Lake Tahoe Community College

Kudos: Drug Store Project successful due to community partnerships

If you had walked onto the LTCC campus on Tuesday, April 3, you would have never guessed that there were 325 6th grade youth and 220 agency and volunteer workers throughout the corridors, all learning information on how and why to keep themselves safe from drugs. “Choices, what are yours?” was the theme of our efforts in keeping our youth drug free. With the country’s attitudes and norms about drug use changing, times are even more difficult for our kids.

Christening ceremony for Ms Lisa, the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue boat

In South Lake Tahoe, the name Lisa Maloff is synonymous with philanthropy. She has earned the name "Angel of Tahoe" through her large donations, including $10 million to Barton Memorial Hospital for their new Robert Maloff Center of Excellence (Wellness and Sports Performance Center) and $5.8 million to Lake Tahoe Community College for the Lisa Maloff University Center. To date, Mrs. Maloff has donated $35 million in the past four years.

New board members and volunteers sought for Lake Tahoe Humane Society

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been almost one year since the Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS) fired their former Executive Director Niki Congero amid allegations of embezzlement. For months, South Lake Tahoe Police detectives worked through piles of paperwork and film, completing the case for the El Dorado County District Attorney in December. Since then, the case has been in the hands of the DA's office, but nothing has happened yet.

South Lake Tahoe Science Fair open to the public

Event Date: 
April 5, 2018 - 4:30pm

Life Science and Health is the theme of the 3rd annual South Lake Tahoe Science Expo which will be held on Thursday, April 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College gymnasium.

There will be hands-on science investigations, experiments, and demonstrations for visitors of all ages. This year's activities focus on health, nutrition, the human body, organisms, ecosystems, food webs, life cycles, inheritance, adaptation, and more!

The Science Expo fosters curiosity, excitement, and interest in science and its free and open to the public.

Fundamental Freedoms art exhibit opening at LTCC

Event Date: 
April 19, 2018 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College Art Department instructor Shelley Zentner brings her large-scale portraits inspired by stories of freedom and expression to the Fine Arts building’s Foyer Gallery in her exhibit, “Fundamental Freedoms.” Zentner will host an artist reception and talk on Thursday, April 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. inside the Foyer Gallery. Mayor of South Lake Tahoe Wendy David will officially open the exhibit at 6:30 p.m., followed by an artist’s talk from Zentner. Wine and canapés will be served, and all are welcome to attend.

Business Expo fills with 85 vendors - Early bird tickets still available

A wide variety of local businesses will fill Harveys Tahoe on Friday, March 30 for the 2018 GO Local: Business EXPO from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This annual event is a community favorite that aims to showcase the most cutting-edge businesses on the South Shore. This year 85 exhibitors will feature their latest and greatest products, services and promotions. All members of the community are encouraged to attend and can expect a fun night of food tasting, beer and wine sampling, live music and vendor giveaways.

Free Soup Night to highlight local produce use at schools and restaurants

Event Date: 
April 19, 2018 - 5:30pm

UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will be holding an evening of not only culinary fun, but one with free food as they bring together the community, local produce, food and gardening.

On Thursday, April 19, the Soup Night will be held at South Lake Brewing from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Soup will be prepared by South Tahoe High School Culinary Arts Program and the bread will be prepared by Lake Tahoe Community College Culinary Arts Program.

Lake Tahoe Community College closing at 3PM Friday due to snow

Lake Tahoe Community College will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Friday March 16 due to a continuing winter storm that is dumping considerable amounts of snow both at lake level and over mountain passes.

All classes and scheduled events planned for 3:00 p.m. or later are cancelled.

Whiteout conditions, strong winds and hazardous driving environments led college leadership to call for an early closure.

They will update their website and Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, so please check these for any further updates.

Most Lake Tahoe area schools are closed, LTCC open

It is a snow day for most Lake Tahoe area schools.

