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LTVA and STR thanks the community for donations

A generous response from the South Lake Tahoe community is going to help make the holidays a little brighter for those in need.

For the fourth year the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling teamed with a “drive and drop” at the LTVA’s California Visitors Center, and curbside collection on regular pick-up days. All collections will benefit Christmas Cheer All Year.

Once again we were overwhelmed by the generous response from our South Lake Tahoe community.

Thank you to all who participated.

With gratitude,

Anne Sutterfield

Weekend full of Santa, holiday, films, theater and other activities in South Lake Tahoe

There is a full schedule of activites on the South Shore this weekend, plenty to do for the younger set as well as adults. Busy Santa can be found all over town!

Family Friendly -

Cruise with Santa aboard the M.S. Dixie II - Sunday, December 11, 2016, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Cruise with Santa aboard the M.S.Dixie (530) 543-6191

South Lake Tahoe Community Food and Toy Drive

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The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse are teaming up again this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever between December 5-11.

There are two way for community members to donate, making it easy to help make the holidays brighter for those less fortunate.

South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling is holiday their Community Holiday Food & Toy Drive December 7 through December 11. Leave canned and packaged food along with toys on the curb during your regular collection day, or drop off at South Tahoe Refuse, 2140 Ruth Ave, during business hours.

Location

LTVA California Visitors Center
3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
United States
38° 56' 25.746" N, 119° 58' 36.03" W

Winners of 2016 Blue Ribbon Award winners announced

Nearly 300 community members attended the Tahoe Chamber's 9th annual Blue Ribbon Awards Thursday night at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe and joined in the celebration of seven awards that honor exceptional South Shore businesses for their excellence in service, entrepreneurship, tourism and experience.

The following are the 2016 Blue Ribbon Awards winners:

Geotourism Award - Sponsored by Bike the West
Winner: Taylor Creek Visitors Center, United Sates Forest Service
Honorable Mention: Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition

Tourism Award - Sponsored by Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority

Blue Ribbon Awards presented on Thursday during ceremony and dinner

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November 10, 2016 - 5:30pm

From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.

SLT City Council candidate Brooke Laine

All candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.

Brooke Laine, 52, Branch Manager, US Bank, Born and raised in SLT

Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?

Nominations revealed for Blue Ribbon Awards

The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for their annual Blue Ribbon Awards with 80 nominations from the community. The program recognizes businesses and individuals who excel in working as one in an effort to improve the quality of life on the South Shore.

Mt. Tallac High students complete annual trek to summit of their namesake, Mt. Tallac

The students and staff of Mt. Tallac High School completed their annual trek to the top of their namesake, Mt. Tallac.

Principal Holly Greenough said she wanted to thank John Marchini of South Tahoe Refuse and Steve and Mo Froyum for once again preparing and providing a "delicious lunch" for the hikers. Mo prepared burritos with all the fixings and snack bags for each student. John, Steve and two students, Carlos Lopez and Jaime Salas, carried the food 2 miles up to Cathedral Lake for everyone to enjoy.

Choose your favorite South Shore businesses, staff, experiences and entrepreneurs

There are just a few days left to nominate local businesses and individuals for the Tahoe Chamber's 2016 Blue Ribbon Awards.

They are seeking nominations for those that excel in working as one in an effort to improve the quality of life on the South Shore.

Fall Cleanup for Douglas and Alpine County refuse customers

Its time for fall clean, and Douglas Disposal customers in both Alpine and Douglas Counties will be able to take advantage of special services.

Fall Clean Up Week for weekly residential Nevada customers of Douglas Disposal is October 24-28.

Fill 6 - 32 gallon sized cans (50 lbs max) and/or bags (35 lbs max) and place them roadside with your regular pick up. One foot x three foot tied bundles are also acceptable.

The extra cans/bags will be picked up on regularly scheduled pick up days.

Sorry NO: Appliances, Tires, Furniture, TV's, Computers, Hazardous Materials.

