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Holiday shopping winners announced; Almost $40,000 added to economy with Go Local program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 3:18pm
The Tahoe Chamber’s GO Local & Win Holiday Contest rewarded residents for spending locally during the holiday season in a time when small businesses needed it most. Kicking off in late November for Small Business Saturday, the holiday contest recorded $39,134 in spending at local restaurants and retailers through January 1st, a 291 percent increase from the 2019 contest.
South Shore casinos again perform better than most of Nevada
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 9:49am
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $771,162,743 for the month of November 2020, the sixth month of casinos reopening in the state after being closed due to the coronavirus. This amounts to a 17.75 percent decrease compared to November 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $937,533,406, according to the monthly report released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today.
Open letter to the South Lake Tahoe community:
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 9:39pm
It was a great honor to serve as a member of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees for the last four years. As previously reported, I am stepping aside to focus on my career and raising my beautiful baby girl. I said many times while I was on the Board that every family in the District was my family, and every child in the District was my responsibility. Now that I have a child of my own, I think the parents of LTUSD will understand when I say that I need to focus on my own family for the time being.
South Shore community invited to enjoy Holiday Lights Trail Map
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 7:16pm
Local businesses and residents are lighting up the town for the Light Up the South Shore Holiday Contest and bringing much-needed cheer with their festive light displays. The community is invited to travel the Holiday Light Trail Map for a fun and safe activity to enjoy some holiday spirit!
GO Local & Win holiday contest kicks off on Small Business Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 7:33am
The Tahoe Chamber’s annual GO Local & Win holiday contest will launch on Small Business Saturday, November 28, and continue through January 1 to reward the community with cash prizes for shopping and dining at local businesses for the holidays.
This campaign comes at a critical time for businesses facing continued restrictions, and it is essential that the community band together and spend locally to save small businesses.
El Dorado County vote complete and certified
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:28pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The final tabulations are now complete for El Dorado County and the November Presidential election results for the county have been certified.
Here are the final results:
City of South Lake Tahoe - Measure S (Majority to Pass)
9,667 / 12,739 75.89% of registered voters counted
558 Undervotes
2 Overvotes
Yes - 5,804 60.04%
No - 3,303 34.17%
South Lake Tahoe City Council (Top Two Win)
9,667 / 12,739 75.89% of registered voters counted
4,406 Undervotes
38 Overvotes
Monthly Nevada gaming report: Lake Tahoe area casinos post gains
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 9:36am
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $822,676,544 for the month of October 2020, the fifth month of casinos reopening in the state after being closed due to the coronavirus. This amounts to a 19.50 percent decrease compared to October 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,021,966,875, according to the monthly report released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today.
Light Up South Shore homes and businesses for Tahoe Chamber contest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
December 7, 2020 - 5:00pm
Let's start dreaming of a BRIGHT Christmas! Get out your jingle bells, your silver bells, your boughs of holly, and your LIGHTS! The Tahoe Chamber in launching the Light Up the South Shore Holiday Light Contest to spark some holiday cheer, showcase our creative community, and illuminate the town.
Will we be bright enough to be seen from SpaceX and the Space Station?
Election result updates for El Dorado County - Updates for Douglas County expected Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 9:57am
More ballot counts have been released by the elections departments at both El Dorado and Douglas Counties.
EL DORADO COUNTY
El Dorado County election officials have released another tally of ballots counted. The results remain the same as of the November 10 count. Votes Cast: 116,744 of 135,554, or 86.12 percent of eligible voters.
El Dorado County down to 1,000 votes to count - Creegan and Friedrich new South Lake Tahoe councilmembers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Elections Department tabulated another 9,614 ballots on Friday, leaving about 1,000 provisional ballots left to count.
At this time, 115,339 ballots have been counted of the possible 135,554 voters (85.09%).
Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich appear to be the next two South Lake Tahoe City councilmembers. They led the race since the first ballots were counted on election day and came out victorious in the field of ten candidates.
Election results: Creegan and Friedrich still on top of Council race, Measure S passing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Elections Department has tabulated another 16,320 ballots. They plan to have the count of 9,200 mail-in ballots completed Friday. Then there will be about 1,200 provisional ballots left to count and some ballots that were waiting on signature corrections.
At this time, 105,725 ballots have been counted of the possible 135,554 voters (77.99%).
South Lake Tahoe's Measure S passing, Creegan and Friedrich leading
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 7:53am
4:00 p.m. UPDATE: There will be no more updates to the El Dorado County ballot count on Wednesday. According to election officials, mail in ballots are being counted but nothing will be updated on their website until tabulations occur Thursday afternoon.
