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Voters to decide outcome of Measure K - $107M in bonds for Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2022 - 11:55pm
Event Date:
September 14, 2022 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Voters will find Measure K on their ballots on November 8, a bond measure to raise $107M to upgrade aging facilities in Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).
If passed by at least 55 percent of the voters, Measure K will:
- Safety improvements to ensure safe school sites
- Repairing/replacing leaky roofs
- Updating inadequate electrical systems
- Replacing outdated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems
- Making health, safety, and handicapped accessibility improvements
- Replacing deteriorating plumbing systems
Road Beat: The original hot hatch continues into its 8th-generation. Still a deserving icon?
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2022 - 10:50pm
What is it?
Keith Urban thrills Lake Tahoe audiences
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2022 - 2:35pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Keith Urban stopped by Lake Tahoe with his Speed of Now World Tour for two shows this week. He filled the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on Thursday and Friday, September 1 and 2.
His high-energy blend of country and rock music keep the fans on their feet, especially when he went into the audience, stopping by the bleachers for a close-up song and guitar giveaway. It was non-stop Urban energy for almost three hours.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 4:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Report for August 25 - August 31, 2022
8/25
00:21 VERBAL DISTURBANCE REPORT - Occurred at Camp Richardson on Jameson Beach Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: QUIET ON ARRIVAL.
City of South Lake Tahoe to begin fuels reduction and flight safety project around airport
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 2:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is planning some hazardous fuels reduction and flight path safety work on the land surrounding the airport to commence after Labor Day. Newly minted airport manager John Dickinson, who brings extensive experience in FAA regulations and safety management, flagged an opportunity to partner with CalFire.
First turbidity curtains being removed after successful Tahoe Keys test results
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 1:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Herbicide levels are now at non-detect levels in Area B of the Tahoe Keys, allowing the turbidity curtains to be lifted and those waterways to be used for the first time since the Control Methods Test (CMT) started May 25.
Saint Joseph Community Land Trust sponsors Fraud & Identity Theft Protection Workshop
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 12:05pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2022 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Retired FBI Agent Chris Campion will be leading a workshop in South Lake Tahoe in response to the rising tie of cybersecurity and fraud risks to the community. Saint Joseph Community Land Trust is sponsoring the event on Tuesday, September 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the South Lake Tahoe Library meeting room.
El Dorado County Planning Commission to hold hearings on two Lake Tahoe cannabis businesses
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 6:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The unincorporated area of El Dorado County at Lake Tahoe does not currently have any cannabis storefronts but that is about to change. On the Planning Commission's agenda for Sept. 8 are two cannabis business hearings for permits.
One is for a Commercial Cannabis Use Permit for a retail storefront for the sale of cannabis goods for medicinal and adult-use recreational at 2140 US-50, near the intersection with Jewell Road.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra art auction to support Mt. Tallac High School
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 4:52pm
The buses are rolling. School is back in session in South Lake Tahoe and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) is rolling out a fall fundraiser, an online art auction, titled “An Artful Way to Support Mt. Tallac High School Youth.” All sales, 100 percent, go directly to support Mt. Tallac High School. This online-only art auction is open to all for bidding on quality original art from September 1 through September 30. The auction is now live at http://www.artsaleformttallac.org.
14th annual Ebbetts Pass Scenic Celebration "2022 Hermitfest West"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 1:58pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2022 - 12:00pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association is holding its annual celebration on the pass, fondly known as Hermitfest. This year it will be taking place in the ballfield at Bear Valley with an all-day music festival on Saturday, September 10, from noon-8 p.m. (but the music will likely continue on a bit later).
USFS announces concession opportunities for Lake Tahoe resorts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 1:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is soliciting proposals for three separate Lake Tahoe concession resort and campground special use permits. The current permits at Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, and Zephyr Cove expire in 2023.
New permits will be issued for 20-year terms and may be extended an additional 10 years depending on the nature of investment and operations in the successful proposals.
Forest Service and Barton Health team up for community wellness outings for Vitamin (N)ature
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 12:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) are collaborating to enhance wellness opportunities for the Lake Tahoe community, reigniting Vitamin (N)ature programs. Time in nature is proven to be good for health, and this partnership promotes nature as medicine, utilizing the benefits of public land to provide opportunities for better mental and physical health, including improved fitness, meaningful social interaction, decreased stress, and increased sense of purpose.
