south tahoe
Letters: Ringing in the new year with an attitude of gratitude
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 1:38pm
The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League has a lot to be grateful for this past year. For nearly four decades, the volunteers of this organization have driven patients from South Lake Tahoe to their medical treatment, at no charge to the patients or their families. The drivers take patients to Reno, Carson City, Minden, Truckee, and as far away as UC Davis. The Cancer League also gives limited monetary assistance in the form of small grants to the patients to help with their monthly expenses.
South Tahoe and Whittel High School students honored by Soroptimists
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 1:30am
In a tradition dating back decades, the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe recognized local high school students for not only their academic and athletic achievements, but for their work in the community.
Man dies after altercation at Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 5:39pm
A man whose actions lead to his being detained by security at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe on New Year's Eve has died.
The 46-year-old transient was acting erratic and causing a disturbance near the fountain on December 31, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Shannon Laney. Security detained the man and when police officers arrived they recognized he was in medical distress and immediately started life-saving measures.
The unidentified man, who previously had resided in Oceanside, California and
South Lake Tahoe Warm Room report card - A+; Volunteer training next week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 12:00am
The Tahoe Coalition for Homeless (TCH) made a presentation to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board members Tuesday, updating them on the Warm Room, and how things have gone since opening in their new home January 1, 2018.
Rainbow Sprinkles to reopen in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 7:52pm
Have you missed your dose of doughnuts and frozen yogurt? No longer do you have to wait as Rainbow Sprinkles is reopening at the Y in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00 a.m.
After their first year in business the owners closed for a couple of weeks to make some changes and are now excited to see the customers they've missed.
"We love our customers and can't wait to see them again!" said co-owner Salli Ross-Filgo. "We wanted to say how grateful we are to this community for their support. We have had the honor of serving so many wonderful people."
"Jammin 4 Tash" to honor local snowboarder who died from leukemia
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 5:55pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2018 (All day)
Sierra-at-Tahoe is holding "Jammin 4 Tash" on Saturday, January 20 to honor the late Natasha "Tash" Sagucka who died from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on November 4, 2017 at the age of 24.
"From the time she was two years old till her last days on this earth she found peace, love and light on the mountains," was stated on Sagucka's obituary. "She thrived from the energy of slashing through the trees and sliding on the rails just perfectly."
STHS Dance Team for a Day on January 20
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 12:25pm
All students from 1st grade to 8th grade are invited to be part of the South Tahoe High Dance Team during the squad's 3rd annual Dance Team for a Day.
On January 20, participants will learn all the moves and then perform during halftime of the South Tahoe High Varsity Basketball game against Lowery High.
All participating kids get a t-shirt, lunch and a day of fun for $35. Funds go to held with Dance Team uniforms. Check in at 10:00 a.m. and perform at 2:30 p.m. Attire for the day are black leggings or sweatpants, jazz or tennis shoes, and hair needs to be worn away from face.
Vendor and sponsor spots open for 7th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 12:22pm
The 7th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show is coming back to the South Tahoe Middle School Multi Purpose Room on April 27 and 28, 2018. Produced by Golden Bear Events, the show will run from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. This family friendly show offers free admission for attendees and door prizes.
Kingsbury Middle School in escrow, sold for $3.75 million
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 5:00pm
Kingsbury Middle School has a buyer, again. An offer of full asking price, $3.75 million, was made on the school during Tuesday's Douglas County School District board meeting and approved by the trustees.
Operation Sierra Storm returns to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 9:43am
Event Date:
January 23, 2018 - 8:00am
A leading national weather conference, Operation Sierra Storm (OSS), returns to the South Shore January 21-24 and locals are invited to attend a morning of their presentations. OSS brings together national weather broadcasters and journalists, prominent scientists and experts.
Are extreme weather events linked to global warming? How do weather broadcasters decide what is aired?
Human trafficking – A look beneath the surface
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 2:30pm
Event Date:
January 30, 2018 - 6:30pm
The question I get asked the most when sharing that I’m a member of PATH (Partners Against the Trafficking of Humans) is: Is human trafficking happening here in South Lake Tahoe? The answer is yes, although solid numbers are hard to come by. Recently, it was reported in local media that 14 people were arrested and one 17 year old girl rescued from a trafficking ring in El Dorado County that included South Lake Tahoe, Placerville, and El Dorado Hills.
