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America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe rescheduled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 8:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another event casualty due to the coronavirus is the 29th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride. Originally set for Sunday, June 7, it has been rescheduled to combine with the 18th annual Tour de Tahoe, set for Sunday, September 13, 2020. This due to the uncertainty of current and changing CDC coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions and mandates by national, state and county health agencies.
Letter: Why we are still voting No on Measure B
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 1:49pm
We would like to respond to a recent "Letter to the Editor" on 2/17/20 in which the author infers that we may not have reached out to Lake Valley Fire for information. We have had multiple conversations with LVFPD Board Member, Leona Allen. Ms. Hall sent a letter seeking information and clarification to Chief Alameda which was published in a local newspaper and went unanswered.
Letter submitted to Chief Alameda, LVFPD
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 12:14pm
Dear Chief Alameda:
Here’s my take on Measure B, please correct me if I am out of the ballpark.
Revenue for LVFD for FY 18/19 was $6.8 million/year.
Salaries/wages paid out were a whopping $5.3 million including Overtime: $175,000 and Other Pay including Bonuses: $591,000.
Equipment purchased last year: $77,000.
This year, 2018/19: Equipment budgeted: $22,000.
It is fairly obvious where all the money went: into salaries/wages and benefits.
Golden Bear neighborhood is first South Lake Tahoe National Firewise USA® Designation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 4:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Golden Bear community in South Lake Tahoe has been at the forefront of neighborhood fire safety and their hard work has paid off. They have earned a Firewise USA® designation by the National Fire Protection Association, making them the first South Lake Tahoe community to earn this designation.
After caring for 25,000 animals out of their South Lake Tahoe home, the Millhams retire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/27/2020 - 10:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 1978, Tom and Cheryl Millham have been operating Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, taking in sick and injured wildlife from across the region with a goal of rehabilitating them for release back into the wild. For most of those years, they used their home and backyard for the cages, aviary, brick enclosures and rehab facilities.
Artists needed to create mural on East Shore Trail tunnel, the target of recent graffiti
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 12:35am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Since its opening in June 2019, the new Tahoe East Shore Trail connecting Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park has quickly become an attraction for both residents and visitors interested in exploring Tahoe’s famed East Shore on foot or by bicycle. To augment the natural beauty of the immediate surroundings and transform a utilitarian tunnel into an enjoyable, relevant art experience, the Tahoe Fund and Tahoe Public Art have joined together to commission a mural that will be unique to the space.
Dozens of new California laws go into effect in 2020
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 4:33pm
New laws will be going into effect in California in the new year, putting into place California legislature action during 2019. There are many changes including road safety and distracted driving penalties, roadkill rules, minimum wage, independent workers and rent caps.
Except where noted, these laws are effective January 1, 2020:
Traffic Safety
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting several new laws passed this year:
South Lake Tahoe Highway 50 roadwork update
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 6:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Roadwork on a three-year $57 million project along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe is coming to an end. Until November 1, crews will be working on some curb and gutter portions of the road along with some sidewalk repair. They will also be working on electrical components, landscaping, erosion control and painting of lines.
Governor Newsom signs slew of bills including wildfire protection and defensible space
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 4:06pm
The 2019 legislative year for California has come to an end and Gov. Gavin Newsom wrapped u the session with signing several bills. His first year of office saw 870 new laws and 172 vetoed proposals.
Tahoe Douglas Fire raises funds to award scholarship to Douglas High student
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 7:39pm
ROUND HILL, Nev. - Every Labor Day, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) holds a pancake breakfast to support local students in their quest for higher education, and in particular in the field of public service.
They serve Douglas County at Lake Tahoe from the top of Kingsbury Grade to the top of Spooner Summit. This year they chose to invest in the Douglas High School graduating class of 2019 and awarded Alexa Moss with their annual scholarship.
Many of their employees and retirees reside in the valley and have raised their families there.
