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Soroptimists of Tahoe Sierra award local students with $18,000 in scholarships and awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 11:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Club recently awarded $18,000 in scholarships and awards to students from South Tahoe Middle School, South Tahoe High School, Mt. Tallac High School, Whittell High School and Lake Tahoe Community College.
The students and their families and guests were invited to the club's special awards breakfast on April 20. The students were honored with checks and certificates, and those attending South Tahoe High School were also honored during the school's April 25 scholarship night.
Eldorado National Forest begins Roadside Hazard Tree Mitigation Project on 2400 miles of roads
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 10:36pm
The Eldorado National Forest is beginning the implementation of their Roadside Hazard Tree Mitigation Project. This project is designed to reduce safety hazards along the 2,461 miles of National Forest System (NFS) roads, including 116 miles of state, local, and private roads in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, and Placer counties. The project aims to ensure the integrity of the NFS roads and improve safety for the public, Forest Service staff, firefighters, emergency response personnel, law enforcement, private landowners, contractors, special use permit holders, and others.
South Lake Tahoe CHP to hold free Start Smart class for teen drivers
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 7:48pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be holding a Start Smart class on the South Shore on Wednesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. This free class is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created in an effort to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.
American Century Championship extends contract for celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 7:21pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - NBC Sports and the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority have announced their continued partnership with the American Century Championship with a contract extension through 2026. It has been a popular celebrity tournament at Edgewood Tahoe since 1990, first with Isuzu as a sponsor, then for the last 25 years, American Century Investments.
What’s emerged over the past 34 years is a magical blend of sports and entertainment celebrities golfing, competing, and celebrating along spectacular Lake Tahoe.
NBC, which owns the tournament, will be televising it this year July 14-16.
California Women's Festival at Cal Expo - Sacramento
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 5:45pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2023 (All day) Join us at the California Women's Festival and be part of a powerful sisterhood! With more than 100 vendors, professionals & artisans, plus thousands of visitors this event is not to be missed. Whether you're looking for wellness inspiration or spiritual awakening; whether it's entrepreneurial growth or shopping with fashion designers - there'll surely be something that speaks right to your heart interests. Come make memories as we co-create an empowering experience within our local community together!
Friday, August 25, 2023, 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, August 26, 2023, 9:00am-2:00pm
Location
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815
United States
See map: Google Maps
Barton Health nurse recognized for exceptional care
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 5:34pm
Diana Meza Cabrera, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Surgical Services Department, was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.
The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.
Meza Cabrera was nominated by Kimberley Real, mother of a patient and colleague of Meza Cabrera, whose experience inspired her nomination:
Fannan Fellowship awards $80,000 in scholarships at South Tahoe High School
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 5:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ten members of South Tahoe High School's Class of 2023 have been honored by the Marcella Foundation with $80,000 in scholarships from the Fannan Fellowship. Named in honor of Marcella Foundation founder Sean Fannan, the fellowship offers scholarships to top-ranking students seeking to become creative problem solvers in any field of study.
Sean Fannan graduated from South Tahoe High School in 2002 and studied at UC Santa Barbara.
Annual St. Theresa Church document shredding fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 6:56am
Event Date:
May 20, 2023 - 10:00am
The religious education department of St. Theresa Catholic Church is hosting its annual shredding fundraiser. All funds raised will benefit the youth of the parish.
Bring all your documents and old papers to be shredded on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 a.m.—1 p.m. to the St. Theresa Church parking lot located at 1041 Lyons Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 a box.
For more information, contact Danette Winslow at 530.544.4788 or sttheresare@gmail.com. More information on St. Theresa Church can be found at
South Shore casinos report $16.78M in gaming win, down 34% from one year ago
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 10:33pm
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,312,090,406 for the month of March 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released Tuesday. This amounts to a 3.8 percent decrease compared to the same month a year ago when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,355,201,041. For the fiscal year to date (July 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022), the gaming win has increased by 4.46 percent.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
South Tahoe High School presents the comedy The Servant of Two Masters
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 9:11pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 07 2023 .
May 5, 2023 (All day)
May 6, 2023 (All day)
May 7, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School Drama Department, under the direction of Ethan Niven, will be performing The Servant of Two Masters for the next two weekends, April 28-30 and May 5-7. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and the Sunday shows are at 2 p.m.
The Servant of Two Masters is a comedy by the Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni written in 1746. It has been adapted by Oded Gross and Tracy Young, with music, and additional lyrics by Paul James Pendergas.
