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Op/Ed: Ten reasons you will love the new South Lake Tahoe Goodwill Store
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 4:47pm
1. Bargains. Admit it, that’s why we shop at thrift stores. We love bargains. At the new Goodwill store located at 1069 Emerald Bay Road in the former Pier 1 building, you’ll find 8,000 square feet of high-quality donated clothing, furniture and household items, as well as a wide variety of brand-new products at low prices. Don’t we all want our paychecks to stretch a little bit further? And if you’re lucky…
Goodwill prepares for July 21 grand opening in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 9:36am
Pier 1 is out of their location in South Lake Tahoe, and Goodwill Industries is heading in now that escrow has closed on the building at 1069 Emerald Bay Road. Goodwill will be celebrating the opening their 27th Northern Nevada/Sacramento area location with a four-day grand opening starting July 21 at 8:00 a.m.
Karen McClaflin, the Chief Development Officer for Goodwill Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, told South Tahoe Now that that the company has been actively engaged for the past seven years looking for a store and community training center in the Tahoe Basin.
$583 million to be spent on California roads; Over $36 million in SLT
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 1:57pm
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has adopted 156 projects, valued at $583 million, to support needed upkeep on California’s aging roads and bridges, make upgrades to transit and rail systems and encourage use of alternative forms of transportation, including biking and walking. One major project in South Lake Tahoe has been adopted.
South Lake Tahoe parade brings out visitors and the community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 1:17pm
"This is fantastic," said South Lake Tahoe Mayor Wendy David. "We get to show our visitors what a great sense of community we have."
Endurance athlete to swim Lake Tahoe for charity
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2016 - 6:30am Former South Lake Tahoe resident and endurance athlete, Ric Llewellyn, has planned a Lake Tahoe swim from Emerald Bay to Nevada Beach on August 24, all in the name of charity. He wants to raise awareness and financial support for Finding HUP, a charitable foundation serving athletes with spinal cord injuries.
Location
The beach at Vikingsholm, Emerald Bay
United States
See map: Google Maps
City of SLT wins lawsuit filed by Vacation Home Rental group
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 4:53pm
A lawsuit against the City of South Lake Tahoe over the fees charged to those who rent out their homes as vacation rentals was won by the City in court this week. The June 23 verdict was received by all parties on June 28.
Judge Steven Bailey of the El Dorado County Superior Court issued an 11-page decision supporting the City's rights to charge fees to recover their costs in administering the VHR ordinance, including staff time for accounting, planning, building department, administration, code enforcement and other costs.
Coundown to American Century Championship: Korbel offers $250,000 for hole-in-one
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:05am
When the American Century Champsionship comes to South Lake Tahoe July 19-24, Korbel California Champagne® will be joining them for the fifth year by hosting a $250,000 Closest to the Pin competition in addition to the favorite annual “Celebrity Spray-Off,” which encourages players to show off their champagne-spraying skills.
Along with having their tent offering cocktails between holes 17 and 18, Korbel will offer fans and celebrities numerous opportunities to participate in the fun such as:
TYFS to hold annual 5k ColorBlast Run in the Carson Valley
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 10:02am
Event Date:
August 20, 2016 - 9:00am
Tahoe Youth and Family Services, who serve the communities of Alpine County, Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe, is holding their fourth ColorBlast Run fundraiser on August 20. This event is part of the Carson Valley Medical Center’s Health Fest 2016.
Hopeful Henry: How much exercise should my dog get?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 7:35pm
Henry,
I frequently see young men riding skateboards or bicycles with small dogs running along beside them. How much strenuous exercise is good for little dogs and how can the dog owner know when he is pushing the dog too hard? Dogs will run really hard to stay up with their owner. How much is too much?
Signed,
Concerned dog lover
Great question Concerned Dog Lover!
Mental health kiosks around South Lake Tahoe provide resources and information
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 7:04pm
There is a new resource in South Lake Tahoe for those seeking information on mental health resources. Finding help for someone experiencing a mental health crisis can be difficult and it can also be a lofty task for a family member or friend seeking support for a loved one in need.
Six mental health kiosks have been placed through the community, each one with a highlight of local mental health services available along with educational materials. Brochures are in both English and Spanish, and updated regularly.
