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New forestry program headed to Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new Forestry Education and Job Placement program is heading to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in South Lake Tahoe.
To get things started, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board awarded the college a $351,000 grant and $480,000 was received from CAL Fire’s Forest Health Grant Program. LTCC has hired Kim Carr as their contracted consultant on the project and she helped write the grants and secure funding for the new avenue of education in South Lake Tahoe. She is bringing 30 years of forestry and environmental experience to the college.
Barton earns second Blue Distinction® Center designation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Memorial Hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee & Hip Replacement. Solidifying a legacy of orthopedic care in the Lake Tahoe region, this national certification marks Barton’s expertise in delivering high-quality medical services and better patient outcomes with knee and hip replacement surgeries.
Beloved South Lake Tahoe teacher retires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 11:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past 27 years, Frank Kovac has been with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).
When he landed in South Lake Tahoe Kovac already had spent time teaching at Fairfax High School, Emerson Junior High, James Rutter Middle School, and Paul Revere Middle School, but he found his niche beginning locally at South Tahoe Middle School.
After one year at STMS Kovac took the position as athletics and activities director at South Tahoe High School (STHS), a position he held for five years.
EDCOE's Dina Gentry wins national award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 6:10am
El Dorado County Office of Education’s (EDCOE) Communications Director, Dina Gentry has been awarded the prestigious “35 Under 35” Award the National School Public Relations Association.
WASC visit at South Tahoe High a success
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 2:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their mid-cycle review of South Tahoe High School (STHS) the visiting committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) provided the school with positive feedback on all they are accomplishing at the school.
"Students and families feel safe on the campus and have multiple opportunities for connectedness to the school," said the committee in their report. "The facility is kept clean and safe from accidents. An SRO (student resource officer), social worker and empathy training has made the campus a friendly place for students and staff."
Column: Medical fellowships and residencies elevate care at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 10:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Behind the scenes at Barton Health is a thriving culture of teaching and learning through specialized fellowship and medical residency programs. Just as Lake Tahoe attracts visitors from around the world, these programs attract doctors from around the world to gain experience in their medical specialty. By facilitating a constant exchange of experience and new practices, fellowship and residency programs elevate the clinical environment for Barton physicians and enhance quality care for patients.
Lake Tahoe Community College selects new Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Donna Sohan, the new Director of Institutional Effectiveness, who joined the campus administration in early July after a national search.
LTCC Superintendent/President Jeff DeFranco said, “Dr. Sohan fills a critical role for the college. She has worked extensively with both four-year and community colleges and brings to LTCC the essential experience in generating, analyzing and utilizing data effectively necessary to support the full range of institutional decision-making.”
South Tahoe High gets good news - Fully accredited until 2022
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 6:00pm
South Tahoe High School received great news from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Commission with confirmation that the school is fully accredited through June 2022. When the accreditation team left the campus in March they had nothing but glowing reports for the staff and school, but the final decision was mailed to the school May 3.
Glowing reviews for South Tahoe High as accreditation team finishes visit
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 5:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The three member visiting accreditation committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) finished up their review at South Tahoe High School (STHS) today, parting with very positive comments about their experience.
"It is amazing what I've seen in two years," said Cheryl Townsend, Director of The Reach School in Sebastapol, Calif., and the only member of the accreditation team that originally reviewed the school in 2016. "There is a great level of intensity and quality at this school, give yourselves a hand."
LTCC raises their bond grade to AA
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/14/2018 - 11:15pm
After receiving high marks for a second time from both Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Financial Services and Moody’s Investor Service in their bond ratings reports, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is ready to issue its second set of bonds for sale with the Measure F general obligation bond.
LTCC accreditation extended for 7 more years
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 2:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has just received the highest level of accreditation possible from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC). The commission reaffirmed the college’s accreditation for seven years on the basis of a comprehensive evaluation. This reaffirmation puts the college in excellent standing until its next full accreditation review in Fall 2024.
Parent involvement and new focus key to WASC accreditation at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/28/2018 - 5:13pm
When the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) didn't give South Tahoe High the results on their accreditation they wanted in 2016, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and high school staff set on a path to change those results in 2018.
The high school was given a two-year probationary accreditation instead of the desired six year accreditation and they will be reevaluated this March when a new WASC team returns to South Tahoe High School (STHS).
Lake Tahoe Community College shines during accreditation team visit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 12:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The accreditation team visiting Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) left town Thursday, but not before speaking to a gathering of the school's administration, staff, students, board members and community partners.
"You guys do a great job," said Mike Claire, President at College of San Mateo and leader of the visiting accreditation team from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). "We have never found a college more well prepared than LTCC."
Opinion: LTUSD Board celebrates student successes; Looks to address challenges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 8:22pm
It is that time of year again. It is time for the youth in our beautiful community to take the big plunge. We, the members of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education wish to congratulate each and every member of South Tahoe High School and Mount Tallac High School class of 2017 for all their hard work, not just for the last 4 years, but for the last 12. We are deeply proud of our seniors, and we hope that moving forward you never forget the closeness and care of a community like South Lake Tahoe.
LTUSD has WASC plans and updates for South Tahoe High on website
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 5:56pm
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) didn't give South Tahoe High and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) the results expected after a WASC accreditation team visited South Lake Tahoe in the Spring of 2016.
Instead of an expected six-year term they received a two-year accreditation which goes through June of 2018. On March 19 and 20 of that year a team of educators will return to the campus and evaluate recommended changes.
