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STPUD planned rate increase to be voted on after public hearing on May 16
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:09pm
Event Date:
May 16, 2024 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will consider raising water and sewer rates at its May 16 board meeting. The public has been invited to public meetings over the past several months, and now they are invited to participate in the final step to raise rates for water and sewer customers. STPUD says $132 million is needed over the next ten years to bring the system up to par.
Family owned local bar/restaurant still going strong 33 years later
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 8:31pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Matt Grime has been working at the Fox & Hound at Lake Tahoe since before he could drive, and before graduating from Whittell High School in 1999. When his dad Harvey opened the place in 1991, little did Matt know he and Harvey would be partners in the same business 33 years later.
Harvey had successfully operated other bars in South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove starting in the 1970s before the Fox & Hound - the Bitter Creek, Sam's Place, the Thirsty Duck, and the Shoals.
Alpenglow Sports announces 4th annual Community Book Initiative and theme, stewardship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 6:13pm
Alpenglow Sports is kicking off its 4th annual Community Book Initiative on May 13. The month-long event will highlight 21 books, chosen in collaboration with 10 respected and diverse community members, admired for their mountain, environmental and/or social leanings. The event will run from May 13-June 10, during which all of the proceeds from these specific titles will benefit the local nonprofit, Clean Up the Lake. The theme for the 2024 Community Book Initiative is “stewardship”.
Next S.I.S.T.A.R.S. community meeting to feature SLTFR Battalion Chief Kim George
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 6:00pm
Event Date:
May 29, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dreda Dre, South Lake Tahoe-based hip hop artist, has started another empowerment group for locals, this time it is for women - S.I.T.S.T.A.R.S. (Supporting, Inspiring, Sharing, Teaching, Accepting, Relating Sanctuary).
This women's group follows on the heels of the group for men, S.M.I.L.E.S. (Supporting Men In Learning Emotional Stability), that he started one year ago.
Bread and Broth nonprofit partner with Flatstick Pub for Sunday FUNDdays in May
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:48pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Sun May 26 2024 .
May 12, 2024 (All day)
May 19, 2024 (All day)
May 26, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini golf course, Flatstick Pub, also known as Tipsy Putt, will be teaming up with the Bread and Broth to give back to the South Lake Tahoe community. Each Sunday of May from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini golf purchased to Bread and Broth.
Arrest made after stolen car crashes, suspect evades police in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 2:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Reno man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car in Sacramento and failing to stop for officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on Wednesday, May 8.
Upcoming Mental Health First Aid Course for Tahoe Community
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:07am
Event Date:
May 21, 2024 (All day) In observance of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, and in partnership with the National Council for Mental wellbeing local Tahoe facilitator, Natasha Buffo has open availability for a Mental Health First Aid USA course. The course is a full day, scheduled for May 21st, and registration is open until May 14th. The course content covers information on common mental health challenges for adults in the US including recognizing symptoms, signs, and risk factors.
Tahoe Joy Music Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 8:26am
Event Date:
June 9, 2024 - 12:00pm The Tahoe Joy Festival brings back the Dead Winter Carpenters to Tahoe City headlining the annual festival on Sunday, June 9 from 12pm to 6pm at the Commons Beach in Tahoe City.
The Dead Winter Carpenters, who formed their Americana roots/rock band in 2010 on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, are local fan favorites and the biggest local break-out band from the Tahoe area. They have played with the likes of Jason Isbell and the Infamous Stringdusters and are festival favorites at High Sierra, Hangtown, Strawberry and other large music festivals.
Location
Commons Beach
400 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
United States
See map: Google Maps
Douglas County School Board announces six candidates for superintendent job
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:01am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School District trustees will decide which of the six candidates for the superintendent position they will interview, and how they will obtain stakeholder feedback at their May 21 meeting.
Applications of the six individuals have been distributed to the trustees along with a screening form where they will individually rank the candidates. During the May 21 meeting, the trustees are scheduled to discuss their screening results and select which candidates will be brought forward for interviews.
