south tahoe
Play Ball! Signups and tryouts scheduled for South Tahoe Babe Ruth
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 9:57am
Event Date:
March 22, 2020 - 11:00am It’s time to sign up for the South Tahoe Babe Ruth 2020 season!
Last year, all three of the South Tahoe Babe Ruth All-Star age divisions were Nevada State Champions. Now its time to start the new season and tryouts are scheduled for March 22 and 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Depending on weather, tryouts will be held at Todd Fields or South Tahoe High School.
Babe Ruth is a recreational baseball league serving players born on or before August 31, 2007 and have aged out of Little League. Everyone plays.
To sign up, please use the following link:
South Tahoe Little League holds final registration day, junior umpire training and clinics Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 12:05am
Event Date:
March 1, 2020 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This is a big weekend for South Tahoe Little League.
On Sunday, March 1, it is AAA and Majors Warm-Up Clinic in the South Tahoe High School Gym. Go "knock off some rust" before player evaluations on March 15 and 22 (reserve time for those two dates here).
The AAA players clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Majors will hold theirs from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Kudos: Bubbles & Bowties thanks all for another successful Adult Prom
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 5:27pm
Thank you for making the 6th annual Bubbles and Bowties Adult Prom another successful year!
Because of the support of the people below and the community, we raised $20,000 to help send our local kids to the Nevada Diabetes Association's Camp Buck.
Special thank yous to:
This year we were so lucky to have Kelsey at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel help us book the incredible venue.
Kerry at Blue Sky Events helped up arrange linens to be donated by creative coverings.
Column: Reaching a new generation through environmental education and outreach
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 5:45pm
After a gangbuster start to the winter season, a lot of us in Tahoe are wondering where all the snow has gone. Sitting here at the end of February with snowpack numbers dwindling, snow lovers are chomping at the bit, waiting to see the storm track shift back our way.
Still, the mountains have been buzzing with activity as skiers and snowboarders race to the mountains to enjoy what natural snow we’ve received and are ever thankful for the assist from local resorts’ snowmaking operations.
South Tahoe Public Utility District: Christmas Valley water safe to drink
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 9:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, South Tahoe Public Utility District discovered food-grade oil in their Christmas Valley water tank during a routine inspection. Up to one gallon of food-grade oil leaked into the 200,000-gallon water tank due to a mechanical issue and the tank was immediately taken out of service. Results from the water samples collected from the top and
bottom of the water tank and two neighboring homes meet all drinking water standards.
There is no evidence that oil entered the water distribution system.
Sportsmanship, not rivalry, at South Tahoe High-Truckee High basketball game
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 4:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has always been a strong rivalry between South Tahoe High and Truckee High but in just one minute that changed and what came out of their February 7th basketball game was an extreme case of sportsmanship, team and school spirit, and class.
Vail awards $2.8 million in grant support to 76 Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts EpicPromise has selected 76 local nonprofits in the Lake Tahoe area to receive one of their 2019-20 community grants, totaling $2.8 million in grant support.
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood recently held a breakfast to honor the recipients. The followed with a similar celebration at Northstar, the third area Vail resort.
Outdoor Education Night at Lake Tahoe Aleworx LTEF fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 5:29pm
Event Date:
February 20, 2020 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the 20th of each month in 2020, the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) is teaming up with Lake Tahoe AleWorx for a fundraising series where all proceeds during the evening will go to the special projects of LTEF.
Each month LTEF and South Tahoe Now will spotlight the event and feature information about a different area of the local education programs offered through Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and supported by LTEF.
Day of the Young Child to be held in South Lake Tahoe -Canceled
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 12:06am
CANCELED - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Choices for Children is once again hosting "Day of the Young Child" on Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
There will be booths, kids' activities, games and child information provided by several groups. Other sponsors for the fun-filled day are First 5, Kiwanis, South Tahoe Refuse, and EDCOE.
Free lunch will be served to children.
