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Book Sale at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 2:23pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2022 - 10:00am Join the Friends for a Book Sale in the South Lake Tahoe Library Community Room. Buy a bag of books for $5! Or browse some specially priced beautiful books for only $1 each. Or make a deal with the cashier if a bag is too much. We have a wide assortment of fiction, non-fiction, reference and children’s books, an abundance of mysteries and westerns. We want books donated by our community to find new homes. Members who have renewed for 2022 are invited to our Preview Sale at 9 AM. The membership table will be open at that time to welcome renewals and new members, also.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Rep. McClintock creates legislation to end what he calls "let it burn" policy of USFS
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 11:48am
Two US Congressmen, Tom McClintock (CA-04) and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) introduced legislation this week, directing the U.S. Forest Service to immediately suppress wildfires on National Forest System. They called for an end to what they say is the USFS "let it burn" policy.
Column: Add yards and years to your golf swing
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 10:10am
What makes someone stop doing the things they love? Time commitment? Money? Better options? For many golfers, it's pain that limits or completely ruins the ability and desire to play golf.
The golf swing is a complex movement that utilizes the whole body in a coordinated fashion. Since the swing is repeated frequently throughout the game, an incorrect golf swing can result in injury.
Road Beat: Review - 2022 Toyota Tacoma is an aging bestseller
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 2:43pm
It might sell in droves, but why? This aging truck still has its charms, though.
What is it?
Awesome Easter event at Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 2:05pm
Event Date:
April 3, 2022 - 2:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church is holding a free children's Easter event on Sunday, April 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Called "Awesome Easter," children in grades K-6th are invited to attend and there will be crafts, singing, games, and food.
Try to register children by March 28 to attend so supplies can be prepared. Call the church office at 530-544-3757 or email TahoePresChurchEvents@gmail.com to register.
It Will be Held at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., next to the original Red Hut.
Letter: City Parks and Recreation future is active
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 1:51pm
Earlier this year, our City Council appointed our current Parks and Recreation Commissioners group that includes a healthy mix of experienced and new commissioners. We welcome new commissioners Aricela Ramos and Margie Kovarik-Maxhimer, along with veterans David Gregorich, Dan Thrift, Dr. Greg Bergner, and Kira Smith to an exciting time for South Lake Tahoe relating to Parks and Recreation.
Local's night at Classic Cue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 1:33pm
Event Date:
March 8, 2022 - 8:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - join your neighbors at Classic Cue on March 8 for another "Local's Night" with music, raffles, and beer specials from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The $8 cover includes raffle tickets for several prizes that will be given away during the night.
Enjoy music by Prescribed Burn and Local Anthology.
Classic Cue Sports Bar and Grill is located at 1961 Lake Tahoe Blvd., at the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
Shave heads and raise funds at Tahoe Douglas Fire Department St. Baldrick's event
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 10:54am
Event Date:
March 17, 2022 - 1:00pm
Join the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's St. Baldrick's event on March 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at McP's Taphouse Grill in South Lake Tahoe to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
The public can either participate and join in with shaving their head for donations or donate directly to the fire department's efforts.
Column: Diet culture and the dangers of dieting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 10:31am
Diet culture, or prioritizing weight and body size over health and well-being, is deeply rooted in today’s society. With influencers and celebrities promoting the newest cleanse, detox, or fad diet as the best way to lose weight or achieve a specific body goal, it’s common to fall into a pattern of bouncing between diets.
This “yo-yo” cycle not only leads to physiological damage, such as weight gain, hormone dysregulation, and overall impaired metabolic function, but often leads to body image issues, disordered eating behaviors, and eating disorders.
Weekly wrap-up of COVID-19 cases for counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 5:48pm
Weekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All are for the week except El Dorado data, which is from yesterday.
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 19 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,515. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 7.8 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
Save the Date: Bubbles & Bowties adult prom returns to South Shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 4:35pm
Event Date:
November 5, 2022 - 7:00pm
Bubbles & Bowties, the adult prom, is returning to the South Shore this fall. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, get ready to sparkle and shine, dress up and put on your dancing shoes on November 5, 2022.
