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Get doused in color during Tahoe Youth & Family Services annual 5k run
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 7:28pm
Event Date:
August 19, 2017 - 9:00am
Have a blast with lots of color being thrown about while raising money for Tahoe Youth and Family Services during their annual ColorBlast 5k Run on Saturday, August 19 during Carson Valley Medical Center’s Health Fest 2017.
Runners get covered from head to toe in several different colors as running/walking a 5k course. As participants pass each 1K marker, the color lets loose! All of the colors are safe and even edible as they are corn starch based.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 13-19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/12/2017 - 4:43pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area.
EMERGENCY PROJECT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work. Completion is expected late this year.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Bird found in South Lake Tahoe tests positive for West Nile virus
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 4:15pm
The first El Dorado County case of West Nile virus was confirmed in South Lake Tahoe. County health officials received confirmation this week that a Stellar Jay found on July 31 has tested positive for the virus.
So far this year, West Nile virus activity has been reported in 28 California counties, including neighboring Sacramento and Placer counties. There have been four human cases of the virus reported from Kings, Kern, San Bernardino
and Los Angeles counties.
SnowGlobe wants 10 year extension, say they contribute $14M to local economy annually
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 11:42am
SnowGlobe, the annual outdoor music festival in South Lake Tahoe, has come to town over the New Year's Eve holiday since 2011, and now they want to add ten years to their contract that expires this year.
During Tuesday, August 15th's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, promoters will make a presentation to the City outlining their plans, showing how they think they can become the largest funding source of South Lake Tahoe projects and non-profits.
7th annual Tahoe Show Fitness and Bodybuilding Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 8:30pm
Event Date:
August 26, 2017 (All day)
STATELINE, Nev. - The 7th annual TAHOE SHOW Fitness and Bodybuilding Championship presented by Carr Cellular Fitness will be held at the MontBleu Resort Showroom on August 26, 2017 starting at 9:30 a.m.
The NPC-sanctioned event is projected to attract over 2,000 spectators and over 350 athletes who will compete for custom championship trophies and a coveted National Qualification.
South Lake Tahoe joins others to reduce electrical use during eclipse
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 10:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will pass over the Pacific Northwest affecting the California solar resources supplying power to the grid. During the eclipse from 9:02 a.m. to 11:54 a.m., the moon will obscure much of the solar rays directly affecting the output of both large scale photovoltaic (PV) electric power plants and rooftop solar. A loss of 4,194 megawatts(MW) of California large scale solar electricity is expected.
Lake Tahoe Secret Witness offers $3,000 for arrest of Manpreet Singh's murderer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 10:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Secret Witness Program if offering a $3,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of local gas station attendant Manpreet Singh on August 3, 2013.
“Friends and family never forget and neither should we," said El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson as he asked for the public's help in solving the case.
Singh was the lone employee on the night shift at U.S. Gas on Lake Tahoe Boulevard when a gunman entered the store, shot and killed him.
Dinner and Melodrama aboard the V&T Railway
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 9:34pm
Event Date:
August 12, 2017 - 6:00pm
Hop on board the Virginia & Truckee (V&T) steam train as it ventures into the scenic Carson River Canyon for a special dinner and melodrama from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 12.
Sit back, relax and enjoy an entertaining melodrama while riding into the canyon. After the 45-minute excursion, enjoy a barbecue dinner at the Eastgate Depot.
Fare includes drink ticket, melodrama train ride, and dinner at the Depot.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 6 - 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 8:57pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area. Please note, due to “Hot August Nights” events in Reno, and the expected extra traffic in Tahoe, most lane closures will be restricted from noon Thursday, August 10 until 8 p.m. Monday, August 14.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
Public invited to participate in Lake Tahoe transportation survey
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2017 - 4:44pm
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) would like to hear from locals and visitors alike in their Summer 2017 Transit Survey.
Since acquiring the BlueGo transportation system on July 1, 2016, TTD now has one year of operations and ridership to draw upon as they look to improve the transit system.
Do you ride local transit regularly? Have you utilized winter ski shuttles to access the slopes at Heavenly? Perhaps you ride the Emerald Bay Shuttle (Trolley) while visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer? Or maybe you ride commuter routes daily to get to and from work?
Ready for the solar eclipse? Your Lake Tahoe viewing guide
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2017 - 12:20pm
Event Date:
August 21, 2017 - 9:00am
Across the United States people are forking out big bucks for lodging in the "path of totality," the 70-mile wide stretch of land across the country where the total eclipse will be seen on August 21, 2017. People who descend upon this path for the big event are "are in for an unforgettable experience" according to Space.Com.
Hotels and camping spots in this path are going for hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for the day of the big show.
