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USFS helping mother nature in preparation for annual Fall Fish Festival
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 10:40pm
You'll soon be seeing red if all goes as planned.
The annual trek of the Kokanee salmon into Taylor Creek from Lake Tahoe should begin in the next week or so, but with the drought and a very active beaver population, the Forest Service had to step in and help.
"We didn't have a lot of fish last year," said Lindsay Gusses, the Taylor Creek Site Supervisor. "We are updating our strategies to have fish here during the festival."
11th Annual Mutt Strut Poker Run in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 9:26pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe’s 11th annual Mutt Strut Poker Run, a fun, family event where you can get a little exercise with your pooch, play poker, and maybe win some prizes is just a few days away!
The Mutt Strut will begin at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue with registration from 11:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday September 27.
Free prescription drug disposal day on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/20/2015 - 11:32pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be taking back unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lira's Market in Meyers.
Take expired or unused drugs as the disposal site. No sharps will be accepted.
Prescription drug abuse continues to be a problem in the community, and removing unwanted containers of drugs from medicine cabinets will take them out of the hands of abusers.
Homebrew for the Homeless to raise funds for Tahoe Warming Room
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 8:02am
Event Date:
September 26, 2015 - 1:00pm
The Tahoe Homeless Coalition will be the recipient of funds raised at "Homebrew for the Homeless," and event for the whole family on Saturday, September 26.
There will be live music, a chili cook-off, horseback rides, games, bounce house, poker run and a Homebrew Beer Competition.
The Leigh Wayne Miller DDRC ranch in Minden will be the scene for a day of fun and fundraising starting at 1 p.m. The horse ranch is located at 1625 Chowbuck Street.
Canned food accepted at Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off for Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 8:00pm
The 4th Annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Admission to the event is free. Besides the few dozen local vendors and chili chefs, there will be free games and prizes for the kids, All attendees receive a free door prize ticket for all attendees.
Tahoe Chamber thanks sponsors and participants for Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 10:19am
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY: Andis Wine | Auriga Wine Cellars | Bella Grace Vineyards | Boeger Winery | Cold Water Brewery & Grill | Crystal Basin Cellars | Dry Diggings Distillery | FOLK Brewing Company - Kombucha on Tap | Great Basin Brewing Co. | Lava Cap Winery | Loomis Basin Brewing Co. | Madrona Vineyards | Nello Olivo Wines | Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Stateline Brewery | Story Winery | Sugar Lille | Tahoe Blue Vodka | Tahoe Moonshine Distillery | Vino Noceto
Group looking for homeless "Warm Room" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 7:34pm
For an estimated 20 days a year, homeless people would have access to a "warm room" where they can seek refuge when temperatures drop below freezing and conditions are deemed unsafe.
The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) asked the South Lake Tahoe City Council today for access to the recreation center between the hours of 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on nights when there is a forecast of extreme temperatures. Wanting to keep the homeless population on the South Shore safe, TCH asked for permission to house approximately 20 men and women on a temporary basis.
Lake Tahoe Summit 2015
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 5:54pm
A shuttle and bike valet will be available for the large crowd expected to attend the 19th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Monday, August 24 at the Round Hill Pines Beach Resort in Zephyr Cove.
This year, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada) is hosting the free event.
The theme of this year’s Lake Tahoe Summit is “Connecting Lake Tahoe’s Environment and Economy through Innovation and Transportation.” The keynote speaker is Chris Bently, Chief Executive Officer of Bently Enterprises.
Students benefit from Brief Intervention Program in South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/31/2015 - 12:39am
Students at South Tahoe High and South Tahoe Middle schools now have an option to the normal suspension process thanks to the Brief Intervention Program (BIP) developed by the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition.
In the past, students would be sent home for three days when suspended for having, or being under the influence, drugs or alcohol while at school. In many instances this method was looked at as a few days vacation with little, or no, opportunity to learn from their errors.
Volunteers help make Celebrity Golf a great event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 12:11am
The celebrities have been gone from South Lake Tahoe for over a week, back to their jobs and families. While they were the attraction of the American Century Golf Championship, the true stars were the volunteers who made it all happen.