The fun event that raises money for juvenile diabetes, will be held at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Proceeds go to support Camp Buck, a local camp for youth on both sides of the state line with type 1 diabetes.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigating THC gummy bears at middle school
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 3:37pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) opened an investigation on Thursday, March 3 after a 12-year-old middle school student reported feeling "very strange."
It has been determined that the student, along with a number of other students at the middle school in the Carson Valley, had ingested gummy bears that were actually marijuana edibles that contain THC (the psychoactive drug in marijuana). The students got the marijuana edibles from another student who stole them from her father and brought them to school.
From the streets to the gallery: Arts and Culture El Dorado brings skateboard culture inside “Bad Apples: Skateboarding and the Misfit Culture of EDC”
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 2:38pm
Event Date:
March 17, 2022 - 6:00pm PLACERVILLE, Calif. — From fashion, to street art, to the Olympic Games – skateboarding is a fixture in pop culture worldwide. But at its core, it remains a fast-paced, gritty, DIY, risk-laden sport with its roots in rebellion. Arts and Culture El Dorado has teamed up with Motherlode Board Supply Co. and artist Nate Reifke to create a visual homage to skateboard culture and take a look at its place in El Dorado County’s love of adventure.
Barton Performance Golf Series
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 1:40pmEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Thu May 05 2022 .
March 17, 2022 - 5:15pm
March 24, 2022 - 5:15pm
March 31, 2022 - 5:15pm
April 7, 2022 - 5:15pm
April 14, 2022 - 5:15pm
April 21, 2022 - 5:15pm
April 28, 2022 - 5:15pm
May 5, 2022 - 5:15pm
Join the Barton Performance Golf Series on Thursday, Thursdays, March 17 - May 5, 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness
In this 8-week group fitness series, develop your golf-specific performance with flexibility, stability, balance, coordination, and muscular endurance training. The course is led by Kyler Crouse, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Barton Performance Coach.
Class fee included in Group Fitness Unlimited membership or $20 drop-in fee per class for non-members.
Rock on US50 blasted, clean up underway
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 10:55am
Update 2:37 p.m.: US50 is now open in both directions.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The massive rock that fell onto US50 at Echo Summit Thursday evening was blown up this morning at 10:00 a.m. and the resulting debris is now being cleaned off.
The large boulder, at first estimated to be two stories high, three stories wide, was filled with blasting tubes overnight before the "fire in the hole" was called out prior to detonation.
"We are fortunate in that our South Lake Tahoe Maintenance crew is trained in boulder blasting," said Caltrans.
EDM-pop duo The Chainsmokers heading to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 10:26am
LAKE TAHOE, Nv. - The 2022 Summer Concert Series has announced they have added the Chainsmokers to the popular LakeTahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys Tahoe. They will be performing during the American Century Celebrity Golf and hit the stage on July 8, 2022.
South Tahoe High Varsity Girls Basketball team wraps up great season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 7:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School Girls Varsity Basketball team has just wrapped up an amazing season. Starting with winning a tournament at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in Rocklin, the girls' varsity team finished as co-champs of Northern Nevada 3A West division for the first time since 1990.
Massive boulder falls onto both lanes of US50 on Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 6:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Both lanes of US50 over Echo Summit are closed this evening after a massive section of rock fell onto the roadway.
Emergency personnel responded at 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 after calls received about rock the "size of a semi," were received by the dispatch center.
Caltrans and CHP are at the scene and signage on the highway is alerting motorists the road is closed.
It is unknown at this time how long it will take to remove the rock. Other routes are open to travel across the Sierra. Visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for all information.
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 5:29pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 14 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,496. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 9 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
LTUSD holding a community forum on current state of facilities and possible projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 1:40pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2022 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has been working in partnership with Studio W Architects in the preparation and completion of its Facilities Master Plan. They have been working to identify and prioritize the numerous needs LTUSD says they have on facilities across South Lake Tahoe.