Target announces new South Lake Tahoe store
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 1:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The rumors had been swirling around South Lake Tahoe for months, but it is official - Target is moving into the space of Raley's Supermarket in the Village Center.
"We’re excited to bring an easy, safe, and convenient shopping experience to new guests in the South Lake Tahoe community with this new Target store," said a Target spokesperson.
UNR test project of recycled-plastic pavement withstood heavy trucks and extreme weather this winter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 7:20am
Asphalt pavement formulated with recycled plastic has successfully survived heavy truck traffic and the atmospheric rivers of the winter of 2022-23 after a section of Highway 99 in California flooded in January.
“It’s a testament to the new technology,” Elie Hajj, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno and associate director of their Superpave Center, said. “We are conducting extensive performance and environmental testing to get to this asphalt mixture.”
Billy Strings first performer announced for new Tahoe Event Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 6:46am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Event Center has made the first announcement of a headliner performing at the new center at Stateline. Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Billy Strings is coming to the new center at Stateline on October 8 during his fall tour. The new center will be opening this summer and includes a 5,500-seat arena with an additional 10,000 square feet of meeting room space and is located along US50 at Bally's Lake Tahoe.
Canceled: The Wedding of the Waters history presentation at Sorenson's Hope Valley
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2023 - 10:04pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2023 - 1:00pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the history program scheduled at Sorensen's Resort for Sunday, April 30 has been canceled. Organizers said they sincerely apologize for the late notice and any inconvenience. At the present time, they're still planning for the George and Elia Whittell living history performance at Sorensen's on May 7.
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Sorensen’s Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute slide show presentation, “The Wedding of the Waters” on Sunday, April 30 at 1 p.m.
CTE Family Fun Night for grades K-12 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2023 - 9:52pm
Event Date:
May 10, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fun interactive community night is scheduled for May 10 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the CTE Family Fun Night at South Tahoe Middle School.
Learn about the Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities available to students. Discover, explore, and engage with students, teachers, and local professionals from the four CTE career-focused pathways in Lake Tahoe Unified School District: Allied Health, Media Arts, Hospitality and Tourism, and Environmental Science and Engineering.
Senior Scam Workshop to be held in South Lake Tahoe as first in series of programs
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2023 - 4:19pm
Event Date:
May 4, 2023 - 1:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Scams are on the increase across the country, and many of the victims are senior citizens. South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County are not immune to scams, and to better help protect seniors, a workshop will beheld called "Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Project (EDAAP)
Scam Workshop."
On May 4 at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, David Groth will show people how to spot a scam, and teach participants the most common scams happening
in the county and the most effective ways to protect yourself.
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks entries for 4th of July Parade
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2023 - 3:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is bringing back its annual 4th of July Parade and registrations are now open. They expect spaces to fill up quickly as the community celebrates the summer after such a difficult winter.
This year’s parade theme is, “Celebrating the Red, White, & Big Blue!” Individuals, businesses, sports groups, philanthropy groups, schools, etc. are invited to participate and float entries are highly encouraged.
Back for the second year, the Best of the Parade Awards will be awarded to the following categories:
* Best Commercial Entry
Man wanted in connection with a Bay Area homicide arrested at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2023 - 2:44pm
A man wanted for questioning for his possible involvement in a homicide in Pleasant Hill, California was arrested at Stateline Sunday night.
On Sunday, April 23 at approximately 9:22 p.m., a license plate detector near Kingsbury Grade in Stateline, Nevada alerted law enforcement of a vehicle whose driver had a felony warrant out for his arrest as a person of interest in connection with a Bay Area homicide. The warrant had been issued by the Pleasant Hill Police Department.
Prescribed fire operations continue this week around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2023 - 12:25pm
The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Conditions and weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are scheduled to burn piles along the East Shore beginning today, April 24, 2023. Ignitions typically begin around 10 a.m. and smoke will be present.
This week's fire areas:
South Lake Tahoe man chosen to head forestry, fire and public safety program at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2023 - 8:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to financial support from the Tahoe Fund and the Merrill Family Foundation, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has hired a full-time director to oversee its growing Public Safety programs, including Forestry, Fire Science, Allied Health, and Emergency Medical Services, and Criminal Justice.
