Meyers
Celebrate May Day with Art Reception at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 5:19pm
Event Date:
May 1, 2015 - 6:30pm Bona Fide Books will host an art reception for plein air painter Claudia A. Garza on Fri., May 1, 6:30-8:30 pm at its shop in Meyers. This event is free and open to the public.
Raised in Chicago, Garza is a longtime art lover who began studying with Phyllis Shafer and Dave Russo at Lake Tahoe Community College when she moved to South Lake Tahoe in 2004.
Pocket day pack, the Tallac Pak, released by South Lake Tahoe company
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 1:45pm
South Lake Tahoe locals Bryan Burnam and Jacob Hanneman were featured on South Tahoe Now in August, 2014 when their company, Bakpocket Products, released their first product, the Adventure Hammock, on www.kickstarter.com.
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.
Pony Express riders can carry your letters during annual ride
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2015 - 11:50pm
Just as they did in 1860, the Pony Express riders will carry the U.S. Mail during their annual re-ride that comes through South Lake Tahoe this summer.
Mail will be carried by horseback by over 700 riders from St. Joseph, Missouri, through Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California between June 15 and June 25, 2015. The annual re-ride of the famous Pony Express takes the same number of days as it did 155 years ago: 10 days.
Suspected drunk driver kills South Lake Tahoe man
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2015 - 11:29pm
A 28-year old South Lake Tahoe man died after being hit head on by a suspected drunken driver on Friday night near Chiapa Drive and Highway 50 in Meyers.
David Earl Baker was a passenger in a Ford truck driven by his sister, Ginger Baker, when it was hit by a Ford Expedition driven by Jonathan R. Hooker of El Dorado Hills. Hooker was intoxicated when his vehicle crossed over painter double yellow lines according to a California Highway Patrol (CHP) press release.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 9:34pm
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/8
12:34 a.m. - Disorderly conduct: under the influence - Creekwood Drive - 18-YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION; TO BE RELEASED WHEN SOBER PER 849(B) PC.
County Counsel: Sue Novasel cannot take part in Meyers Area Plan discussions
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 6:34pm
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, who represents South Lake Tahoe and the rest of the South Shore, was told by County Counsel that she may no longer participate in the Meyers Area Plan (MAP) discussions. Novasel owns 11.5% of a commercial building in Meyers, and it was determined that decisions about the MAP and zoning changes could affect her investment.
“I am disappointed that a conflict of interest will prevent my future participation in the Meyers Area Plan project," Novasel said.
Teen dating violence statistics prompt performance art contest and HEART campaign
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 8:21am
Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.
One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence.
One in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
One quarter of high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual abuse.
Approximately 70% of college students say they have been sexually coerced.
Plein Air painter holds reception Friday at Bona Fide Books in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 8:48am
Event Date:
March 6, 2015 - 6:30pm
Bona Fide Books in Meyers will celebrate "Have Paints, Will Travel" on Friday night. Plein Air painer Ginny Schakerman's art will be on display during the reception which will include music and libations from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 6.
The reception is a kick off to Bona Fide's new community mercantile and print shop. Owner Kim Wyatt has been offering class at the store, from book making to prints.
Schakerman's art will be on display all month at the Meyer's book store.
Volunteers needed for Amgen Tour's South Lake Tahoe competition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/24/2015 - 8:38pm
When the women competing on the Amgen Tour of California make their two-day stop in South Lake Tahoe, hundreds of local volunteers will be there to make sure the even is successful.
The two Lake Tahoe stages cover a total of 124 miles with the first on Friday, May 8, circumnavigating the Lake; the second is two-laps through South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, Calif., the town seven miles west of South Shore on Saturday, May 9.
Transportation is Key in Restoring Lake Tahoe, Revitalizing Communities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/19/2015 - 11:22pm
There’s a lot to be learned by studying others’ successes. At the Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch this February, a design engineer for the Federal Highway Administration discussed how modern roundabouts are being used to improve traffic and make roads safer for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians, as well as where they would make the most sense at Lake Tahoe.
