Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan approaches end of Phase 1
MEYERS, Calif. – In their second virtual workshop of the summer, El Dorado County’s team for the Tahoe El Dorado (TED) Area Plan presented the feedback and engagement they’ve received over the summer and discussed the next steps. The team projects that the final TED plan phase will be completed in June 2026, when they will adopt a final area plan.
The project came about as a result of the complicated and often confusing land use policies and zoning designations in the Basin. Because the region is under both the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Regional Plan and the El Dorado County Zoning Ordinance, the conflicting policies have stalled or outright prevented new projects from being developed in the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County.
Area plans, also known as community plans, help to control land use decisions and can set long-term policies for transportation, recreation, housing, environmental protection, and safety, among other topics. The TED planning document is meant to develop a single area plan for areas like Meeks Bay, Fallen Leaf, and Tahoma. While Meyers has its own area plan, the TED will be integrating it, along with other communities’ current planning documents. TED will be compliant with TRPA and is more specific to individual communities than a regional planning document.
Thea Graybill and Brendan Ferry, both representatives of El Dorado County on the planning team, emphasized that area plans are meant to maintain the character of a community. To that end, all phases of TED involve community feedback. Ascent, an environmental, design and planning firm with an office in Lake Tahoe, was involved in collecting and presenting the feedback in Phase 1.
Some of the most prominent themes that arose from the feedback was interest in increasing workforce housing, restricting short-term rentals and vacation home rentals, improving bike paths and trails, protecting the environment and ecology of the lake, addressing traffic through controlling parking and providing transit options, and infrastructure improvements like increasing internet/broadband access and snow removal.
In the workshops and meetings, attendees most often expressed a need for workforce housing, along with mixed-use housing, accessory dwelling units, and multi-family apartments. Tahoma attendees wanted to regulate timeshares in residential neighborhoods, while Meeks Bay was concerned about restricting mega mansions, mini hotels, and vacation rentals on the lakefront.
Those who attended the Meyers workshop expressed a desire for a vibrant, walkable downtown with a variety of housing options that were balanced with community aesthetics and designs. Fallen Leaf’s community was interested in environmental concerns and wanted to protect the unique ecosystem and the quality of the lake. In their first virtual workshop, the attendees’ feedback was around housing needs, traffic, and a desire for more local businesses like bike shops, breweries, bookstores, and coffee shops.
In the online survey on the TED website, one of the most frequent responses for what they wanted the TED Area Plan to focus on was to “protect [the] area from development.” 95% of respondents own residential property in the area.
During the feedback portion of Thursday’s virtual workshop, attendees expressed a desire for more resources dedicated to enforcement of existing regulations in trail use, parking, camping, and other recreational activities. Others wanted to ensure that developing more recreation wouldn’t conflict with environmental and conservation needs in the community. People also wanted to address alternate transit, such as water transportation.
Funding for this project was also addressed by Ferry. The team is seeking out discretionary funding collected primarily through visitors. For affordable housing funds, the team is also considering grants for phase 3 through the TRPA.
Lastly, attendees wanted to ensure community engagement through the process. TED has included community engagement through all three phases of the planning, including for the Washoe tribe. Graybill confirmed at the meeting that the Washoe tribe was a key stakeholder, but because tribes are a special entity according to U.S. laws, there’s a formal legal process to get them involved.
As Phase 2 and 3 approach, the TED team plans to have an existing conditions report and land use consistency analysis prepared by the end of October. Once Phase 2 begins in November, the team plans to more directly address land use and affordable housing strategies, as well as environmental review and a preliminary draft of the plan.
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Action wear company born out of snowboarding’s start in Tahoe celebrates 36th year
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – James Pike and his wife, Cheryl Pike, started a snowboard apparel company in South Lake Tahoe when snowboarding was still in its infancy and outlawed at many resorts.
The company just celebrated its anniversary after the Pike’s started it in 1988, one year after they got married. Now a 36 year company, Cheryl originally thought of the decades long dream in just five minutes after James picked her up from work one day. She had worked in the sports apparel industry in the late eighties and saw an opportunity for snowboard apparel.
“So it was her idea to start Pipe Dreams,” James says “She came up with the name, and it kind of fit everything—snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding.”
The two, who met at Caesars—James as a bartender and Cheryl in retail—did everything they could to keep Pipe Dreams going.
From high school sewing classes, utilizing President Bill Clinton’s North American Free Trade Agreement, to investing in a screen printer, James remembers, “we kept going.”
“You gotta have a lot of money to do [it],” he says and explains, “And we, we didn’t have a lot of money.”
But they didn’t let that stop them. “We’re actually the original dream team,” James says, remembering a 1989 Tahoe Daily Tribune article on the action apparel company who sponsored a snowboard team, called the Dream Team.
“I used to send the guys to the snowboard contest with the money I made in tips.”
He’s hoping to again sponsor a snowboard team this winter and outfit them in Pipe Dreams apparel.
From supporting a sport in its infancy, to helping teams accomplish their dreams, Pipe Dreams has recently added a new dream to its list.
Now, 20% of all sales goes towards Cheryl’s breast cancer foundation. Just over a year ago, on May 5, 2023, the founding member of Pipe Dreams passed away after a 3-year and 1-month courageous battle with breast cancer.
It’s James’ way of giving back. “Cause when we were going through it, a lot of people helped us.”
The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League, and Caesars Cares as well as other, helped the Pikes make mortgage payments when Cheryl was sick, which helped them get the reverse mortgage they needed during that time.
“I’d thought about giving it up,” James says about Pipe Dreams, “because it’s always been an uphill battle—never enough money to do it right—but one of the last things she said to me was, ‘I don’t know what your gonna do about Pipe Dreams.'”
James wasn’t ready to give it up. “So I’m giving it one more try.”
James says his partners Oscar Vasquez, and Thea Piscionere, as well as printer and website manager Mark Ortiz are helping continue Cheryl’s vision with Pipe Dreams.
“It’s been a long 36 years and I never could have kept it going without the following guys: Sean McDaniel, Pat Chandler, Robey O’Day, Danny Esquival, Hap Poulton in Kauai, CT Rowe and last but not least, Jack Armstrong and his brother Rob. Everyone of them believed in the dream as much as I did and without them, we never would have kept it going.”
