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A Nice Place to Visit-Tourism Below Sea Level" next Minden Mill history program

Event Date: 
March 24, 2024 - 1:00pm

The next, free history program at the Minden Mill Distilling will be on Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. This program is “A Nice Place to Visit-Tourism Below Sea Level.” Using extensive research and seldom-seen photos, local authors, historians, and longtime Death Valley residents David & Gayle Woodruff examine the improbable story of how a company best known for producing laundry soap, helped turn a vast expanse of remote desert…with one of the least marketable names imaginable (Death Valley)…into one of the crown jewels of our National Park system and a “must-see” for visitors worldwide.

Amateur Radio Technican License Review and Test Session

Event Date: 
April 27, 2024 - 9:30am

The Federal Communication Commission requires one to obtain an Amateur radio license to use a two-way radio on amateur radio frequencies.

The Technician license is the entry-level license, but allows you to talk from across town to around the world and more!

To help get you started on a “quicker basis” at passing the exam, the
Tahoe Amateur Radio Association provides a “One Day” review and Exam Session know as a “Ham Cram” on April 27, 2024.

Our Ham Cram day is like a “study cram” before taking your final exam.

A look at the staffing numbers and budget comparison at LTUSD

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With potential layoffs pending for eight teachers and two high school administrators in Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), speculation has been circulating that the District is too "top heavy."

For a comparison, we have looked at the budgets for the 2017-18, 2020-21, and 2023-24 school years. For the same years, we also looked at the number of staff at the District level and school enrollment.

LTUSD budget

Letter: One tax, one regulation, one study and one lawsuit away

The greater Lake Tahoe area is an object lesson in what happens when excessive bureaucracy creates problems that they cannot solve alone. The barriers to affordable housing and a diverse economy are a choice made for us by local and state politicians, unelected bureaucrats at TRPA, and lawyers and activists behind nonprofits that repeatedly assure us we are but one tax, one regulation, one study, or one lawsuit away from an eco-nirvana. Nothing could be further from the truth.

2024 Lake Tahoe Whiskey Expo at Stateline Brewery

Event Date: 
June 9, 2024 - 2:00pm

Experience the Ultimate Whiskey Extravaganza at the Stateline Brewery for the 2024 Whiskey Expo on June 9. This is a refined celebration of whiskey, entertainment, and camaraderie from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year's expo will offer an unparalleled experience with over 100 whiskey tastings, a captivating cocktail competition, and live music performances by La Fox and The Lounge Hounds, promising a delightful immersion in the world of whiskey.

Summer interest forms available on April 1st for Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will open interest forms for its summer program and summer camps on April 1. The Club will be open for summer from June 24 to August 16 though they will be closed July 4-5 for the holiday. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided for FREE. The cost for their general summer membership and punch cards are detailed here: bgclt.org/summer-membership.

Destination Stewardship Plan increases pace

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council is accelerating the vision and actions outlined in the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan to improve the way people, communities, and the environment benefit from a thriving tourism and outdoor recreation economy. The council has announced the hiring of its first Managing Director, Nettie Pardue, and the formation of “action teams” aligned with the plan’s strategic pillars.

Column: The call to protect Lake Tahoe echoes across the nation

Lake Tahoe has protectors just about everywhere in this great nation. Last week, TRPA representatives joined a coalition of Lake Tahoe supporters in Washington D.C. to urge the extension of a key piece of legislation that has been pivotal in Lake Tahoe’s preservation. The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act is set to expire in September of this year, putting a major source of federal funding at risk.

LTCC - LTUSD joint board meeting March 26

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Board of Trustees and Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education Trustees are inviting the public to their joint meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. This meeting will begin at approximately 5:15 p.m. and will take place in room L-104 (the Board Room) at LTCC.

City of South Lake Tahoe launches community survey

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has initiated a resident survey to get input on government services and measure the quality of life in the community. The City plans to use the data in future strategic planning and priority setting. The survey allows more people to participate in shaping the future of South Lake Tahoe.