Tahoe Wellness Cooperative reopens after closing doors for two days
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 4:04pm
1/8/18 6:00PM Update: It has been confirmed that Tahoe Wellness Center has reopened their doors for sales of medicinal marijuana. It is unknown at this time why they closed as both the State and the City did not ask him to close.
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As of Monday, January 8, 2018, Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC) in South Lake Tahoe is closed, but the reason for the closure differs between the parties involved.
Suspected car thief leads police on chase from Carson City to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/05/2018 - 10:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) attempted to pull over a vehicle in Carson City Thursday night, but the driver refused to stop and led officers on a chase until the car crashed in the El Dorado County portion of the South Shore, over 35 miles away.
NHP followed the car up Spooner Summit on Highway 50 to Stateline. Per protocol they won't engage in high speed chases so followed him until he approached Stateline. Troopers called ahead to South Lake Tahoe, advising police that the vehicle was headed in their direction.
Vacation rental urgency ordinance on El Dorado County Supervisor agenda
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 7:03pm
There is an item on Tuesday's El Dorado County Board of Supervisor's agenda that caught many by surprise, especially those supervisors appointed to address the issue. Supervisor Shiva Frentzen is seeking conceptual approval of urgency ordinance to place a moratorium on the issuance of new vacation home rental permits in the unincorporated portions of the County located in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
First baby of 2018 arrives in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 6:25pm
Barton Health welcomed the first baby born in the New Year, Jessana Joyce Walker, on Tuesday, January 2 at 8:03 a.m. at Barton Memorial Hospital’s Family Birthing Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long and was born to Julia Gomez and Javier Walker of Markleeville, Calif. The couple named their daughter Jessana as a blend of their mothers’ names.
Identity of man who died at Heavenly released
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The Santa Rosa, California man who died of blunt force trauma after going over a retaining wall and falling at Heavenly Mountain Resort on December 27, 2017 has been identified.
SnowGlobe thrills attendees as Khalid and others take the stage
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/31/2017 - 12:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Fans of electronic music have flocked to South Lake Tahoe for the annual SnowGlobe outdoor music festival held December 29-31 at, one the Community Fields. The predominately under-30 crowd come from colleges and communities hundreds and even thousands of miles away to enjoy a specially gathered group of top artists in the electronic dance music (EDM) field.
Along with the fun though comes issues common at most music festivals: noise, trash, underage drinking and drugs.
GoFundMe account set up for STHS grad involved in serious crash
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 11:39pm
A former South Lake Tahoe resident visiting family for the holidays on the South Shore was on his way home to La Mesa, California when he and girlfriend were involved in a three-car head-on collision south of Kramer's Crossing on Highway 395 near Victorville on December 28, 2017.
Chris "Coco" Cocores, 26, was in a Toyota Corolla driven by his girlfriend, 21-year-old Cecilia Casares, when the car crossed over a solid yellow line to pass a slower vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol. They collided with two vehicles heading northbound.
Tahoe Warm Room to open in new location January 1
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 8:14pm
For the past week, South Lake Tahoe's homeless have been able to get out of the cold at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, but come January 1 they will be moving into their new home.
The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless will open their warm room at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd, the City owned property that once housed Unity at the Lake. Their operations will begin at 7:00 p.m. The will be open daily from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. until April 1, 2018.
Sheriff D'Agostini says DOJ "less than honest" about new ammunition vendor licenses
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 3:05pm
12/29/17 10:45PM Update: Press releases and letters between Sheriff D'Agostini and Robert D. Wilson, California Deputy Attorney General were exchanged today after South Tahoe Now first posted this story. The Sheriff has suggested that the Department of Justice has not been honest with their response to the media about the situation.
South Lake Tahoe nonprofits benefit from STAR; $15,000 given away
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 7:18pm
The South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts (STAR) donated $15,000 this holiday season to three community organizations, with Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Christmas Cheer, and Live Violence Free each receiving $5,000.
STAR is comprised of Edgewood Companies, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s/Harveys Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, Lakeside Inn and Casino, MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, and Vail Resorts. The companies work collaboratively on community economic and sustainability issues, including a charity component.
