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Vail Resorts announces closures now for season with chance of Heavenly opening for Spring skiing
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 8:57am
Following their earlier announcement of temporarily closing all ski resorts due to the coronavirus COVID-19, Vail Resorts today announced all of its North American resorts and retail stores will remain closed for the 2019-20 winter ski season. These closures are amidst the continued challenges associated with the spread of virus across the globe.
Dependent on the COVID-19 situation and weather conditions, Heavenly may reopen in late April/early May. The company may also consider reopening Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia.
Diamond Peak in Incline Village to suspend operations for one week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 1:31pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Diamond Peak Ski Resort will suspend operations starting the morning of Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20. All lift operations, food and beverage, and rental services will be closed during this time.
Ongoing updates can be found at DiamondPeak.com.
The Dodov Foundation… A ‘Beacon’ Of Positivity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 10:09am
In today’s world, our own voice is the strongest it has EVER been. You can reach so many people through social media. Unfortunately, very few of us use this platform to do something bigger than ourselves. We post our opinions but don’t act upon them to make changes. And that’s where Natalia and Alex Dodov stray from the rest of us. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, they use their opportunities and energy to help kids learn about avalanche safety solutions.
Seeing The Dodov Foundation In Action
Tahoe Art Walk - March 14, 2020
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 4:29pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2020 - 2:00pm Every Second Saturday, Tahoe Art Walk takes place all along Tahoe’s South Shore from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This fun, free, self-guided local art tour returns March 14th to bring you new art and new events. Follow the live map at www.TahoeArtWalk.com on your mobile device or print out the map before you head out.
Tahoe Art Walk spans from Stateline, Nevada to Meyers, California. Meet photographer Dirk Yuricich at his Stateline studio, and see his awe-inspiring landscape photography of Tahoe and the world.
Location
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Letter: Zephyr Cove Elementary is a great option for Nevada families
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 7:53pm
With over half of the school year completed, the talk at preschool pickup lately amongst the parents has been kindergarten – a big transition that seems like the official beginning of your child’s school career. Living in Nevada and working locally in town, parents have the ability to choose between any of the South Lake Tahoe public schools or our local district school in Zephyr Cove.
Snow blankets the Lake Tahoe Basin, finally
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 10:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been a while since Lake Tahoe has experienced measurable snowfall. The promised winter weather arrived overnight, with 8" of snow reported at the South Shore of Lake Tahoe by Sunday morning. Area ski resorts are reporting 4"-12" and Reno and the Carson Valley, due to some lake-effect snow, had 5"-7".
Even as the storm exits, expect wind as a new Lake Wind Advisory has been issued from noon on Sunday to 4:00 a.m. Monday.
Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe event celebrates 20 years
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 11:08am
Event Date:
March 7, 2020 - 9:00am
The 20th Annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe Celebration returns once again to the Sierra on Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 am, at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.
Snow or no snow, event activities begin with a guided tour starting at 9:30 am with Norwegian native and longboard ski expert Nina MacLeod, who will also give a longboard ski demonstration if sufficient snow is present. Attendees should bring their own snowshoes and cross country skis.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 9:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to February 21 - February 25, 2020.
2/21 - 2/23
ARRESTS (14):
25-year-old male arrested for DUI.
36-year-old male arrested for DUI.
44-year-old female arrested for trespassing.
30-year-old male arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.
50 year old female arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence and violating a protective order.
60-year-old male arrested for resisting arrest.
40-year-old male arrested on a warrant of Douglas County.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after leading police on pursuit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 3:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 26-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after allegedly leading officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on a pursuit through the Ski Run neighborhood.
At approximately 10:45 p.m., an SLTPD sergeant noticed the driver of a small motorcycle fail to stop at a stop sign at Spruce Avenue and Ski Run Boulevard. The motorcycle was also without a license plate attached, according to reports.
Solano County man found guilty of murder and robbery by South Lake Tahoe jury
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 10:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A jury of seven men and five women took just 80 minutes on Tuesday to find Dion Jermaine Vacarro guilty of murdering Dennis "Spike" Wright, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe on January 30, 2016.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 11:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
2/15
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 11:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to February 4 - February 20, 2020.
2/4
ARRESTS (2):
71-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
34-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, violation of probation, and on a felony warrant out of Nevada County for violation of probation.
TRAFFIC STOPS (4)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (24):
Alarm: 800-block Emerald Bay Rd
Assist Outside Agency: Tata Ln/Lake Tahoe Blvd
Assist Outside Agency: 3400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Fundraisers set for South Lake Tahoe woman who shattered leg in 20 foot fall
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 2:03pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On March 26, 2018, during a run down a chute at Kirkwood, Jen Dawn's life changed forever.