There have been no updates since Tuesday night to the Douglas County election results.
Ballot counts for El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 8:48pm
10:46 P.M. UPDATE: Both El Dorado County and Douglas County have released an updated count at this hour. For El Dorado County, 149 of 209 precincts have now been tabulated. Depending on the area, Douglas County shows about 72 percent of Tuesday's votes listed.
South Shore casinos see big gain in September; Statewide revenues down 22 percent
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 12:18pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $821,132,375 for the month of September 2020, the fourth month of casinos reopening in the state after being closed due to the coronavirus. This amounts to a 22.38 percent decrease compared to September 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,057,935,421, according to the monthly report released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
The twenty-two percent decrease is almost identical to the loss experienced the prior month for the state.
Celebrating Halloween in South Lake Tahoe - Two Trunk or Treat events and more
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This Halloween will be like no other due to the pandemic. The annual Treat Street was canceled as was the Freaker's Ball, but there are still ways to enjoy holiday fun in a safe manner in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe contest during Women Owned Business Month
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 10:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - October is Women Owned Business Month and nine of the businesses owned by women in South Lake Tahoe are celebrating with a bingo game and prizes.
From October 16 to November 15, shop at these businesses and enter to win prizes. First place is a $50 gift card from each of the nine women-owned businesses, value $450, and second place is a $25 gift card each, a value of $225.
Wildwood Makers Market - 989 Tallac Avenue
Gaialicious - 987 Tallac Avenue
Cuppa Tahoe - The Crossing at Tahoe Valley
Replenish - The Crossing at Tahoe Valley
Letter to the Editor: Choose Unity over Division
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 10:05am
We are both running for South Lake Tahoe City Council to move our community past division, negativity, misinformation and finger pointing, and toward common ground solutions on critical issues. We’re all in this together.
Live Your Dream award offered by Soroptimists of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 1:49pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra are once again awarding a $2,000 Live Your Dream Award to a deserving woman from the South Lake Tahoe area.
Since 1972, Soroptimist International has given the Live Your Dream Awards to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training.
City Council candidates respond to 100% Renewable Energy Committee questions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 7:12pm
On April 18, 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed a resolution to: 1) Power the South Lake Tahoe community with electricity provided from 100 percent renewable sources by 2032 and 2) Reduce community carbon emissions from baseline by at least 80 percent by 2040, and reduce municipal emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
SLT Council Candidate Douglas Williams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 1:39pm
South Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Douglas Williams
Profession: Hospitality
How many years in SLT: 10 years
Monthly gaming report: Casino revenues down In second full month of being reopened
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 8:17am
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $743,038,562 for the month of August 2020, the third month of casinos reopening in the state after being closed due to the coronavirus. This amounts to a 22.08 percent decrease compared to August 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $953,623,896, according to the monthly report released today by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
South Lake Tahoe among first to receive homeless housing funds
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 8:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) will be receiving $9,576,000 to help their goal of ending homelessness in South Lake Tahoe. The community was one of seven California cities and counties to receive the first wave of Project Homekey grants totaling $76.5 million.
Guess the first day of snow and win while supporting Sierra State Parks Foundation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 10:44am
The Sierra State Parks Foundation will host a virtual fundraiser that challenges folks to predict the first day of snow, which will run until the actual first day of snow. The first snow event will be determined when it snows one inch at the Pioneer Monument located in Donner Memorial State Park (Truckee, Calif.).
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be two new members of the South Lake Tahoe City Council after the November 3 election. In the coming weeks the pubic will have chances to hear from the candidates both via zoom, in print and possibly in person. Below are eight of the ten candidates responses to questions asked by the local #IRunWithMaud group.
Tahoe Arts Project cancels two biggest fundraisers - starting donation drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 8:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dancing With the Tahoe Stars for 2021 has been canceled and Music on the Beach 2020 was canceled, both of which are the Tahoe Arts Project's biggest fundraisers of the year.
During these uncertain times the only thing certain is that South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits need help from the community more than ever.
Walk or hike to end the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 4:37pm
Join the Suicide Prevention Network in their efforts to end the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Throughout the month of September, people are encouraged to get outside and walk or hike with friends and family, or on your own. Physical activity and spending time outdoors is good for our mental wellness so this is the perfect time to encourage and empower others to join this movement.
