dome
Sloan Gordon ~ 8.19.1973 - 5.18.2020
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 4:08pm
August 19, 1973 - May 18, 2020 - Sloan Michael Gordon signed off on a life lived to its very fullest on May 18, 2020. Though taken far too soon, Sloan managed to live 10 lives in the span of his 47 years, punctuated by adventure, mischief, and quality time with his family and friends.
Douglas County superintendent updates Lake Tahoe families about their schools
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 9:25pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - With a change of leadership at George Whittel High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary many rumors have been circulating around the district. Douglas County School District Superintendent Teri White has supplied a list of facts to give kids and parents an update on their schools.
Is the District closing ZCES or GWHS?
No. The District has no plans to close either school at this time.
Who is the principal of our school?
Big turn out for UCCE Plant Sale and Sierra House Grow Dome tours
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/10/2017 - 12:42am
Hundreds of plants grown under the green thumbs of UCCE Master Gardners of Lake Tahoe were sold Saturday morning during their annual plant sale.
Normally held in the spring, this year's event was moved to the fall due to a delayed start to the growing season due to the long winter we saw in the Sierra. The community apparently was ready for the sale as a long line of gardeners were already waiting when the doors opened at Sierra House Elementary.
A bonus this year were tours of the Sierra House Grow Domes as well as a Yard Art sale of the student's crafts.
Fall plant sale and Grow Dome tours at Sierra House
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:40pm
Event Date:
September 9, 2017 - 9:00am
The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are holding their Fall plant sale at Sierra House Elementary on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. They are selling over 800 native and perennial plants.
Since the sale is taking place at Sierra House, what better time than to take tours of the school's grow domes?
The students will be selling their garden art as well.
Watch demonstrations and learn planting tips from the professionals of UCCE Master Gardeners.
Sierra House Elementary is located at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe.
Two women thankful after being rescued from side of mountain
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 5:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three friends from the Sacramento area spent Sunday morning hiking in Desolation Wilderness along the Lyons Creek Trail with a goal of getting to Lake Sylvia, then Pyramid Peak.
They got to Lake Sylvia along a well marked trail, but were getting tired and decided to look for a shortcut to Pyramid Peak.
"We were going to hike the ridge and do a gradual decent," said one of the hikers, Sarah Pollo, 33. "We were pretty tired and looked for a short cut."
"It seemed like a good idea at the time," she said. "But it was a miscalculation."
Auto thefts and burglaries continue to target South Lake Tahoe residents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 10:06pm
There has been a rash of suspicious circumstances in the Gardner Mountain area over the last week, ones that remind residents to lock their cars to prevent petty theft and other crimes of opportunity.
On March 19 between 4:04 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., 10 calls went into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department about suspicious activity on Gardner Street, Clement Street, Julie Lane, Tata Lane and Sand Harbor Road. In each incident, dome lights were on several cars as if some person(s) attempted to open them. In one incident the truck's doors were open and a stereo was stolen.
Important safety tips when navigating South Lake Tahoe roads during wet storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 7:01pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Snow Removal crews have been working around the clock to clear snow on city roadways. The combination of the snow and rain mixture is casing roadways to flood. It is imperative to provide snow removal vehicles the right of way as they work to clear roadways as well as blocked drainage ways.
Follow these safety tips:
Do not drive through water that is too deep. “Turn around – don’t drown”
Do not try and cross the snow berm in the center lane. Wait until snow removal crews have cleared the center lane for crossing.
Winter driving: Check road conditions, be prepared and take it slow
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 8:18am
With the large number of accidents throughout the Lake Tahoe basin Friday, it is important that everyone remember the basic rules of driving on snow and ice, especially when so many people are on the road.
Slow and easy, don't follow the car in front of you too close, and paying attention are the basics. Driving patterns cannot be the same as if driving on dry pavement in lower, warmer elevations.
Caltrans has a very easy website that includes cameras and up to the minute information on all California roads: quickmap.dot.ca.gov
Opinion: Why a vote for Measure P is actually a vote for road repairs, snow removal and affordable housing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 9:59pm
There are many important issues concerning the Nation, California and South Lake on the November 8th ballot. Not only we will decide on who the next President is but we’ll also be voting in two City Officials, who some could argue will actually have a greater impact on our daily lives than the Nation’s Leader.
Tahoe Valley Elementary shows school is more than just academics
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2016 - 8:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The students at Tahoe Valley Elementary School are enjoying the fruits of many volunteers' labors as the new greenhouse, Tranquil Garden, climbing stumps and outdoor learning areas have been completed and officially dedicated.
Principal Christina Grubbs gathered staff, parents and community members prior to last week's Back to School Night to thank all who took part in the projects, and to show off what the kids now get to enjoy.
"This is a labor of love for all to enjoy," said Grubbs.
Astronomy at Taylor Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 3:19pm
Event Date:
July 22, 2016 - 8:30pm Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and the US Forest Service at Taylor Creek Visitor Center for this Friday's Evening Program: Astronomy at Taylor Creek with Fleischmann Planetarium! July 22nd at 8:30 pm at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. This event is open to the public and is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Endurance athletes start 520 mile trek with run from the gondola
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 11:32pm
Imagine taking part in a race that you don't know when it starts, you don't know where to go or what you'll be doing at what time.
But, you need to be prepared for everything and pack accordingly.
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.
Two Grow Domes going in at Sierra House Elementary; $117,000 raised so far
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/11/2014 - 11:43pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) approved two grow domes to be installed at Sierra House Elementary School. Ground is being broken on the project area this weekend and the project is expected to be completed by the end of November.