A list of closures:

Lake Tahoe Unified Schools are closed
All Washoe County Schools are closed
Zephyr Cove Elementary is closed
Schools in the Tahoe Truckee School District are closed
Pollock Pines Elementary School District schools are closed
All Truckee Meadows Community College campuses are closed

Lake Tahoe Community College is open. For any additional updates students are staff are asked to check their social media pages.

Final funding in place for South Lake Tahoe's Greenway Trail

The next phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail will now be completed by El Dorado County, a move that is estimated to save $1,000,000.

During this week's meeting of the California Tahoe Conservancy Board, approval was given to the transfer of a $3.182 million grant to El Dorado County to build the next phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail. Conservancy staff recommended transferring the project from the State to the County who they said is in an advantageous position to deliver the project, and has indicated that it can complete the Project in a timely manner.

South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosts Easter Egg Hunt

Event Date: 
March 31, 2018 - 10:00am

The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club will be holding their 51st annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 at Lake Tahoe Community College adjacent to the gymnasium.

The fun gets underway at 10:00 a.m.

At 10:30 a.m., the Easter Bunny will start the traditional parade. There will be judging of all in Easter Bonnets and Easter Costumes starting at 10:45 a.m.

The big hunt for eggs starts at 11:00 a.m.

The hunt is open to ages 11 and under. Areas will be divided by age group, including an area for handicapped children.

Local women honored by Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe honored three local women as winners of their annual Violet Richardson, Live Your Dream and Ruby Awards.

Lake Tahoe area schools closed Friday

Students around the Lake Tahoe basin are going to enjoy another Snow Day on Friday. The following closures are in place:

Lake Tahoe Unified: For the safety of our students and staff
All Schools Will be CLOSED today due to Road and Continuing Blizzard conditions.
All school activities are cancelled unless notified otherwise.

All Douglas County School District schools are CLOSED for today.

Incline Village schools are closed.

Lake Tahoe storm closes college and schools

The blizzard warnings in the Lake Tahoe basin have prompted school officials to close schools, or in the case of Douglas County, put them on late start.

Lake Tahoe Unified School District is on a Snow Day. All Schools Will be CLOSED today due to the Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

LTCC planned drill prompts elementary school to go on lock down

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A planned emergency drill at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Wednesday prompted an emergency lock down at Tahoe Valley Elementary School.

At 2:00 p.m. on February 28, a planned automated alert was sent out by LTCC. On campus there was an announcement sent out over loud speakers, telling students there was a lockdown drill. Part of the on campus drill is to send out a robocall.

LTCC brings Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs to campus

Event Date: 
February 27, 2018 - 12:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Author, hip hop artist and speaker Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs will be at Lake Tahoe Community College Tuesday, February 27, 2018. His 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. workshop in the college's Duke Theatre will focus on how one can develop into a skillful and successful leader.

Jacobs is the author of "Accuracy: A Guide to Living Skillfully and Successfully in Today's Crazy Times," a look at how to live the most accurate life possible with practical everyday wisdom, a road map to flourish on every area of life.

Volunteers needed for Lake Tahoe area student science expos

Volunteers are desperately needed for two upcoming student science events: The 2018 Science Expo March 12-16 in Incline Village and SLT Science Expo April 3-6 in South Lake Tahoe.

Being a volunteer is fun and easy! All science activities will be ready to go and minimal training is required, This year's activities focus on Life Science, Health and Nutrition, and include activities focused on the topics of organisms and ecosystems, inheritance and adaptation, and health and nutrition.

Vagina Monologues opens to full house in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
February 24, 2018 - 7:30pm

The 16th annual Vagina Monologues in South Lake Tahoe opened to a full house Friday at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater and there is one more chance to see this local performance.

Tahoe Art League to feature local Burning Man artists

Event Date: 
February 21, 2018 - 6:00pm

The Tahoe Art League will be presenting two South Lake Tahoe artists and one local art car owner and their Burning Man art at their next business meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

There will be a short meeting prior to the presentation. The artists will present photos and stories of their Burning Man art projects and will be available for questions.

The free presentation will be held in the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room/Aspen Room.