Volunteers helped in many aspects. Soroptimists had their food tents and spent every day serving sandwiches, drinks, chips and snacks.
The Lake Tahoe Bike Coalition had a group out each day, manning the bike valet for the 200 cyclists that used their free services.
The Beavers of Taylor Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 4:44pm
Event Date:
July 31, 2015 - 8:30pm Sherry Guzzi from Sierra Wildlife Coalition will be presenting “The Beavers of Taylor Creek” at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Friday July 31st at 8:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and admission is a five-dollar donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
How to talk to teens about marijuana
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 11:22pm
Talking about marijuana with your kids can be difficult – especially these days, with the drug becoming legalized in some states and the increasingly casual presence of weed in the media and pop culture. But with the right tools and skills, you can have easier, more productive conversations with your teen about marijuana, despite these unique challenges.
Partnership and collaboration crucial to solving Tahoe’s problems
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/16/2015 - 7:03pm
History shows time and time again our greatest accomplishments at Lake Tahoe are achieved when people work together. In the past, Tahoe was known as a place where unproductive interactions between stakeholders led to a stunning decay in our environment and our economic vitality, creating a region that seemed frozen in time.
We face major environmental challenges at Tahoe, including the uncertainties of climate change. And as Albert Einstein said, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Meyers on July 12
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2015 - 11:37pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2015 - 12:00pm
Prescription Drugs are potentially dangerous when they fall into the wrong hands. The abuse of certain prescription drugs— opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and stimulants—can lead to a variety of adverse health effects, including addiction.
To get unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs off the street, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department will be holding a Drug Tahoe Back Day in the county on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at several locations.
Two South Lake Tahoe women win TRPA Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2015 - 7:56am
Rebecca Bryson and Joy Barney of the South Shore were honored for their work in local schools that resulted in progress and environmental improvements in the Lake Tahoe region.
During Wednesday's Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Governing Board meeting, the two South Shore women were given the Lake Spirit award along with a family and person from the North Shore. The award has been given to "real people making real progress" at restoring Lake Tahoe since 2011.
Cycling celebrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 10:53pm
Cycling in South Lake Tahoe was the focus of the second Annual Cycle Celebration on Saturday. Kids both young and old were at the Heavenly Village to participate in a Bike Parade, Bike Rodeo, Bike Tune-Up station and informational booths.
The celebration wrapped up the two-week long Tahoe Bike Challenge where hundreds of people got out of their cars and biked to school, work and for play.
During Saturday's activities, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition honored the Town of Truckee and Karen & Pete Fink for their contributions to cycling in the region.
Tahoe Bike Challenge wraps up with a Cycle Celebration
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 9:08am
Event Date:
June 20, 2015 - 12:00pm
The 2nd annual Cycle Celebration will culminate the Tahoe Bike Challenge where 315 riders made 2,706 trips and covered 17,299 miles in the Lake Tahoe area on their bikes between June 1 and 14. All of those miles saved participants $3,845 in gasoline.
Bellamy Court at the back of Heavenly Village (by the parking garage) will be closed off for the celebration on Saturday, June 20 for a plethora of activities to celebrate biking in Lake Tahoe from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bicycle and pedestrian safety a big concern in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 10:03pm
Safety for cyclists and pedestrians is a big concern for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), cycling groups and those enjoying these activities.
In the last six years, 12 people have died in South Lake Tahoe while cycling or walking. In that same time, 42 people were injured while riding bikes on the road while 37 pedestrians were hurt.
Join us in biking for a healthier Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 7:20pm
We face some big, daunting environmental restoration challenges here at Lake Tahoe. But helping our environment every day can be as simple as riding a bike, walking, or taking transit. And the hundreds of people who participated in the Tahoe Bike Challenge this June, including many of our employees at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, are showing how big of an impact our individual actions can have.
County urges Legislature to eliminate Medi-Cal rate cuts
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/07/2015 - 6:15pm
El Dorado County joins the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), the California Hospital Association, and a broad-based coalition of Medi-Cal providers known as We Care for California in urging the Legislature and Administration to eliminate Assembly Bill 97 (2011) Medi-Cal rate cuts, and increase Medi-Cal payments to healthcare providers and health plans during the upcoming State Budget negotiations.
