south shore
New on the South Shore: Bohemian Beads & Arts
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/22/2014 - 11:09pm
It's been just four weeks since Bohemian Beads & Arts opened in South Lake Tahoe, and they've already started to create a buzz. Artists, beaders, crafters and other creative people have found the store to be their new "go to" store for supplies.
If you've ever been in the middle of a project and found you needed a tube of paint, a brush or a jar of Gesso, now there is no more need to run off the hill to make a purchase.
Tahoe Adventure Film Festival returns to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/22/2014 - 8:55pm
Event Date:
December 13, 2014 - 6:30pm
Breathtaking video footage of adventure thrill seekers as they ski, bike, jump, climb and surf around the world will be featured at the 13th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival on Saturday, December 13.
MontBleu Resort & Spa is hosting the madcap on-screen adventure films and non-stop, on-stage party action. There is not just one movie on the screen, but a series of 10-12 minute clips from the industry's best videographers.
Letter: NDOT thanks community for patience during Kingsbury Grade project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 10:32pm
As we at the Nevada Department of Transportation and Q&D Construction substantially complete the Kingsbury Grade Pavement Reconstruction Project this week, we want to thank local community members and businesses for their understanding and support.
Originally scheduled to continue through next summer, the project has substantially completed this week; one season ahead of the original schedule. Completing this important project ahead of schedule could not have been accomplished without the understanding of the entire community.
Mayor's State of the City Address: "No progress will ever be made without change"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/18/2014 - 10:16pm
For his "State of the City" address, South Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole took everyone on a trip through the city, celebrating the successes of the last year and creating an anticipation for a future seen with new investments, an improved economy, more businesses and a community that will continue to thrive.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/16/2014 - 9:13pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
11/8
12:40 p.m. - Chinquapin Dr - VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER.
11/9
6:36 p.m. - Cochise Cr - VERBAL DISPUTE BETWEEN A 23 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND A 25 YEAR OLD MAN.
8:45 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 23 YEAR OLD MALE DRIVER WAS STOPPED FOR VEHICLE CODE VIOLATION AND WAS CITED FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE. VEHICLE STORED.
11/11
South Lake Tahoe's Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 1:58am
The 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards ceremony was the biggest yet, with 300 people at Thursday's banquet and 175 nominations of local businesses, employees and experiences.
Here is the list of winners:
Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Grand Residence & Vacation Club
Time to get your Lake Tahoe Christmas tree permits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 9:05pm
Ready to grab the saw and head out into the forest to cut down your Christmas tree? It's almost that time of year again, but make sure you have a permit before that first cut.
Celebrity Golf Tournament gives over $115,000 to local causes and charities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 7:39pm
South Lake Tahoe non-profits were awarded $48,000 during the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board meeting today. The 22 groups were each given between $1,000 and $3,000. The LTVA, in partnership with NBC Sports and American Century Investments, previously directed an additional $67,200 through on-site volunteer organizations and other efforts during tournament week to area high schools, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe Booster Club, Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe, and the Gene Upshaw Scholarship
Changes on the South Shore: Motel gone, restaurant, spa and commercial space on way
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/11/2014 - 10:05pm
Last spring the South Lake Tahoe planning commission approved plans for turning the Highland Inn motel into commercial space. Original plans for the space include a spa, restaurant and bar and other businesses.
A sign hanging in the front window of the former motel is advertising space available in the new building along with a photo of the planned rendition.
New Lake Tahoe restaurant's Latin cuisine star of ribbon cutting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/11/2014 - 9:25pm
If you haven't made it to Azul Latin Kitchen yet it may be time to schedule a visit for lunch, dinner or a cocktail. The decorations are the bar are very creative and homey, including furniture hanging on the wall and crates as the light fixtures.
Azul opened in the Heavenly Village several weeks ago but they just had their official ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony on November 7. Many people from the South Lake Tahoe business community stopped by to enjoy the food and drinks, many for the first time. A band played near the fire pit outside.
"Sneak Peek" of the Proposed Loop Road Open House
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/10/2014 - 11:24pm
During Wednesday night's community Open House concerning the proposed Loop Road project in South Lake Tahoe, people can preview the plans and provide feedback on any elements of the plan.
