south shore
Roberta Mason, Sherm McKissock and Patrick Atherton awarded Honorary Membership
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 3:06pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) Board of Directors named Roberta Mason and Sherm McKissock honorary lifetime members of Tahoe Chamber for their contributions to the South Shore community. Patrick Atherton was awarded an honorary annual membership. Mason, McKissock and Atherton were presented with honorary memberships at the Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors meeting on March 19, 2015.
South Lake Tahoe Community Job Fair to be held
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 10:50pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2015 - 3:00pm
Due to popular demand, community job fairs will be held on both the North and South Shores of Lake Tahoe this spring. Last year's Tahoe Job Fair was held at Squaw Valley and over 1,100 perspective employees attended.
In a joint effort between Harrahs and Harveys, the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaboration, Professional Ski Instructor's Association and the American Assocition of Snowboarder Instructors, the Tahoe Regional Community fair will be held on the South Shore March 31 and on the North Shore on April 1.
South Lake Tahoe Middle School Connectivity Plan update
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 9:17pm
Community members, school officials, local planners and agencies have been involved with the South Tahoe Middle School Connectivity Plan for months and the final plan will soon be available. The goal has been to create safer, more walkable and bikeable off highway routes around South Tahoe Middle School (STMS), Bijou Park and Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC). A $150,000 grant from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District got the activity in motion.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary fundraiser breaks records; Honors first responders
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While the Tahoe Douglas Rotary's annual St. Patrick's Day fundraiser has always been a local's favorite, this year's event created such a buzz around town that it actually sold out a month ago.
On Friday, March 13, 650 people filled Harrah's Convention Center for an evening of first responder honorees, an inaugural digital silent auction, a wine and beer bar with televisions to watch the bidding from as well as a red carpet with "paparazzi" to record the evening.
Sierra-at-Tahoe latest resort to close due to drought
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 9:39pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe is the latest Lake Tahoe area ski resort to announce that it will suspend operations, beginning Monday, because of the lack of snow brought on by the ongoing drought in the west.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 9:34pm
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.
3/8
12:34 a.m. - Disorderly conduct: under the influence - Creekwood Drive - 18-YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION; TO BE RELEASED WHEN SOBER PER 849(B) PC.
County Counsel: Sue Novasel cannot take part in Meyers Area Plan discussions
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 6:34pm
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, who represents South Lake Tahoe and the rest of the South Shore, was told by County Counsel that she may no longer participate in the Meyers Area Plan (MAP) discussions. Novasel owns 11.5% of a commercial building in Meyers, and it was determined that decisions about the MAP and zoning changes could affect her investment.
“I am disappointed that a conflict of interest will prevent my future participation in the Meyers Area Plan project," Novasel said.
Tahoe Talks Lunch Series Continues March 18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 12:27am
A Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch Series recently launched offers a monthly forum for people to discuss and learn more about ways to strengthen communities, make towns safer for bicyclists and pedestrians, and help protect Lake Tahoe’s amazing natural resources.
Lunches are held monthly at Lake Tahoe Community College. They cover topics ranging from transportation to the economy and the environment, and offer a comfortable, low-key setting for people to discuss and learn about those issues. The events are free to the public.
First Responder Community Hero Award: Greg Almos
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2015 - 11:22pm
Tahoe Douglas Rotary has been a part of the South Shore community since 1962, and, as are the other 1.2 million Rotarians in the world, are bound by a commong purpose, Service Above Self. The club felt it was an ideal fit to recognize police and fire professionals in the community who make sacrifies every day to serve and protect.
This week, South Tahoe Now has been highlighting each of this year's winners of the inagural First Responder Community Hero Award.
First Responder Community Hero Award: Mike Anderson
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 10:15pm
Tahoe Douglas Rotary has been a part of the South Shore community since 1962, and, as are the other 1.2 million Rotarians in the world, are bound by a commong purpose, Service Above Self. The club felt it was an ideal fit to recognize police and fire professionals in the community who make sacrifies every day to serve and protect.
This week, South Tahoe Now has been highlighting each of this year's winners of the inagural First Responder Community Hero Award.
