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Residential parking permit program for Heavenly area launched by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 2:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Anyone driving to and around the Heavenly Mountain Resort last winter can remember the standstill traffic and parking challenges brought on by the near-record-breaking snow. With another winter season rapidly approaching, the City of South Lake Tahoe has been working on a plan to alleviate the stress put on the Heavenly Valley neighborhood.
Van Sickle Bi-State Park entrance road and facilities closing for winter; Grounds remain open
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 1:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy announced on Wednesday that roads and visitor facilities at Van Sickle Bi-State Park will close for the winter season on November 13. Park grounds will remain open to the public.
The Conservancy and Nevada State Parks co-manage the 725-acre Van Sickle Bi-State Park. The park provides day-use opportunities for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. For visitor safety, sledding is not allowed.
Beloved Valhalla Renaissance Faire returns to South Lake Tahoe for an encore in 2024
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 1:33pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 25 2024 .
August 24, 2024 - 10:00am
August 25, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The once annual Renaissance Faire has been missing from the South Lake Tahoe landscape for a few years due to construction at its old home of the Camp Richardson campgrounds, COVID, and then epic snow in 2023.
The Enchantment of Valhalla Renaissance is set to make a triumphant return for the 2024 season. Step back in time and immerse yourself in a world of chivalry, enchantment, and merriment over the weekend of August 24-25, 2024, at the Tahoe Valley Campground.
The popular jousting event is also returning with the faire.
South Tahoe High schedules two-day Winter Festival
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 4:59pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Dec 02 2023 .
December 1, 2023 - 5:00pm
December 2, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School (STHS) is holding its annual Winter Fest from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both December 1 and 2. Coordinated by the school's special event students, most activities are free. Food will be available for purchase each evening, as will photos will Santa.
The schedule:
Friday 12/1/23
5:00 PM Opening of the Winter Festival with Lighting of the Trees
5:00-8:00 PM The Studio Theater/Drama
5:30-6:00 PM Viking Choir and Timberwolf Choir in the Fallen Leaf room
6:00-6:30 STHS STHS JAZZ BAND
6:30-7:00 STHS STHS JAZZ BAND
Visit Window On Tahoe Photography during Valhalla Holiday Faire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 2:38pm
Stop by the Window On Tahoe Photography booth during the Valhalla Holiday Fair on November 17-19. There will be Tahoe 2024 calendars, pendants, barnwood-framed prints, cards, and tote bags.
She will be on the main floor.
More on the faire - https://valhallatahoe.com/holiday-faire-5/.
More on the business - https://www.windowontahoephotography.com/.
Prescription fire operations continue this week at north shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 2:05pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks at Lake Tahoe. California Tahoe Conservancy with assistance from Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are scheduled to continue burning this week on the North Shore, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Tahoe Basin.
Fallen Leaf Lake Road to close temporarilty for Liberty Utilities project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities will be completing an upgrade of the primary overhead powerline and secondary connections on Fallen Leaf Road between Emigrant Road and the Fallen Leaf Marina. Due to safety concerns, this work needs to be completed during daytime hours, resulting in road closures.
Installation of the new powerlines will require Liberty Utilities to close access to Fallen Leaf Road so that they can lay out the new lines and lift them into place.
The work is planned for the following three days:
Wednesday, November 8
Thursday, November 9
Man arrested at Twin Bridges on multiple charges, including driving a stolen vehicle
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) were working on locating a vehicle listed on a "be on the lookout" report on November 6 when they spotted a car matching the description on US50 at Twin Bridges at approximately 11 a.m.
CHP Officer Nunes and EDSO Deputy Vernon conducted a vehicle stop on the suspected stolen car, a blue Honda CRV. The car was being driven by a male who told them he just purchased the car and also verbally gave them a name other than his real name.
Veterans Day Ceremony in South Lake Tahoe Saturday at American Legion Hall
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 10:38am
Event Date:
November 11, 2023 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe is inviting community members to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion in honoring all veterans this Veterans Day. The Veterans Day ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.
Light lunch refreshments and cake will be served.