LTUSD will be hosting an interactive Facilities Master Plan Community Forum on March 15, 2022, in the South Tahoe High School Student Union from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Product Photography Mini Sessions with Imagery by Nicola
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 1:31pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2022 (All day)
The Tahoe Production House is hosting photographer Nicola Trombley on March 19 where she will be doing mini-sessions for your business products.
MINI SESSION – $350
* 30-minute photography session
* 15 high-resolution and professionally edited images
* Gallery to view, download, print, and share your photos
Limited sessions available, book today to secure your spot!
Nicola Trombley
Imagery by Nicola
(214) 300-8785
nicolaphotog@gmail.com
imagerybynicola.com
https://fb.me/e/4I9EuOgbq
Column: Perform like the pros
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 11:17am
Winter sports are on everybody’s mind, and while tuning into broadcasts earlier this month, you may have wondered, “How do they do that without getting hurt?” The truth is, before reaching the starting line, many top athletes use physical therapy as part of their training program, which allows them to maintain top form and fitness, and greatly reduces their risk for injury.
Invasive species test area to close off areas of Tahoe Keys to mid-July
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The approved controlled methods test in the Tahoe Keys lagoons on aquatic invasive species (AIS) will affect boaters, paddlers, swimmers, pets, and other water activities this spring and summer.
Scientists will be gathering new data points and information during this time in the long-waged battle against aquatic invasive weeds in Lake Tahoe. The results will help determine long-term solutions for the lagoons and Lake Tahoe.
3rd annual “Pride Ride” celebration returns to Homewood Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:16am
HOMEWOOD, Calif. - Homewood Mountain Resort will host the third annual “Pride Ride” celebration March 24-27, 2022. A fun, inclusive weekend full of events and activities organized in collaboration with LGBTQ+ non-profit partner Project MORE and area businesses, Pride Ride was created to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community.
In addition to a weekend of skiing and riding, events that take place both on and off the mountain are planned, including a Dual Slalom Drag Race, Ski Parade down Homewood’s Rainbow Ridge, a Virtual Raffle, Dinner & Drag Show, and more.
Quick return of winter around Lake Tahoe will come in two short waves
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 9:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Time to grad the winter clothes again after enjoying some spring-like conditions around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Where else could one go from flip-flops and a t-shirt to boots and puffy jackets in two days?
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 9:04pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 18 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,482. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 10.2 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
South Lake Tahoe teens represent area on the snow nationally and internationally
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 5:19pm
Remember these names: Piper Arnold, Veda Hallen, and Graydon Ross.
The three teens from South Lake Tahoe are making their presence known at the national level, and for the girls, they will be competing at the international level this week. Piper and Veda are headed to Leysin, Switzerland as members of the 2022 US Ski snd Snowboard Jr. World Championship team. Graydon continues his season at the USASA Nationals in Colorado.
When watching the winter Olympics in 2026 and/or 2030 you just might see these teens representing South Lake Tahoe and the U.S.
Bread & Broth resumes traditional free, hot meal services in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 3:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After two years of modified services for the local food-insecure community due to the pandemic, Bread & Broth has announced they are resuming hot meal services. The hot meals will replace the food bag giveaways they provided two days per week for the past 24 months.
CASA Box Lunch fundraiser back, orders now being accepted
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 2:44pm
The 26th annual CASA Kids Box Lunch fundraiser is back, and this year celebrates its 30th anniversary of serving the community! This time-honored tradition returns with expanded choices and three drive-through locations in El Dorado County. Meals will be picked up at these locations on Thursday, April 7, including one in South Lake Tahoe.
Fresh sandwich, or salad, chips, cookie, Barsotti juice, and a CASA stories booklet all packaged in a reusable insulated lunch tote bag, and delivered to your business or school by 12:00 p.m.