The Recreation Center is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Christmas Valley residents urged to flush water lines after food-grade oil leak discovered
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 5:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – One of South Tahoe Public Utility District’s water tanks had a mechanical issue where up to one gallon of food-grade oil leaked into the 200,000-gallon water tank in Christmas Valley. The oil floated to the top of the tank where it was discovered by staff during a routine inspection the evening of Tuesday, February 11, 2020, and the tank was immediately taken out of service.
Community meeting on climate adaptation at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 2:03pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe community is invited to a public meeting about climate change adaptation hosted by the California Tahoe Conservancy, South Tahoe Public Utility District, Tahoe Transportation District, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and their partners on February 26 in Stateline, Nevada.
The meeting will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 128 Market St, Stateline, Nevada.
New superintendent selected for Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 12:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a new school superintendent headed to South Lake Tahoe, but who that is won't be revealed to the public quite yet.
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) trustees announced they are in negotiations with the chosen individual but it may be two weeks until the name is released. That person will also have to notify their current employer.
"The community will be very happy with who we selected," Board President Larry Reilly announced during Tuesday's board meeting.
Andrew Joseph Mora ~ 1982 - 2020
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 10:26pm
Andrew (Andy) Joseph Mora, 37, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Renown Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1982, in Reno, Nevada to Andrew and Kristie Mora.
South Lake Tahoe City Council set to act on selling properties for affordable housing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 12:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The St. Joseph Community Land Trust (SJCLT) in South Lake Tahoe provides permanently affordable homes and supportive programs for low and moderate-income residents. They may have a few more to offer if the City Council meeting on Tuesday goes as expected.
Fours years after man killed in South Lake Tahoe over pot deal, one trial begins
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 1:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a snowy night on January 30, 2016, when Dennis Wright, Jr. brought at least 100 pounds of pot to the Beverly Lodge on Lake Tahoe Boulevard to sell to an interested party. Wright, who was better known as Spike, never made it back to his home in River Pines, Amador County that night. Instead, he was shot and killed at about 7:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the motel.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:48pm
This week at South Tahoe High School, seniors visited the Scholarship Fair, a new school app was launched, and senior basketballers play their last home game.
On Campus
Thursday afternoon, seniors were released early from classes to experience the inaugural Scholarship Fair, an event held by the STHS counselors. Organizations like South Tahoe High School Alumni Association, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Sierra, and El Dorado Community Foundation attended to educate the seniors on how they can earn scholarship money.
South Lake Tahoe police arrest parolee after multiple attempts to escape; Search on for second man
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 4:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 25-year-old South Lake Tahoe man has been arrested on multiple charges after he tried to escape police custody twice on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Christopher Hendrickson has been arrested on charges of resisting arrest, escape from custody, corporal injury to his spouse, willful cruelty to a child, forcible entry into a property and felony vandalism.
Dylan K Sterling ~ 12/20/84 - 1/11/20
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 11:30am
Dylan Kane Sterling passed away unexpectedly on Jan 11, 2020, in Ecorse, Mich. He was 35-years-old. Son of Kevin and Michele Sterling, brother to William, Joshua and sister Chelsea.
Dylan grew up in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. After graduating from South Tahoe High Scool in 2003 he moved to Phoenix, Ariz. to attend Universal Technical Institute - Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division. He completed his studies becoming a certified motorcycle and small engine mechanic.
Dylan always loved going for a hike locally with his dog Spanky.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 1:08am
With ski break coming up in two weeks and winter formal dance on Saturday, some students at South Lake Tahoe High School were busy with senior projects, while the basketball team travels to Dayton.
On Campus
New term means new classes. Seniors that are enrolled in English or independent senior project this term began work this week. Here are some of the senior project proposals:
Tyler Pevenage is focusing on the performance of yoga. “I will be learning about something that, in the future, I can implement and use in my life.”
South Tahoe High's Melissa Berry wins Outstanding Teacher of America award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 1:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Melissa Berry, AP Psychology and US History teacher at South Lake Tahoe High School was selected to receive one of the five 2019 Carlston Family Foundation Outstanding Teachers of America Awards.
