Giving
Fish a splash at American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 6:56pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Mardy Fish won the 31st American Century Championship (ACC) at Edgewood Tahoe on Sunday with a three-round total of 76 in the Stableford scoring system used at the popular celebrity golf tournament.
Fish followed up his record round on Saturday with a rather ordinary 21-point effort Sunday, but it was enough to claim his first title at Tahoe. He's had five top-five finishes at Edgewood in six previous appearances in the ACC.
Comet gives an early morning show over Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 12:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stargazers are being treated to something special as the Comet NEOWISE (also known as Comet C/2020 F3) whizzes by earth and giving a show this month that can be seen by the naked eye.
NEOWISE is brighter than Haley's Comet which was visible 34 years ago. Comet NEOWISE was just discovered heading to earth in March, and passed a test that many comets don't survive, a path by the sun.
South Lake Tahoe resident John Gomez woke up early Friday morning to catch a glimpse of NEOWISE and took the photos in this story.
Resilience Fund-Tahoe awards first loan to Freshie's in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 12:09pm
The Resilience Fund-Tahoe has funded its first local loan to Freshies Tahoe. The funds helped save their outdoor patio deck, which was in desperate need of repair and will be critical to ensuring their future success serving customers outdoors.
“After many months of unsuccessfully trying multiple federal avenues for support of Freshies during the business disruption caused by the pandemic, we are thrilled to have qualified for this very generous Resilience Fund loan! We are ready to get our deck open! Thank you so much,” said owners Erik and Melodie Ulman.
Two-way immersion program in South Lake Tahoe hits milestone
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 9:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a long, hard-fought effort to get it done, but the determination of Kathy Haven and a group of dedicated parents in 2006 has brought the two-way immersion (TWI) program at Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) its first group of 13-year students and graduates.
Starting in 2007, 20 students enrolled in the very first kindergarten TWI class at Bijou Elementary and that group of students will be graduating from South Tahoe High School at the end of the week. They have had 13 years of school taught in both Spanish and English.
Dr. James Tarwater says goodbye to Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 6:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. James Tarwater will be bringing his 54-year career in education to a close this month as he passes the torch to the new Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) superintendent June 30.
South Lake Tahoe Police HOT team addressing homeless concerns
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 3:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Members of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) now make up the city's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), giving them the ability to help change homelessness through relationship building and ongoing collaborative efforts while protecting the whole community.
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.
South Tahoe High students organize fundraiser to pay food tab for health care workers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 10:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High students have started a GoFundMe account to raise funds to pay the food tab at Sprouts Cafe in South Lake Tahoe.
The "pay-it-forward” fundraising efforts began with sophomores Kaya Roberts, Claire Gurner, Sophia Aronoff, and Soleil Weed. They were working on a history project about "the change we want to see in the world" and decided to do research on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Column: Summer outdoor plan critical to COVID management
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 11:17am
Ambiguity, uncertainty, and contradictions abound in this pandemic. Add time to the list of contradictions swirling around us. Morning and night sometimes seem a week apart. The first month of shelter‐in‐place dripped by for many of us. The second month was gone before we knew it. And now summer is fast approaching. We welcome the season because in ordinary times it can elevate our well‐being, but these are not ordinary times. With most of the attention and intensity now on reopening, the question that hangs in the balance is, are we ready? Is it the right time?
List of weekly food giveaways in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With many people and families struggling to keep food on the table during the pandemic, the South Lake Tahoe community is providing several weekly options as well as special days. Community support of volunteer time and donations has been overwhelming during these trying times.
Friday, May 15
The Nevada Food Bank will be at the parking lot of the American Legion with Christmas Cheer. The truck with fresh produce will be there from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Deadline extended for public comment on Lake Tahoe West Shore restoration project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 3:38pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The planned restoration project on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe is a big one, covering 59,000 acres, and will provide a science-based, all-lands approach to guide restoration approaches on the West Shore over the next two decades to increase the resilience of ecosystems and human communities.