Coalition Snow x Rebel Girls Launch Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 2:00pm
Event Date:
March 10, 2022 - 5:30pm Who rules the world? Girls. That's why Coalition Snow and Rebel Girls have teamed up to create a limited-edition line of ski and snowboards.
What do we have in store for you?
Join them on March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Fuddhism, 10412 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, and:
- Get a sneak peek of the 22/23 Coalition x Rebel Girls line of skis and snowboards
- Chat with the founders and CEOs of Coalition and Rebel Girls
- Savor delicious snacks from the women-owned Truckee restaurant Fuddhism
- Quench your thirst with wine from women-owned winemaker Cambria Wines
Location
Fuddhism
10412 Donner Pass Rd.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Man who escaped South Lake Tahoe jail arrested in Las Vegas
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:29am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) Investigations and the FBI Sacramento field office worked cooperatively to locate Ruben Zavala Garcia, who escaped from confinement at the El Dorado County South Lake Tahoe Detention Facility while on detail on November 23, 2021.
Zavala Garcia was arrested on Thursday, February 24, 2022, after being located by the Las Vegas FBI Fugitive Task Force.
The healing power of dogs at Barton Skilled Nursing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 7:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dogs are helping to keep a home-like atmosphere at the Barton Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in South Lake Tahoe.
As COVID-19 progressed, the toll the pandemic restrictions had on residents began to take their toll, and Miranda Miller, the facility's activity director, knew she had to get some of the normalcy back that made it home to so many seniors.
While keeping in line with all the COVID-19 protocols. Miller decided it was time to safely bring the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) pet therapy teams back to her patients.
Call Before You Haul program to help prevent spread of invasive species to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 7:00am
Boat transporters can call a new aquatic invasive species (AIS) hotline when planning to haul vessels across state lines to prevent the spread of invasive species and to help them with the watercraft inspection process. Transporters headed for Lake Tahoe can be connected to Tahoe Resource Conservation District boat inspectors to help facilitate and expedite the watercraft inspection process, and if needed, decontamination.
Sunday community fundraisers at Flatstick Pub with South Tahoe Futbol Club in March
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 6:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - — South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini-golf course, Flatstick Pub, will be teaming up with the South Tahoe Futbol Club in order to lift up South Lake Tahoe.
Each Sunday in March, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini-golf purchased.
Flatstick Pub’s one-of-a-kind mini-golf course encourages camaraderie and a chance to bond with fellow civic-minded citizens over the needs of Tahoe’s communities. Guests can learn from South Tahoe Futbol Club representatives how their efforts meet the challenges of their mission head-on.
Tahoe Star Tours returns for summer of dark sky events
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 6:10am
The dark skies above North Lake Tahoe and Truckee provide a unique viewing experience of the night sky, and this summer will be no different. Tahoe Star Tours is welcoming all to join in on docent-led stargazing Thursdays and Saturdays from June 16 to September 3, 2022, at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar.
Monthly Community Night at Lake Tahoe AleWorx for special needs families
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 6:01am
Event Date:
March 3, 2022 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a monthly Community Night, a gathering of special needs families, at Lake Tahoe Ale Worx at the Y starting on March 3 starting at 6:00 p.m.
It is an opportunity to connect and discuss challenges, experiences, resources and share accomplishments.
Organizers Jen Drennan and Mary Ann Miller are bringing the families together so nobody thinks they are alone meeting the challenges of raising a special needs child. They want to share their journies and help others with resources and other useful information and assistance.
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 7:39pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 4 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,464. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 11.5 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Parolee arrested after South Lake Tahoe search
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the morning of March 1, 2022, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was notified of Christopher Hendrickson, a parolee, who was possibly under the influence of a controlled substance and armed with a firearm, both things not allowed while on parole. The report they received said Hendrickson was on foot in the community.
Phillips Station snow pack measured at 68% of average; Mt. Rose at 86%
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 4:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In their third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe on March 1, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) measured 35 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 16 inches, which is 68 percent of average for this location for March.
