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South Lake Tahoe City Council approves solutions to parking problem around Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2023 - 4:16pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While there have been parking challenges in the Heavenly neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe for several seasons, the past winter exposed the lack of adequate parking for those using Heavenly Mountain Resort. It was a chaotic scene on several weekends and holidays with cars stuck on the roads surrounding the resort, vehicles sliding and colliding on most streets, and residents in the area unable to get in and out of their driveways.
Community invited to Flag Day Ceremony at American Legion Post 795
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 9:07pmEvent Date:
June 14, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites community members and visitors to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion to the Flag Day ceremony to properly dispose of American flags that are no longer serviceable.
The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.
Kudos: NLTFPD thanks partners for annual summer water safety program
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 9:01pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District's (NTLFPD) annual Summer Water Safety Program was a great success at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
They thank their agency partners, Incline Village General Improvement District Recreation Center – Aquatics, for their support with lifeguard and water safety instruction and Nevada State Park for allowing them to continue this program by moving it to Sand Harbor. NLTFPD would also like to extend a special thank you to Raley’s at Incline for donating the food for the barbeque lunch.
North Lake Tahoe Fire, Parasol Foundation, partner to expand wildfire resilience with software
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 8:19pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has implemented Fire Aside’s Defensible Space Evaluation (DSI) software as part of an expanded commitment to improving residents’ wildfire resilience, funded by Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation.
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity that is dedicated to supporting the Tahoe region, and its Tahoe Fire Safe Initiative was created to fund fire prevention strategies in the Tahoe Basin, focusing on people and property.
Seussical at Lake Tahoe Community College: Don't miss it!
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 6:41pmOpening nights always have a special energy and excitement to them, and last night's first performance of Seussical had those qualities and more.
Diamond Valley takes flight
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 6:10pmALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Inspired by the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival, Diamond Valley Elementary School’s 5th and 6th-grade students sought to learn just how balloons fly. Investigation of convection currents proved to be an interesting diversion that led to a challenge to create their own hot air balloons out of tissue paper.
Students spent a few weeks researching and crafting their balloons and then invited their friends and families to the launch day, where balloons and motivation for learning were both lifted high.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 5:56pmSOUTH 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.
June 1 - June 7, 2023
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11:43 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Wailaki St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.
59th annual Lake Tahoe Relay on Saturday starts and ends in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 7:43pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be runners racing around Lake Tahoe on Saturday, all of who are taking part in the 59th Lake Tahoe Relay, the longest-running relay in the country. It starts at 5 a.m. at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. This serves as the finish line as well.
The Lake Tahoe Relay teams consist of seven people, each running approximately 8 to 12 miles. All runners will have the same team number pinned on the front of their shirts.
There is also a two-person relay team with two members, each running 36 miles on alternating legs.
3rd annual educational Kids’ Fair returns to the historic Fourth Ward School
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 5:08pmEvent Date:
June 17, 2023 - 11:00am
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev.- The third annual educational Kids’ Fair returns to the historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, Nev. on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join them for an interactive day of exploration, fun crafts and interesting activities provided by local businesses and organizations in their Victorian-era school house museum on the Saturday of Fathers’ Day weekend.
Activities include printmaking, calligraphy, printmaking, gold panning, videography, Scottish Highland Dance, robotics, and more.
Activities & Demonstrations provided by:
Op/Ed: Community Health Improvement Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 2:59pmJune 12–18 is Community Health Improvement Week; a time to recognize the people and organizations working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Health can be measured in many ways; there are both medical health and basic needs that influence our well-being.
Ebbetts, Sonora, and Monitor passes in the Sierra all now reopened
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 2:52pmThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been able to open several mountain highways that had still been closed due to heavy snow received this winter at upper elevations.
Crews typically begin removing snow from the roadway on the first Monday of April each year and work seven days per week until each pass is free of snow and all roadway hazards before declaring them officially open for the spring and summer months.
