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Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awards 19 scholarships
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 12:18am
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded scholarships to a group of local students from South Tahoe High, George Whittell High, the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy and Lake Tahoe Community College. The club, serving the community since 1959, has given out over one-million dollars to local graduates over the years.
LTCC Foundation's rundraiser Taste of Gold goes virtual
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 12:54pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2020 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation is hosting its annual Taste of Gold fundraiser as a virtual event this year through July 18. Funds raised from this event support the Lake Tahoe College Promise program that provides up to three years of tuition-free college for eligible students of all ages, a free textbook lending library, and the Lake Tahoe Community College Food Pantry, which provides crucial nutrition and personal hygiene products to LTCC’s neediest students.
Local teen scholar invited to Delegation for Diplomacy in South Africa
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 5:31pm
Local teen and Lake Tahoe Community College student Laney Terrell has been invited by the International Scholar Laureate Program to join a delegation on International Relations & Diplomacy that will be traveling to South Africa in spring 2020.
"I am so excited for this opportunity to see how other democracies work and represent my Hometown," Terrell said.
Pedestrian killed in South Lake Tahoe hit-and-run collision
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 10:45pm
10/7 update: A 20-year-old college student went to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at 12:30 a.m. this morning, telling them he believed he was involved in the fatal hit-and-run. Marlon Cruz, a member of the Lake Tahoe Community College men's soccer team, was arrested after an investigation by SLTPD and interview with Cruz. The vehicle used in the hit-and-run has been located. For more updates and a statement from LTCC, visit http://southtahoenow.com/story/10/07/2019/man-arrested-fatal-hit-and-run-collision-south-lake-tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Chamber Candidate Forum to feature SLT Council and EDC Supervisor candidates
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 1:39pm
Event Date:
October 2, 2018 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a candidate's forum co-hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Tahoe Community College Student Senate on October 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the school's Student Lounge/Creekside Room.
Liberty Utilities awards scholarships to students in their communities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 3:24pm
Liberty Utilities has awarded scholarhips to students living within their service territory for the past six years. Awardees attend one of six high schools and one community college students.
The sixth annual group of awardees:
South Tahoe High School – David Holmes
Loyalton High School – Cassandra Garcia
Coleville High School – Crystal Lowe-Rasmussen
North Tahoe High School – Ryland Lubin
Portola High School – Eric Jacobsen
Truckee High School – Megan Burrill
Lake Tahoe Community College – Justin Pease
$126,000 in scholarships being awarded to 81 LTCC students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College is excited to present its annual scholarship awards to 81 deserving students at a special luncheon taking place on Friday, June 29 – the same day as the college’s graduation ceremony. The 2017/2018 academic year was a record-breaking year of scholarship fundraising for the LTCC Foundation, with generous donors supporting the granting of 120 awards amounting to more than $126,000.
Bijou Community School principal to receive LTCC Distinguished Alumni Award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 1:48pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2018 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Foundation is pleased to announce that Bijou Community School Principal Cindy Martinez is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2018, which she will receive at LTCC’s Commencement ceremony on Friday, June 29. Each year, the LTCC Foundation recognizes one special LTCC graduate to receive this prestigious award based on their exemplary achievements in academic, business, artistic or civic activities.
Fundraising account set up for South Lake Tahoe teen who broke neck
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 9:33pm
On May 28, 2018, 18-year-old Rocky Beaty of South Lake Tahoe suffered a trampoline accident that broke his neck and was transported by medical helicopter to Renown Medical Center in Reno.
Rocky, a student at Lake Tahoe Community College, remains hospitalized in Renown after breaking his C-6 and C-7. A bank account has been set up to cover medical expenses at El Dorado Savings due to mounting costs and unknown future care expenses but they do know it will be extensive.
SnowGlobe to stay with modifications to address concerns
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 1:25am
SnowGlobe will be returning to South Lake Tahoe in December, 2018, but it will be with some modifications to mitigate sound issues residents have as well as playfield concerns.
A majority of those speaking at Tuesday's City Council meeting said they are for SnowGlobe continuing, but 38 percent of those who spoke us gave a list of concerns they have from the popular three-day festival.