Time for irrigation system spruce-up
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 9:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – It’s been a long winter for your yard. While your plants go dormant to cope with the colder weather, your sprinkler system can feel the effects of winter. Cracks in the pipes can lead to costly leaks, and damaged sprinkler heads can waste water and money.
Now is the perfect time to spruce up your irrigation system before you start watering. To get started, follow these four simple steps—inspect, connect, direct, and select:
Musical comedy First Date opening May 9th at Duke Theatre
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 8:33pm
Event Date:
May 9, 2024 - 7:30pm
Featuring a contemporary and hilarious rock score, First Date is a Broadway musical comedy that can help us all look back on dating disasters with a hearty laugh.
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real-time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening.
Police search for driver of stolen car that crashed car in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 8:04pm
THURSDAY UPDATE: The suspect has been arrested. See here for more details-https://southtahoenow.com/story/05/09/2024/arrest-made-after-stolen-car-crashes-suspect-evades-police-south-lake-tahoe.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Multiple agencies responded to a stolen car being driven at a high rate of speed between Meyers and Emerald Bay Road on Wednesday afternoon at around 2 p.m. Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) had located a vehicle stolen out of Sacramento. The driver failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed through the "Y".
Musical Comedy First Date Opening May 9th at Duke Theatre
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 9:50am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 19 2024 .
May 16, 2024 - 7:30pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2024 - 7:30pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2024 - 7:30pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2024 - 7:30pm Featuring a contemporary and hilarious rock score, First Date is a Broadway musical comedy that can help us all look back on dating disasters with a hearty laugh.
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening.
Location
Duke Theatre
One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Letter: On locals, patriots, environmentalists and Scotsmen
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 9:35am
Since moving to South Lake Tahoe more than 2 years ago, I’ve spent a lot of time participating in community forums and City Council meetings. Within moments, labels like "local," "patriot" and "environmentalist” come forth and are used to dismiss and exclude others from the community discourse. These terms are clear examples of the “no true Scotsman” logical fallacy that painfully and unnecessarily divides us.
Letter: Keith Roberts announces candidacy for South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 9:25am
When I approached the City Council at the late April meeting to announce my candidacy for the 2026 City Council, I was planning on taking an "Information Tour" to reach out to our community to learn more about what is wanted and needed in our great city and for our residents.
Mother’s Day Brunch Recipe - Savory Farmer’s Market Dutch Baby
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 8:22am
Ah, Mother’s Day! A special day to celebrate and show appreciation for the special moms in our lives. While it is always fun to go out for a Mother’s Day brunch, planning a delightful brunch at Mom’s house is a fun way to make the day extra special.
Kathi Jensen sworn in as County Board of Education Trustee
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 8:04am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Kathi Jensen of South Lake Tahoe was sworn in as the new trustee for District 5 of the El Dorado County Board of Education on May 7. Jensen has over 35 years of experience as an educator, from teaching to administration, and an extensive record of community service and leadership in educational initiatives. She has also been on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) for over 25 years and is currently serving another term as board president.
3rd annual Western Days and 75th annual Wagon Train in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 6:00am
Event Date:
June 1, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for the 3rd annual Western Days on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum complex. Entry and activities are free.
There will be tours of the museum, the 1930s log cabin, a peek into the 1860s Toll House, children's hands-on activities, horse-drawn carriage rides, craft vendors, music by the Cash Only Band and Whiskey Wolves, and western entertainment and storytelling by David and Gayle Woodruff.
Chow down on BBQ and refresh Your thirst with a hard (or soft) beverage, and
Much, Much MORE!
