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Tahoe Arts Project brings Cascada de Flores to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 9:40pm
Event Date:
February 2, 2018 - 6:30pm
Tahoe Arts Project is bringing Cascada de Flores to the South Shore for a week of shows at local schools, culminating with a performance open to the public on February 2 at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theatre at 7:00 p.m.
Cascada de Flores brings the nostalgic song and traditions of Mexico and its neighbors into simple and beautiful arrangements that allow space for both improvisation and pure expression.
Kudos: Local man gives back to Bread and Broth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/21/2018 - 1:19pm
Returning for his second Adopt a Day of Nourishment sponsorship of the year, Jeremy Woodford hosted Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on January 15th. Jeremy returned with Barbara and Craig Brittain who also volunteered at Jeremy’s January 1st sponsorship. This trio of helpers assisted the B&B volunteers in serving the 76 dinner guests who came to St. Theresa Grace Hall for a hot, nutritious meal. At the Mexican themed dinner, the diners had a choice of beef enchiladas, pork enchiladas, refried beans, festive veggies, green salad, fruit salad and a varies of pies, cookies and cakes for dessert.
Thoroughly Modern Millie at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 9:03pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jan 28 2018 .
January 26, 2018 (All day)
January 27, 2018 (All day)
January 28, 2018 (All day)
The show must go on! Over a dozen cases of flu postponed opening night of the South Tahoe High production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, but all things are a go for the Saturday and Sunday performances, as well as next week.
Director Liz Niven and at least one of the cast members will still be out on Saturday with the flu, but local theatrical talents have jumped in to help.
South Tahoe and Whittel High School students honored by Soroptimists
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 12:30am
In a tradition dating back decades, the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe recognized local high school students for not only their academic and athletic achievements, but for their work in the community.
How to keep kids healthy during flu season
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 10:26pm
Over 3,300 confirmed cases of the flu have been reported to the Washoe County Health District this flu season, leading to at least seven fatalities. These numbers have health officials urging everyone to take preventive measures to keep from contracting the nasty virus now circulating across the country. Of particular concern is this season’s H3N2 influenza virus which appears to be extremely virulent among young children and older adults.
"Jammin 4 Tash" to honor local snowboarder who died from leukemia
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 4:55pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2018 (All day)
Sierra-at-Tahoe is holding "Jammin 4 Tash" on Saturday, January 20 to honor the late Natasha "Tash" Sagucka who died from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on November 4, 2017 at the age of 24.
"From the time she was two years old till her last days on this earth she found peace, love and light on the mountains," was stated on Sagucka's obituary. "She thrived from the energy of slashing through the trees and sliding on the rails just perfectly."
Human trafficking – A look beneath the surface
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 1:30pm
Event Date:
January 30, 2018 - 6:30pm
The question I get asked the most when sharing that I’m a member of PATH (Partners Against the Trafficking of Humans) is: Is human trafficking happening here in South Lake Tahoe? The answer is yes, although solid numbers are hard to come by. Recently, it was reported in local media that 14 people were arrested and one 17 year old girl rescued from a trafficking ring in El Dorado County that included South Lake Tahoe, Placerville, and El Dorado Hills.
Kudos: Local resident pays it forward to South Lake Tahoe Community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 3:25pm
As a young boy, Jeremy Woodford would attend Bread & Broth’s dinners with his family at Grace Hall. Now, many years later, Jeremy is “paying it forward” by hosting three B&B dinners so that others can also benefit from the same nourishing meals that helped him when he and his family were experiencing difficult times.
SnowGlobe thrills attendees as Khalid and others take the stage
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 11:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Fans of electronic music have flocked to South Lake Tahoe for the annual SnowGlobe outdoor music festival held December 29-31 at, one the Community Fields. The predominately under-30 crowd come from colleges and communities hundreds and even thousands of miles away to enjoy a specially gathered group of top artists in the electronic dance music (EDM) field.
Along with the fun though comes issues common at most music festivals: noise, trash, underage drinking and drugs.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows official training site for U.S. Ski & Snowboard team
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 9:36pm
Five ski resorts in the United States are official training sites for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team, and now for the next five years Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is one of them. They join Mammoth Mountain in California, Deer Valley in Utah, Copper Mountain in Colorado and Timberline Lodge in Oregon. In addition to being an Official Training Site for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is a U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance Center and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development Site.