South Lake Tahoe Tiger Team cleans up old Zehren's Nursery

Several different agencies that are part of the Tiger Team have come together to clean up the property of the former Zehren's Nursery on the corner of Pioneer Trail and Ski Run Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.

The Tiger Team, a program started by the City in January of 2015, was formed to be more efficient in addressing code compliance issues, complaints and eventual resolution. They are utilized in the active code compliance issues in an effort to continuously improve the visual quality of the built environment.

Reminder: Annual Firefest venue and activities have changed!

Due to a venue conflict, the 2016 FireFest will be held at Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe on Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The free event is open to the public.

Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off in South Lake Tahoe

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September 17, 2016 - 10:00am

The fifth annual Fall Festival and the fourth annual Chili Cook Off have joined into one fun Fall event, and will take place at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex on Saturday, September 17.

Produced by Golden Bear Events, the Festival will open at 10:00 a.m. and run until 4:00 p.m., and the Chili Cook Off will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Admission to the event itself is free, and each attendee will receive a free door prize ticket. Drawings will be held every twenty minutes for gift certificates or small items like plants, reusable bags, coffee mugs, tee shirts, etc.

Tahoe Valley red carpet greeting; Community meets Mt. Tallac students

The doors opened at all seven schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Monday, welcoming students back after their summer vacations.

At Tahoe Valley Elementary, not only were the doors opened, but the red carpet was rolled out, literally. Staff and members of the California Highway Patrol greeted students as they entered the school with fanfare and balloon in celebration of their return.

Not only did the students enjoy the processional, but parents, staff and officers did as well.

Kudos: Tahoe Youth & Family Services and the Girls Project say thank you!

Tahoe Youth & Family Services and the Girls Project would like to say the warmest "Thank you" to the generous donors that contributed to the Girls Project to better help equip girls to meet their future with integrity, self-awareness and will allow this special and much needed program to continue and to grow.

The donations from these amazing community businesses and private donors will allow this program to buy supplies for crafts, snacks, educational field trips but most importantly, help these 150 girls to become future women leaders not only in Lake Tahoe but in our society.

Basin's only asphalt company, Tahoe Asphalt, to undergo major renovations

In operation in South Lake Tahoe since 1964, Tahoe Asphalt Inc. will replace their aging equipment this fall, some as old 63-years-old.

The batch plant, the only one of its kind in the Lake Tahoe Basin, was recently granted approval for their renovations by the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission after a series of public meetings. Located on Industrial Avenue, it predates most buildings west of the "Y", but a few neighbors were concerned about the plant and what it does to the environment.

Letter to the Editor: City’s 4th of July Parade a huge success

The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted its first annual 4th of July parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. There were a total of 78 vehicles and approximately 200 people on foot either walking, biking, or dancing. American Legion Post 795 served as the parade marshals.

The City of South Lake Tahoe would like to say "Thank You" to all the parade participants, businesses and volunteers for making the 4th of July parade a fantastic community event!

The following current and former US armed forces members participated in the 4th of July parade;

Kudos: Bob "Old Long Skis" Rockwell memorial

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society would like to thank all the generous donors who honored Bob "Old Long Skis" Rockwell at a celebration of life at the History Museum Complex in South Lake Tahoe.

Memories of Bob were shared by his family and friends in front of the Osgood Toll House (OTH), the oldest standing commercial building at Lake Tahoe. It was Bob's desire to be remembered through Lake Tahoe's history. Over $4,000 in donations were received in his memory for the restoration of the OTH. Plans for the next phase were unveiled.

El Dorado County Supervisors vote to change VHR regulations at Lake Tahoe

During Tuesday's El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting they quietly voted to change the ordinances regulating vacation homes in the Lake Tahoe portion of the county (Meyers and all unincorporated areas on the South Shore). Missing was the heated public comments from the Vacation Home Rental owners as seen at South Lake Tahoe City Council meetings.