Tahoe Bike Challenge bike path cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 4:25pm
Event Date:
June 13, 2015 - 10:00am Join us as we celebrate the Tahoe Bike Challenge with a community BIKE PATH CLEANUP event on Saturday, June 13th from 10am-noon.
Volunteers can meet at one of four locations throughout South Tahoe to pick up litter from the areas around our bike paths. Then we’ll meet up at the League to Save Lake Tahoe office (2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd.) for a free lunch, raffle and celebration after 12pm. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided!
RSVP here: Clean-Tahoe.org
Fun and free events highlight Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 9:30pm
During the two weeks the Tahoe Bike Challenge is going on in Lake Tahoe, there are community events almost every day, including yoga, group rides and movies. .
Here is the full list from the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition:
Group Rides to Kick-off Party | North Shore | Free
May 30 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Native Species Festival at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2015 - 10:00am
The Sixth Annual Native Species Festival will be held at the Taylor Creek visitor Center in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This free family event is hosted by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and is a great way to spend the day outdoors and learn about the native species of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Visitor's Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
Smart towns know how to capitalize on active and bike tourism
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 11:21pm
South Lake Tahoe can create a sustainable economy if we focus on "active tourism." This was the message relayed by the panel of speakers at Wednesday's Tahoe Talk series at Lake Tahoe Community College.
If the 15 page spread about Lake Tahoe in the May edition of Bike magazine is any indication, people know about the activity/recreation based tourism awaiting them in Tahoe, and they're about to come.
Are we ready?,
Just about.
10th Annual Tahoe Bike Challenge starts June 1
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 8:03pm
Every year for two weeks, hundreds of Lake Tahoe residents and visitors park their cars and ride their bikes to work, school, and for fun. Participants in the Tahoe Bike Challenge, which runs from June 1 to June 14, track their miles and join the friendly competition for fun prizes and bragging rights.
Forum on aquatic invasive species at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2015 - 11:03pm
Event Date:
May 21, 2015 - 5:00pm
What are homeowners in the Tahoe Keys doing to fight aquatic invasive species (AIS)? How successful was the pilot research project to reduce the Asian clam population in Emerald Bay, and what does it mean for future control projects? What does the latest research say about whether quagga mussels could survive in Lake Tahoe?
Countdown to Amgen: Local events embrace women's cycling
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 8:31pm
As South Lake Tahoe prepares to host Stages 1 & 2 of the AMGEN Tour of California Women's Race on May 8-9, people are working throughout the community, preparing for all of the events surrounding the world class cycling event.
There is a VIP reception and team presentation at Riva Grill on Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
California pot legalization effort is all about details
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2015 - 8:26pm
There’s no shortage of views on the question of legalizing recreational marijuana in California.
That much was evident at a series of focus groups earlier this year, where 48 men and women representing a cross-section of the state filed into rooms with one-way mirrors to share their opinions. The research is aimed at shaping an expected legalization initiative for the 2016 ballot.
Op/Ed: Treatment Not Jails
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 10:59am
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Treatment Not Jails
Across the nation, many counties are investing huge sums of money to house people with mental illness in jails, with little return for the community in terms of public safety or treatment for people who need it most. A new national initiative, Stepping Up, provides an opportunity for counties to get support in addressing this problem.
Yappy Hour to benefit Animal Coalition of Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 10:13pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2015 - 5:00pm
Dogs and their humans are invited to participate in the inaugural Yappy Hour, a fun filled event being hosted by the Animal Coalition in Tahoe (ACT). Hang out on the patio at Base Camp Pizza with your pooch on April 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy fabulous food and drink.
Yappy Hour can be celebrated even if you don't have a dog.
A portion of all proceeds from the evening's sales will be donated to ACT for their spay-neuter program and for the County Animal Shelter in Meyers.
Friday's Business Expo to feature 100 local businesses
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 9:09pm
The most innovative South Shore businesses will exhibit at the 2015 Business EXPO: Innovation in the Basin on Friday, March 27. The largest business and networking event of the year, Tahoe Chamber’s Business EXPO includes 100 local businesses ranging from restaurants and resorts to recreation providers to retailers. The event includes food and drink tastings, giveaways and a new networking lounge sponsored by the City of South Lake Tahoe, Winters Construction Group and Red Carpet Events and Design.
