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Meet and greet with Douglas County Superintendent candidates Monday
News - Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 10:10pm

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Two finalists for the open Douglas County School District superintendent position will be part of a "Meet and Greet" on Monday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Douglas High School rooms 201 and 203.

Candidates Patrick Peters and "Frankie" Alvarado will be on hand to meet with the public, participate in discussions, and talk about their plans for the District.

Profiles on Progress: New and upcoming bike paths
Outdoors - Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 8:29pm
TRPA

The Tahoe Trail will be a continuous bicycle and walking path envisioned to circle the lake. With the work of many partners, several critical segments have been completed, but more sections are needed to connect it all.

Since 1997, Environmental Improvement Program partners have constructed or improved 198 miles of bicycle and pedestrian trails.

Check out some of the great Tahoe paths recently constructed or in the works:

Recently Completed:

The 4th annual Educational Kids Fair at Fourth Ward School in Virginia City
Lifestyle - Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 7:43pm

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. - The 4th annual Educational Kids Fair at the Fourth Ward School in Virginia City is coming up on Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A great day at the Museum for the whole family! Free for kids of all ages. Admission for parents and guardians is $7.

Enjoy arts & crafts, engaging activities, including printmaking, calligraphy, gold panning, and a dress-up photo booth, and interacting with several local organizations and artisans.

The Fourth Ward School is located at 537 S. C. Street.

Colin Jost to take the stage at Tahoe Blue Event Center during American Century Championship
Lifestyle - Friday, June 7, 2024 - 10:17pm

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Colin Jost is participating in the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe in July, and he will be taking the stage that weekend at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 8:30 p.m.

Presales start Tuesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. PT, and the general on-sale begins Wednesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com.

Colin Jost is a writer, performer, and author who is best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live." He started writing for "SNL" in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of the show’s "Weekend Update" since 2014.

City of South Lake Tahoe seeks public feedback as they launch Participatory Budget Ballot:
News - Friday, June 7, 2024 - 9:43pm
News Release

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe has announced the launch of its Participatory Budgeting Ballot, an initiative aimed at empowering citizens to directly influence the allocation of public funds within the community. Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that allows residents to decide how to spend part of a public budget. It provides an opportunity for citizens to engage directly in budget decision-making, prioritize community needs, and collaborate with local government to implement solutions.

Kudos: Thanks to The Hangar for hosting local Special Olympic bocce practices
Community - Friday, June 7, 2024 - 9:27pm

The South Lake Tahoe Special Olympians would like to thank The Hangar Taproom for sharing their bocce courts as athletes practice for upcoming tournaments in July. The Hangar graciously hosts the athletes, coaches, and families every Wednesday from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Summer Craft Markets scheduled for South Lake Brewing Company
Lifestyle - Friday, June 7, 2024 - 12:51pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Shop for handmade crafts, art, and goods from a variety of local vendors outside this summer in South Lake Tahoe at South Lake Brewing Company. Stop by their Beer Garden for Summer Craft Markets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on three Sundays during the summer: June 9, July 14, and August 11.

Different vendors and food trucks will be present for each date. Visit southlakebeer.com for details. If you'd like to be a vendor, please email support@southlakebeer.com.

Wilder than Wild movie screening, food, prizes and fire panel tonight
Community - Friday, June 7, 2024 - 1:46pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is hosting a movie premier event at Lake Tahoe Community College on Friday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Duket Theatre.

The documentary Wilder than Wild was four years in the making and reveals how fire suppression and climate change have exposed our forests and wildland-urban landscapes to large, high-intensity wildfires - and explores strategies to mitigate the impact of these fires.

Following the movie will be a panel discussion with questions and answers on wildfire-related topics.

WWII Veteran John J. Cristando ~ March 16, 1926 - June 3, 2024
Obituaries - Friday, June 7, 2024 - 12:42pm

A well-loved fixture in South Lake Tahoe for the last 58 years, John J. Cristando, sadly passed away on Monday, June 3 at the age of 98. A man who was very proud of being in the European Theater in World War II, John had originally planned on being in France for the 80th-anniversary ceremony of D-Day in Normandy after he was chosen to attend, but health kept him at Lake Tahoe.

Community Clean Up Day Saturday
Community - Friday, June 7, 2024 - 11:27am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long-awaited annual cleanup day in South Lake Tahoe has been scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Clean Tahoe will be holding the day-long event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fondly known as $5 Dump Day, dispose of unwanted items for just $5 per carload. Residential loads only. Nevada residents are charged $10 per load as are pick-up trucks and trailers. UHauls and oversized trucks are priced by size.

