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Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series kicks off Thursday with Dead Winter Carpenters
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 4:11pm
Event Date:
June 20, 2024 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series begins June 20th with an all-star lineup of Americana music featuring Dead Winter Carpenters & Pickle Barrel. What a way to enjoy the summer solstice in the heart of South Lake Tahoe.
Presented by The City of South Lake Tahoe and Visit Lake Tahoe, Live at Lakeview is a free weekly concert series hosted every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Lakeview Commons. The series runs from June 20 through
August 29th, with no live event scheduled for July 4.
City of South Lake Tahoe's 4th of July activities include airshows and parade
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 2:40pm
Event Date:
July 3, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Get ready for two fun-filled days of festivities to celebrate the 4th of July in the City of South Lake Tahoe! This year, the celebrations are bigger and better than ever. The City is excited to share two new activities to go along with the 4th of July Parade: an aerial showcase and an airshow over Lake Tahoe. These thrilling events are sure to bring excitement and entertainment to our 4th of July celebration.
Letter: Vacancy Tax Report Flawed!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 7:06am
After attending the city council meeting on June 18 at which the Vacancy Tax Report was presented, I felt it was important to make a few observations. The report was presented from the very start with apologies for the many “assumptions” contained within. Assumptions regarding every aspect of the information presented. The proposed taxes generated, the number of new residents, the number of homes in the city, the new retail sales, the revenue generated to the city, the percentage of compliance, the costs of administration, etc.
City Council approves over $411,000 in Cannabis Revenue Grants to local nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 9:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council has restated its commitment to allocate up to 50 percent of the previous year's cannabis revenue to a community benefit grant program.
During their Tuesday meeting, the Council awarded funds to nonprofits that work to mitigate the effects of having legal cannabis sales in the city limits.
Council originally designated $400,000 for this program in the midyear
Personal use fuelwood permits now on sale at USFS office in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 8:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Personal use fuelwood permits are now on sale at the Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Lake Tahoe. Permits cost $20 per cord with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household. Permits have specific conditions and complete information is provided when the permit is issued. Maps to designated cutting areas are also provided and must be in the permit holder’s possession along with the valid permit when cutting.
Kudos: Vail’s Heavenly Mountain Resort sponsors Bread & Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 8:22pm
“Small acts of service and kindness can cause a ripple effect in your life and the community,” said Stefan Watkins, Heavenly’s Manager of Base Operations, and a member of Heavenly’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment crew at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on June 10. Adding, “We are thankful to be a part of this amazing cause.”
Teruyo (Terry) Kunibe ~ October 7, 1921 – June 11, 2024
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 5:44pm
Teruyo (Terry) Kunibe passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2024. She was born in Perkins, California, to Japanese immigrants Tsuneichi Kimura and Tomiye Fukuoka on October 7, 1921. Terry is survived by her children: Charlene Braun (Andy), Susanne Sharpnack (John), Phyllis Powers (Terry), and Russell Kunibe (Shannon). She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Terry was preceded in death by her husband, Ben, as well as her sisters Emiko Kimura and Machiko Kimura, and her brother Kazuo Kimura.
Open burning banned around Lake Tahoe through summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 5:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Fire restrictions are now in place around the Lake Tahoe Basin and all solid fuel recreational and cooking fires and open burning are banned for the rest of the summer season. Solid fuel includes charcoal and wood. This also applies to parks and beach charcoal grilling areas, although federal and state land campfire restrictions may differ in the areas they operate.
Residents and visitors invited to “heal the land” at Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 4:33pm
Event Date:
June 22, 2024 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Several hands-on projects are taking place this Saturday at Tallac Historic Site during Tahoe Forest Stewardship Days. Everyone is invited to lace up the boots, pull on their gloves, and help protect Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work.
Letter: I support the South Lake Tahoe Vacancy Tax on November ballot
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/17/2024 - 10:41pm
I moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1993 when I was 19 years old. I turned 50 this spring and I'm still stoked to live here 30 years later. I love South Lake, but I'm starting to wonder what it will look like in another 30 years. Our town is changing, shrinking, and losing "the middle", and if you don't see it, or you don't want to do anything about it, I am writing this to you.