In November, Ms. Berry received a $15,000 cash award at the Carlston Family Foundation’s 17th Annual Awards Ceremony in Mill Valley, Calif. During Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board meeting, she received an additional $5,000 grant for South Lake Tahoe High School.
South Lake Tahoe Little League signups now underway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/27/2020 - 10:45pm
Ready to play ball? It is less than two months until spring but it is already time to sign up for the South Tahoe National Little League.
Children eligible to play must be born between September 1, 2007 and December 31, 2015.
Registration
Is now open online - https://www.southtahoell.com. Visit this site to register and get a list of needed documents before attending the following days:
Kahle Community Center - Tuesday, January 28 - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
South Tahoe Ice Rink - Monday, February 3 - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
South Tahoe High Dance Team takes top honors at competition
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 8:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Varsity Dance Team won first place in the dance division at the Northern Nevada Cheer & Dance Classic on Saturday in Reno.
Learn about NV Energy Natural Disaster Protection Plan at public meetings
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 4:18pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The public is invited to take part in one of several meetings over the next two weeks that will go over NV Energy's Natural Disaster Protection Plan (NDPP).
The public is invited to take part as the utility shares key elements of their draft NDPP and solicit feedback before it is filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada by March 1, 2020.
Senate Bill 329 addresses how the utilities will mitigate and respond to wildfires, severe storms and other natural disaster risks in service territories.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 9:25am
This week at South Tahoe High School, students started their spring-term classes. Winter Formal is next weekend, and basketball travels to Elko for their next league game.
On Campus
After the three-day weekend, students returned to a new schedule of classes for the last term of the 2019-2020 school year.
“I like the new classes starting because it feels like the first day of school again,” said senior Alex Boyko.
“I like my classes so far,” said sophomore Laura Marler. “This term is definitely going to be easier than my last one.”
South Tahoe High Climate Crew attends Citizens' Climate Lobby Conference
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 1:13amMembers of the Climate Crew, an environmental club at South Tahoe High School, attended the 2020 Citizens Climate Lobby Conference in Oakland last weekend.
Led by Lindsay Richardson, a teacher at STHS and advisor of the Climate Crew, eight seniors from the club took the four-hour drive to Oakland to hear new ideas on how to encourage the community and their peers to be environmentally friendly.
First up was the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) executive director, Mark Reynolds, with a passionate speech about the late founder and president of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Marshall Saunders.
Maddie Bowman, South Lake Tahoe Olympic champion, announces retirement from competition
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 1:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of South Lake Tahoe's Golden Girls, Maddie Bowman, has announced her retirement from competitive halfpipe freeskiing on Monday.
In an announcement, U.S. Ski & Snowboard said Bowman, Olympic gold medalist, X Games gold medalist and seven-year member of the U.S. Freeski Team, is stepping away and leaving in her tracks a lasting legacy of triumph, perseverance, and progression.
Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and AleWorx team up to raise $20,000
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 12:18pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) has partnered with Lake Tahoe AleWorx this year in a unique 2020 fundraiser. On the 20th of each month in the year 2020 AleWorx and LTEF will host a themed special event in support of South Lake Tahoe schools.
In addition to the fundraising events on the 20th of each month, LTEF is creating a Facebook Fundraising Campaign with the goal of raising another $20,000 this year.
South Tahoe High and Whittell High girls honored by Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 4:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nine young women from the south shore were honored by the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) club during a luncheon on Wednesday.
They earned the "Young Women of Distinction" award for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership abilities, and community service.
From South Tahoe High School: Carissa Buchholz, Kayla Mason, Tyler Pevenage, Brenda Santana, and Sadie Waldie.
From Whittell High School: Aylin Aguilar, Faith Galli, Sarah Gonzales, and Trinity Kirvida-McGowan.
Lineup announced for Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 12:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The much-anticipated pairings for the Tahoe Arts Project's 8th annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars have been announced!
The local celebrities met their professional partners Tuesday night during a party at the Hard Rock Casino.
"Everyone is super excited about it," said Tahoe Arts Project Executive Director Peggy Blowney.