Nurses in four states go on strike including those at Barton Hospital
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/20/2019 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Hospital nurses went from the operating room to the picket line Friday morning, saying their 15 months of union contract negotiations with their employer have not done enough to address health benefits for nurses.
The nurses with their signs spread out on the four corners of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and 3rd Street as well as across the street from the hospital on South Street.
Letter: Barton’s commitment to the community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:12am
Barton Health is a dedicated partner in our community’s health. We have cared for generations of families, providing excellent care since 1963.
Safety and quality are everyone’s priority at Barton Health, and it’s a united team that achieves the high standards we’ve come to expect. Our nurses are critical to those teams - they are on the front line of every patient’s experience, and we rely on their compassion and skill to provide a comfortable and
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Liberty Utilities for 2nd Adopt-A-Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 9:16pm
Following their Adopt-A-Day (AAD) of Nourishment sponsorship on August 26, Liberty Utilities sent another great crew on September 2 to assist the Bread & Broth volunteers with another AAD dinner. Just as they provide incredible service to their customers, the Liberty Utilities AAD sponsor crew members, Jennifer Guenther, James Martin, Kate Marrone, Chad Sousa and Kelsey Zieba, also provided the same spirit of service in helping others at their sponsorship dinner.
Nurses notify Barton Hospital of their intent to strike September 20
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 10:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Nurses Association (CNA) has served Barton Health with a ten-day notice of their registered nurses (RNs) intent to strike on Friday, September 20, 2019.
In November 2017 the nurses at the South Lake Tahoe hospital voted to unionize. At the time the RNs cited a desire to work for enhanced patient care staffing and standards for nurses as key reasons for affiliating with CNA.
Full closure of US50 over Echo Summit delayed until 2020
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 5:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The full closure of US Highway 50 over Echo Summit planned for October 18 has been postponed until next year.
The seven precast bridge girders needed for the Echo Summit Sidehill Viaduct (bridge) Replacement Project will not be ready in time for an October closure. Instead, contractor Q&D Construction will winterize the job site and come back to finish the project next year.
This is a two-year project that the contractor was attempting to accelerate. It is still on track to be finished next year.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 6:05am
This week at South Tahoe High School, students enjoyed a short week with Labor Day Weekend and Back-to-School night. Seniors get prepared for their last year at STHS and multiple home games wrap up the week.
On Campus
On Thursday, seniors met in the STHS theatre with school counselors to discuss graduation requirements. With Google slides filled of tips and resources, counselors took questions from seniors, helping them prepare for their final year.
Athletics
Echo Summit closure moved out to October 18, Caltrans tells those at public meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 9:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is now looking at October 18 as the beginning of a two-week closure of US Highway 50 at Echo Summit.
Highway 50 and Sierra Boulevard projects heading into final weeks
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 11:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With summer over and the October 15 deadline for grading projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin, contractors are working to wrap up work on Sierra Boulevard and Highway 50.
Chance of thunderstorms and showers in the Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 11:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The region will see above average temperatures with afternoon breezes continue through Labor Day. Thunderstorm chances return beginning Monday and lasting through Thursday with the most widespread storms on Wednesday. Temperatures will gradually cool stating Wednesday but will remain above normal, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
The storms will be most numerous near and east of Highway 395.
Next weekend remains uncertain, but confidence has increased somewhat that another upper low will approach the coast.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork for September 1 - 6
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are about so left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday, August 30 through 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 for Labor Day weekend. Exceptions may be granted depending on the work and route.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Wine Walk kicks off Labor Day Weekend at Heavenly Village and South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 3:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is looked at as the end of summer. Labor Day Weekend is filled with holiday barbeques and picnics, and some last moments under the sun before the arrival of fall and winter.
