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Sorenson's Resort Hope Valley continues Eastern Sierra history series
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 3:48pmEvent Date:
April 2, 2023 - 1:00pm
Sorenson’s Resort continues its Eastern Sierra History Series on Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. in the cafe. Historian David Woodruff presents "Into The Jaws of Hell," a 50-minute presentation that recounts the dramatic and heroic tale of how forlorn and desperate argonauts found demise in the desert while searching for a shortcut to the California goldfields, and christened the chilling name upon their fatal location ...Death Valley.
The free program is open to the public and will be at the Café at Sorenson’s (yes, that is its name again), located on Hwy. 88 in Hope Valley.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra holding inaugural Mad Hatter Tea Party
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:19amEvent Date:
April 30, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the ladies of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) for a first - the Mad Hatter Tea Party! This fun, inaugural event at the Valhalla Grand Hall in South Lake Tahoe is on Sunday, April 30 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party is a chance for you to socialize, enjoy some scrumptious tastings, and go to your inner child. Tickets are $55 and only 100 will be sold and are available HERE. Children are welcome but all tickets are the same price.
Volunteers needed for El Dorado County meal delivery program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 9:40amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Cali. - The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is currently seeking dedicated volunteer drivers for the County’s Home Delivered Meals program in South Lake Tahoe and Placerville.
Cram-a-Cruiser with food for South Lake Tahoe kids at Bread and Broth 4 Kids event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 9:32amEvent Date:
May 6, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) needs your help in feeding children in South Lake Tahoe. Each week the group packs 150 bags of weekend food for children in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. The food insecure kids get meals at school free of charge, but those are not available over the weekend, holidays, or summer and that is where BB4K comes in to help.
Results from LTUSD tabletop discussions at community event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 8:24am-
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School Trustee Bonnie Turnbull and Sabrina Zalles. Photo from LTUSD
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 150 people attended the first Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) State of the District - Community Conversation on March 15, 2023.
Following the LTUSD presentation that opened the meeting, those in attendance were asked to answer three questions in their small groups at each table. Under the questions below are the categories comments fell under with a link to all comments.
What are we doing well?
Creating a Warm, Welcoming, Caring Environment for Students,
Parents, and Staff
Last day to order CASA Box Lunches is Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 7:56amEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is holding its 27th annual Box Lunch fundraiser on April 20, 2023. This long-standing community event helps support the continuation of the nonprofit's advocacy services and shares information about the mission and scope of its work.
The last day to order lunches is Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m.!
Please join CASA as they raise their Barsotti apple juice glasses to another great year of our Box Lunch fundraiser event. They serve 3,000 pre-ordered lunches on both the west and east slopes of El Dorado County.
Emergency Preparedness Workshop postponed due to weather
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 7:16amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Emergency Preparedness Workshop at Fire Station #2 originally placed for March 29 has been canceled. The City of South Lake Tahoe is working to reschedule in the next couple of weeks.
Monthly gaming report: South Shore down almost 4% from a year ago, Nevada up 11.15%
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 7:52pmNevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,237,272,530 for the month of January 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released today. This amounts to an 11.5 percent increase compared to January 2022, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,113,133,855. For the fiscal year to date (July 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022), the gaming win has increased by 5.55 percent.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors special meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 7:32pmEvent Date:
March 29, 2023 - 2:00pm
Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors is holding a special board meeting on Wednesday, March 29 at 2 p.m. due to a resignation.
The meeting will be held upstairs at the CCC Building, 1949 Apache Ave., So. Lake Tahoe.
Optimist Club holding annual Easter Egg hunt, parade, costume and bonnet contests
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 5:03pmEvent Date:
April 8, 2023 - 10:30am
The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on
Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Lake Tahoe Community College in their parking lot. This is for ages 1-11.
Timeline:
10:30 a.m. Easter Costume Parade & Contest
10:45 a.m. Easter Bonnet Contest
11 a.m. Egg Hunt by age group
Parents will not be allowed to enter any designated hunt areas with their children. Bring a basket or sack to hold the kids' eggs. The Easter Bunny will visit all activities, so bring your camera!
Feeding bears can disrupt an entire ecosystem
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 4:34pm
Tahoe Interagency Bear Team
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The snow will be melting soon in the Lake Tahoe region and a heavy winter will give way to a busy spring for wildlife in the area. Bears that have been in winter dens will be emerging soon and they will be hungry!