Lake Tahoe Basin will see lots of sunshine and rising temperatures this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 4:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most residents of the Lake Tahoe Basin can't wait to start their spring chores around the yard, and the forecast shows they can soon get started (who knew bagging pine needles could be exciting?). The snow will melt quickly this week as a robust ridge of high pressure builds over the west. This pushes high temperatures into the 80s for lower valleys and mid-60s to around 70 for mountain valleys from Thursday through the end of April, if not the first day or two of May.
This will be a significant test of the snowpack and associated snowmelt.
El Dorado County Sheriff's calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 9:32am
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.
April 13 - April 19, 2023
4/13
01:39 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Chevron Meyers on US Hwy 50 in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
NDOT SR431-28 project at Lake Tahoe scheduled to start May 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 8:57am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The third construction season of State Route 431 and 28 improvements is scheduled to begin Monday, May 1, weather dependent. The May schedule includes:
SR28- Installing ITS conduit through Incline Village (Northwood Blvd to Ponderosa Ranch Rd)
SR28 - Guardrail, curb, gutter, ADA ramp installation through Crystal Bay
SR431 - Milling and repaving the roadway between County Club Drive to the roundabout
Marlette Creek: IGVID relocating utilities
Traffic Control
Column: We can all support survivors of sexual violence
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 8:10am
Every April, Live Violence Free joins survivors, advocates, community-based organizations, campuses, businesses, and so many more across the United States to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Live Violence Free is dedicated to educating and engaging the community in addressing the widespread issue of sexual violence.
Sexual assault can take many different forms, but one thing remains the same: it is never the victim's fault. Sexual assault is any sexual contact or behavior that occurs without consent. Forms of sexual violence include:
- Rape or sexual assault
David Foster sculpture being auctioned for South Lake Tahoe woman's cancer recovery
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 7:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A sculpture donated by the family of world-renown artist David Foster is being auctioned to help South Lake Tahoe local Angela Cabrera as she heals from rare Burkitt Lymphoma (highly aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma).
Angela Cabrera is known and loved by many in the South Lake Tahoe community. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and small business owner of Emanate Gallery & Framing.
She Can STEM! event for 5th-8th grade girls at South Tahoe High School
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 7:20am
Event Date:
April 30, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Girls in 5th-8th grade are invited to participate in She Can Stem! at South Tahoe High School on Sunday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Girls will learn more about STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) from women with careers in STEM. Dr. Jamie Orr, cofounder of Cowork Tahoe, Physics Professor Cathy Cox from Lake Tahoe Community College, Victoria Ortiz from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and pediatrician Dr. Rita Wang will present and do activities with the girls.
This event is part of Erin Yamaoka's senior project.
Sacramento Kings' mascot Slamson hits the slopes at Sugar Bowl
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 5:11pm
With a break in the action on the courts, the Sacramento Kings' mascot "Slamson" hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort on Saturday. He got in some spring skiing as the resort hosted its annual season-ending party.
There was the Sugar Bowl Tiki Pond Skim which included costumed skiers and riders attempting to cross the pond between the Disney and Nob Hill chairlifts near the Village Lodge base area, with live music, a pop-up tiki bar, and a snow beach viewing area to watch the action.
Pinkleball in Paradise tournament to raise funds for Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 10:00am
Event Date:
July 1, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fundraiser for Living Beyond Breast Cancer, "Pinkleball in Paradise" will be held at Tahoe Paradise Park July 1, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The national nonprofit connects all those affected by breast cancer with trusted information and a community of support.
Everyone is invited to play or come by and watch too. There is a raffle and a food truck, and a portion of the food truck sales will also go to the fundraiser.
LTUSD and LTCC working together to create a college-going community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 8:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As a community, South Lake Tahoe has fewer residents than most with a college degree, and administrations with Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) are working to address that.
During their joint board meetings this past week, the trustees heard from leadership the changes they have been implementing to meet their goal of having all local students graduate high school with college credits, and creating a college-going community.
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Earth Day 2023
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Earth Week Tahoe wraps up on Earth Day 2023! What better way to celebrate 53 years of Earth Day than to join us at Lake Tahoe Community College 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the South Tahoe Earth Day Festival?
Visit with artists at Earth Day Celebration at Marcus Ashley Gallery
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 7:11pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Marcus Ashley Gallery is hosting an Earth Day Celebration that will feature local artists Jon Paul, Malcolm Tibbetts, and Vicki Mathieu on Saturday, April 22.
Ten percent of all proceeds go to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
Prepare for a great time with signature cocktails, catering, and live music from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the gallery which is located in the Village Center, 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd Ste 23, South Lake Tahoe.
