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Weidinger PR wins three Silver Spike awards
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 7:40pm
Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations was recognized with three awards for various campaigns at the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter Silver Spikes Awards, Nov. 17 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno.
Weidinger PR received awards for each of its three entries: one Silver Spike and two Awards of Excellence.
The firm won the Silver Spike award in the category, Special Events and Observances, 1 or 2 Days, for their planning of the Edgewood Tahoe Lodge groundbreaking.
A different type of highway now links Monterey and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 8:56am
DRIVETHEARC, a corridor of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations spanning from Monterey to Lake Tahoe, broke ground today with a ribbon cutting ceremony in El Dorado Hills, Calif.
The new EV travel highway is the result of an agreement between the State of California and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan's largest public research and development company.
Also in this partnership is the Nissan Motor Co., Nissan North America, Kanematsu and EVgo.
Meeting held to help local employers with new federal overtime rule
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 12:16am
Event Date:
November 16, 2016 - 12:00pm
A new federal law goes into effect on December 1 that entitles salaried employees to get overtime pay if they make less than $47,476 per year. To help people understand this change they are holding a lunchtime workshop on Wednesday, November 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Tahoe Mountain Lab.
According to the White House, an estimated 4.2 million white collar workers will become entitled to overtime pay when they work extra hours as a result of the new rule, and wages for workers will increase by $12 billion over the next 10 years.
SLT City Council candidate Tamara Wallace
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:33pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Tamara Wallace, 46, Retired Businesswoman/Chamber Exec
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
I-580 and Eastlake reopen as Little Valley Fire burns 2,000 acres; 19 homes burn
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 7:31am
UPDATE 1:00PM 10/15/16: The Little Valley Fire in Washoe Valley has now burned 3,460 acres with 5 percent containment. Four injuries due to smoke inhalation have been reported.
The Sierra Front Type III Incident Management Team reports that 22 residences and 17-outbuildings have been destroyed. 500 structures are still under threat.
Interstate 580 is open in both directions, as is old U.S. Highway 395. Franktown Road, the area where most of the home damage is, remains closed.
Workshop offered by author of "60 Minute Strategic Plan"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/13/2016 - 8:21pm
Event Date:
October 26, 2016 - 2:00pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of South Lake Tahoe, is offering a workshop entitled 60 Minute Strategic Plan: Learn How to Solve Your Strategic Issues Quickly and Make Better Decisions Faster on October 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fan Appreciation and Latino Heritage Days celebrated at LTCC
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 8:04pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2016 - 4:00pm
The entire South Shore community is invited to Lake Tahoe Community College’s campus on Friday, October 7 for several fun and free events that are family friendly.
It’s Fan Appreciation Day out on LTCC’s brand-new soccer field, where the Coyote men’s and women’s soccer teams will face off against conference rivals Lassen Community College at 2 p.m. (women) and 4 p.m. (men). Snacks, beverages, fun games, prizes, and free Coyote swag will be plentiful, so head out and see LTCC’s world-class new field and cheer on the LTCC Coyotes to victory.
Public input sought on Mental Health Services Act
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2016 - 7:20pm
In the 2004 California election, voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), mandating a one percent increase in income taxes for individuals with incomes over $1 million to expand mental health services. The MHSA funds mental health services that are "recovery and resiliency" focused to children and their families, transitional age youth, adults and older adults. MHSA programs must provide integrated service experiences that are client and family driven, wellness, recovery and resilience focused, culturally competent, and include community collaboration.
Low-cost flu vaccine clinics to start in South Lake Tahoe September 28
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2016 - 9:38pm
Low-cost community flu vaccination clinics will start in South Lake Tahoe on September 28 and on October 5 on the West Slope.
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Nursing will be conducting the clinics through mid-November for just $10 per vaccine. No one will be denied service due to inability to pay.
President Obama urges all to protect the national treasure, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 9:24pm
"I've never been here," President Obama told the crowd at the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Wednesday. "Its not that I didn't want to come, but nobody invited me."
The President said he'd be sure to be back. "I'll be coming here more often through my transportation won't be as nice," the President said to a crowd appreciative of his humor.
