2015

Op/Ed: Working Together for Common Solutions

As the incoming Chair of the 15-member Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board, this promises to be a hopeful and exciting year. 2015 will be full of opportunities, but also challenges, for the continued protection of Lake Tahoe.

The number one priority among our challenges is funding shortfalls. Federal and state funding that has paid for environmental restoration and protection efforts at Lake Tahoe for years is drying up and new approaches need to be pursued.

HR Updates for California & Nevada

Event Date: 
February 11, 2015 - 9:00am

BE PREPARED FOR 2015 with new employments laws for California & Nevada

Get caught up on the new employment laws and understand how they impact you and your business. Join your fellow Chamber members at these two informative sessions that will present highlights of new legislation and case law updates, including new wage and hour laws, for both California and Nevada.

CALIFORNIA SESSION 9:00am - 10:30am

Location

TahoeChamber Conference Room
169 US HWY 50
United States

Hard Rock Lake Tahoe making big plans for their Grand Opening January 28

Event Date: 
January 28, 2015 - 7:45pm

Instead of a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the South Shore will celebrate with a grand ice guitar smashing.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of January 2 to January 8, 2015. They responded to 155 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

1/2
DUI in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

1/3
Felony - Other in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
Unlicensed Driver in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Domestic Battery in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

1/4

Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night

Event Date: 
January 23, 2015 - 7:00pm

Lake of the Sky Outfitters kicks off the 2015 Movie Night season with the film "K2:Siren of the Himalayas". This remarkable and exciting movie explores the history and geography of K2 the second highest and most difficult to climb mountain on the planet. Located in the heart of the Karakoram mountain range it is one big, bad mountain. One out of every four who make it to the summit does not return home.

Free admission and free raffle.

Limited seating/ please RSVP to 541-1027.

Lake of the Sky Outfitters is located at 1023 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA .

Location

1023 Emerald Bay Rd. South Lake Tahoe
United States

Lake Tahoe weather conditions right for continued fire operations

The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service will continue prescribed fire operations beginning Monday, January 12, 2015.

Douglas County man arrested in child abuse case; Infant dies

1/10/15 11:45 a.m. update - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a child abuse case involving a 2 month old infant.

On January 10, 2015 at 12:48 a.m., the two month old infant was taken off life support and died. The cause of death is pending autopsy.

Suspect Trent Getty was located in Sacramento, California at a Greyhound Bus Depot and was taken into custody by the Sacramento Police Department. Suspect Getty is in custody in the Sacramento County Jail and is awaiting extradition back to Douglas County, Nevada.

Investigation continues.

Op/Ed: South Lake Tahoe Library looks at ways to improve internet access

Event Date: 
January 20, 2015 - 6:00pm

South Lake Tahoe Library has provided access to the Internet for many years. Once WiFi became available, with increasing numbers of people using their own devices to go online, demand on the library’s connection has grown to the point that service is now very slow.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate and ski or ride for free

You can now buy either a California or Nevada license plate and help raise money for Lake Tahoe environmental efforts.

The Tahoe Fund is working with the California Tahoe Conservancy and Nevada State Lands to promote the sale of their Lake Tahoe license plates. Between now and April 5, 2015, receive two free alpine or nordic tickets to the resort of your choice when you purchase the special plates.

Book Sale at the South Lake Tahoe Library

Event Date: 
March 28, 2015 - 10:00am

Join us for the 1st Friends of the Library Book Sale of 2015! The sale will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books. Remember FOL members get in an hour early for the best selection and are entered into a drawing for a free bag of books. Not a member? Join now or the morning of the sale.

If you have books you would like clear off your shelves, donations are being accepted now.

