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Letter: Over $20k raised for Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club at Brewfest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:19pmSouth Lake Tahoe’s first ever Brewfest last month was such a huge success that it ran out of beer and raised over $20,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County receives loan to build 11-acre public safety complex
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:03pmEL 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.
New series of Level UP Workshops offered by Tahoe Chamber
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 4:05pmEvent Date:
August 16, 2017 - 12:00pm
The Tahoe Chamber is offering another Level UP Workshop Series for the Lake Tahoe business community.
This new ongoing series will be held the third Wednesday of very month through the rest of 2017. Kicking off Level Up is "Incorporating your Business: Is it for you?" on August 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Learn the latest South Shore business business resources and hot topics by hearing from expert hosts who discuss a variety of topics including business incorporation, recreational marijuana, sales strategies, and website development.
Letter: Community support will help The Girl's Project
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 4:48pmCommunity support is needed to help the girls participating in "The Girl's Project," an empowerment group focusing on the needs of young women in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Tahoe Youth and Family Services started “The Girl’s Project” in 2010 with the vision to empower high risk young girls in our community to become more confident and influential women later in life. The Girl’s Project originally began in three of our local elementary schools, Tahoe Valley Elementary, Sierra House Elementary and Bijou Elementary and has now expanded and includes the South Tahoe Middle School.
Vail Resorts pledges "zero footprint" by 2030
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 10:36amVail Resorts CEO Rob Katz announced today that his company has committed to zero net emissions by 2030, zero waste to landfill by 2030 and zero net operating impact to forests and habitat.
"Everything we do at Vail Resorts is driven by the spectacular natural environments where our employees, guests and communities live, work and play," Katz said in a press release. "The environment – and our stakeholders’ passion for it – is our business, and we have a special obligation to protect it."
Buyer has one week to close escrow on Kingsbury Middle School sale
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 6:40pmThe sale of Kingsbury Middle School to Lake Parkway LLC is still on, for now.
At a special meeting of the Douglas County School District Monday, the board voted unanimously to give the buyer until Monday, July 31 to come up with the rest of the $3.15 million purchase price for the middle school which has sat vacant since the 2008-09 school year.
1000s walk, ride and skate on new I-580 in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 6:42pmThousands 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.
LimeBike CEO thanks South Lake Tahoe for unique opportunity
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 7:49pmI founded LimeBike because I wanted my son and the future generation to live on a healthy planet. LimeBike aims to provide a sustainable solution to that first and last mile problem: how do we get people from a central location (such as their homes) to their destination (such as their office or the grocery store) in an affordable and accessible way while eliminating our carbon footprints? How do we get the future generations to change their behavior so we can save this planet?
Letter: EDC Probation does critical work in criminal justice system
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 2:27pmBy proclamation of the County Board of Supervisors, El Dorado County celebrated Probation Services Week this week, July 17 – July 21, 2017. As the Chief Probation Officer in El Dorado County, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect on the critical work probation does in our criminal justice system and say thank you to all the men and women of my department who work tirelessly to protect our communities, reduce recidivism, restore victims, promote healthy families, and live the vision of our department: Safe Communities Through Changed Lives.
Don’t judge a pup by its spots - HSTT drops dog breed labels
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 11:06pmThese days the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s dog descriptions read less like a list of stats, and more like a friendly dating site, thanks to a recent move to drop breed labels.
Potential adopters may find that Lily is a “fun-loving and energetic girl with a lot of love to share,” while Sherman’s favorite activity is “going on long nature hikes with you.” But what they won’t find are specific breed labels.
Opinion: Shoreline Plan Coming Together – More Work To Do
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 10:10pmSchool 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.
Letter to the Editor: Successful students are the "products" of LTCC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 12:07pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone knows what Barton Hospital does. We have all used it for one reason or another. Yet many people in our community may not fully appreciate what Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) brings to our community. On June 30, LTCC held its graduation ceremony with over 150 students getting a degree or certificate. Many will go on to a 4-year university to get a bachelor’s degree. We now know where last year’s 163 students who graduated from LTCC went.