Pipe Dreams’ hoodies, board shorts and t-shirts will be available at the Lake Tahoe Comic Con Sept. 14-15 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center.
You can also order apparel through the online store, pipedreamstahoe.com.
Vikings football first home victory of the season
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Tahoe High School Vikings dominated their first home game of the season on Friday, Sept. 6. The 42-14 home win over the Dayton Dust Devils was a first for many of the upperclassmen and an entertaining one for the fans who came out to see the 2024 edition of Viking football.
It was also the second straight win for the 2-1 Vikings as they continue to improve on both sides of the ball.
South Tahoe jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back.
The defensive front four and second levels were dominant and the ground game was relentless. It was a stout defensive effort led by senior Ronan Fisher who had seven tackles and two sacks. Joining him on the stats sheet was junior defensive back Adrian Smith who had a pick six and four tackles of his own.
A lot of praise goes out to the linebacking crew and the secondary for repeatedly coming up with big stops.
Head coach Adam Fountain praised the entire defensive and offensive lineup for their effort and intensity that has remained consistent all season. “We are working hard to get better every day and we realize that the schedule gets immediately tougher as we move into the Northern Nevada D3 schedule,” stated Fountain. He added, “We had another strong performance from the offensive side of the ball and the growth there is evident.”
Led by juniors Marcus Haven, 10 carries for 122 yards, and Logan Debaun, eight carries for 109 yards, the Vikings rolled up 351 total yards. 75 of those yards came through the air as backup quarterback Kayden Morales threw for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Much of the credit for the run game goes to the front five for their continuing improvement and execution.
It is a completely new offense this year and it has taken time for the players to settle in. It is a work in progress, but the Vikings have already surpassed their total points scored for all of last season.
Churchill County comes to town this Friday, Sept. 13, and brings a reputation for tough defense and a wide open offense.
Is there a solution to pothole ridden roads in Tahoe?
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Whether it’s the spilled beverage or a popped tire, residents or those traveling through the Tahoe region have likely encountered pothole and crack ridden roads.
It’s no new challenge maintaining roads with the extreme weather conditions in the region, from hot temperatures in the summer to numerous thaw and freeze periods in the winter.
Throw chains and snow plows on top of that and the roads render that commuter’s cup of coffee spill-worthy.
After years of the same cycle, it begs the question: Is there a solution?
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s City Council discussed the issue at their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
“It just seems that the life duration that we’re getting out of the pavement isn’t what we ought to be seeing from the asphalt,” Councilmember Scott Robbins said at the meeting. “I understand we’re in a difficult climate condition, but it seems that we should be getting more years out of the pavement than two years before stuff starts falling apart again.”
A presentation from CalTrans personnel provided some insight on the issue, although not much of a solution. “We’re going to keep getting these issues,” CalTrans District 3 Pavement Program Advisor, Manjot Gill, said. “It’s unavoidable until we come up with a more innovative strategy to address these issues. It’s just a pavement management cycle that we’re going to have to go through.”
The advisor said CalTrans see these issues in all their snow communities.
Most of the roads going through South Lake Tahoe are made of an asphalt surface. One question raised is whether a better surface material could be its alternative, concrete. “If you put concrete pavement out there, the water is still going to get through the joints.”
And water getting through the joints and freezing, Gill said, is what sets motion to the issues, “…and then it just goes from there.”
Although having higher durability and a longer life in the long run, requiring less repairs, concrete comes with other consideration. One of these considerations is CalTrans’ maintenance department having less capacity to keep pace with concrete repairs versus asphalt repairs. Asphalt repairs can be done faster, are less expensive and require less road closures.
So, their crews can get to those potholes and seal cracks faster, with less road interuptions.
Gill also explained, “We don’t want to create issues that weren’t existing before.” The advisor’s presentation revealed concrete pavement does not have the same traction asphalt pavement does. “Let’s say in town, you want to put in concrete pavement and make it slippery and create accident issues out there.”
Concrete’s property of warming slower than black asphalt adds to its slickness as well, although concrete is less prone to rutting. Asphalt, however, does crack less and also provides less road noise.
Concrete installation costs $1.8 million per lane mile and $154,000 per lane mile while, asphalt costs $1 million to install per lane mile and $111,000 to maintain per lane mile.
“I think the biggest question was, why does CalTrans use asphalt pavement in South Lake Tahoe?” Gill prefaced and answered, “The biggest thing is ease of maintenance and pavement repair.”
Gill explained CalTrans surveys pavement conditions every two years and the department takes measures to address issues in as timely a manner as possible.
Ideas offered at the meeting included one solution that would rid the need for snowplows and chains all together.
Mayor Cody Bass pointed to certain regions of the world using geothermal hydronics to heat their roads and inquired if concrete or asphalt would be a better material to use in tandem with that technology.
“Hydronics and geothermal are very new ideas,” Gill said, explaining it would take time to research that. “It’s not just getting the pavement out there.” Capacity would have to be built to create technical expertise needed maintain it.
“I think there’s such big cost savings if we were able to eliminate the dump trucks having to haul that snow away, the public safety improvements that we could see by not having iced roadways and just a lot of things,” the Mayor said.
Council requested staff bring back a request for proposal for a consultant to look into what geothermal possibilities are feasible at least in the Heavenly Village area, starting with first looking at whether geothermal pockets could heat boilers efficiently there, which Bass said the city currently spends unbelievable amounts of money on natural gas to heat.
Both the full presentation and discussion are available on City of South Lake Tahoe’s website, cityofslt.us.
IVGID board addresses financial challenges, grease interceptor policy
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) Board of Trustees addressed issues from financial staffing concerns to a controversial grease interceptor policy affecting local restaurants.
Financial staffing and audit concerns
The board authorized staff to seek assistance from Washoe County under NRS 318.98 to help fill critical finance department positions. This move comes as IVGID faces continued problems in its finance department, including staff shortages and delays in financial reporting.
Chair Sara Schmitz emphasized the urgency of the situation.
“We’ve been languishing for too long,” Schmitz said. “We have got to build a team to tackle all of this.”
She advocated for requesting multiple positions from the county, including resources to fill a vacant third accountant position and provide data entry assistance.
