new years eve
Importance of keeping smoke detectors up to date
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 11:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Time is of the essence when fire hits your home. Things can rapidly change from smoke to flames, sometimes giving those inside very little time to get outside to safety.
Even though smoke detectors have been required in new construction and in homes undergoing a remodel for decades, not all homes have working detectors. They are broken, have a dead battery, or missing completely.
New COVID-19 travel advisory in California: Stay within 120 miles of home
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 9:37pm
The California Department of Public Health issued a revised Travel Advisory on Tuesday, January 6, 2021, one that supersedes the previous order issued in November and one meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. This new advisory affects all counties in California, whether they are under a Regional Stay Home Order or not.
The updated travel advisory
Small New Year's Eve crowds at Stateline keep US50 open
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 7:01pm
STATELINE, Nev. - It was a much quieter holiday at Stateline this year with a decrease in calls for service, five arrests, and the lowest number of New Year's celebrants in a few decades.
US 50, the highway that runs from South Lake Tahoe into Stateline was not closed due the low number of people in the area. Law enforcement was able to keep those wanting to bring in the new year outside to the sidewalk or they stayed inside the casinos.
"The celebrants were well behaved and embraced the New Year’s Eve celebration," said Douglas County Undersheriff Ron Elges.
Stay-at-home order likely to be extended for South Lake Tahoe and the Sacramento Region
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 8:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a few days of being above the benchmark of 15 percent, hospitals in the Sacramento Region have fallen below that number of available ICU beds. South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County are part of the Sacramento Region which fell under Governor Newsom's Stay-at-Home Order on December 10, 2020.
As of December 31, the Sacramento Region ICU availability was 14.4 percent.
Full slate of South Lake Tahoe activities to enjoy as we say goodbye to 2017
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 9:43pm
Looking for somewhere to ring in the new year?
We've got you covered in South Lake Tahoe and here are some of your choices.
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe has two ways to enjoy the evening:
Starting at 9:00 p.m., enjoy live music by DJ Rizzo until the ball drops with people of all age at their Light Up The Plaza in front of the casino. This is a free event, but you can purchase an LED wristband that syncs with the music for $10 from Party HQ.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 8:45am
Good morning and Happy New Year's eve Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is December 31, 2016.
A GREAT DAY TO END 2016 BY MAKING TURNS ON THE MOUNTAIN… PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH LOTS OF LIFTS & TERRAIN TO CELEBRATE… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 32F to 37F. East winds up to 10 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ranks first in most expensive place in California to spend New Year's Eve
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 9:44am
South Lake Tahoe is on top of a list that perhaps isn't the best list to be on as the area it is now the most expensive destination in California to spend New Year's Eve 2016.
The region is a very popular one with skiing, concerts, and bars and restaurants where can ring in the new year from.
According to a recent survey by LosAngelesHotels.org, the average overnight stay in SLT is $345 for the most affordable room. They took the rate for the cheapest available double room at a 3-star hotel (or above) at 20 popular destinations for the holiday in the state.
Heavenly Holiday activities wrap up with fireworks and gondola ball drop
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/27/2016 - 2:42pm
Heavenly Holidays wraps up 2016 with a lot of activities, all at either top or the bottom of the Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe.
Besides the fresh snow and great ski conditions, there are sleigh rides, free outdoor concerts, and the unique gondola ball drop on New Year's Eve with fireworks.
Squaw Creek New Year's Eve Grand Celebration Party
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 11:59am
Event Date:
December 31, 2016 - 7:00pm Welcome 2017 in style! Join Squaw Valley’s classic New Year’s Eve party and enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner, entertainment, live band, dancing, party favors, and a champagne toast! Squaw Creek’s Grand Celebration is the ultimate way to ring in the New Year at Lake Tahoe. Beginning at 7 pm. Grand Sierra Ballroom.
Adults 21-and-over. Formal attire recommended.
Now through November 28 $75; November 28 through December 30 $95; December 31 $120. We also offer combo pricing for a limited time. Purchase one adult and one child ticket for $100 through November 28.
Location
Resort at Squaw Creek
400 Squaw Creek Road Olympic Valley, CA 96146
United States
39° 11' 58.8552" N, 120° 13' 2.388" W
See map: Google Maps
Short and quiet New Year's Eve celebration at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/01/2016 - 9:19am
The celebratory crowd at Stateline was once again a small crowd, estimated by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to be between 5,000-10,000. The road through the casino corridor didn't have to close until 11:58 p.m.
New Year's celebrations in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/29/2015 - 9:16am
Event Date:
December 31, 2015 (All day)
For many years the only action on the South Shore for New Year's Eve was the street-closing celebration at Stateline. While thousands still head to the casino corridor for the changing of the year, there are many more options for revelers.
Tahoe Queen hits high winds on NYE trip; Not stuck on sand
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 8:57am
7 p.m. update: South Tahoe Now carried a story written by KTVN News earlier today about the Tahoe Queen. They have printed a retraction as the Coast Guard and passenger's stories proved to be false:
2 News needs to make a correction to a story we first brought you early Thursday morning in regards to an incident involving the Lake Tahoe Queen, one of two tour boats that cruises Lake Tahoe.
Strong cold front headed to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/27/2014 - 8:41pm
A strong cold front will be pushing through the Sierra, Lake Tahoe area and northwest Nevada Monday night into Tuesday according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
There is a slight chance that snow showers could develop along the front, but confidence is low as this is not the type of system to bring significant snow.
