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City prepared to reopen Bijou Golf Course if parking lot lease agreement can be negotiated

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council is being asked to authorize a new three-year lease agreement with Bydand Unlimited Trust for the driveway and parking lot adjacent to Bijou Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.

The City of South Lake Tahoe owns and maintains the 9-hole golf course, but does not own the driveway and parking area which is owned by Mary McCall and the trust.

At its Tuesday, May 3 meeting, Council will consider approving a lease similar to one that has been in place since 1983, except for the last two years when the course was closed due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

South Lake Tahoe man dies in crash on Black Bart Avenue

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 75-year-old South Lake Tahoe man died Friday afternoon after driving off the roadway and striking a power pole. At about 1:20 p.m., the local man was heading northbound in a black Ford F-150 on Black Bart Avenue when, for unknown reasons, left the roadway. It is unknown at this time if speed played a factor or if it was a medical condition.

The driver was unresponsive at the scene and was transported to Barton Memorial Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries at 2:17 p.m.

The driver has been identified as Joseph B. Hansen.

George Whittell, Jr. up next at Eastern Sierra History Series at Wylder Resort Hope Valley

Event Date: 
April 30, 2022 - 3:00pm

Find out about one of Lake Tahoe’s most colorful characters, Lake Tahoe’s Eccentric-George Whittell, Jr. on Saturday, April 30 as Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its interpretive programs on Eastern Sierra history.

Four cubs who spent winter at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care released into wild

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four bear cubs who spent the winter at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) have been released back into the wild near their original homes. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released Ponderosa, Bodie, Thelma and Louise.

LTWC thanked CDFW for their partnership, planning, and preparation for the big release dates.

Food Bank of El Dorado County hosting evening of food, music in support of Caldor Fire survivors.

Event Date: 
April 30, 2022 - 5:00pm

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Food Bank of El Dorado County is hosting an evening of fun for the community on Saturday, April 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will be an evening of live music, food, beverages, and the groundbreaking of the new Emergency Resource Center.

This is not a fundraiser, and everything will be free of charge.

All Caldor Fire survivors attending must be preregistered in order to receive monetary assistance.

Nonprofits, businesses, service clubs, agencies, and individuals wishing to have a booth at the event are welcome.

Van Sickle Bi-State Park opening delayed a few days for Gondola maintenance

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort has moved from winter operations to a focus on summer activities, including a larger operational footprint starting in June, of which its iconic Gondola is a focal point.

Part of Heavenly's preparation work includes completion of annual maintenance on the Gondola, and this year, it requires access to several Gondola towers located within the Van Sickle Bi-State Park. This will necessitate the closure of a portion of the park in the interest of safety (including road access), beginning May 2, with an anticipated end date of May 5.

Sand Harbor boat ramp to remain closed for the summer, Cave Rock to operate with extended hours

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Due to continued low water levels, the Sand Harbor boat ramp will remain closed for the upcoming summer. Beginning on May 27 at 6:00 a.m., the Sand Harbor boat ramp parking lot will be opened to provide a limited number of parking spaces for vehicles with kayaks and paddleboards, as well as parking for oversized vehicles.

Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe Thursday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe area for Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Expect winds from the west, 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves on the lake will be 1 to 3 feet.

Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

The forecast is for sunny skies with a high near 50 with a low tonight of 25.

Gusty winds are expected to return Saturday, and at this time gust up to 25 mph are expected.

El Dorado County Supervisors sending TOT increase to the voters; allocate $7.6M in current TOT funds

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During their special budget meeting Monday, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved an allocation of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds and approved a ballot measure that would increase the TOT tax in El Dorado County.

They will be asking voters to support a special tax increase charged to those using motels, hotels, and vacation home rentals for the West Slope, going from 10 percent TOT to 12 percent TOT, and from 10 percent to 14 percent in the unincorporated areas of Lake Tahoe.

Column: A team effort - Quality care at home

Recovering at home, rather than in a hospital, is often a preference for many patients. It can mean greater independence and convenience providing relief for family and caregivers. Home health services continue to gain popularity among patients, medical providers, and insurers alike due to the efficient and effective nature of the services offered.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care to accept volunteer applications

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Volunteers are needed at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC), and for the first time in two years, they are accepting applications starting May 7.

LTWC’s animal care team and seasonal volunteers care for hundreds of wild birds and animals at their South Lake Tahoe facility. Animal care teams provide the much-needed medical care, sustenance, and enrichment - all skills to ensure their patients’ successful return to the wild.