From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, staff members from supporting agencies will be on hand to present the proposed plan for the U.S. Hwy 50 Revitalization Plan (also known as the Loop Road).
New owners for South Shore beauty salon; Grand Opening November 19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/10/2014 - 9:39pm
Event Date:
November 19, 2014 - 4:00pm
Beauty salon Tahoe Hair Company recently came under new ownership by Corissa Welch, a newcomer to South Lake Tahoe with plentiful experience owning and operating a salon. Welch and TahoeChamber invite all to celebrate Tahoe Hair Company at a ribbon cutting and grand opening at the salon on Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 pm.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/09/2014 - 11:48pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/31
2:12 a.m. - Al Tahoe Blvd - 30 YEAR OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR A DUI.
1:25 p.m. - Black Bart Ct - REPORT of A BURGLARY AT A RESIDENCE.
2:54 p.m. - Cherry Hills Cir - AN ADULT MALE REPORTED HIS EX-WIFE STOLE ITEMS.
10:12 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd - STALKING.FEMALE DROVE UP TO DEPUTIES TO REPORT HER EX-BOYFRIEND WAS FOLLOWING HER IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH PARTIES ADVISED.
Lake Tahoe November Concert Scene
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/08/2014 - 8:35pmFabulous Lake Tahoe's concert report for November 2014.
http://fabulouslaketahoe.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-2014-in-tahoe-bassnectar.html
November 01 Drought Relief @ Cabo Wabo
The Blokes @ 968 Park Hotel
Live Music w/ Steve and Tom @ Gar Woods
November 02 DJ Chris English @ Cabo Wabo
November 03 Cash Only Band @ Cabo Wabo
November 04 The Connor Party @ Cabo Wabo
Open mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
South Shore high schools do well in NIAA State Cross Country Races
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/08/2014 - 8:17pm
South Tahoe High's Boys cross country team is bringing home a Division 1-A fifth place finish from the 2014 NIAA State Cross Country Championships in Las Vegas. Their counterpart across the state line, Division III Whittell High School, is also bringing home fifth place honors from the tournament.
South Tahoe's highest finisher was Dillon Lemons who finished 18th. He was followed by Orion Maxwell (21st), Paul Mutz (25th), Mario Mangiaracina (33rd), George Freeman (42nd), Paul Hoefer (45th) and Chase Stalter (52nd). Their top five finishers ended up with a total time of 1:31:27.1.
California Tahoe Conservancy posts tags on their South Lake Tahoe properties
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/08/2014 - 1:02am
With empty lots in the South Lake Tahoe area owned by various agencies and private owners, the public doesn't know who to report incidents or situations to unless they are marked.
In order to help the public, the California Tahoe Conservancy began posting property tags today to help the public better identify its lands on the South Shore.
Ceremony to celebrate opening of new bike path segment
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/06/2014 - 11:42pm
Event Date:
November 12, 2014 - 11:00am
If you've driven past South Tahoe High School in the last month you've most likely noticed a new bike trail heading from Lake Tahoe Blvd and Viking Way, through the forest to Sawmill Pond.
This new segment of bike trail, which is part of the Lake Tahoe Blvd Enhancement Project, will help to connect Meyers to the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Forest Service fuelwood permit sales end November 14
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 11:19pm
The last day to purchase a fuelwood permit from the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is Friday, November 14, 2014, and the last day to cut wood is Sunday, November 16, 2014. Fuelwood permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.
Remember to Vote
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 9:48pm
Event Date:
November 4, 2014 (All day) If you have an absentee ballot and have not mailed it in, there is still a way to make sure your vote is counted! You can turn in your ballot at any precinct location on Tuesday. All precincts are open from 7 am to 8 pm. You can also hand deliver your ballot to the El Dorado County Elections Department, 2850 Fairlane Ct., Placerville or the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk's Office, 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 108, South Lake Tahoe. Ballots must be received by the Elections Department no later than 8 pm on Tuesday.
Below is a list of all locations in El Dorado County's District V:
Voters in South Lake Tahoe to decide the direction the city and county will take
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 8:55am
You've seen the ads, you've heard the commercials and you've read the materials that all lead to your voting on Tuesday, November 4. Tuesday is Election Day!
