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Distracted driving focus of zero tolerance days in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 6:40pm
On April 7 and April 20, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and California Highway Patrol will be especially vigilant for distracted drivers on local roads as part of a joint effort across the state.
Although the officers' goals are not to write as many citations as possible, sometimes citations are necessary for drivers to understand the importance of focusing on their driving.
Distracted driving is such an important safety issue that April is recognized as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
District Attorney: Enjoy Tahoe, but don't be conned
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 12:06pmIn January, 2016, South Tahoe Now carried stories concerning the rise of vacation rental scams in Lake Tahoe. The first story described the epidemic of scams through Craigslist that targeted those looking for vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe.
Jamie Anderson wins overall 2016 freestyle snowboarding title
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 9:14pmThe final snowboard FIS World Cup slopestyle event took place Sunday in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, and Jamie Anderson from Meyers won the crystal globe award for women’s snowboard slopestyle despite skipping the final event of the season. Anderson also claimed the crystal globe for overall freestyle snowboarding.
On the men's side, Chris Corning (Arvada, CO) hit the podium with a second-place finish, and secured the overall World Cup Slopestyle title.
Sheriff warns of dangers of sexting and human trafficking of youth
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 8:49pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is concerned about a growing trend with the use of social media by youth, and has shared a warning from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Human Trafficking Bureau on dangers of “sexting” and the potential of pedophiles coercing children into unsafe acts.
10 Things Parents Can Do About the Dangers of “Sexting”
1. Talk with your child about the potential dangers of Internet activities. Tell them you have a responsibility to monitor their Internet use and will check their accounts periodically.
Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at the Crystal Bay Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 1:58pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2016 - 8:00pm Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at The Crystal Bay Club, Nev., on May 8 at 8:00 p.m. Emi Sunshine LIVE at the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room! Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM.
$15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of the show • 21+
Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, 14 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
(775) 833-6333
www.crystalbaycasino.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1067584199952160/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1700505396BA0D98
Carson City family charters helicopter to search for missing dogs
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 6:27pm
A Carson City family chartered a private helicopter Wednesday to search for two shaggy white dogs missing since Friday night. The owners of the Spinoni Italiano dogs are Stacey and Lorne Belt. The dogs, Mara and Adele, escaped while the couple were walking.
On Friday night the couple were with their dogs in east Carson City along the Carson River and on the ridges in the Mexican Dam area. As Stacey went to take a photo, the dogs broke loose and took off running, possibly after a rabbit.
Opinion: El Dorado County Supervisor Recall
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 8:53amEDCTotalRecall is asked, "Why are you trying to Recall the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors?" I ask that you watch this video regarding contamination at El Dorado Trail, Placerville.
If the Supervisor Recall is to be successful we need signatures and volunteers.
There are about 4 1/2 weeks to go on the first two supervisors. The petitions are available to be downloaded and signed at EDCTotalRecall.org. If you wish to volunteer please send an e-mail to info@edctotalrecall.org.
Thank you,
Flash mob at Heavenly Village for #OneBillionRIsing
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 7:49pm
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.
Public gets chance to ask questions about US50 Revitalization project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/11/2016 - 10:11pm
The public once again had the opportunity to participate in the planning of the US50/South Shore Revitalization plan (also known as the Loop Road) during a meeting held at South Tahoe Middle School Wednesday evening. About 100 people took advantage of having the opportunity.
A panel made up of three representatives from the project, Tahoe Transportation District's Carl Hasty and Russell Nygaard, and the Project Manager Mark Rayback from Woods Rodgers.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 10:24pmToday's video news segment by reporter Ashley Lindner who visits MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa to learn about their 25 million dollar renovation.
Preview of South Tahoe High segment on Larry King's In View show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 6:06pm
Just about a year ago, Lake Tahoe Unified School District Superintendent Dr. James Tarwater was contacted by the Larry King show, In View, to be one of 12 school districts in the state to be featured on the FOX Business Network program.
