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Tahoe Talk: July, 2020 - #2

From around the globe to out your backdoor, here are the topics to keep you relevant and up-to-date!

 

GLOBAL:
- C19 Global Totals: 13m cases, 572k deaths (3.4m, 137k in the US)
... It took the U.S. a little more than three months to hit 1 million cases on April 28.
….. about half that time, 44 days, to get to 2 million on June 11.
……. merely 26 days to reach 3 million on July 8
(Trump retweeted a post accusing the CDC of lying about the coronavirus to prevent his reelection)
(With 15,300 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, Florida reported more new infections in a single day than any state since the pandemic began… perfect spot to have NBA and MLS bubbles and Disney World opened Saturday)
- CDC says congestion, runny nose, nausea and diarrhea are the four most recent COVID-19 symptoms
- Big 10 cancels non-conference games, SEC meeting today, ACC decision by end of July, Ivy League has canceled fall sports
- Fans return to baseball stadiums in Japan (5,000 people max, no loud noises/cheering, jumping up and down, etc.)
- Washington’s NFL team drops “Redskins” name after 87 years bowing to recent pressure from sponsors and decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans. New name not decided on yet
- Tax deadline is Wednesday, 7/15
- Tuesday: National Mac & Cheese Day
- Low to mid 80s all week, afternoon thunderstorm possibilities and high fire danger Wed/Thurs/Fri this week

LOCAL:

- Special El Dorado Co. Supervisors meeting wrap-up
- Positive case in NV legislator doesn't divert normal operations
- Tahoe South Event Center breaking ground on new arena
- Mardy Fish wins the American Century "Celebrity Golf" Championshi

Tahoe Talk - 7/6/2020

From around the globe to out your backdoor, here are the topics to keep you relevant and up-to-date!

Global:
- C19 Totals: 11.5m cases, 537k deaths - USA at 3m cases, 9 states hit record numbers, positivity rate = 7.6% compared to 4.5% on June 7
- Kayne West announces that he’s running for President
- Uber acquires food delivery giant Postmates for $2.65b
- Some NBA and MLB seasons back in question again after positive COVID results
- Walmart to host drive-in movie premieres starting in August
- Oil prices went negative for the 1st time ever in April. Now they’re back around $40 per barrel, but oil giants are losing hope and the massive Chesapeake Energy company just filed for bankruptcy
- Tribal leaders and activists are calling for the removal of Mt. Rushmore
- Black Lives Matter street mural on Fifth Avenue directly in front of Trump Tower (order by Mayor Bill de Blasio)

Local:
- Red Flag warning (Mt. Rose fire update)
- Hard Rock no-mask arrest
- Tahoe Rim Trail Rescue
- Lime Scooters are back
- Great Reno Balloon Race cancellation
- ACC and Celeb Tourney: Tribune & Sun exclusive coverage

Tahoe Talk - Mon. 6/29/20

From around the globe to out your backdoor, here’s what you missed over the weekend if you unplugged from the news or social along with what’s coming up so you can stay in tune!

Global News:
- C19 Global Totals: 10.2m cases, 500m deceased (quarter of those in the U.S,)
- Yelp reports that 41% of the businesses listed on its platform have closed for good since the pandemic. Not just restaurant I might add (Perspective: 11,774 in LA, nearly 2k in Vegas alone have shuttered permanently)
- Disney announces last week they will not reopen, Yosemite postpones opening campgrounds through July
- NASA needs help figuring out how to poop in space for a $35k reward. Project Artemis will see the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024
- Lebron James raises $100m for a new media company, SpringHill Co., that aims to uplift Black creators
- Cam Newton signs one year deal with Patriots
- Tesla autopilot confuses Burger King sign for a stop sign - BK capitalizes and turns it into a commercial.
- Wednesday, July 1st = International Chicken Wing Day

Local News:
- Labor Union filing complaint against Sisolak
- Ballot measure for 2% TOT in Truckee in the works
- Squaw Valley name change could happen sooner than later
- Boat inspections will look different this year
- No Fireworks in the Tahoe Basin

Tahoe Talk - Mon. 6/22/20

From around the globe to out your backdoor, here’s what you missed over the weekend if you unplugged from the news or social along with what’s coming up so you can stay in tune!

What went down:
- Global C19 Totals: 9M cases, 471K deaths - WHO reports largest single-day increase. 12 states set daily record. Major spikes in Florida, Texas, Arizona.
- Odds favorite “Tiz The Law” wins Belmont Stakes
- MLBPA postpones vote on the MLB’s 60 game proposal
- Trump “very upset” will Tulsa rally turnout - 6,200 attendance (outdoor setup was broken down before it ever began)

What’s coming up:
- 5 states hold primaries on Tuesday (Kentucky, NY, NC, VA, MI)
- President Trump is expected to sign an executive order suspending temporary work visas through the end of the year
- Carnival Cruise Line extends its sailing suspension in North America through the end of September
- Friday, 6/25 = National Take Your Dog to Work Day

Tahoe TAP - Debbie Brown from Cold Water Brewery

 On this episode of Tahoe TAP, we feature one of Lake Tahoe's Most Remarkable Women, Debbie Brown! Literally, she won "LT's Most Remarkable Business Woman" award back in October in addition to her many other accomplishments.

  Debbie is a staple of the community in many ways but most notably she is the founder and sole proprietor of Cold Water Brewery; among other ventures. She shares her passions, visions, and goals for business and life with Mike Peron and Rob Galloway.

  Enjoy the pod!