Share, Care, and Give a Pair this Holiday Season
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 10:27am
RE/MAX Gold of Reno and Incline Village is hosting its annual sock drive to benefit Northern Nevada HOPES. Sponsored by Inside Incline Community Real Estate, Northern Nevada RE/MAX Gold realtors, they will collect new, unused socks for distribution in our local community this winter through Northern Nevada HOPES.
Did You Know Campaign: Fighting the Winter Blues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 10:14am
The Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) shares a new campaign each month through its "Did You Know" series. This month, TASK is sharing ways to tackle the winter and holiday blues in both Spanish and English (Spanish is at the end of this column). In partnership with TASK, Sierra Child and Family Services, who operate the three Wellness Centers in South Lake Tahoe schools, will be promoting ways to manage the winter blues.
Holiday Tree Lighting set for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 10:22pm
Event Date:
November 24, 2023 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Shops at Heavenly Village is once again hosting the annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, November 24 at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the lighting of the 65' tall cut Christmas tree with Congressman Kevin Kiley and El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf. There will be music by Kristen Brown.
As the holiday season approaches, the famous Heavenly Village Christmas Tree
Target shooting and hunting allowed in some areas of the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 8:04pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIF. - Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of High Meadow Trail on a call of multiple shots heard on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The caller said they'd heard about 100 shots fired. Upon investigation, the deputies found target shooters in the forest who were there legally and conducting themselves in a safe manner with a "good backdrop," according to the sheriff's office.
Some shooting is allowed in some areas of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
South Lake Tahoe to hold Unity Walk during United Against Hate week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 2:55pm
Event Date:
November 16, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan and other community leaders, residents, businesses, agencies, and organizations for a unity walk on November 16 to honor United Against Hate Week.
United Against Hate Week, which is recognized from November 12-18, is a call for local civic action to stop the hate and biases that pose a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns, and cities. Across the state, 100’s of cities and organizations are also taking a stand against hate by coming together throughout the week.
USFS reviewing appeal of Camp Richardson concessionaire permit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 2:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The concessionaire special-use agreement between the operators of Camp Richardson, Camp Richardson Resort, Inc., and the US Forest Service (USFS) has been extended.
City Council to talk Heavenly parking, mid-town area plan, housing and in-lieu fees
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 11:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 7 starting at 9 a.m. This is the first meeting since September 26 as the October meeting needed to be canceled due to a lack of councilmembers in town. The requirement is at least three in-person, and up to two can call in remotely from a pre-disclosed location.
The Tuesday agenda includes the following:
Two fires on South Shore this weekend at possible illegal campsites
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 10:47am
There were two fires on the South Shore this weekend, both at possible homeless encampments along the edge of the Van Sickle Bi-State Park, one on the Nevada side and the other on the California side.
Review: Anything Goes at South Tahoe High, another play not to miss!
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 11:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - So here I go with another rave review from a stellar production happening here in our town! "Anything Goes" is the musical that opened this past Friday at South Tahoe High School. Thank goodness you all have all of next weekend to see the show...do NOT miss it.
The show opens with the entire cast on stage, quite the spectacle of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement. It's a whirlwind from the get-go.
A glimpse of winter to start the week, mild and sunny Veterans Day
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 11:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Areawide strong winds will continue through tonight and into Monday, with a Lake Wind Advisory until 4 p.m. Monday. There will be a glimpse of winter starting with rain showers that will become more numerous during the day on Monday. Some snow may cause travel impacts over the Sierra Monday late afternoon and night. From Tuesday afternoon onward, including the Veteran`s Day weekend, relatively quiet weather is expected for most areas. A few mountain snow showers are possible on Friday.
Winter weather and wind advisories in place for Lake Tahoe for Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 10:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that will be in effect on Monday from noon to midnight for areas above 7000 feet in the Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches above 7000 feet. A dusting to an inch is possible for Lake Tahoe and Truckee communities.
Plan on slippery road conditions, delays, and chain controls. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Allow extra time to reach your destination.