The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of DWR’s water supply forecast. Statewide, the snowpack is 63 percent of average for this date.
Sean Donohoe found guilty of the murder of South Lake Tahoe gas station attendant
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 12:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe jury has found Sean Donohoe guilty of murdering Manpreet Singh in 2013. The jury of seven men and five women found Donohoe guilty of murder in the first degree and answered "true" to all three special allegations that he intentionally used a .45 caliber semi-automatic weapon in killing Singh.
Kudos: Inversion Gymnastics thanks community sponsors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 7:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Despite having no season in 2021, the Inversion Gym’s competition teams from South Lake Tahoe came back strong in early 2022, placing in competitions in Reno, Loomis, and Auburn. The kids have been thrilled about the chance to compete.
South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is hosting three vaccine clinics in South Lake Tahoe this week. All of them will be held at the county's public health office located at 1360 Johnson Blvd. Both Pfizer and Moderna doses are available.
Wednesday, March 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, March 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment or find additional clinics, visit myturn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255. Walk-in appointments may be available.
Signups for Kiddie Kickers indoor soccer program at Kahle Community Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 6:30am
STATELINE, Nev. - Sign-ups have begun for Kiddie Kickers, the Douglas County Parks and Recreation soccer program for ages 4-5. The indoor soccer introductory program is for beginners, and emphasizes basic fundamentals, sportsmanship, and, most important of it all, having fun while learning the game.
Games will be played on Sundays between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from March 27 - May 15, 2022. Kids will be assigned to a team based on random selection.
To participate, kids must be age four by 4/1/22. The cost is $45 and includes a team t-shirt and an award.
Prescribed burn operations continue around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 7:46pm
Depending on favorable conditions, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week around the Lake Tahoe Basin. These prescribed fires are expected to continue throughout the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
1. Sugar Pine Point State Park - California State Parks. Location: General Creek Campground. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 7.00. Planned Ignition: 02/28/2022. Duration of Ignition and Smoke Production: 2 Weeks.
Senior dine-in meals resume in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County March 7
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 7:22pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - After being closed to in-person meals through the pandemic, El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program has announced the reopening of its dining sites on March 7, 2022.
Dine-in meals will be served at senior nutrition congregate dining sites in Placerville, Pollock Pines, Greenwood, Pioneer Park, Cameron Park, and South Lake Tahoe from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Advance reservations will be required for the service.
The South Lake Tahoe dining site is located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Kudos: 2022 Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk/Race raises funds for METAvivor
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 6:48pm
It was a bluebird Sunday morning as 58 walkers and racers lined up for the Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk/Race on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Camp Richardson Resort. The event was hosted by the Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club. Tuesday and Wednesday’s storm brought enough snow for an out and back course on groomed trails.
Results:
1st - Alek Simpson, 25, of South Lake Tahoe won the event in 27:19
2nd - Kevin Calhoun, 28, also of South Lake Tahoe in 36:04
3rd - Sean Finn, 17, of Carson City in 37:04.
In the women’s race:
Mask requirements dropped for California students starting March 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 6:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations continue to drop across the West, masking guidance is being updated starting at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 11.
Starting at that time, masks will no longer be required in schools in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and districts across California, Oregon, and Washington.
The governors of each state, Newson, Brown, and Inslee, issued the joint statement on Monday.
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 6:03pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 36 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,460. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 12.3 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Floating log breakwater installed at Topaz Lake Campground
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 8:20am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Topaz Lake Campground boat ramp breakwater project has been completed in Douglas County, ahead of schedule and under budget.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 8:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next city council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 1, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The agenda:
Citizen Appointments to Commissions and Boards – Building & Housing Board of Appeals. Appoint one person to the board.
Small Business Sustainability (SBS) Loan Program Update. Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive a report on the 2021 COVID-19 Small Business
Sustainability (SBS) Loan Program. Discuss and provide direction to staff on the loan repayment plan or loan forgiveness option.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue - Annual Report 2021