All monies raised benefit the prevention, education and outreach programs at Suicide Prevention Network.
How to Hike for Hope
Gaming revenues down across Nevada, South Shore revenues down almost 40% in July
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 6:34am
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $756,793,269 for the month of July 2020, the second month of casinos reopening in the state after being closed due to the coronavirus. This amounts to a 26.16 percent decrease compared to July 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,024,925,615 according to the monthly report released today by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Gaming revenues down in state as casinos start back up after closures
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 7:55am
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $566,806,791 for the month of June 2020, the first month casinos started to reopen in the state after being closed due to the coronavirus. This amounts to a 45.55 percent decrease compared to June 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,040,978,076 according to the monthly report released today by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Historic Great American Outdoors Act passes the House, now to the president's desk
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 2:23pm
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act today, a piece of bi-partisan legislation that will fully and permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide much needed funding for the crippling $12 billion deferred maintenance backlog at national parks.
Road Beat: 2020 Honda Pilot Black Edition
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 8:05pm
Remember minivans? Now think about this for a moment: how many new minivans do you see on the road? In my youth, it seemed like every third car on the road was a people carrier. In 2020 I hardly see any brand-new ones, and the answer seems to be that minivan buyers simply switched to SUVs instead. Maybe it’s because they’re simply uncool and became a cliché of new parents. Regardless of the reason, what if there was a vehicle that is a marriage of both? Enter the Pilot.
Korbel Champagne toasts South Lake Tahoe with $62,500 to area charities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 2:16pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - During the 31st annual American Century Championship, Korbel California Champagne® once again held its popular Closest-to-the-Pin contest on No. 17 at Edgewood Tahoe.
Mardy Fish carries Saturday momentum into final round at Edgewood for the Win
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 8:05am
Springboarding off a course-record 63 during day two on Saturday, former American professional tennis star Mardy Fish captured victory in the 31st American Century Championship tournament victory Sunday afternoon at Edgewood Tahoe South Golf Course.
This year’s event is being played without fans at the Edgewood Course due to the coronavirus pandemic, creating a unique experience for players in the popular celebrity tournament that typically attracts large galleries.
Fish a splash at American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 5:56pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Mardy Fish won the 31st American Century Championship (ACC) at Edgewood Tahoe on Sunday with a three-round total of 76 in the Stableford scoring system used at the popular celebrity golf tournament.
Fish followed up his record round on Saturday with a rather ordinary 21-point effort Sunday, but it was enough to claim his first title at Tahoe. He's had five top-five finishes at Edgewood in six previous appearances in the ACC.
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe a winner at Korbel's Closest to the Pin Contest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 4:06pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - During Saturday's second round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, the Korbel Closest to the Pin contest on No. 17 was a big winner for the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
LTCC Foundation's rundraiser Taste of Gold goes virtual
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 11:54am
Event Date:
July 13, 2020 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation is hosting its annual Taste of Gold fundraiser as a virtual event this year through July 18. Funds raised from this event support the Lake Tahoe College Promise program that provides up to three years of tuition-free college for eligible students of all ages, a free textbook lending library, and the Lake Tahoe Community College Food Pantry, which provides crucial nutrition and personal hygiene products to LTCC’s neediest students.
Can still participate in 15th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge as it enters final days
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 9:49am
The 15th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge began June 1st for a month of biking excitement throughout Lake Tahoe. To date, participants have already logged over 39,000 miles and almost 3,800 trips. This has resulted in 1,685 pounds CO2 not released into the air through car rides.
If you haven't already joined, there's still time to register at lovetoride.net/tahoe. Looking for a team to join? Join the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition team.
Beloved South Lake Tahoe teacher retires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past 27 years, Frank Kovac has been with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).
When he landed in South Lake Tahoe Kovac already had spent time teaching at Fairfax High School, Emerson Junior High, James Rutter Middle School, and Paul Revere Middle School, but he found his niche beginning locally at South Tahoe Middle School.
After one year at STMS Kovac took the position as athletics and activities director at South Tahoe High School (STHS), a position he held for five years.
Clean Up Lake Tahoe Bingo challenge on Sunday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 3:14pm
Event Date:
June 14, 2020 - 12:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif.,/Nev. - On Sunday, June 14 there is a Clean Up Bingo challenge hosted by Clean Up The Lake from noon to 4:00 p.m.
It is open to everyone who has the ability to post on Instagram (though cleaning is always welcome). @Cleanupthelake’s CLEAN UP BINGO encourages everyone to get out in the community, whether it is in your local neighborhood or favorite beach, and pick up some garbage.