Forest to be thinned along Pope-Baldwin Bike Path and State Route 89
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 7:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will begin the mechanical removal of trees on 100 acres of forest lands along State Route 89 and the Pope-Baldwin Bike Path this week. The project should last until mid-October.
TEDx South Lake Tahoe speaker lineup announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2017 (All day)
After a popular, and sold out, inaugural event in 2016, TEDx South Lake Tahoe is coming back and promises to be bigger and better.
The TEDx license only allowed 100 attendees at The Loft during its first year, but after a trip the New York and a TEDx main event, local organizers were able to qualify South Lake Tahoe for a larger audience in 2017.
Sparks man identified as Sand Harbor drowning victim
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 5:16pm
A 27-year-old Sparks, Nev. man has been positively identified as Saturday's drowning victim at Sand Harbor.
The Washoe County Coroner's Office told South Tahoe Now that Jose Jaime Partida was the man who died in Lake Tahoe on July 29. The cause of death is drowning.
They will be running a toxicology screening which is normal protocol and won't change the cause of death.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for July 31 - August 5
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 1:35pm
The following are California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects in the at Lake Tahoe.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect a full closure of the highway from the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville to Chili Bar from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for roadwork repairs. More information: http://bit.ly/2to2pbb
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Small earthquakes north of Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/29/2017 - 8:20am
he Sierra Nevada are not stranger to earthquakes, and recent swarms of quakes in the Carson Valley, Mammoth Lakes and Donner Lake are not out of the ordinary.
Overnight, a few of those earthquakes hit in around the North Shroe of Lake Tahoe.
Burke Creek Restoration Project begins final stage
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:48pm
The final phase of the Burke Creek Highway 50 Crossing and Realignment Project near Kahle Drive in Stateline will begin on Monday, July 31.
Douglas County, Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Tahoe Conservation District and the U.S. Forest Service have partnered together to restore the Burke Creek channel and adjacent marsh. The project aims to decrease the amount of sediment that flows into nearby Lake Tahoe while also reducing the potential for flooding on U.S. Highway 50.
Truckee "Secret Garden" open for tours after public gains access
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 8:35pm
Truckee has it's own "Secret Garden," a lush valley full of rare carnivorous plants and threatened bird species that has been preserved and kept from the public for more than 100 years.
The Truckee Donner Land Trust and Nature Conservancy partnered together and bought over 1,200 acres in the Lower Carpenter Valley for $10.3 million, 600 acres that is so sensitive that initially the only access with be through guided tours. 637 acres were purchased last year and treat hikers and mountain bikers to Crabtree Canyon. The final 80-acre parcel is under contract for purchase by the partners.
El Dorado County receives loan to build 11-acre public safety complex
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:03pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County has received a $57.14 million loan to build a public safety complex in Diamond Springs that will bring together the Sheriff’s Office operations which are currently spread out across 13 different locations in the county.
The loan is provided through the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program.
El Dorado County Food Bank returns to SLT with supplies
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 11:55pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2017 - 10:00am
The El Dorado County Food Bank will be returning to South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, July 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Those in need of food supplies can stop by their new location, the parking lot of St. Theresa Catholic Church located at 1041 Lyon Avenue. They stop there the 4th Wednesday of each month at the same time, same spot.
More information can be found at www.foodbankedc.org.
Boys Scouts host 4th annual Car and Truck Show in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 2:07pm
In their 77th year of providing scouting opportunities to boys in the Carson City and Carson Valley area, Boy Scout Troop 33 is hosting their 4th annual Send A Scout to Camp Car and Truck Show on Saturday, August 12 at Fuji Park in Carson City from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Participants can either pre-register or sign up the day of the event. Cost is $40. Each participant will get a T-shirt, one lunch meal ticket, and a dash plaque.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 9:54pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be working on the following road projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin between July 23-July 29, 2017.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect a full closure of the highway from the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville to Chili Bar from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for roadwork repairs. More information: http://bit.ly/2to2pbb
1000s walk, ride and skate on new I-580 in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 6:42pm
Thousands of people turned out Saturday morning to celebrate the near-completion of the much-anticipated Carson City Interstate 580 freeway bypass riding their bicycles, walking, jogging or skating on top of the pavement that will soon carry tens of thousands of vehicles upon it when open next month.
The I-580 run, walk and ride event began about 9 a.m. Saturday and continued until noon.
New South Lake Tahoe business offers ultimate flying experience
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 9:59pm
Have you ever wanted to be a fighter pilot, be inside an airplane doing acrobatics or take controls of your own airplane? These are all possible with Sky Combat Ace, a new South Lake Tahoe business based at the airport.
They call themselves a "unique aviation experience" that offers a level of adrenaline you may not have known possible in the skies above Lake Tahoe, complete with G-Forces experienced by fighter pilots.