Letter: Tahoe Youth & Family Services participating in Giving Tuesday after major fundraiser canceled
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 3:32pm
Tahoe Youth & Family Services 3rd annual 5K Run, Jog, Walk during Carson Valley Days scheduled for Saturday June 13, 2020 has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a time and with a route to be determined.
#TahoeTogether campaign supports those in need during Coronavirus Crisis
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 10:48am
Lake Tahoe is one lake, one regional economy and we always come together during a crisis. Community members are already supporting each other in numerous ways. The Tahoe region’s three Community Foundations along with the Tahoe Prosperity Center are launching #TahoeTogether, a new campaign focused on continued coordination of efforts to support community members in need during this crisis.
Overland Meat and Grass Roots giveaway in South Lake Tahoe Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2020 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just two weeks after giving away 1,000 pounds of hamburger to the community, Overland Meat & Seafood is doing it again, and this time they brought friends!
On Monday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or until supplies last), the two long-time South Lake Tahoe businesses will be giving away two pounds of hamburger and $10 Grass Roots gift cards to each family that comes by the Overland location at 2227 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
There will also be seasoning samples from Heart Rock Herb & Spice Co.
Column: 50 years of progress for Lake Tahoe and the nation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 11:51am
Celebrations have taken on many new forms since the start of social distancing. Birthday parties have become processions of cars parading past a celebrant’s home—people honking and waving, tossing candy and small gifts (for later disinfecting, then enjoying). And huge international celebrations like the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this week have moved online, giving room for individuals to celebrate and explore the conservation movement in new ways.
Giving Tuesday pet adoption and fundraising day for Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 8:25am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is having a special puppy adoption day on May 5 to coincide with the annual Giving Tuesday fundraising day.
"Little Rays of Sunshine" is bringing two litters with a total of 11 puppies, along with one of the moms, to the public for adoption.
Pictured here is the mom Sunshine with one her puppies, Hope.
Sugar pine seedlings to be handed out to students at South Lake Tahoe elementary schools
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 9:28am
Event Date:
April 24, 2020 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A team of volunteers will be handing out sugar pine seedlings to students at four South Lake Tahoe school sites on Friday, April 24.
The Sugar Pine Foundation has given a box of seedlings to Bijou Community School, Sierra House Elementary, Tahoe Valley Elementary, and South Tahoe Middle School. The free seedlings will be given out when students pick up their meals between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. while supplies last.
At Tahoe Valley, TRex will be on hand to hand out the sugar pines, and at the Middle School, meet Hans the service dog.
South Lake Tahoe 8th grader makes bands on his 3D printer for nurses and other essential workers
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 4:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Besides at-home school and getting some outside exercise, an 8th grader from South Tahoe Middles School (STMS) has been making plastic bands on his 3D printer to help ease elastic band pressure on facemasks for healthcare staff and other essential workers.
Sugar Pine Foundation giving away seedlings to be planted around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/18/2020 - 3:41pm
4/20 Update: The response was huge this weekend and all of the seedlings the Sugar Pine Foundation had to give way were gone in the first day! They have 2,000 more to distribute on Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 a.m. while supplies last, except at the Mountain Hardware location.
Tahoe Supports Tahoe live stream concert a success for Tahoe Magic and community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 12:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wednesday night's Tahoe Supports Tahoe live stream concert was a successful one for the South Lake Tahoe community, raising $4,200 during the two-hour concert for Tahoe Magic.
"I am still feeling the warmth from Wednesday night’s Tahoe Supports Tahoe Live Stream Benefit Concert," said Tahoe Magic Co-Founder Wendy David. "Thanks to the musicians who donated their talent and time, and to the promotion efforts just ahead of the concert, we received 88 separate donations totaling $15,290.35 just during the 24 hours of April 15."
Overland Meat & Seafood gives away 1,000 pounds of hamburger to South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 9:35am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The line of "socially distant" people stretched down 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe Monday morning. They were there to get the free packages of hamburger Overland Meat & Seafood Co. was giving to the community during the financially stressful times brought by the coronavirus
In business since 1987, Overland said this was their best, and largest, event in the 33 years they've been open.