Lake Tahoe Community College student awarded car
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 6:10pm
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) student Marissa Smith was awarded a refurbished Subaru Thursday during a ceremony at the campus in South Lake Tahoe.
Marissa revealed an unparalleled sense of optimism and perseverance over some rather large life obstacles in an essay she submitted to the college. Dozens of other students also submitted essays but Marissa's caught the judge's attention due to the challenges she has had to hurdle.
SNC student's project brings new shed to Bijou Bike Park
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/24/2018 - 1:00am
Not all college seniors know what they'll be doing the day after they graduate, but Weston Park does.
The 23-year-old Sierra Nevada College student is majoring in sustainability with a focus on entrepreneurship. When he graduates in May he is committed to Tahoe Shed Company of South Lake Tahoe.
He has already hit the road running.
For Park's senior project he teamed up with Bret Hackett, owner of green builder Healthy Home Consultants and Tahoe Shed Company, to bring a new and secure shed to Bijou Bike Park.
Volunteers needed for USFS outdoor programs at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 1:06am
Are you a college student looking for an internship this winter? Are you a retired school teacher who misses your students or providing education? Or maybe you simply love the outdoors and want to be involved in your community?
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers to assist with their Winter Trek and Ski with a Ranger conservation education programs at Heavenly Mountain Resort from January through March 2018.
Liberty Utilities awards scholarships to students at LTCC, STHS and more
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 5:38pm
Liberty Utilities has announced the winners of its annual high school and community college scholarships for students living within the utility’s service territory. This is the fifth consecutive year that Liberty has provided these awards.
South Tahoe High School – Emily Doyle
Loyalton High School – Sequoia Bergstrom
Douglas High School – Hunter Celio
Coleville High School – Slone McCann
North Tahoe High School – Lionel Pascal
Portola High School – Christina Silva
Truckee High School – Julia Meyer
Lake Tahoe Community College – Hannah Brown
USFS looking for volunteers for Winter Trek snowshoe program at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 3:45pm
Are you a college student looking to intern for the winter? Are you a retired school teacher but miss your students, love to snowshoe and want to give back to the community? Or maybe you simply love the outdoors and working with children and want to be involved in your community. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is seeking volunteers to assist with the 2017 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program that begins January 2017, at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Mountain Resort Television: City in 60 and LTCC Art Show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 6:06pmMountain Resort Television's segment, the City in 60 - learn about promotion opportunities at the airport. Also, stop by the Lake Tahoe Community College student art show.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals to host town hall meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 6:42pm
Event Date:
April 20, 2016 - 6:00pm
The inaugural Tahoe Town Hall will be hosted by the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) on Wednesday, April 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Student Center.
This free community event will cover local ordinances that impact residents and TRYP invites all to attend to learn the facts and openly answer questions concerning issues in our community and its progress.
Everyone will have an opportunity to ask questions, and they can even be submitted here prior to the event.
Maddie Bowman wins Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix at Park City
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 5:52pm
Just a week after winning her fourth-straight X Games gold medal in women's halfpipe, South Lake Tahoe's Maddie Bowman has struck gold again, this time at the Visa U.S. Grand Prix in Park City.
The American freeskiing halfpipe star and Westminster College student nailed her third and final run in Firday, earning a 89.80 to top Japan's Ayana Onozuka.
Onozuka's first run of 88.80 set the pace for the day, but then Maddie used her newly-learned switch-900 trick to lead her to victory.
Local author releases new book, holding launch in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 8:44am
Event Date:
November 7, 2015 - 4:00pm
Lake Tahoe author Jennifer Quashnick will be launching her newest book "Sierra Nevada River of Lies" at Bonafide Books in Meyers on November 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Her newest book is the second one in Quashnick's Mountaingirl series which was started off by "Sierra Nevada Trail of Murder."
A description of the newest story: An offer to help someone in need leaves Rachel Winters and her friends in the killer’s sights as they slowly unravel a multi-layered scheme for profit. Meanwhile, a discovery about Luke Reed’s long-lost family threatens them both.
Missing Sierra Nevada College student safe and back at school
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 10:06pm
Update 7 a.m. 10/14/15:
Dianne Thacher is no longer missing and returned to her dorm room at Sierra Nevada College Tuesday afternoon. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that she is safe, not injured and that there was no foul play associated with her disappearance.
