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South Tahoe High School student pride displays have safety benefit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 10:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School has undergone a rebranding, but not in a typical way. All around the campus are displays of the school's Viking mascot to help increase student pride, and bring a sense of community and belonging to the school while also promoting and displaying the "Viking Graduate Profile."
South Lake Tahoe Unsung Heroes to be honored at ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 8:16pmEvent Date:
September 22, 2022 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce are honoring and celebrating "Unsung Heroes" on Thursday, September 22.
Four residents - Sherry Acri, Laure Tolstad, Bob Harms, and Ted Turner have been chosen for their contributions to the community as they found ways to make life easier for their neighbors during the pandemic. There have always been great volunteers on the South Shore, but over the past two years, the community has been the recipient of thousands of hours of selfless work by volunteers.
Firefighters gain containment line on Mosquito Fire - 16% contained, 48,700 acres
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 7:41pm-
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Heat sensor map - red is active fire.
Firefighters gained a longer containment line around the Mosquito Fire Monday, and it is now 16% contained. There was slight growth today and the fire is currently mapped at 48,700 acres.
The unified command of the Mosquito Fire held their nightly virtual meeting at 7 p.m. and updated the community on everything from power lines to repopulation.
PG&E has been in the fire area pre-treating power lines with a solution to prevent poles from burning. So far they have treated more than 2000 assets. Just over 500 customers are without power.
Notice of vacancy on Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 3:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since there were no applicants for the Area 2 trustee in the November 8 election, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is going to appoint one.
Per the Education Code, LTUSD must publicly announce the vacancy for the four-year term that will run from December 2022 to December 11, 2026.
Area 2 is defined in the yellow area in the photo above. Applicants must reside in that area, from Al Tahoe Blvd to Stateline between Pioneer Trail and the lake.
South Lake Tahoe man dies in single-vehicle rollover on Pioneer Trail
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 12:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 34-year-old South Lake Tahoe man died in a single-car collision on Pioneer Trail Sunday evening.
Just before 7 p.m. on September 11, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a call about a crash near Golden Bear Trail. Upon arrival, they found a 2011 Honda CRV down an embankment with two people in the vehicle.
According to the preliminary CHP report, the driver of the Honda was traveling north when, for unknown reasons, made an unsafe turn, causing the vehicle to traverse into the southbound lane, overturn and end up in a culvert.
Kudos: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation grant supports Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 11:27amBread & Broth has been awarded a Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Grant designed to provide financial resources to continue the organization’s efforts to respond to the food insecurity in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community. The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a non-profit charity, founded in 1996, dedicated to supporting the Lake Tahoe Region by partnering with donors who are committed to helping local non-profit organizations create a more prosperous regional community.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club for their Adopt A Day of Nourishment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 10:47am-
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L-R: Roberta Stillwell, Paul Thibodeau, Cheryl Cottle, Grace Schorr, Lizzie Thibodeau
“Service Above Self” is the Rotary motto, shared Roberta Stillwell as she took a break from her volunteer duties at Bread & Broth Monday Meal on September 5. Roberta, along with fellow Rotarians Cheryl Cottle, Grace Schorr, and Paul (club president) and Lizzie Thibodeau, proudly represented the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club at their ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’(AAD) on Labor Day.
Over 11,000 people still evacuated from 46,587 acre Mosquito Fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 8:04am-
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A look at Fallen Leaf Lake Monday morning from an Alert Tahoe camera.
The Mosquito Fire continues to progress primarily to the north and east. Despite cooler temperatures, the historically dry fuel moisture in the vegetation continues driving the fire’s growth. On Sunday, the fire made a run to the northeast in the drainage between Foresthill Road and Deadwood Road. Firefighters have been building in-direct control lines and when
necessary utilizing strategic firing operations to stay ahead of the fire on this corner.