The sale will be held on March 28 at the SLT Library starting at 10 a.m.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of December 26, 2014 to January 1, 2015. They responded to 204 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

12/26
no arrests

12/27
Stalking in the 3600 block of Rocky Point Rd
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Park Ave
Hit & Run in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
DUI in the 900 block of Edgewood Circle
DUI in the 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Domestic Violence - Battery in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Lake Tahoe area meadows to be restored by USFS

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) would like the public's input on their proposed restoration project at six impaired meadows near South Lake Tahoe. Restoration will include tree thinning and removal, prescribed fire, stream channel repair, planting of vegetation and rerouting trails.

City seeks proposals for Lakeview Commons Signature Summer Event

The current contract the City of South Lake Tahoe has with the promoters of Live at Lakeview has expired and bids for a signature summer series at Lakeview Commons are now being accepted.

The City's contract with OnCourse Events was for the summers of 2013 and 2014 so they are now required to send out a new 'Request for Proposal' for a Summer Signature Event at the popular Lakeview Commons on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Lakeview Ave.

All who meet the proposal requirements are welcome to submit a proposal.

Restaurant Week in South Lake Tahoe: "Made With Altitude"

Experience some of the best South Lake Tahoe restaurants during the 2015 TahoeSouth Restaurant Week beginning on Friday.

Twenty-four restaurants will have special menus available from January 9 through January 16, giving diners the chance to enjoy meals at local favorites for a discounted price.

Kindergarten sign-ups at Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School

2015/16 LTUSD Kindergarten Enrollment - The Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (LTESMS) in Meyers is now taking names for the Fall ‘15 “line-up” of kindergartners. If you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before September 1st, 2015, please come to the Magnet School office (1095 East San Bernardino Ave.) to fill out a lottery application. The lottery will be held on April 1, 2015.

Enrollment at the Magnet School is NOT on a first-come, first-served basis, so you may submit the application any time before the end of March.

Lake Tahoe music, events and concerts for January 2015

January 2015 in Tahoe: Kool and the Gang, G. Love and Special Sauce, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Guess Who

January 1-4 John Henton / Sean Kent @ Improv at Harveys
January 01 Rustler's Moon @ Bar of America
George Souza Trio @ Moodys Bistro
January 02-03 National Soul @ Bar of America
Steve & Tom @ Gar Woods
January 02 Jesse Kalin @ The Beacon
Crystal Basin Wine Tasting @ 968 Park Hotel
The Novelists @ Moodys Bistro
January 03 Mark Hummel, Elvin Bishop, Rick Estrin, Little Charly Baty @ Harrahs
Tom Dickson @ The Beacon
Bison @ Sierra at Tahoe

Subaru WinterFest Kicks Off 2015 in South Lake Tahoe

The Second Annual Subaru Winterfest will be held at Sierra-at-Tahoe resort this weekend, January 3 and 4. Winterfest includes a Freeride Skills Course and equipment demos as well as the chance to meet an Olympian. South Lake Tahoe resident and Olympic Gold Medalist Maddie Bowman will be signing autographs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Subaru tent on Saturday. Bowman, 20, brought home the gold she won in the Women’s Ski Halfpipe in Sochi during the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Join in the fun at World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout

ViSalus, also known as Body by Vi, is a weight loss and nutritional program very popular around the world. Their mission is to take the weight off the world, one person at a time, ten pounds at a time.

They will start 2015 with gathering as many people in 11 countries around the world at noon on Saturday to have the World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout, and South Lake Tahoe isn't going to be left behind.

Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition's Top 10 list of 2014 bicycle events

From exciting bike events to new world-class bike trails, 2014 was a great year for biking in Lake Tahoe. In no particular order, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition presents ten of the best highlights from the past 12 months:

Applications available for Lake Tahoe Unified School Board

Lake Tahoe Unified School District is looking for a community member to fill a vacancy on the School Board of Education.

The vacancy was created after Trustee Sue Novasel resigned so she could begin a four year term on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors after winning a seat in November's election.

The person joining the board must reside in Trustee Area #1 which is shown as a photos in this story.