The board also discussed the need for expertise to implement the Tyler financial system and address internal control issues identified in previous audits.
Trustee Ray Tulloch highlighted concerns about the general fund balance.
“The losses in internal services over the last two years has probably made approximately a $1 million hole in the general fund balance.”
Human Resources Director Erin Feore said the district has received 12 to 13 applications for the Director of Finance position in just a week and a half.
Some trustees expressed concern about the perception of appointing internal candidates to interim positions while external recruitment is ongoing.
Grease interceptor policy controversy
The district’s grease interceptor policy has caused significant concern among Incline Village restaurant owners.
Public Works Director Kate Nelson said the policy stems from building code regulations and is designed to protect IVGID’s infrastructure from sewer clogs, backups, and uncontrolled spills.
Restaurant owners spoke during public comment about the financial burden of installing grease interceptors. Russell Jones, owner of Crosby’s Restaurant, said initial bids for installation ranged from $132,000 to $189,000 for different sections of their shopping center.
“Putting $100,000 to $125,000 into that business with no return other than keeping the business open doesn’t make good financial sense,” Jones said.
Trustees expressed surprise at the policy’s implementation, particularly its application to business license renewals for existing establishments.
“I feel like when the board approves something and there’s a huge fee tied to it, I think we should know that,” Vice Chair Matthew Dent said.
The board directed staff to research how other jurisdictions handle similar requirements and to explore creative solutions that could mitigate the financial impact on local businesses.
Tulloch volunteered to work with Nelson in a small working group to address the issue.
Food and beverage operations review
The board received a concerning report on food and beverage operations from consultant Chris Sarten. The report highlighted issues with inventory control, cost of goods sold, and financial performance.
Tulloch described it as “a shocking report” and criticized the consultant’s suggestion that taxpayers should continue to subsidize these operations.
Interim General Manager Karen Crocker said staff has already implemented some changes including inventory control.
The board asked for a plan to address the issues. It will be presented at the October meeting.
Hyatt lease agreement extension
Diamond Peak Ski Resort General Manager Mike Bandelin presented a proposal to extend the lease agreement with IVGID and Hyatt Corporation. Despite some concerns raised about the profitability of the arrangement, Bandelin said the agreement is beneficial for the district. The board unanimously approved the extension.
Town hall meeting
The board discussed plans for a town hall meeting on Sept. 24. Trustees agreed to keep the format open for general community questions and feedback. Tulloch requested that trustee candidates refrain from using the event as a campaign forum.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Oct. 9.
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Obituary: Audrey Shirts
August 12, 1934 – August 12, 2024
Audrey Pearl Shirts, born August 12, 1934, quietly passed away August 12, 2024, on her 90th birthday. Her children, Len and Paula, and their spouses, Franziska and John, were with her.
Audrey’s early years were spent with her parents, Art and Sue Jones, and brothers Claude and Harry, in Bear Lake, Michigan. The family relocated to Southern California in 1939, and Audrey graduated from Redlands High in 1952.
In early 1953 a good friend, Len Nielsen, wrote Audrey that his friend, Gordon Shirts, would look her up on his way from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Audrey “washed her hair and put on a nice dress”, but Gordon failed to show. She complained, he sent a letter of apology, and a correspondence ensued, full of youthful and idealistic discussions of literature, politics, and hopes for the future. They were married by the end of summer.
After a year in Salt Lake City, during which Audrey attended business college, they moved to San Diego and Gordon continued college on the GI Bill. Len was born in 1956 and Paula in 1957, and in 1959 the family moved to South Lake Tahoe, where Gordon taught social studies at South Tahoe High School for the next 30 years. Their third child, Claude, was born in 1962.
As a young wife and mother new to Tahoe, Audrey found lasting friendships among the other ‘faculty wives’. Intellectual stimulation came from voracious reading and the local Great Books discussion group, creative expression from playing roles in Lake Tahoe Children’s Theater.
Audrey was a nurturing and involved parent, encouraging her children in creative pursuits, independent thinking, and ethical reasoning. She was a Cub Scout den mother, and the stellar leader of Girl Scout Troop 177 at Bijou Elementary. When her kids were older, she worked in several positions at both Lake Tahoe Community College and South Tahoe Intermediate School, putting her business college training to good use.
She and Gordon had a wonderful retirement. They took up birdwatching and acquired a popup tent trailer for birding trips. They stayed involved in local theater and discovered the card game Hand and Foot, which they taught to many friends and acquaintances. Audrey joined the cookie brigade that baked treats for AIDS task force clients. She belonged to several book groups.
Audrey loved solitary pursuits such as reading, writing poetry, wildflower walks, and swimming in the lake. She enjoyed time with friends playing pinochle, charades, or croquet, cooking breakfast at the beach, and in deep conversation. She had a keen mind and a caring heart full of both justice and compassion. Her most extraordinary talent was for finding joy in small things. She loved all the arts, loved nature, and loved her husband, family, friends, and community.
Gordon died in 2009, and after 9 more years spent in the house with the red shirts in Montgomery Estates, Audrey moved to San Francisco in 2018 to be close to her daughter Paula and son Claude. Sadly, Claude died in 2022. Audrey’s last years were quiet but filled with things she loved – old movies on tv, a creative writing class, audiobooks, flowers, online scrabble, reminiscing with her brothers, visits and facetime and texting with her children.
She is survived by son Len Shirts and wife Franziska Braegger, daughter Paula Foley and husband John, brother Claude Jones and wife Lilah, brother Harry Jones and wife Marilyn, and sister-in-law Linda Ferguson and husband John.
Her life was a rich and diverse tapestry with much love and many highlights, and she was grateful for it.
Obituary: Jud Manering
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Celebration of Life
Tuesday September 17th, 4-8PM
Regan Beach, South Lake Tahoe
Obituary: John C Cheney, Jr
October 2, 1952 – July 21, 2024
John was born at Stanford hospital in Palo Alto, CA to John C. Cheney, Sr and Dorothy Mole Cheney. He is survived by his wife Nancy Cheney, son Maxwell Cheney, granddaughter Koraline Cheney, sister Janet Mouchon (Paul), many niece, nephews and great nieces and nephews plus several cousins and 2 sisters-in-laws.