The Smaine Fund holding fundraiser at The Hangar
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Smaine Fund is holding a fundraising event at The Hangar on Friday, November 10, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be live music, raffle prizes, and a Teton Gravity Research (TGR) film premiere.
Funds will go to the Smaine Fund which is dedicated to supporting initiatives that make a positive impact on athletes, and participation in this event will directly contribute to those efforts.
Want to learn more about the Tahoe Women's Community Fund? Join them at wine social Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 12:38pm
Event Date:
November 7, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Learn more about collective giving and the Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) at a wine social on Tuesday, November 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Idel Hour in South Lake Tahoe
Join them for a glass of wine and learn more about TWCF. Bring a friend and help the nonprofit build its membership. they have a goal to get enough sponsors and members so they can give out at least $100,000 in grants in Spring 2024.
It's a great time to just catch up with like-minded folks about philanthropy.
Tom Millham to receive DAR Medal of Honor
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 12:20pm
The Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has announced that Tom Millham will be honored with the DAR Medal of Honor. This is the most prestigious honor awarded by the DAR and given to individuals who are United States citizens by birth and who have shown extraordinary qualities of leadership, trustworthiness, service, and patriotism.
The recipients must have made unusual and lasting contributions to our American Heritage by truly giving of themselves to their community, state, country, and fellowmen.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 4:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.
October 26 - November 1, 2023
October 26
13:05 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Helen Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
Barton Auxiliary Holiday Faire at the Attic Thrift Store
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 4:02pm
Event Date:
November 12, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the Attic has been closed up for months, the Barton Auxiliary will reopen it for one day only as they hold a Holiday Faire in the spot on Sunday, November 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Not only will there be Christmas decor, winter, and holiday clothing, sporting items, and the perfect white elephant gift, but there will also be the famous cheeseballs for sale.
Stop by and look for your holiday goodies at the former Attic Thrift Store location, 970 Lodi Ave., South Lake Tahoe.
Time to "fall back" as daylight saving time ends for 2023
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 8:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Laka Tahoe has many seasonal markers, we're lucky that way. Winter, spring, summer, and fall are distinct periods of time (on average) and one more marker is the beginning and end of daylight saving time.
On Sunday, November 5, the clocks turn back one hour to get us back to standard time.
In 2018, Californians voted overwhelmingly to allow daylight saving time to be year-round and not have the "fall back" and "spring forward" time changes each year.
So why do we still have to go through this?
Column: Memory myths and facts
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 5:01am
While there is no cure for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, you can take steps to lower your risk for illnesses that harm memory and thinking. Here are some myths and facts:
Myth: Forgetfulness is the start of serious memory problems.
Occasionally forgetting things is natural with age. Forgetting where you set your glasses now and then is normal. Losing them often or forgetting what they’re for is not.
Fact: You can “train” yourself to improve your memory.
American Legion gifted new snowblower by Alpine Smith after burglary
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 5:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Within minutes of the story breaking about a snowblower being stolen from the American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe, the community stepped up to help.
The first call came from Christina Bicker who offered to donate money to a new one, and if the Legion needed more, she'd buy them the snowblower.
Special Olympics Team Tahoe Bowling begins 2024 season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 5:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Team Tahoe has begun their 2023 Special Olympics bowling practices at Tahoe Bowl with 24 athletes, one of the largest teams ever for the South Shore-based group.
With just a few weeks of practice to go, the team is getting ready for the Northern Nevada Special Olympics games in November. Held in Reno at the National Bowling Stadium, athletes will compete with others from Northern Nevada hoping to collect medals and reconnect with friends from other teams.
This year’s roster includes:
Micah Cooley
Chance Corrigan-Bruner
Michael Cotter
Charles DePasquale
Emergency repairs continue on I80 next week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 4:19pm
Caltrans will have various lane and ramp closures along Interstate 80 (I80) next week as emergency repairs continue in Placer and Nevada counties. The weather forecast is expected to impact work for the week of November 5. As a result, crews are scheduled for mainly minor repairs.