Judge rules against Tahoe Keys Marina, water to stay off for now
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 8:38pmThe water at the Tahoe Keys Marina will remain off for the time being after the issue was brought before El Dorado Superior Court for the third time in less than a week on Tuesday, July 18. With the water at the marina turned off, water is also turned off to the Fresh Ketch restaurant as well as apartments and businesses at the marina.
Safe Routes to School mobility project starts on Al Tahoe Blvd
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 9:31pmThe Al Tahoe Safety and Mobility Enhancement Project, also known as the “Safe Routes to School” project will begin with striping bike lanes on Al Tahoe Blvd. beginning the week of July 17th. The pilot project will be the first step towards the full project planned for 2019. As part of the project Class 2 on street bike lanes and a Class 1 off street multi-use path will be added in conjunction with vehicle lane restriping. To test of the concept plan, the pilot project introduces the bike lanes now by reconfiguring two of the four vehicle travel lanes and keeping the 2 way center turn lane. .
Vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe again the focus of City Council workshop
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 8:53amSOUTH 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.
Public invited to walk, run and ride on new highway section in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 8:07pmEvent Date:
July 22, 2017 - 9:00am
The community is invited to take part in a free fun walk, run and ride celebrating the upcoming opening of the last leg of the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced.
While the freeway isn't scheduled to open to vehicles until August, NDOT is going to have an opening ceremony to pedestrians, runners and cyclists on Saturday, July 22 at 9:00 a.m. Participants can arrive at any time from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a self-paced experience on the new freeway.
"Follow your dreams, follow your passion" the theme of LTCC commencement ceremony
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 12:40amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Don't be afraid of doing things different and don't be afraid of the outside world," Olympic Gold Medalist and South Shore native Jamie Anderson told those gathered on the soccer field on the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) campus Friday night as she delivered the school's commencement keynote address. "Lead the life you're stoked for."
"Follow Your Dreams" was the theme of the evening as hundreds of family members, faculty, friends and community members watched the LTCC Class of 2017 graduate.
Plug pulled on Lake Tahoe Labor Day fireworks show
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 3:07pmIn an effort to encourage visitors to the South Shore to stay over on Sunday night during the Labor Day weekend, the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority (LTVA) started a fireworks show in Lake Tahoe in 1998.
With a changing school year calendar and lack of Sunday night stays, the Labor Day fireworks show is no more.
"The lodging and tourism board (LTVA and Tahoe Douglas Visitor's Authority, TDVA) have had discussions for awhile about the Labor Day fireworks," said LTVA and TDVA Executive Director Carol Chaplin. "Lodging was finding their Sunday night reservations were soft."
South Lake Tahoe and Placerville official Recycling Market Development Zone
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 4:04pmEl Dorado County has become the state of California's 39th Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ). This is a new designation for South Lake Tahoe and Placerville that will combine recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs and divert waste from landfills.
“With this designation, our County has another arrow in our economic development quiver to attract new business and help existing businesses expand,” said Tiffany Schmid in the County’s Economic Development Division. “And it helps make El Dorado County a greener place to do business.”
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Tahoe Tastings
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 4:54pmShane and Diondra Colquhoun, Tahoe Tastings’ owners, brought their wine cruise adventure hosting skills to their Bread & Broth Adopt A Day dinner on Monday June 19. This dynamic couple normally is providing afternoon and sunset cruises and wine tasting on the “Golden Rose” but at their Monday Meal dinner, they and their energetic sponsor crew members served up a tasty dinner and provided TLC to the evening’s dinner guests.
Ground breaking at $5.8M Lisa Maloff University Center in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 6:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work officially began on the Lisa Maloff University Center at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Wednesday after ground was broken during a ceremony on the South Lake Tahoe campus.
Longtime South Lake Tahoe philanthropist Lisa Maloff donated $5.8 million to build the center which will become the home for current and future bachelor degree programs on the community college campus. The donation
Young Chautauquans at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 5:01pm
Event Date:
June 28, 2017 - 6:30pm Young Chautauquans will present “People Who United the States” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, June 28, at 6:30 pm.