Road Beat: Volvo XC40 - Great looks and design, and now less disconnected
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 4:16pm
Volvo has been on a serious roll with some new product that is off the charts like the new S90, V90, XC90, and XC60 and their sales growth indicates renewed customer enthusiasm. But now we have the new XC40 which was rewarded recently with the European Car of the Year for 2018. So, it was with much anticipation that I awaited the arrival of the new XC40.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary donates $20,000 to local nonprofits amidst COVID-19 emergency
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 12:37pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Due to the catastrophic impact of COVID-19, the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Douglas announced its immediate initial commitment and disbursement of $20,000 in cash grants to four South Lake Tahoe Community proactive support agencies - Tahoe Magic, Christmas Cheer, Giving Angels and Bread & Broth.
The club has been serving the South Shore community since 1965 and just completed an online auction in lieu of their normal annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District helping locals with food and donations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:57pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The members of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) help the community every day as first responders and protecting the community, but they are now adding on a new role.
They have donated money as well as started a program to go grocery shopping for the elderly in their district or for those unable to get to the store due to coronavirus impacts.
Last week members of the district's foundation presented a check for $1,000 to Bread & Broth to help supply food to those in the community who are impacted by layoffs due to the coronavirus.
South Lake Tahoe City Council to address COVID-19 related items Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at 9:00 a.m. to address the formation of a South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force Subcommittee, a moratorium on commercial evictions, and citations and fines for violations of the State of California's Stay at Home order.
Vail CEO and his wife donate $2.5M to communities their resorts are located
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 4:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once again, Vail Resorts' CEO Rob Katz and his wife Elana Amsterdam are giving back to the communities where their employees live and where their company operates.
Today, they announced a donation of more than $2.5 million to provide immediate support to those areas as all contend with the severe impacts of COVID-19.
Immediate emergency relief grants will total $1.5 million and will be distributed to communities including South Lake Tahoe.
Monthly Medicare column: What you need to know about coronavirus and Medicare
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 1:20pm
Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to let you know the steps we’re taking to help our Medicare beneficiaries cope with the pandemic.
We’re warning Medicare beneficiaries that scammers may try to use this emergency to steal their Medicare number, banking information, or other personal data.
Unfortunately, scammers come out of the woodwork during times of uncertainty and change. So make sure you give your Medicare number only to your doctor, pharmacist, hospital, health insurer, or other trusted healthcare provider.
Column: The differences between Yoga and "yoga"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:45am
There is a lot of “yoga” out there right now. A boom has occurred and every gym, fitness spot, grassy area, and the beach are now offering “yoga.” There are live streams, videos, Youtube channels, memberships, subscriptions and more. Learn to differentiate between those that are Yoga and the rest.
What Is Yoga?
There are 8 specific aspects of the practice of Yoga. When all are included, you are practicing Yoga.
1) Yama: Restraint/Direction/Control
2) Niyama: Observation/Self Control
Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra celebrates women in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as they have for the past 43 years, the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Club is honoring women and youth in the South Lake Tahoe community. They recently held their annual awards celebration and honored four young women from South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School as well as four women from the community.
For the GIVE Award, honored were Alexi Haven, Tovah Jordan, Esty Zanetti, and Maiella Riva. The Ruby Award was given to Suzanne Boyer and the Live Your Dream Award was given to Heather Wilson, Olga Zepeda and Kelly Meyer.
New city manager selected for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 3:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council has announced they selected Joseph Irvin as the new city manager for South Lake Tahoe.
Irvin was one of four final candidates for the position that met with the community on Monday, giving them a chance to do their own interviews, ask questions, and fill out a questionnaire on their choices.
Kudos: Bubbles & Bowties thanks all for another successful Adult Prom
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 5:27pm
Thank you for making the 6th annual Bubbles and Bowties Adult Prom another successful year!
Because of the support of the people below and the community, we raised $20,000 to help send our local kids to the Nevada Diabetes Association's Camp Buck.
Special thank yous to:
This year we were so lucky to have Kelsey at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel help us book the incredible venue.