On the South Shore we have a few different races to decide along with state issues and candidates, and it's not as simple as filling in the bubbles on your ballot.
Public can weigh in on County's Mental Health Plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 1:10am
Event Date:
November 20, 2014 - 10:00am
The passage of Proposition 63 in 2004 gave needed funds to support county health programs. Every year the public can view the proposed budge and plans for the El Dorado County's portion of the funds received via MHSA (Mental Health Services Act).
The first meeting for the South Shore will be on November 20 at 10 a.m. at the South Lake Tahoe library located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
The plan for the 2015/16 year can be viewed on line.
Comment forms are available on line as well.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 12:49am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/24
1 p.m. - Elks Club Drive - REPORTING PARTY CALLED EDSO DISPATCH AFTER FINDING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY.
1:31 p.m. - South Avenue - A 93 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE HOSPITAL.
Community update meeting on the South Shore Community Vitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/01/2014 - 11:28pm
Event Date:
November 12, 2014 - 5:00pm
Known as the "Loop Road," the U.S. 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project is about two months away from having its environmental analysis completed. Expecting that completion in January, 2015, the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is holding a community meeting will update people on the plan to realign traffic through the casino corridor.
Planners are working on a concept with a more walkable, bikeable and transit friendly "main street" from Pioneer Trail's intersection with Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe to the loop road to the east side of MontBleu.
Family friendly treats for Halloween
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 11:15pm
There are several safe trick or treat events going on around the South Shore on Halloween as well as thousands of homes to visit along city streets. Rain is expected as the sun sets so dress warm, stay dry, be safe and have fun!
Halloween Cove returns to the Beach Retreat & Lodge located at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Kids will go from room to room getting treats, enjoy face painting, games, photos and music. Head for the courtyard of the hotel. It goes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and it's free.
Controlled burns continue on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 8:58pm
Prescribed fire operations resumed in South Lake Tahoe today in the Christmas Valley, Spooner, Heavenly, Elizabeth Lane (Hurricane Bay on the West Shore) and Sawmill Pond areas.
The controlled burns will continue as conditions allow.
Opinion: Is Meyers a community willing to work together?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/28/2014 - 11:14pm
After witnessing the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District (TPRID) meeting last week I starting thinking how the residents of Meyers and Tahoe Paradise could be better served.
What happened at the TPRID meeting was a sad display of a board in action. There was yelling, arguing and, what one person witnessing everything said, “don’t air your dirty laundry in a meeting like this.”
Casinos on the South Shore win almost $24M in September
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/28/2014 - 9:32pm
South Shore casinos posted a win for the second month in a row in September, ending up 7% above the same month last year according to the monthly report released today by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Casinos took in $23,781,570 for a month that saw an overall loss for the state of 5.96%. The state took in $901,697,989.
The biggest "winner" in the state were the casinos on the Boulder Strip who saw an increase of 14.28% while the opposite end of the spectrum were North Lake Tahoe casinos who's win was down 15.44%. They took in $2,194,567.
Measures M, N, and O in El Dorado County - What do they mean for residents?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/26/2014 - 11:47pm
The campaign posters on Measures M, N and O that have plastered the west slope for a few months have now made their way to South Lake Tahoe. But, what are they all about?
Growth, to put it in one word.
On one side you have people who want to have control of growth in the county and not let it go to Sacramento. On the other side there is a grass roots movement to keep all growth out of the county unless Cal Trans says its okay.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/26/2014 - 10:06pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/18
12:18 a.m. - Sutter Trail - VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
1:08 a.m. - Sutter Trail - VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE COMPLAINT
3:22 p.m. - Emerald Bay Road - BURGLARY: DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A WINDOW SMASH BURGLARY FROM A VEHICLE. THE SUSPECT WAS DISCOVERED A SHORT TIME LATER AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY WITNESSES. THE MALE WAS ARRESTED.
10:43 p.m. - Sutter Trail - VACation RENTAL ORDINANCE. VERBAL WARNINg.