Daddy Boot Camp with Barton Education
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 4:17pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2016 - 9:00am Boot Camp for New Dads or Dads-to-be is a unique father-to-father one-day workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and navigate their transformation into dads. Sign up at fit.bartonhealth.org under Family Classes. For more information, call 530.543.5549 or email, fit@bartonhealth.org
Saturday, August 27, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. FREE with advanced registration. It will be held at the Barton 4th Street Classroom, 1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe
Location
Barton 4th Street Classroom
1077B 4th Street
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 26' 41.1396" N, 122° 42' 18.2376" W
See map: Google Maps
Daddy Boot Camp with Barton Education
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 4:14pm
Event Date:
August 11, 2016 (All day) Boot Camp for New Dads and Dads-to-be is a unique father-to-father, one-day workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and navigate their transformation into dads. Sign up at fit.bartonhealth.org under Family Classes. For more information, call 530.543.5549 or email, fit@bartonhealth.org.
This class will be held on Thursday, August 11, 6:30-9:30pm. FREE with advanced registration. It will be held at the Barton 4th Street Classroom, 1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe.
Location
Barton 4th Street Classroom
1077B 4th Street
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 26' 41.1396" N, 122° 42' 18.2376" W
See map: Google Maps
BARTON EDUCATION: Daddy Boot Camp
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 3:56pm
Event Date:
June 30, 2016 - 9:00am BARTON EDUCATION: Daddy Boot Camp
Saturday, July 30, 9:00am-12:00pm
FREE with advanced registration
Barton 4th Street Classroom
1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe
Boot Camp for New Dads and Dads-to-be is a unique father-to-father, one-day workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and navigate their transformation into dads. Sign up at fit.bartonhealth.org under Family Classes. For more information, call 530.543.5549 or email, fit@bartonhealth.org.
Location
Barton 4th Street Classroom
1077B 4th Street
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 26' 41.1396" N, 122° 42' 18.2376" W
See map: Google Maps
Daddy Boot Camp with Barton Education
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 3:46pm
Event Date:
July 14, 2016 - 6:30pm BARTON EDUCATION: Daddy Boot Camp
Thursday, July 14, 6:30-9:30pm
FREE with advanced registration
Barton 4th Street Classroom
1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe
Boot Camp for New Dads and Dads-to-be is a unique father-to-father, one-day workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and navigate their transformation into dads. Sign up at fit.bartonhealth.org under Family Classes. For more information, call 530.543.5549 or email, fit@bartonhealth.org.
Location
Barton 4th Street Classroom
1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 54' 49.5828" N, 119° 59' 52.8324" W
See map: Google Maps
Nine years since Angora Fire: AlertTahoe cameras try to avoid another disaster
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 9:31pm
Nine years after the devastating Angora Fire in South Lake Tahoe, the AlertTahoe system of cameras around the Lake Tahoe basin is helping to prevent another such disaster.
June 6, 2016: The Sagehen Fire, north of Truckee, broke out and was quickly extinguished by the USFS, Northstar and Truckee Fire Departments.
June 9, 2016: The Truckee Meadows Fire Department quickly put out the Patrick Fire off Interstate 80, near Reno.
Breast Cancer fundraiser: May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 8:57pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2016 - 5:30pm
Grab your lawn chairs and head out to "May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor," a fundraising event for Tahoe women fighting breast cancer on Monday, June 27 at 121 Holly Lane in Lake Village from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Pet of the Week: Zeck
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 7:03pm
This week's Pet of the Week is Zeck, a seven-year-old pitbull. He is a good boy who is very well behaved, gets along with other dogs and kids!
Visit Zeck 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.
Update on recent pets of the week: Gig the Cockatiel found her forever home as did Chico!
Lake Tahoe Boat Show to include "Boats and Brews" this weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/22/2016 - 10:36pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2016 (All day)
The inaugural Lake Tahoe Boats & Brews Boat Show will be held in the Tahoe Keys Village Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26. The three day boat show event is free and visitors will be able to check out a wide array of new boats, water toys and an assortment of local and regional vendors.
On Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club will be sponsoring a Brew Fest during the event. By donating $20 to the Brew Fest, participants will be able to sample unlimited local and regional craft beers.
Cameron Park teen still missing after hiking near Cosumnes River
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/21/2016 - 7:54pm
The 15-year-old from Cameron Park who went missing while with family members on May 29 has yet to be found, even though El Dorado County search and rescue teams have not given up looking for him.
Joshua Joo, a atudent at Ponderosa High School, became separated from his group in the Bucks Bar area near the North Fork of the Cosumnes River, in what is known as the Cosumnes River Gorge.
Joo is and activer member of the school's Alpine Ski Team and Future Farmers of America (FFA).