The Douglas County Historical Society's Young Chautauqua Program presenters are 15 year old Jahmila Santiago as “Sarah Winnemucca”, 15 year old Sandia Johnson as “Abigail Fillmore”, 6 year old Sam Johnson as “John Muir”, 10 year old Micaiah Maulis as “Thomas Edison” and 9 year old Mamre Maulis as “John Glen”.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
South Tahoe High Sports Medicine students earn college credits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 9:45pmSouth Tahoe High Sports Medicine students were able to earn four college credits this year for earning their certifications in Emergency Medical Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, the highest CPR certification possible.
Due to a partnership with Lake Tahoe Community College, 69 Sports Medicine 1 students were able to get a head start on their college education, plus. LTCC paid for the students' certification fees through a grant.
California Tahoe Conservancy gives over $400k to West Shore forest health
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 10:08pmLAKE TAHOE - The California Tahoe Conservancy Board today authorized $414,074 to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for projects that improve forest health and reduce the risk of wildfire at Tahoe State Recreation Area and Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. The funding is the first allocation of more than $6.8 million in Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act funds awarded to the Conservancy at last year’s Presidential Summit.
Socioeconomic study on South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals released
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 9:06pmWhen the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted on a new Vacation Rental Ordinance in 2015 they also promised to hire a consultant to prepare a socioeconomic study on the impact vacation home rentals (VHRs) have on the community.
The results of the study were presented to the City Council and the public during a special meeting on Tuesday.
Zalanta in South Lake Tahoe celebrates grand opening
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 10:30pmThe Zalanta Resort at the Village celebrated the completion of their first phase Tuesday with a grand opening and ribbon cutting for local dignitaries.
On what was formerly known as "the hole," Zalanta is the first whole ownership luxury condominium residences in the Lake Tahoe Basin since Lakeland Village was completed 30 years ago.
The 30 residences are all one-story and available in 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom units. The cheapest unit, priced at $950,000, and the most expensive at $2.125M have both sold as well as several other residences. The second phase will add another 60 residences.
Opinion: Liberty Utilities environmental commitment
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 2:41pmLiberty Utilities-CA serves nearly 50,000 electric customers in one of the most pristine areas of the country—the Lake Tahoe and surrounding region of Northern California. While it’s no surprise that our customers rank environmental responsibility as very important, it’s been a welcome surprise that they rank Liberty’s environmental stewardship higher each year. In 2016, 75% said we were environmentally responsible—up from 68% the year before!
Liberty Utilities has taken several steps in recent years that contribute to our customers recognizing our environmental commitment.
Opinion: LTUSD Board celebrates student successes; Looks to address challenges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 8:22pmIt is that time of year again. It is time for the youth in our beautiful community to take the big plunge. We, the members of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education wish to congratulate each and every member of South Tahoe High School and Mount Tallac High School class of 2017 for all their hard work, not just for the last 4 years, but for the last 12. We are deeply proud of our seniors, and we hope that moving forward you never forget the closeness and care of a community like South Lake Tahoe.
Climate change documentary, From the Ashes, shown in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2017 - 9:17amEvent Date:
June 15, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Sierra Club Tahoe Area Group presents a free, advanced screening of From the Ashes, produced by Radical Media in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies for National Geographic on Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Unity of the Lake.
The film provides a compelling and often heartbreaking look at coal and what’s at stake for our economy, health, and climate. Learn more about an industry on the edge and what it means for our future.
Vail Resorts CEO gives $125,000 to fund South Lake Tahoe summer kids food program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 6:47pmChildren from the South Shore of Lake Tahoe no longer need to go hungry during the summer months. Thanks to a generous donation of $125,000 by Rob Katz, Vail Resorts CEO, and his wife Elana Amsterdam, “Summer B&B 4 Kids” will launch on Wednesday, June 21, with a focus on helping the over 50 percent of local children who are receiving free or subsidized school meals during the school year.