Tuesday's City Council agenda: Area plans, cannabis grant awards, vacancy tax declaration
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/17/2024 - 10:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
The agenda includes:
249 seniors celebrated at South Tahoe High School graduation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/17/2024 - 9:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School (STHS) held its graduation ceremony on Friday, with 249 students earning their diplomas.
+ - Recipient of Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
* - Candidate for State Seal of Biliteracy
** - Recipient of State Seal of Biliteracy
∞ - Summa Cum Laude
◊ - Magna Cum Laude
∩ - Cum Laude
Molly Adams +∩
Phil Adina
Sofia Aguilar Garcia +∩
Gilberto Aguirre +**∩
Alonso Ahumada Padilla
Sophia Allen +**∞
Breanna Alvarado
Edgar Ambriz
Ian Andrade Jimenez
Stephen Anthony +∩
Allen Aparicio
Angel Arce Garcia
Cristian Arce Pilia
Douglas County announces hiring of new director for China Springs Youth Camp
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/17/2024 - 8:13pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County has announced the appointment of Jessica Stocking as the new camp director of China Spring Youth Camp. With a rich background in youth services and program development, Jessica is set to bring her extensive experience and passion for helping at-risk adolescents to our community.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride and their sponsors for donations
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/17/2024 - 2:11pm
Bread & Broth would like to thank America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and its sponsors for their generous donations to our various programs. We received the following:
WVU Cancer Institute - bracelets and chapstick
Tahoe Forest Health System - chapstick
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - food, drinks, shirts and water bottles
The event was held on June 2 with a “beautiful” bike around Lake Tahoe to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its fight against blood cancer. They generously provided Bread & Broth with many leftover items, especially snacks for the Kid’s program.
South Tahoe Football Club teams claim tourney titles, second weekend of CUFA coming up
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/17/2024 - 10:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The successful spring season for South Tahoe Futbol Club (STFC) continued last weekend at the Copa de las Sierras tournament in Truckee and over this past weekend in South Lake Tahoe.
The STFC Under-14 girls, coached by LTCC assistant Derick Gonzalez, claimed the Come Up for Air (CUFA) tournament title on Father’s Day Sunday with a 3-2 win over the Carson FC Venom. The team won all four of its games and outscored its opponents 18-3.
Journey of Hope rides through South Lake Tahoe on way to Washington, D.C.
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/16/2024 - 10:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 36 years, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members have crossed the country on cycling journeys to raise awareness and understanding for people with disabilities through Journeys for Hope. Teams take off from San Francisco, Seattle, and Los Angeles and rendezvous in Washinton, D.C.
Cooler start to the week at Lake Tahoe with 20 degree increase by the weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/16/2024 - 7:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a drop in temperatures to start the week at Lake Tahoe, but nothing to worry about, it's only for two days. The much cooler conditions will be on Monday and Tuesday with Tuesday morning lows dipping below freezing in Sierra valleys, at freezing for the lake, and near freezing for colder western NV valleys.
But never fear! There is a warming trend for the second half of the week. Daytime highs for lower elevations will return to the 90s to around 100, and high 80s for Lake Tahoe by next weekend.
Firefighters extinguish second small fire near Lake Tahoe in three days
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/16/2024 - 6:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What has been called the "Valley Fire" was reported at approximately 2:30 p.m. by someone who spotted it from the Echo Summit area. Firefighters from Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit, and Lake Valley Fire Protection District along with air support responded to the wildfire on National Forest land south of Christmas Valley.
The size of the fire is between one-quarter and one-half acre. Forward progress has been stopped and the hand line around the fire is almost complete.
The cause is under investigation.
Letter: Not Enough Chefs in the Kitchen
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/16/2024 - 8:16am
Want a burger, pizza, pasta, bagel or wings? Tahoe has you covered. However, if you are craving some fesenjan with tahdig (if you know, you know), it’s time to fill up or charge up your car, because you’re heading to Sacramento. You could also head to my kitchen, where I prepare it along with many other staples of Persian cuisine.