The stars (on the left) and their dancing partners:
Debbie Brown, owner of Cold Water Brewery with Matthew Slater
Jeff Connor, local musician and California Burger partner with Rhonda Keen
South Tahoe High students 'building' up their skills for the workforce
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 12:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Gone are the old high school woodshop prerequisite napkin holders and cutting boards. In their place are sheds and dog houses built to code, giving their creators valuable life and work skills for their futures.
Students in the South Tahoe High Woodshop 1 classes have been building dog houses, complete with insulation and roofs and sides built with techniques found in residential construction.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 9:32am
The students of South Tahoe High School came back from a two-week holiday vacation with motivation to finish the term and start their new year’s resolutions. Final exams are next week, Winter Formal is coming soon, and winter sports are continuing.
On Campus
Finals are next week on Thursday and Friday, which end the first term of the 2019-2020 year. While students bear down on studying, here are some of their resolutions for 2020:
Senior Nathan Carney wants to listen to a new song every day.
Tahoe Arts Project to hold free public concert
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 12:42am
Event Date:
January 31, 2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Arts Project is bringing the musical Williams brothers to the South Shore for a week of concerts for local school children that will cumulate in a free community concert on Friday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre.
17th annual Drug Store Project seeks volunteers and donations
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 7:38pm
Can one event make a difference? We believe it does, one life at a time.
Birth Announcement: First Baby of the Year 2020
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 4:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It took almost a full week of the new year to welcome in the first baby born at Barton Memorial Hospital. Everett James Haen came into the world at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7.
Everett was born at the hospital's Family Birthing Center to Robert Haen and Shaina Willen, MD. He weighed six pounds 15 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long.
Long time locals are the parents of first baby born in 2020 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 3:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It took almost a full week of the new year to welcome in the first baby born at Barton Memorial Hospital. Everett James Haen came into the world at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7.
Everett was born at the hospital's Family Birthing Center to Robert Haen and Shaina Willen, MD. He weighed six pounds 15 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long.
Drivers stopped for snow play adventures continue to park dangerously & illegally
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many head to the Sierra to experience snow in all forms, from the ski slopes to sledding and building snowmen. With the fun and excitement awaiting, many seem to have forgotten the laws of being safe on the roadway and parking on the highways, and not observing "no parking" zone rules,
5th annual Dance Team For A Day for grades 1-8
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 10:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 5th annual Dance Team For A Day will be held on Friday, January 10 starting at 4:00 p.m. It is open for students in grades 1-8.
This fun event gives the younger kids a chance to learn what it's like to be a member of the South Tahoe High Dance Team. Participants will learn a routine and then perform it during halftime of the South Tahoe High varsity basketball game.
The cost is $40 and is a fundraiser for the Dance Team. This price includes a meal and a special performance T-Shirt.
The deadline was January 3 bus space is still available.
Delivery error cause of South Lake Tahoe Safeway gas issues
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 3:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A delivery error at Safeway's South Lake Tahoe gas station led to the premium gasoline situation first highlighted by South Tahoe Now on Thursday.
Any diesel, 89 or 91 octane gasoline purchased at the Safeway on Lake Tahoe Boulevard between 8:00 p.m. on December 30 and 11:00 a.m. on January 2 may be contaminated according to the Safeway corporate offices.
Facts about California's water legislation and what it means for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 8:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - No, you're not going be fined for taking a shower and doing laundry on the same day. A news story by a Los Angeles area television station and carried through the internet on New Year's Day wrongly stated just that as an effect of upcoming water efficiency laws.
Column: 2019 Highlights from South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 4:15pm
Every day we wash our dishes, fill our water glass, and flush the toilet, likely without thinking much about the systems required to make this all possible. I’d like to think we are doing our job so you don’t have to think too much about it.
Suspected mix-up with diesel and premium at South Lake Tahoe gas station
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 2:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you got premium gas at the South Lake Tahoe Safeway gas station over the past few days you may want to have your car examined. One consumer contacted South Tahoe Now to say he got what he thought was premium at Safeway on December 29, 30 and 31 and now both his car and his rental car are in the shop getting their gas tanks cleaned out.
