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Local artists give Tahoe Valley students a special day of art
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 9:55pm
Kids reached their inner Vincent Van Gogh and Jackson Pollock this week at Tahoe Valley Elementary School during special day of BATS, Bringing Art to Schools.
Third, fourth and fifth graders were given a treat by three local artists who gave their time to help the kids get created through paint and mosaics.
Beth Delacour on retiring: I'll miss the kids, they make me laugh
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 10:09pm
A self-described "forever learner," Beth Delacour won't be saying goodbye to schools once she retires as the South Tahoe Middle School Principal next month. "I like to learn," she said.
After 32 years working in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Delacour is looking forward to having breakfast with her girlfriends, cooking dinner for her husband ("He's been so supportive"), and enjoying her grandchildren (the fourth one is just one week old). But don't look for her to be just relaxing for long.
South Tahoe Middle School honors retirees with firemen led Flash Mob
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 12:36pm
Retiring South Tahoe Middle School Principal thought it was an assembly to honor the school's staff who are retiring. Words were said and plaques were given at the Wednesday morning ceremony. Then, the fire alarm sounded and hundreds of students and staff moved out onto the soccer field.
STHS Asst. Principal Dennis Sarosik retiring after 34 years with LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 11:20pm
Enjoying a nice, quiet and boring life is what Dennis Sarosik is looking forward to after wrapping up his 34 year career with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District next month. "I'm going to make every day a Saturday and a Sunday," Sarosik said.
When asked what he'd like to be remembered for, Sarosik quickly answered. "My signature experience was working with Yvonne Larson on bringing Sports Medicine to the school." He said that seeing the new department function as it is today is "beyond cool."
Howard Coleman leaves legacy of making a difference in students' lives
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 10:14pm
On August 31, 2015, when the students and teachers are back at work in South Lake Tahoe, Howard Coleman will be treating himself to an extra cup of coffee and time to read the newspaper.
2nd Annual LTCC Community Games
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 4:58pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2015 (All day)
Let the games begin again! Lake Tahoe Community College’s student-led business club, the Future Business Leaders of Tahoe, is hosting the 2nd Annual LTCC Community Games on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in LTCC’s Fitness Education Center on campus. This event-filled day will include a table tennis competition, kickball tournaments, dodgeball tournaments, a silent auction, raffle, food and drink, and live music.
Heavenly's Epic Discovery Project jumps final approval hurdle
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2015 - 1:30pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort has received the final approval needed for its major expansion of on-mountain summer activities. After Vail Resorts gained approval from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on March 27, they needed the blessing of the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Board, which they received today.
Kids who collected 44,000 dimes visit burned firefighter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/09/2015 - 9:54pm
Maple Creek Elementary students learned the value of a dime Friday.
For collecting $4,402 — the equivalent of 44,020 dimes —for the Leon S. Peters Burn Center, they got a wave and a smile from Pete Dern, the Fresno fire captain who is recovering from severe burns he got while battling a blaze.
“It made his day,” said Dern’s wife, Kelly Dern, who accepted a check from the students for the burn center.
“His face lit up,” said Dern’s daughter, McKenzie Dern.
3rd Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/07/2015 - 10:29pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2015 - 12:00pm The 3rd Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel Outdoor Arena on Saturday, June 27. The concert is open to all ages and will feature Iration, Matisyahu, Don Carlos, The Green, The Expendables, Fortunate Youth, Vokab Kompany, Squarefield Massiv and more.
Advanced general admission tickets for the reggae festival are $45, VIP tickets are $90; and kids 12 and under are only $10, and kids under 6 are FREE. All tickets can be purchased on line.
Location
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
50 US-50, Stateline, NV, 89449
Hard Rock Outdoor Arena
United States
See map: Google Maps
Routes around South Tahoe Middle School may soon be safer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2015 - 6:24pm
If you've ever driven by South Tahoe Middle School just as the kids get to school, or as they depart, you know what an unsafe area it can be for students on bikes and on foot. Because of this, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District secured a $154,000 grant from the TRPA On Our Way program to work with the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative to conduct outreach and develop a connectivity and mobility plan for the area.