DEA warns of rainbow-colored fentanyl used to target youth
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 9:31pm
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is advising the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl available across the United States. In August 2022, DEA and its law enforcement partners seized brightly-colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states. Dubbed “rainbow fentanyl,” this trend appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people.
#RecreateResponsibly launches camping edition ahead of Labor Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 9:17pm
Summer may be winding down but there are plenty of camping nights left before colder weather sets in. The team at #RecreateResponsibly is asking everyone to understand their impact when heading outdoors.
Spending a night under the stars can be life-changing, and at the same time what is around us changes too. When we set up camp in a tent, cabin, RV, or other similar structure, we impact the places we stay. Whether on public or private land, in a park or a forest, in the desert or on the beach, or anywhere else, let’s have a positive impact on the places we camp.
Dave Matthews started off the week at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena - Keith Urban and Jack Johnson to end it with four shows
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 8:47pm
On Tuesday, the Grammy-award-winning Dave Matthews Band thrilled the audience with his performance at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys.
The summer concert series continues through September with Keith Urban and Jack Johnson performing over the Labor Day weekend.
September 1-2 - Keith Urban and the Speed of Now World Tour with Ingrid Andress
September 4-5 - Jack Johnson with Ziggy Marley
September 9 - Alabama
September 10 - An Evening With Jackson Browne
September 22-23 - Luke Combs with Jordan Davis & Morgan Wade
Photo by Cathleen Allison
Temporary closure of trail along Cove East to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 6:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy will begin the final stage of work they've been doing to improve a trail along Cove East to Lake Tahoe at the Upper Truckee Marsh on September 12.
The unpaved, shared-use trail runs approximately a half mile from the east end of Venice Drive to a beach at Lake Tahoe. The Conservancy will close the trail temporarily during active construction.
Historian Mark McLaughlin closes out the 2022 Summer Festival at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 6:08pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2022 - 10:00am
Historian and author Mark McLaughlin will speak on “The Lake Tahoe Water Wars” on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Dangberg Historic Park.
In the 1860s, a San Francisco-based engineer, Colonel Alexis Waldemar von Schmidt, acquired a half-section of land surrounding the Truckee River outlet in Tahoe City and the right to appropriate five hundred cubic feet per second of lake water.
Douglas County advises residents of high heat over the holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 5:59pm
MINDEN, Nev. - With temperatures expected to exceed 100F over the next several days in Douglas County, officials are reaching out to residents to alert them of cooling centers and how to handle the above-normal heat.
The highs are expected to be dangerously hot with temperatures ranging from 100F to 105F, and little cooling at night with lows of 65F to 70F. These temperatures will reach or exceed daily records in many places through the holiday.
Inaugural Fall Festival to benefit Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 10:44am
Event Date:
October 1, 2022 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy the Fall Festival benefitting the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation on October 1 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lakeview Social. The family-friendly event will have fun activities all day long, all to support enrichment grants for South Lake Tahoe Performing Arts and the STEM programs at schools
There will be:
- Pumpkin Paintings
- Yard Games
- Costume Contests
- Live Music All Day/Night
- Root Beer Float Creation Stations
and more.
Father Grace Memorial Golf Tournament at Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 9:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Father Grace Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, September 1 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Funds raised will be benefiting the youth of St. Theresa Parish.
The cost is $145 per entry which includes a round of golf, cart, golf tees, and dinner at the clubhouse, along with a chance to win many great prizes!
Register as a single, twosome, threesome, or foursome, or become a sponsor. Guests are welcome to attend the dinner for an additional $35 donation.
Two lightning-caused fires near Yosemite sending smoke into Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 9:29pm
Two fires started by lightning in Yosemite National Park have been burning since the beginning of the month. They have been monitored and fire crews are assessing natural barriers, like granite, to confine and contain the fires.
The Red Fire was discovered on August 4 between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek at 7,800 ft. elevation. It was discovered by a helicopter crew behind Half Dome. It is a lightning-caused fire that is burning in the 2001 Hoover Fire footprint. As of August 30, the fire has burned 2,083 acres.
Tark in the Park Barbeque in Douglas County this weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 7:10pm
Event Date:
September 3, 2022 - 1:00pm
Douglas County Commissioner Danny Tarkanian is hosting the first Tark in the Park Barbeque on Saturday, September 3, 2022. It will be held at Minden Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with food, drinks, snow cones, bounce houses, music, and more.