The 41-year-old South Lake Tahoe mother of two had completed one run down the sister chutes and was hiking over to the second when she slipped and fell 20 feet off of a cliff onto rocks and ice, landing on her right leg. The fall shattered that leg, lacerated her face and caused tooth loss.
Vail awards $2.8 million in grant support to 76 Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 2:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts EpicPromise has selected 76 local nonprofits in the Lake Tahoe area to receive one of their 2019-20 community grants, totaling $2.8 million in grant support.
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood recently held a breakfast to honor the recipients. The followed with a similar celebration at Northstar, the third area Vail resort.
26th annual Banked Slalom at Kirkwood this weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:11am
The 26th annual Banked Slalom hosted by Kirkwood Mountain Resort and driven by GMC returns on Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23. The race takes place in Kirkwood’s Snow Snake Gully, known for its challenging natural terrain.
Race operations will once again be executed by KSEF.
Day one of the event is designed for kids and families. Race categories include 8 & under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19 and Family category, which combines the time of parent and child.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort Ski Services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 6:27pm
Thanks to Vail’s EpicPromise grant and the wonderful and incredible Heavenly Mountain Resort Ski Services team members, Bread & Broth’s (B&B) dinner guests enjoyed a wonderful and nutritious meal at St. Theresa Grace Hall on Monday, February 10. Thanks to the generous $300 donation provided by the EpicPromise foundation, the B&B cooks whipped up a tasty meal of Chicken Picante, baked potatoes, green beans, and an avocado salad and servings of a variety of delicious desserts.
Outdoor Education Night at Lake Tahoe Aleworx LTEF fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 4:29pm
Event Date:
February 20, 2020 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the 20th of each month in 2020, the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) is teaming up with Lake Tahoe AleWorx for a fundraising series where all proceeds during the evening will go to the special projects of LTEF.
Each month LTEF and South Tahoe Now will spotlight the event and feature information about a different area of the local education programs offered through Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and supported by LTEF.
Ski and ride fundraiser "Purim in the Powder" sponsored by Temple Bat Yam
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 9:05pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2020 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to ski or ride the slopes at Heavenly Mountain Resort and help raise funds for Temple Bat Yam during "Purim in the Powder" on Sunday, March 15. Don't ski or ride? That's okay, help sponsor a participant or join in on the BBQ and raffle fun following the runs at Temple Bat Yam.
All skiers are riders taking part in the event are asked to raise at least $90 in pledges but don't let that hold you back on raising more!
Raffle tickets are $10 each and they can be purchased online or at the event:
10 tickets for $90
20 tickets for $180
Strolo Tahoe CF Winterfest
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 10:22am
Event Date:
March 6, 2020 (All day) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif, - The Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation (CFLF) is hosting its inaugural STROLO Tahoe CF Winterfest event on the slopes at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe March 6-8, 2020.
CFLF help people with cystic fibrosis live STROnger and LOnger (STROLO).
Location
Heavenly Resort
United States
See map: Google Maps
SOS Outreach students spend evening with South Lake Tahoe leaders
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 9:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Youth participating in SOS Outreach participated in a leadership evening on Thursday evening where they listened to a panel of three South Lake Tahoe leaders and learned about how to create positive change in breakout sessions.
SOS Outreach is a national youth development nonprofit that mentors at-risk and underserved youth with positive adults through outdoor activities. Youth in their fourth year of the mentor program have been building and practicing leadership skills and other life skills over the past years and were chosen to participate on Thursday.
90-day temperature and precipitation outlook for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 4:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a good start to the Sierra snowpack, big storms have almost been non-existent this winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports January 2020 was the fifth warmest on record in the US.
Barton expands walk-in orthopedic care services in South Lake Tahoe and Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 10:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health is expanding its orthopedic medical services, offering same-day care to address a variety of musculoskeletal injuries with no appointment necessary. Walk-in orthopedic care is now available at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness in South Lake Tahoe, Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and at the same time on Tuesday and Wednesday at Barton’s Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine office, located at 935 Mica Drive in Carson City.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Ski Patrol
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 10:49pm
Exchanging their Heavenly Ski Patrol jackets for Bread & Broth (B&B) aprons, Patrick Chu, Colton Terry, Andi Bertolina, Abby Salter, Marissa Streck, and Mike Galgay joined the B&B volunteers serving a delicious hot meal to the dinner guests at the Monday Meal on January 27 at St. Theresa Grace Hall. It was a cold evening and the hot chicken noodle casserole, prepared by the talented B&B cooks and served by the Heavenly Ski Patrol Adopt A Day sponsor team members, was a hit with the dinner guests.