Since the day Joshua went missing, there has been an extensive and ongoing search effort to locate him.
Glenn Lucky’s tricycle debuts at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/20/2016 - 8:28pm
On an 18-speed tricycle, one man crossed 12 states over three months to raise more than $10,000 on a mission from Nevada’s state capital to the nation’s capital in 1988.
Glenn Lucky wanted to raise awareness and funding for cerebral palsy research, a condition that has challenged him all his life, but never held him down. The vehicle he used to make his incredible journey debuts at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, just in time to celebrate the Epic Ride bicycle event through Northern Nevada.
Kudos: SLT Yacht Club sponsors Bread & Broth dinner
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/19/2016 - 8:00pm
The members of the South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club (SLTYC) are a fun and active group who have a common interest in boating and enjoying beautiful Lake Tahoe. However, this social club is also committed to community involvement and on Monday, June 13th, the SLTYC sponsored their annual Bread & Broth “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” dinner held at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall.
Kudos: Teens gain influence of community leaders at empowerment retreats
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 7:34pm
This spring Live Violence Free, in collaboration with a multitude of partners, has been fortunate enough to expand the annual Girls Empowerment Retreat and organize the first ever Boys Empowerment Event. With the generosity of funding from Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra and MacDuff’s Public House, Live Violence Free worked closely with South Tahoe Middle School to engage 7th and 8th grade girls and boys in discovering their true potential for greatness.
Douglas County voters select two new commissioners
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 11:03pm
Douglas County residents will have some new leadership in Minden next January after under 35 percent of the voters decided the County's future during elections Tuesday.
Dave Nelson earned the support of 3,626 voters, given him a 12.2 percent edge over incumbent Greg Lynn in the District 1 race. Larry Walsh got 58.41 percent of the vote for District 3 over planning commissioner Frank Godecke.
174 to graduate from Lake Tahoe Community College June 24
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 5:55pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2016 - 6:00pm
The commumity is invited to the Lake Tahoe Community College's Class of 2016 commencement on Friday, June 24 at South Tahoe Middle Schoolat 6:00 p.m. 174 students are graduating, 40 with honors, eight with highest honores, 36 with departmental certificates and 61 with a transfer degree that guarantees them a seat in a California State University this fall.
The theme of graduation this year is based on a William Arthur Ward quote: "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Mark Twain heads West again to Virginia City, Carson City and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 2:20pm
Event Date:
June 23, 2016 - 12:00pm The historical American character and humorist, Mark Twain is returning to Nevada and Lake Tahoe California, so be on the lookout for an elderly man with a distinctive mound of unruly white hair, wearing a white suit with an ever-present cigar in his hand. Actually, Rob Alvey, a professional geologist and adjunct Professor at York College in NYC is coming. Alvey, an award winning geologist with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Division is well regarded for his unique sense of humor and an uncanny resemblance to Samuel Clemens alter ego, Mark Twain.
Kudos: LTVA thanks community volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 1:23pm
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank the volunteers, businesses, spectators, sponsors, and partners who helped to make the 2016 AMGEN Tour of California a success for our community. We are grateful for your support and generosity!
Search called off for UNR football player missing in waters of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/11/2016 - 7:01pm
Search teams have suspended the search for a paddle boarder who went missing Friday night off of Obexer’s Marina on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office reported Saturday, June 11 that two days of searching have not recovered Marc Ma, a 20-year-old football player for the University of Nevada Reno (UNR).
LTCC to host open house about 4-year degree program
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 1:32pm
Event Date:
June 16, 2016 - 5:00pm
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and Sierra Nevada College (SNC Tahoe) are co-hosting an Open House on Thursday, June 16 at 5:00 p.m. in LTCC’s Board/Aspen Room to explore offering an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Global Business Management from LTCC’s South Lake Tahoe campus. The two colleges are seeking community and student input to gauge the level of interest in the program. As the partnership between LTCC and SNC moves forward, it will bring an accredited four-year bachelor’s degree option to LTCC’s South Shore campus for the first time.
Live at Lakeview concert series returns on June 23
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 8:51pm
Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series returns Thursday, June 23 for its fifth season at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. Promising a diverse selection of entertainment, organizers start off the ten-week series with Live at Lakeview veteran performer and world-renowned percussionist, Paa Kow from Ghana, West Africa.
Rock Tahoe Half-Marathon sells out each of first two years in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 5:21pm
The 2nd annual Rock Tahoe Half-Marathon heads to Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 18. The 2,000 spots for runners are already full, filling up three weeks before the event. The course takes the participants down 1,000 feet in elevation as they pass some of Tahoe's iconic views.
