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Work underway on new South Lake Tahoe project

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For decades the corner housed a tire shop, most recently Lilly's Tire Service, and now that same corner is the Q-Zone Redevelopment Project area. The project area encompasses 2629 and 2635 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.

El Dorado County Supervisors to hold meeting in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will hold their next meeting in the South Lake Tahoe City Council chambers, with part of their agenda including a joint meeting with the City Council.

On Tuesday, October 15, the supervisors meeting will start at 9 a.m., with the joint City Council meeting at 11 a.m.

On the BOS side, the Meyers Advisory Council (MAC) will file its annual report, and there will be feedback and/or direction to the Meyers Advisory Council, if necessary.

Letter: There are big differences in candidates for Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace

Dear Editor; Our community deserves a judge with applicable legal and courtroom experience to ensure its safety, as well as the rights of litigants and crime victims.

In 2023, I and two other applicants, including my current election opponent, provided detailed applications and lengthy public interviews with the Douglas County Commissioners to be appointed Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace. The Commissioners unanimously selected me as the most qualified applicant.

Letter: Measure U Is Not Cheap

Dear, Editor; At the risk of sounding like I am not supporting well-maintained schools for our students, I would like to point out discrepancies I have found in Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) ballot language for Measure U as well as to refute some of the misinformation swirling around in several letters supporting the Measure, and the view that, of course, you must vote for it, because it is cheap.

Letter: I support David Jinkens

Dear Editor, I support David Jinkens and want to emphasize his invaluable contributions to the South Lake Tahoe community and his experience as city manager. David is an excellent choice as a potential city council member. Although I no longer reside in South Lake Tahoe after 55 years, I maintain property ownership and have family and friends living there. David Jinkens would make an excellent city council member for South Lake Tahoe.

I hope you vote for David Jinkens. He will work hard for you to improve the quality of life in the city of South Lake Tahoe.

Letter: It is still not the time for Measure N

Dear Citizens of South Lake Tahoe, This is my fourth and last letter to you, the citizens of South Lake Tahoe, until next year. It is my opinion alone as your elected representative and is not the official opinion of the city council. 

Tahoe Transportation District open public comment period on Short Range Transit

The Tahoe Transportation District has officially opened the public comment period for its Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP), and they are inviting the community to provide input on the initiative. The SRTP sets the vision for the region’s transit services over the next five years, with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and efficiency.

The public comment period runs until December 4, 2024. They are seeking input from residents, commuters, and stakeholders throughout the Tahoe Basin to ensure the plan reflects the needs of the community.

Delays expected on SR28 between Kings Beach and Tahoe City for Broadband Project

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.

The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed internet into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.

Utility work and paving operations with one-way traffic control are scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:

Homewood Ski Resort announces they will not open for the 24/25 season

HOMEWOOD, Calif. - In a letter shared on their website and social media, owners of Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) announced they will be unable to open for the 24/25 season for financial reasons, but the community says it is more than that.

In May 2024, HMR submitted an application to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) for what they say were minor revisions to the 2011 approved Master Plan. On Sept. 25, the TRPA Planning Committee heard a proposal that revises that plan and changed the language of the Community Access Plan.

500 7th and 8th graders take a journey into Tahoe’s environment aboard the MS Dixie

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Over two inspiring days, 500 students from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s seventh and eighth grades embarked on an unforgettable educational adventure aboard the M.S. Dixie paddleboat, exploring the vital importance of water and environmental stewardship with the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC).

Tahoe grading and digging season ends October 15

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is reminding residents and contractors that the annual grading and digging season for permitted projects will end on Tuesday, October 15. All construction sites must be winterized through the wettest part of the year to protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity. Grading season in the Tahoe Basin runs from May 1 to October 15 every year.

The long-standing requirement helps prevent sediment from washing into stormwater systems and the lake and prevents soil compaction and disturbance during the wettest months.

South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District special board meeting

Event Date: 
October 17, 2024 - 1:00pm

South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District
Special Board of Directors Meeting
Forest Suites Resort (Tallac Room)
1:00 pm, Thursday Oct 17th, 2024

Call to Order
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and Staff
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)

AGENDA

Discussion/Possible Action

Action: TID Bi-Law Changes

Discussion: Upcoming TID Elections

Board Member Comments
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
Next Meeting: Nov 21, 2024. Discussion on Location Possibilities
Adjournment

Letter: Vote for Dave Jinkens

Dear Editor, I have known Dave Jinkens for many years. I was on the City Council when he was originally hired as our city manager. He truly cares about our community and the City Of South Lake Tahoe. He does his homework and provides workable answers. He’s exceptionally good at multitasking.