“We are excited to receive more input from the community on priorities. The survey will help us get a baseline understanding of our services and allow us to measure our impact going forward,” said City Manager Joe Irvin.

Spring weather is coming, and with it some very hungry bears - Keep Tahoe bears wild!

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The snow will melt soon in the Lake Tahoe region and winter will give way to a busy spring for area wildlife. Bears that have been wintering in their dens will emerge soon and they will be hungry!

Letter: More South Lake Tahoe residents seek jobs elsewhere while staying here

Mr. Messina (in his Letter to the Editor on 3/19/24) believes that he has discovered "the cause of the current increase in complaints about housing availability" in South Lake Tahoe. What he has discovered is, that, lacking well-paying jobs in California, more and more South Lake Tahoe residents have sought work elsewhere while maintaining their residence here.

As our population has remained at about 21,500 for the past few years, there

LTVA recognized at State of California industry awards ceremony

STATELINE, Nev. – The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) and its advertising agency, Noble Studios, were presented with the Visit California’s Poppy Award recognizing the creativity and effectiveness in tourism marketing for the destination’s Awe ‘and then’ Some paid brand campaign under $1 million.

Visit California received hundreds of submissions this year for its Poppy Awards recognizing some of the best work in the industry. Winners were announced on Tuesday, March 12, at the Poppy Awards gala during the Outlook Forum in Palm Springs.

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just when you thought it was safe to start dreaming of spring and gardening, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin. The warning is in effect from 2 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday.

Ski Run Presents: Mastering visual storytelling through curiosity, empathy and serendipity

Event Date: 
March 27, 2024 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In this wild ride through decades of bearing witness to sweeping change, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, Nikon Ambassador and Think Tank Photo co-founder Deanne Fitzmaurice will share the personal philosophy that helps her capture jaw-dropping images at the next "Ski Run Presents" on Wednesday, March 27.

Tahoe Basin Ski League wins Western US High School Championships, Whittell earns All-Academic Team

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - George Whittell High School (Whittell) earned accolades this week, once for earning the NIAA Tahoe Basin Ski League All-Academic Team for having the highest GPA of its athletes, and second for Logan Robertson's abilities on the slopes.

Robertson represented Whittell at the Western US High School Championships in Mammoth, California this past week as a member of the Tahoe Basin Ski League team (TBSL). The team took first place in both Slalom and Giant Slalom as they competed against teams from seven different states.

Footprints in snow and mud lead law enforcement to South Lake Tahoe man hiding behind boulders

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested on Thursday after attempting to hide from law enforcement on the hill above Amerigas.

A deputy from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) attempted to pull over a vehicle being driven recklessly at approximately 10:51 a.m. on US50 near Elks Club Drive. The driver attempted to abscond from EDSO and hide his vehicle behind the local Amerigas. After attempting to hide his vehicle, the driver ran through the snow into the forested area attempting to flee from the deputy.

March Madness bracket for Lake Tahoe beaches

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - March Madness is not only on the basketball court this season, but it is around the shores of Lake Tahoe too. The lake is surrounded by beautiful beaches, and now the public has a chance to vote on their favorites in a unique bracket.

The Tahoe Fund is running a March Madness-style tournament to determine the most popular beach at Lake Tahoe.

Next free Learning Haven forum: Financial planning for higher education

Event Date: 
April 3, 2024 - 7:00pm

The Tahoe Learning Haven's April forum will focus on financial savings plans for higher education in California and Nevada. This forum is for parents of students who plan to attend some form of higher education after high school.

The free forum will be held on April 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

Some financial plans provide free funds (CalKids) for qualifying families. Both California and Nevada representatives will discuss 529 plans that are simple and easy to set up and use.

Suspect arrested for attempted lewdness with a child, other charges in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 31-year-old Douglas County man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted lewdness with a child under 16 years of age, luring a child, using a child to produce pornography, and indecent or obscene exposure in the presence of a child.

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) arrested Valeriu Monchamp of Gardnerville and he is currently in the Minden jail on a $225,649 bail hold.