Please RSVP for the free event by calling 530-544-4278 or by visiting marcusashley.com
Clean Tahoe schedules $5 Dump Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 6:49pm
Event Date:
June 10, 2023 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's the day that many locals wait for - $5 Dump Day on June 10! An annual tradition in South Lake Tahoe, Community Cleanup Day allows residents to get rid of unwanted items for just $5 a carload, along with free dumping of mattresses, refrigerators, computers, and televisions. The cost is $10 for a truckload or for Nevada residents. No construction materials are allowed.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., vehicles can go through the line at South Tahoe Refuse, located at 2140 Ruth Avenue, South Lake Tahoe (yes, you could go through more than once).
Mural wall comes down as Tahoe Wellness Center expands into new space
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 4:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mural painted on the temporary walls at Tahoe Wellness Center (TWC) in South Lake Tahoe came down on Friday. People loved the art, disliked it, or ignored it, but it is now gone as TWC owner Cody Bass prepares to unveil the business expansion.
While the mural on the outside is gone, the same artist, MEAR ONE, is painting another on one full wall inside the cannabis dispensary.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks local food donors
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 2:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 1989, Bread & Broth has fed the food insecure in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community. Currently, Bread & Broth serves a hot and nutritious, full-course Monday Meal at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall and provides seconds and food “giveaway” bags containing groceries for the week. In addition, Bread & Broth provides a soup and simple entree through the Second Serving program at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church each Friday.
Column: Taking care of Tahoe this Earth Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:26am
While we may have to wait a little longer to see wildflowers throughout the Tahoe Basin, it feels like our mountain community is breathing a spring-filled sigh of relief. As the snow berms shrink and the lake continues to fill, nature’s rhythms are returning. The remarkable resilience that Lake Tahoe residents have shown through the toughest winter in more than 70 years is a testament to the grit and intrepid spirit that comes with living in Tahoe.
Tahoe Chamber cancels 2023 Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber has announced they are canceling this year's farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe. They cited the extremely wet conditions that continue from the record-breaking winter storms.
Column ~ Mind your medicine cabinet: Correct drug management saves lives
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 10:26am
Among high schoolers in the 12th grade, close to 2 in 10 reported using prescription medicine without a prescription. Two-thirds (66 percent) of teens who report abuse of prescription pain relievers are getting them from friends, family members, and acquaintances. While some teens abuse medicine to party and get high, many are using medicine to manage stress or regulate their lives.
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Healthy Forest Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 7:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Happy Earth Week and Happy Friday, Lake Tahoe! We’re so excited about tomorrow’s South Tahoe Earth Day Festival! Earth Week Tahoe continues with Healthy Forest Friday. Living in beautiful Lake Tahoe has many advantages, but we all must do our part to promote healthy forests and prepare for fire. Learn how to get prepared, get informed, and get involved by visiting takecaretahoe.org. While you’re there, you can also learn how to grow your own garden and explore Washoe history.
Coco Maliya ~ 1967 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:33pm
Coco Mailya was born in Sandpoint Idaho on 7/26/67 and passed away on 3/17/23.
Coco moved to South Lake Tahoe shortly after birth. She also lived in Georgetown, Calif. where she graduated high school. She lived in Hawaii for a short time and she always dreamed of going back as she felt like it was also her home though she always seemed to come back to her home at Lake Tahoe.
She started her massage therapy career over 25 years ago. She worked at Biospirit for years, she loved her co-workers and clients like family. She truly had the talent to heal people.
John D. Gillespie Celebration of Life
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:23pm
There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of John D. Gillespie on May 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
It will be held at the Carson Valley Country Club, 1029 Riverview Drive, Gardnerville, Nev.
Please come and share your stories and memories of this remarkable man.
Residents chime in on El Dorado County VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 5:31pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Supervisor Brooke Laine held a Vacation Home Rental (VHR) update meeting with El Dorado County staff Wednesday night in Meyers. On the agenda was a presentation from the county's VHR Program Manager, Brendan Ferry.
Laine said the meeting was to "start the conversation" as the county reviews the current ordinance and looks for possible updates.
Originally scheduled for a March Board of Supervisors' meeting but postponed due to heavy snow, Ferry gave attendees the same presentation he'll give to the board on May 2.
