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Soroptimists invite public to a Women's Rights presentation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:01am
Event Date:
March 27, 2024 - 12:00pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe invites the public to their meeting on Wednesday, March 27 when they host a program about Women's Rights. In honor of International Women's Day, Club President Laurie Ault will be the speaker.
The previous program with a George and Ella Whittell history program has been postponed.
No RSVPs are necessary.
The meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the South Tahoe Association of Realtors building at 2307 James Avenue.
Marcella Foundation partners with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to offer free books each month
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 9:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Literacy at a young age is important, and studies show that children exposed to reading before preschool tend to develop larger vocabularies and are more likely to succeed during their formal education. If a child is not proficient in reading by 3rd grade, they are at a higher risk of not graduating from high school.
It is due to these studies that today's news can be a game changer for the 8,000 children living in El Dorado County.
Family of men attacked by mountain lion release updates on what happened, fundraising
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 4:08pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The family of the two young men involved in Saturday's mountain lion attack near Georgetown have released updated information. Taylen Robert Claude Brooks, 21, was killed, and his brother Wyatt Jay Charles Brooks, 18, was severely injured.
The following is from the Brooks/Welsh Family and Wyatt:
The week ahead in South Lake Tahoe - dry, sunny until mid-week, rain and snow through Easter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 9:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Other than a slight chance of showers over the Sierra and western Basin this afternoon, the first half of the week will feature dry conditions and gradual warming, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. The next storm arrives on Wednesday with periods of unsettled weather lasting through Easter weekend.
Liberty power outage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 9:34am
10PM Update: Over 500 customers of Liberty were without power for several hours Monday, with a handful still out at this hour. Liberty estimates all will be restored by 1:30 a.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A power outage was reported for a section of the South Shore Monday morning, just before 10 a.m. At this time, Liberty is reporting 3814 customers without electricity. It is affecting people from Elks Club to the Y in Meyers/South Lake Tahoe.
The cause of the unplanned outage is unknown at this time.
According to the Liberty outage map, the estimated restoral is by 2:30 p.m.
LTUSD transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and new student enrollment period opens
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 8:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and new student registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year.
The first step is to complete the online pre-enrollment at https://laketahoe.asp.aeries.net/air, and on ltusd.org under the “Schools” tab, visit https://www.ltusd.org/schools/kindergarten_tk_registration_24_25 and see the list of what to do next. Please bring in the described paperwork to your zoned elementary school site to complete the registration process.
Tahoe Elite Cheer set to being second season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 5:30am
Tahoe Elite Cheer Team is now accepting sign-ups for the next cheerleading season. This is their second season, following up on their very successful inaugural competitions. Ages 4-18 are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Learn Competitive Cheer, Dance, Gymnastics, and Stunts.
There will be a cheer clinic on May 22 and 23 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by cheer camp May 29-30, also at the Recreation Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Divisions
Tiny division 1.1 Ages (4-7)
Junior division 2.1 Ages (8-11)
Kudos; Tom Millham receives the DAR Medal of Honor
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 5:01am
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, Tom Millham was presented with the DAR Medal of Honor at the California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) 116th Annual State Conference in San Ramon, Calif. During the formal opening night session, the California State Regent Sharon Maas presented Tom with the DAR Medal of Honor and Certificate in front of over 350 members of the California State Society, including National and State Officers of DAR.
Easter Sunday service at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 8:37pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2024 - 10:00am
All are welcome to attend an inspiring Easter celebration at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on March 31 at 10 a.m. Pastor Greg Hughes will present a powerful message titled "From Skepticism to Faith: The Transformation of Thomas."
Discover the journey of doubt and transformation as we delve into the timeless story of Thomas, whose skepticism was transformed into unwavering faith. The Rev. Dr. Hughes will offer insights and personal reflections on how doubt can lead to a deeper, more authentic faith in the risen Christ.
South Lake Tahoe annexation, new Lakeview Commons operators, and more at next Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 2:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Airport.