The show will be a special edition, half-hour program focusing on the state of education, but just released is an eight-minute demo on South Tahoe High.
One Billion Rising flashmob in South Lake Tahoe February 14
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 6:57pm
Event Date:
February 14, 2016 - 2:00pm
Men, women and children are invited to take part in the upcoming One Billion Rising flashmob which will be held in South Lake Tahoe on February 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
One Billion Rising is an international campaign launched to end domestic violence. Staggering statistics show that one in three women on earth will be beaten or raped during their lifetime, so with the world's population at seven billion, this adds up to more than one billion women and girls.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 9:27amYour Mountain Resort Television segment for Saturday, January 16, 2016.
South Tahoe Now and Mountain Resort Television have teamed up to provide readers with video stories about Lake Tahoe along with daily written news. Each day South Tahoe Now will carry their most recent informative stories.
In this story, reporter Austyn Harrington checks in with Mifico Scarves, a new company designing fashionable ski/snowboard scarves for the mountain. Mention this news segment on Saturday 1-16-16 Trunk Show at Simply Tahoe in Northstar Village to recieve $10 off each scarf purchase!
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 6:57pmSouth Tahoe Now and Mountain Resort Television have teamed up to provide readers with video stories about Lake Tahoe along with daily written news. Each day South Tahoe Now will carry their most recent informative stories.
In this story, reporter Austyn Harrington checks in with Tahoe native, Whittel High School graduate and Kendama USA team member, Tj Kolesnik who looks back on his Kendama career and how the game has helped inspire those around him.
South Lake Tahoe's Beth Tschantre tries out for American Idol
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 7:26pm
It's not every day a local girl tries out for the musical talent show, American Idol, but Beth Tschantre has done just that.
The 25-year-old from South Lake Tahoe will make her American Idol debut on Thursday night's show when the San Francisco auditions are highlighted. The show is on FOX from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tschantre can't say much about what happens as she's bound by a confidentiality agreement, but she can say her segment starts tonight and goes into next week.
Man arrested on felony burglary charges after IHOP broken into
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 6:37pm
Forty-nine year old Shawn Michael DeCosta is behind bars after being arrested Tuesday on suspicion of burglarizing the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) in South Lake Tahoe on January 4, 2016.
Caltrans does routine testing on avalanche system on Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 10:45pm
The Caltrans Avalanche Team was at Echo Summit Monday for a routine test on their Gazex system which is in place on the mountain.
A message went out on twitter for those that follow @TahoeRoads, advising people of a loud bang that would happen. "if you hear a loud bang in a few minutes, it's not NYE again," the tweet said. "Caltrans testing avalanche control cannon off Hwy 50."
There is a video attached to this story that shows a demonstration on how this sytem works for avalanche control. The chambers of the Gazex remotely shoot compressed air into the snow.
Video of New Year's Eve celebration in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/01/2016 - 4:32pmThank you John Durst for your video coverage of the New Year's revelers along the casino corridor on the South Shore.
An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people lined the route waiting for the road to close just before midnight.
Link to video HERE.
City of South Lake Tahoe's 2015 Year in Review
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 1:47pm
As we welcome in 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe would like to reflect on the accomplishments of 2015. The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2015.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· FY 15/16 budget adopted on time and without use of alternative revenues (3rd consecutive year).
· Adopted 5-year Financial Forecast and 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
Disneyland to close attractions to make way for new Star Wars land
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/26/2015 - 1:16pm
To make way for "Star Wars," Disneyland is about to launch its largest expansion ever, which means shutting down a significant chunk of the Anaheim theme park.
In January, 10 attractions and eateries will close — some temporarily, some permanently — only a few months after the resort hiked the price of annual passes as much as 31%. This spring, Disneyland's biggest rival, Universal Studios Hollywood, plans to unveil a widely anticipated Harry Potter attraction.
Track Santa with NORAD on Christmas Eve
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/24/2015 - 9:33am
NORTH POLE —No longer do we need to guess when the big man is coming to town.
