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LTVA's Drive & Drop for Christmas Cheer
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 11:41am
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Repeats every day until Sat Dec 12 2015 .
December 7, 2015 (All day)
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December 8, 2015 (All day)
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December 9, 2015 (All day)
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December 12, 2015 (All day) The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling are teaming up this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever. The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place Monday, December 7 through Saturday, December 12, from 9AM-5PM. Drive through the Visitor Center parking lot at 3066 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, and drop your donations of food or toys into the bins provided by South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling.
Location
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Visitor Center – California
3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 25.746" N, 119° 58' 36.03" W
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for November 22-28
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/22/2015 - 9:04am
Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, most lane closures will be restricted from 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 25 until 8 p.m. Sunday, November 29.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Meeting the transportation challenges of tomorrow
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 4:24pm
This past summer was Lake Tahoe’s busiest tourist season in recent memory. With the economy rebounding and major population growth projected for nearby metropolitan areas, this summer is also a harbinger of change. We must be prepared to meet the challenges of increased visitation in the future.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for November 15-21
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/15/2015 - 11:35am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work is in winter suspension on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for November 8 - 14
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 10:40am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for November 1 - 7
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 4:34pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Geeks and hackers wanted to Keep Tahoe Blue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/29/2015 - 7:14pm
Tahoe Mountain Lab’s first ever Hackathon will be held on November 7, 2015 to help the League to Save Lake Tahoe build a new visitor app for their recently overhauled Fritzi & David Huntington Environmental Education Center in South Lake Tahoe.
Sketch of South Lake Tahoe kidnapping suspect released
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 12:17pm
As reported in South Tahoe Now, a 36-year-old visitor to South Lake Tahoe was walking to a restaurant near Stateline on October 10, 2015 when she was approached by a man who simulated a gun and ordered her to come with him.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 25 - 31
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 5:06pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
City Council approves design for South Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/22/2015 - 12:53pm
Over the past three years, a new master plan for the South Lake Tahoe airport has been in the creation process, from the awarding of a $315,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2012 to community outreach to Tuesday's presentation on a final design plan.
Tahoe Chamber announces nominees for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 2:35pm
The Tahoe Chamber announced the nominations Tuesday for the 2015 Blue Ribbon Awards. There were 150 nominations received from the community for their annual awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses for excellence in service, entrepreneurship and experience among other areas.
TRPA and backcountry skiers working to address winter recreation access
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 7:58pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, El Dorado County, and members of Tahoe Backcountry Alliance announced today they are partnering to create a coalition of stakeholders to maintain and enhance public access for winter backcountry skiing and snowboarding.
“We’re optimistic about this opportunity to work together to get back some of the access that we have lost in the past, and work to enhance access in the future. Let’s together reclaim and preserve backcountry access in the Tahoe Basin,” said Mike Schwartz and Todd Offenbacher, of Tahoe Backcountry Alliance.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 18 - 24, 2015
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 6:07pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Time to stamp out another wildlife crime: Tree Tagging
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 3:54pm
Last year, it was the "Bear Selfie" craze that showed how people can disrespect nature. This year, the issue can be known as "Tree Tagging."
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 11 - 17, 2015
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2015 - 10:23am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 5-10, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 12:15pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 27 - October 3
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 7:57pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Authorities don't want repeat of 'bear selfie' craze
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 8:46pm
During the 2014 Kokanee salmon run at Taylor Creek, spectators left pathways at the popular U.S. Forest Service Visitor Center in South Lake Tahoe to approach bears in search of a selfie photo with a bear. Not only was this dangerous for the human, it was dangerous for the bear and USFS threatened to close the area to the public.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 20 - 26, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 3:47pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
USFS to close some sites in South Lake Tahoe to address plague issue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 1:02pm
Tallac Historic Site, Kiva Beach, Valhalla and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center will all be closed on Wednesday so the U.S. Forest Service can conduct pesticide treatments to reduce the risk of plague. The Pope-Baldwin Bike Trail will remain open, but signs will be posted where the trail crosses closed sites.
The gates to these areas will close on Tuesday evening, September 15 at 7 p.m. and likely reopen on Thursday morning, September 17.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 13 - 19, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 7:17am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Nominate the best in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 9:21pm
It is time once again to make nominations for the Blue Ribbon Awards. From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
Drought to affect the changing of season in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 8:32pm
Thousands flock to the Sierra Nevada every fall to watch the color changes of the aspen trees along with the annual upstream migration of the Kokanee Salmon in Taylor Creek to lay their eggs and complete their life cycle.
The bright yellows, oranges and reds of the aspen are emblematic of fall in Lake Tahoe, but this year that will not happen in the typical fashion that people have become accustomed to.
In a stroll through many of the aspen groves on the South Shore it looks like fall has already happened with dried leaves leaving the branches and making their way to the forest floor.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 6 - September 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 7:25am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 30 - September 5
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 8:34pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
City history hunt wraps up Saturday; Historical Society launches new one
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 8:21am
Now that history buffs have started the hunt with the City of South Lake Tahoe's week full of treasure, the Lake Tahoe Historical Society picks up the trail.
August 29 is the last day of the City's hunt. Maps can be picked up at any City facility including the Recreation Center, Explore Tahoe, the Campground by the Lake and Bijou Golf Course. The maps maps can also be downloaded. There will be a chance at prizes for those that complete the hunt.