The changes for VHRs in the Tahoe side of the County (the Board of Supervisors at a duly noticed meeting shall have the authority to impose additional standard conditions applicable to vacation home rentals as necessary):

Kudos: LTVA thanks community volunteers

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank the volunteers, businesses, spectators, sponsors, and partners who helped to make the 2016 AMGEN Tour of California a success for our community. We are grateful for your support and generosity!

Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe Saturday

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June 11, 2016 - 12:00pm

The 3rd annual Wildfire Safety Expo will be held in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 11 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the TJ Maxx parking lot at the "Y" where Highways 50 and 89 meet.

Leave No Trace events in South Lake Tahoe to raise awareness

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers team are partnering with the Lake Tahoe Outreach Committee and other Lake Tahoe organizations to host community events and educational activities June 6-13. As visitors flock to the outdoor recreation wonderland that is Lake Tahoe the trails, beaches and forests are experiencing an increase in use and the associated impacts of trash, trail erosion and shoreline degradation.

$5 Dump Day for South Lake Tahoe residents June 4

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June 4, 2016 - 8:00am

Need to clean out your yard, attic, or garage? Once you've reused or recycled all that you can, get rid of the rest at Clean Tahoe's annual Community Cleanup Day (aka $5 Dump Day) on Saturday, June 4, 2016. It's the one day of the year South Shore residents can bring unwanted items to South Tahoe Refuse at HUGE discounts.

Community bike path cleanup scheduled for June 11

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June 11, 2016 (All day)

Join us as we celebrate the Tahoe Bike Challenge with a community bike path cleanup event!

Volunteers can meet at one of four locations throughout South Tahoe to pick up litter from the areas around our bike paths. Then we’ll get together at the League to Save Lake Tahoe office located at 2608 Lake Tahoe Boulevard for a free lunch, raffle and celebration after 12:00 p.m. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided.

We encourage volunteers to ride their bike, which also makes you eligible to enter a free raffle for a chance to win a prize.

"Save the Planet, Save a Pet" at South Tahoe Refuse this week

When you take your recyclables to the South Tahoe Refuse Buy Back Center during rest of April, and donate the proceeds to the Lake Tahoe Humane Society, the non-profit will earn double the donation value.

The center, located at 2192 Ruth Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They give money for aluminum, glass, plastic and bimetal.

Give the cashier your receipt for the recycled items and tell them you want to put the money towards the Humane Society. The promotion ends April 30.

Home & Garden Show to feature everything from authors to roof systems

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April 23, 2016 - 10:00am

The 5th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 22 and 23 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd. The show will begin on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. Saturday hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the show is free, and each attendee will receive a small gift and be entered into a chance to win a door prize.

New fee schedule and SnowGlobe on City Council agenda Tuesday

The South Lake Tahoe City Council will look at the new Master Fee schedule during the March 14 meeting, something they do annually. The proposed fees and charges for 2015-16 show no change for users of the recreation center or campground, a $2 to $3 increase in daily golf course fees, a $5 to $15 increase in golf course passes.

Ask Hopeful Henry: Silly or Serious?

Dear Henry,

Just curious, my cat has started sticking his tongue out, I mean a lot. He will just sit and stick his tongue out at me. It’s cute but should I be concerned?

Thanks,
Arnold

Dear Arnold.

I’m actually glad you brought this up. While yes it’s cute, I had a kitty with this habit. While some cats just do this for no apparent reason my concern with your kitty is that it is new behavior. If you cat was doing this its whole life and your veterinarian had seen no signs of trouble then I would say you just have a silly kitty.

2016 brings in new laws for California drivers, bikers and more

Hundreds of new California laws take effect on January 1, 2016, many that will have tangible impacts on the lives of Californians as they work, drive, ride a bike and shop.