"I'll be back not because its beautiful, not just because Godfather II happens to be my favorite movie, but because this place is spectacular because its one of the highest, deepest, purest lakes in the world," said the President.
Safety concerns along Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner to be addressed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 8:21pm
The stretch of Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner Summit (known as the corridor) will be looked at in the near future to address numerous safety concerns from cars parked on the side to unsafe intersections.
At the last meeting of the Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors, several residents spoke up about safety, and offered several ideas to correct the issues.
Douglas County to hold public meetings to discuss stormwater issues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 2:24pm
Douglas County is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to discuss stormwater issues specific to geographic areas in Douglas County and to explain how a stormwater management program and utility fee might work. A presentation will be given at each meeting and will include recommendations from the Citizen’s Flood Task Force, examples of how a stormwater management program could work, and staff will be collecting public input.
Think and act locally and globally focus of TedX South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2016 - 4:00pm
South Lake Tahoe is opening doors for a new venture with TEDx, hosting the inaugural TEDxSouthLakeTahoe event on October 5, 2016 at The Loft in Heavenly Village from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
A local, independently organized event, TEDxSouthLakeTahoe is striving to create an environment which inspires individuals to think and engage on both a community and global scale, much like what is expected from the popular phenomenon of TED.
Mark Mulder repeats as American Century Golf Champion
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2016 - 8:05pm
On Sunday, former MLB pitcher Mark Mulder became the first back-to-back winner at the American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe since Rick Rhoden accomplished the feat in 2008 and 2009.
Coming from 5 points off the lead on Saturday, Mulder won the annual championship by 5 with the Modified Stableford scoring they use in the tournament. Second place finisher, tennis player Mardy Fish, missed a 12-foot putt for eagle on the 18th hole which would have forced a playoff.
Mulder takes home a trophy and $125,000 for his efforts. Fish, $60,000.
"Golf junkie" Steph Curry returns to celebrity golf tournament
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 9:20pm
A self proclaimed golf junkie, NBA Most Valuable Player and Golden State Warrior Steph Curry, is enjoying his return to Lake Tahoe to golf in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe. This, his second visit to the tournament is special as he is playing with his dad, retired NBA player Dell Curry.
The Ridge Tahoe Says "I Do" to $2 million renovated wedding and event center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 4:57pm
The Ridge Tahoe resort at the top of Kingsbury Grade has expanded their wedding and conference capabilities for the newly renovated 3,700 square foot Castle Rock Event Space. The rustic Tahoe mountain venue has expanded its Clubhouse by 2,300 square feet, added two state of the art meeting rooms highlighted by architectural details including complementary natural wood decor, 16-foot high ceilings, and large windows allowing for natural ambient light.
Gorman leaves Tahoe Chamber to pursue new business
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 7:02pm
She's been a Regional Director with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, PR and Marketing with Kautz Irontstone Vineyards and Banquet and Conference Manager at Copper Mountain Resort. She earned a Doctor of Law degree, and, for what most in South Lake Tahoe know her as, she's been the Executive Director of the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce. As of today, she's left the Chamber and is now preparing for a new career in coaching, leadership and training.
Central California near Lake Isabella has burned 43,460 acres, destroyed 150 homes, killed two
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 6:31pm
3:00 p.m. update 6/29: Rain showers in the mountains above Bakersfield have helped fire fighters gain control of the Erskine Fire which has now consumed 46,684 acres near Lake Isabella.
The 1,743 firefighters at the scene have a containment line around 60 percent of the fire.
There are currently no evacuations in place and a re-entry plan has been established. 257 homes were destroyed with another 17 damaged.
Two day celebration of art, food and wine in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 8:11am
Event Date:
May 21, 2016 (All day)
The Beach Retreat and Lodge will be the spot this weekend for the inaugural "Taste of Tahoe." The two-day event, May 20-21, will include an art show, wine tasting and food pairing.
On Friday, May 20, the event is kicked off with the Art Show and Wine Tasting event in the hotel's new conference center and it will wrap up with a Pairings Dinner on Saturday created by their chef, Garrett Florea, and Crystal Basin Winery.