City Council gives LTUSD $75,000 for fields; Asks they come back to consortium
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 7:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. James Tarwarter, Superintendent of Lake Tahoe Unified School District, was at Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting to explain why LTUSD should receive $150,000 from the City for ballfield maintenance. He walked away with $75,000 with a strong recommendation that he join the Community Field Consortium Tarwater chose not to join in November, 2015.
Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan approved
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 10:57pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the Lake Tahoe Airport not having scheduled passenger service since 2001, and with a master plan last updated in 1992, it was time to create a new plan based on the needs of the area today, and in the future.
NDOT to start slope stabilization project in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 4:20pmBoulders along Highway 50 by Cave Rock will soon be removed as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) begins to reinforce a destabilized slope along the roadway at Logan Creek on Lake Tahoe's East Shore.
Work will begin June 7.
Numerous boulders the size of large vehicles rolled down the slope several times during the past winter, bringing NDOT to add a concrete barrier and reduce the traffic to one northbound land. Luckily, no vehicles have been involved in the slides, and no injuries reported.
DJ, facepainting and lots of donuts mark Rainbow Sprinkles grand opening
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 7:50pmRainbow Sprinkles Donuts and Frozen Yogurt held their official grand opening and ribbon cutting in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, bringing out a parking lot full of fans and future fans.
Jody Filgo and Sallie Ross-Filgo opened the doors of their shop in January, 2017, but with the heavy, and long, winter, they wanted to wait until weather was nicer to roll out the official red carpet. Plus, Saturday was just a day after National Donut Day!
Sass Talk: Cannabis discussion continues
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 9:01amI took a couple of field trips this month related to learning more about cannabis and how it may affect our city if retail, commercial grows, testing, and edible production are implemented. I learned a lot and will share some of the highlights with you.
The first trip was to Breckenridge, a visit I piggybacked on top of a wedding I attended in Vail. I met with their Mayor, City Manager (formerly the police chief) and the assistant city manager. We met for two hours and our talk was primarily centered on their experiences with the legalization of cannabis in Breckenridge.
El Dorado County's $536M budget eliminates 40 jobs, reduces $13M in costs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 8:46amWith an increase of $4.5 million to CalPers in 2018, changes to some social service programs, the impact of prison realignment, a "challenging" budget for El Dorado County is now available for public review. It is going to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) as well and they will have future meetings on the subject.
Thieves make off with copper wire from Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 7:52pmWork had recently resumed on the new rehabilitation facility for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) on Al Tahoe Blvd. Thieves stopped by last week and helped themselves to several hundred feed of copper line from the South Lake Tahoe project.
A contractor was connecting the sewer line to the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) connection at Pioneer Village 900 fee away. In order to locate water, electrical and sewer lines in the future, contractors now bury a copper wire just above the line making the task easier should it be needed.
Opinion: How we move forward after the Paris Climate Accord withdrawal
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 6:35pmOn June 1, 2017 as I watched President Trump announce that his administration would be pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord I couldn’t help but reflect on President Reagan’s farewell address to the nation in which he imparted, for the final time as president, his vision that the United States is the world’s shinning “light on a hill.”
Reception for new South LakeTahoe art gallery at City Hall
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 6:18pmEvent Date:
June 12, 2017 - 6:00pm
A reception to unveil the new art gallery at City Hall in South lake Tahoe will be held on Monday, June 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to this free event.
The City and Tahoe Arts Alliance (TAA) have teamed up on the project which will bring work of local artists to the walls at the entrance of City Hall at the airport. Their art will be rotated throughout the year and all art will be available for purchase.
The new art gallery reception will include a meet and greet with displaying artists and city officials.
Applications being accepted for next Leadership Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 8:11pmSince its beginning in 2003, Leadership Lake Tahoe has helped shape the community with over 100 new leaders from various sectors including Vail Resort, Barton Health, South Tahoe Public Utility District, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the City of South Lake Tahoe, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs including South Tahoe Now.