Here is an overview of some of them:

Transportation:

Opinion: Why Total Recall is Necessary

The Mountain Democrat Editorial Friday December 11, 2015 titled “Total recall a total waste of time” on page A5 is far below the minimum standards of an honest newspaper. The article uses accusations of gossip, vague personal attacks, and sneering degradation of “some of the people” to dismiss the serious issues plaguing our County government.

Holiday Parade heads through South Lake Tahoe Saturday

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December 12, 2015 - 3:00pm

The fourth annual Holiday Parade will make its way through South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, December 12 starting at 3:00 p.m.

Golden Bear Events is the organizer of the event which will raise money and food for Christmas Cheer, South Lake Tahoe's year-round food pantry.

This year, ten parade entries will start at the top of Ski Run Blvd, head down towards the lake, turn west on Highway 50 and end in the TJMaxx parking lot where people can enjoy cookies and a visit with Santa Claus. The parade should end there at approximately 3:45 p.m.

LTVA's Drive & Drop for Christmas Cheer

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December 7, 2015 (All day)
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December 8, 2015 (All day)
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December 12, 2015 (All day)

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling are teaming up this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever. The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place Monday, December 7 through Saturday, December 12, from 9AM-5PM. Drive through the Visitor Center parking lot at 3066 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, and drop your donations of food or toys into the bins provided by South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling.

Location

Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Visitor Center – California
3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 25.746" N, 119° 58' 36.03" W

Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters

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.

Lake Tahoe businesses and employees honored at Blue Ribbon Awards

The winners for the 8th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday night to a sold out dinner and ceremony at Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa. 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor exceptional South Shore businesses for their excellence in service, entrepreneurship, tourism and experience.

Kudos: Mt. Tallac High School thanks South Tahoe Refuse

Mt.Tallac High School would like to thank Maureen and Steve Froyum, John Machini, and
Jose Reza from South Tahoe Refuse for carrying 40 pound plus backpacks with food to
Cathedral Lake to prepare a hot and good lunch for the students of Mt. Tallac High School. After our amazing lunch they hiked with us to the top of Mt. Tallac.

Thank you,

Esmeralda Yanez and Veronica Roque
On behalf of Mt. Tallac High School

NDOT wants people to report illicit drainage and discharge into roads

The Nevada Department of Transportation is urging residents to help protect water quality by preventing and reporting illicit drainage and discharge onto state roads and transportation facilities.

Illicit discharge is anything entering a roadway drainage system that is not natural stormwater. Pesticides, construction dirt or materials, as well as materials from neighboring properties and roadway runoff containing fertilizers, vehicle oil and chemicals are examples.

Tahoe Chamber announces nominees for Blue Ribbon Awards

The Tahoe Chamber announced the nominations Tuesday for the 2015 Blue Ribbon Awards. There were 150 nominations received from the community for their annual awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses for excellence in service, entrepreneurship and experience among other areas.

New student interns announced for Mt. Tallac High School to Career Program

Mt. Tallac High School would like to congratulate the following students for being chosen as the first round of interns to participate in the Mt. Tallac High School, School to Career program. Interns will learn job skills by working with school personnel in various jobs after school. After spending 3 months interning, attending counseling, and working on job readiness skills students will be placed for internships at South Tahoe Refuse our career partner as well as various local businesses. Our hope is that these students will gain the necessary skills to obtain employment in the community.

Seminar for people who sell, serve and pour alcohol in SLT

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is inviting business owners of establishments that serve or sell alcohol, and their employees, to attend a free seminar presented by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on Monday, October 26th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers at the South Lake Tahoe Airport, 1901 Airport Road.

The LEAD (Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs) seminar will give you:
· Information on what is acceptable I.D.; the best way to check I.D.; how to refuse service; signs and prevention of illicit drug activity, and more

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

9/20

4:30 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Aravaipa St - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL

10:40 a.m. - Vacation Rental Violation - Susquehanna Dr - 27-YEAR-OLD MAN CITED AND RELEASED FOR TRASH AND REFUSE ISSUES AT A VACATION RENTAL HOME.