Locations in the map above:
Westbound I80
Location 5, between Boca and Donner Pass Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility, lane closures will be in place around the clock from 7 p.m. Sunday, November 5 through noon Friday, November 10.
Location 4 - No work anticipated this week.
Underground utility issue causes power outage to 4,000 customers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 3:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An unplanned power outage in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday night left about 4,0000 customers without power for about five hours.
On Thursday, November 2 at 5:55 p.m., Liberty Utilities experienced an issue with their underground infrastructure and power lines, causing the outage.
Column: 5 simple brain-boosters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 9:44am
While there is no cure for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, you can take steps to lower your risk for illnesses that harm memory and thinking. The more of these steps you take, the more your mind and body may benefit.
1. Keep Moving
Being physically active keeps blood flowing to the brain. It also reduces the risk for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These are all risk factors for dementia.
2. Adjust Your Eating Habits
OnTheSnow app launches enhanced features ahead of ski season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 9:18am
OnTheSnow has launched an updated version of its mobile app ahead of a highly anticipated ski season. The company is a global leader in providing ski and snow reports for more than 2,000 ski resorts worldwide for free.
This ski season follows a record-breaking year, in which numerous ski resorts broke their all-time snowfall records.
With the season drawing near, Meteorologist Chris Tomer’s long-range weather forecast for OnTheSnow favors many of those same resorts.
New Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe accepting reservations for stays Starting December 2023
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 8:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Reservations are now being accepted for Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, the global lifestyle brand’s first lodging location in a ski destination and the only all-suite resort in the Lake Tahoe basin.
Once an Embassy Suites, the newly remodeled hotel will be home to the famous Margaritaville-themed bars, restaurants, and decor. There are five distinct dining concepts, including the lobby’s License to Chill Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill, Joe Merchant’s, Come Monday Café, and JWB Prime Steak and Seafood.
Tahoe Township agenda item was a look at court cases in the county's two courts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 4:10pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An agenda item for Thursday's Douglas County Board of Commissioners drew concern about its wording, confusing many from the public to the commissioners.
Agenda item: For possible action. Presentation regarding the caseload of the Tahoe Township Justice Court and the East Fork Township Justice Court and discussion to provide direction to staff to bring forward a resolution creating one township for Douglas County pursuant to NRS 257.010.
Critical needs for blood - local drives planned
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 1:57pm
There is a continuing critical need for blood donations, and Vitalent will have a few chances to donate in the South Lake Tahoe/Stateline area before the end of the year.
Those donating in November will be entered into a drawing that is giving away five - $5,000 gift cards.
Tahoe Douglas Fire District - Kahle Center Tallac Activity Room
236 Kingsbury Grade Road
STATELINE, NV, 89449
Open 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Schedule HERE
Zachary Thomas appointed as new director of development services for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 1:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin has announced the appointment of Zachary Thomas as the city's new director of development services.
Most recently Thomas served as the interim director, following his being the City’s housing manager.
Zach has over 20 years of successful project delivery in the fields of affordable housing development, capital projects, project management, land use planning, environmental review, development review, and real estate development having worked with private, public, quasi-public, and non-profit institutions.
Douglas County to review and present strategic plan pubic feedback
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 11:03am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – After extensive engagement with the community, including public workshops, focus groups, and a successful community survey spanning several months, Douglas County is now embarking on the next phase of its strategic planning process. Throughout this journey, the county has actively gathered a wealth of public input and feedback, identifying both notable achievements and prevailing challenges to inform the upcoming strategic plan.
School superintendents under fire across the country, not just Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 10:41am
This week's resignation of Keith Lewis as superintendent of Douglas County School District in Nevada has brought to light a divisive time for people who lead schools, students, teachers, and staff, not only in Nevada but across the country.
Bread and Broth seeks donations for annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 9:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth will be hosting its annual community Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, November 20. This event will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Grace Hall at 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. All members of the South Lake Tahoe community are invited to attend to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Weather pattern to change for Lake Tahoe - rain, wind, upper elevation snow in forecast
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 8:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you ready for a change to the Lake Tahoe weather pattern? The mild conditions we've been experiencing will make way for a chance of showers, upper-elevation snow, and gusty winds.