Donations from Vail Resorts CEO and his wife to focus on mental health issues
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 4:59pm
Mental Health issues in communities where they have operations will be the focus of a new charitable fund created by Vail's Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam.
"Angel of Tahoe" Lisa Maloff celebrates Christmas with local youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 9:37am
Christmas was made very special for 100 South Lake Tahoe children on Saturday, December 16, 2017 when philanthropist Lisa Maloff joined Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) in ringing in the holidays with a special celebration that won’t soon be forgotten.
Earlier this month, Mrs. Maloff made a generous donation of $75,000 to the agency that serves the youth and families South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County and Alpine County. Mrs. Maloff asked TYFS to hold a very special Christmas party so she could spread some holiday cheer and create magical memories for our local children.
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge donates 50 boxes of food to local families
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 10:57pm
For seven years the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge 1632 has supplied boxes of food supplies for local families in need, and this year will be no different.
This week, members of the lodge will deliver 50 decorated boxes, each packed full of a ham, vegetables, canned goods, pasta, potatoes, bread, tortillas and everything else needed to feed a family a big holiday meal, and then more for leftovers.
This year's recipients will be selected by the Family Resource Center.
Bay area residents arrested in Stateline on burglary charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 2:31pm
8:00PM Update 12/18/17: After the trio's arrest, detectives from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department served a search warrant on a motel room at Motel 6 on Highway 50, locating a significant amount of stolen property that had recently been reported stolen in Douglas County. They also located numerous items that may have been stolen, but were not previously reported. .
Elves stop by the Children's Memorial Tree
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 3:36pm
Santa's Elves were at it again this year in South Lake Tahoe! They visited the South Lake Tahoe Children's Memorial tree for the fifth straight year, leaving behind signs of Christmas with stockings and garland.
There is a stocking at the tree for every child who is memorialized there.
The memorial was created 26 years ago when tragedy struct the local community when South Tahoe High students Rory Hrbacek, Sandy Haynes, and Casey Wells died in an vehicle accident on Pioneer Trail.
George McCall 1929 ~ 2017
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/03/2017 - 6:39pm
Anyone that knew George knows that he was not only extremely generous, fun loving and tenacious but he was also notorious for playing pranks on nearly everyone he met. Whether he “had to catch a plane” in order to speed up dinner or exaggerated his age by 10 years, he was always one for a smile and a laugh. All of us would describe him as the best husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa we could ask for. Everytime you asked how he was doing, he simply responded with “fantastic.” Which was a perfect reflection of his positive and uplifting personality.
Outdoor movies in South Lake Tahoe on weekends in December
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 9:24pm
Event Date:
December 3, 2017 (All day)
Ever think of watching movies outside during the winter in Lake Tahoe? Now is your opportunity to gather around the fire pits at The Crossing in South Lake Tahoe and watch holiday movies, ski and snowboard movie premieres, participate in fundraisers and have fun with raffle prizes, all part of the new Sierra Cinemas.
Starting Sunday, December 3, Sierra-at-Tahoe, FNCTN and Lake Tahoe AleworX start December off right with "The Polar Express." Its a free, community event in the courtyard at Lake Tahoe AleworX.
Movie Nights:
When: Sunday, 12/3 at 5:00 p.m.
Cause: Boys & Girls Club
First firefighting boat of its kind on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 9:46pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District christened Marine 24 Monday, giving Lake Tahoe its first year-round firefighting boat.
At a cost of almost $500,000, Marine 24 is able to fight fire from hoses on board as well as hooking up to pipes along lakefront homes in Douglas County and piping water from the lake into water tenders. The boat can send water 300 feet, but their main function will be to pump water into pipes at the shore that water tenders will hook up to.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/12/2017 - 9:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/1
4:29 p.m. - Battery - South Lake Tahoe - A FEMALE JUVENILE WAS ARRESTED FOR BATTERY AFTER SHE ASSAULTED HER 52-YEAR-OLD MOTHER.
11/3
Barton celebrates South Lake Tahoe non-profits and philanthropy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 8:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Philanthropy and South Lake Tahoe non-profits were recently celebrated by the Barton Foundation as they honored their 2017 grant recipients in a luncheon at Riva Grill.
