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Importance of keeping smoke detectors up to date
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:08pm
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.
Your Chariot awaits ....new micro-transit system headed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 9:48pm
In an effort to keep cars off the road, a key to increasing the clarity of Lake Tahoe, a new micro-transit system is heading to South Lake Tahoe.
Chariot, a shuttle company based in San Francisco, is coming to town for a three month trial run starting in just a few weeks.
"Chariot will be more responsive than traditional transportation," Jesse Patterson, Deputy Director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, told South Tahoe Now. "We'll get Chariot here and get people on board, then see if it works."
Public launch party for LimeBike in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 7:53pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2018 - 12:00pm
LimeBike, the bike sharing service that was in South Lake Tahoe in 2017, is officially back for the summer, and to mark the occasion there will be a public launch party on Sunday, May 27 from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Ski Run Boulevard. Enjoy free rides trying out LimeBike's dockless bike share system. Meet at Ski Run Marina or Over the Edge Sports.
All launch party participants can enjoy discounts at Blue Angle Cafe.
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.
Try out the bikes at LimeBike ride share kicks off in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 1:09pm
Event Date:
July 14, 2017 - 4:00pm
LimeBike, the newest in bike riding sharing, will kick off their South Lake Tahoe operations with a BBQ and ribbon cutting on Friday, July 14 at the Ski Run Blvd Farmer's Market from 4:00 p.m. t 5:30 p.m.
The San Mateo based business will have ten bikes prepared for people to try out along the boulevard between Outdoor Gear lab and the farmer's market. They'll have a booth set up with free food and drink, flyers and t-shirts.
New bike ride share program to start in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 6:27pm
South Lake Tahoe is about to be invaded by a fleet of 200 cutting-edge lime green "smart" bicycles. LimeBike out of the Bay Area unveiled their new dockless ride share on Tuesday, giving the public a sneak peak of what will officially start on the South Shore Saturday, July 15 for a pilot program.
"We are thrilled to be here," said Andrew Savage, Vice President of Strategic Development for LimeBike. "This will make mobility more fun."
Boys on 7 entertain celebrities and spectators at celebrity golf
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2016 - 10:36am
What started out as a group of friends coming to the South Shore from their homes in the Sacramento area to watch the American Century Golf Tournament at Edgewood has turned into a spectator sport of its own.
As one watches the activity its hard to tell who the gallery is there to watch, the celebrities of the group of friends and what is about to transpire as the celebrity walks to the tee box.
Pokemon Go app users in South Lake Tahoe, and around the world
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/10/2016 - 7:07pm
The new craze "Pokémon GO" has become the top grossing app for smart phones, and its only been a few days since it was released. South Lake Tahoe isn't immune to to the popularity of this geocaching game where you find and capture Pokémon characters at various locations in the community.
Warning though, it can be harmful to your health, or safety.
William Hill opens new sportsbook inside MontBleu Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 9:40pm
Just in the time for the biggest sports betting weekend of the year, MontBleu Resort on the South Shore has a new William Hill sportsbook. They had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday to welcome customers and celebrate the new operation.
MontBleu became the latest location to offer a sportsbook operated by the international company which is based in England. There are 104 other locations in Nevada including the operations at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe.
Seven innovative mobile applications to lift your mood
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 6:46pm
Mobile applications are one of the newest methods available to help elevate your mood. If you have a smart phone or tablet, mobile applications are convenient, entertaining, and inspiring. They don’t take a lot of time and are often free of charge.
Here are some of my favorite apps that provide mood-lifting tips and entertainment. All are free to download and available on multiple phone platforms, unless otherwise noted.
Ultimate online bicycling guide covers Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Carson Valley
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 10:24pm
An online biking guide for cyclists of all abilities in the South Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson Valley and California Alps just been released. Bike Tahoe: Tahoe’s Ultimate Bicycling Guide, features 65 of the most popular bicycle rides in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin, and can be visited at www.BikeTahoe.org. This is a “responsive web site” meaning that it automatically resizes the content format to fit the screen size of the device being used (smart phone, tablet, laptop).
Heavy traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 11:17am
The heavy holiday traffic in South Lake Tahoe is showing up on the newly installed CalTrans message boards. As of 11 a.m., it was a 14 minute drive from the intersection of Highway 50 and Pioneer Trail near Stateline to the "Y." It is a 70 minute trip from that same location to Meyers and 160 minutes to Placerville.
Three new message signs were unveiled in South Lake Tahoe just before the 4th of July holiday weekend.
CalTrans working on new South Lake Tahoe message signs
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 10:34am
When CalTrans unveiled the three new message board signs in South Lake Tahoe before the 4th of July weekend, many were appreciative of the head's up on travel times over Echo Summit.
Kirkwood Mountain Realty debuts Timber Creek Townhomes
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/03/2015 - 3:31pm
Kirkwood Mountain Realty, the premier real estate company for Kirkwood, CA, announces the development of Timber Creek Townhomes, showcasing sustainable design with smart home technology and modern home features.
Construction is underway on 21 new, ski-in, ski-out townhomes in the heart of Timber Creek Village. Owners will enjoy easy access to the high-speed lifts of Vail Resorts’ Kirkwood Mountain Resort, and the renowned Ski & Ride School.
Are you prepared for a rise in burglaries?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/19/2015 - 10:43pm
Since the beginning of December, 2014 there have been 19 thefts, six burglaries and two robberies reported in the South Lake Tahoe city limits. While many of these are petty thefts, others have resulted in the theft of valuable jewelry, electronics and other belongings from residences while the owners weren't home.
Have you protected your home to the best of your ability? Many of us may think that "it can't happen to me," but when a home was burglarized around the corner from me, I changed that mode of thinking and started looking into ways to better protect mine.
930 new laws to take affect in California in 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 12:04am
Plastic bags, driver's licenses, selfies, assisted living and teens are just a few of the subjects the new laws in California will address in 2015.
Here are just a few of the 930 new laws:
Tahoe Fund, Conservancy launch free beach app
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 9:27am
A new smart phone and tablet app designed to highlight beaches around Lake Tahoe, where they are and how to get to them, has been launched in a partnership with the Tahoe Fund and the California Tahoe Conservancy. The aim is to help more than 2 million Tahoe visitors find their way to the perfect beach outing on the public shores.
Avalanche center looks to grow
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 5:20pmUsing a smart phone to find out what's underneath your feet may seem a tad bit unnecessary. Unless, of course, what's underneath your feet is a set of skis and a mountain peak covered in potentiall...
Avalanche center looks to grow
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 5:20pmUsing a smart phone to find out what's underneath your feet may seem a tad bit unnecessary. Unless, of course, what's underneath your feet is a set of skis and a mountain peak covered in potentiall...
Lake Tahoe Community College ramps up summer with Connect programs
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 8:00pmIn one of the most innovate private-public education partnerships developed in recent years, Lake Tahoe Community College prepares to launch the summer follow-up of its successful CONNECT program.
Designed as a way for community members to extend their education pursuits, CONNECT offers noncredit classes at Lake Tahoe Community College with a series of life enhancement workshops for people with passions for arts, theater, health and fitness and business marketing.
