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Douglas County hires new emergency management director

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Kara Easton has been hired as Douglas County’s new Emergency Management Director. Easton most recently served the City of Las Vegas as the Emergency Management Specialist, where she served in the role since 2016.

New management company for the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a new management company for the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA). FirstService Residential assumed management on February 1, 2023, for the 60-year-old association.

FirstService Residential's northern California operations have grown over the past several years to 100-plus associations. The total number of homes under management has seen a 30 percent increase, now topping 53,000. There are 1528 homes within the TKPOA boundary including a 740-acre marina and eleven miles of inland waterways.

Washoe County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate death at Incline Village gas station

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A 63-year-old man died at the Incline Village Chevron Station after being run over by a Jeep SUV on February 27, and the case is still under investigation by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO).

At approximately 11:25 a.m., WCSO deputies were dispatched to the gas station at 898 Tahoe Boulevard for a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident.

The victim, whose name has not been released, was standing behind the vehicle when it started to back up. He was hit and then run over. The Jeep had two occupants and they left the scene.

NDOT Incline Village and Tahoe road projects planned

Tahoe's record-breaking winter has been impactful to homes, businesses as well as the roadways.

Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) snowplow operators work in extremely inclement weather and mountainous terrain to help keep roads safe and clear. During storms, crews break into two separate 12-hour shifts, rotating shifts to cover snow removal 24 hours a day. With this season's 500-600 inches of snowfall, crews dedicated more than 88,000 hours to removing snow across northwestern Nevada.

Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority Strategic Planning Workshop

Event Date: 
April 6, 2023 - 3:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

It will be held in the LTVA Board Room, 169 US-50, Stateline, Nev.

The session will be facilitated by Carl Ribaudo, Strategic Marketing Group

Note: A quorum of the following Boards may be present at this
workshop:
● Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority
● South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District
● Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority

Hard Rock Tahoe murder suspect transferred to Douglas County Jail

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The man accused of killing South Lake Tahoe resident Omar Reye Garcia has been transferred to the Douglas County Jail.

Edgar Julian Delgado of Santa Cruz has been charged with first-degree murder and carrying a concealed weapon. He is being held without bail.

Governor Newsom makes judicial appointments across state, including El Dorado County

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 14 Superior Court judges on Thursday, one who will be filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Suzanne Kingsbury. The other appointments are for Contra Costa County, Fresno County, Los Angeles County (3), Madera County, Monterey County, Orange County; Sacramento County (2), San Diego County, Santa Barbra County, and Santa Clara County.

John Rice and Sierra-at-Tahoe honored with outstanding community partner award

The El Dorado County School Boards Association (EDCSBA) held its annual awards gala on March 27 at the Cold Springs Country Club. It honored school board members and those who have shown exemplary service to their community and to the success of schools in the county.

Letter: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless needs the community's help

Are you over the winter? Over shoveling, snow blowing, dodging potholes, scraping ice off of windshields, wearing at least three layers, losing power, and being cold? We all are. For most of us, this winter has been cold, tiresome, and long, long, long. We have, however, had a warm place to stay or call home, food on the table, a bed to sleep in each night, and some heat.

Three newcomers announced for American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 34th annual American Century Championship will be held July 12-16 and tickets go on sale online beginning at midnight on April 1. Daily grounds tickets, and Wednesday through Sunday weekly grounds passes will be available at www.eventbrite.com.

City celebrates Emilie Tieslau as honorary mayor of South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the evening of Tuesday, March 29, South Tahoe Middle School Student, Emilie Tieslau, served as honorary Mayor at the City Council meeting. After she was presented with a proclamation from Mayor Cristi Creegan, she called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.

Before the meeting, Emilie had a busy afternoon starting with a tour of City Hall. Next, she met up with the City’s Police K-9 team, toured a fire engine with the City’s firefighters, and viewed snowplows with the City’s Airport Operations team.

Sorenson's Resort Hope Valley continues Eastern Sierra history series

Event 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

Event 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

SOUTH 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

Event 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

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

EL 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

SOUTH 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%

Nevada’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

Event 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

Event 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

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

After 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

LAKE 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

Event 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

LAKE 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?

SOUTH 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

SOUTH 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

Registration 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

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?

The 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

SOUTH 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

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

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

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

EL 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

Event 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

Event 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

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.

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

Event 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

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

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

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

Leonard 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

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

Gabriel "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

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

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

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

TRPA approves plans for Lake Tahoe Community College dormitory

SOUTH 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.

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