February Music Scene: Jefferson Starship, Lewis Black, Winstrong, Love and Light, ALO
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/07/2015 - 1:31am
February 01 Unkle Funkle @ McP's
Super Bowl Party @ Himmel Haus
Seraphin @ Northstar
February 02 Mark Wilson @ McP's
Ben Fuller @ West Shore Cafe
DJ Lambchop @ Fat Cat Cafe
February 03 Coop Da Loop, Dub Coling, Resonant Language @ Whisky Dick's
Buddy Emmer Blues Band @ Harrah's
Open Mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
February 4-8 Alan Havey / Joe Dosch @ Improv at Harveys
February 04 Zebuel, Haylestorm, IJV @ The Grid
Chris Emmington @ fat Cat Cafe
February 05 The Saddle Tramps @ Hard Rock Hotel
Taking Root @ Rojo's
Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District to continue last month's meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/03/2015 - 10:02pm
Event Date:
February 5, 2015 - 6:00pm
Three hours weren't enough on January 22 to complete the lengthy agenda of the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District Board of Directors meeting so it will pick up where it left off this Thursday.
The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Lake Tahoe Fire station in Meyers located at 2211 Keetak Street. It starts at 6 p.m.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/25/2015 - 11:22pm
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
1/18
3:52 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Wasabe Way - DATING CO-HABITANTS ENGAGED IN VERBAL DISPUTE.
1/19
2:23 p.m. - Dogs off leash - Lily Ave - TWO 23-YEAR OLD MEN WERE CITED FOR HAVING DOGS OFF LEASH WHILE ON CONSERVANCY.
Local effort to restore oldest building on the South Shore: Osgood Toll House
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/25/2015 - 10:19pm
Long before the road between Placerville and Virginia City was paved and maintained by state transportation departments, the job of keeping roads clear of rocks and snow fell on opportunistic land owners.
The steady stream of prospectors from the declining gold fields in California to the 1858 silver strike in Virginia City created considerable damage, as well as traffic jams, along the route.
Sue Novasel vows to get Tahoe Paradise park district back on track
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/23/2015 - 2:01am
It was another packed house meeting on Thursday night for the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District.
The last few meetings have been full of anger, dysfunction, arguing and mis-information. Many came to this board meeting hoping to have answers and a clear understanding of what the future holds for the Tahoe Paradise Park, which the board oversees.
It was clear early on that this meeting was going to be more of the same.
Tahoe the Bear headed to Humboldt County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/23/2015 - 12:18am
Another success story at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) on Thursday as Tahoe the Bear prepared to make his journey back home to Humboldt County.
Winter music series rocks the Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/15/2015 - 10:41pm
Event Date:
January 23, 2015 - 8:00pm
Live music, painting, giveaways and local sponsor and non-profit booths will all be part of the action as the FNCTN Winter Music Series has it's second event of the season. It will be rocking inside the Lake Tahoe Golf Course on Friday, January 23, 2015. Top S.F. Bay Area band Forrest Day and funky jam band Big Sticky Mess will both perform at the clubhouse.
Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and admission is $10 (FREE on your birthday) with affordable drink options available to suit a ski bum budget including Redbull with Tahoe Blue Vodka.
Sue Novasel sworn in as El Dorado County Supervisor
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 9:19pm
The South Lake Tahoe area of El Dorado County now has a new supervisor, officially. Sue Novasel won the election for Area 5 County Supervisor back in November and has jumped right into the job of representing her constituents which cover the area from Pollock Pines to Tahoma to South Lake Tahoe.
She was officially sworn in on Monday in Placerville, then again at their first Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, then again in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
Kindergarten sign-ups at Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 12:00am
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.
South Lake Tahoe's Top Stories of 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 11:31am
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."
Crowds flock to South Lake Tahoe; Heavenly opens Stagecoach
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/27/2014 - 8:04pm
If you have driven anywhere in South Lake Tahoe this week, you'll know that droves of visitors have decided to come to town for the holidays. With both Christmas and New Years Day on a Thursday many have made their visit a four or five-day long weekend.
Highway 50 from Meyers to Camino has seen heavy traffic in both directions. According to travelers, Sno-Parks at Strawberry and near Echo Summit caused traffic to come to a halt as far away as Kyburz as dozens of cars lining both sides of the highway.
8,800 Liberty Utility customers without power in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 2:44pmAs of 12:30 p.m. today, Liberty Utilities reports that they are currently experiencing numerous outages related to high winds and, in some cases, trees falling into distribution power lines in both South Lake and North Lake Tahoe. Exact number of customers affected by these smaller outages is being determined.