South Tahoe High well on way to keeping accreditation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 9:07pm
South Tahoe High School is still an accredited school. That was the message given during Tuesday's meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees as staff updated them on their ongoing efforts to hit the targets set for the next visit by Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) in March of 2018.
Several parents have voiced their concerns that students aren't getting in the colleges of their choice due to the school's status.
Douglas County is state's first Emergency Fire Dispatch Accredited Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 9:59pm
Douglas County 911 Emergency Services was approved as an approved as an Emergency Fire Dispatch Center of Excellence on March 17, 2017 by the Board of Accreditation of the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED), the first in the state of the Nevada and the 36th such center in the world.
They are also the first dual accredited Fire and Medical accredited center in Nevada.
LTUSD accepts South Tahoe High Principal's resignation, search begins for replacement
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 3:00pm
This story has been updated 3/16/17.
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board formally accepted the resignation of Chad Houck, the principal of South Tahoe High during their Tuesday night meeting, though word of the upcoming change in leadership had been circulating for weeks.
"Chad will be seeking other opportunities," said LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Jim Tarwater.
The popular principal has received a lot of support from parents, the community and staff.
Jeff DeFranco selected as next LTCC superintendent/president
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:06am
Jeff DeFranco will become the fifth superintendent/president of Lake Tahoe Community College on February 1, 2016, succeeding Dr. Kindred Murillo who is leaving to take the same position at Southwestern College in Chula Vista.
The LTCC Board of Trustees announced their selection at Tuesday's board meeting. DeFranco is currently the school's vice president of administrative services, a job he has held since 2012.
"This is very surreal," DeFranco said as he addressed the trustees after the announcement. "It's a dream come true."
South Tahoe High celebrates Common Core, new scoreboard and revived energy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/15/2016 - 9:37pm
Social media was abuzz this week as South Tahoe High came is as the seventh most beautiful high school campus in the State of California according to the Texas based national driver's education company, Aceable.
Anne Davidson tosses hat into ring for run at LTUSD School Board seat
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2016 - 9:11am
Dr. Annie Davidson filed Thursday to run for school board member of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District serving Trustee Area 1.
LTUSD appeals South Tahoe High accreditation results
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 1:36pm
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) didn't give South Tahoe High the results the school was expecting after the recent visit by the group's visiting accreditation committee, so they have begun the appeal process.
After the committee left South Tahoe High, they told Principal Chad Houck they were impressed with what they saw, so a recommendation for the school to be placed on a two-year probationary accreditation caught Houck and other school district leaders by surprise and was contrary to what they led him to believe while they were in South Lake Tahoe.
Barton Health and the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program gets national accreditation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 6:05pm
The American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has identified Barton Health, in conjunction with their Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship program, as an accredited Graduate Medical Education institution.
New scam targeting seniors who served in the military
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 8:59pm
A consumer alert has been issued regarding scams targeting seniors who served in the military and their survivors.
“California’s veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices to keep our nation safe and uphold our most sacred values and freedoms,” said Attorney General Kamala Harris. “Sadly, many of our senior veterans are being targeted by scam artists seeking to take advantage of them for a quick profit. My office will continue to protect our veterans and ensure that predators who seek to profit from their service are held accountable.”
LTCC Accreditation Reaffirmed at Highest Level Possible
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 8:49pm
Lake Tahoe Community College recently received the highest level of accreditation possible from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). That puts the college in great standing until its next comprehensive accreditation review in October 2017.
Barton Memorial Recognized as Top Performing Hospital
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 10:17pm
Barton Memorial Hospital announced today it has been identified as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission. According to The Joint Commission report released on November 13, Barton Hospital is one of 1,224 hospitals that achieved the 2013 Top Performer distinction.
LTCC Tapped to Join CA Community Colleges Online Education Initiative
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 10:24pm
Lake Tahoe Community College has been chosen by the California Community Colleges’ Online Education Initiative (OEI) as one of eight colleges that will participate in the OEI’s full pilot launch, slated to take place from Fall 2014 through Spring 2016. LTCC was selected based on a number of criteria, including its accreditation standing, its well-established online degree programs, and its well-established professional development program to assist faculty with online education-oriented services and course design.
Barton’s Medical Imaging Earns ACR Accreditation and Gold Seal of Approval
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 10:44pm
The Medical Imaging Department at Barton Health has been awarded a three year term of accreditation by the American College of Radiology as well as the Gold Seal.
“Our radiology staff and facilities have endured a rigorous review process to confirm our medical excellence,” says Tom Davis, Barton’s director of Medical Imaging. “We are very fortunate to have a team of radiologists and staff who are both state and nationally certified and among the most elite in their field.”
Roots and Wings Preschool at Kahle Community Center Earns Five Star Rating
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:15pm
Roots and Wings Preschool is the first preschool in the state of Nevada to earn a five star rating from the state's quality review program, Silver State Stars.
The preschool is located at the Kahle Community Center in Stateline, Nevada.
Douglas County Sheriff Candidate Dave Brady: Our Quality of Life is Being Threatened
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 10:54pm
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for Douglas County Sheriff. We will be posting them in the order received. This is the second of three to be received.
1. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department?
Accrediting Commission validates Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 7:26pmLake Tahoe Community College was informed Wednesday by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges that the college has addressed the visiting team recommendations from October 2012 in the accreditation Follow-Up Report.
The ACCJC required LTCC resolve five recommendations following the last college self-study, which was completed in October of 2011.
Lake Tahoe Community College accreditation status reaffirmed
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 7:19pmLake Tahoe Community College received notice today from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges accrediting commission that the college's accreditation is being reaffirmed.
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:55am
By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