Lake Tahoe Community College’s Child Development Center celebrates 30 years
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 3:11pm
Event Date:
May 16, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Child Development Center (CDC). This milestone reflects three decades of serving the children of LTCC students, LTCC employees, and the South Lake Tahoe community. To honor this occasion, the public is invited to a celebration on Thursday, May 16 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Schedule:
5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Arrival and Tours Down Memory Lane
5:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. - Remarks from CDC Leaders and Current Coyote Pups
5:50 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Cut Birthday Cake and Celebrate
Arc'teryx Queer Ascent climbing event in Truckee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 1:24pm
Event Date:
May 31, 2024 (All day)
Arc'teryx has announced a new climbing event, Queer Ascent, taking place in Truckee from May 31 - June 1. Spearheaded by Jordan Cannon, Arc'teryx Athlete and respected figure in the climbing world, Queer Ascent aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all climbers, with a special focus on celebrating and amplifying the voices of the 2SLGBTQ+ climbing community.
Steph Curry to skip American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe due to Olympics
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:36pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Stephen Curry will be skipping his golf shoes this July and instead heading to Paris with his basketball shoes for the Olympics where he is a member of Team USA.
Curry was the winner at the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe in 2023 and will forego his title defense in search of Olympic gold for 2024.
Public invited to Toogee Sielsch black bear presentation at Soroptimist of South Lake Tahoe meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:18pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist Club of South Lake Tahoe is inviting the public to its meeting Wednesday when local urbanized bear expert Toogee Sielsch is their guest speaker.
Toogee's presentation will be on May 8 at 12 p.m. at the South Tahoe Association of Realtor Building at 2307 James So. Lake Tahoe CA. There is no need to RSVP.
Toogee will be discussing the history of the black bear in the South Lake Tahoe area as well as the current situation with populations now that the females have emerged from their birthing dens.
Kudos: Local "hero" replaces flags at Grocery Outlet, fixes American Legion building
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 10:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dave Ennis, a long-time South Lake Tahoe local, recently came to the rescue of two local properties - the American Legion and Grocery Outlet.
For the last few years, there has been a hole in the rear of the American Legion building where a screened grate was once in place. Dave is a member of the American Legion and told Commander Tom Milham he'd get his "Genie" lift back in town and replace the grate. Dave got up on the lift and replaced the grate.
South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® hosts 1st Time Homebuyers pizza event
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 8:38am
Event Date:
May 15, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network is hosting an event for 1st Time Homebuyers on Wednesday, May 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. back room.
Interested buyers are encouraged to join them at the free event to learn more about the home-buying process. During the event, people will hear from a local mortgage lender, insurance broker, title and escrow company, home inspector, and REALTOR® to start building knowledge about what’s entailed in purchasing a home, and how to best get set up for success.
Douglas County Commissioners to hold special meeting on final 2024-25 budget
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 8:20am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners are holding a special meeting that will include the final adoption of the County Budget Fiscal Year 24-25. The Town of Gardnerville, Town of Genoa, and Town of Minden will also present their prospective budgets to the Board.
This meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Minden, located at 1616 8th Street, Minden, NV 89423.
Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe holds 40th annual Spelling Bee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe has held a Spelling Bee for students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District for the last 40 years. Last week the word action returned, with students from Sierra House, Bijou, and Meyers elementary schools participating (all local schools are invited).
B-a-r-r-a-c-k-s
B-o-n-a-n-z-a
H-i-c-c-u-p-s
S-c-r-a-w-n-y
These were some of the words presented to the students. Meyers Elementary took top honors by winning all divisions.
Division 1
1st/2nd Grade
Meyers Elementary - 120 points
Momentum, the film documentary about two South Lake Tahoe athletes, to air on PBS
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 5:30am
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 soon the rest of the world will get to appreciate it.
Gardening Through the Seasons series starts in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 4:54pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As the scent of spring starts to fill the air, the South Tahoe Public Utility District and Tahoe Master Gardeners are thrilled to announce a series of free workshops aimed at empowering residents to transform their outdoor space into vibrant, water-efficient
gardens.