Tahoe Talks Lunch Series Continues March 18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 12:27am
A Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch Series recently launched offers a monthly forum for people to discuss and learn more about ways to strengthen communities, make towns safer for bicyclists and pedestrians, and help protect Lake Tahoe’s amazing natural resources.
Lunches are held monthly at Lake Tahoe Community College. They cover topics ranging from transportation to the economy and the environment, and offer a comfortable, low-key setting for people to discuss and learn about those issues. The events are free to the public.
Womens Ski and Ride Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 4:16pm
Event Date:
March 1, 2015 - 8:00am Coalition Snow will be partnering with North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) to help women fine tune their skiing and riding skills this season. NASTC has built a reputation for their high-touch, high-impact, all-mountain free-skiing and riding clinics for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders. Their PSIA National Demonstration Team and AMGA certified instructors will do nothing short of improving your skills in a non-competitive and super fun environment.
Join Coalition and NASTC on March 1 at Sugar Bowl Resort.
Location
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
Sugar Bowl Resort, 629 Sugar Bowl Road, Truckee, CA 96161
United States
See map: Google Maps
Who is the target market for marijuana candy?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 11:48pm
In this photo can you tell which candies are made from marijuana and which ones are made with sugar and sold in all stores? The answer will be later in the story.
With marijuana now legal in many states, issues are arising that may have been overlooked in the eagerness to make marijuana legal.
Marijuana (cannabis) candies are hitting the market like a storm, and more people are now ending up in the E.R., or even dead, after ingesting them as well as brownies and cookies made from cannabis.
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition's Top 10 list of 2014 bicycle events
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 9:33pm
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:
South Lake Tahoe's Charles Nelson named to California Bicycle Advisory Committee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/16/2014 - 11:14pm
Charles Nelson, South Lake Tahoe resident and President of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition (LTBC), was recently appointed to serve on the California Bicycle Advisory Committee (CBAC).
Formed by Caltrans in 1992, the CBAC is composed of members who represent various California agencies and organizations throughout the state. The committee provides guidance to Caltrans on bicycle issues and reviews and comments on bicycle-related proposals.
Vail Resorts honors 49 local non-profits during EpicPromise grant giveaway
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 1:25am
As part of their mission to give back to the community and protect the environment, Vail Resorts gave away 49 grants to Lake Tahoe area groups during a ceremony on Tuesday at Heavenly Valley.
Drug Take Back Day nets 40 pounds of prescription drugs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 9:46pm
The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition announced today that last month's Drug Take Back Day netted 40 pounds of prescription drugs.
Pouring rain and below average temperatures may have kept some people away, but the take back day was still deemed successful since there are now 40 pounds of drugs being kept out of the hands of kids and the environment.
Last Spring's event took in over 55 pounds.
End to decade long battle between USFS and environmental groups
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 11:37pm
Environmental groups concerned that the 2004 Sierra Nevada Framework Forest Plan failed to protect old growth forests and associated wildlife species, was not consistent with national environmental laws so they filed suit.
A coalition of conservation organizations led by Sierra Forest Legacy and including the Center for Biological Diversity, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club and The Wilderness Society have signed a settlement agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, ending the decade long battle.
10th Annual Mutt Strut Poker Run in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/27/2014 - 11:01pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2014 - 11:00am
It's always a lot of fun for dogs and their owners to take part in one of South Lake Tahoe's favorite events, the Mutt Strut Poker Run. Join the Animal Coalition of Tahoe as they put on the 10th annual event on Sunday, October 12.
Walk with your dog along a lakefront route, play poker and try to win a host of prizes. There will be raffles, music, games and fun for two and four
legged friends.
One hand is $10, three are $20, or get two hands and a T-Shirt for $30 with advance purchase.
Three hands for $25 on the day of the event.
Police K-9 Trials and Fire Fest on tap for Saturday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/27/2014 - 10:28am
The 7th Annual K9 Trials are being held in South Lake Tahoe all day Saturday. They started with Dog Patrol competition at Lakeview Commons this morning. More events will follow at the beach and the public is invited to attend.