7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 12:02pm
Event Date:
November 13, 2014 - 5:30pm From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
Location
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US HWY 50
United States
See map: Google Maps
Whittell High football team celebrates Homecoming with win, record now 9-0
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 12:06am
The Whittell Warriors celebrated Homecoming Thursday night with a win over Excel Christian our of Sparks, NV. Their record is now 9-0. The score isn't in yet and will be posted as soon as received.
Next game for the undefeated team from the South Shore October 30 against Virginia City. The home game will start at 7 p.m.
County Supervisors holding 10/28 meeting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 10:34pm
South Lake Tahoe residents will have a chance to see the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors in action on Tuesday, October 28 as they have their meeting on the east slope.
Many topics pertaining to the South SHore will be on the agenda.
The South Lake Tahoe Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan will be presented by a consultant team. A vote will then be taken on whether to approve the plan and start the environmental review process. Those costs would be split with the City of South Lake Tahoe.
County meeting with vacation home owners to create "Good Neighbor Program"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 11:53pm
It's 11 p.m. on a Saturday night in the middle of summer and you've just turned out the lights to go to bed. But, you're finding this an impossible task because of the blaring music coming from the vacation rental next door.
It's midnight on Friday night in January. You're catching the end of a good movie in front of the fire but are finding it hard to hear the TV in your own home. The loud talking and screaming from the young adults in the hottub next door is louder that it should be.
Soroptimists giving away $25,000 in grants to local non-profits
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 10:00pm
South Lake Tahoe area non-profits will be receiving $25,000 in grants from the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Foundation (SISLT).
SISLT has invited local tax-exempt, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations to apply for grant funding for Community Service projects and programs.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 9:40pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/11
11:57 a.m. - Skyline Drive - GRAND THEFT. ITEMS REPORTED STOLEN OUT OF UNLOCKED VEHICLE.
12:09 p.m. - Memory Lane - GRAND THEFT. A 61 YEAR OLD MAN REPORTED A THEFT OF $995 IN CURRENCY VIA A TELEPHONE SCAM. A REPORT WAS GENERATED AND FORWARDED TO DETECTIVES AND THE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR INFORMATION.
Op/Ed: Protecting our Communities, Forests, and Water
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 11:26pm
With California and Nevada grappling with a third year of drought, one of the largest and most complex challenges we face over the long run at Lake Tahoe is adapting to a changing climate.
Climate change will affect the protection and restoration of our beautiful mountain lake as well as the expansive forests around it. And the health of our lake, forests, and communities are all intertwined.
Fire operations begin Saturday at several South Shore locations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 10:26pm
A multi-agency prescribed fire operation begins on Saturday, October 18 as the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team has crews from Tahoe Douglas Fire and the U.S. Forest Service at several locations around the lake.
Fall and winter bring cooler temperatures and precipitation, which favor prescribed burning. Each operation follows a prescribed fire burn plan, which considers temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke. This information is used to decide when and where to burn.
Prescribed burns to take place on urban lots in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 11:32pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the fall/winter prescribed fire program this week. Operations may take place tomorrow, October 16, 2014, on various urban lots around the Lake Tahoe Basin including Elizabeth Drive on the West Shore, Christmas Valley, Angora Creek, Elks Club Drive, Echo View Estates, and Bakersfield Avenue on the South Shore.
Water rates for Nevada customers on South Shore could rise 25%
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 10:09pm
Douglas County Commissioners may decide to raise the water rates for the County's Lake Tahoe customers by 25% during their meeting at the lake on Thursday.
The October 16th agenda is full of items pertaining to the South Shore, including a possible decision to merge the Zephyr Cove Water Utility District, the Cave Rock/Uppaway Water Systems, and Skyland Water System and establish the Lake Tahoe Water Utility Fund effective November 1.
Blue Ribbon Award Nominees Announced by TahoeChamber
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 8:29pm
The nomination period for the 2014 Blue Ribbon Awards ended on Friday, October 10 at noon. TahoeChamber’s prestigious awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses received over 175 nominations for eight separate award categories. The finalists and winners will be announced at the 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner and ceremony on November 13 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Tickets for the awards ceremony are now available for purchase at www.tahoechamber.org.
The Nominees:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/13/2014 - 9:28pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/5
1:21 a.m. - Golden Bear Trail - A MALE AND FEMALE WHO HAVE BEEN DATING FOR FOUR YEARS GOT INTO A VERBAL ARGUMENT. BOTH DENIED VIOLENCE. DOCUMENTATION ONLY.