Size: 46,587 acres
Containment: 10%
Total Personnel: 2,397
People Evacuated: 11,260
Structures Threatened: Approximately 5,848
LTCC, LTUSD and Douglas County schools at lake closed Monday due to smoke from Mosquito Fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 7:03amUpdate: Zephyr Cove Elementary and Whittell High School are closed due to smoke. Since LTUSD is closed, the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is also closed.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With air quality expected to be in the hazardous range Monday, both Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) have canceled classes for the day.
LTCC said they have to address some internal air quality issues.
South Lake Tahoe 9/11 memorial ceremony held at American Legion
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Cub Scout Altair Gieg and his sister Amelia at the 9/11 ceremony.
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Some of the first responders at Sunday's 9/11 ceremony. Photo by STN
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Legion Sgt. At Arms Mike Herron rings the 4-5s. Photo by STN
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SLTFR Chief Jim Drennan shares some words at the ceremony. Photo by STN.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 100 people showed up for the South Lake Tahoe 9/11 ceremony at the American Legion Post 795 on Sunday, a ceremony honoring the victims and first responders of the tragedy 21 years ago.
Mosquito Fire stops western progression, but east and northeast sides grow - now 46,587 acres
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View of Mosquito Fire from Foresthill Alert Wildfire camera Sunday evening.
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El Dorado County evacuation areas (red) and warnings (yellow) and fire (red outline)
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Fire outline to the west of Lake Tahoe on Sunday
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Evacuation map from Placer County. Fire is the dark red, mandatory evacuations are in pink, warnings are in yellow.
PLACER/EL DORADO counties, Calif. - The Mosquito Fire burning west of Lake Tahoe is now 46,587 acres in size and there is a containment line around 10 percent of the 80-mile perimeter.
During their nightly meeting Sunday, fire and law enforcement officials updated the community on the status of operations.
On the law side, the Placer County Sheriff's Office has arrested one person in the evacuated area, and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has arrested seven. East arrested person was caught committing a crime against an evacuated property, the deputies said.
Special 9/11 memorial donated to South Lake Tahoe area fire departments
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2022 - 5:57pm-
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Firemen from South Lake Tahoe Fire, Lake Valley Fire, Tahoe Douglas Fire and Fallen Leaf Fire with Kenny Curtzwiler. STN photo
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Kenny Curtzwiler explains the meaning of the shadow box he presented to local fire departments. Photo by STN.
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The shadow box, Photo by STN
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Kenny Curtzwiler with the shadow box 9/11 memorial he is giving to local fire depts. STN photo.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A tribute to 9/11 was presented to local fire departments on Sunday, something that will be shared at all of the South Shore agencies.
Chance of rain to start the week at Lake Tahoe as record-breaking temps bid farewell, for now
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2022 - 5:20pm-
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Another smoky day in South Lake Tahoe due to Mosquito Fire. Photo from Visit Lake Tahoe webcam.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The heat wave appears to have been broken, or at least put away for the summer, with more seasonal temperatures and weather. Thicker smoke layers from the Mosquito Fire will keep daytime heating in check for some areas as a low-pressure circulation centered over the Pacific Northwest sends a trough into the picture.
Letter: David Jinkens - Why I am running for South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2022 - 4:13pmI am running for City Council because I care a lot about our City, all the people who live here, and our future. I want to give back to the community the benefit of my knowledge being a retired City Manager with over 35 years of experience and a 20-year resident of South Lake Tahoe.
I know cities. I know how they operate, and I know how governance in the Basin works. I can and will get things done for the people who live here.
El Dorado and Placer community foundations open Mosquito Fire relief funds
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2022 - 12:17pmBoth the El Dorado Community Foundation and the Placer Community Foundation have created Mosquito Fire Relief funds for those impacted by the fire currently burning in both counties. Each fund is collecting financial donations to aid those in need due to evacuation expenses, job impacts, and loss of homes.
Annual 9/11 flag replacement ceremony on US-50
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2022 - 9:53am-
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Chris Sneed replacing the flag with bagpiper at the bottom of rock. Photo from Diane Imbach.
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Chris Sneed during a previous ceremony. Photo provided.