The three recipients:
Free recycling of Christmas trees in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 5:45pm
Weekly residential customers of South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling in Nevada and California can now get rid of their Christmas trees through their free curbside recycling program.
From December 26, 2017 through January 8, 2018, place the tree out on normal trash pick-up days for pick up.
To have them pick up trees, make sure the following are done:
Cut tree into six-foot lengths.
Remove tinsel, lights, nails and stands from your tree.
Flocked trees are not accepted as they cannot be recycled into compost.
Countdown to SnowGlobe: Safety and noise information
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 5:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - This year's SnowGlobe may seem to be the loudest one yet as there is no snow on the ground to absorb the sound. There was a year without much snow at the venue, but with no snow at the South Lake Tahoe venue we'll have to wait and see just how loud music from the three-day festival will be. SnowGlobe runs from December 29-31.
LTCC awarded $500k for culinary pre-apprenticeship program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is one of just a handful of educational providers in the state to win a $500,000 grant from the California Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI) to help build and launch culinary pre-apprenticeship programs in South Lake Tahoe. LTCC was recently notified of the award, which will be used to help better prepare South Lake Tahoe’s workforce and to improve local residents’ ability to secure in-demand jobs and progress to higher-wage careers in the Tahoe Basin.
South Tahoe High's McCallan Castles signs to play for Cal Bears
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 6:02pm
There will be a lot more Cal football fans in South Lake Tahoe over the next four years after McCallan Castles signed his letter of intent to play for Coach Wilcox and the University of California Bears Wednesday.
The highly recruited South Tahoe High School (STHS) senior had 18 Division 1 schools trying to get him to sign with them. He narrowed the list down to Utah, Washington State, Duke and Cal before making the decision, something that was easy the moment he stepped onto the Berkeley campus.
Snowglobe reconfiguration to close Al Tahoe Blvd and Bijou Park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 6:12pm
12.20.17 update: When closures are in place, Al Tahoe Boulevard will be closed from Johnson Blvd to Pioneer Village to lessen impact on residents.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The 7th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival returns to South Lake Tahoe December 29-31, but those attending and nearby residents need to know of changes to the layout, resulting in some road closures.
Scam Alert: Man posing as STPUD employee to gain access to home
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 6:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A man posing as a South Tahoe Public Utility (STPUD) employee tried to gain access to a home off North Upper Truckee over the weekend.
“Over the weekend a customer received a knock at the door and the man asked to be let into the house to shut-off the water because the customer did not pay their bill on time,” said General Manager, Richard Solbrig. “Luckily, our customer did not let the District impersonator in as he was not wearing a District uniform nor driving a District truck.”
STPUD will never:
Shut-off your water for non-payment on the weekend.
2018 Business Expo in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 10:14am
Event Date:
March 30, 2018 - 4:30pm
The popular and dynamic business event, the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) Business Expo, is now accepting booth registrations and early bird discounts are now in place.
The event this year is on March 30, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at Harveys Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless one step closer to opening Warm Room
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 10:47am
After meeting with the City, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, police, neighbors and other interested parties, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) is one step closer to opening a warm room for the winter in South Lake Tahoe and could be open by January 1, 2018.
Spotlight on You: Angela Zajic and Rah Hair Studio
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 1:47am
A South Lake Tahoe hair salon is gaining attention from around the country because of their specialized wedding hair services, and its all because of Rah Hair Salon's owner Angelia Zajic and her team of eight stylists.
Zajic, a South Lake Tahoe native and a graduate of Whittell High School, opened Rah in 2009 after working at New Wave and in the Aveda Salon at MontBleu. It was her experience with Aveda that led Angela to creating a spa-like atmosphere at the studio which is located at 2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd #4.
Kudos: SLT Cancer League thanks STHS student window painters
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 5:54pm
The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League would like to thank Sage Alexander and Sophia Lamore from the advanced art class of Candy Lincoln at South Tahoe High School for their holiday window painting at their seasonal See's Candy store.
Garbage rates going up in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 12:25am
Residents in South Lake Tahoe will soon be paying more for garbage pick-up after the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted 4-1 to approve South Tahoe Refuse's request to raise rates for residential customers by 8.81 percent, the biggest one-time increase ever added to the service.