5:43 p.m. - Jameson Beach Road - A 34 YEAR OLD WOMAN BELIEVED HER PURSE FELL OFF OF HER BICYCLE ON THE TRAIL BETWEEN CAMP RICHARDSON AND HER RESIDENCE. AREA CHECK CONDUCTED. DOCUMENTATION ONLY.
10/6
Voter registration forms due by October 23 to be eligible to vote November 4
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 9:34pm
There are less than two weeks left for Californians to register to vote on the November 4 election day. In order to be eligible to vote, one must be 18, a U.S. citizen, are not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony, or have not been ruled mentally incompetent to vote by the courts.
Hard Rock Casino gives back to the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/07/2014 - 10:17pm
Months before they are scheduled to open, the Hard Rock Casino of South Lake Tahoe donated goods and materials from the former Horizon property to several local charities.
The company has a history of local philanthropy, and South Lake Tahoe will be no different.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/05/2014 - 9:58pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
9/27
No Reports
9/28
12:57 p.m. - Genoa Avenue: BATTERY ON A PERSON: A 29 YEAR OLD MAN REPORTED BATTERY BY A 21 YEAR OLD WOMAN BUT WAS NOT REQUESTING PROSECUTION. A REPORT WAS GENERATED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
1:43 p.m. - Arrowhead Avenue: BURGLARY: DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A POSSIBLE BURGLARY IN PROGRESS. UPON ARRIVAL, THE SUSPECT HAD LEFT THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN.
9/29
South Lake Tahoe’s in makeover mode
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/05/2014 - 8:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE -- Seen from this lofty vantage point, near the tree line atop the Van Sickle Trail, the south shore divides into bookends of vivid primary colors, all greens and blues. In the middle, like some scar or deformity, lies a jagged expanse of civilization, garish polychromatic swaths of development blending into one another with only jutting casino high-rises and the slash of Highway 50 serving as compass points.
Learn to create a business plan during classes offered by City of SLT and TahoeChamber
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 10:44pm
Event Date:
October 22, 2014 - 9:30am
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City
of South Lake Tahoe, is offering a Create Your Business Plan workshop series this fall on two consecutive Wednesdays beginning October 22. By the end of
the two sessions participants will have a completed draft of a business plan.
Topics covered during the sessions include business vision and mission,
overall business objectives, competitor analysis, unique selling proposition,
business strategies, budget, income projections, startup capital and an
7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 12:04pm
Event Date:
November 13, 2014 - 5:30pm From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
Location
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US HWY 50
United States
See map: Google Maps
Changes on the South Shore: Tahoe Woods Condominiums
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 6:28pm
Editor's note: This is part of a series on all of the change going on in South Lake Tahoe. We'll be updating you with photos and news.
What was once a run down trailer park, and sometime homeless camp, will soon be a three story, 28 unit condominium complex named Tahoe Woods Condominiums. In an area at the southern end of Cedar and Manzanita Avenues, seven separate buildings are currently being constructed amidst the trees. The northern tip of the property is a pathway that runs adjacent to the Tahoe Meadows community.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/28/2014 - 9:52pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
9/20
5:50 p.m. - Baldwin Road: 21 YEAR OLD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION. 849 FORM COMPLETED FOR RELEASE WHEN SOBER.
10:53 p.m. - Thunderbird Drive: A REPORT OF A VACATION RENTAL
11:03 p.m. - Bella Coola Drive: A REPORT OF A VACATION RENTAL
9/21
11:37 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd: A 27 YEAR OLD MAN WAS CITED FOR POSSESSION OF AN OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND MARIJUANA INSIDE OF A VEHICLE.
Marijuana grow houses becoming a problem in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/27/2014 - 12:59am
There are an estimated 500 unpermitted, illegal marijuana grow houses on the South Shore according to local law enforcement. In the city limits, South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler estimates there are 300 houses where marijuana is growing illegally with another 200 in the El Dorado County portion of the South Shore according to SLEDNET’s Matt Underhill. (SLEDNET stands for South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team, a joint drug enforcement task force)