Beta testers sought for Find Tahoe Tessie app
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 3:16pmAfter over a year of planning and development, the Tahoe Environmental Research Center's (TERC) new Find Tahoe Tessie app is almost ready to debut! But before launching a wide-scale promotion for Find Tahoe Tessie they are looking for people to help in the final stages of formative evaluation.
Continued increase in snow-related gas leaks, carbon monoxide emergencies
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 2:29pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Fire agencies around Lake Tahoe are continuing to see an alarming number of gas leaks, Carbon Monoxide (CO) related emergencies, and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from repeated storms and heavy snow. Firefighters continue their mission to empower the public with actions that should be taken to prevent snow-related emergencies.
North Tahoe Fire put out a news release Tuesday, stating they are responding to a steady increase in CO emergencies throughout the region.
Hope Lutheran Church Holy Week Services
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 11:57amEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Apr 09 2023 .
April 3, 2023 (All day)
April 4, 2023 (All day)
April 5, 2023 (All day)
April 6, 2023 (All day)
April 7, 2023 (All day)
April 8, 2023 (All day)
April 9, 2023 (All day)
Celebrate Holy Week at Hope Lutheran Church from April 3 through April 9.
Holy Week Services
April 3 - Palm Sunday 10 a.m.
April 6 - Maundy Thursday 5:30 p.m.
April 7 - Good Friday/Tenebrae 5:30 p.m.
April 9 - Easter Celebration 10 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church is located at 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe. Visit their website for virtual and in-person services and other information: www.hopeofthesierra.com.
Final four in Tahoe Trails Madness
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 9:59amLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - It's March Madness not only on the basketball court but also in the Lake Tahoe trail system! The Tahoe Fund created its own bracket to determine the most popular trail around the Lake Tahoe Basin. It started with 16 trails from four regions.
The Final Four are the Eagle Rock Trail (north), Rubicon Trail (west), Marlette Flume Trail (east), and the Star Lake Trail (south).
The matchups are:
Marlette Flume Trail vs. Star Lake Trail
Eagle Rock Trail vs. Rubicon Trail
Can you be reimbursed for pothole damage in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 9:12amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We've all seen them, the holes in the pavement around Lake Tahoe brought on by the long winter and constant abuse of the surface from continual freezing and melting of water that gets into the cracks, much of those brought on by car chains and heavy traffic.
South Lake Tahoe City Council holds night meeting on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 8:39amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. People can attend in person at the council chambers at the airport, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. Viewing is available on Zoom, YouTube, and on the City's website.
Registration for Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences summer camps now open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 4:01pmRegistration for all Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences (TINS) summer camps is now open. Some camps have been filling quickly. Campers will experience the ecosystems of Tahoe as they explore, hike, play games, create nature-themed art, and make new friends. TINS offers camps for children ages 6-17 located on the North Shore, in South Lake Tahoe, and Truckee.
North Shore and Truckee Camps
Truckee Bug Camp
Mini Incline Bug Camp
Truckee Explorers
Mini Truckee Bug Camp
https://www.tinsweb.org/north-shoretruckee-camps
South Lake Tahoe Camps
Barton Health honors Dr. Jacob Marquette as Physician of the Year
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Dr. Jacob Marquette, wife Dr. Grace Harding, children Beau and Millie, and in laws, Roxanne and Stephen Harding
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health staff members and physicians have voted Jacob Marquette, DO, as Barton’s Physician of the Year. Dr. Marquette received a majority of nominations recognizing his outstanding leadership and his caring, compassionate approach to health care. Dr. Marquette is a hospitalist at Barton Memorial Hospital, board certified in family medicine and addiction medicine.
Have you seen the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe's brass bell?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 2:57pmThe Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe is missing its brass bell. The bell was last used at their March 9 General Meeting at Casey's Restaurant at Round Hill. The bell was accidentally left at the restaurant after the meeting and when they went back to look for it, it was gone.
This bell is very important to the club and its members because it has been a part of the club for over 50 years.
Early bird ticket deadline extended for 6th annual Tahoe Brewfest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 2:24pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 6th annual Tahoe Brewfest, to be held on Ski Run Blvd. August 26, 2023, will extend the $45 “Early Bird” ticket through April 7, 2023 at midnight.
Early Bird General Admission tickets will increase by $10 on April 8, 2023, making tickets $55 for unlimited sampling from the admission time of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. VIP tickets will remain the same at $75 with admission at 11 a.m. and taps opening at 12 p.m.