The rate increase will go into effect January 1, 2018.
The monthly rate for SLT customers will go from $26.55 to #28.89 for unlimited service, and increase of $2.34. Qualified seniors (65 and over and part of Liberty Utilities Care program) will pay an extra $1.95, taking their monthly rate to $24.15.
Letter: LTVA and STR thank community for food and toy donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 12:17pm
For the fifth year, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) and South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling (STR) teamed up to benefit Christmas Cheer All Year with “drive and drop” at LTVA’s California Visitors Center and curbside collection on regular garbage pick-up days.
Once again we were overwhelmed by the generosity of our South Shore community. 160 pounds of food and 85 toys were collected.
Thank you to all the individuals and businesses who participated in making the holidays a little brighter for those in need.
With gratitude
Anne Sutterfield
Online & Operations Manager
New graduating class of South Tahoe Action Team members
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 3:34pm
The South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) is now stronger by ten members as the most recent class of graduates was announced at Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting.
Nearly 100 residents have been trained in the program offered by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR).
“The STAT program is designed to have neighbors helping neighbors,” said South Tahoe Fire Department Chief Jeff Meston.
Nevada doctor arrested on distribution of opioids and health care fraud charges
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 11:39am
Dr. Devendra I. Patel, aka Devendrakumar I. Patel, 58, of Elko, Nev., was arrested Tuesday on 39 charges of unlawful distribution of prescriptions opioids and Medicaid fraud.
Patel is charged with 36-counts of distribution of controlled substances such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, and three-counts of health care fraud. He is a cardiologist at his medical practice, Northeastern Nevada Cardiology. The statutory maximum penalty for distribution of a controlled substance is 10 years in prison and the maximum penalty for health care fraud is 10 years in prison.
Elves stop by the Children's Memorial Tree
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 4:36pm
Santa's Elves were at it again this year in South Lake Tahoe! They visited the South Lake Tahoe Children's Memorial tree for the fifth straight year, leaving behind signs of Christmas with stockings and garland.
There is a stocking at the tree for every child who is memorialized there.
The memorial was created 26 years ago when tragedy struct the local community when South Tahoe High students Rory Hrbacek, Sandy Haynes, and Casey Wells died in an vehicle accident on Pioneer Trail.
2017 Tahoe in Depth issue covers multiple Lake Tahoe challenges and actions
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 9:46pm
For five years, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has been publishing "Tahoe In Depth," a newspaper highlighting Lake Tahoe and how to protect, enjoy and explore the Lake Tahoe Basin. It also highlights environmental accomplishment and projects around the lake.
'Tahoe In Depth' is mailed to all homeowners in the basin and at distribution points around the lake, and is online at http://www.trpa.org/about-trpa/press-room/tahoe-in-depth/.
Magical display of themed Christmas trees at South Lake Tahoe holiday event
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The grand hall at MontBleu Casino Resort has been turned into a holiday paradise, a winter wonderland with the main attraction being the specialty Christmas trees.
On Thursday, local celebrities and media strolled by each of the designer trees, selecting those that won top honors of Most Elegant, Best Theme, Most Creative and Best of Show.
The excellent work on each made it almost impossible to come up with a winner, but four were chosen after much deliberation. Each tree will be paired with a special prize package during a live auction at Saturday's Gala.
Community Food & Toy Drive 2017
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 10:49am
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December 9, 2017 (All day) The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services will again team up this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever.
The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place Monday, December 4 through Saturday, December 9, from 9AM-5PM. Drive through the Visitor Center parking lot at 3066 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, and drop your donations of food or toys into the bins provided by South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling.
Cash donations should be brought into the Visitor Center. Restaurants and businesses are encouraged to participate.
Location
LTVA California Visitor Center
3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA. 96150
United States
38° 56' 25.746" N, 119° 58' 36.03" W
See map: Google Maps
STHS math teacher on leave, investigation underway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 7:13pm
South Tahoe High math and choir teacher Paul Kushner has been placed on paid administrative leave by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) pending an investigation into undisclosed allegations.
"The nature of the allegations, and the investigation process, are confidential," Shannon Chandler, Executive Assistant to the LTUSD Superintendent, told South Tahoe Now as she verified Kushner was placed on leave.