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Chris Sneed, right, talking to one of the many motorcyclists stopping for the ceremony. Photo by Diane Imbach
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Some of those pulled over on US50 for the flag changing ceremony. Photo by Diane Imbach.
Chris Sneed has climbed a rock off of US-50 to place a flag every year since September 11, 2001. He replaces the previous year's flag on September 10 so the day that will forever be engrained in our history starts with a new flag.
As the television at Spitzen Lumber in Incline Village was showing the planes hitting the Trade Center towers in New York City, Chris was inside the store getting supplies for a job he was doing at the time for Granite Construction.
"I said to myself, this is not good," says Chris. "I knew then that everything about all of our lives was about to change."
Fire behavior allows firefighters to get 10% containment on Mosquito Fire - 41,443 acres
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2022 - 9:05am-
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Continment lines on the southwest end of fire
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Air quality Sunday morning. Not great numbers around Lake Tahoe
Firefighters were able to get a 10% containment line around the Mosquito Fire burning west of Lake Tahoe. The fire has now burned 41,443 acres.
Mosquito Fire up to 37,326 acres and burning in El Dorado and Placer counties
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/10/2022 - 6:58pm-
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Mosquito Fire from the Bald Mountain alert wildfire camera Saturday 6 p.m.
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Fire perimeter as of Saturday evening.
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Air quality around Lake Tahoe Saturday night 7 pm
Members of the united command working on the Mosquito Fire held a community meeting Saturday, updating the public both in person and virtually on the status of the fire that started on September 6.
The fire has burned 37,326 acres and remains 0% contained.
Celebrate Miss Marcia - Eat, Drink, and Dance!
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/10/2022 - 4:03pmEvent Date:
October 2, 2022 - 3:00pm
Update: There will be a memory box at the memorial and attendees are asked to bring their favorite Marcia memory to place in the box.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Celebrate the life of Marcia Sarosik on Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Harrah's Tahoe convention center.
Letter: Why I support Robbe Lehmann, Heather Jackson, and Roberta Butterfield for DCSD School Board
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/10/2022 - 8:26amJust one look at the numerous testimonials on Robbe Lehmann’s campaign website shows why he should be voted for. It includes positive comments of strong support from current and former Douglas County School District (DCSD) principals, teachers, staff, and numerous parents of current and past students. These are the people who worked with him constantly and saw firsthand the quality and dedication he brought to the job over the past years. I also have my own personal experience with Robbe regarding an issue I brought up last year.
Mosquito Fire: 33,754 acres, 0% contained
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air quality on Saturday morning
UPDATE 8 p.m.: The Mosquito Fire has burned 37,326 acres and remains 0% contained. There was a community virtual meeting tonight with more details - https://southtahoenow.com/story/09/10/2022/mosquito-fire-37326-acres-and-burning-el-dorado-and-place....
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 7:28pmSOUTH 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 September 1 - September 7, 2022
9/1
10:04 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
El Dorado County issues Wildfire Smoke Advisory
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 3:10pm-
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Air quality map at 4 p.m. Friday
South Lake Tahoe and the rest of El Dorado County are experiencing heavy smoke and poor air quality conditions due to drift from the Mosquito Fire currently burning in Placer and El Dorado Counties. Wildfire smoke may be intermittent and affect different areas of El Dorado County with elevated levels of particulate matter dependent upon wind direction. El Dorado County Air Quality Management District will continue to monitor the conditions.
South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 12:55pmEvent Date:
September 16, 2022 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a big need for blood donations and there will be a South Lake Tahoe community blood drive on Friday, September 16 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Located at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Gym, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Donors are encouraged to please schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
Mosquito Fire grows to almost 30,000 acres, moving toward 2014 King Fire scar
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The purple area is the current fire perimeter as of 1 p.m. Frfiday
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Evacuation Zones for Mosquito Fire as of 10 am Friday
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Outline of Mosquito Fire as of 10 am Friday
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King Fire scar in 2014
UPDATE 9 p.m. Friday: The Mosquito Fire is still being mapped at 29,585 acres with not many updates from fire officials all afternoon and evening. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office held a town hall meeting this evening. Fire officials said with no wind on Friday and low humidity there was no large fire growth and no huge columns of smoke. The inversion layer prevented the fire from growing at an extreme rate as it did on Thursday. The heavy smoke prevented fixed-wing aircraft from dropping retardant Friday but helicopters were able to get in.