South Shore non-profits receive $51,000 from American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 5:53pm
American Century Championship continues to impact the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, even months after the annual tournament is over. Since its inception in 1990, the tournament has donated more than $4.5 million to local and national non-profits.
On Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Investments gave 30 local organizations checks in the amount of $500 to $5,000 to help them serve the community.
Op/Ed: How we can be a community and help one another
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 10:59am
Have you ever made a decision that took you down the wrong path in life? Boy. I sure have.
Have you ever stumbled and fallen when facing challenges that seemed insurmountable? I’m raising my hand.
Did life ever throw you a curveball that you didn’t see coming, and perhaps you reacted in a way that didn’t serve you well? This has happened to me more times than I can count.
Do you or someone close to you struggle with addiction or mental health challenges? My family and personal relationships certainly haven’t been immune to either of these troubling issues.
Public invited to offical launch party for LARKR, a SLT company
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 8:55am
Event Date:
November 2, 2017 - 7:00pm
A South Lake Tahoe company with big plans to help people around the county will hold their official launch party on Thursday, November 2 at South Lake Brewing Company from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Amgen Tour of California men's and women's stages return to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 5:00am
Good news for South Lake Tahoe as the Amgen Tour of California has announced their 2018 race schedule. A favored site for the women’s race, South Lake Tahoe will once again host the men for the Stage 6 finish and welcome back the women for the fourth year in a row on May 18. 2018.
AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, made the announcement Thursday.
New York performer returns home to teach South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/24/2017 - 11:06pm
New York performer and choreographer Sebastiani Romagnolo grew up dancing with Marcia Sarosik at her South Lake Tahoe dance studio, and he returned to those roots this week to help teach the next generation of performers.
The 2007 South Tahoe High and 2011 New York University (NYU) graduate took time out his hectic east coast schedule to head west to visit family in South Lake Tahoe, and visits to town always include a stop by Sarosik's studio.
Many may remember his talent as he headlined many South Tahoe High musicals, and now he's entertaining audiences in New York.
Packaged salad mixes and vegetables recalled
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/22/2017 - 10:22am
Even though there has been no illnesses reported with their products, Mann Packing of Salinas, California is being cautious and voluntarily recalling minimally processed vegetable products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Mann Packing is issuing this recall in response to a single positive result found on one of their products during random sampling by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Over 20 brands of vegetable items from Walmart, Safeway/Albertson's and Trader Joe's have been pulled from shelves are part of the recall notice.
County's DA office strengthens Family Protection Unit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 6:52am
Since the recent passage of many soft on crime laws like Propositions 47 and 57,
California has seen a troubling trend of an increase in violent crimes. This disturbing surge in violent crimes has seen a dramatic increase in domestic violence homicides across the Sacramento Region.
Two appointed to SLT Roads Management Authority, more applications sought
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 5:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two local residents were appointed to the new Roads Management Authority Commission, but there are still three to five more members needed. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, MaryAnne Brand and Brent Goligoski were appointed to serve on the commission.
Only five applications were received and Brand and Goligoski were the only two of those to appear at the meeting.
"I am ready to vote on several of the applicants today,doesn’t preclude other applicants from staying in the applicant pool," said SLT Mayor Austin Sass.
Town Hall meeting in South Lake Tahoe to focus on Measure C
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 9:52pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2017 - 6:00pm
Learn more about South Lake Tahoe's Measure C at the next Tahoe Regional Young Professional's Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 18 at the Tahoe Beach Retreat from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This free event is open to the public and will also be available via Live Stream thanks to the Tahoe Production House.
The event is also co-hosted by Tahoe Chamber and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/15/2017 - 7:31pm
The following are the 194 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Sept. 20 - Oct. 10, 2017.
9/20
03:57 - 1000 block of 4th St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Yes Yes
09:17 - 4100 block of Lakeshore Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
21:35 - 800 block of Capistrano Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
22:07:01 1100 block of Herbert Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Benefit cruise to support former local fighting cancer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 7:17pm
Event Date:
October 25, 2017 - 5:00pm
When Gage Olson's boss at Zephyr Cove Resorts found out her mother was fighting breast cancer he decided he couldn't just stand by and do nothing. He organized a benefit cruise on the Tahoe Bleu Wave to raise funds for Gage's mom, Tisha Young.