However, we know that 8,800 Liberty customers in South Lake Tahoe have been affected by an outage involving our Meyers Substation which is, in part, fed by NV Energy.
December 2014 Concert Report for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 12:42amDecember 02 Eklektik / TYMK / IJV @ Whisky Dick's
Open Mic Night w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Jeremy Jones w/ clips from "Higher", "Further", and "Deeper" @ Tahoe Aty Haus
Cinema
December 03-07 Tom Rhodes / Ahmed Baroocha @ Improv at Harveys
December 03 Steve Wozniak @ Hard Rock Cafe
Light up a life @ Barton festival of trees and lights
Brennan Lagasse on skiing greenland @ Tahoe Art Haus Cinema
Lambchop, Gurbtron, Clutch, Bassment-ality @ The Grid
December 3-7 Barton Festival of Trees and Lights @ Harrah's
December 04 Inner Rythims @ Northstar
Lake Valley Fire Department sets holiday fire engine schedule
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/04/2014 - 12:19am
Happy holidays from Lake Valley FPD! Here is the schedule for our Christmas engine to drive through our community neighborhoods. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us!
December 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle
December 12 – Lake Tahoe Blvd from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive
December 13 – West side of North Upper Truckee from Zuni Street Highway 50, Chiapa Drive
December 14 – East side of North Upper Truckee from Grizzly Mountain to West San Bernardino Ave.
Shop local and support women at 4th Annual Zawadisha Holiday Bazaar
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/22/2014 - 11:57pm
Event Date:
November 29, 2014 - 10:00am
Tahoe-based nonprofit the Zawadisha Fund is teaming up again with Bona Fide Books to offer an opportunity to shop locally while having global impact this holiday season. Connect with contemporary local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs at the 4th Annual Zawadisha Holiday Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 29, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Bona Fide Books,1069 Magua Street in Meyers, CA. All vendor space fees benefit the Zawadisha Fund.
Christmas lights on the Meyers tree destroyed by lightning; Fundraising drive started
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 9:15pm
Event Date:
December 5, 2014 - 5:00pm
For the last three years there has been a Meyers community Tree lighting ceremony but in order to have the fourth annual event many Christmas lights are needed.
During a lightning storm this year, most of the lights were destroyed. In order to replaced them, the Meyers Community Foundation is raising money.
The tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to see Santa arrive on a special sled, enjoy cookies, popcorn and hot chocolate and help light the tree's 10,000 lights.
Bringing Art To Schools in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/12/2014 - 9:55am
In keeping with its mission to bring more arts to more people, El Dorado Arts Council is thrilled to announce its new partnership with BATS, Bringing Art to Schools, an art appreciation and art history program for South Lake Tahoe students in kindergarten through fifth grade. BATS students both learn about classic works of art—their meanings, styles, and the movements that informed them—and create their own art based upon a selected theme.
California Tahoe Conservancy posts tags on their South Lake Tahoe properties
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/08/2014 - 1:02am
With empty lots in the South Lake Tahoe area owned by various agencies and private owners, the public doesn't know who to report incidents or situations to unless they are marked.
In order to help the public, the California Tahoe Conservancy began posting property tags today to help the public better identify its lands on the South Shore.
Ceremony to celebrate opening of new bike path segment
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/06/2014 - 11:42pm
Event Date:
November 12, 2014 - 11:00am
If you've driven past South Tahoe High School in the last month you've most likely noticed a new bike trail heading from Lake Tahoe Blvd and Viking Way, through the forest to Sawmill Pond.
This new segment of bike trail, which is part of the Lake Tahoe Blvd Enhancement Project, will help to connect Meyers to the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Remember to Vote
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 9:48pm
Event Date:
November 4, 2014 (All day) If you have an absentee ballot and have not mailed it in, there is still a way to make sure your vote is counted! You can turn in your ballot at any precinct location on Tuesday. All precincts are open from 7 am to 8 pm. You can also hand deliver your ballot to the El Dorado County Elections Department, 2850 Fairlane Ct., Placerville or the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk's Office, 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 108, South Lake Tahoe. Ballots must be received by the Elections Department no later than 8 pm on Tuesday.
Below is a list of all locations in El Dorado County's District V:
Opinion: Is Meyers a community willing to work together?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/28/2014 - 11:14pm
After witnessing the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District (TPRID) meeting last week I starting thinking how the residents of Meyers and Tahoe Paradise could be better served.