Local business owner representing Rotary in Rose Parade

Tahoe Douglas Rotarian Joe Zarachoff has been in Pasadena all week, preparing to participate in the 126th annual Tournament of Roses Parade. Zarachoff, who owns Affordable Business Services on the South Shore, is the current District Governor for Rotary District 5190. This year will be the 36th year Rotary has had a float in the parade and the third straight year that the District Governor from Zarachoff's district has walked with, or rode on, the float.

"I am honored to be here representing our District," Zarachoff said.

South Lake Tahoe's Top Stories of 2014

When reflecting over the past year it's hard to remember all that happened in one's life, unless you're good at keeping a journal and you have time to re-read it.

As I look back at what happened in South Lake Tahoe over the last 365 days, a lot happened, but what may seem to be a top story to me may not seem as important to a reader.

I reviewed our analytics, the numbers that are kept to show how many people read South Tahoe Now stories at any given point, and drew from those numbers to come up with the "South Lake Tahoe's Top Stories of 2014."

Heavenly receives 11" to 14" of snow; California Base to open

Heavenly Mountain Resort received 11-14” of new snow in the last 24 hours, allowing the resort to expand terrain and open the California side of the mountain on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31.

Heavenly will now offer three access points to the mountain, including the Heavenly Gondola at Heavenly Village, Stagecoach Lodge in Nevada, and California Lodge off of Ski Run Blvd. With the extra two mountain access points now open, the heavy crowds that have been at the Gondola all week should dissipate.

2014 – A Year of Success

To My Tahoe Neighbors,

As time goes by, and the older I get, it is truly rewarding to look back and reminisce over the many wonderful California Tahoe Conservancy projects that we have accomplished in Lake Tahoe.

I attribute our major successes to the outstanding Conservancy staff. Their knowledge, energy, and motivation make my tenure on this board very worthwhile.

I have always been very proud to say I am a member of the California Tahoe Conservancy. Although 29 years have come and gone, we still have a very bright future at Lake Tahoe.

Low Back Pain – Prevention and Treatment

Event Date: 
January 15, 2015 - 6:00pm

Thursday, January 15, 6-7pm
Presented by: Alison Ganong, MD, Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Mike Fry, MD, Tahoe Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe

• Non-surgical treatment options
• Strengthening exercises
• Leg and back pain connection
• Is surgery right for you

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States

930 new laws to take affect in California in 2015

Plastic bags, driver's licenses, selfies, assisted living and teens are just a few of the subjects the new laws in California will address in 2015.

Here are just a few of the 930 new laws:

CA Parks introduces Tahoe Regional Pass and brings back Golden Poppy Pass

California State Parks introduced their 2015 lineup of season passes this week and included this year are a Tahoe Regional pass and the return of the popular "Golden Poppy" pass.

The new Tahoe Regional Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass will cost $75.00 per year and gets you admission to our Lake Tahoe favorites, D.L. Bliss State Park, Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Kings Beach State Recreation Area and Donner Memorial State Park.

Comments sought for SR 89/Fanny Bridge community revitalization project

Draft environmental documents are available for public review and comment for the State Route 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project in Tahoe City, California. Public comments will be accepted through Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

Time for teachers to register for USFS WInter Trek program

Each winter, groups of students participate in the US Forest Service's Winter Trek Program in South Lake Tahoe.

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra wants groups to apply for their grants

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) is pleased to announce their 2015 Grant Cycle. Soroptimist is a coined term meaning “Best for Women”.

The mission statement of the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra is to “Strengthen and enhance the lives of women and youth in our community and the world”. With our established mission in mind, we focus on supporting programs at our local level based on the specific needs of our community. In addition, our club is mindful of the need to enhance the lives of women and youth throughout the world.

Beach Boys bringing iconic sound to South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
March 27, 2015 - 9:00pm

“Wouldn’t it Be Nice” to rock out as the legendary Beach Boys perform one-night only at Lake Tahoe’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, March 27, 2015. Regarded one of the greatest American rock groups and an important catalyst in the evolution of popular music, The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands ever. www.montbleuresort.com.