The change will start this afternoon into early Friday. The first wave is a relatively warm low-pressure system. Plan on periods of breezy winds along with light rain and high-elevation across the northeastern side of California and into northwest Nevada. Temperatures will remain mild and above average through Saturday, followed by a pronounced cooling trend into next week.
Ski or ride free at Tahoe resorts with purchase of a Lake Tahoe license plate
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 10:18pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - ‘Plates for Powder,’ the annual program that offers free skiing and riding opportunities to those who purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate is back again for the 2023-24 winter season. Proceeds from plate sales and renewals support environmental improvement projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Lake Tahoe Hi-Lo Club holding fundraiser for a member battling breast cancer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 7:54pm
Event Date:
November 11, 2023 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Hi-Lo's are holding a fundraiser for one of their members, Carlena Coueys, who is battling breast cancer. Head to the American Legion on Saturday, November 11 for a spaghetti dinner and fabulous raffle with all proceeds going to Carlena's fight.
The American Legion Hall is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.
The doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. The cost for dinner is $15 for adults and $6 for kids. Raffle tickets will be available for sale.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District board meeting wrap-up
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 7:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board meeting on October 26 had a full agenda with everything from grant funding, Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) information, staff development, and Career Technical Education (CTE) news.
New chapter for Douglas County School District as Superintendent Lewis leaves
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 5:43pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Keith Lewis during a special meeting on Wednesday, November 1. The motion to accept his resignation and termination agreement was passed 5-2, with Trustees Linda Gilkerson, Tony Magnotta, Carey Kangas, Katherine Dickerson, and President Susan Jansen voting yes to authorize Lewis’ resignation and authorize payments in accordance with his agreement. Clerk David Burns and Vice President Doug Englekirk were opposed.
"We're going to really miss you, Keith," said Magnotta during the meeting.
Local scholarships open up for South Lake Tahoe seniors
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Scholarship season is here! Seniors from South Tahoe High School (STHS) and all other El Dorado County schools who are interested in finding scholarships to help with the costs of higher education are welcome and encouraged to start applying. Check out the https://scholarships.edcoe.org/ website to see hundreds of local scholarships designed for El Dorado County seniors specifically. Scholarship applications will be accepted from hundreds of donors over the next three months, with almost all applications due on Feb. 1, 2024.
Douglas County commissioners to discuss future of Tahoe Township, VHR rule changes, new judicial center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:44pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During its November 2 meeting, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation about creating one township for the county, removing the separate Tahoe Township, and combining the courts.
The Tahoe Township Justice Court operates in Stateline, and the East Fork Township Justice Court is in the valley. Staff will present caseloads for each court. According to the agenda, Commissioners Hales and Gardner asked for the issue to be brought forward to make sure cases are distributed evenly, and to discuss the consolidation of the townships.
Barton Health offers new technology in breast cancer prevention and diagnosis
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Barton Health emphasizes the importance of breast cancer screening, a vital tool in protection and early intervention for breast cancer. Barton Health is proud to offer comprehensive breast care with the latest in screening and diagnostic technologies for the Lake Tahoe community.
Barton’s breast care program utilizes 3D Mammogram Screening and Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and the program now features additional cutting-edge technologies:
Tahoe casinos "win" figure $29 million in September
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/31/2023 - 9:47pm
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,270,598,215 for the month of September 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released Tuesday. This amounts to a 1.69 percent increase compared to the same month a year ago when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,249,470,5411. For the fiscal year, so far, the gaming win has increased by 2.91 percent with $3,883,670,986 in "win".
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Snowblower stolen from the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/31/2023 - 4:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Unfortunately, no one is immune to thievery and property damage, even the veterans of South Lake Tahoe. An Ariens snowblower was stolen from the American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe, and they'd like to have it back. The red-orange snowblower was purchased by the Legion five years and it was still in great shape.
Commander Tom Millham said the snowblower was locked in the Legion's storage shed on site. Millham said the Legion learned the hard way that they aren't immune to thieves.