What happened at the TPRID meeting was a sad display of a board in action. There was yelling, arguing and, what one person witnessing everything said, “don’t air your dirty laundry in a meeting like this.”
Full house at Supervisor's annual South Lake Tahoe meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/28/2014 - 9:14pm
Once a year the Board of Supervisors trek over the summit to South Lake Tahoe for their scheduled meeting, and if the full house of citizens is any indication, more than one of their 41 yearly meetings should be held on the eastern slope.
One agenda item brought Shingle Springs residents to town while another brought in a lot from the Meyers community.
County Supervisors holding 10/28 meeting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 10:34pm
South Lake Tahoe residents will have a chance to see the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors in action on Tuesday, October 28 as they have their meeting on the east slope.
Many topics pertaining to the South SHore will be on the agenda.
The South Lake Tahoe Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan will be presented by a consultant team. A vote will then be taken on whether to approve the plan and start the environmental review process. Those costs would be split with the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Op/Ed: Why you should vote for Kenny Curtzwiler
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 5:48pm
Kenny Curtzwiler – www.voteforkenny.com
I have lived, worked and enjoyed South Lake Tahoe as a resident since 1977 when I came here for a vacation and stayed on as so many have. What makes me qualified for this position?
Commitment. I have been married for 33 years, raised three children, owned a Tree Service and Roofing Company for 33 years and served for 20 years in the Nevada Army National Guard, retiring as an officer with the rank of Major. I will not go along with the status quo of cronyism and favoritism that has stifled our local economy in El Dorado County District 5.
Op/Ed: County Planning Commission against Open Meeting law requirements
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 10:38pm
In a stunning step backwards from transparency the El Dorado County Planning Commission, holding a difficult to attend morning week-day workshop on the Draft Meyers Area Plan at City Hall in South Lake Tahoe on October 16, 2014, recommended yesterday that any new Meyers Area Advisory Council formed by the Board of Supervisor after adoption of a Meyers Area Plan not be subject to California’s Open Meeting Law, the Brown Act.
Free wood chipping day for South Lake Tahoe residents
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:03pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2014 (All day)
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District's Wildfire Prevention Program has organized a FREE chipping day for City of South Lake Tahoe residents on October 18. With the help of the California Conservation Corp and cooperation from South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, residents can get help with defensible space and slash removal.
In order to participate in the chipping service, homeowners must follow these guidelines:
• Place slash and brush piles adjacent to a driveway or street so the chipper crew can readily have access.
Prescribed burns to take place on urban lots in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 11:32pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the fall/winter prescribed fire program this week. Operations may take place tomorrow, October 16, 2014, on various urban lots around the Lake Tahoe Basin including Elizabeth Drive on the West Shore, Christmas Valley, Angora Creek, Elks Club Drive, Echo View Estates, and Bakersfield Avenue on the South Shore.
Op/Ed: People need to come out for the Meyers Area Plan meeting on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 10:23pmMost of us moved to Meyers because it's a rural community, away from the City & tourist congestion. I am pro-growth, most locals are, as long as it's appropriately sized growth for our community. The proposed Meyer's Plan however, opens the door to a Mega Resort, with incentives for large development and in my mind, lacks long range planning.
I started going to planning meetings last summer, just to listen, but it wasn't until December that I got really concerned. Here's a timeline of events, from my perspective:
Residents and Businesses Work to Restore Lake Tahoe’s Natural Beauty
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 9:32am
Event Date:
October 12, 2014 - 9:30am Residents and businesses located in Nevada and California have joined efforts to remove graffiti and trash from Lake Tahoe which is known for its pristine water and incredible natural setting. On Sunday, October 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., organizers invite friends and supporters of Lake Tahoe to participate in this special multi-state effort. They will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Sand Harbor for a safety talk, graffiti and trash removal instructions and supplies.
Halloween Stringanigans with The Student Loan!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/08/2014 - 12:08pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2014 - 8:00pm Halloween fun at the Divided Sky in South Lake Tahoe! The progressive bluegrass quartet from Portland, Student Loan Stringband returns to the Meyers hot spot for an evening of groovy, quirky, and lively genre-buster of a show.
Join the band at Divided Sky for a special night full of original tunes, favorite covers, and toe-steppin, boot-stompin jams!
Wear a costume, get a treat! Doors open at 8 p.m. and the cover charge is $10.