Column: 5 things you should know about suicide
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 7:39am-
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Tracy Protell, MD
By Tracy Protell, MD
Suicide is the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States and number two among people between the ages of 10 and 34. It was responsible for nearly 46,000 deaths in 2020. It deeply impacts individuals, families, and communities.
Every person can play a role in helping to prevent suicide by knowing a few key things and where to get help.
Schools open and classes on schedule for Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 6:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the air quality hovering in the unhealthy range to unhealthy range, officials with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District have been monitoring it.
"As we monitor the air quality, it is high, yet it is holding below 300 in most areas. Schools will be open today, Friday, September 9th on normal schedules. We will continue to monitor throughout the day and provide updates as necessary," said the District on social media Friday morning.
Bike the West cancels this weekend's America's Most Beautiful Tour De Tahoe due to smoke from Mosquito Fire
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Mosquito Fire on Thursday, view from Alert Wildfire camera at Bald Mountain.
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Bike the West has been monitoring the Mosquito Fire burning to the west of Lake Tahoe and came to the difficult decision on Thursday to cancel the 2022 America's Most Beautiful Tour De Tahoe. They had been hoping to get back on track after COVID and the 2021 Tamarack and Caldor fires.
With cycling being a heavy cardio activity, the bad air quality from the fire would hamper riders, said organizer Curtis Fong. The Mosquito Fire grew to over 13,000 acres on September 8, 5,000 of those acres burning in under two hours. There is no containment at this time.
Council approves Lake Tahoe Airport hangar taxilane project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 9:13pm-
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By Paula Peterson
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Aiport is getting a new taxi lane in front of the hangars, one of many deferred maintenance projects the City of South Lake Tahoe has been addressing.
The cost will be about $414,000.
Prior to the City Council's approval on Tuesday, there was some question from the public about the expense of a new taxi lane instead of the funds being used on needed road repairs.
Air quality around Lake Tahoe worsens as Mosquito Fire grows
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Alert Wildfire camera at Bald Mountain Thursday at 5 p.m.
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Alert Wildfire camera at Incline Village Thursday at 5 p.m.
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Placer County evacuation warnings and orders at 5 p.m. Thursday
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Air quality map Thursday at 5 p.m.
UPDATE 7 p.m Thursday: Fire officials have updated the acreage burned to 13,705 acres. The fire made a 5,000-acre run today in a matter of 2-3 hours, working into El Dorado County. In a community meeting tonight, they joined Placer County officials to update the public on the status of the Mosquito Fire. Volcanoville has been impacted, according to CAL FIRE.
Ash is starting to fall in South Lake Tahoe.
PLACER/EL DORADO COUNTIES, Calif. - The Mosquito Fire burning west of Lake Tahoe continues to grow, prompting more evacuations in both El Dorado and Placer counties.
"Dirtiest Mile" underwater cleanup distinction goes to Fallen Leaf Lake
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Clean up the Lake fundraiser underway to finish cleanup
FALLEN LEAF LAKE, CA (Sept. 7, 2022) - The nonprofit Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) has launched an expansive underwater clean-up in Fallen Leaf Lake revealing the Tahoe Basin’s dirtiest mile yet. In the history of this small but mighty and often overlooked lake, there has never been an underwater cleanup of this scale.
Be prepared for wildfire - Lake Tahoe renters' guides in Spanish and English
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 1:06pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, living in a fire-prone landscape is a shared responsibility – everyone plays a role. As fire danger remains high, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team urges Lake Tahoe renters to prepare themselves and their families for wildfire with the Lake Tahoe Long-Term Renter’s Guide.