Letter: Tahoe needs Firewise, NOT robots and logging lies
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 4:40pm
On May 2nd, an article was published in South Tahoe Now, “Technology being used as a partner in forest fuels treatment at Lake Tahoe,” describing the new “BurnBot” and its brush clearing capabilities. The article opens with a statement from Amy Berry of the Tahoe Fund, claiming that “we are going to lose the whole forest” if they aren’t “thinned”.
Couple honored by Pay it Forward Project for Bread & Broth volunteering
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 3:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two South Lake Tahoe residents have been honored by the Pay It Forward Project for their volunteer work on the South Shore. Dave Carneggie and Bonnie Driscoll were given a $250 grant in their honor to give to the nonprofit of their choice, and they selected Tahoe Magic. They were also treated to dinner at the Chart House as a thank-you for all they have done for the community.
City Council meeting to cover Sunray Motel and Motel 6 updates, fire severity zones
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 2:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. The public can participate in person at the Lake Tahoe Airport, or online.
On the agenda:
Jo Koy brings new tour to Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
November 9, 2024 - 8:00pm
Comedian Jo Koy has announced his all-new Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour, and one of his stops will be at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on November 9, 2024. Pre-sale will begin Wednesday, May 8 at 12 p.m., and tickets go on sale Thursday, May 9 at 12 p.m. Ticket prices will range from $49 - $125 and will be available to purchase at: TahoeBlueEventCenter.com.
“I never take for granted that I get to live out my dream on the stage every week and this new tour is something special that I can’t wait to share with everyone,” says Jo Koy.
Column: Nurses make the difference, celebrating Nurses’ Week 2024
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 11:15am
Each May, I look forward to celebrating Nurses’ Week — a time we can celebrate America’s more than five million registered nurses. At Barton, I am honored to work alongside our nurses, whose steadfastness, skill, and compassion benefit patients and their families every day.
Kudos: Bread & Broth Monday Meal sponsored by the local Moose Lodge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:32am
Monday Meal is a weekly, full-course, nutritious hot dinner that is served by Bread & Broth (B&B), a ministry of St. Theresa Catholic Church. For over 34 years, B&B has been extending an invitation to all members of the Lake Tahoe South Shore community to join their communal dinner. In recent years, in addition to the meal service, B&B also provides food “giveaway” bags filled with dairy products (milk, eggs, butter), fresh fruit and vegetables, breads and pastries, meat, and a varied assortment of staples.
Cool start to the week at Lake Tahoe, warming up for Mother's Day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 7:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a quick storm dropping 7-11" of snow around Lake Tahoe over the weekend, and more at upper elevations, things will be drying out and warming up in the week ahead.
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from National Weather Service in Reno:
Today - Sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight - Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe holds 2nd annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 7:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The future is indeed bright if the youth attending the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) are any indication. The club held its 2nd annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony in the Angel of Tahoe building.
Over 700 children are registered at BGCLT this year and they now operate at four locations with 18 summer programs and even had a teen sleepaway camp this past summer.
North Lake Tahoe utility project continues on SR28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 7:12pm
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work continuing for the 2024 construction season on State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, will continue work on a gas line replacement project on SR-28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
- One-way traffic control is scheduled at Mackinaw Road in Tahoe City from Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m. until Friday, May 10 at noon.
Column ~ A Parents Guide: Social Media & Kids
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 7:05pm
Social media can have positive and negative effects on children and teens. While it can contribute to spaces of community and self-expression, social media has been shown to lead to low self-esteem, disordered eating, and depression. Research shows that the effects these media exposures have on mental health are closely related to how and why they are engaging with the content they are seeing and posting.
How to write and publish your story: Insights from local authors
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 4:40pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe Library program is for all budding authors, no matter what stage in the game you are. Local authors from Tahoe Writers Works will share their writing experiences, from creating and crafting an engaging story to the process of publishing and promotion.
