Latest Stories

An award-winning musician and producer was arrested Thursday near a Lake Tahoe casino after drug enforcement officers found nearly 58 grams of methamphetamine on the man, according to a Tri-NET task force officer.

The 2016 NIAA Divisions I-A & III State Boys Golf Championships will be in Pahrump, Nevada starting May 17, and there will be seven golfers from the South Shore on the course.

Whittell's golf team qualified to be one of three teams from the Northern Division to head to State. Golf Coach Steve Maltase will be taking Colin Buchholz, Palmer Chaplin, Alex Byer, Jonathan Duffy, Matt Davis, and Nic Buchholz to Pahrump after their qualifying at Edgewood Wednesday. They will be playing at the Mountain Falls Golf Club both Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Board today unanimously approved a set of principles to clarify and guide the final design and implementation of the US Highway 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the Loop Road Project.

This plan that will answer some community member's concerns about the project by addressing right-of-way, housing, road construction, assistance and support for affected businesses, and continued community involvement.

Tahoe Heritage Foundation will be hosting a Volunteer Open House on Saturday, May 21st from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Tallac Historic Site.

Volunteers are the heart of the Historic Site and help make exploring this site a wonderful experience for visitors throughout the season. Local volunteers are needed as museum docents and guides with interpretive programs and tours.

Location

Taking advantage of favorable burning conditions, the Lake Valley Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service have planned to conduct prescribed fire operations next week on the South Shore beginning Monday, May 16, 2016.

Burning operations are scheduled to take place in four locations:

Northeast of the Lake Tahoe Airport near Barbara Avenue
Off Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road
Off Panther Lane near the west end of Gardner Mountain
Off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley

El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity’s “A Brush with Kindness” (ABWK), in South Lake Tahoe, will be holding a volunteer orientation meeting on May 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm. The Carpenters Local 1789 Hall has graciously donated the use of their building at 2720 Young St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 for this event.

Volunteers are being recruited to assist low-income homeowners who need exterior maintenance work on their homes, such as painting, minor exterior repairs, yard cleanup, and minimal landscaping.

Location

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 194 calls between May 3 and May 9, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

5/3
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

5/4
"Other" Midemeanor in the 2100 block of South Ave
Unlicensed driver in the 2900 block of Sacramento Ave

5/5
Warrant in the 3100 block of Harrison Ave

5/6

Looking for a sweet family pet? El Dorado County Animal Services is promoting the adoption of adult cats currently at its shelters in Diamond Springs and South Lake Tahoe. Adult cats can be adopted at either shelter for only $20 on Fridays and Saturdays during the month of May 2016, as part of Animal Services “Feline Fridays” and “Caturdays” special events.

The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club (SITS) held their 2016 Youth Awards and Scholarships presentation Thursday, honoring students from Whittell High School, South Tahoe High, Mt. Tallac High and South Tahoe Middle School for their scholastic, community service and personal successes for the past school year.

The winners:

George Whittell High School Most Improved Eight Grade Student -- Sky Rosselle

South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eight Grade Students--Madison Dial Tuttle, Dylan Sanders

George Whittell High School Most Improved Senior--Hazel Darlucio

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) didn't give South Tahoe High the results the school was expecting after the recent visit by the group's visiting accreditation committee, so they have begun the appeal process.

After the committee left South Tahoe High, they told Principal Chad Houck they were impressed with what they saw, so a recommendation for the school to be placed on a two-year probationary accreditation caught Houck and other school district leaders by surprise and was contrary to what they led him to believe while they were in South Lake Tahoe.

Mountain Resort Televsion reporter Nicole Marsel talks with Forest Schafer and Marybeth Donahoe about how our forests adapt to wildfire and how you can learn more information on making your yard and neighborhood a more fire adaptive area, keeping you and your family safe.

The meeting is this Thursday May 12th in South Lake and Next Thursday May 19th in North Lake.

The City of South Lake Tahoe has released a "Flash Vote," looking for community input on ideas for both locals and tourists in the community. But, people only have two days to vote as "the flash" is over on May 13 at 1:15 p.m.

