teamwork
Teamwork Between the City of South Lake Tahoe, City Employees and Community Applauded
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2014 - 12:16pm
"Its not often you can come to City Council and look back to see how we got where we are today with such incredibly great news in such a short time," said South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Kerry highlighted the path the city has been on over the last 12 years, from the years leading to the recession, what happened during the recession, and where the city is headed now that there is a net positive cash flow of over $1,000,000.
24 Arrested During Stateline New Year's Celebration
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/01/2014 - 10:31am
The Douglas County Sheriff's Department reports that the New Year's Eve party in the Stateline area went as expected, resulting in 24 arrests. The charges included assault, affray, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, minor consuming alcohol and civil protective custody. During the downtown party last year there were 14 arrests.
$43.1 Million Highway Project Officially Dedicated
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/13/2013 - 6:36pm
"Look at Lake Tahoe as the picture and Highway 50 as the frame" were the words of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis as he spoke at the Trout Creek Bridge to Ski Run Boulevard Project Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday.
Volleyball players wanted
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 1:42pmVolleyball registration is now open for girls and boys, grades 3-12, through Douglas County Parks and Recreation. Players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, good sportsmanship, and teamwork...
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation 2012-13 season registration begins
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:07pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation at Lake Tahoe has opened registration for the 2012 – 2013 competitive and development ski and snowboard programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online and at the HSSF building.
TRPA Wellness in high gear with Tough Mudder, Tahoe Marathon
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 11:05pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff have been on a roll of fitness-related activities over the last few weeks with participation in the Tough Mudder event, the Lake Tahoe Marathon, and other challenges.
Tough Mudder events take fitness to extremes
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/29/2012 - 11:05amAs Natalie Mar staggered up the steep switchbacks last weekend near Lake Tahoe, she wasn't certain she'd make it.
She had just scaled a 12-foot wall, dived into a bath of icy water and slithered through mud while ducking barbed wires that dangled 8 inches overhead. And now she was running an 11-mile trail with a 1,500-foot elevation change.
"I'm going to die," Mar, 24, thought.
But she didn't, and she cleared the switchbacks. Her reward: to belly-crawl under live wires.
Opinion: Teamwork allowed Lakeview Commons to succeed
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 2:01am
Does it take a vision or does it start with a vision?
South Lake Tahoe, clearly a jewel in its own right, was feeling lackluster. There was no sense of place. No central gathering area. A lack of community, some said. It’s easy to pontificate on making things better – even easier to reflect on the good ole days.
But what wasn’t easy at all, was reaching consensus on what the passion of the people in a particular place would do with a prime piece of public open space and the funding to make it a special place.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Offers 'CPR for Business'
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 12:20pmTahoe Regional Young Professionals get down to business with this month’s professional development speaker, Third Alarm – an organization comprised of retired firefighters turned public speakers. The event is at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Nevada offices, May 17 from 6:45 – 8 p.m., beginning promptly at 7 p.m.
Honoring Barton Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 4:26pmIn recognition of National Volunteer Month in April, Barton Health would like to take a moment to honor some frequently unsung heroes in the South Lake Tahoe community: The dedicated volunteers who make up the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
El Dorado County 2011 Sheriff's Report; future challenges include county gaining more inmates
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:33pm
To the citizens of El Dorado County,
The year 2011 is wrapped up, and so is my first year as your Sheriff. This year end report is to provide you, the community we serve, with information outlining some of the achievements by the men and women that make up your Sheriff’s Office. I believe it is my obligation to keep you, as the taxpayers of El Dorado County, informed as to the direction and accomplishments of this office.
Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 7:47pm
The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation Announces Freeride Ski Team
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 12:49pmBy Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has announced two new programs for the 2011 – 2012 winter season under the Freestyle umbrella. The Foundation will offer two Freeride program options, the One-Day Program and the Full-Time Competitive Program. These programs are open to intermediate to advanced level skiers aged ten to 18 who have a passion for slopestyle, skiercross and halfpipe training.
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation announces 2011-12 programs, scholarship opportunities
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 1:54pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has opened registration for the 2011 – 2012 Alpine, Freestyle, Freeride and Snowboard Programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Lake Tahoe foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online, at the HSSF building, or by calling the HSSF administration office. Those who register and pay in full now will receive the early registration pricing; prices increase $100 on November 1, 2011.