The free guide details how to sign up for emergency notifications, how to pack a Go-Bag, how to interpret Red Flag Warnings and evacuation warnings/orders, and how to make an evacuation plan.
Several volunteer projects during Markleeville Creek Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 12:56pm-
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Chris Prevel helps plant sod plugs at 2021 Creek Day. Photo by Mo Loden.
MARKLEEVILLE, Calif. - Alpine Watershed Group (AWG) is hosting its annual Markleeville Creek Day community workday on Saturday, September 17, 2022. This event allows for the completion of important restoration work through several projects across the Upper Carson River watershed. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant willow stakes in Hope Valley, remove invasive weeds in Woodfords Canyon, and pick up trash to keep it from ending up in waterways. No experience is necessary.
FBI Sacramento Field Office warns of scammers posing as FBI Agents
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 9:04amSACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation Sacramento Field Office (FBI Sacramento) is cautioning the public to be wary of any unsolicited call, especially if the caller claims to be from the FBI.
Kudos: Lake Tahoe Golf Course collects broken golf clubs and grips for the visually impaired
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Golf grips fit perfectly on white canes and can be replaced when worn out
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A broken golf club and a golf grip are repurposed to help blind children keep cane skills sharp
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Bad luck on the course is helping blind and visually impaired youth
A special thank you to the staff at Lake Tahoe Golf Course for collecting broken clubs and grips that will be used when teaching visually impaired youth.
Supply issues have left some blind and visually impaired students without white canes to practice mobility skills to travel safely and independently. Traditional white canes can be lost or broken easily as students are learning this important skill. Golf club shafts are the perfect temporary substitute to keep lessons on track until a new cane arrives.
Azul Latin Kitchen raises $25,000 for Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 5:33pm-
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L-R: Kathy Jensen, BGCLT board president, Elena Kangas and Daniel Scott of Azul, Jude Wood, BGCLT ED, and Annika Orr.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Azul Latin Kitchen, located in South Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
Popular Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings fundraiser returns to Village at Palisades Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 12:28pmEvent Date:
September 9, 2022 - 5:00pm
With Labor Day Weekend behind us, the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) and the Palisades Village Neighborhood Company are partnering up for the return of what has become many locals’ favorite annual event. The Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings fundraiser is set to return to the Village at Palisades Tahoe after a two-year lapse (due to COVID and the Caldor Fire). The triumphant return of this popular event will be on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, with music starting at 5 p.m.
Letter: Nick Haven announces candidacy for South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 12:12pmI am excited to announce my candidacy for South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors. It is with great pride that I offer my experience and expertise to continue to serve the South Shore community. I am kicking off my campaign by reaching out to you to ask for your endorsement and support.
Mosquito Fire west of Lake Tahoe prompts evacuations
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Mosquito Fire on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Alert Wildfire camera at Mt. Arafat.
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air quality at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night.
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Air quality at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday.
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Mosquito Fire as seen from Alert Wildfire camera at Bald Mountain
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Smoke seen to west of Lake Tahoe from Alert Wildfire camera at Zephyr Cove
UPDATE 9:00 a.m. Thursday: The Mosquito Fire burned actively overnight and is now 6,870 acres in size, with no containment. It is burning near Oxbow Reservoir, 3 miles east of Foresthill, in brush and timber in very steep and rugged terrain. The fire is under unified command with the US Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and Placer County Sheriff.
First veterans "Stand Down" to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 9:22amEvent Date:
September 17, 2022 - 10:00am
Veterans will be convening at the American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Sept. 17 to participate in South Lake Tahoe's first Veterans Stand Down.
The stand down was conceived by the El Dorado County Veterans Affairs Commission to help vets who have difficulty meeting with veterans representatives or seeking veterans services due to the remoteness of living in the High Sierra.
The Great Race To End Teen Suicide at Sky Tavern
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 9:07amEvent Date:
September 17, 2022 (All day)
Organizers of The Great Race To End Teen Suicide are calling for teams, volunteers, and sponsors for the outdoor adventure event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at the Sky Tavern Ski Area. The family of Caleb Emil Stenvold has created the race to not only honor the memory of their son but to help end teen suicide. Caleb was 14 years old and a student at Bishop Mangoue High School in Reno when he ended his life in 2020.