Lake Tahoe is For Lovers Festival coming to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 4:11pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The "Is For Lovers Festival" organizer Hawthorne Heights has announced the lineup for the Lake Tahoe stop on its multi-city music experience. They will be at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 24 with co-headliners Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, Anberlin, Hawthorne Heights, Plain White T's, Mom Jeans, Emery, Just Friends, and Bug Bath.
Besides Lake Tahoe, there is a festival in 2023 at Oahu, Hawaii; Denver, Colorado; Manteo, North Carolina; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Cincinnati, Ohio; Pelham, Tennessee; and Mansfield, Massachusetts.
Teddy Bear Parade at Diamond Valley School in Markleeville
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:31am
Event Date:
April 29, 2023 - 11:00am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Teddy Bear Parade 2023 will be held at Diamond Valley School in Marklerville on April 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate family, fun, fitness, and connectedness.
SCHEDULE:
11 am-2 pm - Visit local agency booths to collect resources, play, enjoy music, and make connections
11:30 am-12:00 pm - Kindermusik led by Annie for little ones and their parents.
11:30 am-2:00 pm - BBQ LUNCH provided by Alpine County Unified School District
1:00 pm PARADE - Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join the fun!
Free Fish & Game raffle following the parade.
Celebrate Earth Week in Tahoe with Trash-Free Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — In anticipation of Earth Day, locals and visitors are invited to take part in Trash-Free Thursday, one of a week-long series of themed days to ring in #EarthWeekTahoe.
As spring rolls in, 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, single-use plastics, and shattered sleds left on sidewalks, trails, and outdoor recreation spots. Tahoe lovers are encouraged to pitch in to Keep Tahoe Blue for Trash-Free Thursday with these self-paced and group activities.
Bridging divides and depolarizing workshop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 9:57am
Event Date:
May 11, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bridging Divides-El Dorado returns to the south shore for a hands-on, interactive bridging workshop on May 11 focusing on these skills:
- Listening, Looping, and Pivoting (skills that can be used in any conversation, but are especially useful among people with differing perspectives)
- "Humble Conversations" (acknowledging the potential weaknesses of our own perspectives)
- Depolarizing relationships with people on the other side
Wood cutting permits available May 1 on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 9:00am
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Dead and downed firewood cutting permits will be available starting Monday, May 1 on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. Forest officials stress that it is extremely important for firewood cutters to pay special attention to the terms and conditions of their permits.
Firewood permits cost $10 per cord with a two-cord minimum and a 10-cord maximum for the year. A cord is the amount of wood in a stack four feet wide by four feet high by eight feet in length. Permits are valid through Dec. 31, 2023.
South Tahoe High students compete in statewide National History Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 9:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ten South Tahoe High School students have spent the school year as part of the first National History Day Club at the school, spending many hours outside of the school day researching and creating historical projects on a wide variety of topics. Under the direction of history teacher Daniel Tirre, the students prepared for the National History Day competition held at Sacramento State University last weekend.
"These projects were very high quality and gave our students a chance to show off their academic abilities," said Tirre.
Tahoe Prosperity Center adds three new team members
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 1:54pm
The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) has hired three new team members to support regional community and economic development in the Tahoe Truckee region. The Board of Directors and staff were unanimous in their support for these outstanding new staff at the Tahoe Prosperity Center.
“There is so much important work to do in our region to improve our community by providing more local housing options for workers, accelerating high-speed broadband, and promoting economic diversification. These new TPC team members will excel in their respective roles,” stated Heidi Hill Drum, CEO.
Yosemite Climbing Association holding South Lake Tahoe fundraiser for stewardship events
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 1:08pm
Event Date:
June 4, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Yosemite Climbing Association, whose mission is to preserve the history of climbing and the lands we all love to recreate in, is holding a fundraiser on the South Shore on June 4.
Yosemite Climbing Association (YCA), a 501-c(3) nonprofit, creates community stewardship events through their nationwide "Facelift: Act Local" campaigns where they clean up trash and contribute to trails and climbing crags.
Roof collapse not enough to sideline Sidestreet Boutique for long
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 12:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barbara Parina remembers March 5, 2023, very well.
"The chandelier was swaying and there were cracking noises coming from the roof," said Barbara, the owner of South Lake Tahoe's Sidestreet Boutique. She knew it was more than nearby avalanche control cannons but was not exactly sure what was happening. She got the customers out and closed up.
At 10:58 p.m. that evening, the cameras showed her what was happening - the roof above Sidestreet Boutique collapsed and the sprinkler system cracked, sending massive amounts of water into the store.