Full Steam Ahead activities at SLT library all month
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 2:52pm
Event Date:
May 7, 2015 - 3:30pm Kids are invited to drop-in at the South Lake Tahoe library all month to enjoy makerspace activities. All kids, ages 8 - 16, are invited to make Squishy Circut, BrushBot Terrarium, Paper Circuit and Stomp Rocket
The free activities will be at the library on Thursdays and Fridays, May 7, 8, 14, 15, 21
from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Each day will feature a different project. Please call the library for more information.
Northstar's summer activities launch May 15
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 12:30pm
Outdoor enthusiasts in Lake Tahoe will soon be able to access one of the North Shore's most popular destinations, Northstar California.
The Northstar Golf Course opens on May 15 with the rest of the extensive variety of summer adventure following with a May 22 grand opening.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the grand summer opening of the mountain bike park, hiking trails, and all activities, dining and shopping offered throughout The Village at Northstar.
Northstar Golf Course tees off Friday, May 15
Valhalla's Art, Music & Theater Festival starts June 17
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/26/2015 - 9:04pm
Families, art and music lovers, and history buffs can expect a spectacular season of entertainment on the shore of Lake Tahoe at this year’s Valhalla Arts, Music & Theatre Festival, June 17 – August 26, 2015. Free music on the lawn, boot stomping roots music in a 1920’s boathouse, classic theatre productions, outdoor art camps for kids, cultural dance performances and fine art shows are some of the many highlights that await 2015 festival goers. Tickets are on sale now at ValhallaTahoe.com.
Op/Ed: SLT should pass a bond to help children in foster care
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 11:53pm
Some children live a life characterized by habit and routine. Imagine them being forced to leave their life behind all because there wasn’t enough space and funding. This is what foster children in Lake Tahoe are forced deal with. Primarily, SLT should pass a General Obligation Bond, and, though the cost of raising a child is exorbitant, this cost could be ameliorated by support from passing a General Obligation Bond measure.
Opening Day for South Tahoe Little League Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 11:39pm
Event Date:
April 25, 2015 - 9:00am
An Opening Day celebration is planned at the South Tahoe Little League Complex this Saturday, April 25th. A parade and ribbon cutting ceremony are planned prior to the start of scheduled games. The parade will start on the street next to the South Tahoe Middle School tennis courts at 9:00 a.m. with a planned parade path to follow Lyons Avenue to Rufus Allen, and into the major’s field by way of the snack shack entrance. Parking will not be available at South Tahoe Middle School due to the eWaste collection event. Parking is available along Rufus Allen Blvd.
Op/Ed: 44, 32, 0
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 2:27pm
When children are removed from their homes and put into foster care, it is most likely the worst day of their life. Foster children are kids who have to be taken from their homes due to some sort of safety risk, such as abuse, neglect, parental incarceration, or illegal activity in the household. When a community does not have enough homes to accommodate for foster youth, the children have to move to the closest available foster home, often times being several hours away.
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.
Local's Day at Lake Tahoe Golf Course: Rounds of golf as well as fun foot golf
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 10:12pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2015 - 9:00am
Lake Tahoe Golf Course is hosting their annual Local’s Day with a BioBlitz/Earth Day event on Wednesday, April 22nd from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. BioBlitz is a species counting competition organized by Audubon International to create awareness among golfers and the community about the environmental value of the habitats supported by golf courses.
Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
On any given day there are 100 South Lake Tahoe kids living away from their parents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 9:50pm
The phone rings late one evening. The person at the other end of the line asks if there is a foster family available for one child for the night.
The person who answered the phone is Megan Ciampa, Regional Manager for Sierra Child & Family Services who is based in their South Lake Tahoe office. She says the hardest part of her job is to say "no" to phone calls like that. Just this week she's had to say "no" to three children and it was only Tuesday night when we talked. "Nothing hurts me more than to say no."
Mom’s Morning Out: An Event for Women, by Women
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2015 - 9:46pm
Event Date:
May 2, 2015 - 8:00am
Women of all ages are invited to attend the fourth annual Mom’s Morning Out on Saturday, May 2.
Mom’s Morning Out was started by Barton Health as a health and wellness program for new moms. The program has grown and last year more than 200 women, not just moms, participated in the event.