Kudos: Vail’s Kirkwood Mountain Resort sponsors Bread & Broth dinner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:37am-
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Picture - Left to Right: Jarrett Morgan, Em Dumond, Justin Hartwell, Gordon Vizenor, Daniel Deemer.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to Vail’s EpicPromise Grant, Kirkwood Mountain Resort was the Adopt A Day sponsor for Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on March 20. It was great to have the enthusiastic and fun Kirkwood team members Dan Deemer, Em Dumond, Justin Hartwell, Jarret Morgan, and Gordon Vizenor volunteering alongside the Bread & Broth volunteers to serve 82 community members a tasty Mexican-themed dinner.
Sammy Hagar & The Circle coming to Lake Tahoe outdoor concert series
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:20am-
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Sammy Hagar and The Circle. Photo from Harveys Lake Tahoe
STATELINE, Nev. - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Sammy Hagar & The Circle is coming to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on July 14, 2023.
They are the latest act to book for the popular outdoor series. They come during the American Century Championship at Edgewood which is held July 12-16, 2023.
Lake Tahoe sled hill clean up Saturday nets very little trash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 9:18am-
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New dumpster and toilets seem to be working to keep litter down at Spooner Summit. Photo from Keep Tahoe Blue.
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Sled corral at Spooner Summit site. Photo from Keep Tahoe Blue.
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Sled corral in use at previous event. Photo from Tahoe Fund.
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The League to Save Lake Tahoe sled cleanup event at Spooner Summit on Saturday was "wonderfully uneventful," said the League's Communications Director Chris Joseph.
In years past, numerous plastic sleds and pieces of sleds have been found across the popular sledding hill at the intersection of US50 and SR28.
"Our volunteers found very little trash at the site, which can be attributed to a number of things," said Joseph.
Grant cycle opens April 11 for El Dorado Community Foundation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 8:09pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The consolidated grant cycle opens April 11 for funds that are available from the El Dorado Community Foundation.
GIVE Tahoe Grants
GIVE Tahoe supports nonprofits who work for and within the South Lake Tahoe Area. The GIVE Tahoe Grant is open to all nonprofits, agencies and schools serving the residents and communities of South Lake Tahoe. Proposals of up to $5,000 will be considered. This grant does not have a specific focus allowing the opportunity to respond to South Lake Tahoe’s most important needs.
Douglas County commissioners to review vacation home rentals at Lake Tahoe meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 7:27pmEvent Date:
April 10, 2023 - 10:00am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County staff will be presenting revisions of the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) code to the Board of County Commissioners on April 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Stateline.
Special Needs Community Night at Blue Granite Gym
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 7:20pmEvent Date:
April 1, 2023 - 6:00pm
The first Special Needs Community Night event will be Climbing Night at the Blue Granite Climbing Gym on April 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The fun is sponsored by Heavenly Ski Patrol and in honor of Special Olympics.
There will be free pizza and drinks. Ski patrollers specialized in ropes will be available to assist any adaptive climbing needs.
Blue Granite Climbing Gym is located at 1259 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 6:22pmSOUTH 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.
March 16 - March 22, 2023
3/16
00:54 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Pioneer Trl/Golden Bear Trl, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.
Tahoe Arts Project bringing Caminos Flamencos to local schools this week, public performance Friday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 10:34amEvent Date:
March 31, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Arts Project on Friday, March 31 as they bring the Caminos Flamencos to South Lake Tahoe for a public performance at Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theater at 6 p.m.
After a week of performances in local schools, the Caminos Flamencos is bringing a fun night of music and dance from Spain to the community.
Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, and $5 for children.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District board meeting recap
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Brett Hardesty, Mt. Tallac student, speaking during the Board meeting. Photo from LTUSD
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Meyers Elementary Staff. Photo from LTUSD.
By Teresa Schow, LTUSD PIO
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The most recent board meeting for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) was held on March 23, 2023. The meeting can be viewed on the district's YouTube channel HERE.
Here is a recap of the meeting:
During the portion of the meeting with reports by board members, Trustee Larry Reilly hosted on March 15 at South Tahoe High School. He noted that over 150 people attended and thanked participants for their honest dialog.
Column: Keep interest in your exercise program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 9:56am-
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By Barton Performance Coach
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For children, exercise is play — and it’s enjoyable. Aerobic activities such as riding a bike, running, soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, dancing, and swimming are popular, and include an immense amount of joy. As we age, regular physical activity is recommended to remain healthy, and with a regular exercise program, we can reduce our risk for chronic diseases and injury. But how do we keep it fun and interesting?