Tryouts next week for Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe after-school competitive soccer team
Sports - Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 10:16pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is continuing its after-school competitive soccer program for the next season, August 2024-July 2025 season. Tryouts will be held June 11-13:

Tuesday, June 11 for girls with birth years 2011/12/13/14/15
Wednesday, June 12 for boys with birth years 2011/12/13/14/15
Thursday, June 13 is make-up day

Tryouts will be held on the Bijou Elementary Front Field from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The school is located at 3501 Spruce Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.

Pioneer Trail understory burn scheduled for June 9-11
News - Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 9:31pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In coordination with the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT), the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), is scheduled to conduct an understory prescribed fire on approximately 46 acres near South Lake Tahoe beginning Sunday, June 9, 2024, and continuing through Tuesday, June 11.

If conditions and weather are favorable, the burn will take place on the southeast side of Pioneer Trail between Susquehana Drive and Golden Bear Trail.

TAMBA to host 12th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival
Outdoors - Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 7:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), in conjunction with The Divided Sky and South Lake Brewing Company, is hosting the 12th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2024.

The weekend-long event will kick off with a mountain bike Demo Day at Corral Trail on Saturday, June 22. Registered riders will have the chance to try a range of bikes from participating brands including Specialized, Trek, Intense, Cannondale, Yeti, GasGas, and Husqvarna, and enjoy exclusive shuttles to Corral Trail.

Getting Ready for School - free program for new TK and K students and their caregivers
Community - Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 6:30am

Getting Ready for School - free program for new TK and K students and their caregivers.

- Practicing academic and social-emotional skills
- Different activities at each session
- Healthy snack for children

Please join us for one or all sessions. They will be held at the Family Resource Center, 3501-B Spruce Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.

Mondays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

June 17 & 24
July 1 & 29
August 5 & 12

It will help us plan if you registered by scanning the QR code on the program flyer or using this link: https://edcoe.my.site.com/hubs/hubform

Pop UpThrift Shop for Live Violence Free, donations accepted this week
Community - Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 6:36am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Live Violence Free is hosting a Pop-Up Thrift Shop on June 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the American Legion parking lot. Discover gently used clothing, household items, and more, all while supporting a great cause! Enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks as you shop.

LVF is accepting gently used clothing, household items, electronics, tools, and sports equipment for the event. Donations can be dropped off at the nonprofit's office on June 7/8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Live Violence Free is located at 2941 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Art League Summer Art Show opening Friday
News - Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 6:21am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Art League is hosting an opening reception to mark the opening of its Summer Art Show this Friday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Stop by and check out the new art and meet the artists. Refreshments/light appetizers will be served.

Also, Allen Graybill will have several live demonstrations of his intricate gourd work throughout the summer. The first two will be on Friday, June 21 and Friday, June 28 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Tahoe Art League gallery is located at 3062 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Music in the Park starts June 7 with Trey Stone Band
Lifestyle - Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 6:01am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2024 Summer Concert Series Music in the Park starts on Friday, June 7, and ends on September 20. The concerts are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tahoe Paradise Park.

The Line-up

JUNE 7TH - TREY STONE BAND
JUNE 28TH - BOOT JUICE
JULY I9TH - SIMON KURTH & FRIENDS
AUGUST 9TH - CB RADIO
AUGUST 30TH - BISON
SEPTEMBER 20TH - JELLY BREAD

The concerts are free but donations area accepted.

For more information, visit https://www.meyersmtnmarket.org/music-in-the-park.

Kudos: Tahoe Valley Elementary staff thanks community
News - Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 6:06am

We are truly grateful for the unwavering support and generosity shown by our South Lake Tahoe business community. Their donations have not only helped us provide a better learning environment for our students at Tahoe Valley Elementary School, but have also strengthened the bond between our school and the local businesses. Your kind contributions have benefited the staff and students in many ways. We are proud to be part of such a caring and compassionate community.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our staff and students.

Sincerely,

Judge Eddie T. Keller ~ June 6, 1941 - May 4, 2024
Obituaries - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 9:29pm

When Judge Eddie T. Keller died unexpectedly on May 4, 2024, he left behind volumes of memories and a treasure trove full of family, friends, and colleagues. A legend in legal circles, the former Assistant Presiding Judge Keller served in the courts on both the east and west slopes of El Dorado County and for years in the California Attorney General's Office.

Retired Judge Suzanne Kingsbury said Keller was a man of great integrity and intellect. She said, "He helped improve access to the court system and the delivery of justice."

Douglas School Board controversies: Joey Gilbert tweeting during meetings, a trustee criticized for using 'r' slur
News - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 8:49pm
By Kelsey Penrose, CarsonNow.org

More controversies are coming out of the May 21 Douglas County School Board and this time one of the issues isn’t what’s happening at the meetings, but rather, what isn’t.

Attendees of the meetings have pointed out that the board’s attorney, Joey Gilbert, spends time on his phone during the school board meetings during which he is paid $325 an hour.

Gilbert is a fan of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with hundreds of tweets and re-tweets on his profile each month.

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