First Responder Community Hero Award: Ross Molesworth
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/09/2015 - 8:44pm
Tahoe Douglas Rotary has been a part of the South Shore community since 1962, and, as are the other 1.2 million Rotarians in the world, are bound by a commong purpose, Service Above Self. The club felt it was an ideal fit to recognize police and fire professionals in the community who make sacrifies every day to serve and protect.
During the week, South Tahoe Now will highlight each of this year's winners of the inagural First Responder Community Hero Award.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 10:43pm
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.
3/1
7:42 a.m. - Death Investigation - Pioneer Trail - DEPUTIES RESPONDED FOR A DEATH INVESTIGATION AFTER MEDICS RECEIVED A MEDICAL AID CALL AND DECLARED 88-YEAR OLD WOMAN DECEASED.
First Responder Community Hero Award: Al Martinez
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 10:03pm
Tahoe Douglas Rotary has been a part of the South Shore community since 1962, and, as are the other 1.2 million Rotarians in the world, are bound by a commong purpose, Service Above Self. The club felt it was an ideal fit to recognize police and fire professionals in the community who make sacrifies every day to serve and protect.
During the week, South Tahoe Now will highlight each of this year's winners of the inagural First Responder Community Hero Award.
South Lake Tahoe wrestler earns triple crown in Wrestling Ironman tournament
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 9:41pm
South Lake Tahoe 15-year old Andrew Herrera won his first triple crown in wrestling this weekend during USA Wrestling's Ironman youth tournament held in Reno.
The 182 pound South Tahoe High sophomore won first in Greco, Freestyle and Folkstyle.
Herrera comes off a third place finish with the high school team.
Dirty Cello to perform at Park 968's CoffeePub
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 9:23pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2015 - 7:30pm
Described as "B.B. King meets Yo-Yo Ma," Dirty Cello from San Francisco will be performing in South Lake Tahoe at Park 968's CoffeePub on Saturday, March 14.
Dirty Cello, led by Rebecca Roudman, will be bringing their unique sound to the South Shore during their west coast tour. Described as crossover cellists, Dirty Cello presents a high energy mix of soulful blues, swingin’ gypsy jazz and wild Euro-gypsy dance music.
First Responder Community Hero Award: Ron Elges
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/07/2015 - 11:45pm
Tahoe Douglas Rotary has been a part of the South Shore community since 1962, and, as are the other 1.2 million Rotarians in the world, are bound by a commong purpose, Service Above Self. The club felt it was an ideal fit to recognize police and fire professionals in the community who make sacrifies every day to serve and protect.
During the week, South Tahoe Now will highlight each of this year's winners of the inagural First Responder Community Hero Award.
First Responder Community Hero Award: Ralph Jones
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 10:47pm
Tahoe Douglas Rotary has been a part of the South Shore community since 1962, and, as are the other 1.2 million Rotarians in the world, are bound by a commong purpose, Service Above Self. The club felt it was an ideal fit to recognize police and fire professionals in the community who make sacrifies every day to serve and protect.
For the next six days, South Tahoe Now will highlight each of this year's winners of the inagural First Responder Community Hero Award.
Mental Health Forum focuses on unmet needs of the community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/05/2015 - 10:52pm
The facts are startling. El Dorado County has twice the number of suicides than the state average. El Dorado County has 2.5 times the state average of maternity mental issues. The domestic violence rate in El Dorado County is 1.5 times higher than the state average. More people are living in the county with mental issues than ever before.
A day long forum of mental health care providers, agencies, medical professionals and other community members was held in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday in order to find what needs are being met, and unmet, in the area.
Tahoe Chamber recognized for exceptional communications and political advocacy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 12:50am
Tahoe Chamber was recently recognized at the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Conference in Anaheim for their accomplishments in political advocacy and communications.
Kudos: The South Shore community members have big hearts!
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/01/2015 - 10:51pm
The South Shore community members have big hearts! I wanted to send my congratulations to the organizers and participants at the St. Baldrick’s Foundation fund raiser on Friday, February 27th at the Ice Arena in South Lake Tahoe. What a fantastic event for a foundation with the goal to “Conquer Childhood Cancers.” Thank you!
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/01/2015 - 10:40pm
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.
2/22
4 p.m. - Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License - Lake Tahoe Blvd - A 27-YEAR OLD MALE DRIVER WAS CITED/RELEASED FOR DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE AND NO IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE.
