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National Night Out scheduled for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 3:13pm
Event Date:
August 2, 2022 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif – This year’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the fun, information-filled evening, centered on crime prevention and awareness. South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), with the assistance of state and local public safety partners, is hosting the event to provide public safety information and educational family fun.
The event will be held in the TJMAXX parking lot, located at 2015 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Recent power outages in South Lake Tahoe explained
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 2:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In recent weeks, four power outages in the South Lake Tahoe area have affected the same neighborhoods as shown in the photo above.
Underground electrical infrastructure issues caused all but one of these outages, according to Liberty Utilities. The other was a line going into fire mode. While these incidents were unrelated, they impacted the same circuit and therefore the same customers.
5th annual Tahoe Brewfest moves to heart of South Lake Tahoe on August 27
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 1:40pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2022 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has moved its 5th annual Tahoe Brewfest to the heart of South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, August 27 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ski Run Boulevard will be closed for the event as people celebrate the mountain culture, beer, and community.
Due to contract and permitting challenges the venue moved to Ski Run which offers easy access for walking or biking to the event from anywhere in town, and with over 30 beers to sample, you won’t want to be driving.
Kings Beach man dies in Tahoe City collision after work utility golf cart struck from behind
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 1:10pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - SR28 is reopened after being closed Tuesday morning following a fatal collision in the westbound lane in Tahoe City.
Firefighters gain on Oak Fire - now 26% contained, 18,532 acres in size
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 9:28pm
UPDATE 9PM 7/26: The Oak Fire continues to be 26 percent contained and grew a bit today to 18,532 acres. Although good progress continues on the fire, there is much work to be done, according to CalFIRE. An infrared flight over the fire showed minimal heat in Lushmeadows and surrounding communities. Crews have been able to hold and improve the fire line in the Mariposa Pines area. More evacuation orders were reduced to fire advisement early this afternoon.
Volunteers needed for Lake Tahoe Wildflower Big Year event
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 9:18pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Thanks to a series of spring storms, wildflowers are peaking in the second half of July and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) is looking for people to join the Wildflower Big Year event. It’s a celebration of the many hundreds of plant species that make the Lake Tahoe region their home.
Tahoe: State of the Lake presentation by TERC on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 5:23pm
Event Date:
July 28, 2022 - 5:30pm
Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on Thursday, July 28 for the annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report presentation at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center.
North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District awards over $90,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 5:14pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Lake Tahoe’s new TBID Advisory and Zone 1 Committees, comprised of local business owners and representatives, have recommended the first three local projects to receive funding from the business community’s self-assessed Tourism Business Improvement District revenues. Mural and downtown lighting projects in Kings Beach and Tahoe City were recommended by the committees in support of the region’s stewardship education efforts and to support local businesses by adding to the evening ambiance and creating a welcoming sense of place in the downtown areas.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District board meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 5:08pmThe next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District (SLTTID) will be held on Thursday, July 28 at 1 p.m. in the Forest Suites Resort Sierra Meeting Room.
The agenda for the in-person board of directors meeting:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and Staff
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
AGENDA
Discussion/Possible Action
Treasurer’s Report
Nomination of Officers of the Board (to expire 12/2023)
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Lake Tahoe History Talks on the Beach: Toogee Sielsch and Black Bears
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 4:53pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2022 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is hosting another History Talk on the Beach on Tuesday, July 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This week their guest speaker in South Lake Tahoe urbanized bear expert Toogee Sielsch. He'll be discussing the history of the black bear in Lake Tahoe as well as the current situation.
Kudos: Kirkwood Mountain Resort partners with Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 11:01pm
Bread & Broth would like to thank Kirkwood Mountain Resort for once again supporting our Monday evening meal program at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Kirkwood’s “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsorship provided the funds for the nutritious and filling meal served at B&B’s July 18 dinner. That evening, the dinner guests enjoyed roasted chicken served with broccoli, beans, coleslaw, rice, and assorted desserts. It was a great “home-cooked” meal.
