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STPUD candidates respond to questions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 9:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are three open seats on the South Tahoe Public Utility Board of Directors this election season, two for a four-year term and one for a two-year term.
South Tahoe Now reached out to the candidates and below are their answers to a set of questions. For the two four-year terms, incumbent Kelly Sheehan is running for reelection, Duane Wallace is running after being appointed to fill Jim Jones's spot on the board until this election, and they are joined by David Peterson.
Free books for South Lake Tahoe first graders
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 9:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Attention parents of local first graders! Every first grader enrolled in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) or at Zephyr Cove Elementary School will get a brand-new, hardbound book they can keep forever!
When parents go to their LTUSD school’s designated Materials Collection Date on June 9 or June 10, one new book will be gifted to each child along with a free puppet.
Parents of first graders at Zephyr Cove Elementary will be contacted prior to the last day of school with additional details for book and puppet pickup.
DAR hosting Meet and Greet in South Lake Tahoe - Canceled
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 12:32pm
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a Meet & Greet on Saturday, March 28, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Women interested in DAR membership are invited to come meet DAR members and to learn about what is happening in today's DAR.
Founded in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political women's service organization for women ages 18 and over who descend from American Revolutionary War ancestors.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Public Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
SnowGlobe wrap up: Global attention, donations, the environment and fields
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 10:55pm
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.
LTCC vision: To be California's premier destination community college
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 11:40pm
As the world changes around South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is evolving to meet the new demands of education and the student body. As there is a decline in community college enrollment across the country, LTCC is being creative in recruitment of students to the campus and investing in not only the environment, but in removing barriers many have in getting a secondary education.
That was the message during Lake Tahoe Community College President Jeff DeFranco's first State of the College Address on Thursday.
Safe Routes to School mobility project starts on Al Tahoe Blvd
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 9:31pm
The Al Tahoe Safety and Mobility Enhancement Project, also known as the “Safe Routes to School” project will begin with striping bike lanes on Al Tahoe Blvd. beginning the week of July 17th. The pilot project will be the first step towards the full project planned for 2019. As part of the project Class 2 on street bike lanes and a Class 1 off street multi-use path will be added in conjunction with vehicle lane restriping. To test of the concept plan, the pilot project introduces the bike lanes now by reconfiguring two of the four vehicle travel lanes and keeping the 2 way center turn lane. .
Free Helping Parents ADVANCE Workshop this week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 2:26pm
Event Date:
March 8, 2017 - 5:00pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is holding a series of workshops for parents in the community where they can find support both personally and academically.
On Wednesday, March 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all parents are invited to attend the "Helping Parent s ADVANCE Workshop" in the South Tahoe High Student Union.
As the parents participate, there will be free childcare and free K-8 tutoring available, as well as free food, prizes and more.
"When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning,
Winners announced for Tahoe Chamber's GO Local & Win holiday campaign
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2017 - 9:53pm
Winners of the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce's (TahoeChamber) GO Local & Win campaign held over the holidays in South Lake Tahoe were announced this week.
The GO Local & Win grand prizewinners, announced via Facebook Live, were Stephanie Moynihan winner of $125, Chelsey Shilaikis winner of $250, and Cathy Vogelgesang winner of $500.
Tahoe Chamber launches GO Shop, GO Eat, GO Local and Win campaign
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 6:54pm
It's a "win-win" situation for South Lake Tahoe area businesses, shoppers and diners starting November 26 when the Tahoe Chamber launches their GO Local & Win! campaign. Those enjoying local businesses are rewarded for shopping and dining locally and will earn credit for every $25 spent and have a chance to win hundreds of dollars in cash and gifts.
Business owners and operators also win during the "GO Local & Win" campaign as they have an opportunity to promote and expand their base of customers or clientele.
Construction moving along at new Edgewood Lodge; Reservation center open
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/13/2016 - 3:45pm
The newest lakefront resort being built on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is set to open in June, 2017, and reservations for the 154 room Edgewood Lodge are already being taken.
On a tour this week of the new lodging property located within the grounds of the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, work crews could be seen working on the swimming pool, the rooms, lobby, spa, restaurant, the stone fence and all other aspects of the resort which will give visitors a new taste of luxury.
Veterans celebrated in South Lake Tahoe ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 5:09pm
The largest crowd ever to attend the annual Veterans Day Celebration in South Lake Tahoe converged at the American Legion Friday as veterans and service men and women from all wars and military operations were remembered.