"Social Media: A Different Kind of Networking" subject of Tahoe Chamber training

Event Date: 
January 14, 2015 - 9:00am

If you're new to social media or if you don't know the benefits it could yield for your business, this workshop will help you derive a deeper understanding of different social networks.

This workshop will help business owners:
- Discover which social networks to dedicate time to
- How to create comprehensive campaigns for maximum efficacy
- Create a content strategy and manage a content calendar
- Learn to use FREE tools to make social networking easy
... and more!

Social media isn't going away. You simply need to learn to use it to your benefit and we'll help you figure that out.

Skiers still waiting for the Big Storm

Even though Mother Nature has been blessing the state of California with plenty of rain, the Sierra Nevada are still in need of a big snow storm to start their way out the drought.

Rain and snow mix in South Lake Tahoe all day Friday has yet to bring in measurable snowfall but snow is still expected through Saturday so there is still a chance.

Sacramento man pleads guilty in immigration marriage scheme

A Sacramento man pled guilty today to conspiring to induce aliens to illegally enter the Unites States for private financial gain.

Sippy Lal, 61 was arrested in 2012 along with co-defendants Mamta Sharma and Rani Singh-Lal on charges they ran an elaborate immigration-fraud scheme involving foreign nationals from India who paid money to have a sham marriage in order to get into the country. The trio recruited U.S. citizens in the Sacramento area in an effort to legalize their immigration status.

Three finalists selected for Douglas County Clerk/Treasurer job

Douglas County has selected three final candidates for Clerk/Treasurer in anticipation of a resignation for the term beginning January 5, 2015. The recruitment and selection has been led by the Douglas County Manager Jim Nichols with input from a Citizen Advisory Committee. The three candidates will be invited to a public reception that will occur on the evening of January 20th.

The 3 semi-finalists are:

• Kathleen DeSocio
• Kathy Lewis
• Eileen Thomas

Reno man pleads guilty after flying marijuana across country

Kevin Dennis Golden, 39, of Reno, Nevada, pleaded guilty today to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

City of South Lake Tahoe starts community action teams to help in disasters

The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is looking for locals who'd like to help out during the time of large scale emergencies from winds, heavy snow, flooding, wildfire and avalanches.

STAT has been formed and that stands for South Tahoe Action Teams.

Teams of citizens will be given eight hours of training so they can help out when local resources are overwhelmed. After training they will be incorporated in the field with the SLTFD and other first responders during times of crisis.

This is the first program of its kind in the Tahoe Basin.

Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School holding lottery for 2015/16 school year

If you would like your child to attend kindergarten at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (LTESM) for the 2015/16 school year you may start turning in student names after the district's holiday break.

LTESMS will start taking lottery forms on January 5. To be a kindergartner in the fall children have to be 5 before September 1, 2015. For those that turn 5 after the first, students will be enrolled in Transitional Kinder program held at Tahoe Valley Elementary.

Himmel Haus to start Haus Party Winter Music Series in the new year

Starting Friday, January 9, 2015, the Haus Party Winter Music Series will offer live music from all over California, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest every other Friday night.

This 21 and over music series will be held every other Friday night, January 9 – April 17, 2015 at Himmel Haus in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Doors will open at 9:00 pm with live music starting at 9:30 pm. There will be a $10 admission (FREE admission on your birthday) with affordable drink options to suit a ski bum budget including $4 Red Bull and Shochu and $4 premium ½ liter beers.

DMV: New driver's license scams expected in California

With the passing of AB 60 in California a large group of new applicants for driver's licenses is expected, and with that a new group of scams targeting an unsuspecting population.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a warning to customers that they need to watch for scams involving the application process.

Grand Jury indicts King Fire suspect Wayne Huntsman on felony arson charges

The man accused of starting the King Fire earlier this year has been indicted on felony arson charges according to the The El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson.