Road closures set as travelers leave South Lake Tahoe on Labor Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 4:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second of two pilot plan holiday weekends designed to help alleviate traffic congestion on Meyer's back roads will take place on Monday, September 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Holiday traffic from South Lake Tahoe that heads west on Highway 50 over Echo Summit has been directed by apps like Waze and Google Maps to take side roads as the quickest route home. The redirected routes go through neighborhoods and block residents from their homes.
Tahoe Douglas Firehouse Pancake Breakast
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 3:27pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2019 - 8:30am
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Douglas Fire Department is holding their annual Labor Day pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Round Hill firehouse.
There is much more on the menu than breakfast:
Tour the firehouse
Take photos with the fire trucks
Play Safety Games
Learn what PASS is and how to use a fire extinguisher
Learn about defensible space
Watch Bomb Squad demonstrations
Dress up like a firefighter
Learn how to properly install a car seat
Meyers roundabout to be fully open by Labor Day Weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 12:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new roundabout in Meyers on Highway 50 at the base of Echo Summit has already been partially open but on Thursday motorists will be able to use the complete roundabout as designed, including the westbound by-pass lane.
Final paving will be done Wednesday and Thursday night so the bypass lane of the roundabout should be open by Thursday morning. The speed limit in the area is posted at 20 mph through the roundabout, 30 mph as one exits to the west and 40 mph will remain the speed limit through Meyers.
Toxic algae tests underway on samples from South Lake Tahoe beach
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 3:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Authorities are testing water and algae in the Kiva Beach area after a man reported the death of his dog after allegedly being in Lake Tahoe behind Tallac Historic Site a week ago.
The death of the dog came to the attention of Lahontan Regional Water Quality Board late Wednesday, August 21. The following day they were joined by the El Dorado County Environmental Health Department along the stretch of beach the dog's owner said they were at the previous Sunday. They spoke with the owner and retraced their steps that day.
Above normal temperatures for LakeTahoe in the week ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 6:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As we head into the Labor Day holiday, temperatures will be well above normal through the upcoming week, with the warmest conditions most likely Tuesday. Dry conditions are likely to prevail through the week except for a chance of thunderstorms near the Sierra crest on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork for August 25 - 31
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 7:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are still almost two months left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6:00 a.m. August 30 through 8:00 p.m. September 3 for Labor Day weekend. Exceptions may be granted depending on the work and route.
State Route 89 (Placer County): Motorists can expect intermittent short delays on State Route 89 at Sugar Pine Point State Park in Tahoma from 6:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 and from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, August 25 due to the Lake Tahoe Triathlon.
Keep Tahoe Blue Labor Day Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 2:05pm
Event Date:
September 2, 2019 - 8:30am Monday, September 2 | 8:30 am - noon
Location: Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe
The beaches can get thrashed with trash after the popular holiday weekend festivities. Help us keep our beaches clean! We provide cleanup materials, refreshments and a prize. Ride your bike to receive a special gift. Bring your reusable water bottle and friends!
For more information and to RSVP please visit https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/news/events/keep-tahoe-blue-labor-day-cleanup.
Location
Kings Beach
United States
See map: Google Maps
Labor Day outdoor “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie, concert and laser show
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 10:27pm
Event Date:
September 1, 2019 - 5:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Harveys Lake Tahoe has added a new and unique attraction over the Labor Day Weekend. On Sunday, Sept. 1, it is the ultimate Queen experience with a sing-a-long screening of a special, unreleased version of the mega-hit movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the big outdoor screen in the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, a live performance by the Killer Queens and a Laser Light Spectacular.
Globally influenced Mestizo Beat and Boca do Rio at Live at Lakeview
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 12:07am
Event Date:
July 25, 2019 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mestizo Beat and Boca do Rio will bring musical influences from all across the globe to Live at Lakeview this Thursday, July 25.
The free Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series brings a wide variety of genre all season from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday until Labor Day Weekend.
It takes place on the lakefront Lakeview Commons at the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue. Not only is there music, but also a beer and wine garden, local food and merchant vendors....and beautiful panoramic views of Lake Tahoe (also free!).