This family-friendly event is open to people of all ages.
Help cleanup 15 sites during the annual Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 8:49amEvent Date:
September 17, 2022 (All day)
The Sierra Nevada Alliance is hosting the annual Great Sierra River Cleanup from 9:00 a.m. to noon on September 17, 2022, at dozens of locations throughout the Sierra Nevada.
Volunteers will converge on watersheds across the region to haul away cigarette butts, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, party remains, pet waste, and more.
Public invited to "Innovation & Opportunity in the Face of Climate Change & Explosive Wildfire" conference
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 8:41amEvent Date:
September 15, 2022 - 8:30am
The Sierra Nevada Alliance’s 2022 conference “Innovation & Opportunity in the Face of Climate Change & Explosive Wildfire” will take place September 15 - 16 at Grizzly Creek Ranch in Portola, Calif. The keynote speaker will be the honorable Ron W. Goode, chairman of the North Fork Mono Tribe. He will open the conference with a blessing, share his view of an alliance, and provide his conservation perspective on the Sierra Nevada.
Meyers Mountain Market runs through September
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 7:33pmMeyers Mountain Market is running through the end of September, so just four weeks left to get your favorite treats. There are 55 vendors, live music, food trucks, and certified local produce each week.
The market is open from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., rain or shine, but always check their Instagram for the latest news - https://www.instagram.com/meyersmtnmarket/.
Meyers Mountain Market is held at Tahoe Paradise Park, 1011 E San Bernardino Ave., South Lake Tahoe. For more information on vendors each week, visit https://www.meyersmtnmarket.org/.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 3:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 22-28, 2022. 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 August 22-28, 2022
8/22
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Other Calls
00:35 Location Check 1000 Block of Johnson Boulevard
01:25 Resisting 1000 Block of Moss Rd
Tahoe Prosperity Center holds annual economic summit - Envision Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 10:43amEvent Date:
September 7, 2022 - 9:00am
The Tahoe Prosperity Center is holding its annual Tahoe Economic Summit on Wednesday, September 7 at Granlibakken. It is an opportunity to catalyze change and take action for the benefit of our regional economy while supporting our community, quality of life, and environment. While in-person tickets are sold out, there is an opportunity to attend virtually (see here).
Sherry Ann Fletcher ~ 1940 - 2022
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 10:29amSherry Ann Fletcher died peacefully at her Carson City home after a courageous battle with Acute Leukemia on August 31, 2022. Born May 8, 1940, in Eugene, Oregon, she grew up in Portland with her family relocating to Hayward, California in Sherry’s senior year of high school.
South Lake Tahoe 9/11 ceremony at American Legion
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 10:21am-
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Flag at the 9/11 ceremony at Legion in 2017. Photo by STN.
Event Date:
September 11, 2022 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites the Lake Tahoe community to join members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion for a ceremony to honor the victims and first responders of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Light refreshments will be served.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund membership drive includes monthly wine tasting and coffee events
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 10:08amThe Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) is holding its first wine tasting membership event on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Maggie's (inside the new Desolation Hotel.
The group will be holding a Wine Evening on the first Wednesday of each month in different locations, then a Coffee Morning on the third Wednesday of each month, also in different locations.
Non-members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the collective giving organization and its vision. Members are also invited - bring a friend!
Fundraiser opened for baby Warren Olivares as family faces mounting expenses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 8:43am-
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Warren Matthew Olivares who is now two-months-old.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two-month-old Warren Matthew Olivares has had a challenge since being born at 35 weeks on July 6, and friends have started a Go Fund Me fundraising account to help with the South Lake Tahoe family's medical expenses.
Warren's mom Tess had been on bed rest since going into labor at 23 weeks. When he was born, his first day of life was filled with lots of love and snuggles. Shortly after birth, Warren started to experience glucose problems, so he was started on an IV and was stabilized.