Through a ten-month long, comprehensive program, the current and future leaders increase their knowledge and awareness of the issues and challenges facing the South Shore community.
Kudos: Lisa Maloff donates $100,000 to Tahoe Women's Community Fund
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 12:54pmMs. Lisa Maloff continues to impact the South Shore in a remarkable way. On May 18, 2017, Ms. Maloff gave a remarkable gift to the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund (TWCF). During the spring gala, which focused on the theme of impact, Ms. Maloff was able to experience the loving warmth in the room after her surprise gift of $100,000 was announced. The standing ovation that she received was only a small symbol of the gratitude that was felt by the membership. The night was filled with immense hope for the future of South Lake Tahoe. During the night, Ms.
240 building allocations released by TRPA to Lake Tahoe jurisdictions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 10:12pmIn a unanimous decision during their May 24 meeting, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board voted to release 240 housing allocations to jurisdictions in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
After concern was raised during their April 26 meeting, the TRPA Governing Board's Local Government Committee met on May 11 to address the use of residential
Talking to your teen about stress
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 10:49amAny parent will tell you raising teenagers is a stressful time! Are you in that stage? Talk to your teenager about it. Your stress may be similar stress for your teen.
Tahoe Chamber CEO out, Steve Teshara returns to helm
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 6:39pmThe Board of Directors of the Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has announced the resignation of Chamber CEO Craig Schmidt who had been on the job for just 90 days.
“We accepted Craig’s resignation May 16,” said Chamber Board Chair Jason Drew. “It was an amicable parting and we wish Craig every success in his future endeavors.”
WNC’s youngest nursing grad ever makes dreams come true quickly
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 7:30amIn the 35 years that Western Nevada College has been offering an associate degree in nursing program, there hasn’t been a graduate as young as Morgan Tingle.
Tingle will graduate with her Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing at the age of 19 on Monday, May 22. She was also the youngest admitted into the program as a 17-year-old two years ago.
City's business plan presented; Public encouraged to review
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 8:30amEvery two years a new business plan is presented to the South Lake Tahoe City Council, outlining goals, the vision and strategic priorities. This is done after each election.
In February, City staff, Council and community members got together for a two-day strategic planning session, and the results that came out of that were put into the 2017/18 South Lake Tahoe Business Plan.
Douglas County 6th graders learn about Minden-Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 2:46pmFour hundred Douglas County middle school students toured Minden-Tahoe Airport last week. Students had the opportunity to learn about how airplanes and airports work and how they might someday be involved in aviation. The organizers of the four day program calculated that more than 38 people volunteered some 350 hours in order to make this program a success.
NDOT holding public meeting about proposed South Shore Hwy 50 changes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 8:10amEvent Date:
May 31, 2017 - 5:30pm
There are proposed improvements to Highway 50 from the state line at the South Shore to Spooner Summit, and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) would like to share ideas and hear your comments. On Wednesday, May 31 there will be a public meeting at the Zephyr Cove Elementary School multi-purpose room located at 226 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove, with an informational presentation held at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the open-format meeting at any time between 4 and 7 p.m.
Connie Wentz ~ Feb. 19, 1943 - May 10, 2017
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 5:23pmConnie Wentz, age 74 of Gardnerville, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2017. She was born February 19, 1943 to Frank and Betty Jean Merrill.
Connie was raised in South Lake Tahoe where she met her husband, Thomas Wentz. They dated throughout junior and senior high school, and had been married for 46 years at the time of his death in 2006.
Connie loved gardening, cooking, traveling, her dogs, and spending time with her friends and family.
Preparations made to remove sunken sailboat from waters of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 12:24pmThe sunken sailboat off the shore of South Lake Tahoe near El Dorado Beach will soon be a thing of the past. All winter long the mast of the sunken boat could be seen from the shore, and as water levels rose, the mast tipped over more.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in North Lake Tahoe, they had sent a crew to the boat during the winter to document and verify the sinking, retrieved the vessel number and made contact with its owner. USCG said they also made the information public so boaters would be forewarned of the hazard.