The event is free and open to all Douglas County residents.
Minden Park is located at 1601 6th Street, Minden, Nev.
Stateline casinos "win" down 1.28% in June, Nevada down 3%
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 12:37pm
Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,315,987,732 for the month of July 2022, a decrease of 3.17 percent from the same period in 2021. The South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos did about the same as their "win" was down 1.28 percent from the same period with their gaming revenue of $31,836,893, according to the State's monthly gaming revenue report.
Last month's report showed over $22M in gaming revenue on the South Shore and $1.27B for the state of Nevada. The South Shore was down 28.75 percent when compared to the previous year in June.
FulaMuse plays at special Valhalla Boathouse Theater fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 11:53am
Event Date:
August 31, 2022 - 7:30pm
Now that they've headlined California WorldFest, FulaMuse is bringing intense African rhythms to the Boathouse Theatre for a special fundraiser on Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. FulaMuse = MaMuse + Fula Brothers - Features Sarah Nutting & Karisha Longaker of MaMuse, and Mamadou Sidibe & Walter Strauss of Fula Brothers. The group is a double dose of heart poured over rhythms to uplift the body and soul - the union of two bands who nourish and rouse the collective spirit. MaMuse invokes a musical presence that inspires the opening of the heart.
Lake Valley celebrates arrival of new engine with "wet down" ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 9:50pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) marked the arrival of its new engine with a traditional wet-down ceremony on Monday in front of family, friends, and the community.
The tradition of a wet-down dates back to the late 1800s when fire departments used horses to pull a fire apparatus to fires. After fighting the fire, the crews would wash and ready the horses and the apparatus in preparation for the next call, then they would push the apparatus into the station's bay.
New parking spots added to historic Valhalla Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 7:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Heller Estate in South Lake Tahoe, better known as Valhalla and part of the Tallac Historic Site, just received some much-needed new paved parking areas. There are now a total of 72 parking spots near Valhalla and the Boathouse Theatre, with the new ones going in to the west of where the original parking spaces were.
Alta Alpina Composite racers ride to third place finish at North Tahoe Challenge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 6:17pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - The Alta Alpina Composite (AAC) cross country mountain bike team raced to a 3rd place overall finish at the North Tahoe Challenge in Tahoe City.
The top finishers for the team were:
Luke Amato (1st JV1 boys)
Emily Phillips (2nd JV1 girls)
Hollace Britto (2nd Freshmen girls)
Logan Robertson (3rd Freshmen boys)
Devin Hawk (5th place Freshman boys)
Kudos: Liberty Utilities crew members volunteer at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 5:20pm
Liberty Utilities held their second of four Bread & Broth Adopt A Day (AAD) of Nourishment sponsorships of 2022 on August 22. They sent five very happy and hardworking Liberty Utilities AAD crew members to help the Bread & Broth (B&B) volunteer team. The AAD crew members consisting of Jennifer Guenther, Breanna Kelly, Matt Newberry, Shawn Pingleton, and Cindy Ramos were so proud to show off the wonderful desserts that were served at their sponsorship Monday Meal dinner and their brand-new Liberty Utilitiesies “Volunteer” t-shirts.
SR-28 reopens after dynamite found along road between Sand Harbor and US-50
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 1:48pm
5:00PM Update: The Consolidated Bomb Squad and other agencies respond to explosives found near Lake Tahoe
At approximately 9:36 a.m. on August 29, 2022, a citizen made a call to Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch stating they had discovered what appeared to be an explosive along State Route 28 near Mile Marker 1.
WCSO Deputies searched the area on foot and located the explosive among pine straw, rocks, and trees about 150 feet to the west of the highway.
Caldor Fire evacuation - one year later. Have things changed in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 1:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was the late-night knock on the door nobody wants - an officer standing there telling you to be prepared to evacuate your home due to fire.
Everyone living in the southern portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin had been watching the red and yellow maps showing which areas were under mandatory evacuation orders as well as those in the warning phase since the Caldor Fire exploded and headed east after starting in Grizzly Flats on August 14, 2021.
Warm week ahead for Lake Tahoe as high-pressure strengthens
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2022 - 8:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure strengthens this week with a build-back over the high desert areas of the west coast. This will initiate a period of anomalous above-average heating over much of the Great Basin region that extends west into the Sierra, but most of Lake Tahoe will be spared. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said a prolonged stretch of heat is possible through the Labor Day Weekend. Some areas will experience a 15-20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening.