Jason Tate Kershell ~ September 11, 1973 - June 5, 2024
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/16/2024 - 8:06am
Jason passed away unexpectedly and is survived by his father Henry, brother Hank, sister Tanya, aunt Wanda Mackey, and of course his beloved cat Mookie. Jason was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Kershell, grandparents Eva and Bill Wolf, and his much-loved dogs Cuddles and Keira.
A resident of South Lake Tahoe since infancy, he graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1991.
Jason was a great lover of sports; many friends have great memories of watching sports (especially the Oakland A's), playing softball, throwing darts, playing pool, and bowling with him.
Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church joins the ranks of Earth Care Congregations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/16/2024 - 8:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church has announced its certification as an Earth Care Congregation by the Presbyterian Church (USA) Hunger Program. This esteemed recognition is a testament to the church’s dedication to environmental stewardship.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls for the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/15/2024 - 8:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
June 3 - June 9, 2024
6/3
00:13 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at College Dr, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
Letter: Registrar of Voters is intimidating eligible voters from registering at legal domiciles
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/15/2024 - 7:03pm
Dear Editor: El Dorado Registrar of Voters Bill O’Neill’s letter to “Clarify registration eligibility” (see here) fails to address the issue I have repeatedly requested clarification about “retirement homes” that affects many of the property owners. I requested the Registrar to clarify the issue so that those who are legally qualified to vote at their retirement homes would not be afraid to do so.
Tahoe History Talks on the Beach return with Lucky and Anita Baldwin Chautauqua
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/15/2024 - 5:13pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Tue Aug 13 2024 .
June 25, 2024 - 6:30pm
July 2, 2024 - 6:30pm
July 9, 2024 - 6:30pm
July 16, 2024 - 6:30pm
July 23, 2024 - 6:30pm
July 30, 2024 - 6:30pm
August 6, 2024 - 6:30pm
August 13, 2024 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is bringing back its popular summer speaker series, Tahoe History Talks on the Beach, on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting June 25.
The free talks are held at Lakeview Commons on the west side steps. Lakeview Commons is located at the corner of US50 and Lakeview Ave. There is plenty of free parking.
The schedule:
June 25
“An Unconventional Success, ‘Lucky’ Baldwin and His Daughter Anita," a Chautauqua performance by David and Gayle Woodruff.
July 2
Kudos: South Tahoe High thanks community for 1920s experience at Tallac/Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/15/2024 - 6:49am
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the generosity of Lake Tahoe Education Foundation, Valhalla, The Great Basin Institute and Raley’s for their invaluable support in making a recent educational excursion for 11th-grade students of South Tahoe High School an unforgettable success!
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2024 - 10:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of May 13 - 19, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for May 13 - May 19, 2024
5/13
Arrests
None
Other Calls
El Dorado County DA and Registrar of Voters clarify voter registration in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2024 - 7:25pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Elections Department director, Bill O’Neill, issued an open letter to all voters to clarify where a person may register to vote and the importance of adhering to Election Law.
There has been a lot of concern surrounding voting and where one can register with the Vacancy Tax on the November ballot in South Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival to feature Merry Wives of Windsor, and musical Always…Patsy Cline
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2024 - 6:58pm
Event Date:
June 28, 2024 - 7:30pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Your dreams become reality at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival when the new season begins on June 28 at Sand Harbor. This year it will be Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor, and Always…Patsy Cline musical.
Services set for WWII Veteran John Cristando of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2024 - 1:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A funeral and celebration of life have been scheduled for John Cristando who died on June 3 at the age of 98 on Friday, June 28.
Funeral - St. Theresa Church at 10 a.m.
Celebration of Life - Immediately following in the church’s Grace Hall.
St. Theresa is located at 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.
Read John's obituary here - https://southtahoenow.com/story/06/07/2024/wwii-veteran-john-j-cristando-march-16-1926-june-3-2024
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe shooter sentenced to 55 years for 2023 death of local man
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2024 - 11:37am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The man who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a South Lake Tahoe man at the Hard Rock casino at Lake Tahoe in 2023 has been sentenced to the Nevada Department of Corrections for a maximum of 55 years and will be eligible for parole after a minimum of 22 years.
Edgar Julian Delgado was sentenced under a plea agreement made when he pleaded guilty to First Degree Murder and admitted the allegation he used a deadly weapon in the commission of the offense back in April.