Safeway says they have received a few calls concerning the mixup possibility so turned off both their premium and diesel tanks once notified until they can get the fuel tested.
South Tahoe High ALLY Club keeps track of SnowGlobe lost and found items
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 10:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One can only imagine the amount of lost and found items accumulated during three days of a music festival where thousands of people attend.
To help with that at the SnowGlobe Music Festival, the South Tahoe High School Ally Club was recruited to operate the Lost & Found booth at the event. In return, Chad Donnelly, the founder and CEO of SnowGlobe, gives the club a donation to help with the club's activities.
The sustainable message behind SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many know the annual winter SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe as a gathering of electronic music fans in the cold outdoors, but they may not know about the behind the scenes efforts to make the event sustainable and to ensure they leave no trace behind where it comes to products used and trash.
To help them in these efforts, Waste Free Earth is on board to create an environment of sustainability through strict guidelines for vendors and sponsors, recycling waste bins throughout the event, and daily trash pickup and sorting.
Day 1 of SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 11:57am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 9th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival begins its three-day run in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday. Thousands of festival-goers and electronic music fans are flocking to the area December 29-31 to enjoy not only the music on the Community Playfields but to also hit the slopes and partake in some of the official after parties for the 21+ crowd.
Winter 2020 - Tahoe Art Walk monthly on second Saturdays
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 4:16pm
Event Date:
January 11, 2020 - 2:00pm The Tahoe Art Walk steps into 2020 with earlier hours for your local art excursion. This fun and free self-guided tour of South Shore art venues each Second Saturday of the month spans from Stateline to the Y and beyond. Immerse yourself in local culture apres ski. Enjoy art exhibits, events, and artist receptions for a wide range of artistic styles and media. Make new friends by participating in specially priced art classes and workshops.
Go Fund Me fundraiser set up for daughter of Mark “Coach Hammer” Brown
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2019 - 10:29pm
A Go Fund Me fundraising page has been set up by a friend of Mark “Coach Hammer” Brown who passed away at the age of 55 in South Lake Tahoe on December 18.
"He was a fabulous guy with a rock-star charisma," says the description on the page. "Mark was A dedicated father to his daughter Taylor and an active volunteer in the South Tahoe community. His sudden passing on December 18 has left his family and friends in shock."
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2019 - 9:38pm
Dear Readers:
Thank you very much for being a reader of South Tahoe Now. This has been a whirlwind of a year, and ending with another whirlwind of activity as we all prepare to celebrate the holidays with our family, friends, and loved ones. It seems like just yesterday that we finished our Thanksgiving turkeys and started thinking about shopping for gifts.
Community comes together to make holidays special at Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/23/2019 - 2:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Wish Tree at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) brought community members together to help make the holiday special for children.
The South Lake Tahoe Association of REALTORS® (STAR) would like to thank realtors and the local community for taking part with their donations to fulfill the wish lists of 50 children.
Holiday “Wish Tree” gift tags were crafted from the list provided by BGCLT and each child selected received two gifts, said Jana Nelson, co-chair of the program and STAR communications and public relations chair.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 4:49pm
South Tahoe High School’s students get ready for holiday break. This week, leadership spreads holiday cheer, Climate Crew sets out for a conference, and basketball gets ready for another home game.
On Campus
Leadership created a spirit week leading up to the break. Each day, students dressed up according to theme of ugly sweaters, Hanukkah, ski bum, holiday character, and pajama day. Leadership and Associated Student Body are holding a holiday rally in the Blue Gym tomorrow.
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen preparing to open in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:33pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Many know him from "Hell's Kitchen," "MasterChef" and "Kitchen Nightmares," and now people will get to know world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay and experience his culinary skills at his new Lake Tahoe restaurant named after the hit reality show.
Caesars Entertainment has teamed up with Ramsay once again and has transformed the old Sage Room in Harveys Lake Tahoe to be the newest home for Hell's Kitchen.
Even before the doors open, over 12,000 reservations have been made for one of 151 seats in the 3,160 square foot restaurant located on the casino floor.