LTCC raises their bond grade to AA

After receiving high marks for a second time from both Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Financial Services and Moody’s Investor Service in their bond ratings reports, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is ready to issue its second set of bonds for sale with the Measure F general obligation bond.

Liberty Utilities to award 9 scholarships to high school and college students

Liberty Utilities is offering $4,750 in academic scholarships to eligible high school and college students within its service territory.

The eight schools participating in the sixth annual scholarship program are South Tahoe High School, Loyalton High School, Douglas High School (students residing in Alpine County only), Coleville High School, North Tahoe High School, Truckee High School and Portola High School, as well as Lake Tahoe Community College.

LTCC men's soccer team to have seven South Tahoe High players

Five South Tahoe High seniors and graduates signed their letters of intent to play for the Lake Tahoe Community College Coyotes this fall.

Cesar Hernandez (class of 2017), Giovani "Gio" Yanez, Ignacio Vazquez, Andy Salazar and Oscar Villagrana (class of 2016) were all on hand with LTCC Soccer Coach Nick Arbelaez.

The five athletes were all born and raised in South Lake Tahoe and have a combined 55 years of soccer already under their belts.

"I'm very stoked," said Villagrana of his heading to LTCC to play at the college level.

Possible South Lake Tahoe ban on Styrofoam

The list of New York City; Takoma Park, Maryland; Seattle, Washington; Washington DC; Miami Beach, Florida; Freeport and Portland, Maine; Nantucket, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California could soon have South Lake Tahoe added as the 113th California city or county to ban polystyrene. Berkeley has had a ban in place since 1988, the first California city to do so.

Special wildland firefighter course at LTCC

A comprehensive one-week long course, Wildland Fire Safety and Hand Crew Operations, Basic Wildland Firefighter, will be held March 19-24, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. daily at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).

Instructor Keegan Schafer will instruct students on the safety aspects of fighting wildland fires and the methods, procedures and responsibilities of firefighters. The course includes instruction in specialized equipment, physical fitness, fire behavior and suppression, human factors and general fireline construction.

One Degree of Change community conversations to be held South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
February 22, 2018 - 6:30pm

A one degree change in the earth's average temperature can cause a sheet of ice of in Greenland to melt and raise the ocean level enough to put low lying land in Florida under water.

It takes only a one degree change in temperature to convert water to steam, water to ice, or water to snow.

It can take a shift of one degree to change your life.

One degree is so small, yet so powerful.

Lake Tahoe Community College student awarded car

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) student Marissa Smith was awarded a refurbished Subaru Thursday during a ceremony at the campus in South Lake Tahoe.

Marissa revealed an unparalleled sense of optimism and perseverance over some rather large life obstacles in an essay she submitted to the college. Dozens of other students also submitted essays but Marissa's caught the judge's attention due to the challenges she has had to hurdle.

LTCC accreditation extended for 7 more years

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has just received the highest level of accreditation possible from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC). The commission reaffirmed the college’s accreditation for seven years on the basis of a comprehensive evaluation. This reaffirmation puts the college in excellent standing until its next full accreditation review in Fall 2024.

Public AAUW meeting to focus on Lake Tahoe transportation issues

Event Date: 
February 10, 2018 - 10:30am

The public is invited to join the American Association of University Women (AAUW) at their next general meeting in South Lake Tahoe when the featured speaker will be Carl Hasty from the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). They will be meeting on Saturday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Aspen/Board Room of Lake Tahoe Community College.

Hasty will discuss Lake Tahoe Basin transit issues, including the proposed Loop Road. This is an issue that affects our entire community.

Tahoe Arts Project brings Cascada de Flores to the South Shore

Event Date: 
February 2, 2018 - 6:30pm

Tahoe Arts Project is bringing Cascada de Flores to the South Shore for a week of shows at local schools, culminating with a performance open to the public on February 2 at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theatre at 7:00 p.m.

Cascada de Flores brings the nostalgic song and traditions of Mexico and its neighbors into simple and beautiful arrangements that allow space for both improvisation and pure expression.

