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Barton Helping Beyond the Hospital Walls
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 10:22pm
It takes collaboration and action to meet a community’s health needs. In March 2012, Barton Health engaged with the community to complete a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) of South Lake Tahoe’s health needs. Part of the Affordable Care Act, all nonprofit hospitals must identify health needs for vulnerable, often under-served, populations within their community and create an action plan to address these needs.
Op/Ed: Meyers Area Plan Clarifications
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 10:12pm
The following is an opinion article and does not necessarily reflect the views of South Tahoe Now:
Maddie Bowman of South Lake Tahoe Wins Gold in Sochi!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 10:23am
South Lake Tahoe's Maddie Bowman won gold today in Sochi! She went into the Olympic Freeskiing Halfpipe finals sitting comfortably in third, led all women with an 89 in the finals. Marie Martinod of France won silver and Ayana Onozuka of Japan won the bronze.
The South Tahoe High graduate, who won the last two XGames in the event, is competing in her first Olympics at age 20. She is now the first woman to ever win a gold medal in the inaugural Olympic Ski Halfpipe.
South Tahoe High Alum Performs with UCLA Band on Premier of Amazing Race
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2014 - 12:15pmThe UCLA Bruin Marching Band will open up the 24th Season of The Amazing Race on Sunday, February 23 and a local young man will be part of it. South Tahoe High Graduate Thomas Smith, son of Michael and Madonna Doyle and Tom Smith, plays the trumpet with the Bruins. The Biology major is a Freshman at UCLA.
While at South Tahoe High, Thomas was involved in theater, music and dance.
You can see him on the very opening of this clip. Smith is the 2nd one in, near the 20 yard line, in the diagonal leg of "R."
South Tahoe High Students Perform With NorCal Honor Band
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/15/2014 - 8:32pm
South Tahoe High Students Rose Campion, Dillon Mlynsky and Sammy Doyle were invited to participate with last weekend's NorCal Honor Band at Sonoma State University.
After three days of rehearsals with Eric Hammer, Director of Bands at the University of Pacific, the band gave a concert in the new Weil Hall at SSU.
South Tahoe High Skiers Take First at High School Ski Races at Heavenly Valley
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/11/2014 - 10:37pm
Skiers from Whittell, South Tahoe, North Tahoe, Incline, Truckee, Carson and Douglas High Schools met on the slopes at Heavenly Valley on Tuesday for the High School Slalom Races.
South Tahoe High's Connor McKeen came in 1st in the boys' races with a total combined time of 1:01.79. Grant Dunkelman of Douglas came in 2nd at 1:02.98 followed by Harrison Goss of North Tahoe 1:03.55.
Maia Bickert from South Tahoe High came in 1st in the girls' races with a time of 1:02.96, followed by Cheyenne Brown of Truckee with a time of 1:04.86 and Laurel Taylor of Incline at 1:07.66.
South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition Seeks Help to Make Lasting Impact in Community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 12:19am
Melody Easton is here to make a difference. Recently tapped as the coordinator for the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition, the action oriented Easton has hit the ground running.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services was awarded a Federal Drug Free Communities grant, bringing in $125,000 for each of the next five years to help combat drug and alcohol abuse among the youth of South Lake Tahoe. Once the grant was awarded a coordinator needed to be hired. Easton was hired and the Concordia College graduate and her husband packed up and moved from Portland, Oregon.
South Tahoe High Hoops Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/09/2014 - 10:12pm
In front of family and friends, the South Tahoe High seniors took to the court for their final regular season home game on Saturday against Fernley High. It what is referred to as the "Senior Game," a special ceremony honored the senior class members of the boys and girls basketball teams, cheerleaders and dance team members.
It was a close game for all 4 quarters of the boys' varsity game, with Fernley holding onto a 65-58 win over South Tahoe.
The Varsity Girls' team, led by 13 points scored by Kayla Griffis, beat Fernley by a score of 55-37.
Restrictions Put on South Tahoe High Basketball Game Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2014 - 6:59pm
Due to an incident which happened at Tuesday night's South Tahoe High School basketball game, school officials have put restrictions on Saturday's game against Fernley.
Emails and phone calls went out to the parents of all STHS students, stating that "a large number of students violated the expected behaviors of positive team support, being welcoming hosts, and upholding the Viking Goals."
Because of this, school administration will only allow students to attend "and remain seated with their parents" at the game.
South Tahoe Vikings Win Exciting Game Against Dayton
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2014 - 10:45pm
In what had to be one of the more exciting games all year, the South Tahoe Vikings Boy's Varsity team came back from behind to beat Dayton by a score of 64-49.
A large and vocal student cheering section was joined by a talented pep band and stands of parents enjoying the second to the last home game for the Vikings.