Free prescription drug disposal day on Saturday

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be taking back unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lira's Market in Meyers.

Take expired or unused drugs as the disposal site. No sharps will be accepted.

Prescription drug abuse continues to be a problem in the community, and removing unwanted containers of drugs from medicine cabinets will take them out of the hands of abusers.

Great Sierra River Cleanup

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September 19, 2015 - 9:00am

This annual beach cleanup is in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup day. Be a part of the largest single-day cleanup effort in the Sierra, now in its 7th year! Join hundreds of volunteers this day in cleaning up the Lake Tahoe region in partnership with Clean Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, California Conservation Corps, Americorp, South Tahoe Refuse, and California Tahoe Conservancy.

More info at https://tahoecleanup.wordpress.com/

Location

All around Lake Tahoe
United States

Canned food accepted at Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off for Christmas Cheer

The 4th Annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.

Admission to the event is free. Besides the few dozen local vendors and chili chefs, there will be free games and prizes for the kids, All attendees receive a free door prize ticket for all attendees.

Tahoe Chamber thanks sponsors and participants for Sample the Sierra

WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY: Andis Wine | Auriga Wine Cellars | Bella Grace Vineyards | Boeger Winery | Cold Water Brewery & Grill | Crystal Basin Cellars | Dry Diggings Distillery | FOLK Brewing Company - Kombucha on Tap | Great Basin Brewing Co. | Lava Cap Winery | Loomis Basin Brewing Co. | Madrona Vineyards | Nello Olivo Wines | Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Stateline Brewery | Story Winery | Sugar Lille | Tahoe Blue Vodka | Tahoe Moonshine Distillery | Vino Noceto

Kudos: Mt. Tallac High thanks community

It is with the greatest joy, respect and admiration that I thank the 33
business owners/managers, South Tahoe Refuse, city council, service
organizations, fire department, forest service, community college, hospital
staff, district staff, news reporters and community members who attended the
Mt. Tallac High School community meet and greet!

The experience was amazing! Our students felt valued, excited and pleasantly
surprised by the community’s interest in their future plans and needs. We
can’t wait to work with each and everyone one of you who attended!

Community greets students at Mt. Tallac High School

"This makes us feel really good," said Mt. Tallac High School teacher Mr. Romer. He was talking about the community members who attended the school's Open House on Monday, the first day of classes for the 75 students who attend Mt. Tallac.

Opinion: Education is key to Lake Tahoe's Bear-Trash problem

As people move into bear country the bears learn that people has tasty food, even if its not exactly what they should be eating. They also learn that people leave this tasty food out where they can easily find it, in trash cans in front of homes and in big dumpsters at restaurants, motels and timeshares.

Mt. Tallac engaging students with enterprising spirit; Community invited to Meet & Greet

The students at Mt. Tallac High School may not be experiencing the traditional path to graduation, but they are now going to experience a new one focused on work ethic and careers.

The dynamic duo team of Holly Greenough and Amy Jackson are beginning Phase Two of what they started last year, a program that takes students from school to career. The students that attend Mt. Tallac are the ones that stay in town, unlike others who take the college path and leave town and start a career and families elsewhere.

Last chance for Sample the Sierra early bird tickets

The early bird catches the worm – and in this case, the early bird gets special pricing for tickets to Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra! Early bird tickets for Sample the Sierra are available until August 1 and allow you to attend the festival for just $30 to fully experience dozens of restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries. Tickets will be priced at $40 per person from August 1 until the festival on September 6.

Crews clean up South Lake Tahoe beaches

Hundreds of volunteers started cleaning the beaches of South Lake Tahoe after the July 4 fireworks celebration that brought an estimated 100,000-125,000 people to the area. The massive amount of trash left on the beaches in the past caused many local people, groups, agencies and businesses to help educate the public about not trashing beautiful South Lake Tahoe.

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