Forest Service resumes fire operations at a dozen locations around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/28/2015 - 10:57am
Joint fire operations by the Nevada Division of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service are resuming in the Lake Tahoe area.
Depnding on weather conditions, South Shore operations will take place on Gardner Mountain near STHS and off of Gardner Street, in Christmas Valley, Luther Pass near Grass Lake, on Ski Run Blvd. near Heavenly Valley, on lower Kingsbury near Easy Street, Logan Creek Drive and southwest of Meeks Bay. On the Northern half, activity will be seen in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park north of Spooner Summmet off Hwy 28 and at Memorial Point near Sand Harbor.
Stateline casinos win over $14 million in January; Net win down 3.8%
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/28/2015 - 12:17am
Nevada gaming figures for the month of January show the South Shore casinos won $14,139,520, down 3.8% from the previous year. With seven months of the fiscal year completed, year-to-date figures are fairly even with the gaming win 1.55% over the same period last year.
The Carson Valley casinos are up the same percentage the South Shore is down, 3.8%.
The gaming win represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report shows the state being up 7.75%.
Small turnout for Caltrans forum on Echo Summit Bridge project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 11:44pm
Just over a dozen members of the community turned out for Thursday night's meeting about the pending Caltrans project that with either replace or restore the bridge over Echo Summit.
The Echo Summit Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Project was created because of cracks, rusting reinforcing steel and concrete spalling on the existing bridge which was built in 1939.
Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber celebrated 60th with the community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 10:21pm
It was a trip down 60 years of memory lane as the Tahoe Chamber celebrated their birthday on Wednesday night.
Over 150 people attended the mixer at Tep's Villa Roma, many who have been in South Lake Tahoe almost as long as the chamber.
Long time locals Bill Kingman, Tom Davis, Paul Middlebrook and Deb Howard shared the Trivia game hosting duties, trying to stump the crowd with questions from the community's past 60 years (and beyond).
Placer County buying South Lake Tahoe motel; Demolition planned
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/25/2015 - 9:57pm
South Lake Tahoe may soon be one less aging motel along the main stretch in town. On Tuesday, the Placer County supervisors gave staff the go ahead to purchase the A & A Lake Tahoe Inn for $1.425 million. The county wants to have the motel's 34 tourist accommodation units (TAUs) so they can add hotel rooms at the north end of Lake Tahoe.
The south shore motel rests in a stream sensitive zone. If the purchase goes through, Placer County would give the motel to the California Conservancy for demolition and restoration while keeping the TAUs.
Volunteers needed for Amgen Tour's South Lake Tahoe competition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/24/2015 - 8:38pm
When the women competing on the Amgen Tour of California make their two-day stop in South Lake Tahoe, hundreds of local volunteers will be there to make sure the even is successful.
The two Lake Tahoe stages cover a total of 124 miles with the first on Friday, May 8, circumnavigating the Lake; the second is two-laps through South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, Calif., the town seven miles west of South Shore on Saturday, May 9.
TRPA accepting Lake Spirit Award nominations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/24/2015 - 1:01am
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is accepting nominations for Lake Spirit Awards to honor real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate exemplary members of the community who are going above and beyond the call of duty to protect the beauty and clarity of the Lake.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/24/2015 - 12:54am
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.
2/15
1:12 a.m. - Reindeer Way - ANNOYING PHONE CALLS. 57-YEAR OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR ANNOYING PHONE CALLS TO 911 AND PUBLIC INTOXICATION.
Soup and salad bar opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/22/2015 - 7:44pm
It took several more months than planned, but Soup Tahoe is now open on the South Shore.
In September, South Tahoe Now announced that SUP Tahoe would be converted into Soup Tahoe during the non-summer months where stand up paddling isn't as popular.
"There were many more regulations than we first figured into our business plan," said owner Eddie Smith of the delay in opening. Smith and his wife, Kimberly, got the doors opened to Soup Tahoe last week.
Whittell wins again; Headed to State Basketball Tournament
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 1:31am
Two teams that have been neck and neck in the NIAA Northern Division IV standings all season are both headed to the Nevada State tournament.