Young, 49, who has lived in South Lake Tahoe on and off for over a dozen years, now calls Grants Pass, Oregon her home. She moved there to be with her father as he was on dialysis, and now that he is gone (he died on April 13), she is fighting her own battle, Stage 4A of a rare form of Breast Cancer.
Reward offered to find person of interest in South Shore murder
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 12:16pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A person of interest is being sought in the October 3, 2017 homicide at the Hard Rock Casino Hotel.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person associated with a homicide that was reported on at 5:00 .a.m. that evening.
Kevin LeRoy Edwards of Dublin, Calif. and Reno, Nev. was 56-years-old at the time of his murder.
TRYP holding October Mixer at Lake Tahoe Pizza
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 6:45pm
Event Date:
October 11, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) will be holding their October Mixer on October 11 at Lake Tahoe Pizza Co from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join them for a fun evening of networking over some delicious pizza! One free drink (beer or house wine) is included along with pizza.
Lake Tahoe's uniquely inspired Pizza Parlor. Voted Best of Tahoe: 15 years. Family Owned and Operated Since 1973 is located at 1168 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.
Three cited in underage alcohol sting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 12:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three local employees were cited by a recent decoy operation to catch people selling alcohol to minors.
On September 28, 2017, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, through a grant form the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted the minor decoy operation where minors under their supervision attempted to purchase alcohol from 19 different establishments.
Tahoe Chamber After Five mixer at AleWorx
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 11:22am
Event Date:
October 26, 2017 - 5:00pm
The Tahoe Chamber's After Five Mixer with Lake Tahoe AleWorX is meant to shake up your Thursday routine and help you unwind! This all-inclusive social event offers the South Shore the opportunity to mix and mingle with local business owners, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
Join the Chamber at Lake Tahoe AleWorX taproom for happy hour and enjoy tasty appetizers and good company on Thursday, October 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The cost of the mixer is $10 for members and $20 for aspiring members.
Kudos: TWCF thanks community for Modern Family premiere
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 9:03am
The Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) would like to thank all the community members who came out last Wednesday for the Modern Family Premiere in support of local families! With a fun filled evening of raffle prizes, popcorn, and good company, 150 locals raised almost $6,000 for local families. These funds will go into the 2018 grant cycle of the TWCF and will be open for any eligible non-profit to apply for.
Troy Matthews named new Barton Foundation Executive Director
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 4:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Barton Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Troy Matthews as its new Executive Director.
Matthews’ commitment to serving his community is exhibited through his involvement and leadership in multiple organizations including Tahoe Regional Young Professionals, the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition, Progress for Tahoe, El Dorado County Housing Task Force, LTCC Theater Arts Task Force, Leadership Lake Tahoe, and serving on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District School Board.
Tahoe Chamber’s next After Five mixer on the beach Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 11:36am
Event Date:
September 28, 2017 - 5:00pm
Ready for a change in your Thursday routine? Shake it up at After Five! on Thursday, September 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Zephyr Cove Resort's shoreline venue.
This all-inclusive social event offers the South Shore a chance to meet and mingle with local business owners, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Attendees will enjoy lakeside views while chatting over tasty appetizers and sipping on their choice cocktail.
Trail, trees and peak named after Martin Hollay at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 5:18pm
Not many can boast of skiing the mountains around Lake Tahoe for six decades, but Martin Hollay of South Lake Tahoe can do just that and he's not done yet.
At a very young 96-years-old (he turns 97 this fall), Hollay's contributions to Heavenly Mountain Resort were recognized Monday as the ski resort dedicated Martin's Hiking Trail, Martin's Trees and a granite peak near Maggie's Run in the name of their former employee and ski patrolman.
Washington killer 'person of interest' in 1973 murder near Kyburz
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2017 - 9:41pm
A man serving a life sentence in Washington State for a cold case murder in Seattle is now a “person of interest” in the murder of Susan McLaughlin near Sacramento, California in 1973.
McLaughlin was a University of California Berkeley student who had taken a bus from campus to her parents’ home in El Dorado County, California.
