No Kings IV will be held at Lakeview Commons on Saturday, Oct 17 at 1 p.m.Victoria Mastrocola / Tahoe Daily Tribune
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A No Kings IV Vote Early march and rally is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 17, at Lakeview Commons Plaza.
The rally will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a march from Lakeview Commons to the ballot box at 3 p.m. Organizers encourage attendees to bring their completed ballots to the ballot drop box at the El Dorado County Library – South Lake Tahoe branch.
“The specific goal for this event is to get people mobilized, get them outside, get them joined up with fellow people that think the same way, and really just show that there’s people that care about democracy and are willing to stand up and march for it,” said Beck Machin-Ward, founder and chairman of the Young Democrats Committee at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).
Voter registration and voter status checks will be available at the event, in addition to daily voter registration events occurring at LTCC every day through Monday, organized by the Young Democrats Committee.
“One thing we’ve noticed, just because of how large California is and how spread thin all of the election boards are, there’s not too many natural opportunities for people to check their status and to register online or register through filling out one of the paper registration forms,” added Machin-Ward. “So every opportunity that we have to give that to the people in South Lake, we’re definitely gonna take.”
Due to the ongoing El Dorado Beach/Lakeview Commons improvement project, the Commons parking lot may be closed. Construction is anticipated through October 15 but may potentially extend depending on progress, weather, and permitting. Attendees should plan to park legally on surrounding neighborhood streets and walk to Lakeview Commons.
The event, hosted by 50501 Tahoe, Tahoe Resistance Alliance, Young Democrats Committee of LTCC and South Lake Tahoe Indivisible, marks the fourth No Kings rally seen in South Lake Tahoe, with previous rallies drawing in hundreds.
G-Pro Snow Removal has purchased a new building as their home base for future business operations.Provided / Sharon Bedwell
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – What started out as a hobby for Gino Bedwell has expanded into a thriving business over the last decade, and due to its growing success, G-Pro Snow Removal has found a new home base to continue serving the Lake Tahoe community when those winter storms hit.
Bedwell and his wife, Sharon, have lived in Lake Tahoe all their lives. If there’s anyone who knows the ins and outs of the community and its weather, it’s the pair, and between running both a construction business and their snow removal business, they also know the ins and outs of how to keep their livelihood afloat.
“I stepped in 10 years ago,” said Sharon. “I noticed that [Gino] needed a little extra help, and before I knew it, I was in full time. Bit by bit, we’ve just been growing, accumulating things and accumulating customers.”
After outgrowing their previous space with the addition of more tractors and equipment, the Bedwells recently purchased a building that best fits their business’s evolving needs, and the expansion comes just before a snow season that is rumored to be supercharged by the super El Niño that’s hitting the country this year.
“I think a lot of people have heard this year that it’s going to be a big winter,” Sharon said. “We’ve had people sign up a little earlier this year than last year because the last two winters, we really didn’t have much snow.”
It’s not easy operating a business in the Basin, and due to a solid foundation built throughout the years, G-Pro has been able to sustain customers each winter.
“It takes sacrifice, countless hours, dedication and most importantly integrity,” said Sharon when asked if there was any advice for those looking to start their own business in the area. “Also, if there’s a married couple trying to figure out how to be business partners as well as life partners, is to learn how to turn one hat off and turn the other on. Patience and communication are key.”
Sharon and Gino Bedwell.Provided / Sharon Bedwell
Their services range from commercial snow removal to residential routes and seasonal contracts. After a fresh snowfall is when they really get to shine, and now, they have a place to store their growing collection of machinery.
With one loader (a large tractor for commercial accounts), two MultiHogs (smaller tractors with blower attachments), two Bobcats (smaller than the MultiHogs with blower attachments), one plow truck and a several Honda blowers, there’s really not much snow they can’t get through.
Although, along with all that heavy-duty equipment comes its share of challenges. In order to operate efficiently, maintenance is a must.
“We just paid $30,000 to repair a tractor,” said Sharon. “It’s not cheap to operate a business like this.”
“And our employees are so valuable to us,” Bedwell added. “For both businesses, nothing can happen without them.”