I look forward to his election on our South Lake Tahoe City Council. Vote for Dave Jinkens this November.

Thank you.
Tom Davis

Little Norway no more - demolished as new owners make plans

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What was known as Little Norway for decades is now a thing of the past. Situated along US50 near the top of Echo Summit, Little Norway was a bar and restaurant, a Greyhound bus stop, and a popular apres-ski spot. It was originally established as a post office in 1961.

Over the years, there were three damaging fires at Little Norway, in 1967, 1988, and 1991. The 1988 fire was determined to be arson.

Tahoe Tip Off features women's basketball with University of Nevada and University of Colorado

Event Date: 
November 12, 2024 - 7:00pm

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The first NCAA women's basketball game to be played at Lake Tahoe will take place on November 12 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The University of Nevada Wolfpack will take on the University of Colorado Buffaloes.

Game time is 7 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Tahoe Tip Off at Ticketmaster and the Tahoe Blue box office.

Local donations from 2024 American Century Championship now total $124,000

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Twenty-six area non-profit organizations were awarded $75,000 from the American Century Championship held this past summer. This brings the total donations from the tournament to local organizations to $124,000. The checks were handed out Thursday during the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) board meeting.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.

September 23 - October 6, 2024

9/23

08:32 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Stockton Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.

Boil Water Advisory has been lifted in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The boil water advisory for the South Lake Tahoe residents on the Heavenly mountainside of Pioneer Trail between Ski Run Blvd. and Fern Road has been lifted. The tap water is safe to drink.

The South Tahoe Public Utility District collected additional water samples within the affected area on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Chlorine levels were normal and there were no bacteria, just as the results were from the October 8 testing.

South Tahoe High Golf Team heads to NIAA 3A State Tournament

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Girls Golf Team ended their season on a high note, and will be heading to Dayton, Nevada Oct. 15-16 for the NIAA 3A State Tournament.

The STHS team held their final tournament against Fallon at Lake Tahoe Golf Course on Oct. 8, with all six girls having their best rounds of the season to solidify their trip to State. The winner of the tournament was going so everything was on the line. The two best rounds for STHS were had by Carly Cox (89) and Piper Arnold (91).

Free workshop for residents to learn about 2025 Medicare plan choices in El Dorado County

Event Date: 
October 25, 2024 - 9:30am

(PLACERVILLE, CA) - A free, one-hour virtual workshop to help Medicare recipients understand drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans available in El Dorado County in 2025 is scheduled for Friday, October 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The workshop is open to the public and will be held via Zoom and there will be help sessions at all county libraries.
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A one-hour question-and-answer period will follow the workshop. The workshop is presented by the El Dorado County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).

Public-private partnerships prevail in preserving the historic Hellman-Ehman Mansion

Over a few weeks in September, California State Park maintenance staff from across the state gathered for a training class on historic roof repair and plaster restoration at Sugar Pine Point State Park. The goal of the class was two parts: restoring a historic landmark and teaching the next generation of skilled restoration professionals.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue shows Tahoe Valley students importance of fire safety/education

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A team from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) has been at Tahoe Valley Elementary School this week as part of Fire Prevention Month.

SLTFR was awarded a grant from the Parasol Foundation to purchase an inflatable home that students go through and learn about being fire-safe and what to happen in the case of a home fire.

"We are really happy to do this again," said STLFR Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief Kim George.

Letter: Why I am running for Lake Tahoe Unified School Board Area 3

My name is Fabian Carballo and I am running for Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Area 3. I was a public high school teacher for 19 years before I landed my dream job as a History and Political Science Professor at Lake Tahoe Community College. When I moved here, I embraced the community and I was embraced by this beautiful place and the people who live here.

First residents move into Sugar Pine Village in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first phase of Sugar Pine Village in South Lake Tahoe is now complete, with the first residents moving in this week. There are 68 units in three buildings in this first group, two of them on Tata Lane, and the other fronting Lake Tahoe Blvd. When all is done there will have been four phases and 248 affordable housing units completed.

The affordable multifamily housing project is located on state-owned surplus land at 1888 Lake Tahoe Blvd. and 1029 Tata Lane in the Y area.