The new leads about the man who might have been responsible for her death – Bryan Lee Gelenaw -- were filed as part of a search warrant in King County Superior Court this week.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2017 - 9:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 540 calls between September 4 - September 18, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
9/4 - 42 Calls
DUI in the 900 block of Glorene Ave
Drug Offense in the 2700 block of Young St
Drug Offense in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Ski Run Blvd and Paradise Ave
City Ordinance in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Family thanks those who helped at RV fire on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 8:50pm
It was a crash scene that parents never want to see their children involved in. On Sunday, August 27 a recreation vehicle (RV) was making its way down Kingsbury Grade towards Lake Tahoe when it experienced brake failure, crashed and caught fire.
Both occupants were transported to Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe with non-life threatening injuries.
Today the mother of the female occupant, Nancy from Simi Valley, Calif., wrote to South Tahoe Now:
LTCC holds State of the College address
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 7:40pm
Event Date:
September 14, 2017 - 8:30am
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is holding their State of the College address on Thursday, September 13 inside the Duke Theater starting at 8:00 a.m. with a breakfast reception.
LTCC President Jeff DeFranco will discuss where the college is today and where they are headed. A LTCC Alumni Panel will follow DeFranco, sharing their experiences on the South Lake Tahoe campus. Wrapping up the event will be Dr. Victor Rios, who will talk about how to change students' lives through meaningful contact.
The alumni panel will include:
After a Concussion: Returning to School and Sports
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 9:53am
During the past decade, it’s become clear that many young athletes take much longer than 10 days to clinically recover after a concussion. The majority of athletes recover within the first month of injury.
A concussion can occur when there is a significant blow to the head. Some signs of a more severe concussion are the presence and increased severity of nausea, dizziness, balance problems, sensitivity to light and noise, feeling “slowed down,” pressure in the head, confusion, concentration problems, and difficulty falling asleep.
Learn how to grow onions and garlic at UCD class in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 8:57pm
Event Date:
September 25, 2017 - 5:30pm
Join Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on September 25 as they delve into the tricks of the trade in growing garlic and onions in high altitude.
These varieties are specifically chosen to survive tough Tahoe winters and provide a hearty spring harvest. Topics include proper varietal selection, location in the garden or container, planting options, and methods for protecting the young plants.
Community walks for suicide awareness and to remember Emily Alessi
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 3:58pm
No community is immune to loosing one of their own to suicide. A small community faces many of the same risks as do urban centers, and, according to a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicides in rural areas are on the rise.
In just over three years there have been 23 suicides in the Lake Tahoe portions of El Dorado County:
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015 - 8 suicides
May 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016 - 4 suicides
Sass Talk: Vacation rentals, cannabis and Martin Hollay
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 7:25am
More than a few people have asked me if I was frustrated by this last city council meeting and the 6.5 hour discussion regarding the revised VHR (Vacation Home Rental) ordinance. I thought the City Manager's introduction on why we were looking at a revised ordinance and the staff presentation on the revisions were excellent and on point. At first I was a little confused about some of the council questions of staff but reminded myself that the VHR sub-committee made up of Mayor Pro Tem David and myself have been living, sleeping and eating the VHR issue for over two years.
LTCC statement regarding White House’s DACA action
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2017 - 9:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College joins the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley in denouncing the White House’s action on Tuesday to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Homelessness is a housing issue in South Lake Tahoe and beyond
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 11:33pm
Homelessness isn’t just a South Lake Tahoe issue. It isn’t just an El Dorado county issue. It isn't just a California problem, though the state ranks 49th in housing units per capita.
And it isn't a problem that is going away any time soon and will take a change in the way the problem is currently being addressed to be solved. For every 100 people who are added to the population of California there are only 32 housing units built to house them.
Author JoAnn Conner Shares New Novel at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 6:18am
Event Date:
November 7, 2017 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library present local author JoAnn Conner who will share the experience of getting her first book published. Conner's book, "Heartwood", is a work of historical fiction set in 1867 Bridgeport, California. The book tells the story of a young man who came west after the Civil War and stops in Bridgeport, where he buys an old ranch.Historical tidbits are laced through the story, with facts about Virginia City, Bodie, Genoa, and Carson City helping to build the tension to a surprise twist at the end. Books will be sold and signed at the event. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