Local non-profit uses submersible ROV's to clean Lake Tahoe's lake bed
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 9:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A full-time plastic clean-up crew is now operating in the depths of Lake Tahoe, pulling out batteries, trash, and microplastics with submersible Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
After two years of refining the ROV and skills to remove the trash, the Restoring the Lake Depths Foundation team of Zephyr Cove started removing items full-time in May 2022 and continues to work Monday through Friday in Lake Tahoe. They use BlueRobits2 ROVs with grappling hooks, a claw, and magnets.
Diane Schuur and Ernie Watts with the Reno Jazz Orchestra
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 6:35pm
Event Date:
August 21, 2022 (All day) Don't miss the two GRAMMY award-winning giants of jazz as they perform with the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra for a cool and classy night of big brass and blues. Known for her pitch-perfect execution, crystalline 3 ½ octave vocal range, and electric personality, Diane shares the stage with Ernie Watts, one of the world’s most versatile saxophone musicians. Enjoy this super-star evening as Diane redefines the ‘diva' category with her warm and humorous interactions.
Hot & smoky week ahead in South Lake Tahoe, with chance of thunderstorms
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 4:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three main topics in the weather forecast for South Lake Tahoe this week: It will be hot, there will be smoke from the Oak Fire, and there is an increasing chance for thunderstorms.
It will stay in the high-80s this week at Lake Tahoe. Stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities if sensitive to heat.
Pro-choice protest in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 3:46pm
Event Date:
July 27, 2022 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A pro-choice protest will be held at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, July 27 at 4 p.m.
This locally-planned event is the second one organizers have done since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. This is also a fundraiser, with funds going to the Wild West Access Fund of Nevada. This fund was newly formed with the belief everyone should have the final say in their own reproductive decisions.
Over $1,300 was raised during the June protest between a GoFundMe campaign and cash donations taken in during the day.
Unhealthy air in South Lake Tahoe as Oak Fire grows to14,281 acres
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 2:15pm
The Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County has now consumed 14,281 acres in less than 48 hours.
The fire remained active through the night moving toward the communities of Jerseydale, Darrah, and Bootjack. Poor humidity recovery was observed overnight. On Sunday the weather is expected to remain hot with minimum humidity between 5 and 10 percent, which will hamper firefighting efforts. High tree mortality and dense fuels are throughout the fire area.
Fire evacuation and advisories remain in effect. Damage inspection teams are beginning their assessment of the areas affected by the fire.
Raging Oak Fire now 15,603 acres, 0% containment
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2022 - 7:22pm
UPDATE 7:00 PM: The Oak Fire is now 15,603 acres in size and remains 0 percent contained. During a packed community meeting tonight in Mariposa, fire officials said that, even though the containment line is at zero, they have been able to stop the spread of fire to the south. The active areas are to the north and the northeast, into the Sierra. There are a couple of fire scars in its current path that won't stop the fire but could slow it and let them get resources into the area.
"I lost hope once," says man who spent almost four hours in Lake Tahoe before being rescued
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2022 - 5:39pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Two-hundred-thirty-one minutes. Three hours and 51 minutes.
That's how long Jose Gonzalez was in the frigid water of Lake Tahoe on July 20 after falling off a jet ski.
"I didn't think I'd make it," said Jose from his home in Santa Maria, Calif.
Road Beat: 2022 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line 4Motion, disappointing MPG
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2022 - 2:53pm
This popular crossover has impressed in the past, but the woeful fuel mileage on this new 2022 model is why you should skip it.
Unless you’re Patrick Star and living under a rock in a cartoon, gasoline is expensive. Shoot, everything is expensive these days. So, it might make sense that, with many peoples’ monthly gasoline expenditures literally doubling compared to just earlier this year, you might be interested in saving some coin. If that’s what you’re after, this Tiguan is not for you.
El Dorado County Sheriff's call log at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2022 - 7:02am
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 July 14 - July 20, 2022;
7/14
09:29 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at D St, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
Two men cited for camping, starting cooking fire in woods behind South Shore casinos
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2022 - 9:31pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Two deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the report of a wildland fire in the woods behind Bally's casino at Stateline on July 21 at approximately 8:25 a.m.
The deputies could see smoke coming from the woods just east of Lake Parkway. They walked in about 50 meters and saw signs of a transient camp with garbage, toilet paper, and debris scattered around the area. They found two men who were cooking breakfast over a fire pit dug into the dirt, and it was not a wildland fire.