More thunderstorms and rain in South Lake Tahoe's weekend forecast
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 1:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The pattern of thunderstorms and the chance of rain and hail continue throughout the region this weekend. Even though Friday only has a 15 percent chance of rain, there is a daily risk of thunderstorms, including hail up to nickel size, gusty winds up to 50 mph, and lightning. There is an increased risk of locally heavy rains and flash flooding, especially from Saturday through Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
If you plan to be outside, pay close attention to the conditions and have a way to receive alerts and weather info.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival- Little Shop of Horrors
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 11:24am
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August 21, 2023 - 7:30pm INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival this summer will feature a wide variety of musicians along with its mainstage production of Little Shop of Horrors.
All the fun takes place at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, seven nights a week June 30-August 21, 2023.
Saturday is $5 Community Cleanup Day, seniors can get help with disposal
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 8:01amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's here! On Saturday, June 10, Clean Tahoe is holding its annual $5 Community Cleanup Day, fondly known as Dump Day. Get rid of the items you've had in the grade or house, waiting to be taken to the dump. It is held at the South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station.
New this year is a service for senior citizens only. Help is available for seniors that have a hard time transporting and disposing of furniture or other bulk items. Seniors need to call 530-544-4210 to make an appointment to get items picked up.
Seussical - Musical performance by the LTCC Players over next two weekends
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 9:01pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 11 2023 .
June 9, 2023 (All day)
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June 11, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Oh, the places you’ll go” on this poignant, heartfelt & sometimes scary musical journey with Dr. Seuss’ most-beloved characters. As presented by the Lake Tahoe Community College Players, only Horton hears the desperate cries for help from an unseen planet drifting by on a speck of dust. Join the loyal elephant and his next-door neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, as they protect Whoville from Wickershams, Eagles, Sour Kangaroos & certain boiling!
Tahoe Learning Haven offering free forum on outdoor learning adventures for teachers, parents, and daycare providers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 8:38pmEvent Date:
June 14, 2023 - 6:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven (TLH), a new South Shore nonprofit, is hosting a free educational forum every second Wednesday of the month for interested community members. The inaugural event last month was a big hit when over 130 students and 20 businesses came together at a student job fair.
Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 7:45pmEvent Date:
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June 24, 2023 - 10:00am
June 25, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Get ready for a wild time as the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), Great Basin Institute (GBI), and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) host Wild Tahoe Weekend!
Join them June 24-25 at Taylor Creek Visitor Center, just three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free, fun, family-friendly event.
Work begins on STPUD Black Bart waterline replacement project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 4:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first sign that a new water project was coming to South Lake Tahoe was the old post office at the corner of Pioneer Trail and Black Bart Avenue being fenced in and filling up with blue pipes and other supplies.
The corner is the staging area for the new South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Black Bart Waterline Replacement Project being done by Vinciguerre Construction.
Crews started this week prepping the work area by cutting into the pavement on streets within the boundary area.
The contractor will be working on the project until October.
Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe opening thrift store, seeking donations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 3:20pmThe Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe (HSTT) is opening the Thrifty Tails Boutique in Truckee in early August and they are now accepting donations.
Donations to HSTT's thrift boutique will help them provide vital resources to pets in need and improve the overall well-being of Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, and South Lake Tahoe communities. By donating, you're making a difference in the lives of pets and people alike.
To gather inventory they are accepting donations by appointment at the Truckee shelter at 10961 Steven Lane.
Unlicensed contractors cited in Tahoe sting operation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 1:59pmThe Contractors State License Board (CSLB) collaborated with the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office in a recent undercover operation targeting unlicensed contractors. The operation, conducted in late May in the Lake Tahoe area, resulted in seven unlicensed persons receiving a Notice to Appear in criminal court for allegedly acting in the capacity of a contractor without the required license. These suspects now face legal consequences, including fines and potential imprisonment.
South Lake Tahoe Senior Center inc Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 10:37am
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Repeats every day until Sat Jun 10 2023 .