Location
The Divided Sky
3200 US Highway 50
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Inaugural Meyers Gear Swap
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/07/2014 - 9:03pm
Event Date:
October 19, 2014 - 11:00am
Ready to clean out the garage, get some cash, make room for new gear, or buy some gently used toys and support your local nonprofit?
Bring your quality summer or winter gear to sell. Skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment, and other fun outdoor toys. No items over five years old, please!
Two public hearings on the Meyers Area Plan in October
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/01/2014 - 10:38pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2014 - 9:00am
The El Dorado County Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing and workshop on the Meyers Area Plan at the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers on October 16 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The public has a chance to give input and share ideas on the plan which will be an update of the existing 1993 Meyers Community Plan.
The plan's goal is to:
1) Be a comprehensive land use plan for Meyers;
2) Realize Meyers’ Community Vision;
3) Provide consistent and simplified rules;
4) Assist in achieving Tahoe
Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Thresholds;
BIG Day at the Kids' Fishing Derby at Lake Baron
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/26/2014 - 8:32pm
"Big" describes the fish caught by the winners of the 13th Annual South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge Kids' Fishing Derby last Sunday at Tahoe Paradise Park's Lake Baron. Records were broken, including biggest fish and number of trophy fish caught. The mark was set early, as Casey Holder landed a 4 lb 9 oz trout in the opening minutes of the Derby. At least 50 trout weighing in at over 2 pounds were pulled in by the participating children, many weighing over 3 pounds! It didn't take long for Chance Rice to bring in the day's ultimate winner, a 4 lb 10 oz beauty!
League invites volunteers to join in Annual Stewardship Day
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/23/2014 - 10:59pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2014 - 9:00am
The League to Save Lake Tahoe invites volunteers to come stabilize stream banks, pull invasive plants and restore trails for the 17th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on September 27 at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers.
The park lies along the Upper Truckee River, Lake Tahoe’s largest tributary. Volunteer efforts will have a tangible effect on reducing sediment flow into the river, and help Keep Tahoe Blue. This is the League’s third year hosting the event at this location.
TahoeChamber Endorses Seven Candidates for California Elections
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/19/2014 - 7:35am
TahoeChamber has endorsed seven candidates for the upcoming election that best portray the values and abilities necessary to serve the South Shore business community. As directed by the TahoeChamber Board of Directors, the TahoeChamber Candidate Endorsement Committee (TC-CEC) used the pillars of the Chamber’s adopted Tahoe Future A South Shore Community Vision 2020 as the foundational criteria for evaluating candidates. The pillars include Economic Vitality, Quality of Life, Sustainability, Infrastructure and Intellectual Capital.
Forest thinning underway near Pioneer Trail and Lake Baron
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 12:06am
You may have noticed all of the trees missing from large areas of South Lake Tahoe recently. The U.S. Forest Service has had forest thinning projects going on in several locations around the South Shore in order to reduce forest fire fuels and improve forest health.
Beachcomber Inn wins South Lake Tahoe Chili Cook-off
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/13/2014 - 10:32pm
The 3rd Annual Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff was held in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday at the Recreation Center.
Jeanne Prestella of the Beachcomber Inn won $100 as the Judge's favorite in the Chili Cookoff with Niki Congero of the Humane Society coming in second. The other entrants were Bryan Schwartz of Bob Dog Pizza in Meyers and John Fontenelli with his "Bachelor's Kitchen" entry.
Lake Valley Fire Department gets $26,000 grant for forest health in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/13/2014 - 7:19pm
The Lake Valley Fire Department was given a $26,000 grant to clear brush and hazard trees from a 6.5 acre parcel in Meyers. The grant was given by the Forest Service to help reduce the risk of wildfire in Meyers.
The parcel is owned by the California Tahoe Conservancy across from the Tahoe Pine Campground.
Bike Way Finding Signs Being Tested in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 10:27pm
Have you noticed the new, blue signs placed along some of the South Lake Tahoe bike trails? They are part of a pilot way finding sign project to help cyclists between Kingsbury Grade and Meyers.
There are currently eight signs up in four locations, so people using the trails can see the directions from opposing views.
According to Steve Noll, community planning consultant with Design Workshop, “the international best practices for way finding signs consist of four elements known as 'The Four D’s: distance, direction, destination and distinction'."