Report: Reno-Tahoe tourism must adapt now
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 2:05pm
Change.
It’s happening fast in Reno-Tahoe tourism, from millennials’ growing influence in the marketplace to changing preferences among visitors, according to a new industry analysis.
And the quicker the region embraces it, the better.
“Reno-Lake Tahoe Tourism Industry – Navigating Change,” is a white paper written by South Lake Tahoe-based SMG Consulting and its president, Carl Ribaudo.
Wild Things
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 10:06am
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August 28, 2015 - 7:00pm Join the Tahoe Heritage Foundation and the U. S. Forest Service at Lake at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater on Friday, August 28 for a fun and educational presentation by Wild Things, Inc. Learn about the animals around the Lake Tahoe area with a LIVE animal presentation!
This live lecture is at Taylor Creek Visitor Center’s Lake the Sky Amphitheater at 7:00pm. It is open to the public and is a $5.00 donation to Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 23 - August 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/23/2015 - 1:59pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Barton Ranch in South Lake Tahoe set for demolition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 9:07pm
In what many locals was hoping wouldn't be the case, the Barton Ranch in South Lake Tahoe is set for demolition.
Family members who own the land and the buildings have spent years trying to get to this point in order to remove what they say is a dangerous set of buildings that have caused problems with vandals and vagrants.
On Tuesday, employees of Allied Environmental, Inc of Shingle springs were on site to remove asbestos in preparation for demolition.
Wing Flight at NIght bat program returns to Visitor Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 9:09am
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August 21, 2015 - 8:00pm If you missed the LIVE bats at Taylor Creek Visitors Center in July, you are in luck, they will be back this Friday August 21 at 8:00 p.m. Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and NorCal Bats for a LIVE bat presentation. This event is open to the public and is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 9:40am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Search on for missing person in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 7:39am
Learn about the birds of Lake Tahoe at Lake of the Sky Amphitheater
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 10:06am
Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and Tahoe Institute for Nature Science on Friday July 14 for "Birds of Lake Tahoe" and the "Tahoe Big Year." This event will be held at Taylor Creek Visitor Center at 8:00 p.m. and is open to the public. There is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 9 - 15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 8:59pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
An Evening with Mark Twain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 1:20pm
If you missed the sensational perform by MacAvoy Layne in July, be sure to see it this Friday, it is not to be missed!
Chautauqua performer MacAvoy Layne will perform "An Evening with Mark Twain" at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Friday August 7th at 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and is a five-dollar donation to Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 2 - 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/02/2015 - 2:10pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
The Beavers of Taylor Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 3:44pm
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July 31, 2015 - 8:30pm Sherry Guzzi from Sierra Wildlife Coalition will be presenting “The Beavers of Taylor Creek” at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Friday July 31st at 8:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and admission is a five-dollar donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 27 - August 1
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 10:58am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 20 - July 25
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 2:32pm
Long Term Projects
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Winged Flight at Night
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 8:57am
Event Date:
July 24, 2015 - 8:30pm Join the Tahoe Heritage Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service at Lake of the Sky Amphitheater on Friday, July 24 for a fun and educational presentation by NorCal Bats. Learn about these amazing flying mammals and their importance to our ecosystem, such as insect control.
The live lecture is at Taylor Creek Visitor Center's Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at 8:30 p.m. It is open to the public. Cost is a $5 donation which goes to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
An Evening With Mark Twain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 8:44am
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July 17, 2015 - 7:00pm Chautauqua performer MacAvoy Layne will perform "An Evening with Mark Twain" at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Friday July 17 at 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and the fee is a five-dollar donation to Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 12-18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 6:39am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
You choose: Stay in South Lake Tahoe longer, or sit in traffic
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 8:27pm
Three new message signs were unveiled in South Lake Tahoe this week, just in time for the holiday weekend. Since the fourth of July is a big tourist draw, it is the perfect time to test out all the message signs can provide to those on the road.
Who wouldn't want to enjoy the lake a little bit longer, hike or bike a little bit longer, or linger over a big meal instead of sitting in traffic over Echo Summit on Highway 50?
Wrap up of South Lake Tahoe holiday rules about fire, alcohol and fireworks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 7:20am
It may seem like lyrics from the Five Man Electrical Band: Sign, sign, everywhere a sign; Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind' Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign?
Everyone wants to enjoy the South Lake Tahoe area on the 4th of July holiday weekend. In order to keep everyone safe there are rules and regulations in place to do so.
1. Portable Charcoal Grills Prohibited on All Forest Service Beaches. You can use the limited number of Forest Service provided grills.
2. Campfires are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest.
Fire restrictions on federal land begin in Lake Tahoe Basin July 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 7:16pm
Fire restrictions on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, and will remain in effect until the official end of fire season.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 29 - July 2
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 12:04am
Due to the increase of travelers expected in the Lake Tahoe basin, all road work projects will end for the week on Thursday, July 2.
On the South Shore:
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 21 - June 27
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/21/2015 - 7:10pm
Here is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 2nd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday for gas line relocation work. Eastbound motorists can also expect the right shoulder closed at the same location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for trenching.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 14 - June 20
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 9:39pm
Here is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures around the clock from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Friday for gas line relocation work.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 7 - June 12
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/07/2015 - 4:35pm
Here is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 2nd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures from 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday for gas line relocation work.