New business agenda items:
Keith Lewis, former Douglas schools chief, named executive director of Carson Valley Visitors Authority
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 1:45pm
CARSON VALLEY, Nev. - Keith Lewis will take the reins as the Carson Valley Visitors Authority’s (CVVA) executive director on April 2, 2024. He will be leading the organization’s tourism efforts. The CVVA’s mission is to connect and influence travelers to visit the four areas that fall within the visitors authority’s marketing region — Gardnerville, Genoa, Minden and Topaz Lake — under the forward-facing Visit Carson Valley brand.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 1:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Mar. 14 - Mar. 20, 2024
3/14
13:37 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Us Hwy 50, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the weeks of Feb. 26 - Mar. 10, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for February 26 - March 10, 2024
2/26
Arrests
04:00 ADW - Occurred at Margaritaville on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Disposition: Felony Arrest.
Remembering Carol Mac Adam
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 11:00am
Carol was born in Eugene (Lane County), Oregon, to Wayne Mac Adam and Mary (Sissler) Mac Adam on March 5, 1937. Carol’s identical twin sister, Eleanor Proctor, predeceased Carol in July, 2007, as did Jeanette Mac Adam, an older sister, who passed in 2019. Carol has one cousin, Phillip Sissler of Fossil, Oregon, with whom she remained close over the years.
Mountain lion kills man in El Dorado County, injures his brother
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 8:41am
SUNDAY UPDATE: Per a spokesman for the family, the 18-year-old victim has undergone multiple surgeries for his injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. The family is grateful for the prayers and condolences from the community however wishes for privacy to process this tragic event.
Additionally, there have been multiple “Go Fund Me” accounts allegedly set up in support of the family. These accounts are not associated with the family or authorized by the family, according to EDSO.
Douglas County School Board meeting: "Let's get back to the kids!"
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:10pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School Board (DCSB) held a special meeting on Thursday to correct their actions the previous week when there was a violation of the Open Meeting Law (OML).
During their March 13 meeting, new board member Yvonne Wagstaff made a motion Tuesday to select Jeanne Dwyer as superintendent, and the motion passed 5-0 with current Board President David Burns and Past President Susan Jansen abstaining.
Palisades Tahoe Alpine hosts Boarding for Breast Cancer’s ‘Love Your Peaks’ event
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2024 - 4:23pm
Event Date:
March 30, 2024 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) is excited to ride/ski at Palisades Tahoe Alpine for the fourteenth stop of the 2024 Love Your Peaks Winter Prevention + Fundraising Series on Saturday, March 30.
A Nice Place to Visit-Tourism Below Sea Level" next Minden Mill history program
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2024 - 2:13pm
Event Date:
March 24, 2024 - 1:00pm
The next, free history program at the Minden Mill Distilling will be on Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. This program is “A Nice Place to Visit-Tourism Below Sea Level.” Using extensive research and seldom-seen photos, local authors, historians, and longtime Death Valley residents David & Gayle Woodruff examine the improbable story of how a company best known for producing laundry soap, helped turn a vast expanse of remote desert…with one of the least marketable names imaginable (Death Valley)…into one of the crown jewels of our National Park system and a “must-see” for visitors worldwide.
Amateur Radio Technican License Review and Test Session
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/23/2024 - 2:02pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2024 - 9:30am The Federal Communication Commission requires one to obtain an Amateur radio license to use a two-way radio on amateur radio frequencies.
The Technician license is the entry-level license, but allows you to talk from across town to around the world and more!
To help get you started on a “quicker basis” at passing the exam, the
Tahoe Amateur Radio Association provides a “One Day” review and Exam Session know as a “Ham Cram” on April 27, 2024.
Our Ham Cram day is like a “study cram” before taking your final exam.
A look at the staffing numbers and budget comparison at LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2024 - 1:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With potential layoffs pending for eight teachers and two high school administrators in Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), speculation has been circulating that the District is too "top heavy."
For a comparison, we have looked at the budgets for the 2017-18, 2020-21, and 2023-24 school years. For the same years, we also looked at the number of staff at the District level and school enrollment.