When asked about the circumstances, LTUSD Board President Barbara Bannar said she could not comment on personnel matters.
New South Lake Tahoe business licenses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 11:20am
The following 36 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of October, 2017.
10/2
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 2ND HOME SERVICES
10/3
BARKER PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
PELCHER ELECTRIC
SNOWFLAKE REMOVAL
WELCOME HOME SHOPPE MIDTOWN
10/4
DARCIE JAQUEZ STYLIST
10/5
NELS TAHOE HARDWARE
10/6
1165 TATA TRIPLEX
OAKLAND TRIPLEX
KAREN FINK CONSULTANT
10/10
848 ROGER TRIPLEX
CYNTHIA COURTNEY RIDESHARE
LAKE TAHOE PAINT AND SIP LLC
South Tahoe High runner headed to St. Mary's College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 11:26pm
It all started when she joined her mom on Saturday runs while in elementary school. By third grade she was hooked and by fifth grade she found she loved to compete in track meets. In middle school she loved the "Pumpkin Runs" and through high school she consistently made it regional and state meets.
Today, South Tahoe High Senior Ally Sullivan signed a letter of intent to attend St. Mary's College to run on their Division 1 track team. Joined by parents Dan and Deni Sullivan, and brothers Josh and Matt, Ally signed in front of coaches and friends.
Update on recovered bodies at Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:16am
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Department has issued a press release after South Tahoe Now broke the story on November 13 concerning the recovery of two bodies in Fallen Leaf Lake.
Here is an updated statement from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office:
Bruce’s Legacy, an underwater search and recovery team from Wisconsin, came to Fallen Leaf Lake to assist The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office with a deep water search for two missing people.
New member appointed to Lake Valley Fire Board of Directors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 11:04pm
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors has appointed Brian Hogan as a board member-at-large, replacing the seat recently vacated by Robert Rossi.
Hogan is the Regional President for U.S. Bank's Central California and Northern Nevada Community Banking Region and has been employed with the bank for the last 25 years. As regional president, he oversees the banking groups in the region including Commercial, Retail, Business Banking, and Private Banking. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both Economics and Government from California State University Sacramento.
Two bodies retrieved from Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 7:01pm
11-15-17 update can be found here: http://southtahoenow.com/story/11/15/2017/update-recovered-bodies-fallen-leaf-lake
Bruce's Legacy, the underwater search and recovery team from Wisconsin, was at Fallen Leaf Lake recently, searching the water for a missing person. What they found was more than expected when bodies of both a man and woman were recovered.
Signing Day for South Tahoe High athlete
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 12:31am
Hard work does pay off, just ask South Tahoe High Senior McKenna Brewer.
The six-foot tall volleyball player from South Lake Tahoe is now headed to the next level and will be playing for Sonoma State next fall.
"I'm so excited," said McKenna as she signed a letter of intent to be the newest Sonoma Seawolf at the high school Thursday. Besides playing volleyball she will also be studying nursing.
McKenna started playing volleyball in seventh grade and hasn't looked back.
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – The winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday night at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Over 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor outstanding South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service and entrepreneurial achievements.
The following are the winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards:
Geotourism Award
Winner: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Honorable Mention: Edgewood Tahoe
Sponsored by Bike the West
Vacation rental scams through Craigslist continue in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 8:52am
Unknowingly, visitors to South Lake Tahoe are renting legitimate vacation homes through illegitimate parties, leaving them without money or a place to stay when they arrive.
South Tahoe Now has been warning people for years about renting both short-term and long-term homes through Craigslist, the online classified ad forum.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is warning potential vacation home renters that scams continue on Craigslist.
Barton celebrates South Lake Tahoe non-profits and philanthropy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Philanthropy and South Lake Tahoe non-profits were recently celebrated by the Barton Foundation as they honored their 2017 grant recipients in a luncheon at Riva Grill.
South Shore non-profits receive $51,000 from American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 6:53pm
American Century Championship continues to impact the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, even months after the annual tournament is over. Since its inception in 1990, the tournament has donated more than $4.5 million to local and national non-profits.
On Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Investments gave 30 local organizations checks in the amount of $500 to $5,000 to help them serve the community.