Tahoe Mountain Lab provides unique work situation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 8:03pm
While the official grand opening isn't until May 26, the doors have opened and office spaces are filling up at the new Tahoe Mountain Lab in South Lake Tahoe. What was once the Tahoe Daily Tribune offices on Lake Tahoe Blvd. is now home to 24 private offices, shared work spaces, tables and desks as well as the local paper's new office.
Celebrities teeing up for Gene Upshaw Golf Tournament
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 10:08pm
NFL Hall of Famers, former Major League Baseball players and other sports celebrities will gather July 17-18 to once again pay tribute to the former Oakland Raider at the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at the Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club in Truckee, Calif.
Upshaw, who often played in the Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 at Tahoe Forest Hospital.
Free kid's soccer tournament at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 7:38pm
Event Date:
May 1, 2016 - 9:00am
Lake Tahoe Community College is hosting a free children’s soccer tournament on Sunday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Playfield next to the college's Physical Education building. Children from kindergarten through 5th grade, of all playing abilities are welcome to participate.
New restaurant industry group forms on the South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 11:51am
Event Date:
April 27, 2016 (All day) A new group has formed on the South Shore, one that will focus on the promotion and success of local restaurants. Membership is open to any local restaurant owner or manager. They meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Tahoe Chamber's conference room, for now.
Location
Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50
Stateline, NV
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 32.8704" W
See map: Google Maps
Wayne Allen Huntsman may change not guilty plea in starting King Fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 8:21pm
Wayne Allen Huntsman, the man charged with starting the 2014 King Fire that burned 97,700 acres in El Dorado County, will appear in court on Friday, but the day may hold more than just his pre-trial conference.
Make Tahoe Work for You Summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 10:02am
Event Date:
May 6, 2016 - 10:00am Lake Tahoe’s beauty sets it apart from other world-class destinations – and so do its challenges. Seasonality, low-wage jobs, environmental sensitivities, and regulatory requirements for businesses sometimes make throwing in the towel seem like a more viable option than making Tahoe work for us or our businesses.
The Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2016 will hosting an all-day summit on May 6 that will provide participants with the tools needed to make Tahoe work for everyone.
Location
Harrah's
15 US-50
Stateline, NV 89449
United States
38° 57' 34.6248" N, 119° 56' 26.5524" W
See map: Google Maps
New Stanford coach, South Tahoe's Jerod Haase, promises ‘an attack mentality’
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 11:28pm
When Jerod Haase played at Kansas, he dived for loose balls so often that somebody at the school created a statistic for it.
He was so upset over the Jayhawks’ 85-82 loss to Arizona in the 1997 NCAA Tournament regional semifinals that he sulked about it long afterward. The source for that information is a former waitress at a Lawrence sports bar called the Yacht Club.
“He was very upset about that game,” the former Mindy Meidinger said. That’s how she and Haase met, and they’ve been married for 17 years.
South Tahoe High grad Jerod Haase is Stanford's new basketball coach
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 8:41am
Update:
Stanford has hired Jerod Haase as its next head coach, the school announced Friday.
Haase, 41, has been the head coach at UAB the past four seasons. He was 54-46 heading into this season, but the Blazers went 26-7 in 2015-16 and won the Conference USA regular-season title before falling in the conference tournament.
New water lines and fire hydrants in place to fight Lake Tahoe wildfires
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 1:12pm
Over the past eight building seasons, a bi-state collaborative effort of the South Tahoe Public Utility District, U.S. Forest Service and the other area water agencies has enhanced the Lake Tahoe Basin's water infrastructure to better fight wildfires.
Future of Rural Healthcare Quality Conference
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 4:29pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Fri Jun 10 2016 .
June 8, 2016 (All day)
Event Date:
June 9, 2016 (All day)
Event Date:
June 10, 2016 (All day) Hosted by Barton Health, the Future of Rural Healthcare Conference brings together leading providers and thinkers to offer insight and share resources that address the unique issues and challenges facing rural healthcare systems.
Location
Harveys Lake Tahoe, Nevada
United States
See map: Google Maps
Level Up your leadership skills with Tahoe Chamber’s new workshop series
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 7:36pm
Event Date:
March 23, 2016 - 2:00pm
Tahoe Chamber is kicking off its new workshop series “Level Up” on March 23, 2016 with Alexis Robin, an Executive Coach teaching an interactive leadership workshop, Step Up and Lead: Skills to Succeed in Business, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Chamber Conference Room.