LTUSD budget
Letter: One tax, one regulation, one study and one lawsuit away
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2024 - 8:42am
The greater Lake Tahoe area is an object lesson in what happens when excessive bureaucracy creates problems that they cannot solve alone. The barriers to affordable housing and a diverse economy are a choice made for us by local and state politicians, unelected bureaucrats at TRPA, and lawyers and activists behind nonprofits that repeatedly assure us we are but one tax, one regulation, one study, or one lawsuit away from an eco-nirvana. Nothing could be further from the truth.
2024 Lake Tahoe Whiskey Expo at Stateline Brewery
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2024 - 8:01am
Event Date:
June 9, 2024 - 2:00pm
Experience the Ultimate Whiskey Extravaganza at the Stateline Brewery for the 2024 Whiskey Expo on June 9. This is a refined celebration of whiskey, entertainment, and camaraderie from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year's expo will offer an unparalleled experience with over 100 whiskey tastings, a captivating cocktail competition, and live music performances by La Fox and The Lounge Hounds, promising a delightful immersion in the world of whiskey.
Summer interest forms available on April 1st for Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 6:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will open interest forms for its summer program and summer camps on April 1. The Club will be open for summer from June 24 to August 16 though they will be closed July 4-5 for the holiday. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided for FREE. The cost for their general summer membership and punch cards are detailed here: bgclt.org/summer-membership.
Destination Stewardship Plan increases pace
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 6:29pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council is accelerating the vision and actions outlined in the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan to improve the way people, communities, and the environment benefit from a thriving tourism and outdoor recreation economy. The council has announced the hiring of its first Managing Director, Nettie Pardue, and the formation of “action teams” aligned with the plan’s strategic pillars.
Column: The call to protect Lake Tahoe echoes across the nation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 5:41pm
Lake Tahoe has protectors just about everywhere in this great nation. Last week, TRPA representatives joined a coalition of Lake Tahoe supporters in Washington D.C. to urge the extension of a key piece of legislation that has been pivotal in Lake Tahoe’s preservation. The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act is set to expire in September of this year, putting a major source of federal funding at risk.
LTCC - LTUSD joint board meeting March 26
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 3:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Board of Trustees and Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education Trustees are inviting the public to their joint meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. This meeting will begin at approximately 5:15 p.m. and will take place in room L-104 (the Board Room) at LTCC.
City of South Lake Tahoe launches community survey
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 3:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has initiated a resident survey to get input on government services and measure the quality of life in the community. The City plans to use the data in future strategic planning and priority setting. The survey allows more people to participate in shaping the future of South Lake Tahoe.
“We are excited to receive more input from the community on priorities. The survey will help us get a baseline understanding of our services and allow us to measure our impact going forward,” said City Manager Joe Irvin.
Spring weather is coming, and with it some very hungry bears - Keep Tahoe bears wild!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 2:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The snow will melt soon in the Lake Tahoe region and winter will give way to a busy spring for area wildlife. Bears that have been wintering in their dens will emerge soon and they will be hungry!
Letter: More South Lake Tahoe residents seek jobs elsewhere while staying here
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 7:49am
Mr. Messina (in his Letter to the Editor on 3/19/24) believes that he has discovered "the cause of the current increase in complaints about housing availability" in South Lake Tahoe. What he has discovered is, that, lacking well-paying jobs in California, more and more South Lake Tahoe residents have sought work elsewhere while maintaining their residence here.
As our population has remained at about 21,500 for the past few years, there
LTVA recognized at State of California industry awards ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 7:17am
STATELINE, Nev. – The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) and its advertising agency, Noble Studios, were presented with the Visit California’s Poppy Award recognizing the creativity and effectiveness in tourism marketing for the destination’s Awe ‘and then’ Some paid brand campaign under $1 million.
