south shore
Not too late to participate in Tahoe Bike Challenge; Celebration June 18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/11/2016 - 10:09am
Event Date:
June 18, 2016 - 12:00pm
For two weeks every year, Lake Tahoe area commuters, students and recreational riders get on their bikes instead of in the cars to get to where they need to go. This year's event started on June 1 and goes until June 14 so there are just a few days to make your bike rides count.
In addition to all the other reasons to participate (including that it is fun & free), the data collected goes to help show the need for bicycle paths and other infrastructure when we apply for grants and other funding.
LTCC to host open house about 4-year degree program
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 1:32pm
Event Date:
June 16, 2016 - 5:00pm
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and Sierra Nevada College (SNC Tahoe) are co-hosting an Open House on Thursday, June 16 at 5:00 p.m. in LTCC’s Board/Aspen Room to explore offering an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Global Business Management from LTCC’s South Lake Tahoe campus. The two colleges are seeking community and student input to gauge the level of interest in the program. As the partnership between LTCC and SNC moves forward, it will bring an accredited four-year bachelor’s degree option to LTCC’s South Shore campus for the first time.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/05/2016 - 3:19pm
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.
5/29
1:15 a.m. - Battery to a person - Meyers
1:41 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Turnback Lane - VACATION RENTAL REPORT FILED AGAINST 32-YEAR-OLD WOMAN
4:45 p.m. - Driving on a suspended license due do previous DUI - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 51-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED
Tahoe Tidbits: Cork & More changing hands, Postmarc Hotel to expand
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 8:56pm
The popular and long-time South Lake Tahoe business, the Cork & More, has sold. After almost 40 years of supplying wine, cheese, gifts and deli options to an adoring public, owners Jim and Kim Warlow have decided to retire. They were originally planning to close last Fall, but when potential buyers started to look into purchasing the store on Al Tahoe Blvd., the Warlows decided to hold off closure.
Escrow is expected to close around July 1 Jim said. After that, he's looking forward to enjoying Lake Tahoe's year round recreation from the slopes to the bike trails.
Expect increased bike traffic on Sunday during America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 9:21am
Thousands of bicyclists will be sharing the highways around Lake Tahoe on Sunday and during practice rides on Saturday. Drivers on Highways 50, 89 and 28 will need to be aware of the extra activity on the road created by riders participating in the 25th America's Most Beautiful Bike ride, a 72-mile ride around the lake.
Forest thinning project resumes near Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 5:14pm
The South Shore Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Healthy Forest Restoration project on 10,000 acres near Fallen Leaf Lake has resumed.
Crews with the U.S. Forest Service will be mechanically removing whole trees off Fallen Leaf Road near the campground over the next several months and the area will be closed for public safety.
The goal of the project is to reduce the risk of severe wildfire and create healthier forests.
STMS students rise to the Bike Week challenge
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 4:17pm
During the past three days, students from South Lake Tahoe schools have been participating in Bike to School days as part of the two-week Tahoe Bike Challenge.
At South Tahoe Middle School, students rose to the occasion and came out in big numbers on their bikes each day.
Each participant received a raffle ticket for each day they rode to school. 15 students were drawn daily for a plethora of prizes including Amgen Tour of California shirts and hates, bike reflectors, bells and lights, gift bags and more.
Concert series at Heavenly Village expanding and bringing in bigger acts
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 8:46am
On any given day of the year, one can find live music in South Lake Tahoe, and this summer's lineup has just increased by 33 with the schedule for the free Heavenly Music series being released.
This is our fourth year, and we've expanded," said Dreu Murin of Dreu Murin Productions.. "We searched all top bands in the area, Bay Area, Las Vegas and Sacramento. This is going to be exciting!"
Heavenly Village has added staging and lighting in order to create a more effective stage for the acts. If the crowds at the opening weekend are any measure, the move was a successful one.
260 teams coming through Tahoe as they run 178 miles in two day race
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 9:57pm
The 12th annual Reno Tahoe Odyssey will take runners from Reno, north of Verdi, down to Boca Reservoir, Truckee, down to South Lake Tahoe, over to Virginia City and back to Reno starting Friday afternoon, June 3. The event this year is 178 miles long, has 260 teams which split up 36 legs of the race, and they don't stop as the sun drops, they run all night long.