John grew up in Stockton, CA. He attended Butte College in Chico, CA. He obtained his contractors and underground contractors licenses and was a successful builder and developer in Hollister, CA. He lived in Soquel, CA for over 35 years, Zephyr Cove, NV and Carson City more recently.
John spent summers in Oregon and Lake Tahoe growing up. An avid skier, water skier and hiker, his love of the outdoors was boundless.
A celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday October 12th at 2PM at Zephyr Cove Resort in Nevada.
Obituary: Fredric Mercado
February 16, 1948 – August 30, 2024
Fredric Arthur Mercado, affectionately known as Fred to friends and Buddy to his family, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, in Reno, NV. Originally from Santa Ana, CA, Fred moved to the Tahoe area in 1990 with his family, seeking an outdoor lifestyle to share with his children.
Fred proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force, where he developed a strong sense of duty and camaraderie. After his military service, Fred’s life became a tapestry of passion and dedication. He was a sharpshooter at Heavenly Valley Ski Resort, where his precision and love for skiing and photography shone brightly. His commitment to education was evident in his work as a substitute teacher, where he touched the lives of many young students. Fred also served as a legal analyst for South Lake Tahoe, contributing to the community he cherished until his retirement in 2007.
Fred often said that his wife, Tina, who passed away in 2009, was the love of his life. Together, they built a life filled with love, adventure, and cherished memories. Fred will be remembered for his deep love of jazz, capturing moments through photography, and his joy on the ski slopes. His adventurous spirit and warm heart left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his three children, Nikolas, Peter, and Brandon Mercado, who carry forward his legacy of love, laughter, and a passion for the outdoors, ensuring that his spirit lives on in the next generation.
A service will be held for Fred on October 26th at Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, at 10 am.
Some residents allowed back into homes in Davis Fire area as crews continue to gain ground
Incline Village board names Karen Crocker interim GM
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village Board of Trustees appointed Acting General Manager Karen Crocker to the interim general manager position Wednesday night and set her salary at $220,000.
Then the board set Crocker’s priorities during her interim appointment period. Crocker was hired in late June as its Park and Recreation Department’s director.
“I believe that one of the first things that needs to be dealt with is properly staffing the finance department, getting in place whatever is needed to have automatic integration between our point-of-sale system and our Tyler system, and to deal with the existing general fund budget because we will have increasing costs due to this, due to what we need to have done with this year’s audit,” Chair Sara Schmitz said. “So, I think that first in line is to have the resources allocated for the finance department as necessary and figure out a solution to bridge the gap that will be created in the general fund. There won’t be enough funds.”
Schmitz added you’re going to have to come up with some creative ideas on how the general fund is going to remain within its budget with these changes.
“I would support these two priorities,” Trustee Ray Tulloch said. “I think the integration of the point of sale with Tyler is a bigger, slightly longer term. And I think the two priorities as I’ve stressed before is make sure the finance team is properly staffed, and, also getting the general fund budget back into it since I’ve been doing some further digging over the previous concerns that there’s supposedly been loans made to internal services and their peers.”
Tulloch said what they’ve been able to deduce so far, there’s not been loans made. It’s just been the losses in internal services have just come out of the general fund balance, which has further decreased it.
“It is even more concerning since we knew we had an issue with the fund balance already,” Tulloch said.
Trustee Dave Noble agreed with the first two priorities.
“My concern with the third priority is that it’s code for firing people,” Noble said. “And so, I don’t agree with that third priority.”
“I think the board also has to spend some good quality time thinking about the general fund,” said Trustee Michaela Tonking. “Also, because a lot of these are decisions that A, have not yet come to the board for us to vote on. And B, we have been notorious for overspending in our general fund. I think we are one of the leader causes of it.”
Tonking said she would not put that as a number one priority but think about some strategies around it.
“But again, I agree with Trustee Noble, that does sound like code for laying off people,” Tonking said. “So, let’s be careful around that.”
Vice Chair Matthew Dent asked Crocker if she had clear direction as to priorities set by the board.
“I do have clear priorities, so thank you,” Crocker said. “I’ve already started working on these.”
The board voiced concern about the parks and recreation department while Crocker is serving as the interim general manager.
“My next question is, I do share a similar concern to Trustee Tulloch, and that concern is what is our game plan for the … Parks and Rec Department during this time?” Tonking asked. “And I don’t know if interim … GM Crocker has some idea on it now, or if there’s someone else who can speak to this, because that is a very valid fear of what’s gonna go on there. Well, we just hired somebody, and then they’re moving into a new role.”
Crocker explained her plan.
“Our current recreation manager … will be retiring this Friday,” Crocker said. “However, we do have a very talented employee, current employee in the rec center that my recommendation would be to make her the … acting or interim manager for the time being. I would still be overseeing the department as well as interim GM.”
Then Tulloch asked if IVGID could eliminate the director of Parks and Recreation position.
“I’m going to say no for the fact that this is an interim position,” Crocker said. “And so, I will be very transparent. I have applied for the permanent general manager position … if I’m not selected as one of those candidates, I will go back to the recreation director and be very happy about that as well … So, it’s either going to be a management position or a director position.”
South Lake man arrested in connection with a fire in Bijou meadow
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Just before 6 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, South Lake Tahoe Police Department officers responded to a report of a wildland fire in the meadow south of Bijou Park.
“Upon arrival officers located the fire and observed a male subject fleeing from the area on a bicycle. Officers pursued the subject and quickly took him into custody,” a SLTPD Facebook post stated.
Responders from CalFire and South Lake Tahoe Fire insured the fire was completely extinguished.
According to SLTPD, Andrew Glabek, a transient male currently residing in South Lake Tahoe, was arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail for 452(c) PC- Unlawfully Causing a Fire to Forest Land and 148(a)(1) PC- Delay, Resist, Obstruct a Police Officer.
“Thanks to the quick response or law enforcement and fire resources after a 911 call from an alert citizen this fire remained small and was easily extinguished,” the posted added.
Five Ski Resorts In Path of Fires in California & Nevada
We consider ourselves optimists, always trying to see the glass as half full. And that’s maybe why we hoped that the Sierra Nevada and the rest of California had dodged the brunt of fire season this year. But now, the latest news hits hard. Not one or two, but five ski resorts—possibly more—have been directly affected or are in the path of major fires in both California and Nevada.