Whittell Warriors who have just one loss in the regular season, to Virginia City, will meet their nemisis on Saturday for the Northern Nevada Region title. The Virginia City uckers, who's only loss in the regular season was to Whittell, aims to dethrone the defending state champion Warriors.
The two teams meet at 1:30 p.m. in Spring Creek, NV where the Northern Region tournament has been held since Thursday.
Transportation is Key in Restoring Lake Tahoe, Revitalizing Communities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/19/2015 - 11:22pm
There’s a lot to be learned by studying others’ successes. At the Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch this February, a design engineer for the Federal Highway Administration discussed how modern roundabouts are being used to improve traffic and make roads safer for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians, as well as where they would make the most sense at Lake Tahoe.
Aerosmith returns to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 7:16pm
Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Aerosmith return to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's this summer during their "Back in the Saddle" tour. Start off your 4th of July festivities with a show that is sure to be it's own kind of fireworks!
If you missed last year's show, and love Aerosmith, you'll want to make sure you don't miss this one.
Echo Summit project will impact South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 12:00am
No matter which alternative is chosen to address the aging Echo Summit bridge, there will be an impact to South Lake Tahoe.
The 76-year old portion of Highway 50 over Echo Summit that is being considered for either replacement or rehabilitation is actually three spans of a bridge, much of which is cracking, spalling or rusting.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/15/2015 - 9:50pm
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.
2/8
8:55 a.m. - Marijuana Cultivation - Ojibwa Street - CONTACT MADE AT RESIDENCE REGARDING MARIJUANA CULTIVATION AND CHILD WELFARE. NO ARRESTS.
Whittell Warriors win again; Take 15-1 record to the Northern Nevada Division IV playoffs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 11:32pm
The Whittell Warriors Varsity Basketball Boys team wrapped up their regular season on Friday and Saturday, with two wins to earn another trip to the NIAA Division IV playoff bracket. When the brackets are announced, Whittell should be in the top spot with their 15-1 record.
Friday's game against then league leading Virginia City went all the Warrior's way as they won the game by a score of 57-43, putting an end to the Mucker's undefeated season.
On Saturday, Whittell traveled to the Carson Valley for a game against Sierra Luthern. The South Shore team won 51-32.
Whittell wins sixth straight; League record now 13-1
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 9:26am
The defending Division 4 State Champion Whittell Warriors are beginning the final weekend of regular season action with an impressive record. Overall, they are 21-2 and in league play they are 13-1. Their only loss of the season is to league leading Virginia City.
On Thursday night Whittell won their sixth straight game by beating Sage Creek 70-13.
Every Warrior ended up on the score board led by Palmer Chaplin's 11 points. Three teammates had 10 points: Colin Buchholz, Bryce Bronken and Quinn Kixmiller. All of those players are juniors except senior Bronken.
Liberty Energy crews work non-stop to restore power
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/11/2015 - 9:16pm
Wind gusts that reached up to 150 mph last weekend knocked over power poles and toppled trees onto live electrical wires throught the Liberty Energy territory in Northern California.
“Basically, crews have been working non-stop since the first storm arrived on Friday,” according to Mike Smart, Liberty Utilities-CA President. “For the past four days, we’ve reset poles, restrung wire and even made repairs to another utility’s infrastructure because it affected our ability to serve our customers.”
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/09/2015 - 10:34pm
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.
2/1
1:12 a.m. - Verbal Domestic Dispute - Keller Road - 33-YEAR OLD MAN AND 26-YEAR OLD WOMAN.
11:11 a.m. - Suspicious Circumstances - Pioneer Trail - PRIVATE VEHICLE BEARING FIREFIGHTER DECALS AND RED EMERGENCY LIGHTS WAS BEING DRIVEN BY A 59-YEAR OLD WOMAN.
Op/Ed: El Dorado County needs to pay their fair share to JPA
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 1:41am
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District is one of two members of the California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (JPA). The JPA has a contract with the County of El Dorado to provide Advanced Life Support Ambulance Services to the California side of the Lake Tahoe South Shore as well as a portion of Alpine County. The JPA has been providing this since 2001.
Olympian Jamie Anderson gives back to kids on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 12:33am
Jamie Anderson continued her Give Back With Love sponsorship program on Tuesday, by giving three local students a dream package of equipment and a ski pass.