Auditions being held for "Silent Sky," a new play at the Boathouse Theater

Event Date: 
April 28, 2022 - 6:00pm

Calling all actresses and actors! Auditions are being held on Thursday, April 28 for the play "Silent Sky." The play will be at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater this summer, June 23, 24, 26, 30, & July 1 & 2.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue hosting Wildfire Safety Expo

Event Date: 
May 14, 2022 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue will be hosting the
annual Wildfire Safety Expo on Saturday, May 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School.

The Wildfire Safety Expo is a free community event intended to provide information on how to be fire safe during this upcoming wildfire season. Each year, wildfire behavior progressively becomes more ferocious. Living in a mountain town means we need to be extra vigilant with our preparedness. Local agencies will be on-site to hand out preparedness information materials and other cool free schwag!

Fatal wrong way crash on US-395 at Airport Road in Minden

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 22-year-old Gardnerville woman has been identified as the person who died in a crash after being hit by a wrong-way driver on Saturday, April 23.

Troopers with the Nevada State Police (NSP) responded to the scene at 4:07 a.m. after receiving reports of a wrong-way crash on US-395 southbound at Airport Road in Minden.

UC Davis: Microplastics can carry land-based parasites to ocean, affecting wildlife and human health

Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean, with likely consequences for human and wildlife health, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

The study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, is the first to connect microplastics in the ocean with land-based pathogens. It found that microplastics can make it easier for disease-causing pathogens to concentrate in plastic-contaminated areas of the ocean.

South Lake Tahoe celebrates School Bus Driver's Day

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - School bus drivers and the mechanics who keep the buses moving play an important role in the daily lives of children. The drivers are tasked with the vital responsibility of protecting children on their way to and from school.

Cody Bass arraignment on misdemeanor charges moved to May

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been months South Lake Tahoe City Councilman Cody Bass was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance. On September 25, 2021, Bass was driving his Tesla back to South Lake Tahoe when the California Highway Patrol (CHP) saw his car parked near Twin Bridges at 2:30 a.m. with Bass asleep behind the wheel.

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe distributing free pet emergency bags donated by Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation

As many experienced in the Caldor and Tamarack fires in 2021, evacuating is a very emotional and difficult task for those without pets, and even more daunting for those with dogs and cats.

Thanks to a generous donation by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) will be distributing "to-go" bags for pets starting Friday, April 29, 2022.

NDOT season-long road construction on SR28 and Mt. Rose Highway beings Monday

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Drivers will see lane closures beginning May 2 as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and Q&D Construction launch the second season of a multi-year project to enhance sections of State Routes 431 and 28 near Incline Village.

Could be another big fire season in California - The time to prepare for the next Lake Tahoe wildland fire is now

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – What began as a promising winter fizzled out in early 2022, leading to the driest January and February recorded across California and Nevada since record-keeping began. Closer to home, Tahoe City, which has weather records dating back to 1910, set a record for the driest January through March.

On March 31, 2022, the National Weather Service (NWS) drought monitor noted that 40 percent of California and 36 percent of Nevada is suffering from extreme drought, with severe drought conditions evident in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

El Dorado County disperses almost $2M to area non-profits to help recoup COVID-19 losses

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - With so many nonprofits struggling financially due to the pandemic, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has approved nearly $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants to help the groups on both slopes. The grants were approved during the board's budget meeting on Monday to help the nonprofits recoup some of their losses.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day will include Narcan and fentanyl test strip distribution in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
April 30, 2022 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 30, but in South Lake Tahoe the event will be much bigger with information and prescription lock bags from the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK), and the Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition (SHRC) will be on hand to provide free Narcan nasal spray and fentanyl test strips.

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe renovating softball field

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Years in the making, women from the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe club have renovated the softball field for the community to enjoy. Two of the three sets of bleachers are in, the Soroptimist Stadium scoreboard is up, new fences are in place, new benches are installed, and new soil and sod are now in the infield and outfield.

The club is making a $325,000 investment in the girls of the community with a softball field to be proud of. Brooke Laine, the project lead, said South Lake Tahoe will be seen as a community where girls are valued.

Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District board meeting

Event Date: 
April 28, 2022 - 6:00pm

The next board meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District will be held at the park's clubhouse on Thursday, April 28th, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The park clubhouse is located at 1011 E. San Bernardino St. in Meyers.