So Cal Resorts Under Siege
Just outside LA, in the San Bernardino Mountains, exists a cluster of ski resorts that have been the pulse of the park scene and snow surfing culture. Thanks in part to their proximity to the ocean. But it’s with a heavy heart we report the Bridge Fire has ravaged these mountains. Growing from 4,000 to over 47,000 acres in less than a day, it’s even reached the Mountain High ski resort. Despite the devastation, Mountain High announced that thanks to the firefighters’ hard work, the lodge and main lifts were spared.
As of two nights ago, the Bridge Fire is at 0% containment and knocking on the door of Snow Valley as well as rapidly advancing towards Mt. Baldy. Additionally, Big Bear and Snow Summit are also under threat from these same flames.
Reno’s Ski Resorts Up Next
Nearly 500 miles north, another fire just south of Reno is threatening two more iconic ski resorts east of Lake Tahoe. Known as the Davis Fire, it’s rapid advancement north and west, moving up the leeward side of Slide Mountain, is where Mt. Rose Ski Area and Sky Tavern are located. While crews have managed to keep the fire below these resorts, and the last 24 hours were especially critical they’re still not out of the woods just yet. We’ll have to keep a close eye on what happens over the coming days.
Our Heart Goes Out to All Those Affected
When our friend Rob Calmark, the virtuoso meteorologist, shared his experiences at these Southern California resorts and how they inspired his career, it stirred many memories of our own times at home in Tahoe. It feels like just yesterday when the Caldor Fire surged up the South Fork American River and struck our beloved Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort, forever altering its landscape. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to everyone affected by these events. I hope you find comfort in knowing that all mountain communities stand with you during this challenging time.
Sierra-at-Tahoe – A Glimmer of Hope
Looking back on our own experiences with Sierra-at-Tahoe being ravaged by fire, it took me years to heal and return. But when I finally did, I was so grateful. Although the old version of Sierra-at-Tahoe I remembered was gone, the new one still has the soul of why I fell in love with it in the first place. You can read about that experience visiting again after the fire here. I even got all my friends, along with Jaime and me, to buy season passes!
We hope our story offers a twinkle of hope in these difficult times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the brave men and women on the front lines battling these devastating fires. We deeply admire and appreciate their courage and dedication.
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Redevelopment and art district among Mid-Town Area Plan priorities
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe City Council confirmed Mid-Town Area Plan priorities at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Senior Planner Anna Kashuba reminded council that these are long term plans, while presenting the list of priorities at Tuesday’s meeting. “We’re creating a 20-year vision, so it’s kind of about identifying what we need now, but of course anticipating what the community will need in that 10 to 20 years that these plans stay in place.”
Identified within that vision are redevelopment strategies and incentives. According to the staff report on the plan, 17 of 40 sites identified in the city’s Vacant and Underused Sites Inventory lie within the proposed plan boundaries. Some of these sites include the former Denny’s, Rite Aid and Sunray Hotel.
An arts district also appears in the list of priorities. “An arts district would build on the interest of publicly visible art to create a concentrated area that provides an interactive, cohesive, cultural, and educational experience,” according to the staff report.
During public comment on the item, Gary and Karen Wilderson expressed the need for a public square or community gathering center in the region. “One thing that’s really important to us is community,” Karen said. “We have found that South Lake Tahoe doesn’t allow that for their residents at all.”
She added, “It’s become a strip, and we need some kind of a community so that everyone can meet and be together and have a town rather than a strip where you have to get in your car to go from one end to the other.”
Other priorities include transportation, housing, concentrating city services and amenities, and enhancements to recreation assets.
Much of the area within the boundary has been developed commercially. One proposed focus of the plan is making mixed-use developments.
“I think there’s just about eight to ten residential parcels within this area plan,” Kashuba said, “and I think in order to have a true town center with the walkability and just that kind of atmosphere, we do need the residential density to support the existing commercial uses.”
Council accepted the presented priorities. These are priorities that the city will now engage the community with for feedback, including a workshop presented in Spanish.
The city has already begun and will continue to engage numerous stakeholders on topics of priority pedestrian and bike routes, general development for housing and commercial, the arts district and community wellness and resources.
Councilmember Scott Robbins requested the teachers’ union, nurses’ union and carpenters’ union be included in the list of stakeholders.
Community engagement dates posted so far on the plan’s website, include:
- September 13, 2024 – 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lake Tahoe Community College Roberta Mason Library Plaza, 1 College Dr.: City staff will be present at the LTCC Coyote Kickoff & Fall Orientation to engage students in the planning process and discuss concerns, ideas, and visions for the plan area.
- September 14, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bijou Community Park, 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd.: City staff will be present at the Multicultural Celebration to discuss the Mid-Town Area Plan.
- September 25, 2024 – 5 – 7 p.m., South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.: The City of South Lake Tahoe, in collaboration with a local planning team, will host a drop in open house for the community to learn more about the Mid-Town Area Plan and share ideas around improvements for the area. This event will not include formal presentations, so you can stop by anytime from 5-7 p.m.
- October 2, 2024 – 5:30 – 7 p.m., Family Resource Center, 3501-B Spruce Ave.: City staff will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the area plan and receive community input. This meeting will be focused on reaching Spanish-speaking community members. All materials and presentation will be available in Spanish.
All upcoming and past public participation opportunities can be found on the Mid-Town Area Plan homepage.
You can access the website by going to cityofslt.us, and searching Area Plan Proposals and Updates and selecting the Mid-Town Area Plan.
Jimmy Fallon vs. DJ Khaled tee off for laughs to air Friday night on NBC
STATELINE, Nev. – NBC will air two of entertainment’s biggest names who will swap their usual stages for the lush greens of Edgewood Tahoe Resort in a clash that will be more chuckles than chip shots on Friday at 8:35 p.m.
Late-night king Jimmy Fallon and music mogul DJ Khaled are set to face off in “The Cardigan Classic” filmed on the shores of Lake Tahoe at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort during the American Century Championship in July.