What small projects would you like the City of South Lake Tahoe add that would cost $10,000 or less? Would it be new lines on the soccer fields, or shelter around bus stops? Or, would you like to spend $10,000 on something new along the bike trails or city parks? The ballot also asks for other opinions and ideas and takes just a few minutes to complete.

Mya Rossi has been named Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls club of Lake Tahoe because of her outstanding contributions to both the club and her community.

Along with this role she will also be receiving a Heavenly/Kirkwood/Northstar season pass next winter courtesy of the Vail Epic Promise Program.

BARTON FOUNDATION’S TIKI TEE OFF GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, June 3, Check-in and breakfast at 7:00am (Tee off at 8:00am)
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe

Join the Barton Foundation for the 22nd annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament. Golf registration includes breakfast, golf and golf cart, drink tickets, and a Luau lunch. All proceeds support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.

Location

FREEDOM FROM SMOKING CLASSES WITH BARTON HEALTH
Wednesdays, June 1 - July 13 (7 consecutive Wednesdays + Friday, June 24), 6:30-8:30pm
Course Tuition: $30 (open to the public)
Barton 4th Street Classroom
1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe

Ready to quit? Start your smoke-free life now. Freedom From Smoking® is the premier smoking cessation program from the American Lung Association. It helps you develop a plan of action that leads to your quit day. Sign up at fit.bartonhealth.org under Addiction Resources. For more information, call 530.543.5549 or email, fit@bartonhealth.org.

Location

In a representative democracy, the system the United States supposedly has, the policy making is controlled by the representatives elected by the people. The idea behind representative democracy is that people will elect representatives that will serve their best interest. However, in the United States the funding for election campaigns is provided by large corporations, banks, and a handful of wealthy individuals that results in the election of representatives who serve the best interests of the large corporations, banks, and wealthy individuals.

Nevada law enforcement agencies are "Joining Forces" from May 16 through June 1, looking for drivers and their passengers who are not buckled up while on the road.

They will also be checking to ensure children are properly in car or booster seat(s).

Troopers, deputies, and officers will be stopping drivers for different traffic offenses and issuing citations for seatbelt violations throughout Northern Nevada.

A 3.43 acre piece of land once owned by Randy Lane's Falcon Capital LLC may soon have a 22-unit condominium project built on it. The property (made up from two parcels) is underneath the gondola, adjacent to the Van Sickle Bi-State Park near the state line in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. The listed owner of the property is now Lucky Look LLC.

Learn about the Weight Watchers SmartPoints System and series which guides people toward healthier choices while still providing flexibility to eat favorite foods. The group from the current series that started January 20 has lost more than 273 pounds. Open House attendees can get a 15% discount on the next series.

No need to RSVP, for questions contact Nanc Ressler at 530.543.5767 or email fit@bartonhealth.org.

BARTON EDUCATION: Weight Watchers Open House
Wednesday, May 11, 7:00-7:45am
Barton Training Facility, Room #101
1111 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe

Location

Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies were called out to the Sunridge area of Douglas County on Monday night at 5:55 p.m., and once there found a man who had been stabbed in the hand.

Jacob Bernard, 26, was combative with East For Fire personnel and DCSO deputies as they attempted to render aide. Bernard was also uncooperative, and during the investigation, kicked a deputy. The deputy was not injured.

The common stressors of everyday life can result in feelings of sadness. But if a person feels sad more days than not and it causes a difference in social, academic, and occupational functioning, it may be signs of a depressive disorder. The day may feel heavy or overwhelming, a person may lose track of time or forget what is important, and things that used to cause joy and pleasure no longer bring happiness. The steps to feel better may seem impossible, but it’s never too late to get support.

Commonly reported signs and symptoms of depressive disorders include:

LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work has resumed on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.

A three-month long tree removal project off of Fallen Leaf Lake Road near the campground will start around May 15, 2016. Due to the heavy equipment needed, the Forest Service will issue a forest order closing the project area (units 1 and 148) to pedestrians from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.

Get in on the fun and excitement of the Amgen Tour of California Women's Race at a public viewing party being held at the Nevada Visitor Center, Thursday, May 19, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The racers will pass by the Visitor Center across the street from Lakeside Inn at approximately 1:45 p.m. on May 19, 2016.

Location