Kerry at Blue Sky Events helped up arrange linens to be donated by creative coverings.
Column: Reaching a new generation through environmental education and outreach
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 5:45pm
After a gangbuster start to the winter season, a lot of us in Tahoe are wondering where all the snow has gone. Sitting here at the end of February with snowpack numbers dwindling, snow lovers are chomping at the bit, waiting to see the storm track shift back our way.
Still, the mountains have been buzzing with activity as skiers and snowboarders race to the mountains to enjoy what natural snow we’ve received and are ever thankful for the assist from local resorts’ snowmaking operations.
Vail awards $2.8 million in grant support to 76 Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts EpicPromise has selected 76 local nonprofits in the Lake Tahoe area to receive one of their 2019-20 community grants, totaling $2.8 million in grant support.
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood recently held a breakfast to honor the recipients. The followed with a similar celebration at Northstar, the third area Vail resort.
Barton Foundation gives over $360,000 to community health improvements
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 6:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Barton Foundation provided more than $360,000 in funding during 2019, delivering a profound community impact made possible by philanthropy and donor generosity over the year. Medical equipment, new technology, care provider education, and support, expanding access to mental and behavioral health services, and funding for local organizations were all aspects of the Barton Foundation’s scope of giving last year, as part of its commitment to community well-being through Barton Health.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund to give away a record $125,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 9:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To celebrate the 5th year of The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund (TWCF), a record $125,000 will be granted to the South Shore Community this spring.
The 212 members of TWCF contributed to the fund and Lisa Maloff made another generous donation. The $125k they will be giving to the community through grants is 49 percent higher than last year.
Members vote where the grants will be focused and they've added a new category this year, the Inspiration Grant.
Categories
$40,000 Inspiration Grant
- Accepting grant requests up to $40,000.
Fours years after man killed in South Lake Tahoe over pot deal, one trial begins
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 1:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a snowy night on January 30, 2016, when Dennis Wright, Jr. brought at least 100 pounds of pot to the Beverly Lodge on Lake Tahoe Boulevard to sell to an interested party. Wright, who was better known as Spike, never made it back to his home in River Pines, Amador County that night. Instead, he was shot and killed at about 7:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the motel.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 5:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to January 15 - January 29, 2020.
1/15/20
ARRESTS (6):
54-year-old male arrested for hit and run causing injury and DUI.
53-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
36 year old female arrested for theft and felony threats.
20-year-old male arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol.
32-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance.
SnowGlobe and guests contribute 213 nights at Tahoe Warm Room; Make strides on waste reduction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 12:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - MTV’s SnowGlobe Music Festival has a continued commitment to give back to the South Lake Tahoe community each year, both during and after the three-day outdoor festival.
SnowGlobe 2019 was able to successfully expand their sustainability program, non-profit, and charitable giving initiatives, they said in a report released Monday.
In 2017, SnowGlobe began its partnership with The Sugar Pine Foundation, planting 200 sugar pine seedlings to help restore Lake Tahoe’s sugar pine population, which now makes up less than 5 percent of the Tahoe Forest.
Changes to how voters will vote in 2020: South Lake Tahoe vote center and drop box locations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 2:45pm
With the March primaries just weeks away, voters will be considering not only their choices on the ballot but will also need to consider how they will cast their votes in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County.
With poor voter turnout, especially in South Lake Tahoe, and more registered voters choosing to vote by mail, the polling places set up on election days were not frequently used.
Jamie Anderson of South Lake Tahoe wins gold again at X Games
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 7:31pm
South Lake Tahoe's Jamie Anderson has never missed a podium in the past 14 years of competing in the X Games, and this year is no different.
The 29-year-old queen of slopestyle took the gold on Saturday in Women's Snowboard Slopestyle at X Games Aspen 2020, giving her a 16th medal, the most for a woman in the history of X Games winter or summer events. Seven of those are gold and five silver.