Heavenly and Kirkwood announce 2015 EpicPromise Award winners
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2015 - 9:15pm
This week, as part of the first EpicPromise Week, Vail Resorts will present the first ever EpicPromise Awards to two Heavenly or Kirkwood employees for their ongoing commitment to strengthening the local community and fostering a sustainable environment. The EpicPromise Awards are being given at Vail Resorts’ mountains across the country as part of the first annual EpicPromise Week (April 6-10, 2015), a full week dedicated to celebrating Vail Resorts’ widespread commitment to creating a more promising future for generations to come.
Smokey Bear visit Jubilee Kids' Academy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2015 - 8:12pm
Smokey Bear and U.S. Forest Service crew members visited Jubilee Kids' Academy in South Lake Tahoe this morning to teach preschool kids about campfire safety. Illegal and unattended campfires cause over 90 percent of wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Forest Service asks the public to be mindful of the current fire danger and help prevent human-caused wildfires by not building illegal campfires. Photo credit: Dave Marion, U.S. Forest Service.
New football coach headed to South Tahoe High from Lodi
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 6:08pm
Tokay High School (Lodi) football coach and athletic director Louis Franklin announced Monday he will be stepping down at the end of the school year after being offered “an opportunity to join Lake Tahoe Unified School District.”
Franklin, a 2000 Tokay graduate, has been the school’s head football coach since 2007 and the athletic director since 2010, when he replaced Jeff Johnston.
Franklin was 38-46 as Tokay’s head coach, including an 0-4 record in the playoffs, but finished with three winning seasons.
Easter Egg Hunts on the South Shore Friday and Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 12:09am
"Egg"stra special days for family fun!
On Friday, April 3, the Tahoe Douglas Firefighter's Association will be hosting an egg hunt for the young ones, ages 6 and under. The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs outside and kids can climb on fire trucks. Come inside and enjoy the bounce house, indoor playground and refreshments. Bring a basket to collect eggs and a camera to catch the fun times! Hunt begins at 11:00 a.m. The gym will be open until 1:00 p.m.
Reno's Jitloff nails third straight national title; Gardnerville's Cohee third
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 9:39pm
SUGARLOAF, ME - Giant slalom specialist Tim Jitloff (Reno, NV – U.S. Ski Team) threw down on bumpy snow at the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships to take his third national title in a row ahead of first run leader Tommy Ford (Bend, OR – U.S. Ski Team). Former University of Utah racer and current Team Geronimo member Nick Cohee (Gardnerville, NV – Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club/Team Geronimo) took third.
Kelly Keagy and Night Ranger looking forward to playing at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 11:37pm
It was a blast from the past today as I spoke with Night Ranger's drummer Kelly Keagy. We covered everything from playing discos in my hometown of Fremont, CA in the 70s to playing in large arenas with the likes of Kiss and ZZTop, to playing at the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe this weekend.
Keagy is one of the founding members of the band Night Ranger. He and buddies Jack Blades and Brad Gillis formed the band in 1979, and the three are still performing around the world as well as recording albums today.
South Shore man helps people facing disasters around the world
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 10:44pm
Friday morning 10 a.m.: Phone call comes in to the Evans home in Round Hill, Nevada. There is major flooding in the country of Malawi and his help is needed.
Friday afternoon 3 p.m: Ryder Evans is on a plane to the African nation for at least a two week stay.
Opinion: Exactly what California needs: A new, science-focused UC school
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 7:53pm
Editorial Note: This opinion piece was originally published in the LA Times.
South Tahoe grad starts "Pay it Forward" scholarship and mentor program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 10:24pm
Knowing that not all South Lake Tahoe kids plan on heading to a four-year college, John McDougall wanted to help those students find their vocational path.
And he is accomplishing this in two ways: Pay it Forward Scholarships and with a High School Mentoring Program.
"I'm helping kids that are taking the vocational path," said the 1972 South Tahoe high graduate.
Mental Health Forum focuses on unmet needs of the community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/05/2015 - 10:52pm
The facts are startling. El Dorado County has twice the number of suicides than the state average. El Dorado County has 2.5 times the state average of maternity mental issues. The domestic violence rate in El Dorado County is 1.5 times higher than the state average. More people are living in the county with mental issues than ever before.