Another fire near Yosemite: Oak Fire quickly spreading near town of Mariposa
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2022 - 8:49pm
7/23 UPDATE: The very active Oak Fire has now burned 6,555 acres. Fire activity is extreme with frequent runs, spot fires, and group torching. Emergency personnel are working to safely evacuate people and are actively engaged in protecting structures. Explosive fire behavior is challenging for firefighters.
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. - At 2 p.m. on Friday, July 22, a fire was spotted near the town of Midpines, north of Mariposa on Hwy 140 and Carstens Rd. It quickly spread and was last measured at 1,600 acres on CalFIRE's website, though fire mapping is reported at 4,350 acres.
Tahoe History Talks on the Beach - Toogee Sielsch and history of the black bear in Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2022 - 7:13pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2022 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is hosting another "Tahoe History Talks on the Beach" on Tuesday, July 26. South Lake Tahoe urbanized bear expert Toogee Sielsch will share the history of the black bears on the South Shore.
The free beach talk is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the beach side of Lakeview Commons, the corner of Lakeview Avenue and Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Letter: Familiar faces, helping hands, epic results
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2022 - 6:05pm
In Tahoe, you tend to see the same familiar faces again and again. It’s one of the comforts of living in a small community.
Green enters "no contest" plea to 2nd degree murder for 1985 stabbing of El Dorado Hills woman
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2022 - 11:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Michael Green appeared in Judge Suzanne Kingbury's South Lake Tahoe courtroom on Friday and entered a plea of "no contest" in the July 7, 1985 murder of Jane Hylton.
Michael Green, who is now 54, was 17 years old at the time of Hylton's murder.
The case attracted national attention after the original man convicted of the murder in 2005, Ricky Davis, had been found guilty and sent to prison. Long professing his innocence, DNA cleared him of the murder in 2020.
Free on-demand transportation service launches in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 9:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Link is a new micro-transit service that is officially launching in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, July 22. It will provide free on-demand transportation with a fleet of vans operating from Al Tahoe Blvd. through the Stateline corridor.
Lake Link will operate 365 days per year, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in summer and winter.
Power outage affecting over 4,500 South Lake Tahoe customers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 7:47pm
10:10 p.m. UPDATE: Power has been restored to many of those affected by the earlier power outage in South Lake Tahoe. 719 customers remain without power at this time.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities is reporting a power outage in South Lake Tahoe this evening, affecting 4,525 customers. The lines are currently de-engergized and the expected restoral time is 11:25 p.m.
The cause of the outage is unknown at this time.
Volunteer opportunities to water sugar pine seedlings at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 7:24pm
Join the Sugar Pine Foundation for the rest of summer as they continue watering the little seedlings alive at different locations around Lake Tahoe. Once a volunteer attends three waterings they receive a sugar pine hat!
The heat of July and August are very important times to water to ensure the seedlings can live.
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Please check their calendar for exact details and more dates. The Sugar Pine Foundation will soon start scheduling their Caldor fire plantings.
Music on the Beach for Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 3:50pm
Event Date:
August 18, 2022 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Arts Project is holding its popular Music on the Beach on Thursday, August 18 at the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge, South Lake Tahoe. The gate opens at 6 p.m., music is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A special announcement happens right before music starts - the Dancing with the Tahoe Stars lineup!
Featured musicians this year ar e Niall McGuiness, Trey Stone, and John Shipley.
Please bring food, beverages, and low-back (only) chairs. There is a $20 suggested donation and a benefit raffle, both of which support performing arts in our schools.
South Lake Tahoe Library hosts Wild Things, Inc.
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 2:40pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2022 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to see "Wild Things, Inc." at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Friday, July 29 at 2 p.m.
The free outdoor show will bring an exciting mix of wild animals and share with children a message of conservation and appreciation for wild animals.
This is part of the library's Summer Reading Challenge program and sponsored by the South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club.
The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Column: Tahoe is a gift
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 2:24pm
Even with a light haze of wildfire smoke creeping into the Tahoe Basin, the joys of summer in Tahoe are in full swing. Following a challenging couple of years full of wildfire, evacuations, severe smoke, and pandemic unease, we have a lot to be grateful for. I hope you will take some time this summer to enjoy the lake for the gift that it is.