Wayne Huntsman is charged with felony arson of forest land with multiple special allegations of arson with aggravating factors. He sits in the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe with a bail set at $10,000,000.

Girl Scouts looking for locations to sell their decorations

A local Girl Scout troop is looking for a spot to sell their handmade holiday decorations in order to raise money to attend International Camporee in 2015.

They took part in the parade Saturday and then set up a booth at the end of the route, selling their handmade items. They'd appreciate more opportunities to do the same over the next 10 days. If you have a store, tree lot or having a holiday activity/event, the scouts would love to join in and sell their wares.

Call Michelle at 530-573-1641.

New School Board meets; First time in 17 years Wendy David isn't on board

A few hours after Wendy David was elected as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of South Lake Tahoe, her former colleagues at the LTUSD School Board elected a new president.

Barbara Bannar, the trustee from Area 5, was elected President with Dr. Larry Green elected Clerk of the Board. Green represents Area 4. He was also named Representative to the El Dorado County School Boards Association (EDCSBA) where he serves as Vice President. Bannar was named the Representative to the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation.

Opportunities to get involved in community: 19 commission spots open

The City Council is soliciting applications for two-year appointments to the following City Commissions/Boards; Airport Land Use Commission, Building/ADA Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.

Actors and crew sought for LTCC play "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot"

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is the next play being put on by the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Theatre Arts Department and they will soon be holding auditions.

There are a wide variety of roles available for men and women. Auditions are Tuesday, January 6 at 7 p.m. in LTCC’s Duke Theatre. Performances will be March 13 through 22, 2015.

Tips for being prepared during Lake Tahoe's winter storms

Liberty Utilities is reminding customers to always be prepared for winter storms and possible power outages that may result from them.

“Although we’ve made significant progress in reducing electrical outages since acquiring the utility nearly four years ago, the reality is that a really big winter storm can impact our ability to keep the lights on,” according to Mike Smart, President of Liberty Utilities-California.

With the approaching winter storm, Liberty offers the following outage preparation tips:

South Lake Tahoe's Sho Kashima named to 2015 US Freestyle Moguls Team

Sho Kashima of South Lake Tahoe has spent the off-season recovering from injuries and is preparing for the 2015 US Freestyle Moguls team.

The team was named this week in advance of the Dec. 13 FIS Freestyle World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland. Kashima, who skis for Heavenly, expects to be able to join the team mid-season. According to his Facebook and Instagram pages he is working hard on rehabilitation.

Hal Cole returns as South Lake Tahoe Mayor, Wendy David Mayor Pro Tem

The newly elected South Lake Tahoe City Council members, City Clerk and City Treasurer were all sworn in during Tuesday's council meeting.

Susan Alessi was re-elected in November as clerk and David Olivo was retained his seat as treasurer. Both terms are for four years.

Newcomers Wendy David and Austin Sass both won seats on the council and they joined re-elected Tom Davis in the swearing in ceremony.

First meeting today for new South Lake Tahoe City Council

New South Lake Tahoe City Council members Wendy David and Austin Sass will join Hal Cole, Tom Davis and JoAnn Conner today as they begin their official first day of service after being sworn in this morning.

The 9 a.m. meeting begins with an inaugural ceremony and election on who will be the next Mayor of the city and the Mayor Pro Tem for 2015.

All committee assignments will be laid for for the year as well.

Also on the agenda are BevMo's request for a liquor license and South Tahoe Refuse's request for a rate increase starting January 1.

City of South Lake Tahoe plans year long 50th anniversary celebration

The City of South Lake Tahoe is turning 50 and you can help plan the year long celebration.

Everyone is invited to recognize, commemorate and celebrate, from former employees, current and past residents, visitors, business owners as well as friends and neighbors.

The overall focus points of the 'celebration' are on building historic awareness, current day recognition and community pride in both the immediate and extended community that South Lake Tahoe so fortunately holds.

They want it it be obvious throughout the town all year that the city is celebrating 50 years.

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