This four-hole match brings the party to the putting green when Fallon trades his desk for a driver. On the other side of the tee is DJ Khaled, the Grammy-winning producer known for dropping beats and catchphrases, and now dropping golf balls.
It’s a match-up with these two larger-than-life personalities bringing their A-game and humor to the course.
The stakes are high, a bespoke red cardigan and bragging rights.
“It’s called The Cardigan Classic,” Fallon proudly explained. “The winner gets a red cardigan. There are other prizes out there in the golf world, which is a green blazer. This is a red cardigan.”
Showman Khaled promised that “history will be made” and advised Fallon to bring “a golf bag and a big brown paper bag.”
Khaled quickly clarified that the brown bag could be for “crispy hundreds” or charitable donations, dubbing it the “give-back bag.”
The match happened on two of Edgewood Tahoe Resort’s most iconic holes, the par-3 17th and the par-5 18th. They play each hole twice.
“The Cardigan Classic” is a fast-paced, four-hole sprint. It is golf distilled to its most exciting elements. It was part of the 35th American Century Championship with 90+ sports and entertainment celebrities who competed for charity at Edgewood Tahoe Resort from July 12 to 14.
American Century Investments is the title sponsor of the American Century Championship. Behind the scenes, NBC Sports, Words & Music Productions, and Electric Hotdog are bringing this spectacle to life.
Steve Sands, Peter Jacobsen, Roger Maltbie, and Kira K. Dixon are the dream team of golf commentators hosting the event
If you can’t catch “The Cardigan Classic” live on NBC, the special will be available Saturday on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. The Golf Channel will begin airing it on Sept. 16.
South Lake Tahoe hotels support Davis Fire evacuees
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. –The City of South Lake Tahoe extends its deepest condolences to those impacted by the Davis fire in the Reno area. South Lake Tahoe residents and business owners experienced the challenges of evacuation during the Caldor wildfire threat in 2021 and many found accommodations and services in surrounding communities. In response to the ongoing fire, the City of South Lake Tahoe is collaborating with partners to do the same for those displaced.
“Our hearts go out to the families and individuals affected by the Davis Fire. We invite them to stay at lodging properties within the City that are offering discounted rates,” said Mayor Cody Bass.
The following South Lake Tahoe hotels are offering discounted rates:
- Hotel Azure: $107/night plus tax for 1 Queen bedroom (800) 877-1466
- Heavenly Valley Lodge: $105/night plus tax for 1 room (855) 697-5478
- Beach Retreat and Lodge: $99/night plus tax (includes waived fees) (530) 541-6722
- Forest Suites Resort: $99-129/night plus tax for a 1-bedroom suite (includes breakfast, waived fees) (800) 822-5950
- Hotel Elevation/Elevation Lodge: $59-99/night plus tax for 1 bed; $74-129/night plus tax for 2 beds (530) 999-2132
- Cedar Inn/Alpine Inn: $59-99/night plus tax for 1 bed; $74-129/night plus tax for 2 beds (530) 999-2132 or (530)-240-6015
Please contact the hotel directly if you are in need of accommodations.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest issued an emergency closure for the Davis Fire
Effective immediately, an emergency area closure has been put in place for the safety of the public and firefighters suppressing the Davis Fire in southwest Reno, Nevada. All road, trails, develop recreation sites within this area are closed.
The closure boundary runs along the Hunter Creek Trail to the north, Nevada State Route 877 (Franktown Road) to the south, the Forest’s boundary to the east, and U.S. Interstate 580 to the west. This encompasses a portion of the Mt Rose Wilderness including part of the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Developed recreation sites affected by the closure include:
- Galena Creek Regional Park and Visitor Center
- Mt. Rose Welcome Plaza
- Mt. Rose Campground
- Thomas Creek Trailhead
- Jones/White Creek Trailhead
- Whites Creek Trailhead
- Ophir Creek Trailhead
- Tahoe Meadows Trailhead
This order is in effect from Wednesday, Sept. 11 to Wednesday, Sept. 25 or until rescinded. For more details, please refer to the Emergency Fire Closure document and map at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1204522.
Davis Fire Information:
- X: https://x.com/HumboldtToiyabe
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF
- Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nvhtf-davis-fire
- Email: 2024.davis@firenet.gov
- Fire Information: 775-446-5520
For additional information on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, please visit https://fs.usda.gov/htnf or participate in the conversation at https://twitter.com/HumboldtToiyabe and https://facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF/.
Himmel Haus gears up for three-weekend celebration as part of their 12th annual Oktoberfest
If getting dressed up in your best lederhosen and dirndls while eating and drinking traditional German offerings is your idea of an amazing time, then Himmel Haus has you covered over a three-weekend celebration beginning Saturday, September 21.
Traditionally, the Germany Oktoberfest celebration starts in late September and runs through the beginning of October, which is a similar approach being taken by the German restaurant and bar for this year’s festivities. No matter the event, patrons are encouraged to dress in traditional attire.
Kinderfest Family Day (Sept. 21 – 12:30 p.m.)
“We did it last year as our first year doing a family-friendly day,” said co-owner David Armstrong. “It was a huge success. It was very busy.”
Building upon that success, this year will include snow cone and cotton candy machines, face painting, and a bouncy house for the kiddos, as well as food and beer specials for the parents. In addition, you can be sure to expect to hear plenty of Oktoberfest polka music.
Ales and Alpine Vibes (Sept. 28 – 5 p.m.)
The biggest change for the dinner-time celebration this year will include the ceremonial keg tapping, which occurred on the party and pageant day last year.
“We have a ceremonial keg where you have the handle that comes out of it and you have to tap that into there with a wooden mallet,” added Armstrong. “It kind of sprays everywhere, but it’s fun.”
Reservations are being taken for the dinner celebration and according to Armstrong the lively celebration with more music and food specials will fill up.
Prost to the Party (Oct. 5 – 8 p.m.)
The pageant and party that’s been going on every year since opening offers up a $1,000 cash prize to the top three contestants.
“Its $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place, said Armstrong. “People have to come dressed in whatever kind of traditional attire and I’ve even had people make outfits before.”
“We have a panel of local judges, so we try to get the community involved. People are judged on their outfit and we create a little runway. We do introductions and get
into fun facts about the people and also have the audience write up some questions – most of them are German related which is fun and it gets kind of kooky.”