Visit California received hundreds of submissions this year for its Poppy Awards recognizing some of the best work in the industry. Winners were announced on Tuesday, March 12, at the Poppy Awards gala during the Outlook Forum in Palm Springs.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 8:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just when you thought it was safe to start dreaming of spring and gardening, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin. The warning is in effect from 2 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Ski Run Presents: Mastering visual storytelling through curiosity, empathy and serendipity
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 8:43pm
Event Date:
March 27, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In this wild ride through decades of bearing witness to sweeping change, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, Nikon Ambassador and Think Tank Photo co-founder Deanne Fitzmaurice will share the personal philosophy that helps her capture jaw-dropping images at the next "Ski Run Presents" on Wednesday, March 27.
Tahoe Basin Ski League wins Western US High School Championships, Whittell earns All-Academic Team
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 7:21pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - George Whittell High School (Whittell) earned accolades this week, once for earning the NIAA Tahoe Basin Ski League All-Academic Team for having the highest GPA of its athletes, and second for Logan Robertson's abilities on the slopes.
Robertson represented Whittell at the Western US High School Championships in Mammoth, California this past week as a member of the Tahoe Basin Ski League team (TBSL). The team took first place in both Slalom and Giant Slalom as they competed against teams from seven different states.
Footprints in snow and mud lead law enforcement to South Lake Tahoe man hiding behind boulders
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 6:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested on Thursday after attempting to hide from law enforcement on the hill above Amerigas.
A deputy from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) attempted to pull over a vehicle being driven recklessly at approximately 10:51 a.m. on US50 near Elks Club Drive. The driver attempted to abscond from EDSO and hide his vehicle behind the local Amerigas. After attempting to hide his vehicle, the driver ran through the snow into the forested area attempting to flee from the deputy.
March Madness bracket for Lake Tahoe beaches
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 5:32pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - March Madness is not only on the basketball court this season, but it is around the shores of Lake Tahoe too. The lake is surrounded by beautiful beaches, and now the public has a chance to vote on their favorites in a unique bracket.
The Tahoe Fund is running a March Madness-style tournament to determine the most popular beach at Lake Tahoe.
Next free Learning Haven forum: Financial planning for higher education
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 3:57pm
Event Date:
April 3, 2024 - 7:00pm
The Tahoe Learning Haven's April forum will focus on financial savings plans for higher education in California and Nevada. This forum is for parents of students who plan to attend some form of higher education after high school.
The free forum will be held on April 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
Some financial plans provide free funds (CalKids) for qualifying families. Both California and Nevada representatives will discuss 529 plans that are simple and easy to set up and use.
Suspect arrested for attempted lewdness with a child, other charges in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 12:00pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 31-year-old Douglas County man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted lewdness with a child under 16 years of age, luring a child, using a child to produce pornography, and indecent or obscene exposure in the presence of a child.
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) arrested Valeriu Monchamp of Gardnerville and he is currently in the Minden jail on a $225,649 bail hold.
Lake Tahoe interpreters receive distinguished Golden Pinecone Award
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has announced the 2023 Pacific Southwest Region winners of The Golden Pinecone Award, which honors the incredible work of Forest Service partners and staff when engaging the public in our mission through public-facing communications and outreach events.
El Dorado County VHR Advisory Committee presents list of recommended changes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 9:49pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Supervisor Brooke Laine held a community vacation home rental (VHR) meeting Wednesday to review the results of the 13-member VHR Advisory Committee. Laine put together a volunteer committee from many segments of the community to evaluate the current VHR ordinance over the last eight months. Their goal was to create a document to help reduce community divisiveness and discover where the community might find common interests and common ground on the design and management of its VHR Program.
More than $2M coming to El Dorado County for water projects
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 8:39pm
The House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which included Representative Kevin Kiley's request for more than $2 million in funding for projects in the El Dorado County region.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will be receiving $1M for enhancing the resilience of critical water infrastructure.
The Great Library Refresh makes its second delivery with the help of school librarians and Cuppa Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 8:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week marked the completion of the second Great Library Refresh book delivery, bringing over 480 brand-new books to all six Lake Tahoe Unified School District libraries.