Drug Take Back Day in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/23/2014 - 10:17pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2014 - 10:00am
Have bottles of prescriptions sitting unused in your medicine cabinet?
A free and anonymous disposal site for expired and unused drugs will be in the Safeway parking lot at 1020 Johnson Blvd. on September 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of National Drug Take Back Day. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department in conjunction with the South Lake Tahoe Drug Free Coalition will be hosting the event. The Coalition will be on hand to answer any questions or address any concerns the public may have.
South Lake Tahoe's drug disposal bin deemed successful
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 5:59pm
It may be a simple metal box attached to the wall of the South Lake Tahoe Police station, but what it does can change, or even save, lives.
The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition bought the box and had it installed in July of this year. Since then it has been emptied three times according to Josh Adler of the SLTPD.
"It has been very successful," said Melody Easton, Coalition Coordinator.
New bikeways map released by Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coaltion
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/21/2014 - 10:46pm
Locals and visitors alike enjoy riding bike in Lake Tahoe on a daily basis, and there is now a new tool for cyclists to use: a newly updated bicycle trail map showing all of the trails on the North and South shores.
With the addition of new trails around the basin, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition (LTBC) found it necessary to update the Lake Tahoe Bikeways Map. The newest stretch of trail from Fallen Leaf Lake to Baldwin Beach didn't make the printing deadline according to Ty Polastri, LTBC Project Director.
"Confronting Effects of Climate Change" to be theme of 18th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 12:01am
Event Date:
August 19, 2014 - 10:00am
California Senator Diane Feinstein will host the 18th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday, August 19 being held on the lawn at Valhalla. The theme for the day is Drought, Wildfire and Invasive Species: Confronting the Effects of Climate Change on Lake Tahoe.
The public is invited to attend. Preregistration is over so plan on registering at Valhalla on the 19th starting at 9 a.m. The main program will start at 10 am.
Volunteer opportunities the community to help the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 10:43pm
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is providing a free Bike Valet at the Kiwanis Community Fair in South Lake Tahoe at LTCC. They need volunteers to work 2-4 hour shifts on Saturday 8/30 and Sunday 8/31 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 .pm. This is a fun event and a great way to get involved with the Coalition.
The second volunteer opportunity is on September 7 which marks the 12th Annual TOUR DE TAHOE event produced by Bike The West. The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition hosts the final rest stop on Spooner Summit, providing snacks, water, and support.
Suicide Awareness Training
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:25amEvent Date:
August 22, 2014 - 9:00am
SafeTALK is a suicide alertness training for everyone. In only a few hours, you will learn how to provide practical help to persons with thoughts of suicide. Expect to leave safeTALK more willing and able to perform an important helping role for persons with thoughts of suicide.
It is open free of charge to all community members. There are limited seats.To register for the class, please email Janett Massolo jmassolo@health.nv.gov or call 775-688-2964 x 261.
The training will be held at the Carson Valley Medical Center located at 1107 Hwy 395 in Minden, NV.
Permanent Drug Disposal Bin Now Available at SLT Police Department
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/22/2014 - 10:08pm
There is now a permanent drug-disposal bin located in the lobby of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department thanks to the collaboration between the Department and the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition. This bin is in a secure location for anyone in the community to properly dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs.
Businesses dedicated to Responsible Beverage Service
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 4:34pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2014 (All day) The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition would like to extend a huge kudos and recognition to the businesses that attended the ABC educational seminar on Friday July 18th. It was great to see so many businesses educating themselves and their staff on responsible beverage service. These businesses are going the extra mile to avoid selling alcohol to minors and visibly intoxicated community members (both misdemeanor offenses that may result in revocation of their license to sell alcohol).
The following businesses should be recognized for their time and dedication:
Base Camp Pizza Co
Azul
Drug Free Coaltion working to prevent drug use for South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/13/2014 - 12:06am
The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition (STDFC) was formed in 2012 by Tahoe Youth and Family Services in collaboration with key community partners. Some of these community partners include the South Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Public Health, and Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
