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MAP files legal complaint against TRPA over Phase 2 housing amendments
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2024 - 2:42pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) has announced they are legally challenging what they say is the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s (TRPA) violation of the bi-state compact, TRPA regulations, and the approval of the Phase 2 Housing Code Amendments. MAP says the approval of the amendments could negatively impact Tahoe’s natural environment and public safety for present and future generations.
Environmental Coalition elevates science learning at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2024 - 1:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two hundred and seventy middle school students are delving into the realms of science, snowmaking, winter wildlife, and snow safety this week at Heavenly Mountain Resort with a coalition of environmental educators. Thursday marked the culmination of the tenth year of this immersive, snowshoeing educational experience for local students, according to the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC).
Kick Off Super Bowl LVIII with a Go Safely Game Plan on the roads
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2024 - 1:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As the excitement builds for Super Bowl LVIII, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) reminds football fans to intercept impaired driving if they are heading out to a Super Bowl party and plan on drinking. Make sure you stick to the “Go Safely” game plan and choose a sober way to go.
During Super Bowl LVIII weekend (Feb. 10 and 11), SLTPD will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Valentine's Day Paint & Pints at South Lake Brewing Company
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 9:09pm
Event Date:
February 14, 2024 - 6:30pm
Love and paint are in the air this February 14 at South Lake Brewing Company. Enjoy a pint while you paint in this workshop led by local artist Talia Koval starting at 6:30 p.m.
Your ticket includes all painting materials, a painting to take home, and your first pint of beer. Come paint with your own fabulous self, your significant other, loved ones, or friends. Best of all, you get to take your work of art home with you when you're done!
Leashes for Love to benefit Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 9:01pm
Event Date:
February 13, 2024 - 5:30pm
Join South Lake Brewing Co for Leashes for Love on Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. This is a leash-making event to benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe! Participants will learn how to use old climbing ropes to make dog leashes.
It's free to participate and leashes made will be donated to the Humane Society. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to donate your ropes and carabiners if you have them.
Summer job fair for South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation opportunities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 8:37pm
Event Date:
February 12, 2024 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, February 8, 2024 – Looking for an enriching summer job? Look no further! The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce its Summer Jobs Hiring Fair, offering a range of exciting positions for enthusiastic individuals.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, February 12, 2024
- Time: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Recreation & Swim Complex at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
Available Positions:
- Cashiers: $19.45 - $20.42/hr.
- Recreation Coordinators: $20.71 - $23.18/hr.
- Park Rangers: $17.94 - $22.90/hr.
Liberty holding low income energy assistance program in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
February 15, 2024 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On February 15, Liberty is hosting an event in South Lake Tahoe to help customers apply for California’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and other utility assistance programs that may help people save money on their monthly bills. English and Spanish-speaking representatives will be on-site to help with enrollment in financial assistance and energy savings programs.
Other participating utilities - South Tahoe Refuse and South Tahoe Public Utility District
Where: South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Liberty holding low income energy assistance program in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 6:58pm
Event Date:
February 15, 2024 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On February 15, Liberty is hosting an event in South Lake Tahoe to help customers apply for California’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and other utility assistance programs that may help people save money on their monthly bills. English and Spanish-speaking representatives will be on-site to help with enrollment in financial assistance and energy savings programs.
Other participating utilities - South Tahoe Refuse and South Tahoe Public Utility District
Where: South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda: Establishing Tahoe South Shore Transit JPA, garage funds, cannabis grants
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 1:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council is on Tuesday, February 13 starting at 9 a.m. It will be held at the Lake Tahoe Airport and can be viewed online.
On the agenda:
Lake Tahoe Lakers host final home games of the season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 1:21pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Feb 11 2024 .
February 9, 2024 (All day)
February 10, 2024 (All day)
February 11, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Head on down to the Tahoe Ice Arena and cheer on your Lake Tahoe Lakers as they take on the Las Vegas Thunderbirds this Friday through Sunday. This weekend marks the Lakers' last home games for the season so don't miss out on the action.
Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday and at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 at the door.