Another Winter Storm Watch for Lake Tahoe Monday night - Wednesday morning
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 10:35pm-
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View of South Lake Tahoe from Visit Lake Tahoe camera on Saturday afternoon.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a winter of endless cold and snowy days, there is once again a storm system headed to Lake Tahoe. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Monday, March 27 at 6 p.m. to Wednesday, March 29 at 5 p.m.
Heavy snow is possible with otal snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet west of Highway 89, 8 to 18 inches in the Tahoe basin and above 5500 feet west of Highway 395, and 2 to 6 inches below 5500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in valley locations with up to 100 mph along Sierra ridges.
Leonard G. Funderburk ~ 1943 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 5:16pmLeonard G. Funderburk was born in Washington, North Carolina on July 22, 1941. He entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suddenly on February 24, 2023.
Leonard was a long-time resident of South Lake Tahoe. He graduated from Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, Calif. He enjoyed sports and coached a women's softball team for A & K Plumbing in the 1970s. He also appreciated vintage cars, especially Corvettes.
Seven years later. the last of those responsible for 2016 South Lake Tahoe murder heads to prison
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Domenic Randolph at a previous court date. Photo by STN.
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Photo of the victim, Dennis Spike Wright, Jr. and the murder scene at Beverly Lodge in 2016
By Paula Peterson
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been 2,607 days since Dennis "Spike" Wright, Jr. was killed in front of the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe on January 30, 2016, and on Friday the last of the men accused of killing Spike was sentenced to prison.
Domenic Seanlee Randolph, 29, pleaded guilty earlier this month to manslaughter, and on Friday, March 24, 2023, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison for manslaughter and other charges.
Gabriel Ruedorfer Cozzaglio ~ 1929 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 9:46amGabriel "Gabi" Ruedorfer Cozzaglio was born in Germany on January 29, 1929, and died on March 22, 2023. She had three older brothers and a younger sister who passed away before her.
She lived in the extreme of World War II and remembered having to be quiet when bombs were going off. Her mother would go out to protest the war and the family always prayed that she would come home and be safe. Gabi was her dad's favorite and she said he always spoiled her. She was the smallest in the family and when clothes or shoes were handed down she stuffed the shoes with paper so she could wear them.
South Lake Tahoe man murdered at bar inside Hard Rock Hotel, suspect arrested
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Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverly at a press conference Saturday at noon. Photo by STN
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The scene on US50 between Hard Rock and Bally's this morning. Heavy law enforcement presence and please avoid the area
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The scene on US50 between Hard Rock and Bally's this morning. Heavy law enforcement presence and please avoid the area
1:25 PM UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) held a press conference a short time ago to provide updates on today's shooting at the Hard Rock Hotel in Stateline, Nev. According to DCSO Sheriff Dan Coverly, his department was called to the hotel just after 8 a.m. on a report of an active shooter.
Assessor says El Dorado County homeowners may be eligible for property tax relief
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 6:41pm
Filing a Misfortune & Calamity Claim Jumpstarts the Process
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Assessor Jon DeVille is reminding property owners in the path of the recent torrential rainstorms and snowstorms that they may be eligible for tax relief.
“The recent spate of winter storms have caused significant damage and in some cases devastating losses," Assessor Jon DeVille said. “I want to remind property owners that you may be eligible for property tax relief that could save you money on your taxes as you move forward.”
Tahoe Icicles
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Lake Tahoe Icicles Snug Harbor
Lake Tahoe Icicles in Snug Harbor on East Shore
Bob Buehler took photos of icicles forming on a rock breakwater along the east shore of Lake Tahoe on March 2, 2023. Once the sun hits them, they melt very fast.
For Tahoe scenery videos, catch more on Bob's Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/811474667.
Location
Lake Tahoe East Shore
Mason Court
Photos by Bob Buehler
United States
See map: Google Maps
TRPA approves plans for Lake Tahoe Community College dormitory
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 5:07pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its meeting on Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board unanimously approved a 33-room, 100-bed dormitory for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in South Lake Tahoe.
The dorms will be deed-restricted for low-income LTCC students from the Lake Tahoe region and California only. The target date for opening is July 1, 2025.
South Tahoe High's sports medicine students place high in national competition
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STHS Sports Medicine students...they said they loved seeing green!
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Kimberly Gomez (in blue, center) representing STHS’ 3rd place award!
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Rossi Bonev (in blue, center) receiving her 5th highest score award.
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Jeopardy contestants Brennan Monroe, Noosa Higgins & Josie Feeney accepting their 3rd place medals
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School's (STHS) Sports Medicine students attended the National High School Sports Medicine Competition in Los Angeles last weekend and came home with several trophies.