Lake Tahoe interpreters receive distinguished Golden Pinecone Award

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has announced the 2023 Pacific Southwest Region winners of The Golden Pinecone Award, which honors the incredible work of Forest Service partners and staff when engaging the public in our mission through public-facing communications and outreach events.

El Dorado County VHR Advisory Committee presents list of recommended changes

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Supervisor Brooke Laine held a community vacation home rental (VHR) meeting Wednesday to review the results of the 13-member VHR Advisory Committee. Laine put together a volunteer committee from many segments of the community to evaluate the current VHR ordinance over the last eight months. Their goal was to create a document to help reduce community divisiveness and discover where the community might find common interests and common ground on the design and management of its VHR Program.

More than $2M coming to El Dorado County for water projects

The House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which included Representative Kevin Kiley's request for more than $2 million in funding for projects in the El Dorado County region.

South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will be receiving $1M for enhancing the resilience of critical water infrastructure.

The Great Library Refresh makes its second delivery with the help of school librarians and Cuppa Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week marked the completion of the second Great Library Refresh book delivery, bringing over 480 brand-new books to all six Lake Tahoe Unified School District libraries.

It's been incredible to witness the community coming together to turn this dream into a reality, helping us move these books from wish lists to shelves where they belong.

Man facing multiple life sentences after South Lake Tahoe jury finds him guilty

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County man is facing multiple life sentences after being found guilty of 10 felonies in a South Lake Tahoe courtroom on March 6.

On July 17 and 18, 2021, Joshua Thomas Lee Gardner went to the Sunray Motel in South Lake Tahoe to collect a drug debt from a woman who lived there. Once inside her room, Gardner robbed the victim at gunpoint and threatened to kill her.

Sierra House to celebrate classmates on World Down Syndrome Day

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is Crazy Sock Day at Sierra House Elementary on Thursday to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Everyone is being encouraged to wear crazy, mismatched, silly, wild, or bright socks to school to recognize the five Down syndrome students who attend the school in South Lake Tahoe.

Not only will everyone be wearing the crazy socks, but the school will be decorated in colored paper socks.

Camp Zephyr Easter Eggstravaganza

Event Date: 
March 31, 2024 - 7:00am

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Zephyr Point is hosting the Camp Zephyr Easter Eggstravaganza on Sunday, March 31. There will be a full day of activities for all ages - stop by for one, or all!

Sunrise Easter Service at Donaldson Amphitheater at 7 a.m.

FREE Pancake Breakfast in the Tahoe Center from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Then, starting at 9:30 a.m., the fun begins on the Tahoe Lawn: Morning Sing Easter Edition, Faire Games, Easter EggHunt, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, and lots of candy!

The event is scheduled to wrap up at 11 a.m.

Zephyr Point is located at 660 HWY 50, Zephyr Cove, Nev.

Possible changes in transportation services coming to South Lake Tahoe and Meyers

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Transportation services on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe have changed over the years, going from free casino shuttles to the fun, Nifty Fifty trollies, and many other steps along the way. There have been many challenges, but a new proposition is in the works to help fix it.

Currently, the South Shore is serviced by two fixed bus routes along US50 provided by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). There is a large area that is not serviced by a bus, including Meyers (except for paratransit services).

Backcountry Film Festival coming to South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
April 9, 2024 - 7:00pm

The Backcountry Film Festival is a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the snowsports community. it is coming to South Lake Tahoe on April 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Company.

Agenda for Wednesday's "State of the District" hosted by Lake Tahoe Unified School District

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's "State of the District" on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. It takes place in the student union building at South Tahoe High School.

Just as in last year's event, the agenda includes a series of tabletop discussions where those gathered at each table tackle a series of questions. There is also a panel discussion concerning the status of current facilities.

The agenda:

Conservancy announces acquisition of Motel 6 property and surrounding sensitive land

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After months of negotiations, Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe and the 31 surrounding acres are being sold, and escrow should close in the coming weeks. The motel, the adjacent vacant restaurant, and the parking lot will be removed and the environmentally sensitive land along the Upper Truckee River will be restored and preserved.