CANCELED - Go Pink at Heavenly for South Lake Tahoe cancer patients at Barton
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 4:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Pink Heavenly will be held on Saturday, March 21 at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The Barton Foundation is inviting community members and visitors to register now and start fundraising for the fun event.
All proceeds from the slopeside fundraising event benefit Cancer Support Services at Barton Health, dedicated to improving the lives of community members fighting cancer.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 3:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to January 30 - February 3, 2020.
1/30
ARRESTS (4):
31-year-old female arrested for felony domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, false imprisonment, and preventing a witness or victim by threat or force.
47-year-old male arrested on a Douglas County warrant.
40-year-old female arrested for public intoxication, battery on a peace officer, and resisting arrest.
58-year-old male arrested for trespassing.
TRAFFIC STOPS (11)
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 4:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to January 15 - January 29, 2020.
1/15/20
ARRESTS (6):
54-year-old male arrested for hit and run causing injury and DUI.
53-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
36 year old female arrested for theft and felony threats.
20-year-old male arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol.
32-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance.
Ski With a Ranger program starts at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 11:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit invites the public to Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort this winter, starting on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Tours will begin each Friday at Tamarack Lodge, at the top of the Heavenly Gondola at 1 p.m. The tours last approximately one-hour and continue through March 27, 2020, weather permitting.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:08am
With ski break coming up in two weeks and winter formal dance on Saturday, some students at South Lake Tahoe High School were busy with senior projects, while the basketball team travels to Dayton.
On Campus
New term means new classes. Seniors that are enrolled in English or independent senior project this term began work this week. Here are some of the senior project proposals:
Tyler Pevenage is focusing on the performance of yoga. “I will be learning about something that, in the future, I can implement and use in my life.”
Proposed parcel tax for county residents to support Lake Valley Fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 10:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On March 3, 2020, voters in the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) boundaries will decide if Measure B should pass, a measure that would give the fire department funds for much-needed equipment, apparatuses, and supplies.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 11:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 182 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from December 18 - December 31, 2019.
12/18
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1800 block Lake Tahoe Blvd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 700 block Merced Ave
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3900 block Pioneer Tr
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3100 block Lake Tahoe Blvd
Maddie Bowman, South Lake Tahoe Olympic champion, announces retirement from competition
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 12:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of South Lake Tahoe's Golden Girls, Maddie Bowman, has announced her retirement from competitive halfpipe freeskiing on Monday.
In an announcement, U.S. Ski & Snowboard said Bowman, Olympic gold medalist, X Games gold medalist and seven-year member of the U.S. Freeski Team, is stepping away and leaving in her tracks a lasting legacy of triumph, perseverance, and progression.
South Lake Tahoe man confirmed as deceased Heavenly Mountain Resort patroller
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 11:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christoper John Nicholson of South Lake Tahoe has been confirmed as the Heavenly Mountain Resort ski patroller who died on the slopes Saturday.
Prescribed burns to continue around Lake Tahoe, weather and snow permitting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 3:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin. They may not be able to continue prescribed fire operations at some sites because of increased snow loads, but some units are able to continue burning.
Heavenly Mountain Resort employee dies after accident in Mott Canyon
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 9:28am
january 20 update: SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christoper John Nicholson of South Lake Tahoe has been confirmed as the Heavenly Mountain Resort ski patroller who died on the slopes Saturday.
On January 18, 2020, the 36-year-old Nicholson had been working at the resort and was found unconscious in the Mott Canyon area of Heavenly. He was flown via Care Flight to the Carson Valley Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Officials at Heavenly Mountain Resort had incorrectly identified the facility on Sunday but later corrected their news release.
One dead, one seriously injured in Alpine Meadows avalanche
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 2:24pm
January 18 update: In a statement, Alpine Meadows said the following: At approximately 10:16 a.m, Friday, an avalanche was reported in the area between Scott Chute and Promised Land near Scott Chair at Alpine Meadows, within an open area of the resort. A male skier sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 11am. A second male skier sustained severe lower-body injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Lake Tahoe clearing out after quick snowstorm, clear holiday weekend ahead
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 7:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Storms for the winter of 2019/20 haven't been prolific, but this week's one-day storm left behind up to two feet of snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts and about a foot around South Lake Tahoe.
Chain controls remain on mountain roads Friday morning but expect them to be dropping as the forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high of 35. Saturday and Sunday will be partly to mostly sunny and in the mid-40s.
