valentine's day
Body of missing El Dorado Hills woman found
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 10:58pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado Hills woman missing since Valentine's Day was found deceased on Wednesday afternoon.
On February 20, 2019, at about 4:30 p.m., the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) was dispatched to a report of an unresponsive female in a vehicle at a local church parking lot. Fire and medical personnel responded and declared the woman deceased upon their arrival.
Winter Storm Warning through Sunday in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 1:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Lake Tahoe from Valentine's Day through Sunday, February 17 at noon.
After a day that saw mostly rain at lake level, the National Weather Service updated the warning, extending the length of the warning that originally issued and lowering snow levels through the three-day period.
Special Vagina Monologues presentation at Community Speakeasy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 11:23am
Event Date:
February 14, 2019 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - V-Day Tahoe returns to South Lake Tahoe for their 17th year later this month, but as a special preview fundraiser, enjoy your favorite monologues inside of Community Speakeasy at Stateline on Valentine's Day.
Tickets are limited to this unique event in an intimate setting inside the Social House Deli at the Heavenly Village.
More snow in the Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 8:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As residents and businesses finish shoveling out from the snow dropped over the region this week another storm series lurks in the seven-day forecast.
Valentine's Day Wine Tasting at Black Bear Lodge
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 3:34pm
Event Date:
February 14, 2019 - 5:00pm Grab your flame or your best pal(s) for a pre-dinner wine tasting with Lava Cap winery! Black Bear Lodge https://www.tahoeblackbear.com/ at 1202 Ski Run Blvd will host an evening featuring this terrific winery starting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 14.
Mt. Tallac students learn how important their voice is
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 5:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While many students across the country hit the streets on National Student Walkout Day, Mt. Tallac students were in the classroom focusing how they can be the future change makers.
Students America Rojas, 17, and Kai Heiden, 17, created a slide show for their classmates and staff. There were 19 slides, representing the 17 students who lost their lives one month ago in Parkland, Florida, along with the copy of a poem written by one of the victims (seen at the end of this story).
South Lake Tahoe florist changes hands
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 12:20am
The Enchanted Florist in South Lake Tahoe now has a new owner, long time local Karen Estes.
Owners Jeri and Noboru Oishi owned the popular flower shop on Emerald Bay Road for 16 years and handed over the keys to Estes on February 1, 2018.
"I love anything flowers," said Estes who had operated an online and corner market, Karen's Flower Stand.
Carolyn Batchelor 1946-2016
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 12:26pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2016 - 10:00am We lost a beautiful, vibrant spirit much too soon. Our beloved Carolyn Batchelor left us February shortly after Valentine's Day, and our hearts are broken.
Carolyn Wands was born in Nampa, Idaho. She was the only child of Dr. Robert and Eileen Wands. At the age of eighteen Carolyn moved to Ontario, California, with her husband, Steve Batchelor. She, Steve, and their children lived in Cucamonga and Crestline.
Tahoe Life with Meghan Burk at Northstar
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 7:53pmMeghan Burk of Mountain Resort Television spends Valentine's Day at Northstar at Tahoe. Follow her along the slopes and village and see what's up on the North Shore.
Flash mob at Heavenly Village for #OneBillionRIsing
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 6:49pm
Over 60 women, men and children took their message to Heavenly Village on Valentine's Day as part of an international campaign to end violence against women. For the past several weeks, those community members have been rehearsing the dance routine they performed in front of a crowd near the gondola.
Organizer Hillary Wilson Huff is already planning the 2017 event and said that anyone interested can email her at sltflashmob@gmail.com to get more information.
Highway 89 at Emerald Bay reopens after rockslide
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 12:02pmA Valentine's Day rockslide at Emerald Bay closed Highway 89 for about an hour. The California Highway Patrol responded to a call of rocks on the roadway and controlled traffic in the are until a truck equipped with a plow could clear off the slide.
The road reopened at 11:34 a.m.
No other details are available at this time.
Lake Tahoe 'discovered' by John C. Fremont on Valentine's Day, 1844
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/13/2016 - 9:43pm
It was 174 years ago, on Valentine's Day in 1844, when John C. Frémont and Charles Preuss “discovered” Lake Tahoe as they were making the first crossing across the Sierra Nevada in winter. The pair had been hired by Congress to explore the Colombia River region to the Pacific Ocean with famous scouts Kit Carson and Thomas Fitzpatrick.
Flash mob to bring awareness to domestic violence being held Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 11:45pm
Men, women and children have been practicing for the big flash mob on Saturday in South Lake Tahoe which is being held to bring awareness to domestic violence.