The ice arena is located at 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
More information on the Lakers can be found at https://laketahoelakers.com/.
Douglas County School Board agenda: Discussion of superintendent contract, $32K legal fees, leaving NASB
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:54pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School Board will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, February 13 at 4 p.m. in the Douglas High School Media Room.
On the consent agenda to be approved are the bills from the District's legal firm, Joey Gilbert Law. The January invoices total $32,618.61, and with the $39,958.11 invoice approved last month, the firm's bills since being hired in July are now over $242,000.
Upcoming blood drives to help with critical needs in Lake Tahoe and Douglas County area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vitalant urges all eligible blood donors to make an appointment and give in February after plummeting temperatures and harsh winter weather, including rain, snow, sleet, and wind, caused blood drives to cancel and hindered donors from getting to Vitalant centers and mobile blood drives. Nearly 2,000 expected Vitalant blood donations went uncollected in January, including from scheduled drives in the Tahoe and Northern Nevada region.
Join High Sierra Softball this spring - registration underway
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 8:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High Sierra Softball has announced its return this spring, and registration is now open! To sign up visit highsierrasoftball.com.
The league is open to ages 5 - 16, and the season runs from April 21 - June 22. Registration runs through March 31.
Petition to get Douglas County VHR ban on the ballot fails to get enough signatures
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 7:40pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County residents who sought to get an initiative on the November ballot to ban vacation home rentals (VHRs) have failed to get the required signatures.
On Wednesday, the Douglas County Clerk’s Office filed a "Certificate of Petition Insufficiency" related to the petition that had circulated to amend the ordinance, banning in neighborhoods and allowing them only commercial and tourist-zoned areas.
Petitioners needed 4,389 valid signatures and they ended up with 4,277 accepted, 112 short.
Letter: Clean, community-minded thinking needed for survival of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:48pm
Letter to the Community: We have lost business due to shutdowns, COVID-19, the Caldor Fire, road construction, no workers, inflation, overpriced real estate, and entitled locals who want everything for free or wages they think they deserve. Not to mention the long-time residents that are moving due to the high costs of living here.
City of South Lake Tahoe launches snowplow tracking tool for areas within city limits
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched a new snowplow tracking tool allowing residents to view the progress of snow removal operations throughout the city. GPS tracking devices installed on each snowplow provide updates to the tracking system once a street has been plowed. Residents can easily view the status of snowplow operations in near real-time via a color-coding system applied to each street. Streets on the tracking tool map will change color based on the timeframe of service.
Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger donates $25,000 to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 11:09am
STATELINE, Nev. – Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger escalated its support for local wildlife by recently donating $25,000 to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
"We are deeply honored by Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger's substantial contribution," said Catherine Mendez, executive director for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care. "Our endeavors to rescue, rehabilitate, and release wildlife rely heavily on the generosity and support of our community. Lucky Beaver is one of our favorite places to dine and this donation is a significant boon to both our operational and capital project funding."
Forbes Travel Guide lists Lake Tahoe property in its 2024 Star Awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 10:48am
Forbes Travel Guide, an independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, today unveiled its 2024 Star Awards. The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe were each awarded four stars in their categories.
The hotel ratings expanded into new destinations, including Baku, Azerbaijan; Curacao; Iceland; Sardinia, Italy; Kenya; Algarve and Madeira, Portugal; Rwanda; Koh Samui, Thailand; Rabat, Morocco; Makkah, Saudi Arabia; and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Barton Foundation donates $430,000 for community health benefits
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 10:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Continuing its mission of advancing local health care through philanthropy, the Barton Health Foundation has reported a total of $409,000 in grants awarded throughout 2023. These grants, made possible through generous donations, directly support the health of the Lake Tahoe community.
"As we reflect on this past year, we are incredibly grateful for the personal philanthropy of our donors whose contributions truly make a difference in how care is delivered in our community,” said Chris Kiser, Barton Health Foundation executive director.