Road controls as of 7:45 a.m. January 17:
US50
South Lake Tahoe public meeting to discuss new wireless facility ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 2:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Want to help craft the City of South Lake Tahoe's new wireless facility ordinance? The City is holding another public meeting to focus on the future of communications systems on Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat's conference room, 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
The public will be joined by City Council, Planning Commission and staff to discuss the ordinance which will guide the future of cell towers, mini-towers and other forms of wireless facilities in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe City Council denies appeal of planned Verizon cell tower
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 6:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A overflowing crowd was at Tuesday's City Council meeting to take part in what has become a hot topic in the South Lake Tahoe community - cell towers.
Before the Council was an appeal to the Planning Commission's June 13, 2019 approval of a Special Use permit for a Verizon Wireless Monopine planned for installation at 1360 Ski Run Boulevard on the site of Hansen's sledding hil
Pair arrested in South Lake Tahoe when found in car stolen from Pleasanton
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 1:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two men were arrested on Saturday night at the Ski Run Marina on suspicion of driving a stolen automobile.
The Pleasanton, California police called the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on January 11 to advise them that a car stolen in their town had a tracking device that placed it in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 10:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
1/4
LTCC expands child care to evening hours to help student parents
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 12:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For some students, there are many barriers to their being able to get a college degree, one of them being affordable child care. A recent move by the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is helping remove that barrier by having extended hours on Monday and Tuesday evenings so parents who are LTCC students can attend classes and/or study.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 8:32am
The students of South Tahoe High School came back from a two-week holiday vacation with motivation to finish the term and start their new year’s resolutions. Final exams are next week, Winter Formal is coming soon, and winter sports are continuing.
On Campus
Finals are next week on Thursday and Friday, which end the first term of the 2019-2020 year. While students bear down on studying, here are some of their resolutions for 2020:
Senior Nathan Carney wants to listen to a new song every day.
Cell tower and 56-acre project in South Lake Tahoe top full agenda for City Council
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 6:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first meeting of the new year for the South Lake Tahoe City Council will take place on Tuesday, January 14. They will start off with two closed session meetings to discuss the interim city manager position, one on Friday, January 10 at 3:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., prior to the start of their regular meeting.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 11:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to December 13 - December 27, 2019.
Dec. 13-15
ARRESTS:
31-year-old female arrested for felony resisting arrest, felony child cruelty, misdemeanor domestic violence, and misdemeanor resisting arrest.
34-year-old female cited and released for driving on a suspended license.
26-year-old male cited and released for displaying unlawful registration.
37-year-old male arrested for felony domestic violence and bringing a controlled substance into the jail.
Prescribed burn operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 7:59pm
Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which includes local, state and federal fire and land management agencies, are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations in the Lake Tahoe Basin over the next few weeks, weather permitting.
The 13 areas currently on the planned operations:
The old Tahoe Pines Campground near the intersection of US Hwy 50 and South Upper Truckee Rd. by the California Tahoe Conservancy. 8 acres of Machine Piles.
Upper Kinsbury, Valley Side by the Tahoe Douglas Fire District. 40 acres of Hand Piles.
Drivers stopped for snow play adventures continue to park dangerously & illegally
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 4:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many head to the Sierra to experience snow in all forms, from the ski slopes to sledding and building snowmen. With the fun and excitement awaiting, many seem to have forgotten the laws of being safe on the roadway and parking on the highways, and not observing "no parking" zone rules,
Thousands in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline for New Year's Eve celebrations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 3:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The ringing in of the new year was celebrated several different ways across the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
At Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe, a season-long celebration concluded with a New Year's Eve celebration attended by an estimated 6,500 people. The festivities included a 9:00 p.m. fireworks show on the gondola, concerts and special activities all day long.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 12:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
This story was updated after new information released by the Sheriff's Office.
The last report - http://southtahoenow.com/story/12/08/2019/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report.
Report for 12/8 - 12/28
Winter 2020 - Tahoe Art Walk monthly on second Saturdays
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 3:16pm
Event Date:
January 11, 2020 - 2:00pm The Tahoe Art Walk steps into 2020 with earlier hours for your local art excursion. This fun and free self-guided tour of South Shore art venues each Second Saturday of the month spans from Stateline to the Y and beyond. Immerse yourself in local culture apres ski. Enjoy art exhibits, events, and artist receptions for a wide range of artistic styles and media. Make new friends by participating in specially priced art classes and workshops.
Location
Scott Forrest Fine Art Gallery
2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Woman arrested on felony DUI charges after two-car collision in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 5:38pm
7:45 p.m.- A 44-year-old woman has been arrested on felony DUI charges after the Nisan XTerra she was driving collided with a Toyota Tundra on US50 and Ski Run Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe at 5:12 p.m. Friday, December 20.
She is currently at Barton Hospital being treated for an injury and to have her blood drawn (at her request). Once released she will be booked into the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe, according to SLTPD Sgt. Nick Carlquist.