Top 4 in the event on January 25:
Jamie Anderson
Laurie Blouin
Kokomo Murase
Hailey Langland
Meyers vehicle break-ins: Lock your car doors to keep both bears and criminals away
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 2:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Several thefts from vehicles in the North Upper Truckee Road area of the South Shore have reported items stolen from their unlocked cars in recent days.
On the evening of January 20, a homeowner reported seeing three suspicious people on her surveillance camera attempting to open her vehicle door. Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) responded and found two vehicles that appeared to have been rummaged through. These two vehicles had items taken from them with no signs of forced entry.
Letter: Meyers Area Council urges "yes" vote on Measure B in March
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 12:54pm
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) firefighters are our friends; they are our neighbors, they are kids we went to school with, they are our softball teammate, and most importantly, they are our saviors in times of need. During the Angora Fire in 2007 some of them sacrificed their own homes to save ours, and more recently they provided vital help and support at the Camp Fire and prevented the oil tanker fire from spreading further than Hwy 50. Our community is safer because of LVFPD firefighters, but these firefighters are not safe in their jobs.
Douglas County has new "Text to 9-1-1" emergency service
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 8:09pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County 9-1-1 Emergency Services, which represents the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and fire agencies in Douglas and Alpine Counties, have instituted a "Text-to-9-1-1" service, giving those in an emergency situation the ability to text via mobile phone to get help.
New agreement in the works for 56-acre South Lake Tahoe downtown project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 8:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long-discussed 56-acre parcel in the middle of South Lake Tahoe is finally seeing movement again, and both the South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) supporting further conversation. A formal agreement between the two is expected later in 2020 with another one-two years of public meetings, consultant review, and planning before plans are implemented. The California Tahoe Conservancy is funding the cost of the consultant, just as they did 30 years ago.
South Tahoe High students 'building' up their skills for the workforce
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 12:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Gone are the old high school woodshop prerequisite napkin holders and cutting boards. In their place are sheds and dog houses built to code, giving their creators valuable life and work skills for their futures.
Students in the South Tahoe High Woodshop 1 classes have been building dog houses, complete with insulation and roofs and sides built with techniques found in residential construction.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 9:32am
The students of South Tahoe High School came back from a two-week holiday vacation with motivation to finish the term and start their new year’s resolutions. Final exams are next week, Winter Formal is coming soon, and winter sports are continuing.
On Campus
Finals are next week on Thursday and Friday, which end the first term of the 2019-2020 year. While students bear down on studying, here are some of their resolutions for 2020:
Senior Nathan Carney wants to listen to a new song every day.
The sustainable message behind SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many know the annual winter SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe as a gathering of electronic music fans in the cold outdoors, but they may not know about the behind the scenes efforts to make the event sustainable and to ensure they leave no trace behind where it comes to products used and trash.
To help them in these efforts, Waste Free Earth is on board to create an environment of sustainability through strict guidelines for vendors and sponsors, recycling waste bins throughout the event, and daily trash pickup and sorting.
Law enforcement spends the day reading with kids and giving away gifts in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/23/2019 - 4:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) and officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) joined forces this holiday to help spread cheer and gifts to children in the community.
On Saturday, December 21, the deputies and officers collaborated to provide a book reading, meet and greet with Santa and gift-giving to the children of South Lake Tahoe. The kids thought they were coming for the popular SLTPD Books & Badges and were treated to a BIG surprise.
Barton Gala raises $90K for Family Birthing Center in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/23/2019 - 3:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – More than 250 community members gathered for the 29th annual Barton Gala at Harrah's Tahoe on December 7. Their pledges and donations during the evening hit a record-breaking $90,000 to support community health in the Lake Tahoe area.
This year’s Gala beneficiary was the Family Birthing Center at Barton Memorial Hospital, with proceeds from the black tie soiree funding medical equipment and training to keep at-risk newborns close to their families in those precious first moments together.
Column: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency celebrates 50 Years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 6:50pm
The year was 1969. And what a year it was. On July 20, 1969—the Viet Nam War was raging—American Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon. For much of the decade, America and indeed the world had been mesmerized by the space race.