Whether you made the Naughty or Nice list, you can track Santa Claus as he goes around the world, delivering presents on Christmas Eve thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
The tradition began in 1955 after a Sears Roebuck & Co. advertisement in Colorado Springs, Colorado, misprinted the telephone number for children to call Santa. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone number put kids through operations hotline for the commander of the Continental Air Defense Command.
San Jose couple suing TRPA over lot in Angora Fire area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/11/2015 - 2:51pm
A couple from San Jose, Calif. has filed a lawsuit against the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) over a lot they purchased in the Angora Fire area they have been denied building permits on.
Ray and Teresa Burns purchased a piece of property at 889 Lake Tahoe Blvd. The house that had once been located there burned in the 2007 Angora Fire and the Burns bought the lot when it went into foreclosure in 2009.
According to the San Jose Mercury News, the lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento on Thursday, December 10 by the firm they hired, Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF).
Stretch of Carson City Freeway officially named in honor of Deputy Carl Howell
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/08/2015 - 9:30pm
Officials on Tuesday unveiled a nine-mile stretch of the Carson City freeway in honor of Carson City Sheriff's Office Deputy Carl Howell who died in the line of duty August 15, 2015.
The ceremony Tuesday at the Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on the state capitol grounds featured remarks from Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, Nevada Department of Transportation Director Rudy Malfabon, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, Mayor Bob Crowell and Kevin Howell, father of Carl Howell.
Community comes out for parade, tree lighting and Santa
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 10:05pm
The annual Light Up Lake Tahoe parade led people through town Saturday night on their way to light the Christmas tree at the Y. Carolers kept the crowd entertained, as did cocoa and cookies, as they waited for Santa to arrive via fire truck.
With temperatures sitting at 30 degrees, bundled up children and their parents, and local community members counted down the flipping of the switch for the tree which will stay lit through the holidays.
Alert neighbor leads to arrest of pair suspected of stealing package
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 6:45pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is being credited for the arrest of two people Thursday afternoon after he saw them slowly cruising his neighborhood and stealing a package off a neighbor's front porch.
Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 1:11pm
The South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night Task Force would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our annual event for the graduating seniors such a success! The kids loved the evening and it couldn't have been made possible if you weren't a part of it.
Reno coach jailed after firing weapon at student
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 6:55pm
Reno Police arrested a basketball coach Thursday for allegedly firing a weapon at a juvenile near Fred W. Traner Middle School, hitting a house in the process.
Lt. Scott Shaw said police responded to a call of destruction of property and gunfire around 6:30 p.m.
Omarri Calvin Jeron Williams, 25, was coaching basketball at the school on Carville Drive in central Reno. His car was parked out front when somebody informed him his windows were being broken.
SnowGlobe 2015 adds more artists to their Lake Tahoe lineup
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 1:39pm
The SnowGlobe Music Festival announced Thursday additional artists to the 5th anniversary of the three-day celebration in South Lake Tahoe December 29-31, 2015. Hosted in the heart of California’s breathtaking Sierra Nevada Mountains, the unique outdoor winter festival offers over 50 world-class artists performing multiple stages and culminating in an impressive NYE firework show. By day, time is spent enjoying the many alpine adventures available in the stunning setting of Lake Tahoe.
City of South Lake Tahoe celebrates first 50 years
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 1:29pm
"South Lake Tahoe, you should be proud of yourself."
Those words, said by South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Brian Williams, were echoed throughout the evening as the City of South Lake Tahoe celebrated its first 50 years with a golden anniversary gala Saturday night.
Almost 300 people were at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel to share memories of the past, review of the present, and a look towards the future of a city that was formed because many of the residents were tired of being represented by a government in Placerville.
Did you see it? Object flies across sky, observed from San Diego to Carson City
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 12:47am
A mysterious light that streaked across the night sky Saturday, visible as far away as Nevada and Arizona, was a Trident missile test-fired by the Navy, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
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KOLO reports it has spoken with the Orange County Sheriff's Office and they said the light in the sky was confirmed through the John Wayne Airport tower to be a Naval test fire off the coast. No further details.