June 10, 2023 (All day) The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is sponsoring a rummage sale-inside the Senior Center
Items include:
Household items
Books
Clothing Items
Jewelry
Medical Supplies(chairs, etc)
Bicycle
Sports equipment
Lots of miscellaneous items
Come join us and support your Senior Center
Location
South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, Ca 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
From South Lake Tahoe to NASCAR, local woman making name for herself on the race track
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 10:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A job working with race cars and trucks on the track is not a traditional career path for a woman, but Elizabeth "Liz" Prestella has been making a name for herself in racing.
The 2007 South Tahoe High School (STHS) graduate currently lives in Mooresville, NC, and has the job title of "Part assistant/ tear down mechanic/ at track tire specialist." Liz says she is like "a utility knife for my team they can put me wherever is needed."
A glance at urinary tract infections - webinar Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 9:24amEvent Date:
June 8, 2023 - 5:00pm
Experiencing pain or burning when you urinate? How about a strong urge to urinate that doesn't go away? Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a serious, but common, health problem that affects millions of people each year. They can affect men and women and can be painful and inconvenient.
South Tahoe High graduate creates BlueZone Sports mural in Reno
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 10:23pmRENO, Nev. - South Lake Tahoe native, and South Tahoe High School grad, Rowena Piñero, is being celebrated for her mural on the new BlueZone Sports building in mid-town Reno at the Reno Public Market.
Rowena graduated from South Tahoe High in 2014 and Truckee Meadows Community College in 2022 from their design program, and has been working as a full-time designer with Design on Edge in Reno since graduation.
Free admission and fishing during “Discover Nevada State Parks” Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 6:35pmNevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 10. Park visitors will receive free day-use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada’s State Parks.
This statewide event encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and affordable recreation opportunities right in their own backyards.
Basecamp Pizza Co. raises $20,000.00 for TAMBA
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 6:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Basecamp Pizza Co., located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $20,000 to the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association (TAMBA) leaders.
South Tahoe High School celebrates students at 2023 Senior Awards ceremony
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 2:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School celebrated its graduating seniors this week at the annual Senior Awards Night. Previously a scholarships evening was held (see awardees here). There are 248 students in the Class of 2023.
Restoration Alpine County to hold public meeting on current efforts
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 2:30pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2023 - 5:30pm
The Forest Health Community Working Group invites the public to discuss their efforts in restoring Alpine County after fire, flood, and mudslides.
The meeting will be held at Turtle Rock Park Community Center in Markleeville on June 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Discuss post-fire restorations, restoration timelines, upcoming field trips, updates, as well as question and answer period with project managers.
There will be state and private forestry groups, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Alpine Fire Safe Council present.
Marcella Foundation opens "Think Big and Make a Difference" grant applications for South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 2:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Marcella Foundation has announced they are now accepting applications for the "Think Big and Make a Difference" grant program. Nonprofit organizations working in South Lake Tahoe are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $50,000. The application period will remain open until July 19, 2023.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District Board Meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 12:35pmEvent Date:
June 15, 2023 - 1:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District is holding its Board of Directors meeting both in-person and on Zoom on Thursday, June 15 at 1 pm. at the Forest Suites Resort.
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Introduction of Guests and Staff
D. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (Attachment)
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
A. Discussion/Possible Action
i. Treasurer’s Report
-1 Review of Financial Position
-2 Review of FY2023 Actual Financials
ii. Open Board Positions
George Whittell Chautauqua performance at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 9:50amEvent Date:
June 15, 2023 - 6:30pm
The Nevada State Museum in Carson City continues its Francis Humphrey lecture series with a Chautauqua performance by local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff on Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Blue-green algae toxins detected in Indian Creek Reservoir, caution advised
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 8:28pmALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The Alpine County public health director is urging caution to those who are attending Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, June 10.