As a team, STHS placed third out of over 40 schools and Rossi Bonev’s individual score placed her fifth out of over 600 students. The Tahoe students also participated in a Sports Med Jeopardy contest, placing third overall!
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment
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STATELINE, Nev. - The Hard Rock in Lake Tahoe will soon be a Golden Nugget, according to an announcement today from Fertitta Entertainment, LLC. The company, which also owns the Chart House chain and the Houston Rockets, announced they signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, including land and business situated on twenty-four acres from Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price.
The transaction is expected to close within the next seven to twelve months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Douglas County Sheriff seeks public's help in identifying armed robbery suspects
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 8:47amDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of an armed robbery at the Home Depot located at 921 Jacks Valley Road on March 9, 2023.
The suspects left in a silver 2017 Ford Fusion with California license plate 9BBS792.
If you have information related to this case or can identify the suspects, contact Douglas County Dispatch at 775-782-5126 or Investigator Wharton at 775-586-7253. Reference DCSO case number 23SO05913.
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High students and staff thank Pay It Forward Project for new vehicle
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 8:07amDear Pay It Forward Project Fund,
This letter is written on behalf of the students of Mt. Tallac High School as a gesture of our enormous gratitude for your generous donation to them through the purchase of our school vehicle. This car is used daily for rides to employment and internships, mental health appointments, college field trips, and rides to and from our campus on snowy days. By having a school car, students feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
Go Fund Me fundraiser set up for hospitalized South Lake Tahoe woman
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 10:07pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fundraiser has been set up for Stephanie McGrew, a South Lake Tahoe resident since 2002, who is facing a medical battle. After she suffered through years of suffering terrible abdominal pain and violent vomiting attacks, neighbors found Stephanie in the fetal position and in agony in her home in January. She was rushed to the hospital in Carson City. After she was stabilized, doctors ran a Gastric Emptying Study, finding Stephanie to have severe Gastroparesis.
South Tahoe High seniors commit to LTCC and Simpson College for sports at next level
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L-R: Itzel Diaz, Jenni Arias an Salvador Arias
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The seniors signing at South Tahoe HIgh on Thursday
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College is benefitting from the soccer talents of four South Tahoe High School (STHS) seniors, all committing to playing for the Coyotes in the fall.
During a traditional high school signing ceremony with family and friends watching on Thursday, Itzel Diaz, Jenni Arias, Salvador Arias, and Aiden Morales all committed to LTCC Soccer Coach Jeremy Evans to play for him in the Fall. Aiden was a 1st Team All-League striker, Jenni a 1st Team All-State, and Itzel was Honorable Mention All-State.
POSTPONED -City of South Lake Tahoe hosting Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 7:01pmEvent Date:
March 29, 2023 - 9:00am
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are y
ou prepared for the next emergency or disaster? Join the City of South Lake Tahoe for an Emergency Preparedness Workshop with Mayor Cristi Creegan, Fire Chief Jim Drennan, and Fire Marshall Kim George on Wednesday, March 29 at 9 a.m.
Learn tips and resources on how to be prepared - prepare for disasters, create a plan, and build an emergency kit. Also, learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
The workshop is taking place at the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department Station 2, 2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Lake Tahoe Historical Society presents Tahoe Talks
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 5:37pmEvent Date:
April 12, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is holding its Spring Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Museum Complex in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County supervisors vote to disband Human Rights Commission, reduce ethics training
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 1:51pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Even with endless public comments in support of keeping the El Dorado County Human Rights Commission intact, the majority of supervisors voted to disband it during its meeting on Tuesday.
During its previous meeting, the Board of Supervisors had voted 3-2 to disband the commission in a first reading, then on March 21, the same 3-2 vote sealed the deal in a second reading.
Wylder Resort Hope Valley hosts history talk on Lake Tahoe and the Olympics
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 5:30amEvent Date:
March 26, 2023 - 12:00pm
Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its local history series with a 50-minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics” from local author and historian David Woodruff on Sunday, March 26 at 12 p.m.
NLTFPD: Know before you throw
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North Lake Tahoe Fire helps person from residence after falling snow takes out part of stairs
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
The winter that keeps on giving is still alive and well! While we are hoping with the official arrival of Spring that we will see the sun more than snow, until then, “Know Before You Throw.”
Taking advantage of breaks between storms is the best opportunity for snow-clearing preparations.
Quick Tip Reminders: