South Lake Tahoe Pauses $1,000 Fine, Encourages Visitors to be Safe & Responsible

South Lake Tahoe Pauses $1,000 Fine, Encourages Visitors to be Safe & Responsible

South Lake Tahoe, CA- South Lake Tahoe City Council directed City staff today to hold off on issuing the $1,000 fines for non-essential travelers or businesses until Council brings this issue back at their June 9th meeting for further consideration. “It’s important that we reopen, and reopen responsibly,” said City Manager Joe Irvin, “City Council […]

Counties Statewide Can Reopen Places of Worship for Religious Services and Retail Stores

Counties Statewide Can Reopen Places of Worship for Religious Services and Retail Stores

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the statewide reopening of places of worship for religious services and in-store retail shopping. Modifications are required to keep Californians safe and limit the spread of COVID-19. Subject to approval by county public health departments, all retail stores can reopen for in-store shopping under previously issued […]

CDC Releases Recommendations Declaring Communities of Faith Essential

CDC Releases Recommendations Declaring Communities of Faith Essential

Atlanta, GA…Across America, states and localities are experiencing different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many state and local officials have determined to begin moving gradually and strategically toward reopening their regions. Today, CDC published guidance to help prevent exposures to COVID-19 in facilities used by communities of faith and to keep their staff and attendees […]

Labor Day Fireworks Show a Possibility after 4th of July Show Canceled

Labor Day Fireworks Show a Possibility after 4th of July Show Canceled

South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…The annual award-winning Fourth of July “Lights of the Lake” display has been cancelled to follow safety measures for large-scale events. The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority, the fireworks sponsor, will evaluate a possible Labor Day display later this summer. “The health and safety of our residents and visitors is the top priority,” […]

During the Holiday Weekend, Second Home-Owners are Allowed in Tahoe, Tourists are Still not Allowed

During the Holiday Weekend, Second Home-Owners are Allowed in Tahoe, Tourists are Still not Allowed

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The City is excited about Memorial Day weekend but realize this one will be different than years past. Property owners are now allowed to come to Tahoe but tourists are still asked not to be here at this time. “We love our tourists and know how much they contribute to this […]

President Trump in Meeting on Opportunity Zones

President Trump in Meeting on Opportunity Zones

Washington, DC…Okay. Thank you very much. We’re here talking about Opportunity Zones and other things having to do with economic development and also the inner cities. And Tim Scott — Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has been with us on Opportunity Zones from day one. He first approached me and he mentioned it, and […]

Attorney General William P. Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray Announce Significant Al-Qaeda Ties in Naval Air Station Pensacola Shooting

Attorney General William P. Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray Announce Significant Al-Qaeda Ties in Naval Air Station Pensacola Shooting

Washington, DC…Today, Attorney General William P. Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray announced significant developments in the FBI’s investigation of the December 6, 2019 shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola that killed three U.S. sailors and severely wounded eight other Americans. On January 13, 2020, Attorney General Barr announced that the shooting was an act […]