The Bedwells, in addition to gratitude and praise for their hard-working employees, have also remained grateful over the last 10 years to be able to live and work in their favorite place, Lake Tahoe.
“I feel honored,” Sharon said. “The fact that we can do this and still live here – I love Tahoe. I love my home. We’ve both moved away and came back because there’s nowhere else I’d want to raise my kids, no where else I’d want to go.”
If you’re located near the following: The Y area, State Streets/Keys, Sierra Tract, Al Tahoe Neighborhood, Black Bart streets, Cold Creek and all adjacent streets behind Sierra House, off of Pioneer Trail and off streets down to Elks Club Neighborhood including lower Mandan, Ski Run, or the Bijou area, G-Pro Snow Removal can easily service your area.
To learn more about G-Pro Snow Removal or to get ahead in booking before the winter season starts, visit gprosnowremoval.com.
G-Pro Snow Removal is now located at 2089 James Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
The inaugural South Shore Chili Cook Off takes place on Saturday, October 17.Provided / Luca Genasci – Lake Tahoe AleWorX
STATELINE, Nev. – This weekend marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the Tahoe Basin as the Tahoe Chamber hosts an inaugural South Shore Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 17 at Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe.
Extending far beyond Tahoe’s love for chili, this community fundraiser pairs first responder agencies with 12 restaurants, who will together compete to earn your vote for the best-tasting chili. What’s more, each participating first responder agency has selected a charitable cause to pour their benefits into.
“It’s so great to bring this all together,” said Jessica Grime, President and CEO of Tahoe Chamber. “It’s going to benefit so many charities in total.”
Here are the list of pairings and their chosen beneficiaries:
AleWorX + Lake Valley Fire Department – Benefiting the family of fallen Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible
Fox & Hound Smokehouse BBQ & Grill + Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District – Benefiting Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Tahoe Bagel Co. + Care Flight – Benefiting Boys & Girls Club Lake Tahoe
Himmel Haus + El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office – Benefiting El Dorado County K9 Association
McP’s Taphouse Grill + South Lake Tahoe Police Department – Benefiting Sierra Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
The Woods + South Lake Tahoe Fire Department – Benefiting National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
South of North Brewing Co. + CalTahoe EMS – Benefiting Bread & Broth for Kids
LTCC Culinary Arts + LTCC Forestry, Fire & Public Safety Program – Benefiting LTCC Foundation
Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe + CAL-REACH – To Be Announced
California Conservation Corps + California Conservation Corps – Benefiting California Conservation Corps Foundation
Bruschetta + Douglas County Sheriff’s Office – Benefiting Kahle Community Center
Cali Burger + California Highway Patrol – Benefiting California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation
Each team will concoct their own chili recipe prior to the event. Months of hard work and preparation will have gone into balancing spice and perfecting flavors. It’s up to attendees to decide who wins, as every single ticket holder gets a vote.
The team who earns the ‘W’ for their chili will not only get their hands on the first-ever South Shore Chili Cook Off trophy, they will also earn the largest share of proceeds for their selected beneficiary.
In addition to the perks of enjoying unlimited tastings of deliciously warm chili, chances to give back to the community are available to those who attend. All you have to do is bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive.
Whether you’re just visiting, you’re a long-time community member, or you have a family member, friend, or colleague associated with any of the participating organizations, the inaugural South Shore Chili Cook Off is a great way to show your support and celebrate the fall season in Lake Tahoe.
“We do this, not only for the families to get behind and the community to support, but we also partner with lodging because we want tourists to come up,” said Grime. “It drives the economic vitality of all our restaurants, lodging and small businesses.”
This family-friendly event also includes the opportunity to view and tour a REACH Air Medical Services helicopter, a Tahoe Douglas Fire Engine, and a Douglas County Sheriff’s K9 Unit vehicle.
Many resorts and hotels in the Stateline/South Lake Tahoe area offer special event lodging rates, conveniently located within walking distance of the event.
Partnerships and sponsorships include Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Resort, South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District, Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority, and Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.
The first-ever South Shore Chili Cook Off starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 17 at Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe. Paid parking will be available at Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, but as always, attendees are encouraged to carpool, utilize Lake Link, or bike to the event where free bike valet will be available.
“I really hope that this is something we can grow year after year,” added Grime.