Smoke in basin from the Happy Camp Fire; Yosemite Fire has burned 4,400 acres
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 7:28am
Many thought the smoke filling the Lake Tahoe basin on Tuesday was from Yosemite's Meadow Fire, but because of the way winds were flowing the basin smoke was actually from the Happy Fire in Northern California.
As of 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Happy Fire had burned over 105,000 acres and is 30% contained. The lightning caused fire started on August 12 and is burning west of Yreka and I-5 along Hwy 96 in the Klamath National Forest.
Update: Meadow Fire in Yosemite has burned over 2,500 acres
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/07/2014 - 7:05pm
9/8/14 6:45 p.m. update: The Meadow Fire in Yosemite grew considerably overnight and has burned about 2,582 acres so far. What started as a small fire after lightning on August 16 got out of control on Sunday.
According to Yosemite's website, it is burning within the Little Yosemite Valley on both sides of the Merced River. All trails in the area are closed. Earlier Monday, approximately 100 hikers and backpackers were evacuated from the fire area in LYV. The fire is burning in Yosemite Wilderness.
Pop-Up Dinner to raise funds for grow dome at Sierra House Mountain Academy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 7:29pm
Event Date:
August 29, 2014 - 6:00pm
The kick off event for this weekend's Sample the Sierra will be a fundraiser for the Geodome/Grow Dome at Sierra House Mountain Academy.
Pop-Up Dinner will be held at the Lake Tahoe Community College from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu is curated and cooked by Chef Stephen Moise, the Executive Chef of The Ridge Tahoe and former Corporate Chef for Tommy Hilfiger. The meal will highlight local ingredients, including produce from the University of Nevada-Reno, ribs from the Carson Valley and crayfish from Tahoe Lobster Company.
BBQ to raise funds for Sierra House Elementary's Grow Dome
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 11:21pm
Event Date:
August 20, 2014 - 4:00pm
The Annual Turn 3 on the Green Golf Tournament and BBQ raises funds each each for different groups and projects in need. This year, the Sierra House Elementary (soon to be known as Sierra House Mountain Academy) is the beneficiary for their Grow Dome project.
The public is invited to the afternoon BBQ which will be held at the American Legion starting at 4 p.m. on August 20. This will follow a golf tournament at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course that has a shotgun start at 12:45 p.m.
All funds raised go to the Grow Dome project.
Gardens 4 A Healthy Tahoe Awarded Champions For Healthy Kids Grant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 9:52am
Fresh produce is making its way to South Lake Tahoe thanks to the collaboration and volunteerism of community members working together as part of the group Gardens 4 A Healthy Tahoe. This group was recently founded by the Human Health and Social Wellbeing working group of the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative. In partnership, these two groups applied for the Champions for Healthy Kids Grant through the General Mills Foundation.
Vote Online to Help South Lake Tahoe Projects Receive Raley's Reach Grants
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 1:08am
Our Community has the opportunity to benefit from a Raley's grant program that will give money to the 10 most popular projects in many regions of California (138 projects submitted in total) . Several of our community members have submitted proposals for projects that would benefit The Environment; Health; or Kids and at least 4 proposals have been made for projects at one of our schools or for the entire school district. (There are other Tahoe proposals as well.)
Local Elementary School May Be Rebranded as Sierra House Mountain Academy
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/30/2014 - 11:09pm
The idea of Sierra House Elementary School becoming the Sierra House Mountain Academy was presented to the Lake Tahoe Unified School Board this week. If this becomes reality, Sierra House would join the other themed South Lake Tahoe elementary schools: Meyers is the Environmental Magnet School and Tahoe Valley is the Performing Arts Magnet School.
Geotourism Expo Showcases Tahoe Treasures This Weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 9:54am
Geotours of the Lake Tahoe basin will highlight environmentally friendly activities during the Tahoe Geotourism Expo held September 7 - 8, 2013. Participants can 17 different tours including an Upper Truckee River kayak tour, an Al Tahoe Heritage Walk, a Tahoe Photo Tour and Wild Mustangs in the Meadow. For more information, click on the tour title below.
Saturday, September 7
Birds of the Wetland -Free 3 hour guided tour of the Upper Truckee marsh.
Sen. Harry Reid addresses 2013 Nevada Legislature (full text)
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 8:30pm
Nevada son and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature today in Carson City. Here is the text of his speech:
Agricultural dome being considered for Truckee Elementary School
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 12:44pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - A greenhouse filled with rows of plump tomatoes, hardy spinach and other fruits and vegetables isn't only a place of agriculture, but an outdoor classroom.As a way to enhance l...
Half Dome cables will remain, hikers still limited
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 6:00amFRESNO, Calif. - The hike up the granite monolith Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is one of the most iconic in the nationwide system, but on Friday officials announced approval of a plan tha...
Reel Rock Film Tour at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 10:29pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2012 - 6:30pm
When you see these elite climbers in action, you get a taste of their endless pursuit of adventure. You won’t believe some of the footage featured at the Reel Rock Film Tour playing September 21, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Lake Tahoe Community College hosted by our favorite local adventurer, Todd Offenbacher.
From the wildest climbing by Chris Sharma in Spain, to Alex Honnold conquering the Yosemite Triple in just under 19 hours he climbs Mt. Watkins, El Cap, and Half Dome, 95 percent of it free solo.
Reno and Carson City Observatories Offer Venus Transit Viewing
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:48pm
Two area observatories will offer the public an opportunity to see a celestial event with the planet Venus taking center stage in front of the sun. Just weeks after the solar eclipse, another adventure is unfolding in the sky, and the Jack C. Observatory at Western Nevada College in Carson City and the MacLean Observatory on the Redfield Campus at the University of Nevada, Reno will again offer front row seats to the show.
Yosemite wants to eliminate scalping of Half Dome permits
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 7:30pm