It's been incredible to witness the community coming together to turn this dream into a reality, helping us move these books from wish lists to shelves where they belong.
Man facing multiple life sentences after South Lake Tahoe jury finds him guilty
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 7:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County man is facing multiple life sentences after being found guilty of 10 felonies in a South Lake Tahoe courtroom on March 6.
On July 17 and 18, 2021, Joshua Thomas Lee Gardner went to the Sunray Motel in South Lake Tahoe to collect a drug debt from a woman who lived there. Once inside her room, Gardner robbed the victim at gunpoint and threatened to kill her.
Sierra House to celebrate classmates on World Down Syndrome Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 11:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is Crazy Sock Day at Sierra House Elementary on Thursday to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Everyone is being encouraged to wear crazy, mismatched, silly, wild, or bright socks to school to recognize the five Down syndrome students who attend the school in South Lake Tahoe.
Not only will everyone be wearing the crazy socks, but the school will be decorated in colored paper socks.
Camp Zephyr Easter Eggstravaganza
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:02am
Event Date:
March 31, 2024 - 7:00am
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Zephyr Point is hosting the Camp Zephyr Easter Eggstravaganza on Sunday, March 31. There will be a full day of activities for all ages - stop by for one, or all!
Sunrise Easter Service at Donaldson Amphitheater at 7 a.m.
FREE Pancake Breakfast in the Tahoe Center from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Then, starting at 9:30 a.m., the fun begins on the Tahoe Lawn: Morning Sing Easter Edition, Faire Games, Easter EggHunt, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, and lots of candy!
The event is scheduled to wrap up at 11 a.m.
Zephyr Point is located at 660 HWY 50, Zephyr Cove, Nev.
Possible changes in transportation services coming to South Lake Tahoe and Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 10:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Transportation services on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe have changed over the years, going from free casino shuttles to the fun, Nifty Fifty trollies, and many other steps along the way. There have been many challenges, but a new proposition is in the works to help fix it.
Currently, the South Shore is serviced by two fixed bus routes along US50 provided by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). There is a large area that is not serviced by a bus, including Meyers (except for paratransit services).
Backcountry Film Festival coming to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 9:06pm
Event Date:
April 9, 2024 - 7:00pm
The Backcountry Film Festival is a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the snowsports community. it is coming to South Lake Tahoe on April 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Company.
Agenda for Wednesday's "State of the District" hosted by Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's "State of the District" on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. It takes place in the student union building at South Tahoe High School.
Just as in last year's event, the agenda includes a series of tabletop discussions where those gathered at each table tackle a series of questions. There is also a panel discussion concerning the status of current facilities.
The agenda:
Conservancy announces acquisition of Motel 6 property and surrounding sensitive land
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After months of negotiations, Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe and the 31 surrounding acres are being sold, and escrow should close in the coming weeks. The motel, the adjacent vacant restaurant, and the parking lot will be removed and the environmentally sensitive land along the Upper Truckee River will be restored and preserved.
The land was owned by the Knox Johnson family.
Contract signed as ExplorUS expands operations at Camp RIchardson to include marina
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 11:43am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the U.S. Forest Service gave the 20-year concessionaire permit for Camp Richardson to ExplorUS, the marina was still owned and operated by Bob Hassett and Camp Richardson Resort Incorporated (CRRI). Hassett was the former concessionaire of the government-owned resort.
A one-year contract was signed this month to have ExplorUS take over operations of the marina.
Letter: The real factor in South Lake Tahoe housing issues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 10:14am
New revelations on the factors creating the housing issues in South Lake Tahoe show that the cause has been misdiagnosed and it’s not vacation homes creating the problem. We’ve had a home in South Lake Tahoe for over 40 years and I have been studying the housing issue for a long time. Whereas Amelia Richmond, President of the Vacancy Tax initiative, has only lived in South Lake Tahoe a short time. Richmond complains that about 1,000 local workers live in Nevada and commute to jobs in South Lake Tahoe.