A day long forum of mental health care providers, agencies, medical professionals and other community members was held in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday in order to find what needs are being met, and unmet, in the area.
South Lake Tahoe getting closer to having new bike park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 11:44pm
Boulder, Colorado has one. Portland, Oregon has one. Even Roseville and Truckee, California have one. If plans go as they appeared to during a presentation at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, South Lake Tahoe will soon have one.
What is it?
"It" is a combination BMX track and mountain bike skills park which will be located at the city owned Bijou Park.
Bijou Bike Park Association (BBPA) and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) President Ben Fish laid out the proposed plan to the Council and community.
22% of stores tested sold cigarettes to teens in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2015 - 11:45pm
There is an increase in illegal sales of tobacco products in El Dorado County, including South Lake Tahoe.
County health and law enforcement officials released the results of a recent operation where trained youth volunteers, aged 14-17, went into stores to purchase cigarettes. Of the 142 retail stores the youth went into, 32 stores sold them tobacco.
Bijou Bike Park on Tuesday's City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2015 - 12:03am
The Bijou Bike Park will take a step towards reality on Tuesday if the South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to approve the funding and in-kind services staff is recommending.
Members of the Bijou Bike Park Association (BBPA) presented the original project to the City back in September of 2011, and since then they've been working non-stop in their efforts to create the park. South Lake Tahoe BMX and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association have been helping BBPA in their efforts.
Heavenly's Epic Discovery Project gets closer to reality
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/24/2015 - 9:54pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort added summertime activities to the top of the gondola last summer but that was only the beginning if the Epic Discovery Project gets approval from the necessary agencies.
Kids can try hockey for free this Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 1:13am
Event Date:
February 21, 2015 - 11:00am
If your kids have always wanted to see if they would enjoy playing ice hockey, a free event this Saturday may be just what you're looking for.
Kraft is sponsoring a free day of ice hockey across America on Saturday, and the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena will be one of the spots they're hosting.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., all kids can try out hockey at the arena which is located at 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Las Vegas Little League team national champs after Chicago team disqualified
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 10:58pm
A Little League team that captured the attention of the nation and the hearts of its hometown was stripped of its national title Wednesday after an investigation revealed that team officials had falsified boundaries so they could add ineligible players to the roster.
Only last summer, the all-black Jackie Robinson West team was the toast of Chicago and was honored with trips to San Francisco and to the White House.
New leadership for Lake Tahoe SummerFest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 8:58pm
Brad Trexell, a former Opera Colorado and San Francisco Opera administrator was appointed executive director for Lake Tahoe SummerFest (www.tahoesummerfest.org), the classical music concert series in August.
LTUSD may be exclude unvaccinated students from school
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/07/2015 - 1:08am
With over 200 students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District not immunized against the measles, district officials are monitoring the situation and may even exclude those children from attending classes.
Even though there are no cases in El Dorado County as of yet, the cases in Washoe County and Bay Area are of concern.
Olympian Jamie Anderson gives back to kids on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 12:33am
Jamie Anderson continued her Give Back With Love sponsorship program on Tuesday, by giving three local students a dream package of equipment and a ski pass.
Anderson wanted to be present to give the students their prize but, according to Sierra-at-Tahoe, Jamie has been tied up with the X Games and Burton European Open. They wanted to get the kids up on the hill as soon as possible so didn't wait for Anderson's return but she'll join them on the slopes once back in South Lake Tahoe.
Pot Smoke And Mirrors: Vaporizer Pens Hide Marijuana Use
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 10:04pm
It's a sunny afternoon at Kelly's Collective, a medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles, and Nikki Esquibel is getting stoned. But you wouldn't know it.
The 19-year-old, who has a medical prescription for marijuana, is "smoking" pot with a handheld vaporizer, or a vape pen. It's sleek, black, and virtually indistinguishable from a high-end e-cigarette.
That's the point, says Esquibel. "I use it mostly around my neighborhood. It's easy to hide." The vapor coming from the device doesn't even have much of an odor.