In addition to the outfit judging, the contestants will also have the ability to show off their skills during the talent show portion of the night.
“I’ve had people play music, I’ve had people chug a beer. I’ve had a lot of interesting stuff and some really talented people, too,” added Armstrong. “It’s fun for people to come and just be involved.”
While contestants can register ahead of time by emailing the restaurant, Armstrong says they always end up with a handful the day of – although he added that it’ always better to know sooner, and the more contestants, the better.
With the celebration happening later in the evening and more of a party-type atmosphere, this event is for 21 and over only.
Himmel Haus is located at 290 Kingsbury Grade Rd #22 in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Interested contestants for the pageant can email himmelbookings@gmail.com. For more information you can reach them by phone at (530) 314-7665 or visit them online at himmelhausslt.com.
EAT This Week: Toulouse’s Mushroom Asparagus Omelette
To try and decide each week where and what to eat around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger pangs and leave you wondering where to go next.
If you’re on the hunt for something a little different for breakfast, I’ve got you covered with this week’s feature. Not only does it give you all the feels of a perfect breakfast meal, but it also does your body a solid by eating something healthy. Oh, it’s also vegan and gluten free if that needs to be a consideration.
The components are straightforward, but when they are fresh and paid attention to, are magic when combined and executed perfectly. The main ingredients of the omelette (besides the eggs) are mushrooms, asparagus and Sonoma goat cheese. The mushrooms are cooked into the egg before it wraps around the crisp-tender asparagus and cheese like a big bear hug from your favorite person.
As expected, the shrooms and asparagus give this dish an earthy flavor, but that tanginess from the goat cheese really kicks that earthiness into a different stratosphere. The airiness of the egg balances well against the snap from the asparagus, which leads the way in how light and bright this dish eats.
It’s served alongside country potatoes, which are the perfect partner, and don’t weigh the dish down a single bit. Crispy, fluffy, salty, and cooked to perfection, it’s like getting Daniel Day Lewis as a supporting actor in your movie.
Partner this dish up with either their horseradish infused Bloody Mary or Mimosa offerings and you have all the makings of a breakfast of champions. Yes, this is way better than a bowl of Wheaties.
Toulouse restaurant is located at 901 Park Ave. in South Lake Tahoe. For menu and more information visit them online at toulouse.wtf or reach them by phone at 530-600-0060.
The Sip Scene: Sage Leaf’s Raspberry Martini
The Sip Scene showcases unique libations from around the basin. Whether it’s a type of beer, wine, cocktail — you name it — we’ll uncover those tasty beverages for you to try at one of the countless local breweries, bars and restaurants.
Gin martini or vodka martini? Does it really matter so long as it’s tasty? I’m sure for some of you it does matter, but me, I’m on team tastes good all day long – and this cocktail is a perfect example of why.
The main spirit is 72 Mile vodka – which is produced locally – and it gets paired up with Chambord, raspberry, and lemon before it’s shaken up and poured into the glass then garnished with a touch of fresh basil.
With all the clean flavors bouncing around your palette, each sip is light and fresh and you can feel each of the ingredients layer upon layer. The initial hit of raspberry gives way to the velvety tones of the Chambord (black raspberry liqueur), then you’re hit with a spike of tartness from the lemon, and ultimately giving way to the smoothness of the vodka.
While the fruit flavors scream the loudest, it definitely is not overly fruity. Everything just seems to find a groove and stick with it for the duration of the drinking. Which is kind of what you want in a cocktail, right?
Sage Leaf is located at 893 Tahoe Blvd. Ste. 600 in Incline Village. For menu, hours of operation and more information visit them on the web at sageleaftahoe.com or reach them by phone at 775-413-5005.
Action in Tahoe: Alabama, Comic Con, Wing Cook Off, Multicultural Celebration and more
Friday, September 13
Alabama
Unleash your inner cowboy during the Alabama concert at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on September 13. Dance the night away under the starry sky.
It’s the kind of story you read about in books and watch on the big screen at the movies. For the band ALABAMA, it’s not just a story, it’s their life. It’s a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields, to international stars that went on to sell millions of albums while changing the face and sound of country music.
Learn more at https://www.caesars.com/harveys-tahoe/shows.
Saturday, September 14
Lake Tahoe Comic Con
The 2024 Lake Tahoe Comic Con returns to the Tahoe Blue Event Center on September 14 and 15. We will have celebrity guests on hand on both days. There will also be an amateur cosplay contest with prizes (games, toys) on BOTH days (adults on Saturday 4 pm and Kids on Sunday 3 pm).
You can purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com or at the door on the day of the show.
Check out our full Lake Tahoe Comic Con schedule for this weekend. Come and play some bored games, get expert advice on Cosplay Costumes, and watch the new Shatner Documentary “You can Call Me Bill”
Brothers Ryan Ochoa and Raymond Ochoa who have been seen on Nickelodeon’s hit show “iCarly” and Disney’s “Pair of Kings” will be in attendance this weekend at the Lake Tahoe Comic Con!
Mary Gibbs, voice actress best known for voicing the human toddler Boo in Pixar animated film Monsters, Inc. is going to be at the Lake Tahoe Comic Con this year, September 14 & 15! Tickets for the event are available now.
We know this Comic Con will be extremely successful and fun, with contests, intricately detailed costumes, vendors, and guests from all over.
For more information, visit the website here.
Fall Ale Fest Wing Cook Off
The stage is set, and excitement is brewing in Heavenly Village as we gear up for an unforgettable weekend! The eagerly anticipated 4th Annual Fall AleFest & Chicken Wing Cook-Off is ready to roll, promising a fusion of flavors, brews and lively entertainment that you won’t want to miss.
Date & Time: Mark your calendars September 14, 2024, and get ready to indulge from 1pm to 5pm.
Location: Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Event Highlights:
- Beer!: Calling all beverage enthusiasts! Prepare your taste buds for a tantalizing journey through fifteen exceptional samples of beers, seltzers and sodas. With a diverse selection to choose from, this year’s Fall AleFest is a paradise for those seeking new and exciting flavors. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or simply looking to explore something new, the tasting experience is sure to leave you impressed and delighted.