No vaccinations or COVID tests required for Jackson Browne's Lake Tahoe concert
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2022 - 8:05pm
UPDATE 9/7: At this time there are no requirements for attendees of the concert on September 10 or any other Lake Tahoe Outdoor summer concerts this year.
STATELINE, Nev. - For the safety of all, Jackson Browne will be requiring proof of full vaccination or negative COVID test for his September 10 show at the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at Harvey's Outdoor Arena.
Reopening of parts of the Tahoe Keys delayed due to herbicide level
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2022 - 5:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The three-year-long Control Methods Test (CMT) began this summer in the Tahoe Keys. The projected mid-July reopening date of closed waterways has come and gone and it may be several more weeks until boaters, paddlers, swimmers, and pets can access those closed areas.
South Lake Tahoe schools start Monday - new start times and bus schedules
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2022 - 8:26am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - School starts in South Lake Tahoe Monday and there will be changes in bus schedules and start times in the 2022/23 school year.
Meyers - Grades K-5, school starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 2:20 p.m. On minimum days school ends at 12 p.m., and every Wednesday until June 7 is collaboration day, and school ends at 1:20 p.m.
Sierra House Elementary - Grades K-5, school starts at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 2:25 p.m. On minimum days, school ends at 12:05 p.m., and every Wednesday until June 7 is collaboration day, and school ends at 1:25 p.m.
Tahoe Prosperity Center hires new senior housing program manager
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2022 - 7:37am
The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) welcomes Crystal Sawyer-White as its new senior housing program manager. She is replacing Chase Janvrin who left to work with Landing Locals, the housing incentive programs in Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Colorado.
Crystal brings a diverse background of experience to this role and is passionate about ensuring Tahoe residents have access to locally based housing options.
"How The West Was Won" barbeque held by Douglas County Republicans
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2022 - 7:24am
Event Date:
September 17, 2022 - 12:00pm
Douglas County Republican Central Committee presents "How The West Was Won" on Saturday, September 17 from noon to 4 p.m. The annual Heritage Ranch BBQ will be held at the Corley Ranch.
Tickets are $75 per person which includes a BBQ buffet catered by Corley Ranch. Purchase tickets online: www.douglasgop.org or at Republican HQ
1507 Hwy 395 N., Suite B, Gardnerville.
Featured Speakers Include: Candidates Mark Amodei (U.S. Congress), Adam Laxalt (U.S. Senate), Sheriff Joe Lombardo (Governor), Dr. Robin Titus (NV
El Dorado County Sheriff's weekly call log for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2022 - 10:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Report for August 18 - August 24, 2022
8/18
08:33 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORT - Occurred at Black Bart Cir/Black Bart Ave, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.
The Road Beat: 2022 Toyota Tundra Platinum review
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2022 - 9:34pm
What is it?
Platinum might be one of the most valuable precious metals in the world, but the Platinum Tundra is now mid-grade when it comes to pricing in Toyota's new Tundra lineup. This is the second Toyota Tundra I've tested (after the range-topping Capstone) and easily the better of the bunch. It has all the luxury you could want from a truck, and on par with the Capstone, but it costs $10,000 less. There are a few features (that you don't need) that it forgoes, but it's overall the best new Tundra you can buy. If you want a Tundra, that is; competition is fierce.
Lake Valley Fire holding Wet Down Ceremony for new engine
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2022 - 5:59pm
Event Date:
August 29, 2022 - 10:00am
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) welcomes into service a new 2022 Rosenbauer Commander apparatus during a wet-down ceremony on Monday, August 29 at 10 a.m. at Fire Station 7. The public is invited to attend. Donuts, coffee, and refreshments will be provided.
Join Tahoe’s Trash Pickup Challenge in September
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2022 - 9:46pm
Clean Tahoe, Incline Village Waste Not, South Tahoe Refuse and League to Save Lake Tahoe have joined together to offer Tahoe's Trash Pickup Challenge. Help them show Tahoe how much we care by participating in the challenge from September 1-30! Together we can keep our beautiful Tahoe environment clean and litter free.
All month long they encourage you to go out and pick up any litter that you see! You can join Keep Tahoe Blue all month long at in-person events, by cleaning up remotely, or both.