The land was owned by the Knox Johnson family.

Contract signed as ExplorUS expands operations at Camp RIchardson to include marina

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the U.S. Forest Service gave the 20-year concessionaire permit for Camp Richardson to ExplorUS, the marina was still owned and operated by Bob Hassett and Camp Richardson Resort Incorporated (CRRI). Hassett was the former concessionaire of the government-owned resort.

A one-year contract was signed this month to have ExplorUS take over operations of the marina.

Letter: The real factor in South Lake Tahoe housing issues

New revelations on the factors creating the housing issues in South Lake Tahoe show that the cause has been misdiagnosed and it’s not vacation homes creating the problem. We’ve had a home in South Lake Tahoe for over 40 years and I have been studying the housing issue for a long time. Whereas Amelia Richmond, President of the Vacancy Tax initiative, has only lived in South Lake Tahoe a short time. Richmond complains that about 1,000 local workers live in Nevada and commute to jobs in South Lake Tahoe.

Kudos: St. Theresa Filipino community members host Bread & Broth dinner

It is always a special treat when the members of St. Theresa’s Filipino community sponsor and host a Bread & Broth Monday Meal. It is special in that the meal is lovingly prepared and cooked by the Filipino sponsor crew. The menu that they provided for the evening’s dinner guests consisted of traditional dishes that reflect their Filipino culture.

New business licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe

The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during October – December 2023, and January - February 2024:

November

11/1
FRIENDLY TOWING AND TRANSPORTATION
KAREN HOUSER GRANT WRITER
PLEASE STAY HYDRATED

11/2
MOMENTUM SERVICES CORPORATION
TOP TIER RESIN LLC

11/3
FIVE TOUCH PROPERTIES
NORMAN A TRAUB & ASSOCIATES LLC

11/6
A TRAVELERS SAGE
RA STONEWORKS

11/7
D7 ROOFING SERVICES INC

11/8
AZTEC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
JENNY FIT LLC
PENINSULATORS INC
TAHOE DESIGNS

11/13
DAVID BALK PRODUCTIONS

South Tahoe High Drama Department presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 24 2024 .
March 22, 2024 (All day)
March 23, 2024 (All day)
March 24, 2024 (All day)

The award-winning musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. will be performed by the South Tahoe High School (STHS) Drama Department. This show has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor.

Shows will be at the STHS TADA Theatre on March 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 7 p.m., and March 24 and 30 at 2 p.m.

The musical is a fast-paced, wildly funny, and touching show that is relatable to both young and old. It features a cast of favorites and a wonderful live musical combo.

College Bound Lake Tahoe hosts guided workshop for parents

Event Date: 
March 20, 2024 - 8:30am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - College Bound Lake Tahoe (CBLT) will host a free workshop for parents on Wednesday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in South Lake Tahoe. The workshop is meant to prepare parents to ensure their children meet the high school graduation requirements needed to attend college.

CBLT is a collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Community College Dual Enrollment program, the FRC, and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.

"Bear Aware" more than a snappy slogan - it shows how human behavior must change at Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The black bears who call Lake Tahoe home need the humans that live and visit there to know proper bear behavior. And it isn't the behavior of the bears, but of the humans, that will keep the bears healthy and alive.

Bears have started to emerge from their winter lodging, and they need humans to properly secure their food and property to ensure their survival. The sooner in a bear's life we do this, the better the chance they have to safely coexist with humans.

Small-scale prescribed fire operations continue at Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.

24th Annual Snapshot Day

Event Date: 
May 11, 2024 - 9:00am

Be a citizen scientist for the day!
Snapshot Day is an annual water quality monitoring event held each May. Groups of volunteers fan out across the Truckee River Watershed to take samples from creeks, streams, and lakes—including Lake Tahoe—to capture a snapshot of Tahoe’s water quality at a moment in time.

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Dr, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup

Event Date: 
April 22, 2024 - 8:00am

Celebrate Earth Day with a good, old fashioned community cleanup!