New parking system to be used near Zephyr Cove in hopes of alleviating parking woes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 8:19pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - For years, beachgoers have been parking along US50 at Zephyr Cove to access the beaches at both Zephyr Cove Resort Beach and Zephyr Shoals. It was a nightmare to drive by the resort on popular beach days with cars left in no parking zones, tires over the white lines when parked, and people walking along US50 on both sides of the highway.
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) conducted safety studies and last year added a stop light at US50 and Warrior Way and made the long stretch of highway from north of the light to the resort entrance as a "no parking" zone.
Two dead after plane crash south of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 4:25pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Two people have been found dead after the plane they were in crashed in Alpine County, south of Lake Tahoe. On June 13 at approximately 1 a.m., deputies from the Alpine County Sheriff's Office were notified of an overdue aircraft that had left Lodi, Calif. on Wednesday afternoon.
Bass Camp Festival VII heads to Reno's Wingfield Park
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 11:27am
Over 70 artists make up the lineup for this year's two-day Bass Camp Festival. The electronic dance music (EDM) festival has moved to Wingfield Park in Reno July 27-28. For four years, the South Shore of Lake Tahoe was host to the event.
Tickets are now on sale for Bass Camp which will see artists include Gigantic NGHTMRE, Zeds Dead, Bear Grillz, Joyryde, Kill Safari, San Holo, Wax Motif, and Herobust.
Technology on the Comstock” is next history presentation at South of North Brewing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:52am
Event Date:
June 17, 2024 - 5:00pm
The next free history presentation at South of North Brewing will be held on Monday, June 17 at 5 p.m. “Technology on the Comstock” is presented by local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff. Using vintage photographs and extensive research, they will examine the innovative spirit that helped make the Comstock Lode of Virginia City one of the most important industrial periods in human history. From four-mile-long tunnels to the world’s largest pumps, the tales of ingenuity and imagination of the Comstock men and women are brought to life in this FREE 55-minute history presentation.
Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation hosts annual scholarship banquet
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation hosted its annual scholarship banquet on Friday, June 7 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Eighty-five incoming, continuing, and transferring students were awarded 185 scholarships totaling $201,000.
The banquet provided an opportunity for students and donors to connect and share their stories.
All ages invited to Summer Fest 2024 at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 5:01am
Event Date:
June 21, 2024 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the fun at the South Lake Tahoe Library as they kick start the summer season with a fun afternoon of games, crafts, food, and access to community resources.
Summer Fest 2024 takes place on Friday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event is for all ages.
For more information, please call the South Lake Tahoe Library at 530-573-31
A Foodie Review: Happy Hour Hot Shots visit Elements Eatery and Bar in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2024 - 8:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four long-time locals have started a new feature for South Tahoe Now. The "Happy Hour Hot Shots" will visit local eateries from time to time and report on their Happy Hour experiences in South Lake Tahoe.
Here is their first review!
Elements Eatery and Bar
This new spot is located at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Fremont Avenue. We visited on June 10, 2024, and it was a great experience! We had four entries, the nachos, Smashburger, Quesadillas, and tacos.
Douglas County School Board taps Ukiah man to be next superintendent
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2024 - 6:15pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In another marathon meeting, the Douglas County School Board selected its next leader, Angelo "Frankie" Alvarado by a vote of 4-3. As is the norm for the last 18 months, the divided board voted along the previously drawn lines - the "majority" of David Burns, Susan Jansen, Katherine Dickerson, and Doug Englekirk, and the "minority" of trustees Yvonne Wagstaff, Carey Kangas, and Linda Gilkerson.
Car wash and raffle to raise funds for Tahoe PAWS and TLC 4 Furry Friends
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2024 - 5:25pm
Event Date:
June 15, 2024 - 9:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A carwash, raffle, and swag sale on Saturday, June 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will raise funds for Tahoe PAWS and TLC 4 Furry Friends.
The all-volunteer organization provides invaluable support to pet owners in their time of street and need. Wendy Jones of Tahoe PAWS and her team offers expert search, rescue, recovery, and reunite services to anyone whose pet has run off, escaped, or misplaced themselves.