Tahoe Bike Challenge kicks off with party and historical bike ride
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 10:57pm
The 11th annual Lake Tahoe Bike Challenge was officially kicked off with a ceremony at Lakeview Commons Wednesday afternoon. A small crowd gathered for what was the second kick-off party which culminated in a group bike ride.
Proclamations were read by both El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Pro Tem Austin Sass, both celebrating alternative modes of transportation on the South Shore.
Farmers Markets return to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 1:18pm
It is time for farmer's markets to return to South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, the first two set to start Friday, June 3.
On Friday, the popular Ski Run Blvd market opens for their seventh season at 3:00 p.m. Food, crafts, fruit and vegetables will be featured in the middle of the block in front of Blue Angel Cafe. This market will be on all Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through September 30. For more information, visit their website www.skirunfarmersmarket.com.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 6:17pm
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.
5/22
7:13 p.m. - Grand Theft - Tionontati St - HEAVENLY AVALANCHE RESCUE DOG POSSIBLY STOLEN FROM UNSECURED BACKYARD.
5/23
3:12 p.m. - Missing Person - Elks Club Rd - R/P REPORTED A MISSING PERSON.
5/24
Jerod Haase hires his old coach from South Tahoe High for Stanford job
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/28/2016 - 5:15pm
Tom Orlich, one of California’s all-time winningest coaches which includes a 25-year run at South Tahoe High, has been hired by his former student, and new Stanford Men's Basketball coach, Jerod Haase.
According to the Fresno Bee, Orlich, who won three Central Section championships and more than 300 games in 14 seasons at Clovis High, is retiring from his district job to join Haase.
$5 Dump Day for South Lake Tahoe residents June 4
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 11:26am
Event Date:
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.
Gaming revenues drop in April for South Shore casinos
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 9:01am
Income for casinos on the South Shore was down in April, 2016, with their recording a 12.48 percent drop in gaming win when compared to income from a year ago. They had a "win" of $12,708,195.
The gaming win represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
For the fiscal year, the local casinos continue to be slightly off from last year, with a drop in the gaming win by 3.84 percent.
Mountain Resort Television: Mountain Biking in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 4:48pmMountain Resort Television covers the sport of mountain biking in today's episode. The trails are in great condition, especially with the cooler, damp weather. Wyatt Albright from South Shore Bikes gives us the scoop on everything "Bike."
CHP looking for South Lake Tahoe area Senior Volunteers and Explorers
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 2:22pm
Volunteers are needed by the California Highway Patrol for two of their programs on the South Shore, Senior Volunteers and Explorers.
The Senior Volunteer Program provides senior adult men and women the opportunity to
volunteer their time to assist CHP employees in the performance of their duties.
This assistance enhances the Department’s ability to provide safety, service, and security for all Californians.
Don Ashton appointed CAO for El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 4:00pm
Don Ashton, the El Dorado County Director of Health & Human Services, was appointed Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) during the Board of Supervisor's meeting in Placerville Tuesday.
When Sue Novasel, the South Shore representative on the Board of Supervisors was asked why Ashton was chosen, she said his 23 years of experience in the public sector is extensive, and he'll know how to take the county to the next level.
Opinion: Industrialization in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 11:52am
There’s talk of expansion in South Lake Tahoe, but this town must be mindful of its beloved nature. However, it has the capability of evolving into a prosperous city through tactful ways of expanding and changing. The awareness of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, the city's plans for airport reconstruction, and the growing tourism industry in California show that expansion for South Lake Tahoe is beneficial, or at least manageable, for everyone.
Location
South Tahoe High School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, 96150, CA
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 9:30pm
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.
5/15
7:59 a.m. - Failure to register as an arsonist - South Lake Tahoe
11:00 a.m. - Search and Rescue - Lake of the Woods - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR AN INJURED 71-YEAR-OLD MALE HIKER.
Prescribed fire operations may continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/22/2016 - 5:23pm
Prescribed burns are slated to continue this week, weather permitting. The Nevada Division of State Lands, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service are scheduled to begin fire operations on Monday, May 23, 2016 on both the Northeast and South shores of Lake Tahoe.