February Did You Know: Healthy Relationships and Communication
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 6:01am
For February, the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) is collaborating with Live Violence Free to share what healthy relationships and communication look like. Even though we are two months into a new year, it is not too late to make 2024 a year to be a good communicator and build positive and healthy relationships in all aspects of your life. It is important to know what behaviors are okay in any kind of relationship from love interests to friendships and with parents and trusted adults.
TASK is going to feature a three-part campaign for healthy relationships and communication.
"This is totally unthinkable" - Douglas County School Board selects John Ramirez Jr. as next superintendent
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 10:59pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In a move that shouldn't be surprising to anyone following the Douglas County School Board, four members of the board approved the hiring of John Ramirez Jr. as its next superintendent. This move was much to the displeasure of a majority of the public taking part in the meeting.
"This is a dark day for Douglas County School District," said Bob Franks Tuesday night.
Lake Tahoe communities urged to become Firewise USA certified
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 4:45pm
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District, a member of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, is encouraging homeowners and residents at Lake Tahoe to participate in the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Community program in 2024. The initiative focuses on creating Fire Adapted Communities through a multifaceted approach that includes physical measures like home hardening and defensible space and prevention, planning, education, and Firewise certification.
South Tahoe High School Cheer and Dance teams win big at Northern Nevada Cheer and Dance Invitational
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over the weekend, the Cheer and Dance Teams of South Tahoe High School took part in the Northern Nevada Cheer and Dance Invitational. The Cheer Team performed exceptionally, earning a well-deserved 3rd place trophy. The Dance Team also shined by competing in multiple categories and capturing two 1st place trophies in the Hip Hop and Pom Dance divisions. Moreover, Madison Cisneros delivered a breathtaking contemporary solo performance that earned her a 3rd place win.
AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 10:39amAARP Tax-Aide of South Lake Tahoe will be providing free tax preparation to the community for the upcoming tax season. Our first shift will be this Thursday, February 8th from 2-6 PM at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. You must bring a photo ID for yourself (and spouse, if filing jointly); Social Security or ITIN cards for everyone listed on the tax return; last year’s tax return; and all 2023 tax documents (e.g. W-2s, Social Security statements).
Mitchell Duane Jones 1949 - 2024
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 7:00am
Mitchell Duane Jones passed away on January 26, 2024, following a period of declining health. Mitch was a graduate of Armijo High School in Fairfield, CA, and UC Berkeley, where he was very active in the marching band.
After graduating from college, Mitch became the band director at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Calif. where the band had the honor of marching in the 1980 Tournament of Roses Parade under his direction.
Tahoe Sierra Kiwanis invites community to hear from Leona Allen on Rose Parade experience
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 6:30am
Event Date:
February 7, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra invites the South Lake Tahoe community to a very special presentation by longtime South Tahoe resident Leona Allen. They will be meeting in the Aspen Room at the Lake Tahoe Community College on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
On January 1, 2024, Leona was honored by marching in the 135th Rose Parade with the U. S. Forest Service’s float celebrating Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday.
From Hawaii to Lake Tahoe: New GM in place for Camp Richardson Resort
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 6:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Robert Henderson was recently selected as general manager to lead Camp Richardson Resort’s phased $12 million revitalization. Henderson comes to the historic Lake Tahoe resort from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s Volcano House, where he served as the hotel’s general manager, and before that, as executive chef.
Fannan Fellowship to offer $60,000 in scholarships for South Tahoe High seniors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Fannan Fellowship, a scholarship initiative led by Sean Fannan, a South Tahoe High graduate, is now accepting applications from all South Tahoe High School seniors. Driven by a commitment to paying it forward and providing support for students to achieve their goals, this fellowship provides scholarships and seeks to create a support system fostering a strong sense of community among past and present awardees.
Eligibility and Awards
Chance for light snow all week at Lake Tahoe; Warmer and drier Super Bowl Sunday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 7:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An active weather pattern continues overnight and tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Snow showers are expected to return overnight for some areas above 5000 feet. Accumulations will be lighter, but some valley locations could
receive a few inches. Lingering snow is expected afterward until the next system swings by on Thursday and Friday. No significant impacts are expected at the moment.