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Sierra-at-Tahoe Snowball Fight: A Dodgeball Tournament
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 11:12pm
Event Date:
November 12, 2015 - 6:00pm
Kick off the winter with a good old fashioned dodgeball tourney! Join Sierra-at-Tahoe at Steamers Bar & Grill on November 12 for live music, drink specials, giveaways, and a dodgeball tournament in anticipation of the 2015-16 winter season, and this year there should even be snow on the ground!
Steamers' Bar & Grill - 2236 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
6:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Team Check-in & Bracket Creation
7:00 p.m. - General Admission & Opening Ceremony
7:30- 10(ish)p.m. - Dodgeball Tournament on the back patio
Dodgeball Participant Details:
New push to solve Whittell High student's 1979 cold case murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 10:05pm
Investigators are making a new push to solve the murder of a Nevada teen found slain in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., in 1979, as a part of a video campaign highlighting cold cases.
16-year-old charged with sexual battery and child pornography
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 9:53pm
Ponderosa High School resource officers were notified of a 16-year-old male student who was reportedly showing photos of a naked female to other students on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.
An investigation was started and the photos were located on the student’s cellular telephone. The photos were of an underage nude female who had posed for the pictures. Further investigation revealed the same male subject allegedly inappropriately touched another female student the prior day while on the campus, which is located in Cameron Park.
Ponderosa High students arrested after filming sex act
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/17/2015 - 8:50pm
Two male Ponderosa High students were arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Juvenile Hall on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography, sexual exploitation of a child and conspiracy to commit a felony crime.
Missing Sierra Nevada College student safe and back at school
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 10:06pm
Update 7 a.m. 10/14/15:
Dianne Thacher is no longer missing and returned to her dorm room at Sierra Nevada College Tuesday afternoon. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that she is safe, not injured and that there was no foul play associated with her disappearance.
City prepares for 50th anniversary gala
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2015 - 9:30pm
Event Date:
November 7, 2015 - 5:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is coming off a successful 50th Anniversary Parade and heading right into the event to cap off a year of celebrating, the 50th Anniversary Gala.
The black tie event on Saturday, November 7 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel will recognize many founding members, community organizations and residents who made becoming a city a possibility. Significant events will also be highlighted.
Lineup announced for South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 5:46pm
In just three years, SnowGlobe has become one of the major attractions in South Lake Tahoe, passing American Century Celebrity Golf as the number two event on the South Shore.
The much anticipated list of performers was announced on Wednesday, prompting thousands of tweets, facebook and instagram posts.
Galantis, E-40, Jack-Ü, Dillon Francis, Chet Faker, Cashy Cat, Lil' Dicky, Autograf, Eric Prydz, NGHTMRE, Hotel Garuda, What So Not, Ghostland Observatory, Duke Dumont are just a few of the acts booked for SnowGlobe 2015.
NDOT video about snowplowing on Mt. Rose wins national award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2015 - 8:22pm
A video depicting Nevada highway winter snow removal has been named a winner in the national “Faces of Transportation” competition sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 8:10pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/20
4:30 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Aravaipa St - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL
10:40 a.m. - Vacation Rental Violation - Susquehanna Dr - 27-YEAR-OLD MAN CITED AND RELEASED FOR TRASH AND REFUSE ISSUES AT A VACATION RENTAL HOME.
Inaugural Great Basin Geek Con to be held in Reno
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/26/2015 - 8:41pm
You've most likely heard of, and maybe even attended, Comic Con, a convention of comic buffs that continues to grow in numbers of attendees. Now there is a new kid on the block, Great Basin Geek Con.
Great Basin Geeks of have announced their inaugural foray into pop culture conventions.
Great Basin Geek Con will be held Oct. 17-18, 2015, at the Reno Town Mall, 4001
S Virginia St, Reno.