Eleven LTCC soccer players sign letters of intent
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 8:43pm
Wednesday was National Signing Day, and eleven players on the the Lake Tahoe Community College Coyote soccer team signed letters of intent and accepted scholarships to attend four-year colleges. LTCC is the only Junior College in the country to send 100 percent of its sophomore team members to a four-year university to play sports.
Another STHS graduate and LTCC soccer player, Andres Orozco, signed a letter of intent to attend University of Antelope Valley in Lancaster, Calif.
The Coyotes made it to the state's Final Four this year and were the Golden Valley Conference Champs.
Despite snow, Tahoe’s climate still changing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 1:38pm
The New Year is getting off to a phenomenal start with snow falling at Lake Tahoe. It seems long ago since we’ve had snow around the lake, but as California and Nevada continue to grapple with four years of drought and water shortages, the snow couldn’t be falling at a better time.
El Nino making snow now, but climate change 'loads dice' for warmer future winters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 9:36pm
he El Niño weather pattern that's fueling a snowy start to 2016 for the Lake Tahoe region is among the strongest on record and likely to continue bringing storms to the region.
But the long-term climate prognosis for the Sierra Nevada and the planet as a whole is more troubling with rising global temperatures threatening to make cold, snowy winters less likely in the future.
That was the message two climate scientists delivered Friday to an audience of meteorologists gathered for a conference at Lake Tahoe.
Can you live in a world without tailpipes and smokestacks?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 9:26pm
That was the question asked a few times by Ken Caldeira, Climate Scientist at Carnegie Institution for Science, during Friday's session of "Operation Sierra Storm (OSS)" in South Lake Tahoe.
One month ago, Caldeira was at the Paris Climate Conference, COP21, and shared that experience and discussion with national meteorologists and interested locals gathered at OSS.
While most of us are concerned with our short-term local weather, Caldeira researches the long term, and long scale climate changes.
Climate change experts and meteorologists attending Operation Sierra Storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/30/2015 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
January 8, 2016 - 8:00am
South Lake Tahoe is host to Operation Sierra Storm each year, a leading national weather conference that brings together those that report the weather with South Lake Tahoe activities and top climate scientists.
The three-day conference runs from January 6-9, 2016 and the public has the opportunity to attend the Friday sessions that feature California State Sen. Pro Tem Kevin de León and Alexander (Sasha) Gershunov, Research Meteorologist for Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
HR Updates for California & Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 11:40am
Event Date:
January 13, 2016 (All day) BE PREPARED FOR 2016 with new employment laws for California & Nevada!
Get caught up on the new employment laws and understand how they impact you and your business. Join your fellow Chamber members at these two informative sessions that will present highlights of new legislation and case law updates, including new wage and hour laws, for both California and Nevada.
CALIFORNIA SESSION: 9:00am - 10:30am
Location
Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 HWY 50
Stateline, NV
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 32.8704" W
See map: Google Maps
STHS grad leads LTCC soccer team to state playoffs this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/19/2015 - 11:09pm
The men's soccer team from Lake Tahoe Community College has repeated as the Golden Valley Conference Champs, earning them a spot in this weekend's state playoffs.
The LTCC Coyotes will be the #5 seed in Saturday's game in South Lake Tahoe against Lassen College, the #12 seed. The 2 p.m. game will be played at the Community Playfields on Al Tahoe Blvd.
A win by the Coyotes on November 21 would earn them another home game on Tuesday, November 24 at 7 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe native Jerod Haase donates to UAB athletes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 8:56am
The following is a story about Jerod Haase, STHS '92, a highly recruited basketball player who was the Nevada AAA Player of the Year after leading the Vikings to a Nevada state title. He donated $46,000 to pay the UAB basketball players' cost of attendance which covers college bills, travel and other expenses.
UAB men's basketball coach Jerod Haase has always looked at the bigger picture.
LTUSD pulls out of Community Play Consortium JPA
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 1:35pm
Citing concern over their role in the new playfield proposal, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has pulled out of the Community Play Consortium Joint Powers Authority.