Olympic Valley resident killed in head-on collision on SR-89
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2022 - 8:07pm
TRUCKEE, Calif. - SR-89 has reopened after being closed Friday afternoon following a fatal collision involving one International box truck and three other vehicles.
On August 26 at approximately 1:20 p.m., the truck, driven by a 43-year-old male from Vallejo, Calif. was heading north on SR-89 when for unknown reasons he allowed the truck to cross over the solid double yellow lines and into the southbound traffic lanes.
Power outage affecting 3,703 customers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2022 - 10:43am
12:45PM Update: Power has been restored to all customers.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities is reporting an outage that has affected 3,703 of its customers in Meyers, and along North Upper Truckee and South Upper Truckee roads.
The outage occurred at 10:22 a.m. Friday and crews are on their way. It is estimated to be restored by 1:25 p.m.
Visit https://california.libertyutilities.com/north-lake-tahoe/residential/emergencies/electrical/outages-... for a current outage map.
Column: Breastfeeding support is available
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2022 - 7:09am
August is National Breastfeeding Month — a time to promote breastfeeding and advocacy to ensure all families have the opportunity to breastfeed. Certified lactation consultants, like the team at Barton’s Family Birthing Center, help parents navigate the journey of breastfeeding and achieve their feeding goals.
Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, offering a great balance of nutrients for a baby while boosting their immune system and helping protect against a variety of diseases and conditions.
Parasol Foundation grants $250,000 to Lake Tahoe nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2022 - 6:43am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Thanks to the generosity of its donors, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has announced the granting of $250,000 to local nonprofit organizations through its 2022 Community Fund Grant Program.
The Community Foundation administers grants annually to nonprofit organizations serving the Lake Tahoe Basin in the areas of education, well-being, arts and culture, environment, and community engagement. This year, the Community Foundation dramatically increased the amount granted in celebration of 25 years of community philanthropy.
30th annual Best in the Basin Awards announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2022 - 6:27am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board has recognized seven projects and programs with Best in the Basin Awards for their exceptional environmental design and stewardship of Lake Tahoe, the agency said today.
LTCC soccer teams aim high as they begin the 2022 season at home on Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 10:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) men's and women's soccer teams both start the new season on Friday, each hosting Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) of Reno.
They have enjoyed a "normal" practice season - no smoke, no bad air days, no evacuation, and no mandated vaccine policies.
New superintendent for Alpine County Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 8:09pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Ken Burkhart has been hired as the new superintendent of schools for Alpine County and the new principal of Bear Valley Elementary School.
Burkhart arrives in Alpine County with many years of experience working in small school districts and rural communities. He comes from Pope Valley in Napa County where he served as the superintendent, principal, and teacher at Pope Valley Elementary for the past 7.5 years. Prior to that, he held the same role in the town of Flournoy in Tehama County.
Bingo Night at Diamond Valley Elementary to raise funds for Harvest Festival and haunted house
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2022 - 5:00pm
Alpine County Schools is hosting a Bingo Night at Diamond Valley Elementary School on Friday, September 23 starting at 5:00 p.m. There are cash prizes for the adults and toy prizes for the kids.
The cost is $20 for 10 games for those 15 or older, and $1 for 10 games for kids (4-14). Food will be available for purchase.
All funds raised during Bingo Night will go to support a Harvest Festival and haunted house on October 21, 2022.
Volunteers are needed to help with Bingo Night or to donate prizes for bingo or the silent auction. Contact the school for more information.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue provides water safety training for over 100 children
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 7:05pm
MINDEN, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (DCSAR) Team completed another successful summer water safety training series this past Saturday with the Carson Valley Swim Center (CVSC) and its staff. Over 100 children and their parents learned the basics of water safety in and around lakes and rivers. Those trained included junior lifeguards swim lesson attendees, cub scouts, and girl scouts.
Intermittent ramp closures continue for I-80 Truckee rehabilitation project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 6:18pm
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Caltrans is reminding Interstate 80 (I-80) motorists in Truckee of continued overnight off- and on-ramp closures due to construction work.
Grinding and paving work continues to require overnight interstate ramp closures at various locations. Motorists may encounter off- and on-ramp closures between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday, August 28 through Friday, September 2. Two consecutive off- or on-ramps will not be closed at the same time. Ramps subject to closure include:
· I-80 westbound off-ramp to State Route 89 (SR-89) south (Exit 185)