South Shore: Burning may take place off Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, off Panther Lane near the west end of Gardner Mountain and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
Northeast Shore: Near Incline Village in the Rocky Point area along Tunnel Creek Road.
Dedication of latest phase of Lake Tahoe Bikeway
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 6:53pm
Another section of what is becoming the premier bikeway circling Lake Tahoe was dedicated in a ceremony behind Lakeside Inn on Wednesday. This new shared-use trail connects to Rabe Meadow with access to Nevada Beach and Round Hill Pines Resort.
"The TTD (Tahoe Transportation District) is pleased to have been part of this project," said Carl Hasty, District Manager of TTD. "Bike trails are thought of as a 'nice to do' project in many areas, but in Lake Tahoe they are important."
Inaugural community clean-up day on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 9:39am
Event Date:
May 21, 2016 - 9:00am
The Clean Tahoe program is organizing the first Spring Clean day in South Lake Tahoe, something they hope will become an annual event in all local neighborhoods.
All community members are welcome to participate at various locations throughout the South Shore on Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Cleanup supplies will be provided as well as a free lunch for all volunteers at Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach afterward.
Sign up online at www.clean-tahoe.org/spring-clean or call (530) 544-4210.
Spectator's guide to Amgen Tour of California in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 8:16am
WHO:
Spectators, volunteers, residents, visitors, businesses, sponsors, media, and cycling enthusiasts
WHAT:
Amgen Tour of California returns to Lake Tahoe, May 19:
Men’s Stage 5 races 132.4 miles from Lodi to South Lake Tahoe
Women’s Stage 1 start/finish in South Shore 72.7 mile circumnavigation of the lake
WHERE:
Race headquarters: Heavenly Mountain Resort California Base Lodge
3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
WHEN:
Thursday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Amgen excitement building for South Lake Tahoe races
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 7:08pm
Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour of California is in the books, and now it's time for 180 of the best in men's cycling and 108 of elite women's racers to head to South Lake Tahoe.
Peter Sagan won Wednesday's race at the Laguna Seca racetrack. BMC's Greg Van Avermaet challenged Sagan, but it wasn't enough and the Tinkoff rider easily won and now wears the green jersey of the sprint competition leader. Dimension Data’s Nathan Haas was third after leading out the sprint.
Stage 4, top 10
1. Peter SAGAN, TINKOFF, in 5:16:33
2. Greg VAN AVERMAET, BMC RACING TEAM, at :00
Tahoe Mountain Lab provides unique work situation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 8:03pm
While the official grand opening isn't until May 26, the doors have opened and office spaces are filling up at the new Tahoe Mountain Lab in South Lake Tahoe. What was once the Tahoe Daily Tribune offices on Lake Tahoe Blvd. is now home to 24 private offices, shared work spaces, tables and desks as well as the local paper's new office.
Phase one of community playfield project to break ground
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:44pm
A joint effort between the City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College will soon expand recreation offerings on the South Shore.
The Community Playfields Expansion Project will bring two new playfields to the area as work gets underway on the Community Playfields Expansion Project adjacent to the current soccer field at the college.
South Shore family safe after home burns in early morning fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:07pm
A Christmas Valley family is safe after their home suffered substantial damage in an early morning fire on May 16.
A family of three awoke to the sounds of their smoke detectors wailing and called 9-1-1. At that time, they didn't see flames but quickly exited the home.
Firefighters from the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) responded at 4:50 a.m. to the 3300 block of West River Park Drive where they found the second story fully engulfed in flames.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 5:08pm
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.
5/8
6:19 p.m. - Domestic Dispute - Wintoon Drive
5/9
11:35 a.m. - Burglary - Johnson Pass Rd - REPORTING PARTY REPORTED A BURGLARY
5/10
Award winning musician/producer arrested in Stateline drug bust
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/14/2016 - 5:05pm
An award-winning musician and producer was arrested Thursday near a Lake Tahoe casino after drug enforcement officers found nearly 58 grams of methamphetamine on the man, according to a Tri-NET task force officer.
Whittell and South Tahoe golfers headed to State Golf Tournament
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 8:37pmThe 2016 NIAA Divisions I-A & III State Boys Golf Championships will be in Pahrump, Nevada starting May 17, and there will be seven golfers from the South Shore on the course.