Any person with special needs or who desires further information regarding any matter on the agenda may contact Joe Cardinale at (530) 577-4029. This agenda was posted at the following location in compliance with the
California Open Meeting Law - Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District

MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM

Book signing and wine tasting at Cork & More to celebrate publishing of new Lake Tahoe bear book

Event Date: 
May 5, 2022 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Author Lori Howell Thompson is holding a book signing and wine tasting event to launch her book, "Living in Harmony with Wildlife in Lake Tahoe."

Thompson, who lived at Rubicon Bay for over 50 years, has been collaborating with Denise Upton, the animal director for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, and Toogee Sielsch, a Lake Tahoe black bear specialist, in writing her book.

Months after animals found in deplorable conditions in El Dorado County home, mother and daughter plead guilty

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – The two El Dorado County women charged with exposing multiple animals to inhumane conditions and severe neglect entered guilty pleas in El Dorado County Superior Court on April 19.

Jennifer Cowles, 48, and her mother Adele Painter, 71, both of El Dorado, have pled guilty to animal cruelty charges.

Next TERC lecture: Wind It up! A postural approach to performance and durability

Event Date: 
May 26, 2022 - 5:30pm

Like other animals, humans are not symmetrical beings. Our organs and respiratory diaphragm are different right to left. Because of this, we become unwound in classic human patterns. Aside from affecting muscle control, strength and performance, this patterning is often the origin of pain and dysfunction.

This topic is the next presentation by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) that will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. This marks the first event to be held in person since the pandemic moved all TERC talks to Zoom.

Suspects sought for their involvement in batteries at Lake Tahoe casino

STATELINE, Nev. - Three men are being sought for their involvement in several batteries that took place in the casino corridor on March 20. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has been investigating the case and is asking for the public's help.

A group of intoxicated males were involved in physical altercations outside and inside the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe on March 20 just before 3:00 p.m.

According to DCSO, the offending group consisted of three males, two of which battered others.

Tahoe Chamber hosting forums for El Dorado County supervisor and Douglas County commissioner races

Event Date: 
April 28, 2022 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Chamber is hosting two candidate forums, one for the El Dorado County Supervisor candidates, and the other for Douglas County Commissioner candidates.

The community is invited to learn more about the local candidates who will be on the June primary ballots. Both forums are open to the public and free to attend.

Dry week ahead for Lake Tahoe, temperatures remain seasonably mild

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A dry, mild weather pattern persists through Monday. For Tuesday through next weekend, several systems move into the West for periods of increased winds, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Periods of light precipitation are also possible, mainly in northeast California and western Nevada north of Interstate 80. Temperatures remain seasonably mild through the week.

Barton Home Health earns 5-star rating for patient satisfaction

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Home Health earned a 5-Star rating in the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Patient Survey Rating, demonstrating a high level of patient satisfaction, well above average when compared with other agencies nationwide. Barton adds this achievement to a growing list of accolades that point to high-quality care.

El Dorado County Sheriff's call log at Lake Tahoe

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.

Report for April 14 - April 20, 2022

4/14

No Reports

4/15

11:45 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Beacon Restaurant on Jameson Beach Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED

Community Wellness Gathering in Meyers

Event Date: 
May 7, 2022 - 11:00am

MEYERS, Calif. - Everyone is invited to the Community Wellness Gathering on May 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1089 Magua, #2 in Meyers.

Tahoe Mountain Aikido and Meyers Yoga are bringing together some of the community's healers and makers for an introduction and live demonstration. Come and meet the folks striving to make a difference in the community and see them at work first-hand.

SCHEDULE

Indoor scheduled demos:

11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Opening and Chanting with Laura Josephy
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. - Elan Demo with Matt Fluty
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - Yoga Flow Demo with Brent Grueter

Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Send it Sustainably Saturday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Earth Week Tahoe wraps up with Send it Sustainably Saturday! What better way to celebrate 52 years of Earth Day than exploring a new place and leaving no trace in Lake Tahoe’s mountain paradise?

Lake Tahoe April snow

Photo and slideshow of Tahoe Snow from local Bob Buehler on April 22.

To view slideshow: https://vimeo.com/702435516.

Location

Lake Tahoe as Viewed From the East Shore
Mason Court Snug Harbor Neighborhood
United States

Mama and her cub in South Lake Tahoe

Photo from Skip Retzer on April 17.

Help kids in South Lake Tahoe Saturday with donations of food, luggage and backpacks

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are two events on Saturday, April 23 in South Lake Tahoe that will help local children in need: Bread & Broth 4 Kids Cram-A-Cruiser and Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra is staging a backpack and luggage drive.