Anderson wanted to be present to give the students their prize but, according to Sierra-at-Tahoe, Jamie has been tied up with the X Games and Burton European Open. They wanted to get the kids up on the hill as soon as possible so didn't wait for Anderson's return but she'll join them on the slopes once back in South Lake Tahoe.
Cal Tahoe JPA wants El Dorado County to pay up
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 11:38pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston gave a detailed explanation of the 14-year old California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (Cal Tahoe) during Tuesday's City Council meeting. At the end of it one message was clear: El Dorado County needs to pay up.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/03/2015 - 10:50pm
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.
1/25
3:55 p.m. - Driving without a license - Emerald Bay - A 28-YEAR OLD MALE ADULT WAS CITED/RELEASED FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A VALID CA LICENSE.
JumpStart on the slopes; An intensive crash course in entrepreneurship
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 10:57pm
Event Date:
March 25, 2015 (All day)
JumpStart Lake Tahoe is offering an intensive crash course in entrepreneurship from March 25 through 29, 2015 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Lake Tahoe, California that puts participants on the fast track to success in their business endeavors.
City Council Agenda for Tuesday's meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 10:48pm
Event Date:
February 3, 2015 - 9:00am
On Tuesday the South Lake Tahoe City Council will vote on one person to serve on the TRPA Advisory Planning Commission. Gary Bowen, Carmen Delgado, Tiffany Good, Amanda Thomason and Scott Weavil would all like to serve the two year term.
Also on the agenda will be discussion about the Tahoe Valley Area Plan, a presentation about the raising of fees for stormwater treatment inspections to cover the cost of mandated programs, discussion on the CalTahoe JPA (ambulance service on the South Shore) and review the pay of the City Treasurer.
Tahoe Chamber turns 60; Special celebration planned
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 5:33pm
The date was February 17, 1955. The City of South Lake Tahoe had yet to be incorporated (that happened ten years later). Bill Harrah has just purchased George's Getaway Club for $500,000 and Chris Kuraisa purchased Bijou Ski Area for $1,950 and moved lift operations up the hill and renamed it Heavenly Valley. The number one song was "Sincerely" by the McGuire Sisters.
February 17, 1955 was also the day that the original Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce was incorporated.
Whittell High extends league record to 8-1 with win over Smith Valley
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/01/2015 - 10:39am
The Nevada State defending champs Whittell High School basketball team added one more win to the W column on Saturday with a win over Smith Valley. The Warriors' varsity team won the game 66-25.
The team from the South Shore has an overall record of 16-2 and hold a 9-1 Northern Nevada IV conference record.
There is one team from the north with a better record. Virginia City is undefeated at 9-0. They gave the Warriors their only loss on the season.
South Tahoe woman turns 100!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/31/2015 - 10:10am
Catherine (Nawnie) Laing turned 100 years old and celebrated on January 25th, 2015 with family and friends at her home in South Lake Tahoe.
Cathy has been in the community for over 50 years and was once a cocktail waitress for the high rollers at the South Shore casinos.
She moved to South Lake Tahoe from Pennsylvania and has never wanted to leave. Her favorite time of year is the spring and summer months so she can be outside in her beautiful front yard, enjoying the sun.
Congratulations and tons of love from all of your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends!
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Monthly figures released; Stateline casinos perform better in January
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/30/2015 - 10:14pm
After dismal gaming figures were released in December, the news received on the South Shore today was much better for casino officials.
Local casinos won $15,947,548 in December, up 1.05% from December of the previous year. Year to date figures show that the combination of Harrah's Tahoe, Harvey's, MontBleu and Lakeside Inn are up 2.6^% with a gaming win of $124,107,554.
The gaming win represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
CHP starts weekend campaign; Don't Drink and Drive on Super Bowl Sunday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:04pm
The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to be on the winning team on Super Bowl Sunday by not drinking and driving. With plenty of parties around the South Shore, including those at the casinos, local bars and private homes, the opportunities to drink will be plentiful.
California's Office of Traffic Safety reports a DUI arrest can add up to more than $17,000. The biggest hit comes from insurance premium increases, which can be upwards of $12,000.