The STHS Varsity takes their 9-12 overall record (7-6 league)into Saturday's home game against Fernley. Varsity tips off at 3:30 p.m.
In other action Tuesday, the STHS Viking Girl's Varsity team beat Dayton 46-30 and the Boys JV team beat Dayton 43-39.
South Tahoe Public Utility District Seeks Public Input About Rate Increases and System Upgrades
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 2:13pm
Event Date:
February 6, 2014 - 6:00pm
Rates for South Tahoe Public Utility customers need to be raised "in order to be prepared for fire, prevent sewer or recycled water spills into the lake and meet law requirements on new meter installation," according to South Tahoe Public Utility District G.M. Richard Solbrig. He provided explanation of the three challenges to the district in a presentation to Tahoe Douglas Rotarians on Friday, January 31.
South Tahoe Vikings Fall to League Leading Elko
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2014 - 11:35pm
The South Tahoe Vikings Boys Basketball team lost to the visiting Elko team by a score of 51-43.
Elko is now 18-3 and South Tahoe 8-11.
Next game for the Vikings is against Spring Creek on Saturday, February 5th. The home game starts at 1:30 pm.
South Tahoe High Students Collecting Jeans for Homeless Youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 10:09pm
In a quest to make a difference, South Tahoe High School senior Brooke Georguson is collecting jeans that will be donated to homeless youth in the Reno/Tahoe community. On top of that goal, Brooke wants to collect the most jeans in the region so her school will be awarded a $10,000 grant.
Lake Tahoe Receives Highly Anticipated Snow
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 10:35am
Almost a foot of snow is being welcomed into the Lake Tahoe basin today. Snow started falling in the early hours of Thursday morning and will continue into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, and additional 4 to 8 inches is expected at lake level during the day Thursday, with 1 to 3 inches Thursday night. A winter storm warning is in effect until 4 am on Friday morning.
61.8% of South Lake Tahoe Students Receive Free or Reduced Cost Lunches
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 1:37pm
In a community where the economy and weather affect jobs and business levels, perhaps no better indicator is the number of South Lake Tahoe school students who are dependent on the free or reduced cost school lunch program.
Currently, 61.8% of all students are on these programs in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, ranging from a high of 81.3% of the students at Tahoe Valley Elementary to a low of 19.3% at the Environmental Science Magnet School.
South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 11:30am
Event Date:
February 10, 2014 - 3:30pm Are you concerned with South Lake Tahoe’s party and drug culture and want to help decide how a new grant can be used to create lasting change in our community? Be a part of the solution and join other community members who want to provide change around drinking and drug use for youth in our community.
Josh Kornbeck Named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 10:36am
Selected among several local outstanding youth Josh Kornbeck will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the California Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation. As the new Youth of the Year for Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, 16-year old Josh is a true example of an extraordinary young man recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for his sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
South Tahoe Vikings Holds Off 2nd Half Surge by Churchill County to Get 3rd Straight Win
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/19/2014 - 10:32am
The South Tahoe Vikings varsity basketball team won Saturday's conference game against Churchill County by a score of 71-67. As has been the case this season, South Tahoe came charging out with strong play on both sides of the court. The 3rd quarter box score had Churchill outscoring South Tahoe 12-8 but the Vikings rebounded with a 19-15 4th quarter.
South Lake Tahoe's Jamie Anderson Clinches Olympic Spot
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2014 - 4:41pm
Jamie Anderson of South Lake Tahoe clinched the first spot on the U.S. Olympic slopestyle snowboarding team with her victory Thursday at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain. Ryan Stassel (Anchorage) took the victory for the men, while favorite Shaun White (Carlsbad, CA) fell hard during his first run and couldn’t put together a complete second run. It was the third Olympic qualifier of five, and the fourth qualifier commenced Thursday at 4:30 p.m..
Anderson's winning run was a 50-50, back lip, tail 270 out, frontside 360 shifty, backside 540 and cab 720.
South Tahoe High Production of Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein Sure to be a Hit
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2014 - 9:10pm
Lots of fun and great laughs are promised during the South Tahoe High performance of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, The Musical, which will hit the stage of the school's new theater over the next two weekends.
Based on the 1974 movie, Mel Brooks added music and dance numbers to bring the play to a whole new level. "The kids have been working hard with long hours, and they're enjoying it," according to Liz "Niv" Niven, the school's theater director since 1997.
Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2014 - 10:31am
Event Date:
January 26, 2014 - 2:00pm
It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.
Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm
Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm
Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater
Saturday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)
Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2014 - 10:30amEvent Date:
January 25, 2014 - 7:00pm
It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.
Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm
Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm
Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater
Saturday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)
Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2014 - 10:28amEvent Date:
January 24, 2014 - 7:00pm
It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.
Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm
Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm
Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater
Saturday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)
Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2014 - 10:27am
Event Date:
January 19, 2014 - 2:00pm
It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.
Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm
Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm
Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater
Friday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)
Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2014 - 10:26amEvent Date:
January 18, 2014 - 7:00pm
It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.
Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm
Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm
Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater
Friday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)
Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2014 - 10:24am
Event Date:
January 17, 2014 - 7:00pm
It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.
Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm
Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm
Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater
Friday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)
Old Style Household Light Bulbs Soon to be a Thing of the Past
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/06/2014 - 11:46pm
You may not have noticed a lack of old style light bulbs on the store shelves yet, but on January 1st it became illegal to manufacture or import 40 and 60 watt incandescent light bulbs.
Stores are allowed to sell their current stock of the popular general service light bulbs. Some of the incandescent bulbs will still be allowed though, including three way, 150 watt and narrower based candelabra lights.
South Tahoe High Performing Arts Boosters Host Gala
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/05/2014 - 9:43pm
Event Date:
January 25, 2014 - 5:00pm
The South Tahoe High School Performing Arts Booster Association (PABA) Gala will be held on Saturday, January 25 at 5 pm. For just $30 per ticket you'll get a steak and lobster dinner prepared by local residents, the Romagnolo family. Discounted entrance tickets into the theater department's performance of "Young Frankenstein" immediately after dinner are also available for $10 each.
Dinner is at 5 pm and will be held in the STHS Studen Union. The play will start after dinner in the school's new theater.
For tickets, contact PABA at sthspaba@gmail.com
South Lake Tahoe Voted Best Ski Destination
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 9:43am
South Lake Tahoe was voted the Best Ski Destination in a highly contested USA Today reader ski poll conducted over the past four weeks.
Citing the beautiful views and fantastic skiing, voters were able to choose their favorite ski destination daily. Sun Valley, Idaho came in second with North Lake Tahoe in third, which shows everyone how popular Lake Tahoe skiing is as a whole.
A Time of Giving: STAR Spreads Good Cheer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 9:17am
The South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts (STAR) has spent the last several months spreading good cheer to local non-profits. They gave Christmas Cheer All Year $5,000 prior to the holidays and have now given both Tahoe Youth and Family Services and Live Violence Free $5,000.
South Lake Tahoe SnowGlobe: STHS Grad Hits the Stage With Vokab Kompany
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 9:31am
The 2013 SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe is just a few days away and the musicians and promoters are starting to arrive in town!
A Time of Giving: The South Lake Tahoe Community Helps Others Through Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/21/2013 - 11:56pm
You've most likely seen the bins around town, covered in wrapping paper and notes asking for toy donations for Christmas Cheer. The call for toys being needed for children in the South Lake Tahoe community went out, and the community responded.
Snowboarder Jamie Anderson Gives Back to South Lake Tahoe Students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 4:02pm
Fresh off a gold medal win at Breckenridge's Dew Tour Saturday, local snowboarding champion Jamie Anderson spent time Monday with South Lake Tahoe students.
South Tahoe Viking Boys Basketball Team Victorious in League Opener
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/14/2013 - 8:31am
A spirited crowd was on hand as the South Tahoe Vikings hosted the Truckee Wolverines Friday Night in their league opener.
The boys started off the game with 9 straight, unanswered points and lead throughout the game, ending up victorious with a 52-45 win over Truckee.
The girls team was in a battle through 4 quarters but ended up with a loss with a score of 33-24. Their Thursday night was a win over Wooster, 48-28.
South Lake Tahoe's 2nd Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2013 - 4:13pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2013 - 3:00pm
The 2nd Annual South Lake Tahoe Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14. Spectators will line the parade route from the top of Ski Run Blvd to TJMaxx at the Y. When the parade starts the forecast is sunny and 40 degrees.
Soccer Coaches Hired for Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 8:06pm
Benjamin Wade and Christian DeLeon were hired as the new LTCC soccer coaches at Tuesday night's Lake Tahoe Community College Board meeting. Both coaches will head up the newly established intercollegiate soccer program at the college. Wade will be the men's head coach and DeLeon the women's.
Community Insight on Recreation and Tourism Sought in Upcoming South Lake Tahoe Workshops
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2013 - 8:44pm
A visioning round table in South Lake Tahoe will discuss the role that outdoor recreation plays in enhancing tourism and community livability in South Lake Tahoe. All residents are invited to either workshop to share their insights about parks, recreation, trails, events and programs so that recreation opportunities can improve on the South Shore.
Chamber's Blue Ribbon Awards Presented to South Lake Tahoe's Best!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2013 - 10:12pm
More than 175 nominations were received by the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce for their annual Blue Ribbon Awards. During a recent celebration, awards were given to the following businesses and individuals:
Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Grand Residence Club –Timber Lodge
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Workshops for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2013 - 6:10pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2013 - 6:30pm
El Dorado County, Douglas County, and the City of South Lake Tahoe are hosting two community workshops on December 11-12, 2013 to discuss the role that outdoor recreation plays in enhancing tourism and community livability for the South Shore. This is a great opportunity for residents to share their insights about parks, recreation, trails, events and programs, so that recreation opportunities can be improved in the future.