Participants can win prizes donated by local businesses by filling up a special Bingo card.
To participate:
American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe returns in July, but without fans
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev, - This year's American Century Championship will return to Edgewood Tahoe for the 31st consecutive year July 8-12, but it will look a lot different than past tournaments due to COVID-19.
Tahoe Bike Challenge expands to full month starting June 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 6:15pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The 15th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge begins on June 1 for a full month of bicycling excitement throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. Hosted by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, the Bike Challenge is a basin-wide celebration of biking and a friendly competition to see who can record the most rides.
Road Beat: 2020 Toyota Rav4 TRD Off-Road
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 7:25am
No, this can’t be. It’s too interesting to be a Rav4. Over the waning ‘teens, Toyota has sought to seemingly reinvent itself as a carmaker of interest. Now, that begs an important question, though: did they have to? Even as the cars became more and more relentlessly boring, people still bought them to make for the single biggest car brand in the world.
Experienced California education advocate joins Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 6:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has selected a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in California state policy and politics to fill a critical role during unprecedented and uncertain times.
Nominate a COVID-19 hero to win stay at Lake Tahoe vacation rental
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 10:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The owners of a vacation home on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe have created a contest to honor the front line employees who have worked so unselfishly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Claire and Charlie McArthur, owners of The Woodsy Tahoe Cabin, are offering a free six-night stay in October at their home that sleeps ten, has lake views from all levels, and is a 30-second walk to a private homeowners beach.
Column: The 50th anniversary of Earth Day: A pivotal moment
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 6:24pm
With the global spread of Covid-19, we have discovered how quickly our world can change and have responded with sacrifices. It’s clear that we deeply value the health and well-being of our community.
With our response, we have improved the health of our planet, too. It’s remarkable! On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, our skies are the cleanest they have been for over a century.
Giving Tuesday pet adoption and fundraising day for Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 7:25am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is having a special puppy adoption day on May 5 to coincide with the annual Giving Tuesday fundraising day.
"Little Rays of Sunshine" is bringing two litters with a total of 11 puppies, along with one of the moms, to the public for adoption.
Pictured here is the mom Sunshine with one her puppies, Hope.
Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra holds virtual Elegant Evening auction and party
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 11:02am
Event Date:
April 18, 2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Saturday, April 18, hundreds of locals would have been dressing up and attending the 31st annual Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening.
Even though canceled the club is holding their online auction along with contests and a live stream dedication to the event. Since 100 percent of funds raised at Elegant Evening go back into the South Lake Tahoe community to enhance the lives of its women and youth, the club is committed to doing the same this year.
Casinos did well in February - South Shore Lake Tahoe up 21% over a year ago
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 10:45am
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,042,627,516 for the month of February 2020. This amounts to a 3.05 percent increase compared to February 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,011,785,879 according to the monthly report released today by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Monthly gaming report: Good January for Lake Tahoe casinos on south shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 11:14am
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,038,196,869 for the month of January 2020. This amounts to a 5.48 percent increase compared to January 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $984,227,816 according to the monthly report released today by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Hilarious new comedy at Lake Tahoe Golf Course - Final night canceled
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 2:29pm
Sunday, March 15 show has been canceled. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Rotary Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Course and the Lake Tahoe Golf Course are partnering for the fourth time and bringing a comedy to the clubhouse stage March 5-7 and 13-15.
This year, it's the hilarious new comedy by Matt Lyle, Barbecue Apocalypse. The talented South Lake Tahoe cast features Michelle Bennett, Brandon McCarthy, Thomas Lopez, Kevin Sommerfeld, Karen Fink, Kori Zwijacz and Jeff Whitt and it is directed by Dave Hamilton.
Location
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
United States
See map: Google Maps
Texas woman hits $1.34M jackpot at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 12:32pm
STATELINE, Nev. - There was an exciting end to the Presidents’ Day Weekend for Dorothy Boone of Temple, Texas as she hit the Three Card Poker progressive jackpot at Harveys Lake Tahoe on the night of Monday, Feb. 17, resulting in a win of $1,340,518.
Dorothy had been playing for approximately one hour when she hit the progressive jackpot with a Royal Flush in Spades on the 3 Card Poker table at Harveys. It was a first time Lake Tahoe visit for Dorothy and her husband, which almost didn’t happen as their group had originally planned to visit Laughlin, Nevada.