December 2014 Concert Report for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/05/2014 - 11:42pmDecember 02 Eklektik / TYMK / IJV @ Whisky Dick's
Open Mic Night w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Jeremy Jones w/ clips from "Higher", "Further", and "Deeper" @ Tahoe Aty Haus
Cinema
December 03-07 Tom Rhodes / Ahmed Baroocha @ Improv at Harveys
December 03 Steve Wozniak @ Hard Rock Cafe
Light up a life @ Barton festival of trees and lights
Brennan Lagasse on skiing greenland @ Tahoe Art Haus Cinema
Lambchop, Gurbtron, Clutch, Bassment-ality @ The Grid
December 3-7 Barton Festival of Trees and Lights @ Harrah's
December 04 Inner Rythims @ Northstar
Heavenly Holidays New Year's Eve Celebration
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/23/2014 - 6:31pm
Event Date:
December 31, 2014 - 6:00pm
Heavenly Holidays reach their zenith on New Year’s Eve, when fire, lights and music fill the air. The Fire Groove fire dancers will be adeptly twirling rings of flame, while a photo booth, games and face-painting will be open to all. Live Band will perform an outdoor concert that will get the audience moving, and the “Fear-No-Ice” sculptors will get their saws buzzing for a special New Year’s Eve exhibition.
24 Arrested During Stateline New Year's Celebration
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/01/2014 - 9:31am
The Douglas County Sheriff's Department reports that the New Year's Eve party in the Stateline area went as expected, resulting in 24 arrests. The charges included assault, affray, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, minor consuming alcohol and civil protective custody. During the downtown party last year there were 14 arrests.
South Lake Tahoe Prepares For SnowGlobe 2013
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/21/2013 - 11:18pm
SnowGlobe 2013 is just over a week away and you can find evidence of the South Lake Tahoe music festival around town.
The fields at Lake Tahoe Community College are being transformed into the largest concert arena for miles around, with three stages being erected as well as warming tents and food operations.
FBI joins in search for missing Petaluma woman at South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 9:26am
UPDATE 2:40PM: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, along with several agencies including the FBI, are actively searching for 19-year-old Alyssa Byrne of Petaluma, Calif., who was at South Lake Tahoe attending a music festival and was last seen by friends on the gaming floor of the Horizon Casino in Stateline between 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1.
The sheriff’s office in conjunction with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Eldorado County Sheriff’s Department, FBI, Douglas County Search and Rescue and air support from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are working to ascertain Alyssa’s whereabouts.
No leads have been generated to the circumstances of Alyssa’s disappearance.
Alyssa is 5 foot 3inches tall, 125 pounds with black hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black snow boots, and black yoga-type pants with her hair pulled back. She was last seen by friends on the gaming floor of the Horizon Casino on 01-01-13 at approximately 1230-100 am.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Douglas County Dispatch at (775) 782-5126.
A Secret Witness reward of $1000.00 has been established for any information as to the whereabouts of Alyssa.
Fourteen arrests during Stateline Lake Tahoe New Year's festivities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 11:33amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports the New Years Eve celebration in the casino core area of Stateline, Lake Tahoe went as planned with 14 arrests made.
The celebratory crowd seemed no larger than in past years. Highway 50 was closed to vehicle traffic at about 11:00 p.m. for public safety reasons. The celebrants were allowed to flow into the roadway as they celebrated the coming of the New Year. The Nevada side of U.S. Highway 50 was cleared of celebrants at 12:20 am and was reopened to vehicle traffic at approximately 1 a.m. after the crowd peacefully moved off the roadway.
Authorities prepare for Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve party at Stateline
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 10:55amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is readying itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe beginning Monday, Dec. 31. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nev.
Due to the ordinarily high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during the event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive.
Reward offered after dog found dead, home burglarized
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:47amA Carson Valley family away for New Year's Eve came back home to find one of their four dogs dead and their home broken into but nothing missing. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office wants anyone who knows about the crime to report it. A reward of $250 is being offered for information.
Here is a news release issued by Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Jim Halsey:
SLTPD: Enjoy New Year's Eve festivities safely
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 10:06amNew Years Eve is nearly here. In town is the three-day Snow Globe Music Festival that began Thursday and will run through Dec. 31. The festival will be held on the sports field adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Community College on Al Tahoe Boulevard. We encourage our locals and visitors who desire to venture outdoors on New Year’s Eve to enjoy the celebration there.
Douglas County authorities prepare for New Year's Eve revelry
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 1:46pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe, on Saturday, December 31st, 2011. Each year upwards of 50,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
"Xstadic" at Horizon Casino New Years Eve 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 11:19am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Mon Jan 02 2012 .
December 31, 2011 - 9:00pm Our band, Xstadic out of El Dorado Hills Ca, will be performing at the Horizon Casino on both Dec.30th with part of the band at the Cabaret bar and the full band New Years Ever Dec 31st,in the Aspen Lounge. Xstadic will be playing a mix of Rock n Roll for your dancing and listening pleasure. Songs by some of the greats like Van Halen, REM, Deep Purple, Puddle of Mudd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ACDC,Guns n Roses, and ZZ Top to name a few.
Agency launches Tahoe's 'Most Un-Wanted' invasive species public campaign
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 12:01pmBy Peter Brumis
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District has released a series of educational posters which identify some of the biggest threats to Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as what visitors, residents and even kids can do to help. Titled “Tahoe’s Most un-Wanted,” the first three posters feature aquatic invasive species, fine sediments from runoff and invasive weeds, and are free to pick up or request for local schools, businesses and other organizations who would like to display them publicly.
SnowGlobe Music Festival announced for South Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 4:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It looks like visitors to South Lake Tahoe and residents will finally have something to do on New Years Eve, rather than wander aimlessly on Highway 50."This is part o...
SnowGlobe Music Festival announced for South Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 4:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It looks like visitors to South Lake Tahoe and residents will finally have something to do on New Years Eve, rather than wander aimlessly on Highway 50."This is part o...