South Lake Tahoe Labor Day traffic test to include full road closures
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 6:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In an attempt to address traffic concerns on side roads in the Meyers area, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and El Dorado County (EDC) conducted a test and put up two road closures on Sunday, July 7, 2019.
Barriers were placed at the intersections of Highway 50 and both Sawmill and North Upper Truckee roads in an attempt to keep westbound holiday traffic out of the neighborhoods and on the highway. In addition, they were also evaluating the traffic backup on both roads and the routing of traffic by directional apps like Waze and Google.
Day-long budget workshop for the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 12:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It will be a very long day for the City Council and City staff on Tuesday as they hold a budget workshop prior to the start of their regularly scheduled meeting on July 16 at 10:00 a.m.
The public is invited to attend
Their agenda:
1. Call to Order Mayor Laine
2. Public Comment Mayor Laine
3. Draft City Council Priorities Frank Rush
a. Review of priorities
b. Progress to date
4. General Overview of City Financial Position Debbie McIntyre
a. General Fund balance
Special LTUSD meeting to discuss Sierra House Elementary
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 7:18pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2019 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A special meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m.to discuss approval of funds needed to get Sierra House Elementary opened by the beginning of the school year.
Since a Labor Day 2018 fire, the school which housed grades K-5 has been closed with students split between South Tahoe Middle School and Al Tahoe Elementary.
There have been concerns in the community the school wouldn't be ready to open in August.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 11:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
6/19
The three-mile long Tahoe East Shore Trail opens to bikes and pedestrians
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 4:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe East Shore Trail at Lake Tahoe is now open to non-motorized bicycle and foot traffic. The Nevada Department of Transportation and Tahoe Transportation District, along with their partners in the project, celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday afternoon the three-mile path between southern Incline Village and Sand Harbor State Park.
Pilot full closure program on two roads in Meyers to help address traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 5:11pm
El Dorado County unveiled their pilot plan Tuesday evening, one that is designed to help alleviate traffic congestion on Meyer's back roads during two holiday weekends this summer.
El Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) Director Rafael Martinez joined other staff members in presenting the traffic congestion circulation alternative to the approximately 25 people in attendance. There will be a hard closure in place on Sawmill Road near Highway 50, and on North Upper Truckee near Highway 50 during the July 4th and Labor Day holiday weekends as part of a pilot project.
Columbus Day could change to Indigenous Peoples' Day in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 10:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Indigenous Peoples' Day is replacing the Columbus Day holiday in cities around the country, and South Lake Tahoe could be next.
During their meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the City Council will vote on a resolution to rename the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in South Lake Tahoe. The first city to rename the holiday was Berkeley in 1992, followed by Santa Cruz in 1994 and since then cities across the country, as well as whole states, are adopting the new holiday.
Road closures planned to alleviate South Lake Tahoe and Meyers holiday traffic woes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
June 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
In anticipation of traffic congestion during the upcoming 4th of July and Labor Day holidays, El Dorado County (EDC) is hosting a public meeting to discuss traffic control measures in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps building.
El Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) will present a traffic congestion circulation alternative that officially and temporarily closes portions of both Sawmill Road and North Upper Truckee at Highway 50.
Public meeting to discuss $688.7M El Dorado County recommended budget
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 11:07pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on June 17 to go over the El Dorado County Fiscal Year 2019-20 Recommended Budget of $688.7 million. This special meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the Board's Placerville meeting room at 330 Fair Lane.
The County's Chief Administrative Officer, Don Ashton delivered the budget to the supervisors and it is also available online for review. State law mandates that the Recommended Budget be submitted to the Board on or before June 30th of each year.
Burning Man idea turns into Lake Tahoe business
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 3:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you ever wanted to experience Lake Tahoe from the comforts of a camper, enjoying the outdoors and campfires, while fishing for dinner outside your door that you'll cook on an open stove? Then cuddling up in bed with nothing but the sounds of nature outside to lull you to sleep?
Don't have the gear to make this happen?
James "Jay" Cooley and Alecia Baker do, and they are in business to help create those kinds of memories with Tahoe RV Rentals.
Barton Hospital nurses go out on strike
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 4:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The almost 180 registered nurses at Barton Hospital went out on a planned strike Friday morning to show the South Lake Tahoe hospital they want a fair contract, one that honors all of their demands.
RNs at Barton Memorial Hospital serve notice of intent to strike
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Nurses Association (CNA) has served Barton Health with another ten-day notice of their RNs' intent to strike on May 24, 2019. This is the second such notice this year. Their original notice was sent on February 15 and was withdrawn on February 22.
Full response to reported Lake Tahoe emergency turns out to be "swatting" hoax
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:06pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Authorities responded in full force Thursday morning to a home in the 500 block of US 50 in Zephyr Cove after a crisis call led them to believe a teenage girl was in labor and in danger.
At 6:43 a.m. on April 18, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) were dispatched to a residence in Zephyr Cove after the Live Violence Free crisis hotline center received a concerning call. The unidentified caller said they were a pregnant 13-year-old who believed she was in labor and had previously been raped by her father.
SLT City Council meeting to include construction allocations, camping regulations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday's evening meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will have a full agenda that includes replacement of aging snow removal equipment, a Lime License Agreement, and temporary suspension of the City's Residential Allocation Procedures.
Holocaust survivor to speak about tolerance and intervention
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 10:48am
Event Date:
May 12, 2019 - 7:00pm The well-known phrase “those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it” has a personal meaning to Sami Steigmann.
Steigmann, a Holocaust survivor and motivational speaker, is coming to the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on Sunday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Steigmann will share his story about life in a Nazi labor camp, the medical experiments he was subjected to, how he survived and the many lessons he’s learned throughout his life.
Location
CHABAD LAKE TAHOE
926 Tanglewood Drive
United States
See map: Google Maps
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks the Filipino Community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 12:26am
Members of the St. Theresa Filipino Community love sponsoring Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal and serving up a delicious Filipino themed dinner. Hosting their second Adopt A Day of Nourishment this year, the Filipino community group sponsored the March 25th Monday Meal and brought their well-honed cooking skills and favorite Filipino cuisine recipes to feed the grateful dinner guests congregating for a communal meal at Grace Hall.
Nurses give Barton Memorial Hospital a 10-day notice of a strike
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 6:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Memorial Hospital received a ten-day notice from the California Nurse's Association on Monday, informing them that the nurses at the South Lake Tahoe hospital intend to strike on February 15, 2019.
Negotiations have been ongoing between the nurse's union and Barton Health since the Registered Nurses (RNs) at Barton Memorial Hospital and Lake Tahoe Surgery Center voted 123 to 17 to unionize on November 15, 2017.
South Lake Tahoe City Council on a delayed start Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to the current blizzard, the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 5 will start two hours late at 11:00 a.m. The closed session portion of the meeting will start at 10:30 a.m.
City officials said this delayed start will allow attendees to get to the meeting safely.
There are 15 items on the agenda including the final vote on a cannabis use ordinance and first reading on a mobile vending ordinance.
Barton Health nurses vote for one-day strike if necessary
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 1:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The nurses at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe who voted to organize in November 2017 have voted to strike for one day if necessary should their union and management fail to come to an agreement on issues that concern them at the bargaining table.
"Progress has stalled out," said Barton nurse Beth Dameral. "We haven't heard back on the healthcare issue."
Letters: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 1:08pm
As January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, one might ask, “exactly what is human trafficking?”
Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons by means of coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, for the purpose of exploitation. Sex trafficking is defined as a commercial sex act that is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age. Of particular note is the automatic classification of trafficking in children under 18 years of age.