Kudos: John McDougall gives back with "Pay in Forward"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 3:45pm
On Monday, May 30, Bread & Broth’s “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” dinner was sponsored by a grant from John McDougall, of the 'Pay It Forward Community Fund' held at the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation. John and his sister, Janet McDougall, were on hand at his Pay It Forward sponsorship dinner to help as needed to feed the 80 folks who attended the evening’s meal.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Windjammers Yacht Club
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 3:19pm
The Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club (LTWYC) members enjoy sailing, being on the water and helping others. Whether teaching others to sail, being part of a sailing crew or helping Bread & Broth volunteers at their Monday Adopt A Day sponsorship dinner, the LTWYC members are ready and willing to help folks in need. Thanks to the Windjammers’ AAD sponsorship, the B&B dinner guests on Monday, May 23 enjoyed a tasty and nutritious meal.
New security fence going up at SLT Police Department
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 3:14pm
To improve security at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, a new security fence is being installed.
In the plans since 2014, the black metal fence with three rows of razor wire at the top should be completed by the beginning of July.
"This is a need we've had for a long time," SLTPD Lt. Brian Williams told South Tahoe Now. "We received support from the City Council and City Manager, and the fence has been a long held desire for this department."
City receives $3 million in grants for South Lake Tahoe projects
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 3:40pm
Four new projects in South Lake Tahoe will be moving forward after the City was awarded $3 million in grants from the federal government through TRPA's Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO).
The money will be used for the following:
$1.8 million for design and construction of the Sierra Boulevard Complete Street Project
$510,000 for construction of the Tahoe Valley Greenbelt Project
$390,000 for purchase of a Sander vehicle replacement
$200,000 for the design and engineering of the Lake Tahoe Boulevard Bike Trail
Entrepreneurs Assembly
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 11:33am
Event Date:
June 1, 2016 - 6:00pm EA at SNC Tahoe working sessions are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Students and community members with business ideas and businesses that need help are welcome to attend. The event is also open to potential mentors.
Each monthly session provides an opportunity for you to set and accomplish new goals in moving your business forward. During the sessions you receive support from experienced mentors and your peers on your business.
More info: http://www.sierranevada.edu/community/community-info/
Location
Sierra Nevada College
999 Tahoe Blvd
Incline Village
United States
39° 14' 42.4176" N, 119° 56' 14.802" W
See map: Google Maps
Pet of the Week: Peeps
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 10:33pm
This week's Pet of the Week from the Lake Tahoe Humane Society is "Peeps."
She is an 11-month-old female cat who does well with other pets. She is a little shy to start with but loves to play and cuddle. Come visit Peeps out at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
For low income Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857. Walter, last week’s pet of the week is still looking for his forever home!
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows donate to injured veterans program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 10:13pm
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows made a donation to the High Fives Foundation in the amount of $150,000 to commemorates Memorial Day and honor U.S. military veterans.
The foundation's “Military to the Mountains” program will receive the donation so injured veterans can be trained on the slopes. The program, a partnership between Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, High Fives Foundation, Achieve Tahoe (formerly Disabled Sports USA Far West) and Adaptive Training Foundation, hosts and trains injured veterans of the United States armed forces on the slopes of Squaw Valley.
Ask Helpful Henry: Cars can be ovens for dogs in summer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 1:33pm
Every year, countless dogs die in cars on summer days. Sometimes it’s not even that hot outside. Many times the window is cracked and the car is parked in the shade. The startling truth is that even in seemingly safe conditions the temperature inside your car can soar to life-threatening heights in just ten minutes – about the time it takes to run into the post office or the coffee shop or the pet store.
Even on a relatively mild day, your car can turn into an oven with frightening speed.
Kudos: Kirkwood thanked for serving up at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 6:58pm
Members of Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s Human Resources team were on hand to help the Bread & Broth volunteers serve the guests at Kirkwood’s sponsorship dinner Monday, May 4th at St. Theresa Grace Hall. Representing their fellow H.R. team members were Becca Hamm, supervisor; Christine Avenett, assistant; Angela Eckhardt, talent acquisitions manager; Eric Davidson, director and Chris Crushkowsky, manager.
Wounded Warrior Andrew Bachelder added to American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 12:00pm
Retired Staff Sergeant Andrew Bachelder, a decorated veteran of Iraq and the ongoing war in Afghanistan, has been added to the American Century Championship field of celebrities for their annual Lake Tahoe tournament July 19-24, 2016.