James "Rezzy" Reszetylo ~ 1/18/45 - 1/28/24
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 2:09pm
Jimmy was born January 18, 1945 in Woodward, Oklahoma to Nick and Theresa Reszetylo. The oldest of six children he graduated from Aliquippa High School in Aliquippa, PA. He enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Minot, North Dakota where it was so cold he volunteered to go to Vietnam in 1966. Upon honorable discharge, he moved to San Diego and worked for Beneficial Finance then on to Ventura County where he won highest producer awards at Winfield Title Co.
Limited prescribed fire operations return to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 1:36pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.
Douglas County School District still holding superintendent candidate meet and greet
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 12:55pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Even with school closures due to snow, the Douglas County School District will still hold its candidate meet and greet for the two finalists for school superintendent.
On Monday, February 5 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., two finalists, Dennis Holmes and John Ramirez Jr., will be in the Douglas High School Commons to meet the public, and answer questions.
Kudos: Soroptimist of South Lake Tahoe and STHS “S” Club feed community members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 12:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) and South Tahoe High School (STHS) service organization, the ‘S’ Club, joined together to host Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on February 2.
To provide the opportunity for members of the STHS “S” Club to experience the benefits of volunteering, SISLT financially sponsored the Adopt A Day of Nourishment and invited the “S” club to send an Adopt A Day (AAD) crew to help at the evening’s dinner event.
Meyers Elementary kindergarten registration now open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 11:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Meyers Elementary School is now taking names for its 24/25 kindergarten classes. Students' date of birth must be on or before September 1, 2019 to be able to attend this next school year. For those born after that date, see below for TK classes.
If you don't know which school your child will attend, use the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Transportation Zone Map to find your school.
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe holding art show at Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 9:15am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Mon Feb 19 2024 .
February 16, 2024 (All day)
February 17, 2024 (All day)
February 18, 2024 (All day)
February 19, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is hosting an art show at the Lake Tahoe Airport from February 16 to February 19.
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, a select number of club members’ artwork is chosen to be in the show. The art is separated into four age groups: 6 to 9 years old, 10 to 12 years old, 13 to 15 years old, and 16 to 18 years old. Their work is in the four art categories of drawing, painting, sculpture, and pastels, with up to 16 art pieces on display - one for each age in each category.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2024 - 9:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Jan. 15-21, 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 January 15-21, 2024
1/15
Arrests
08:39 Other Misd - Officer initiated activity at Blue Lake Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.
Douglas County closes non-essential services for Monday, vote centers will be open
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2024 - 5:28pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Due to severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions, Douglas County Manager Jenifer Davidson has authorized the closure of County offices on Monday, February 5.
Sheriff Dan Coverley advises motorists to avoid nonessential travel during hazardous driving conditions. County officials are monitoring the situation and will reopen offices when safe to do so.
Aside from essential public safety, corrections, courts, and elections personnel, County offices will close for the day.
Lake Tahoe couple thanks wedding guests with a bet on San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2024 - 2:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - "You bet on us, so we placed a bet for you," said the favors at the September 2023 wedding of locals Matt and Jessica Grime at the 4H Camp in Stateline.
What was that bet you ask?
The Grimes purchased 180 $2 tickets at the Harveys Lake Tahoe sportsbook for the San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl. They made the bets on June 7, so each $2 bet would pay out $17 extra, for a total of $19, with the +850 money line it came with should the 49ers win on Sunday.
Rep. Kiley joins El Dorado County DA in backing initiative to reverse much of Prop. 47
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2024 - 1:18pm
District Attorneys from El Dorado, Placer, and Nevada counties joined Representative Kevin Kiley last week to discuss the initiative to increase drug and property crime penalties and allow a new class of crime called treatment-mandated felonies. Many are trying to get the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act on the ballot in November, and still need about 200,000 signatures to get it there.
TRPA honored with Rosa Parks Award
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 5:55pm
The Sacramento chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar International (WTS) bestowed its 2023 Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Transportation Equity Study. Sacramento WTS leaders presented the award to TRPA staff at the annual awards and scholarship event on January 31 in Sacramento, Calif.