Sierra at Tahoe offers $49 Super Bowl special on Sunday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 8:31pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort has announced a unique way to spend the Super Bowl this Sunday with deeply discounted tickets and events planned for a day of celebration.
Super Bowl 49 will be a full day event at Sierra-at-Tahoe. People can ski or snowboard for as low as $49 for the day with the purchase of a lift ticket in advance. There are a limited number of tickets available for purchase on the website, Liftopia.
The tickets are 47% off the normal price.
Random Acts of Improv returns to the Duke Theater
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 6:57pm
Event Date:
February 6, 2015 - 7:30pm
Warning. The contents of this show may cause excessive laughter, giggles or really big smiles.
Random Acts of Improv, a South Lake Tahoe improvisation group, returns to the Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theater for another night of fun and off-the-wall comedy.
This one-night-only performance will be Friday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m.
This family-friendly show will feature seasoned improvisation performers, along with a few fresh faces. As always, willing kids will be invited on stage to help the performers out.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department Safety Tip of the Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 11:14pm
Here’s another Sallie's South Lake Tahoe fire safety tip:
The theme of today’s tip takes aim at the tragic fires caused by match-es and lighters when they are used carelessly or allowed to fall into the hands of children.
Of the home fire fatalities, where the cause could be established, more than 1/3 involved children playing with matches or lighters, or the careless use of smoking materials. Tragically, children are often the victims of fires they start themselves.
Babe Ruth 2015 Registration
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/17/2015 - 4:50pm
It is now time to sign up to play in the 2015 Babe Ruth season in South Lake Tahoe.
The next sign updates will be on January 21 and 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Center, February 5 and 25 at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and then again at the Ice Arena at the same time on March 5.
Tryouts will then be held on Sunday March 22 and 29 at 10 a.m.
The Babe Ruth League is expecting a six team with with 12 players on each team. Joining the players on each roster will be a Manager, Coach and Assistant Coach (a Varsity Player).
Fundraiser: Join South Tahoe High Dance Team for a Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 11:54pm
Event Date:
January 24, 2015 - 10:00am
What a great opportunity for young people in South Lake Tahoe! All kids in 2nd grade through 8th grade are invited to participate in the first ever STHS Dance Team camp on Saturday, January 24. After spending the day learning routines from the varsity Dance Team, attendees will be performing during a halftime show during the Viking varsity basketball against rival Truckee High.
Camp will start at 10 a.m. All participants will get a performance t-shirt and lunch. The cost is $35 per dancer. All proceeds go to support the Dance Team.
President Obama wants to make community college free
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 11:31pm
Free education "for those willing to work for it."
That's what President Obama said he would like to see in an announcement the White House posted to Facebook and Vine on Thursday.
He's proposing to make the first two years of community college free.
Flu bug starting to hit South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 10:21pm
Runny and stuffy nose, fever and chills, body and headaches, cough and sore throat, tiredness. Have these symptoms? You might have the flu.
You don't have to go far in South Lake Tahoe before you come across someone who is sick, and the flu season is just beginning. Evidence points to high or widespread flu activity in 43 states including Nevada, and it's just now entering California.
South Lake Tahoe locals help set Workout World Record
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/04/2015 - 1:42am
An attempt to set the record for the World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout happened at noon on Saturday, January 3 at cities around the globe, and South Lake Tahoe was not left out.
For the 18 people who showed up, it wasn't all about breaking a record, it was about starting off the new year right with an hour of exercise. They walked along the new bike trail from Sawmill Pond to South Tahoe High School and back.
Join in the fun at World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 10:52pm
ViSalus, also known as Body by Vi, is a weight loss and nutritional program very popular around the world. Their mission is to take the weight off the world, one person at a time, ten pounds at a time.
They will start 2015 with gathering as many people in 11 countries around the world at noon on Saturday to have the World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout, and South Lake Tahoe isn't going to be left behind.
Kudos: Liberty Utilities employees give back during the holidays
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/20/2014 - 11:04pm
You may recall that a month ago employees from Liberty Utilities donated cash and boxes and cans of food for the South Lake Tahoe backpack food program, Page and Sage. This generous donation allows the group to continue to feed the kids in need in our community.