Bachelder earned a spot by winning the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Warrior Open this past October in Irving, Tex.
National Day of Civic Hacking to improve government-resident partnerships
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 10:55am
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the "Hack Tahoe" Code for America Brigade are partnering to enhance the effectiveness of government through the use of technology.
This new partnership brings community members together through Code for America, a non-profit organization on a mission to make government services simple, effective, and easy to use. Code for America has launched more than 2,300 projects with 100 government partners. Local Code for America chapters are called brigades and are organized by local volunteers.
Don Ashton appointed CAO for El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 4:00pm
Don Ashton, the El Dorado County Director of Health & Human Services, was appointed Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) during the Board of Supervisor's meeting in Placerville Tuesday.
When Sue Novasel, the South Shore representative on the Board of Supervisors was asked why Ashton was chosen, she said his 23 years of experience in the public sector is extensive, and he'll know how to take the county to the next level.
Maddie Bowman and Jamie Anderson nominated for 2016-17 US teams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 10:08pm
Olympic and X-Games medalists Jamie Anderson and Maddie Bowman, both from the Meyers/South Lake Tahoe area, have received nominations to their sports' 2016-2017 teams.
Pet of the Week: Walter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 8:51pm
"Hello, my name is Walter. I am around 7 months old and I am a good dog. I am house trained and would love to go to training classes to learn good manners. I walk nicely on my leash. I am a little shy to start with but warm up fast if you have a cookie. If you have another dog we should meet first to make sure we get along."
Dr. Terry Orr of Tahoe Center for Orthopedics receives USSA award
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 9:12pm
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) recognized Dr. Terry Orr of South Lake Tahoe as the 2016 recipient of the John J. Clair Jr. Award.
The John J. Clair Jr. Award is given annually to a person who provides exceptional service to the U.S. Ski Team or U.S. Snowboarding. Past recipients include Dave McCoy, the founder of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and Deedee Corradini, the first and only female mayor of Salt Lake City. This year, Dr. Orr received the award at the USSA Congress’s Chairman Awards Dinner on Friday, May 13 in Park City, Utah.
Free screening on Latino American history movie at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 7:17pm
Event Date:
May 24, 2016 - 12:00pm
Lake Tahoe Community College welcomes the community to a free film screening and talk on Tuesday, May 24 at 12 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room inside the library building. The screening is “Episode 5: Prejudice and Pride” from the multi-part documentary Latino Americans: 500 Years of History. The screening will be followed by a talk led by Dr. Albert Ponce, who teaches History, Political Science and Ethnic Studies at LTCC. This bilingual event is free and open to all.
National Safe Boating Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 9:47pm
National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27, 2016 and is the launch of the 2016 North American Safe Boating Campaign. This yearlong campaign promotes safe and responsible boating and the value of voluntary, consistent life jacket wear by recreational boaters through the national theme, Wear It!
The local US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-04 in South Lake Tahoe is promoting the Wear It! campaign and hopes it will remind boaters of the importance of boating safely, including consistent life jacket wear, boating sober, knowing navigational rules and having a proper lookout.
Voters to see new tax measures for SLT Recreation Center and roads/equipment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 6:33pm
Most people don't like taxes, or having any new ones, but South Lake Tahoe voters will have the choice in November to vote on two ballot measure that would bring about two tax rate hikes, one that only tourists will pay, and another that will be paid for by both locals and tourists.
If passed, the ballot measures will accomplish two things: replace the recreation complex and repair the City's roads and/or replace the aging fleet.
Archives Tour: California State Parks Archives
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:45am
Event Date:
June 15, 2016 - 9:00am The Sierra State Parks Foundation is excited to announce our first Archives Bus Tour on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Attendees will meet at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center for a day of discovery and fun. Hopping aboard the bus at 9am, we will make our way to the California State Archives in Sacramento, with a stop in the heart of Gold Country, the Auburn State Recreation Area. Tickets are $60 ($55 for members) with limited seating. Reservations are required and parking for the day is included in the ticket price.
Location
Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center
12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161
United States
39° 19' 26.9076" N, 120° 13' 55.6824" W
See map: Google Maps
Mental Health Awareness: Reducing number of adults with mental illness in jails
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/14/2016 - 6:41pm
A year ago, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors signed a resolution to participate in the Stepping Up initiative. The initiative, signed by two hundred fifty counties, has one lofty goal: reduce the number of adults with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
What has changed in the last year?