Flatstick Pub and Tahoe Youth & Family Services team up for Sunday FUNDday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 5:30pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Sun Feb 25 2024 .
February 4, 2024 (All day)
February 11, 2024 (All day)
February 18, 2024 (All day)
February 25, 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 Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) to give back to South Lake Tahoe’s community.
Each Sunday in February from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini golf purchased.
SOLD OUT - Tickets on sale for the 2024 Heavenly Village Easter Egg Hunt
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 5:16pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Shops at Heavenly Village Easter Egg Hunt returns on Sunday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Tickets for this anticipated family event are now on sale, and they are expected to sell out. Tickets are just $5 for this event filled with fun, excitement, and surprises for all ages.
The 5th annual extravaganza is presented by Trans Sierra Investments and The Shops at Heavenly Village. The events during the egg hunt include:
15,000 plastic Easter eggs filled with candy and toys
$1000 in cash-filled eggs
Build-a-bunny station for $20
South Lake Tahoe students and families invited to Military Service Academy Night
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 4:43pm
Event Date:
February 8, 2024 - 4:30pm
Representative Kevin Kiley, California's 3rd District, will be in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, February 8 for Military Service Academy Night. Learn more about the five service academies starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College's Aspen Room adjacent to the library.
The five academies are the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 10:18am
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.
January 25 - January 31, 2024
1/25
10:45 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Greenwood Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: SERVED.
Incoming storm could leave the Lake Tahoe Basin with 17" - 31" of fresh snow
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 7:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning to be in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Monday. Heavy snow is expected in the greater Lake Tahoe area and Mono County.
Snow accumulations 3 to 5 feet above 7000 feet along the Sierra crest. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet below 7000 feet, except 1 to 4 inches for areas below 5500 feet in Mono County.
Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust donates $2.66M to mental and behavioral health access in Vail communities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 7:29pm
Mental health access and support continue to be a critical issue for mountain communities across North America. On February 1, the Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust announced that Rob Katz, Vail Resorts executive chairperson, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana's Pantry, have made significant contributions totaling more than $2.66 million to support mental and behavioral health programs in 12 mountain communities, including 10 where Vail Resorts operates.
Douglas County School Board to hold open house with superintendent candidates before selection
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 1:12pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School Board is holding a special meeting on February 6 to possibly select a new superintendent. The board has selected two candidates to choose from, John Ramirez, Jr., and Dennis Holmes.
The Board will be holding a "Meet and Greet" with the two candidates on Monday, February 5 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Douglas High School Commons. This will be a good opportunity for parents, staff, and the community to meet the candidates, ask questions, and learn more about their visions.
Letter: Special interest groups desperately trying to protect their pot of gold
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 11:11am
This letter is in response to the letter written by Property Manager Kevin Kjer. Mr. Kjer has been making a substantial sum of money renting homes in purely residential neighborhoods to people who don’t care about the community, abuse their neighbors, and regularly trespass on neighbors’ land and HOA’s docks and beaches.
Kudos: Bread & Broth Monday Meal sponsored by Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Monday, January 22, Bread & Broth served 120 dinner guests, setting the record for the most dinner guests to attend the weekly Monday Meal since it first began serving free hot meals in October 1989.
All community members are encouraged to join the Bread & Broth (B&B) volunteers and the evenings' Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorship crew members to enjoy the weekly Monday evenings’ nutritious and tasty meals and receive free bags of food to help tide them through the rest of the week.
Work on Apache Avenue Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity Project set to start mid-May
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/01/2024 - 8:32pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Funding for the Apache Avenue Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity Project in Meyers is in place. Caltrans announced the awarding of $1.7 million in Active Transportation Program funds for the project and combined with multiple sources including federal and local funds the project is ready for El Dorado County (EDC) Board of Supervisors approval.
If approved by the Board on February 27, the project will go to bid with an anticipated start of construction in mid-May 2024, and completion this fall.