"Each of us are here today because of a veteran, those who fought to preserve our freedom," said American Legion Post Chaplain Curt Emrie as he opened the ceremony. "Pray for those who paid the ultimate price and always keep veterans near and dear to our hearts."
Pet of the Week: Charlie
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 12:50pm
This week's Pet of the Week is Charlie, a young Rat Terrier. He likes to play with other dogs and seems to be fine with confident cats.
Charlie loves to cuddle in laps and go for car rides.
Visit Charlie at the El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Last week’s pet of the week Mandy found her forever home!
Slew of candidates needed for local positions this fall
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 6:42pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Lake Tahoe Community College and South Tahoe Public Utility District have all released advertisements, press releases and emails to the public, looking for candidates for their open seats this election season.
There will be two open seats for City Council, three seats for LTUSD School Board of Trustees, two for LTCC Board of Trustees, and two for the STPUD Board of Directors. All will be voted on during the next election, November 8, 2016.
Warming days and dry week ahead in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 6:56pm
After Sunday, the National Weather Service is forecasting a dry week for South Lake Tahoe with no rain and warming temperatures.
Here is their forecast:
Monday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Kudos: Forest Service serves at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 6:38pm
Thanks to the U.S. Forest Service employees from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, the Bread & Broth diners on Monday night May 2nd enjoyed a festive Mexican dinner at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. With funds from the Forest Service employee association’s Wellness, Recreation and Morale fund, the B&B cooks prepared beef tacos, Mexican black beans and Spanish rice to celebrate the upcoming Cino de Mayo holiday.
South Tahoe Greenway plans moving forward
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 11:17pm
Sometime in the future, one will be able to hop on a bike at Van Sickle Bi-State Park and travel on Class 1 trails to Sierra Tract, and hopefully beyond.
The concept for the trail where people would walk and bike safely off the main roads actually began in 1985. Caltrans owned land through the middle of neighborhoods where a highway was proposed, but when it was apparent that would never be built, the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) joined Caltrans in discussions to obtain the land.
LTUSD pulls out of Community Play Consortium JPA
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 1:35pm
Citing concern over their role in the new playfield proposal, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has pulled out of the Community Play Consortium Joint Powers Authority.
Post fireworks beach clean up planned on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:36pm
Locals and visitors can join #teamfireworks, a large effort to remove all debris from South Lake Tahoe's beaches following both the 4th of July and Labor Day fireworks shows.
Over 100,000 people enjoy the fireworks and anytime an area gets that many people, trash is sure to be an issue. Last year's beach clean was originally meant to make sure the debris from the actual fireworks was not left floating on the water or strewn along the beach. While not many parts of fireworks were found, hundreds of pounds of trash was collected.
Families in South Lake Tahoe receiving turkeys from Food Bank
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 12:10amThe EL Dorado County Food Bank will be in South Lake Tahoe on Friday to give away turkeys to families selected by local agencies.
In partnership with Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Rotarians, SLT Fire Department, Tahoe Sierra Kiwanis Club and the SLT Police Department, the Food Bank will give away 150 turkeys.
Families were signed up to receive the turkeys by St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth and the Family Resource Center of South Lake Tahoe. They will get the gift on Friday, November 21 at the American Legion.
LTCC brings Professional Dancers and Choreographers to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/03/2014 - 10:27pm
Event Date:
August 15, 2014 - 9:00am
Lake Tahoe Dance Connection brings in Professional Dancers and Choreographers for a weekend of dance, top instruction and fun. This weekend workshop takes place August 16 & 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College. Register by July 14, for the early bird special rate of $255! After that the price increases to $280.
You Can Adopt a Beach in Lake Tahoe!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 10:28pm
Looking for an enjoyable way to contribute to the Lake Tahoe community, either as a local or as a visitor?
Adopt-a-Beach is one of the nicest and easiest ways to protect this valuable and beautiful treasure and they're looking for several volunteers to help this summer. This program is sponsored by the City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority, U.S. Forest Service, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and South Tahoe Refuse.
Adopt-A-Beach Program in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/23/2014 - 8:50pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2014 - 5:00pm
“Caring is Cool - Lake Tahoe’s clarity starts with you, and there are a number of ways to help!”
That is the 2014 Beach Clean Up theme developed through joint efforts of the City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority, Douglas County and the U.S. Forest Service Basin Management Unit.
Local agencies are partnering to launch an “Adopt-a-Beach-Tahoe” program that will coordinate regular beach clean up dates around Lake Tahoe from June 15 to September 15.