Local graduate returns to South Lake Tahoe to pay it forward
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is amazing how far simple praise on a job well done can go. Praise is one of the simplest and most powerful tools to engage and motivate a student, and something that happened ten years ago shows that praise and recognition can be life-long.
Discover the World of STEM at Discovery Night in South Lake Tahoe for grades K-12
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 1:56pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) often ignites from curiosity and play. The collaborative efforts of Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), Lake Tahoe Unified School District, and Tahoe STEM Academy are thrilled to announce Discovery Night, a community event focused on STEM exploration on Tuesday, May 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the multi-purpose room at South Tahoe Middle School.
Letter: Invest in people and homes, not BurnBots
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 1:35pm
On a windy day, embers from a fire can fly for miles. The U.S. Forest Service says, “During windy conditions, embers can be carried long distances, causing spot fires and home ignitions far from a wildfire.”
Clearing out 75 percent of the forest will not save our homes and families from wildfire ember ignitions. “Attempts to alter vegetation before fire comes, or to suppress fire when it ignites, are not keeping communities from burning in fast-moving fires,” according to Beverly Law, Ralph Bloemers, Nancy Colleton, and Mackenzie Allen.
What’s most likely to save our homes and lives?
Grown-Up Getaway Camp
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 1:10pm
Are you ready for a unique summer camp experience, designed exclusively for adults? Sierra Nevada Journeys has just the thing, a perfect unwinding weekend awaits you, with no responsibilities other than showing up with your friends. Join them from August 16 - 18, 2024, for a weekend in the mountains, free from all of those responsibilities.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Heavenly Village: A festive fusion of culture and fun
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 10:08pm
Event Date:
May 5, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The weather will be clearing just in time for the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. The vibrant spirit of Mexico comes alive for locals and visitors to join in the festivities. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Mexico with live music, delectable cuisine and irresistible drink specials creating the perfect ambiance for a memorable Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Highlights of the Event Include:
American Legion hosts Memorial Day Ceremony at Happy Homestead; BBQ to follow
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 9:58pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2024 - 11:00am
Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites community members and visitors to join American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion members for a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. The ceremony will be held at Happy Homestead Cemetery, 1261 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.
Valhalla Tahoe Living History Program – “The Reno Cure”
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 9:49pm
Event Date:
May 10, 2024 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Valhalla Tahoe kicks off its 2024 season with a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure,” at the Boathouse Theater on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame.
Somatic Breathwork and Immersive Sound Bath for First Responders
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 9:41pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2024 - 5:30pm
First responders are invited to join others for somatic breathwork and an immersive sound bath on Tuesday, May 14 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Connect with your breath, get out of your mind, and into your body with experienced facilitator, Randy Gates. He is a breathwork facilitator and wellness educator, and a professional firefighter with Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue in Washoe County. In addition, he is a member of their peer support team and health and wellness committee. He has a master’s degree in education.
Late season snow causing issues on Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 3:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic is currently being held at both Echo Summit and Donner Summit due to spinouts and travel issues. The forecast storm is living up to its potential and there are chain controls on US50, I80, SR89, SR88, and other roads.
This is a fast-moving storm and road controls should be gone overnight.
For current road information in California, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and in Nevada, https://www.nvroads.com/.
Leaving a legacy of love and laughter: Douglas Wayne Kixmiller
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 10:28am
Douglas Wayne Kixmiller, affectionately known as Doug, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. He was a devoted son, brother, father, uncle, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Doug was the epitome of a family man and a loyal friend. He possessed a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His generosity knew no bounds, and he would give anyone the shirt off his back if it meant making their day a little brighter.
Fire at north end of Fallen Leaf Lake quickly doused
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Multiple crews responded to a wildfire on the north end of Fallen Leaf Lake Friday evening. At approximately 6 p.m., USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit DIV 1 & Engine 342, CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue were on the scene of a fire that was reported at one-half acre in size.
By about 10 p.m., what was named "The Leaf Fire" was contained with a fuel break completed around the fire.
The cause is under investigation.