Letter: An open letter to South Lake Tahoe City Council

Dear Council Members:

My name is Scott Ramirez, I am a long time resident of South Lake Tahoe. Some of you know me and my family and are familiar with our activities to support our town. We are advocates for our community and volunteer where we can.

16th annual Vagina Monologues in South Lake Tahoe

The community is invited to two unforgettable evenings in the sharing of prose, pain, love, laughter, and life at the 2018 Vagina Monologues on February 23 and 24 at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater.

Human trafficking – A look beneath the surface

Event Date: 
January 30, 2018 - 6:30pm

The question I get asked the most when sharing that I’m a member of PATH (Partners Against the Trafficking of Humans) is: Is human trafficking happening here in South Lake Tahoe? The answer is yes, although solid numbers are hard to come by. Recently, it was reported in local media that 14 people were arrested and one 17 year old girl rescued from a trafficking ring in El Dorado County that included South Lake Tahoe, Placerville, and El Dorado Hills.

Trio of art exhibit openings, artist receptions at LTCC in January

Event Date: 
January 18, 2018 - 5:00pm

The community is warmly invited to a trio of free artist receptions and exhibit openings at Lake Tahoe Community College on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Come and enjoy the art along with free refreshments with your fellow art lovers.

SnowGlobe wrap up: Global attention, donations, the environment and fields

As the tents are taken down, the stage removed and all other components of SnowGlobe disappear for another year, an evaluation of the Community Play Field and other aspects of the seventh annual event in South Lake Tahoe are being made. There may be negatives to the popular event that draws in 20,000 people a day, there are also many positives to be celebrated.

There is more to the three-day festival, SnowGlobe, than music and crowds, a side of the event many aren't aware of.

"Angel of Tahoe" Lisa Maloff celebrates Christmas with local youth

Christmas was made very special for 100 South Lake Tahoe children on Saturday, December 16, 2017 when philanthropist Lisa Maloff joined Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) in ringing in the holidays with a special celebration that won’t soon be forgotten.

Earlier this month, Mrs. Maloff made a generous donation of $75,000 to the agency that serves the youth and families South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County and Alpine County. Mrs. Maloff asked TYFS to hold a very special Christmas party so she could spread some holiday cheer and create magical memories for our local children.

LTCC awarded $500k for culinary pre-apprenticeship program

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is one of just a handful of educational providers in the state to win a $500,000 grant from the California Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI) to help build and launch culinary pre-apprenticeship programs in South Lake Tahoe. LTCC was recently notified of the award, which will be used to help better prepare South Lake Tahoe’s workforce and to improve local residents’ ability to secure in-demand jobs and progress to higher-wage careers in the Tahoe Basin.

South Lake Tahoe company producing big air jump for SnowGlobe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – Over a dozen local, regional and pro skiers and snowboarders will take part in SnowGlobe Big Air, a jump at the scene of the three-day musical festival in South Lake Tahoe.

On Course Events has partnered with SnowGlobe to build the jump which is Lake Tahoe's largest man-made feature. Athletes will drop out of the darkness on a scaffolding tower, coming down and hitting a jump launching over 30 feet above the

Snowglobe reconfiguration to close Al Tahoe Blvd and Bijou Park

12.20.17 update: When closures are in place, Al Tahoe Boulevard will be closed from Johnson Blvd to Pioneer Village to lessen impact on residents.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The 7th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival returns to South Lake Tahoe December 29-31, but those attending and nearby residents need to know of changes to the layout, resulting in some road closures.

2018 Business Expo in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
March 30, 2018 - 4:30pm

The popular and dynamic business event, the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) Business Expo, is now accepting booth registrations and early bird discounts are now in place.

The event this year is on March 30, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at Harveys Lake Tahoe.

Vail Resorts celebrates local community with Epic Promise awards

EpicPromise grants and donations were given away on Wednesday to dozens of non-profits who serve the communities around both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood.

Grants and donations are given by Vail Resorts in all of the communities where they have operations and go to programs who serve youth or environmental initiatives.