Whittell's golf team qualified to be one of three teams from the Northern Division to head to State. Golf Coach Steve Maltase will be taking Colin Buchholz, Palmer Chaplin, Alex Byer, Jonathan Duffy, Matt Davis, and Nic Buchholz to Pahrump after their qualifying at Edgewood Wednesday. They will be playing at the Mountain Falls Golf Club both Tuesday and Wednesday.
TTD provides plan for Loop Road project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 7:32pm
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Board today unanimously approved a set of principles to clarify and guide the final design and implementation of the US Highway 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the Loop Road Project.
This plan that will answer some community member's concerns about the project by addressing right-of-way, housing, road construction, assistance and support for affected businesses, and continued community involvement.
Fire agencies to continue prescribed burns around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 4:42pm
Taking advantage of favorable burning conditions, the Lake Valley Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service have planned to conduct prescribed fire operations next week on the South Shore beginning Monday, May 16, 2016.
Burning operations are scheduled to take place in four locations:
Northeast of the Lake Tahoe Airport near Barbara Avenue
Off Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road
Off Panther Lane near the west end of Gardner Mountain
Off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley
Soroptimists honor youth of the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 8:42pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club (SITS) held their 2016 Youth Awards and Scholarships presentation Thursday, honoring students from Whittell High School, South Tahoe High, Mt. Tallac High and South Tahoe Middle School for their scholastic, community service and personal successes for the past school year.
The winners:
George Whittell High School Most Improved Eight Grade Student -- Sky Rosselle
South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eight Grade Students--Madison Dial Tuttle, Dylan Sanders
George Whittell High School Most Improved Senior--Hazel Darlucio
Barton Foundation's Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 3:54pm
Event Date:
May 3, 2016 - 7:00am BARTON FOUNDATION’S TIKI TEE OFF GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, June 3, Check-in and breakfast at 7:00am (Tee off at 8:00am)
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe
Join the Barton Foundation for the 22nd annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament. Golf registration includes breakfast, golf and golf cart, drink tickets, and a Luau lunch. All proceeds support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.
Location
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 52' 16.1004" N, 120° 0' 28.3644" W
See map: Google Maps
Summit held to build successful businesses and employees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 4:49pm
Over 100 people attended the Make Tahoe Work For You Leadership Lake Tahoe Summit on May 6 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. The one-day Summit, featuring inspiring sessions for individuals and business owners, provided Lake Tahoe residents with tools to make Tahoe a viable place to succeed, both personally and professionally. The Summit was organized by the Tahoe Chamber’s Leadership Lake Tahoe 2016 class.
Historic estate near Edgewood sells for $8.5 million
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 4:04pm
A home designed by Julia Morgan on the shores of South Lake Tahoe near Stateline has sold for $8.5 million, making it the largest residential home sales in the city in nearly a decade.
Morgan, best known as being the architect behind Hearst Castle in San Simeon, designed two homes in Lake Tahoe. The one on the South Shore, named Twin Pines, was built in 1928 and includes a 2,750-square-foot main house with an 864-square-foot guesthouse. The home sits on 1.65 acres with more than 180 feet of sandy beach, a pier, and buoy.
Forest thinning project to be continued near Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 4:25pm
A three-month long tree removal project off of Fallen Leaf Lake Road near the campground will start around May 15, 2016. Due to the heavy equipment needed, the Forest Service will issue a forest order closing the project area (units 1 and 148) to pedestrians from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.
Women of the Moose in SLT help local homeless youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 9:51pm
A community group effort led by the Women of the Moose (WOTM) Chapter 408 in South Lake Tahoe is helping the homeless youth of the community
WOTM help out with the kids who are part of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's McKinney Vento program. LTUSD receives an annual allocation of about $1,000 to purchase school supplies and help with bus transportation for its approximately 250 homeless students.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 6:21pm
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.
5/1
12:55 p.m. - Vandalism - Cold Creek Trail - 25-YEAR-OLD MALE SUBJECT ARRESTED AFTER HE DESTROYED A BEDROOM
7:30 p.m. - Dumping on Government Property - Bridge Rd - UNKNOWN SUBJECT(S) DUMPED TRASH IN A STATE PARK
5/2
Valhalla Boathouse Theatre celebrates 20 years in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 5:14pm
It once housed The Shiek, a boat named in honor of Rudolf Valentino, friend and frequent guest to the Pope Estate in South Lake Tahoe. The Shiek was the biggest and fastest boat of its time on Lake Tahoe.