Lake Tahoe celebrity golfers to play in Diamond Resorts Tournament in Florida
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 1:27pm
Sports and entertainment stars, including many of the current and future Hall of Famers, MVPs and stars who golf in South Lake Tahoe's annual celebrity tournament, will be teeing it up in the inaugural Diamond Resorts Invitational celebrity golf tournament at the Golden Bear Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 14-16, 2016.
Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe breaks ground on South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 11:29pm
A ground breaking ceremony at Edgewood Tahoe brought out community and political leaders, all wanting the celebrate their new project, the Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe.
Rain brought the ceremony indoors, but spirits weren't dampened as people speaking at the ceremony highlighted the major impacts the new project on the state line will make on South Shore's economic and community revitalization, as well as important environmental and recreational enhancements in the area.
Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:00am
Event Date:
November 18, 2015 - 1:00pm Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service
Prepare yourself and your staff for the upcoming winter season!
A Must-Attend Workshop for Anyone Who Communicates with Customers
"86% of people will pay more for better customer service and 70% will return."
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
Discover techniques and phrases that make customers feel valued
Manage difficult situations more effectively
Learn how to turn customers into raving fans
Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50
Stateline, NV. 89449
Chamber members: $20
Non-members: $40
Location
Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Is Lake Tahoe public transportation meeting your needs?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 10:33pm
There are two upcoming workshops, one in South Lake Tahoe and the other in Tahoe City, to evaluate the mobility needs of residents.
The South Lake Tahoe workshop is being held on September 30 at 1 p.m. inside the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center's conference room located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. . Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) invites people to share comments on unmet transit needs in the South Shore Tahoe Region.
Attendance is encouraged at the public hearing to share thoughts and learn more about transportation within the Tahoe Region.
Tahoe Chamber and TRYP team up for October mixer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 5:01pm
Two local non-profits, Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) and Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber), are teaming up for the "Mixed Up Mixer" on Wednesday, October 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Set at the new Conference Center at Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe, the Mixed Up Mixer allows both TRYP and Tahoe Chamber memberships to mingle with one another while learning how these organizations are benefiting the South Shore community.
Meeting the aquatic invasive species challenge at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 4:53pm
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are one of the most serious challenges facing Lake Tahoe. They continuously threaten to damage its unique environment and famed water clarity and degrade the world-class recreational experiences residents and millions of visitors enjoy each year.
Fortunately, Tahoe is a national leader in fighting AIS, with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and 40 public and private partners working to prevent, detect, and remove harmful infestations.
Changes in store for South Lake Tahoe businesses
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 10:32pm
South Lake Tahoe is continuing its renaissance with businesses undergoing changes with either complete makeovers, remodeling or demolition and rebuilding.
Over the past several months, South Tahoe Now has been highlighting all of the changes along the South Shore. But we're not done yet as the changes continue.
SMG President to present on travel marketing measurement at the 16th Annual eTourism Summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 9:05am
South Lake Tahoe, CA - One of the biggest challenges for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) is the issue of measurement.
The biggest challenge is how to go beyond individual program measurements, like the number of opens per email newsletter, to assess a DMO’s overall effectiveness through the number of room nights generated, the amount of revenue generated, and the return on the invested capital.
Tahoe hosting aquatic invasive species conference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 2:37pm
Top experts in the Western United States’ fight against aquatic invasive species are gathering at Lake Tahoe this week as the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency hosts the annual conference of the Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species September 2-4.
The Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species includes representatives from state, federal, and tribal agencies as well as from many academic and nonprofit entities. It was formed by a provision in the National Invasive Species Act of 1996.
Student arrested in connection with injured Union Mine High football players
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 11:53pmHigh schools in the Placerville area wore the colors of Union Mine High today as a sign of solidarity after two of the school's Junior Varsity football players suffered brain injuries during a football game on Friday.
Late summer soccer conditioning class added at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 6:10pm
With interest of being on the Lake Tahoe Community College soccer teams on the rise, the school has decided to add a conditioning class to accommodate the big number of both local and international students at the campus.
The men's team, just off their successful inaugural season that landed them a conference championship, had 90 students try out for a place on the team this week, and 60 of them are from other countries. The women’s team is also benefiting from a lot of interest, both from local athletes and abroad.