Opinion: Shoreline Plan Coming Together – More Work To Do
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 10:10pm
School is out and summer is in full swing at Lake Tahoe. Visitors and residents are heading to beaches and launching boats, kayaks, and standup paddleboards to get out and enjoy the jewel of the Sierra. Millions of people visit Tahoe each year and the shoreline is where they go to experience its famously cold, clear, blue water.
Tahoe Art League's 11th Annual Artist Studio Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 9:36am
Event Date:
July 28, 2017 (All day) Mark your calendar for the much anticipated Tahoe Art League 11th Annual Artist Studio Tour, set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 28, 29, 30 and August 4, 5 and 6.
Free chipping service for city and county residents
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 6:17pm
Residents of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado county, Fallen Leaf Lake and Alpine County are encouraged to take advantage of the free curbside chipping service offered by the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD).
The free service will be offered through October, weather permitting.
Homeowners can work on their defensible space by removing limbs and slash on their property, then the chipping crew will come by and collect it, then convert into wood chips.
This action reduces flammable vegetation and helps homeowners protect their property from the threat of wildfire.
Teen reported missing in Lake Tahoe area found safe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 8:00am
2:00 p.m. update: From Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong: Juvenile Sean Ascuaga of Reno was located at Marlette Dam. He was found safe and unharmed, but will be checked by paramedics before transporting back to Carson City to family members.
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Search teams from Carson City and Washoe County are looking for a missing 17-year-old male who has been reported missing and was last seen in the Chimney Beach area of Lake Tahoe on Monday afternoon.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 12:01pm
The South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club’s sponsor crew had a busy evening at their Monday, July 10th Adopt A Day of Nourishment dinner event. Helping the Bread & Broth volunteers at their sponsorship meal were SLTYC members George and Liz-Ann Hainsworth, Tina Miranda and Joseph and Bonnie Phair. This hardworking team prepared the utensils, bagged food ‘giveaways’, served the BBQ chicken dinner, worked the drinks and dessert table and ended their evening cleaning and putting away the tables and chairs.
History made with Mark Mulder win at American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2017 - 5:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 28th annual American Century Championship is in the books, and former major league pitcher Mark Mulder won for the third straight year, the first three-peat at the celebrity golf classic at Edgewood Tahoe.
Mulder and his wife Lindsey once again brought their three kids to Lake Tahoe, all who ran out to the 18th green after Mark finished the day with a three-day total of 73 with the modified Stableford scoring.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 7:06pm
The following is a list of Caltrans projects at Lake Tahoe for the week.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in South Lake Tahoe Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 6:42pm
Event Date:
July 17, 2017 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will be hosting the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Monday, July 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at SLT Fire Station #3 located at 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
All donors will receive a limited edition Battle of the Badges shirt.
To schedule an appointment, contact Kim George at (530) 307-9596 or log on to www.BloodHero.com, select “Donate Blood” and enter sponsor code: SLTF.
Committee to work on updated South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 11:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What does a win-win-win vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance look like?
It may not yet be known after today's workshop held during the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting in front of a full house, but all sides appear to be committed to creating something that works for everyone in the community.
Cities across the country are grappling with their own ordinances for VHRs as the new trend towards vacationing centers around renting a home instead of staying in a motel or hotel.
Couple sought in Carson City, Douglas County fraud investigations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 8:15pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division are asking for help in locating suspects in multiple fraud investigations.
Brandon Newberg and his wife Mindy Newberg are suspects in multiple fraud cases in Carson City and Douglas County. Their last known address was on the 1300 block of Kimmerling in Douglas County. The Newberg’s may have recently fled to Las Vegas Nevada to avoid law enforcement.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks generous donors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 8:15pm
“The opportunity to be a helping hand to my community makes my heart smile,” wrote Valerie Soeters-Huse of S&H Holdings. “Thanks for giving us the opportunity to support others.” Valerie, along with her son Spencer Huse and the Watt’s family of Incline Village, hosted Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on July 3rd through their donation of $250 to sponsor a dinner through B&B’s ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’ program.
Don't miss the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Valhalla Boathouse
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 8:05pm
If you haven't been out to enjoy music and performances at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater yet, this month is the time to do so with a full lineup for all ages.
After watching the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on opening weekend, we highly recommend this fun musical though not appropriate for those under 13). It is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy and even though far from Broadway, the local Lake Tahoe cast made it very entertaining.
First foray into South Lake Tahoe regulations for marijuana growing and selling
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 2:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since the passage of Proposition 64 by voters in California in September, the state, cities and counties are figuring out how to move forward in allowing, or not allowing, storefront sales in their communities.
During Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, the City will look at their City Code 6.55 Article X which is for marijuana cultivation and medical marijuana dispensaries.