In the late 1800's it housed the boats of William Tevis who owned the 75 acre sprawling estate along the South Shore.
Cinco de Mayo ribbon cutting at Agave Azul
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 11:11pm
Event Date:
May 5, 2016 - 4:30pm
Agave Azul is the newest family owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant on the South Shore. Owners Pedro and Juillermina Mendez and their son Jose Mendez invite the public to join them for a Cinco de Mayo Tahoe Chamber ribbon cutting on May 5, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
Agave Azul will offer $5 margaritas and patron shots, and 50% off appetizers as part of the special celebration.
16th annual Lake Tahoe snapshot day to show tributary stream health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 9:07pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2016 - 9:00am
Over one hundred community members will gather on May 14 as the League to Save Lake Tahoe organizes the year’s largest single-day, hands-on citizens science effort to capture a snapshot of the water quality health of South Shore streams feeding into Lake Tahoe.
“By participating in the 16th annual Snapshot Day, volunteers are building on years of data gathered in these streams to provide valuable data information we can use to help protect Lake Tahoe,” said Jesse Patterson, deputy director for the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
LTCC Community Games return this Saturday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 8:40am
Event Date:
May 7, 2016 - 12:00pm
Let the games begin, again! Dodgeball, table tennis, badminton, music, food, bounce house, science fair and more are all on tap for the 3rd annual Community Games on the Lake Tahoe Community College campus on Saturday, May 7 from noon to 4:00 p.m.
The LTCC Coyote athletes will train young soccer players and other kids activities include face painting and a scavenger hunt. But, its not all for kids, tournaments for adults will create a lot of excitement.
South Lake Tahoe needs to be interesting and ready to give a total experience
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 11:55am
There was once a time when having a beautiful lake, spectacular scenery and non-stop action and gambling was enough for the tourist to visit South Lake Tahoe and the South Shore.
This is no longer the case and the community needs to become future ready.
Carl Ribaudo, owner of Strategic Marketing Group, spoke at the Future Ready Tourism Forum at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on April 26, 2016.
While change is always tough Ribaudo said, South Lake Tahoe needs to be prepared as the tourist shifts from making a transaction when coming to Tahoe to wanting an experience.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 8:49am
Prescribed fire operations are planned to continue this week on the east and south shores of Lake Tahoe.
The U.S. Forest Service, the Nevada Division of State Lands and the Nevada Division of Forestry will start the fire operations on Monday, May 2, weather permitting.
South Shore: Near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School, off Highway 89 near Spring Creek, and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 7:23am
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.
4/24
2:37 p.m. - Operating Motorcycle without proper license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 37-year-old-male cited
6:00 p.m. - Manufacturing of Controlled Substance - Plum St - A BHO LAB EXPLOSION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. - Suspect is a 36-year-old man.
4/25
Winners announced for Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 6:22pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency presented Lake Spirit Awards to four people who possess a strong personal commitment to preserving Lake Tahoe at today’s Governing Board meeting.
The Lake Spirit Awards honor people making real progress at restoring Lake Tahoe. Created in 2011, the awards are a way to recognize those individuals whose passion for Tahoe results in progress and environmental improvements.
Officer hanging up her shield after 29 years with SLTPD
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 9:11pm
What does a police officer do after they retire?
Hunt for Bigfoot, of course.
That is what South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Donna Kingman said she'll be doing after hanging up her shield after 29 years of working in the community. Her official last day is April 30, but Thursday was her last shift working in uniform.
Of course, she won't be hunting for Bigfoot in cold, shaded areas as she'll be seeking sun and a life of being "footloose and fancy free."
Stateline casinos lead state in revenue gain in March
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 8:23am
The South Shore casinos did well in March, with revenues up over $3 million. The Nevada Gaming Control Board released their figures today, and the casinos at Stateline casinos brought in $17,173,511, which is up 23.19 percent from the same period in 2015.
For the fiscal year, the South Shore is still below the previous year by 3.09 percent.