Light Up South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2013 - 11:17pm
Event Date:
December 7, 2013 - 6:00pm
In order to prepare for the 2nd Annual Light Up South Lake Tahoe on December 7, local businesses are encouraged to show their holiday spirit by decorating their storefronts with lights and other decor. The City of South Lake Tahoe is helping defray the cost of lights by offering 2 long strands for the price of 1 strand, which is just $12.
South Tahoe Girls Soccer Team is #1 in State
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/16/2013 - 3:36pmNovember 16, 2013: This just in: The South Tahoe High School girl's soccer team has won the Nevada State 1-A Championship! In Friday's first round action the Lady Vikings beat Faith Luthern by a score of 2-1 which brought them to today's championship round against Pahrump Valley. South Tahoe was victorious by a score of 3-2 and is crowned state champ.
Tahoe Arts Project's Children's Theater Production of Robinson Crusoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2013 - 7:58am
Event Date:
November 23, 2013 - 2:00pm
The Missoula Children's Theater visits South Lake Tahoe with a local children's production of Robinson Crusoe on Saturday, November 23. Performances are at 2 pm and 6 pm in the multi-purpose room of South Tahoe Middle School.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Tryouts for the Missoula Children's Theater Production of Robinson Crusoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2013 - 7:51am
Event Date:
November 18, 2013 - 4:00pm
Auditions will be held this Monday for the Amazing Adventures of Robinson Cruscoe. The Missoula Children's Theater returns to South Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Arts Project. An exciting week takes place with auditions on Monday, rehearsals Tuesday through Friday and performances on Saturday!
Budding actors and actresses need to go to the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room on Monday, November 18 for auditions from 4 pm to 6 pm. All children from the age of 5-18 (must be at least in kindergarten).
American Century Golf Championship Distributes Over $145,000 to Local Non-Profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 4:54pm
Twenty-eight area nonprofits were awarded $85,000 in donations from the 2013 American Century Championship. In a ceremony on Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed the checks through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot Fun Run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 7:37am
Event Date:
November 17, 2013 - 10:00am
Find your inner turkey and run like there's an oven warming up for you!!! Thanksgiving themed costumes are a must at the South Tahoe Turkey Trot!
Prizes for Best Costume and Most Ridiculous Costume to Run In!!! Register by Saturday, November 16 at http://www.tahoefunruns.com/
The Turkey Trot will take place at Bijou Park located at 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd. The fun starts at 10 am.
High School Soccer Round-up for the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/10/2013 - 8:35am
This was a full weekend for high school soccer on the south shore. The Whittell Warriors and South Tahoe Vikings boys and girls soccer teams all made a showing at regional soccer championships, resulting in one team headed to state.
Fatal Accident on Highway 50 at Whitehall Canyon Saturday Night
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/09/2013 - 11:12pm11/12/13 10:45 am update: The California Highway Patrol just informed South Tahoe Now of more details of the Saturday collision on Hwy 50 over Echo Summitt near Whitehall. Emil Drouin, 58, of West Sacramento, was driving westbound in a white '89 Chevy S10. He collided with a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero driven by 51 year old Derick Nasario of Hayward, CA. Drouin's vehicle ended up in the American River, resulting in the death of the passenger who was Nasario's mother, 91 year old Josephine Drouin. The cause of the accident is suspected alcohol related and Mr.
November Skibum
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/07/2013 - 12:48am
The State of the City address by the Mayor was upbeat, informative and a real pat myself on the back (if any of them actually could) and see all the positive things we have done to improve the city while sugarcoating on how we actually got to a balanced budget.
Six New Bus Shelters Now Line Highway 50 Through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 7:17pm
You may have noticed the new bus shelters placed this summer along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe. They were installed by the Tahoe Transportation District, operator of the local South Shore Transit System. The shelters won't only come with seating and protect those waiting for buses from the elements, they also have new bike racks and bear safe trash cans.
Kingsbury Grade Crash Sends 4 to Hospital
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 4:11pm11-4-13 update 12 pm: The Nevada Highway Patrol has released more information on Friday's 2 car accident on Kingsbury Grade. The occupants of the Yaris were the driver Dora Aranda, 27 of Azusa, CA, Christopher Ashlock, 23 of San Diego, CA and Melissa Dominguez, 28 of Rialto, CA. Zephyr Cove resident Donna Janaczek, 59, was the driver of the Subaru which was hit by Aranda as she apparently tried to over correct her car's drifting over the right roadway edge, causing her to cross the center line.