Dr. Richard Johnson recommends the following:
- Attend the event with your children
- Leave your dogs at home
- Minimize contact with the water as much as possible
- Since any toxin is stored in the liver of a fish, gut the fish, wash it carefully, and enjoy your meal
South Lake Tahoe gardening: Growing your own food and this week's festival
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 7:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As anyone who has gardened at high elevation knows there are challenges that lower elevation residents don't experience. No matter the hard work and time spent tending to flowers, shrubs, and trees, the rewards are great (even if it is a one-inch potato!
I haven't grown vegetables for too long, and it was the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe and Slow Grow Tahoe people that got me hooked about five years ago. My annual "crops" have been potatoes, beans, and peas. This year I'm adding sunchokes, leafy greens, onions, and leeks.
Free microchip and vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from Glenbrook to Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 12:07pmEvent Date:
June 13, 2023 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Tahoe Truckee is holding a free vaccine and microchip clinic in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, June 13 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This free clinic is for pets from Glenbrook to Meyers and is not limited to South Lake Tahoe residents. Bring your dog on a leash and cat in a carrier.
The South Lake Tahoe office is located across from CVS midtown at 3438 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Call 530-542-2857 if you have any questions. Call to ask about spaying/neutering also.
With the community's help, Tahoe Paradise Park cleans up for summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 9:25amMEYERS, Calif. - Community volunteers came together on a beautiful Saturday morning last weekend to help prepare Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers for the summer season.
Ancient Forest Society Partners with One Tree Planted to collect Giant Sequoia seeds
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 9:03amAncient Forest Society, a South Lake Tahoe-based nonprofit, has announced a new partnership with One Tree Planted. The two organizations are working together to collect giant sequoia seeds throughout their range to preserve this invaluable genetic material for the future.
Tahoe Swim Team has strong showing in Truckee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 8:38amThe Tahoe Swim Team traveled to Truckee this past weekend for the "Beat the Heat" meet hosted by Tahoe Truckee Swim Team. Swimmers from South Lake Tahoe participated in events new to them and personal records were broken. The Tahoe Swim Team coaches said they are extremely proud of how dedicated swimmers are to improving their skills and times.
Meet participants were Madden Casto, Maia Edmonds, Mia Vasquez Valdez, Izzy Boles, Julia Buntin, and Rowan Edmonds.
Douglas County Sheriff reminds all to remain safe during Carson Valley Days
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 8:26amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming Carson Valley Days Celebration June 8-11. This year’s theme is “Aloha, Carson Valley!”
Due to the high volume of traffic within the Minden/Gardnerville town areas, please use extra precautions when traveling through the towns. If you need to travel across town prior to the parade, please plan ahead.
Recognize, report the abuse of elders and dependent adults
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 10:16pmJune is National Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month. El Dorado County's Adult Protective Services (APS) Program, part of the County's Health and Human Services Agency, is making a special effort to reach out to community members during this month.
“We want everyone to recognize the signs of elder and dependent adult abuse, to take steps to prevent it, and to make a report if they have concerns,” said Laura Walny, APS program manager.
Miss Marcia is remembered one year later
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 8:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been one year since the community suddenly lost "Miss Marcia," and her spirit, her guidance, and her love are missed every day.
When Marcia Sarosik passed away on June 5, 2022, the whole community was shaken, not just the dancers and their families from her studio, but also teachers, the schools, her neighbors, and all other nonprofits in South Lake Tahoe (and the list goes on). Marcia's husband Dennis and children Lisa and Evan lost their beacon.
Fact or fiction: Dogs are being poisoned on trails in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 3:35pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most of those in South Lake Tahoe and the rest of the South Shore are dog-loving people, and enjoy taking their dogs on walks, many going into the meadows and forests to run them off-leash.
South Lake Tahoe dog owners have been on guard for weeks because of online rumors suggesting dogs are being poisoned by chicken left out to kill coyotes. This message has blown up and spread through the dog community, as one can imagine.