Tahoe Talk - Monday 6/15/2020

From around the globe to out your backdoor, here’s what you missed over the weekend if you unplugged from the news or social along with what’s coming up so you can stay in tune!

Global News:
- Twitters new “Think Before you Tweet” feature - aimed to check trigger-happy tweeters: If a user retweets an article without opening it, a prompt will pop up encouraging them to read it first
- SpaceX launched another batch of 60 Starlink satellites Saturday morning (utilizing the reusable rocket booster from June 2)
- “James Bond” premiere pushed up, “Tenant” pushed back, Oscars likely to be canceled
- iPhone 12 details and pricing leaked on Friday - starting at $649
- SCOTUS: Employers cannot fire someone for being LGBTQ (6-3 opinion Monday morning)

C19:
- C19 Global Totals: 8M cases, 436K deaths (surges in 20 states, Beijing adopting “wartime measures with new outbreak, stocks diving)
- 42K cruise ship workers still stuck at sea or in port because of C19 concerns

BLM:
- Anger in Atlanta - Black man shot and killed after DUI in Wendy’s drive thru, stealing taser, and fleeing from cops)
- Cops and Live PD canceled from TV
- Jordan brand commits $100M to racial equality, Apple $100M for racial justice, YouTube $100M to support Black creators

Tahoe Talk: June 6-12th

From around the globe to out your backdoor, here’s what you missed over the weekend if you unplugged from the news or social along with what’s coming up so you can stay in tune. This is the double pandemic version:

What went down:
- Global Totals: 7.1M cases, 406K deceased
- Demonstrations and protests continue. Public figures from Mit Romney to Steph Curry take part peacfully
- Viral: Massive BLM mural painted on the street leading to the White House - inspiring similar giant slogans in other cities
- Maiden voyage for the “world’s largest all-electric commercial aircraft” from independent company magniX which received federal grant just 3 years ago
- CA to begin to open more industries - bucket 1 and bucket 2
- Measure T ballot measure upheld by judge to ban VHRs in South Lake Tahoe
- Two kayakers rescued near Baldwin Beach on Saturday during Lake Wind Advisory

What’s coming up:
- NYC starting to ease stay-at-home. 400K people to join the essential workers category
- Yosemite opening gates to public on Thursday
- Thurs. 6/11 = National Corn on the Cob Day (lather it up street corn style)
- Tuesday is the last day for Nevadans to mail-in ballots
- El Dorado Co. Supervisors, TRPA Planning Commission, City SLT City Council meetings all this happening this week

Tahoe Talk - Thurs. 6/4/0

Up-to-date, daily info on news that is happening around Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada! Notes from today’s discussion include:

Global News:
- SpaceX successfully launches 60 more Starlink satellites last night. Falcon 9’s 5th ascent into space - landed safely again!
- Delta announces they will not book middle seats on planes through Sept. (even for family)
- Zoom CEO, Eric Yuan, excited to boast of his company’s 169% YOY Q1 revenues…. But left his mic on mute!
- Facebook Adds Tool to Bulk-Delete Old Posts, Hide Content From Other Users (wipe out embarrassing or otherwise personally painful posts via the “Manage Activity”… available on FB mobile first, then desktop)

National News:
- Unemployment claims: 1.87M last week, 43M 11-week total (quarter of the labor force)
- The personal-saving rate soared to 33% in April, meaning Americans saved 33% of their disposable income — an all-time high. That's a dramatic increase from 12.7% in March and is quadruple February's rate of 8.2%.
- Carole Baskin awarded 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo

Local News:
- Truckee and SLT peaceful vigils were not protests
- Celebrity Golf is officially returning (without fans) this year
- Hot August Nights canceled in Reno
- World War 2 flag anonymously returned after Reno protests

Tahoe Talk - Mon. 6/1/20

Up-to-date, daily info on news that is happening around Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada! Notes from today’s discussion include:

Global News:
- Global C19 Totals: 6.2M cases, 375K deaths
- Trump officially ends relationship with WHO - USA’s $450M/yr contribution is the largest of any nation
- Pope Francis resumes Sunday blessings of St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City after 3 month hiatus
- Bob & Doug safely board the ISS Sunday morning

National News:
- 140-150 cities waking up to aftermath of a weekend of protests
- Target temporarily closing stores across the nation due to protests and curfews. Employees will still be paid.

Local News:
- National Automobile Museum in Reno reopens today
- Protesters break into Reno City Hall Saturday night (Mayor sets 5:30pm curfew)
- El Dorado County board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday
- Casinos opening June 4th
- Tahoe Forecast: 75-80 and sunny most of the week

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www.TahoeDailyTribune.com
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Tahoe Talk - Good News Friday 5/29/20

Every Friday we change up the dynamic of our podcast to only deliver you wholesome, positive news locally and nationally:

- Costco to bring back samples mid-June
- 103 yr old Massachusetts woman beats C19 and celebrates with an ice cold bud light
- The House approved bill yesterday that will ease many of the terms and conditions of PPP loans
- Brooklyn hospitals wipes out $4M worth of medical debt for 4,500 patients
- FedEx driver helps connect young boy and Tony Hawk via TikTok
- Free Live Streams today and this weekend: Five Finger Death Punch Fri @ 10am, Grateful Dead Fri @ 5:30pm, Diplo + Dillon Francis Sat @ 8:00pm, John Mayer Sun @ 7:00pm
- Local fundraiser via virtual raffle of $2k art piece/sculpture for local that was injured at Kirkwood and needed 12 surgeries
- Tahoe Bike Challenge begins June 1st