- Wings! The festivities don’t stop at the beverages. The annual Village Chicken Wing Cook-Off is back, featuring a culinary battle among some of the finest establishments in town. Indulge in wing perfection as Gun Barrel Tavern, Azul Latin Kitchen, Fire and Ice, Kalanis, The Loft, and reigning champion Kalanis go head-to-head to claim the coveted title of having the BEST WINGS in the village. Adding to the excitement, our local law enforcement heroes from the Eldorado County Sheriff’s Office will also be stepping up to the plate, bringing their A-game to this fierce competition.
- Sample Wing Plates for Just $6: For all the wing enthusiasts out there, the opportunity to savor these delectable creations is just a plate away. Sample wing plates will be available for a pocket-friendly $6, offering you a chance to taste the best of the best while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the festival.
- Law Enforcement Wing Cookout: Enjoy a special cookout featuring the culinary skills of local law enforcement officers as they compete to create the best chicken wings. Show your support and taste some unique, delicious wings!
- Live Music & Entertainment: Groove to the beat as Village favorite, The Greg Austin Band, takes the stage at 1pm, filling the air with infectious tunes that will set the perfect backdrop for a day of celebration. Their lively performance is sure to keep the energy high and the crowd dancing all day long.
- Fun for All Ages: In addition to the beer and wings, there will be activities and entertainment for all ages, making it a family-friendly event.
Tickets & Information: Tickets are still available, get yours now, just $40 and support Christmas Cheer, our local food cabinet. Purchase your tickets in advance to secure your spot at this highly anticipated event. For ticket prices, event schedules, and more details, visit the official website, www.theshopsatheavenlyvillage.com. Each ticket includes a wristband for entry and a commemorative glass to make the experience even more special.
South Lake Tahoe Multicultural Celebration
Join the City of South Lake Tahoe and the Multicultural Committee as we learn about and celebrate different cultures through art, music, food, and entertainment.
This FREE one-day event will feature cultural displays, kids’ activities, food trucks, vendor booths, and more.
The countdown, one of the best events of the year, is on! Check out this year’s Main Stage lineup:
- 11:00 AM – Land Acknowledgment
- 11:15 AM – Battle Born Highland Dance: Experience the grace of traditional Scottish dance.
- 12:00 PM – India Arts & Cultural Center: Immerse yourself in vibrant and colorful Indian dance.
- 1:00 PM – Eagle Wings Pageant Dancers: Feel the power of dynamic Native American dance.
- 1:45 PM – Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Powwow Dance Group: Get ready for high-energy Powwow dance.
- 2:20 PM – Ballet Folklorico: Enjoy the lively rhythms of Mexican folkloric dance.
Plus, don’t miss our interactive demonstrations where you can learn new skills and get hands-on:
- Scottish Throwing: Try traditional Scottish throwing techniques with the Northern Nevada Throwing Company.
- Aikido: Discover the art of Aikido with Tahoe Mountain Aikido.
- Dance: Learn a new dance routine with The Studio.
Mark your calendars and join us for a day of cultural celebration and community fun!
For questions about the event or for more ways to get involved, please email the City Event Coordinator, Emily Abernathy.
For more information, visit: https://www.cityofslt.us/1251/Multicultural-Celebration
“Remembrance” 9/11 Memorial Concert
Join for an inspiring evening of classical music with the Tahoe Symphony Chorus as they present Fauré’s Requiem, a choral masterpiece renowned for its serene and ethereal beauty. The concert will also feature David Brock performing Rheinberger’s Organ Concerto No. 1 in F, showcasing the majestic sounds of the organ in a captivating performance. Experience the power and grace of these timeless works, performed by talented musicians in an unforgettable night with the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (TOCCATA).
The event will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 341 Village Blvd #8237, Incline Village.
Ticket purchase required. For more information, visit toccatatahoe.org or call 775-298-6989.
Trail Fest Event at the Hangar Taproom & Bar
Spend the evening with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association at The Hangar Taproom & Bar laughing, playing and enjoying all the festivities at this family-oriented fundraiser. Ticket purchase & pre-registration required. $20 For more information, visit tahoerimtrail.org or call 775-298-4485.
Tom Schwartz
Enjoy bottles, VIP meet & greet, and a Wolf sample package with Goat Cheese Balls & a Pumptini. Pre-registration required. $500+ Tables | 4 guests minimum. The event will be at 9 p.m. at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. For more information, visit www.caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe or call 775-588-6611.
Sunday, September 15
Dan + Shay Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 7:00 pm – Nashville Country stars Dan+ Shay come to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys for their Heartbreak on the Map Summer Tour. With Special Guests, Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe. This event is all ages. Ticketmaster.com and Another Planet Entertainment.
Dan + Shay’s mark on country music – and beyond – continues to grow with the release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Good Things. Produced by the duo’s Dan Smyers, the highly imaginative LP is the first country album in the streaming era to achieve RIAA Gold certification at release and is one of the only 12 albums all-genre to be released and go Gold in 2021. Prior to release, the album was already shattering records beginning with its first single, the 4x Platinum multi-week No. 1 hit “10,000 Hours” (with Justin Bieber). With over two billion global streams, “10,000 Hours” became the biggest first-week streaming total in country music history. Their latest No.1, “Glad You Exist,” recently earned Platinum certification in the U.S. and Canada and marks their sixth consecutive chart-topper with over two million equivalents to date.
Monday September 16
Mexico Independence Party
Under the Gondola (between Fire and Ice and Gunbarrel Tavern), 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe. Join us as we celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day! We will have live performances by Ballet Folclorico De South Lake Tahoe, a live Mariachi band along with discounted margaritas and taco specials. For more information, visit theshopsatheavenly.com.
Attractions Hartford Court Wine Dinner
Join for an exclusive Hartford Court Wine Dinner featuring their elevated single vineyard wines. Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel will guide us through a selection of these prestigious wines, paired with a specially crafted menu. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a night of fine dining and expert wine insights.Enjoy a special seven course tasting dinner menu paired with curated wines from Sonoma’s Hartford Family Winery lakefront at Edgewood Restaurant. Our guest of honor, Nick Hetzel MS will go through the wines for the guests in attendance. Pre-registration required. $246 For more information, call 888-881-8659.