Public, private, nonprofit partners team up to spread awareness about Tahoe aquatic invasive species
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:02pmWith summer arriving in Tahoe, residents and visitors are looking forward to spending time on the Lake’s sparkling blue waters. To protect that treasured experience and the Lake’s water quality, public, private, and nonprofit partners have come together to inform recreators about the threat of aquatic invasive species – harmful, non-native plants and animals. Without a watchful eye and preventative action, invasive species could proliferate, turning those blue waters a murky green.
South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night needs financial help from the community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:38amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 31st annual South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night will be held for graduates on June 16. The committee is seeking donations from the community to make it a night to remember for the Class of 2023.
Each year the Safe and Sober Grad Night Organization, a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, run by a dedicated team of local volunteers, fundraises and coordinates the logistics for this one-of-a-kind event.
An in-kind Vail Resorts grant supports the event every year. This year it will be held at Heavenly’s California Base Lodge from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Thunderstorms and rain forecast to continue all week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 8:13amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year when many start to plan outdoor activities on the beach, in the garden, or on the trail, but with the recent weather, resorting to 'Plan B' is frequent. Rain, thunder, and hail have been frequent and more of the same is in the forecast for the Lake Tahoe area this week (and beyond).
Kudos: Loyal Order of Moose sponsors Bread and Broth dinner
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 9:53pm“The South Lake Tahoe Moose Club believes in giving back to our community and we are happy to be a part of a Bread & Broth (B&B) Adopt A Day of Nourishment meal. It's fun to help,” shared Kathy Sharp, an SLT Moose Lodge #1632 Trustee.
Joining Kathy were fellow Women of the Moose members Dana Boatwright (Treasurer), Kathy Dubois (Chairperson), Kathleen Hicks (Secretary), and Kim Weiss (Chairman). These ladies of the Moose Lodge were a great addition to the Monday Meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on May 22.
The Woods, South Lake Tahoe's newest gastropub, opening soon
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 5:01pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two brothers who grew up in South Lake Tahoe are bringing an elevated twist on bar cuisine at their new gastropub, The Woods Lake Tahoe.
Dillon and Connor McKeen are putting the finishing touches on the remodel of the old Pick 6 at 3115 Harrison Avenue. This week their chef, Chris Ibarra, unveiled the dishes he created for The Woods, showing them to the new staff. Dish after dish came out of the kitchen Friday, with staff savoring every bite as they heard the chef's story about each one.
74th Wagon Train moves through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 3:59pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A reenactment of the wagon trains which once carried gold-seekers and those in search of a better life and free land started off at Lake Tahoe Sunday. The week-long history lesson will be traveling on US50 to Placerville, just like the annual event has since 1949.
The wagons, horses, and riders took a lunch break on Sunday in front of the Lake Tahoe Historical Museum, Art League, and CalOES ambulance station. The public enjoyed chatting with the participants, petting the horses, and learning more about the wagon train.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 8:03amSOUTH 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.
May 25 - May 31, 2023
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07:22 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Zuni St, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.
Weidinger PR of Lake Tahoe recognized with two awards from Public Relations Society of America
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2023 - 10:15pmLake Tahoe’s Weidinger Public Relations was presented with awards for two campaigns dealing with sustainability and environmental efforts by the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter during the organization’s recent 2023 Silver Spike Awards.
El Dorado Community Foundation donors honor 73 students with total of $176,200 in scholarships
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2023 - 8:01pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado Community Foundation was able to distribute a record amount of scholarships to students in the Class of 2023 in El Dorado County.
Brad Mirande Vocational Scholarship
Kade Schrauben
Tommy Doshier
Aiden Robinson
Brian Trevisan Maxey Memorial Scholarship
Micah Williams
Christine Carlson Scholarship
Maggie Seibert
EDCF Executive Director Pathways Scholarship
John Lloyd Nerona
Michael Raymundo Pilia
Alfonso Sanchez Ramirez
Alexis Zepeda Ramirez
EDCOE Superintendents Scholarship
Alexis Caraway
Maura Hurst
Rickie Robbins
Lily Zokal