicks Lake - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 30-YEAR-OLD MALE HIKER AT DICKS LAKE IN DESOLATION WILDERNESS.
Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe indicted on kidnapping charge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 8:49pm
A federal grand jury returned an indictment today against Matthew D. Muller, a 38-year-old disbarred lawyer from Orangevale, charging him with one count of kidnapping.
Muller is charged with kidnapping physical therapist Denise Hoskins at the Vallejo home she shared with her boyfriend on March 23 and keeping her captive for two days before dropping her off near her mother's house in Huntington Beach. He allegedly demanded a $15,000 ransom.
Six ways Burning Man will be different this year
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 8:47pm
Burning Man is always changing, and this year is no exception.
Some of this year's changes are pretty major, however, and have both attracted applause and criticism from invested Burners and other groups who are tied in some way to Burning Man.
Since last year's Burn, here are some of the changes in how the event operates:
1. No for-fun drones
South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night needs volunteers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 8:23pm
Graduates from South Tahoe High will be enjoying an evening of games, music, food and fun on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the longtime local tradition, Sober Grad Night. In an effort to create an event that provides a safe, and sober, event that all seniors can enjoy after their graduation ceremony, the South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night committee has been working for months to make the evening a night to remember.
Kids Looking for Things to do This Summer? How About STAR Camp?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 5:19pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services department started their STAR (South Tahoe Adventure Recreation) camps this week. Youth and teens ages 6 to 16 can use this summer to explore Lake Tahoe by enjoying field trips, swimming, going to the beach and many other activities, all in a safe and fun environment.
“Spring Into Summer” at South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Complex
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 9:56am
The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Division is gearing up for another summer season full of adventure, learning, fun and great memories. The Recreation staff is geared up to host the second annual “Spring Into Summer” Kick- Off Party on June 7, 2014 from 10am to 2pm. The event is designed to highlight summer programs, introduce Recreation Instructors and provide tours of the Recreation and Swim Complex in a fun and festive environment.
Douglas County Sheriff Candidate Ron Pierini: We Maintain One of the Lowest Crime Rates in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 6:58am
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for Douglas County Sheriff. We will be posting them in the order received.
1) What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department?
Science springs to life at Lake Tahoe Expo
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 7:14am
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center will host the eighth-annual Science Expo, together with Tahoe Expedition Academy, other community partners, and with sponsorship from the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline.
The Science Expo is open to the general public on the evening of Wednesday, March 20 from 4 – 6 p.m. for children of all ages together with their families at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village. Ice cream will be provided by Susie Scoops of Incline Village. Admission is free.
Shaun White to host Heavenly's High Roller Hold 'Em big air competition at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:55pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort at south shore Lake Tahoe is playing its ace this spring, partnering with Snow Park Technologies and two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White to host High Roller Hold ’Em, the industry’s most high-energy, innovative big air competition.
The casino-inspired event means there's $50,000 at stake. It will combine the thrill of a high-flying big air competition with the cunning strategy of Texas Hold ‘Em poker. Throw in a live DJ, fireworks, laser lights and the Heavenly Angels, and this will be an epic party befitting Lake Tahoe’s south shore.
Science springs forward at annual Lake Tahoe family Expo
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 6:16pmEvent Date:
March 20, 2013 - 4:00pm
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, the Tahoe Expedition Academy, other community partners, and with sponsorship from the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline, will host the eighth annual Science Expo on March 18 - 21, 2013 for students from the region.
The Science Expo is open to the general public on the evening of Wednesday, March 20 from 4 – 6 p.m. for children of all ages together with their families at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village. Ice cream will be provided by Susie Scoops of Incline Village. Admission is free.
Tahoe ski conditions ideal in time for 10-day Winter SnowFest
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:13pmIt just doesn’t get any better. March came in like a lion, with a series of storms leaving 4 feet of new snow at North Lake Tahoe ski resorts’ upper elevations. The National Weather Service is predicting that the weather will change Friday with sunny, clear skies for the weekend.
Nevada DMV driverless vehicle applications available March 1
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 1:09pmWith the approval earlier this month of regulations that allow the testing of driverless vehicles in Nevada, application packages will be available March 1 for companies wanting to apply their autonomous test vehicles.
Nevada’s Legislative Commission of the Department of Motor Vehicles approved regulations allowing the testing of driverless — a.k.a. “autonomous” — vehicles to be driven on the state’s roads, according to an announcement on Feb. 15.
Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:47pm
The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Biathlon course open in Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 11:19pmTahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Tahoe Peak Endurance will be hosting a free Laser Biathlon “do-it-yourself” mountain biking and/or running course Jan. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../biathlon-course-ope...
Biathlon course open in Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 9:33pmTahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Tahoe Peak Endurance will be hosting a free Laser Biathlon “do-it-yourself” mountain biking and/or running course Jan. 14 from 10:30am-2:30pm. Six biathlon stations, a...
Pecan pie sells for $3,000 at Barton gala
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 8:35amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been expensive desserts in the past, luxurious mince pies wrapped in platinum leaf and decorated with swirling laser cut designs.But Dr. Scott Welker's bour...
UNR helps scientists take the world’s temperature as well as Lake Tahoe to monitor invasive weeds
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 1:56pm
By Mike Wolterbeek
From the suffocating heat of Death Valley to the bone-chilling cold of Antarctica, scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno are leading the way in new, more precise methods of collecting important temperature data from around the world.