Free all-comers track meets in South Lake Tahoe this summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 2:14pm
Event Date:
July 28, 2022 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two all-comers, all ages, track meets are coming to South Lake Tahoe, one on Thursday, July 28, and the other on Thursday, August 11. They will take place on the South Tahoe Middle School Track.
Registration on both dates begins at 4 p.m., with the meet starting promptly at 5 p.m. The lead official for the meets is Austin Angell. There is no fee to participate! Parking is available at the middle school.
Scheduled events include the 50m, 100m, 200m 400m, 800m, and 1600m as well as the long jump.
Barton Health Foundation grants more than $95k in life-saving technology
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 1:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Continuing its mission of advancing local health care through philanthropy, the Barton Health Foundation has donated $95,806 to fund medical equipment upgrades that will improve patient care and expand services at Barton Health. Seven devices have been funded, and will improve service lines across the organization, including the Family Birthing Center and Emergency Department. Through upcoming events and support of generous donors, the Barton Health Foundation will continue to fund innovations in technology available to the Lake Tahoe community.
US Coast Guard: Wear your lifejacket - Man saved in Lake Tahoe due to his wearing one
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 7:43am
LAKE TAHOE - The Coast Guard has sent out an update on the rescue of a 45-year-old man from Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. They were involved in the rescue after the man fell from a jet ski near Cave Rock in Lake Tahoe, Nev. on Wednesday.
Melt fat and build muscle with Emsculpt Neo - Try it out for FREE Bus Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:07pm
Event Date:
August 3, 2022 - 10:00am Melt fat and build muscle with Emsculpt Neo. They are touring with this toning treatment and will be in South Lake Tahoe for a free demo on Wednesday, Aug 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Elevated Fitness.
Emsculpt Neo is amazing. It's the only body sculpting treatment that combines 2 therapies in a single treatment that MELTS FAT and BUILDS MUSCLE at the same time. Come try a FREE DEMO in Tahoe. We will have 3 machines available to try and see for yourself why Emsculpt Neo is the best-selling toning treatment.
Price: Free Limited spots available.
Reserve your spot:
(530) 318-8666
Location
Elevated Fitness
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd #8
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
New album released by Harpist Anne Roos and Flutist David Blonski
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 7:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local South Lake Tahoe harpist Anne Roos has announced the release of her new, full-length album "A Winter’s Dance.” It is now available for pre-sale as a digital download until its official commercial release and physical CD on August 19.
First responders busy with two emergencies in Douglas County, one on lake, one on the road
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 6:33pm
7:40 p.m. UPDATE: The man missing on Lake Tahoe has been found and is being taken by boat to the Cave Rock boat ramp for evaluation. A family friend told South Tahoe Now they are checking for hypothermia but appears to be okay otherwise. He was wearing a life jacket.
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - There was a two-vehicle collision on US50 near the entrance to Round Hill Pines Resort Wednesday evening, resulting in one person being ejected from their vehicle. They are being transported via Care Flight to Renown in Reno. A second person is on their way to Barton in an ambulance.
Two Gardnerville men arrested on drug and weapons charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 4:47pm
Minden, NV - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) conducted a search of a home in Gardnerville on July 19, finding inside suspected drugs, weapons and drug paraphernalia.
At approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday, DCSO deputies executed a search warrant at 1392 Highway 395. The warrant was the result of information learned the previous day when patrol deputies responded to the same home for a medical call. While there they observed drug paraphernalia along with obvious children’s toys throughout the house.
Deputies returned and seized as a result:
Reno man arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle and bringing to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 4:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Reno man was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday after allegedly stealing a car in Reno and bringing it to the lake.
At noon on July 20, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received word that a 2012 Subaru had been stolen in Reno and was in the area of Takela Drive. The owner of the vehicle had it on a used car lot but was alerted the car was gone so utilized its GPS tracking system.
Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team urges residents to create defensible space with some tree removal
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 2:59pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With smoke in the air again, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) are sharing an urgent call to action for Lake Tahoe residents and property owners to create defensible space and to follow a few simple steps if tree removal is needed.
Fire agencies, TRPA, and other water quality agencies are in agreement on all defensible space requirements and have developed simple tree removal guidelines to aid property owners in protecting homes and neighborhoods.