Liberty Utilities awards scholarships to seven students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 5:22pm
Liberty Utilities has announced the winners of their annual high school and community college scholarships for students living within the utility’s service territory.
South Tahoe High School – Priya Patel
Loyalton High School – Cheyenne Little
Coleville High School – Joel Gomez
North Tahoe High School – Johanna Gur
Portola High School – Saul Juarez
Truckee High School – Aaron Kuyper
Lake Tahoe Community College – Antonio Benitez
Give Where You Live this Thursday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 7:12pm
Give Where You Live! is a 24-hour giving challenge coordinated by the El Dorado Community Foundation. This year's day long giving day is Thursday, April 23, 2015.
“We have approximately 70 nonprofits participating in the event this year. Each nonprofit will have its own website presence to highlight a particular need or needs for which it is focusing giving dollars, as well as more information about the organization in general,” said Megan Buchanan, donor services coordinator at the foundation.
“Laramie Project: 10 Years Later” Coming to Lake Tahoe Community College in November
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/03/2013 - 10:55pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day on the 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 of November until Sat Nov 23 2013 except Sun Nov 17 2013, Mon Nov 18 2013, Tue Nov 19 2013, Wed Nov 20 2013.
November 15, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 16, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 21, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 22, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 23, 2013 - 7:30pm
How does a community deal with and recover from a tragedy that shocked the entire world? This November, the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Theatre Arts Department will explore that question in its production of “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” by Moisés Kaufman, Stephen Belber, Leigh Fondakowski, and Greg Pierotti. The play seeks to understand a town that is forced to cope with the aftermath of a brutal hate crime, while also facing their own biases and fears under the media spotlight.
Casting Call for LTCC’s Fall Production of 'The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later'
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/12/2013 - 12:34pm
Event Date:
September 24, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department will be holding auditions for its fall theatre production of “The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later” on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the college’s Duke Theatre.
This production commemorates the 15th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death. Several events will be presented at the college in association with this production, including a screening of the brand new documentary film, “Matthew Shepard is a Friend of Mine.”
Lawmaker seeks guidance on Brianna's Law
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 10:52amBrianna's Law, which was sought approval after the January 2008 kidnapping, rape and murder of college student Brianna Denison is back up for discussion in the upcoming legislative session and fres...
Final 3 set at WSOP, to play for $8.53M crown
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 10:08amTwo poker professionals and a college student have topped nearly 6,600 competitors at the World Series of Poker and are one card session away from poker's richest prize - an $8.53 million crown.Ari...
Meet Lake Tahoe Community College student artist Ashley Pfister
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 1:15pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2012 - 2:00pm
Ashley Pfister has art in her blood. Pfister grew up in a small Connecticut town. From an early age Pfister enjoyed building things with her father and spending time outdoors. Her artistic imagination led to an early career in mud pies and mud Easter eggs, which she hid around the neighborhood for other kids to find.
Tiniest babies are growing up healthy despite odds
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 6:00amCHICAGO - One is a healthy first-grader, the other an honors college student majoring in psychology. Once the tiniest babies ever born, both girls are thriving, despite long odds when they enter...
Tiniest babies are growing up healthy despite odds
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 6:00amCHICAGO - One is a healthy first-grader, the other an honors college student majoring in psychology. Once the tiniest babies ever born, both girls are thriving, despite long odds when they enter...
Movie Review: 'On Top of the Hood' shows ski filmmaker Sammy Carlson can do it all
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 11:10pm
By Josh Swallow
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.- As we begin to prepare for this upcoming winter, it is no surprise to any Sierra Nevada College student that the ski and snowboard season is right around the corner. With this time of the year brings the beginning of incredible ski films that keep everyone entertained once off the slopes.
Disc Golf Comes To Incline Village
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 4:37pmBy Mitch Wiseman
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – There is a growing sport sweeping the nation and it is making its way to Incline Village. Disc golf will be the newest addition to the abundance of recreational activities in the Incline area. With courses already in nearby Truckee, Kings Beach, and South Lake, Incline Village will be the newest course to grace the presence of these already popular courses.