South Lake Tahoe community gathers to celebrate Momentum's premier on PBS
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2024 - 5:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.
Recipe Highlight: Grilled Peaches and Ice Cream
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2024 - 3:14pm
Juicy, delicious grilled peaches are an easy dessert to make on the grill. This is one of my favorite summer desserts because it only requires a few ingredients and is ready to serve in no time at all. Warm grilled fresh peaches with creamy cold ice cream is a simple, healthy dessert … the perfect end to a perfect Tahoe day!
2 large ripe peaches, sliced in half, pits removed
2 Tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. cinnamon
Honey to drizzle
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Sen. Padilla introduces bill to improve reservation process and experience on federal lands
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2024 - 3:09pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced legislation to expand access to nature for Americans, improve the visitor reservation process and experience on federal lands, including national parks, and enhance fee transparency. The Review and Evaluation of Strategies for Equal Reservations for Visitor Experiences (RESERVE) Federal Land Act received a hearing today in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR).
Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2024 - 2:37pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 30 2024 .
June 29, 2024 - 10:00am
June 30, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Get ready for a wild time as the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), Great Basin Institute (GBI), and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) host Wild Tahoe Weekend! Join them June 29-30, 2024, at Taylor Creek Visitor Center, just three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free family-friendly and fun event!
Kudos: Community meal sponsored by Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 9:23pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) is an organization of professional women whose goal is to enhance the lives of others, especially women and youth in the community. Through their signature fundraisers, the Mad Hatter Tea Party, online auction, and vacation raffles, the members raise funds to provide scholarships and recognition awards for local women and students and financially support numerous nonprofits.
Learn more about STR 3-cart system during next South Lake Tahoe Library program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 9:02pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Learn everything you need to know about the new South Tahoe Refuse garbage tote program at the next program offered by the South Lake Tahoe Library on June 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Catherine Howells from South Tahoe Refuse will be at the library to give an overview of the plan to transition to the new 3-cart system of collecting garbage, recycling, and yard waste.
She'll explain the new state law that was the impetus for South Tahoe Refuse to make the transition.
Day-use reservations planned for Sand Harbor State Park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 8:46pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Nevada Division of State Parks has announced they will roll out a pilot day-use reservation parking system at Sand Harbor State Park in mid-August before moving to a permanent system in 2025.
This new system aims to reduce traffic congestion on Highway 28, improve trip planning, and alleviate overcrowding at this beloved Lake Tahoe destination in Incline Village.
Public invited to South Lake Tahoe Flag Day Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 7:55pm
Event Date:
June 14, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local community is invited to the Flag Day Ceremony at the Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe. Community members and visitors are invited to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion at the Flag Day ceremony to properly dispose of American flags that are no longer serviceable.
The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Supervisors unanimously approve $1B budget
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 7:38pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During their Tuesday meeting, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget of $1.03 billion to fund the County’s programs and services for the coming year.
The budget is $74 million, seven percent less than last year’s adopted budget of $1.1 billion, and reflects all governmental funds, including special revenue funds, and excludes special districts and proprietary funds. $416 million of that amount is the County’s general fund which funds public safety and general government services.
South Tahoe High School seniors celebrate graduation at their elementary schools
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 6:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Buses left South Tahoe High School (STHS) Monday morning with a big mission to accomplish - delivering the graduating seniors back to where their education began in South Lake Tahoe.
This was the inaugural senior walk during graduation week in South Lake Tahoe, walking the halls in their cap and gown before doing the same across the STHS football field.
One by one, the seniors filed out of the buses onto the school grounds, greeted by cheers from the students and teachers at those elementary schools.
Emergency response to possible gas leak near South Tahoe High Stadium
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 2:37pm
UPDATE: The gas leak situation has been resolved near the South Tahoe High Stadium, and it is now safe. All first responders have been released.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a possible gas leak at the old Mt. Tallac High School next to the South Tahoe High School stadium. Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has evacuated the area. Emergency responders are on site and waiting for Southwest Gas to have the gas shut off.
Appleseed Academy now occupies the building with Mt. Tallac High moving to their new location at the Al Tahoe Education site.