Motorcyclist dies in Wednesday morning collision in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 2:36pm
7/22 UPDATE: The California Highway Patrol has identified the man who died in Wednesday's crash. Charles Idell, of South Lake Tahoe, was northbound on his 2007 Yamaha on Black Bart Avenue at 6:48 a.m. when he collided with a vehicle pulling out from Hank Monk Avenue, making a left-hand turn onto Black Bart. The collision is under investigation.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 47-year-old male died Wednesday morning after colliding with a vehicle in South Lake Tahoe.
AAUW-South Lake Tahoe Salad Social
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:17pm
Event Date:
July 27, 2022 - 4:00pm The American Association of University Women, South Lake Tahoe Branch, is hosting a Salad Social at Bijou Park on Wednesday, July 27, from 4pm to 6pm. AAUW-SLT is a membership organization with a focus on advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. It hosts general meetings on a variety of topics and special interest groups that include a book club, Great Decisions, and a writing group.
Location
1360 June Way
United States
See map: Google Maps
Goal to make Tahoe Heartbeat Festival in South Lake Tahoe a family-friendly legacy event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Paul Reder has been part of the South Shore entertainment world for 33 years since first joining High Sierra after college and managing Lily's Nightclub. He went on from there, working through the ranks at Caesars Tahoe and Caesars Entertainment to the top, booking the acts - getting to know the business from bottom to top.
Reder has been based for decades in the South Lake Tahoe area while producing concerts and national tours around the globe with over 3,500 concerts and production shows in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, China, and Australia.
Nevada State Parks makes call for Recreational Trails Program Project pre-applications
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 11:27pm
CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Division of State Parks is currently accepting grant project pre-applications in anticipation of the 2023 Federal Highway Administration funding of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Submittal of a pre-application is required to determine project eligibility. Eligible pre-applicants will be encouraged to submit full funding proposals in the fall of 2022.
Heavenly North Bowl Chair auction raises $162,000 for South Lake Tahoe donations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 11:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Heavenly Mountain resort's auction of the North Bowl chairs was a big success, with the 97 chairs going for a total of $162,000.
With those funds, Heavenly has donated $50,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, and an additional $50,000 to Ski Run Park. The remaining $62,000 will go towards the EpicPromise foundation which supports community grants and our employees in times of need.
Biden-Harris administration announces $3.4 Million for Lake Tahoe Basin to address aquatic invasive species
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 10:25pm
SACRAMENTO, California — The Biden-Harris administration announced Tuesday that the Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded $3.4 million in funding from their Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for cooperative agreements with the Washoe Tribe of California and Nevada and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe National Forest to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions July 20
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 9:32pm
NEVADA CITY, Calif. — Ongoing drought and warming conditions have prompted the Tahoe National Forest to initiate Stage 1 fire restrictions starting July 20, 2022. Under these restrictions, the public can still build or maintain a fire, campfire, or charcoal briquette fire in established fire rings within designated developed campgrounds and day-use sites, but not outside of those areas. Campfires will not be allowed at all Tahoe National Forest recreation sites—a list of designated developed recreation areas is linked below.
Liberty Utilities sponsors Bread & Broth Monday Night Meal
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 9:08pm
Liberty Utilities sent an outstanding Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsor crew to help Bread & Broth volunteers at its Monday Meal on July 11. Thanks to Liberty Utilities' $300 sponsorship donation, 79 dinner guests enjoyed a fabulous roast lamb dinner served with fried potatoes, green beans, and a Greek salad lovingly prepared by B&B’s cooking crew.
Attend screening of Momentum - a film of resilience about South Lake Tahoe men
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 8:38am
Event Date:
August 6, 2022 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Momentum is a story of resilience, vulnerability, and sacrifice in the face of life’s most insurmountable challenges. This documentary film is about locals, by locals, and the South Lake Tahoe community is invited to its screening at Lake Tahoe Community College on Saturday, August 6.
“Know when to pick your battles”- But, what happens when the fights pick us?
Wylder Hope Valley Eastern Sierra History Series: The Wedding of the Waters
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 7:56am
Event Date:
July 23, 2022 - 2:00pm
Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Saturday, July 23 with a 50-minute presentation, The Wedding of the Waters.