USFS to start chemical treatment of invasive species in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 1:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting later this month, the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will start using chemical treatment to try and eradicate, control and contain known infestations of invasive plants. Their focus will be on 90 sites covering 18.25 acres of sites inside the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe again the focus of City Council workshop
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 8:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council has been working with the public, home owners, residents and vacation rental companies for years in trying to get a vacation home rental ordinance that works for everyone.
The balancing act will continue during a Vacation Rental Workshop during the next City Council meeting on July 11.
Over 5,000 firefighters battling 24 fires across California and Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 11:54am
Several fires in California and Nevada are burning on Sunday with thousands of firefighting personnel fighting the blazes. The list below is of current fires in both states, updated with information available at 11:00 a.m. on July 9.
California Fires
Alamo Fire - 23,867 acres, 10 percent contained, San Luis Obispo County
Schaeffer Fire - 14,342 acres, 11 percent contained, 798 personnel, 17 miles north of Kernville, CA
Whittier Fire - 7,800 acres, 5 percent contained, 400 personnel with more on the way, Lake Cachuma, Santa Barbara County
Magician Rob Lake returns to Lake Tahoe, treats first responders to show
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 2:37am
International award winning magician Rob Lake has returned to the South Shore, bringing his trademark illusions to Harrah's Tahoe.
On Saturday night Lake invited South Lake Tahoe area firefighters and law enforcement to the show, along with their families (and media too).
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 9 - 15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 1:35am
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
New trail map released by Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 9:23am
A new Lake Tahoe bike map has been released by the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition that details the latest trails and points of interest all around the lake with separated bike trails, on-road bike lanes and designated bicycle routes.
The paper map will be available for free at Lake Tahoe area visitor centers and bike shops or can be viewed and downloaded on line www.tahoebike.org/where-to-ride/bike-map/.
Importance of understanding dangers of cold water shock
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 7:30am
With recent water tragedies in Lake Tahoe we are republishing this 2016 article.
The most common misunderstanding about swimming in Lake Tahoe is that people can suffer from hypothermia, which leads to death. The real truth is that "cold water shock" will kill much quicker than hypothermia ever will.
"The sudden lowering of skin temperature on immersion in cold water represents one of the most profound stimuli that the body can encounter." Golden and Tipton in Essentials of Sea Survival
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Heavenly Product, Sales and Services
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 2:43pm
To help address the needs of the hungry of our community, Bread & Broth, a non-profit, all volunteer organization, has been serving free, nutritious meals for all who come to our Monday Meal dinner at St. Theresa Grace Hall. To fund these meals, B&B invites individuals, families, businesses and service clubs/organizations to sponsor an ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’. By donating a tax-deductible gift of $250.00, up to 110 people will be fed and up to 5 folks from the sponsor group can participate alongside the B&B volunteers at their sponsorship dinner.
Lake Tahoe Community College honors faculty members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 3:30pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Four members of the faculty at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) are being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to students.
LTCC business instructor Treva Thomas was chosen by her fellow faculty members as the Distinguished Faculty Award winner for 2017, math and physics instructor Bruce Armbrust was tapped by LTCC’s students as their choice for Teacher of the Year, and adjunct instructor/Work Experience and Internship Coordinator Jenna Palacio was selected by faculty members as Adjunct Instructor of the Year.
Guide to enjoying South Lake Tahoe fireworks, and helping clean up on the 5th
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:53am
Event Date:
July 4, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To get a front row seat to one of the best fireworks shows in the country, it takes some planning. It will be crowded no matter where one goes along the Lake Tahoe shore, so pack your supplies for the day, relax, and enjoy.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy comes to Valhalla Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 7:13pm
Event Date:
July 6, 2017 (All day)
How do you spell F-U-N? Six awkward tweens vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime in this fast-paced, Tony Award-winning musical comedy that is coming to the stage of the Valhalla Boathouse Theater at Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe for three weekends in July.
The show will be held July 6-8, 13-15 and 20-23, all at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $25 and can be purchased here: valhallatahoe.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=50.
Share a Smile campaign kicks of at Tahoe Modern Makers
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 3:51pm
Event Date:
July 8, 2017 - 4:00pm
Tahoe Modern Makers is inviting the community, both locals and visitors, to the first day of their free Share a Smile campaign on Friday, July 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at their store located at 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
"We normally do a different craft each week but we feel as if the "Share a Smile campaign is going to be big," said Debbie Carty. "We want the community to embrace randomly bringing a smile to a strangers face and what that can mean for a community."
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 2-8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 3:09pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Forest Road/Fresh Pond to Mill Run: Westbound motorists can expect the #2 lane closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurday and 6 a.m. to noon Friday for slope clearing work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