Cram-A-Cruiser

St. Theresa's Bread and Broth 4 Kids is holding Cram-a-Cruiser on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in front of Grocery Outlet.

Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Healthy Forest Friday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Happy Earth Day, Lake Tahoe! Earth Week Tahoe continues with Healthy Forest Friday. Living in beautiful Lake Tahoe has many advantages, but we all must do our part to prepare for fire. Learn how to get prepared, informed, and involved, and where to drop off your pine needles by visiting takecaretahoe.org. While you’re there, you can also learn how to grow your own garden and explore Washoe history.

Column: Earth Day Connections

Seeing blossoms and sprouts in the midst of a spring snowstorm is yet another of nature’s miracles that makes the arrival of Earth Day in the mountains so fitting. In these moments, Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem puts its flexibility and resilience on full display. At the landscape scale, Tahoe's resilience and readiness for change are found by scaling up and looking from above at the deep web of related actions that are no less extraordinary.

Earth Day 2022: Listening to mother nature, from snow to sea.

Swooshing winds weave through the swaying woods. Six-sided porous crystals silently sail through the sky. Soundwaves are absorbed by the snowfall, and nature surrenders to the crystalline silence.

Soroptimist event honors 100-year-old local while raising funds for South Lake Tahoe community

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 33rd annual Soroptimist Elegant Evening will be held virtually again this year on Friday, April 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The evening's show is full of entertainment including musical performances by Jakota Wass, Annie Davidson, and Martin Shears.

The evening will also include a special appearance by the Guilty Christmas performers, interviews, skits from groups sponsored by the Soroptimist club, and "commercials" of items found on the auction site.

Earth Day Cleanup in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
April 25, 2022 - 9:00am

As the snow melts, winter litter is exposed. Help us celebrate Earth Day and kick off the start of Tahoe's warm weather by joining us for a good, old-fashioned community cleanup! It looks like Mother Earth gave us much-needed precipitation for Earth Day. Due to the weather, the cleanup has been moved from April 22 to April 25.

Location: Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe
Date: Monday, April 25
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon

Please visit keeptahoeblue.org/news/events/earth-day-cleanup-2022 for more information and to RSVP.

Big Blue Music & Brews at 14 venues around the South Shore over Memorial Day Weekend

Event Date: 
May 27, 2022 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Memorial Day weekend at South Lake Tahoe now includes the largest free three-day festival ever held at the South Shore with 40 artists across 14 venues, in time to take away the winter blues. The first Tahoe South Big Blue Music & Brews will be held May 27 - 29 at the venues spread from Camp Richardson and the Beacon to Heavenly Village.

Jazz Masters Concert moved to Friday morning at South Tahoe High

Event Date: 
April 22, 2022 - 11:30am

The Lake Tahoe Unified School District's Jazz Masters Concert originally scheduled for Thursday, April 21 has been rescheduled due to the school snow day today.

It will be held on Friday, April 22 at 11:30 a.m. at South Tahoe High School's TADA Building.

Parents and community members are invited and asked to RSVP with music teacher, Jordan Bagheri via email at jbagheri@ltusd.org. The concert, featuring the STHS Jazz ensemble, STHS Choir, and the University of Pacific Assembly will also be live-streamed on Viking TV (VTV) here.

Fair Oaks man dies in single-vehicle collision north of DL Bliss on SR89

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An 87-year-old man from Fair Oaks, Calif. died after being involved in a single-vehicle collision on April 19.

El Dorado County District 5 candidates forum moved to virtual format

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mother Nature likes to keep residents of the Sierra on their toes, and the snow received overnight, and excepted through Friday morning has led to the in-person candidate's forum being moved to a virtual format.

Hear from the four candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor for District V on Zoom, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88297528341
Meeting ID: 882 9752 8341
or by phone: +16699006833,,88297528341# US

Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Trash Free Thursday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Trash Free Thursday. As spring rolls into Tahoe, melting snow reveals a winter’s worth of litter. Tahoe’s world-renowned natural beauty and delicate ecology don’t play well with to-go food waste, disposable masks, and a rainbow of plastic trash left on sidewalks, trails, and sled hills. Help clean up Lake Tahoe this week and keep it free of trash.

Eastern Sierra History Series: Reflections of Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
April 23, 2022 - 3:00pm

The Eastern Sierra History series at the Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues with a slide show presentation, Reflections of Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. Local historian David Woodruff David Woodruff takes a look back at the many people and events that have affected this magnificent Sierra Nevada gem over the years including the multiple efforts to create a Lake Tahoe National Park.

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