This year's recipients:

Alpine County Unified School District
Alpine Watershed Group
American Youth Soccer Association #282
Austin's House
Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation (3)
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Bread & Broth
CASA El Dorado

Dogs help students de-stress before finals at LTCC

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It wasn't your normal evening in the library at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Thursday. There was no librarian with the proverbial "shhhh." There was no quiet spot to study, and there was a table full of food and a lounge full of dogs.

Yes, dogs.

The volunteers from Lake Tahoe Humane Society who take their therapy dogs to Barton Health's Skilled Nursing Facility five days a week brought their dogs to the library as part of the school's quarterly De-Stress Night.

Winter Workout Motivation

Does the cold weather stop you in your tracks? Maybe not if you are a winter sports enthusiast, but what if you aren’t? Maintaining your fitness goals can be challenging when you’re shoveling snow to get out of your driveway - or even to get into your car. But remember: shoveling snow is exercise!

If you’re someone who goes into hibernation with the bears during winter, I’m here to offer some tips that will help you stay motivated throughout the colder, darker months.

Choirs present "A Christmas of Hope, Peace & Joy" holiday concerts

Event Date: 
December 1, 2017 - 7:30pm

The Tahoe Choir & Lake Tahoe Community College Chorus will present their holiday concert, "A Christmas of Hope, Peace, & Joy" in South Lake Tahoe December 1 and 3, 2017 at St. Theresa Church.

On Friday, December 1, the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 3, at at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets may be obtained from choir members, at the LTCC Bookstore, or one hour before each performance at the church. $2 of each ticket to be donated to the Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Fund. Ticket prices are: $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, free for children under 5.

Nationally ranked LTCC women's soccer playoff game canceled

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) soccer fans will have to wait a few more days to watch their Lady Coyotes in the playoffs. Their first round opponent, the Solano Falcons, had to forfeit Saturday's game due to a lack of players.

The forfeit automatically gives them a first round win.

Blue Ribbon Award winners announced

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – The winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday night at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Over 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor outstanding South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service and entrepreneurial achievements.

The following are the winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards:

Geotourism Award
Winner: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Honorable Mention: Edgewood Tahoe
Sponsored by Bike the West

South Shore non-profits receive $51,000 from American Century Championship

American Century Championship continues to impact the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, even months after the annual tournament is over. Since its inception in 1990, the tournament has donated more than $4.5 million to local and national non-profits.

On Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Investments gave 30 local organizations checks in the amount of $500 to $5,000 to help them serve the community.

Meet the Democratic 4th Congressional District candidates

Event Date: 
November 16, 2017 - 6:00pm

The four Democratic 4th Congressional District candidates will participate in a public forum at Lake Tahoe Community College on Thursday, November 16. The forum, which is being sponsored by the South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club, South Lake Tahoe Solidarity Network, and the Tahoe Climate Change Action Network, will be held in the LTCC Board Room from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Op/Ed: How we can be a community and help one another

Have you ever made a decision that took you down the wrong path in life? Boy. I sure have.

Have you ever stumbled and fallen when facing challenges that seemed insurmountable? I’m raising my hand.

Did life ever throw you a curveball that you didn’t see coming, and perhaps you reacted in a way that didn’t serve you well? This has happened to me more times than I can count.

Do you or someone close to you struggle with addiction or mental health challenges? My family and personal relationships certainly haven’t been immune to either of these troubling issues.

Public input sought on 3-year plan for Mental Health Services Act.

The Behavioral Health Division of the El Dorado County (EDC) Health and Human Services Agency invites the public to provide input on the County’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three Year Plan Annual Update for Fiscal Year 2018/19. Community members can provide input by email, online survey or at an upcoming community meeting.

Community meetings to receive input for the MHSA plan are scheduled as follows:

Last chance to buy tickets for TWCF dinner honoring local principal

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Monday is the last day to buy tickets for the Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) annual Membership Celebration Dinner on Thursday, November 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Harvey's Lake Tahoe.

Ticket sales will close at noon. They can be purchased for $35 HERE.

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