“The folks at Reno Town Mall and Buy Nevada First share our goal of making
She made it to the Ellen Show but hasn't met Duran Duran, yet
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2015 - 11:23pm
We started the story of Bridey Heidel as she began a campaign to make it back stage to meet her lifelong idols, Duran Duran, at their September 25 concert in Reno. The dynamic South Tahoe High English teacher, and advisor to the school's ALLY Club, has had a dream to meet Simon Le Bon, the lead singer of the popular pop group who's top charting tunes include Come Undone, Hungry Life a Wolf and A View to a Kill.
Sierra-at-Tahoe's John Rice on the evolution of small resorts
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 8:29am
22 years in the making, GM of Sierra at Tahoe John Rice, has been living the dream. Rice contributed to the “snowboarding energy” in Tahoe, and specifically at Sierra at Tahoe, in the early 90’s. At a time when snowboarding was barely allowed at the resort and had a non-existent park scene, Rice made a mark.
We were making snowcats do things they weren’t made to do at a time when [snowboard terrain] parks weren’t even allowed [at Sierra at Tahoe].
City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th Anniversary community photo
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 5:53pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe took a community photo last week that will be part of their 50th Anniversary commemorative video and book.
They used the last concert of the summer at Lakeview Commons on August 27 as the backdrop to a drone video and photograph.
On Course Events presented local South Lake Tahoe band Lavish Green during their last Live at Lakeview show for 2015.
Jamie Anderson in Dubai to promote city's action sports
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 9:25am
XDubai, the city’s ambassador for action sports, has released a video series featuring professional surfer Sally Fitzgibbons and Olympic gold snowboarder Jamie Anderson paddle boarding, desert hiking, and engaging in wind tunnel inflight in Dubai.
Titled “Lifestyle Sessions,” the videos are meant to highlight Dubai’s outdoor and extreme sporting activities.
XDubai is the group behind videos of “Jetmen” Yves Rossy and Vince Reffet.
Anderson, who’s participated and won 12 medals, described Dubai as a “Disneyland for athletes.”
New Leadership Lake Tahoe class announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 7:52pm
After an extensive search and interview process, the participants for the next Leadership Lake Tahoe program have been announced. Leadership Lake Tahoe is a 10-month program that covers key aspects of the South Shore community so participants have a better understanding of their home and may further develop their leadership skills.
Jenay Aiksnoras, Lake Tahoe Yoga & Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Amber Aneloski, The Getaway Café
Veronica Arriaga, Harrah's & Harveys
Morgan Beryl, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Brian Bigley, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Alison Bourquin, Design Workshop
Search on for missing person in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 8:39am
How to talk to teens about marijuana
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 11:22pm
Talking about marijuana with your kids can be difficult – especially these days, with the drug becoming legalized in some states and the increasingly casual presence of weed in the media and pop culture. But with the right tools and skills, you can have easier, more productive conversations with your teen about marijuana, despite these unique challenges.
"Knuckleheads" on the 7th Hole make it the fun place to be
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 10:42pm
What started as a small group of guys from Sacramento coming to South Lake Tahoe for a fun time at celebrity golf has turned into an iconic. must-be-at part of the whole American Century Golf Championship experience.
Barton Health employee recognized as Language Access Champion
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:37pm
Access to health care can be difficult in a small community, especially if you do not speak the same language.
At Barton Health, Language Access Coordinator Tracy Young, RN, CMI has set out to improve the patient experience for all patients, regardless of the language they speak. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed and on June 5, the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) recognized Young as one of three Language Access Champions.
Keep Lake Tahoe's beaches clean: "Stash It. Don't Trash It."
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 4:42pm
The aftermath of the thousands of people who flocked to South Lake Tahoe's beaches last Fourth of July was a ghastly sight. South Lake Tahoe made headlines around the world for the embarrassing amount of trash left on the beaches. It took hundreds of volunteers days to pick up the thousands of pounds of garbage left on the beautiful beaches.