Warming spring weather can expose trash left behind as winter snow starts to melt, leaving South Lake Tahoe scattered with litter. This debris is an eyesore and can harm not only wildlife, but also Lake Tahoe’s clarity. To protect the environment and our beautiful community, the League to Save Lake Tahoe is hosting the 9th annual Earth Day Cleanup.

Sign up: keeptahoeblue.org/earth-day-cleanup

Location

Stateline
United States

Enjoy the dry and quiet weather at Lake Tahoe while it lasts - snow and rain expected at end of week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The dry and quiet weather pattern with a warming trend continues in the region through midweek. The only exception will be the slight chance for some isolated showers and thunderstorms along the Sierra crest on Tuesday afternoon. Enjoy it while it lasts because we`re in for a bit of a rude awakening by the time the weekend comes around. More winter-like conditions will be resurging Friday into the weekend with a trend to wetter, colder conditions, and snow.

Keep Tahoe Blue South Shore Volunteer Kickoff Open House

Event Date: 
April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Join Keep Tahoe Blue as they kick off the 2024 volunteer season on April 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Valhalla Tahoe. Learn more about our programs and 2024 volunteer opportunities in an open house setting while grabbing a bite to eat, sipping on a drink, and enjoying music.

At the event, create your volunteer profile and register for upcoming events. They will also have program booths hosted by the League to Save Lake Tahoe and our partners.

Location

Valhalla Tahoe
1 Valhalla Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Local bus drivers celebrated on Transit Driver Appreciation Day

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Transportation District is celebrating Transit Driver Appreciation Day on Monday. This is a day set aside every year on March 18 to recognize the public service of transit operators.

STHS Drama Dept. presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Mar 30 2024 .
March 29, 2024 (All day)
Event Date: 
March 30, 2024 (All day)

The STHS Drama Department will perform The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This is an award-winning musical comedy that has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny, and touching book that is relatable to both young and old. It features a cast of favorites and a wonderful live musical combo.

Fix a Leak Week March 18-22 - Help prevent 1 trillion gallons of water wasted annually through leaks

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Did you know that nearly 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted from household leaks yearly across the country? Join the nation and South Tahoe Public Utility District (District) during Fix a Leak Week, March 18 to 24, to save water and money.

Sponsored by EPA's WaterSense® program, Fix a Leak Week is an annual event that promotes water conservation by supporting utility customers as they chase down and repair leaks in their homes.

South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt

Event Date: 
March 30, 2024 - 10:30am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at the Lake Tahoe Community College.

The fun gets started at 10:30 a.m. with a parade, followed at 10:45 a.m. with Easter bonnet judging.

The big event, the hunt, begins promptly at 11 a.m. The fire engine horn marks the start.

Team Tahoe on Capitol Hill in support of extending the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - It was the late California Senator Diane Feinstein who dubbed those who protect our beautiful lake "Team Tahoe." Since she and the late Nevada Senator Harry Reed hosted the first Lake Tahoe Summit, over $1B has been allocated through the bi-partisan Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (LTRA) in 2000 and 2016 for projects around Lake Tahoe to keep sediments from entering the lake, keep forests healthy, remove invasive species, along with other projects.

California Dream for All first-time homebuyer program opens again in April

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California program to help first-time, first-generational home buyers with a down payment will be starting again in April, and for those interested in being part of it the time is now to start preparing.

The California Dream for All program exhausted approximately $300 million of funding within 11 days last year. It was a first-come-first-served loan program in 2023, and for 2024 it will award funds on a lottery system.

The down payment assistance program opens again to California residents on April 3.

Letter: South Lake Tahoe Republican Women host police chief and K9 officer

The Republican Women of California - South Lake Tahoe guest speaker series continued in March with a talk by David Stevenson, South Lake Tahoe Chief of Police, Officer Corey Wilson, and Canine Officer Rocky.

Officer Wilson talked about the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) Canine Program, its benefits, and safety aspects to the public and police officers. Assembly Bill 742 almost ended the K9 officer program, but it ended up not passing.

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