The "One Billion Rising Revolution" is occurring around the world on February 14, a large mass action to end violence against women. Originally held o Valentine's Day in 2012, the movement is bringing awareness to the staggering statistics that one in three women will be raped or beaten during her lifetime. with the world population at seven billion, this adds up toe more than one billion women and girls affected.
Northstar plans group wedding on the slopes for Valentine's Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 9:12pm
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day in Lake Tahoe? Planning on getting married but haven't had time to put your wedding ceremony together?
Northstar California Resort is inviting skiers and snowboarders to say "I Do" at a unique celebration of love. Dubbed Ski, tōst & be Married, the group wedding ceremony on the mountain is a first for the North Lake Tahoe resort.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers free Valentine's Day concert
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 7:37am
Event Date:
February 14, 2015 - 9:00am
You can celebrate the likes of Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Usher and Beyonce at the Hard Rock Hotel this Valentine's Day. No, they won't be performing at the new resort's music venue, Vinyl, but The Peelers will. They are a San Francisco cover band who play other favorites perfect to dance the night away.
February Music Scene: Jefferson Starship, Lewis Black, Winstrong, Love and Light, ALO
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/07/2015 - 12:31am
February 01 Unkle Funkle @ McP's
Super Bowl Party @ Himmel Haus
Seraphin @ Northstar
February 02 Mark Wilson @ McP's
Ben Fuller @ West Shore Cafe
DJ Lambchop @ Fat Cat Cafe
February 03 Coop Da Loop, Dub Coling, Resonant Language @ Whisky Dick's
Buddy Emmer Blues Band @ Harrah's
Open Mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
February 4-8 Alan Havey / Joe Dosch @ Improv at Harveys
February 04 Zebuel, Haylestorm, IJV @ The Grid
Chris Emmington @ fat Cat Cafe
February 05 The Saddle Tramps @ Hard Rock Hotel
Taking Root @ Rojo's
South Lake Tahoe residents to participate in One Billion Rising Flash Mob
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/23/2015 - 12:05am
Event Date:
January 25, 2015 - 6:00pm
With seven to ten domestic violence cases reported each week on the South Shore, the universal issue of violence against women isn't just a big city problem.
One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. The campaign, launched on Valentine’s Day of 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that one in three women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at seven billion, this adds up to more than one billion women and girls.
Valentine's Day Prom to Raise Funds for Kids With Type One Diabetes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/11/2014 - 8:32am
Event Date:
February 14, 2014 - 8:00pm
Did you miss your high school prom? Did you go and want to have that kind of fun again?
There is a South Lake Tahoe Prom this Friday, Valentine's Day, to help raise funds for the Type One Diabetes Camp held every year in the Sierra for kids with the disease ages 7 to 17.
Enjoy yourself with wine, dancing, shots, blackjack, roses, photo booths, contests and more! Dress in your old prom dress, a new one, have fun with a costume or theme. There will be contests and prizes all evening long.
South Shore Lake Tahoe prepares for second round of winter season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 10:53am
With snow on the way in time for the weekend, South Shore Lake Tahoe has a number of activities at ski resorts, lodges and casinos lined up now through spring. Besides skiing and snow boarding at Sierra Resort, Heavenly and Kirkwood there's concerts, contests and festivals planned in the weeks ahead.
Column: Some gentlemanly advice this Valentine's Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 8:52amK, guys. Just a heads up. Today is Valentine's Day.I know ... "Is that TODAY?"Yep. It's today, but the good news is, it's still today and you still have time. Unless you are reading this tonight .....
Tahoe Pride's Monthly Mixer at Murphy's Irish pub
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 1:32pm
Tahoe Pride's Monthly Mixers fall on the second Tuesday of every month...this month it just happens to be Valentine's Day too! Come and enjoy meeting new folks and seeing familiar faces as well from 6 to 9 pm at Murphy's Irish Pub. For more info and to stay connected see our Facebook Page
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Sweet muffins for your sweet heart
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amIt's February, the month of Valentine's Day, Heart Health, and warm muffins. Living on the South Shore this year feels odd without the workout of shoveling piles of snow. But that doesn't mean i...
Movie Review: 'New Year's Eve' can be enjoyed without a guilty conscience
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:50amSometimes watching a dreck movie and enjoying it can be embarrassing. Such is the case with "New Year's Eve," a multifaceted comedy of sorts playing at the Heavenly Village Cinema. The cast is all-star, from Hilary Swank to Robert De Niro. And while the film is pure twaddle, director Gary Marshall keeps all the balls in the air. And he should be able to; he made the same movie last year on a Valentine's Day theme.