Continue precautionary boil advisory though first round of water quality results are clean

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A precautionary boil water advisory remains in

Letter: I am with David Jinkens

I would vote for David Jinkens if I could. The choice is clear as a 52-year resident, father of two, business owner for 40 years, former STPUD director (89to93), and an involved citizen. In 2007 the world was going through a great recession, so things were beyond the reach of the city council and city manager. I don't know about Rachel C. (in an opinion piece on Wednesday) but I went through eminent domain in 1989 and I wish David Jinkens was the city manager then.

I could use all the noun modifiers in the dictionary to describe Dave, but he is the best choice for the city council.

$13K raised for Smaine Fund during Stio 5 Point Film Festival at AleWorX at the Y

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A successful fundraiser was recently held for the Smaine Fund at Lake Tahoe AleworX and Cocktail Corner. A total of $13,000 was raised for the fund named for the late Kyle Smaine, a local champion halfpipe skier who died in an avalanche in Japan in January 2023.

AleWorX hosted the Stio 5 Point Film Festival on September 28. A portion of the evening's proceeds were donated to the Fund along with money raised in a raffle that featured some great prizes donated by the community. Also fueling the Smaine Fund were the sales of Smaine Fund/AleWorX 4-packs of beer.

Recipe of the Week: Grilled Cabbage Steaks

Cabbage is indeed an underrated vegetable, but it’s incredibly versatile and nutritious! Cost-effective and easily available year-round, cabbages are a healthy green that deserves more attention for being delicious and nutritious. No matter what the occasion, cabbage will amp up the texture, flavor, and color of every meal.

Grilled Cabbage Steaks

Signage at old Motel 6 property shows plans for restoration of 31 acre acquisition

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) has placed signals at their newest acquired property in South Lake Tahoe, showing the Upper Truckee Marsh that will be restored once Motel 6 and the old Carrows are demolished next year.

Upcoming ‘Business Walks’ around Lake Tahoe to give local businesses a voice - volunteers needed

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Prosperity Center will conduct volunteer community walks next week to visit businesses around Lake Tahoe to gauge the region’s business and community needs. These walks will include volunteers walking into businesses to ask ten questions and will take place between Oct. 15 – Oct. 17 in person throughout the entire Tahoe Basin. All results from the surveys will be available to the public.

Letter: The Real David Jinkens

As a longtime resident of South Lake Tahoe, I find it very concerning that former city manager David Jinkens is running for City Council.

During this campaign, David Jinkens has continually touted his experience as a city manager. He has stated that his experience is one of the reasons the voters should elect him. However, he rarely shares any tangible accomplishments during this time. And our local media seems to have failed to ask about this same experience. Let’s take a closer look at the experience David Jinkens thinks deserves your vote.

2024 Wreaths Across America ceremony planned for South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
December 14, 2024 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Daughters of the American Revolution, Lake Tahoe Chapter, will be sponsoring the annual 2024 Wreaths Across America Ceremony honoring active military personnel, veterans, and first responders at Happy Homestead Cemetery, 1261 Johnson Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10 a.m.

Letter: Support Measure U and Proposition 13

When considering your vote on Measure U, please remember how we benefit from Proposition 13. What does the 1978 California property tax limitation law have to do with our local school facility bond measure? Prop 13 keeps our taxes lower by limiting residential property tax assessment to one percent of the actual purchase price and then keeping annual tax increases at two percent per year after that. Our local property taxes on average are much lower than other states around the country.

Tahoe History Talk to feature “Glenbrook - from Timber to Tourism”

Event Date: 
October 15, 2024 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society (LTHS) is hosting its next Tahoe History Talk on Tuesday, October 15 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Museum Complex.

The guest speaker is Susan Magee Clemons, president of the Glenbrook Historical Society whose mission is to preserve, promote, and communicate the history and heritage of Glenbrook, Nevada.

Susan's presentation, “Glenbrook—from Timber to Tourism,” will include a slideshow of Glenbrook, then and now.

Lake Tahoe fuels reduction mastication work underway this week near Golden Bear Trail

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue through this fall, conditions and weather permitting. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will be masticating around the Golden Bear neighborhood this week beginning Oct. 8, 2024.

Boil water notice issued for Heavenly area of South Lake Tahoe

7PM Update: A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for residents on the Heavenly mountainside of Pioneer Trail between Ski Run Blvd and Fern Road. The boil water advisory is issued out of an abundance of caution and is expected to be resolved within 48 hours.

Impacted households should only use tap water that has been boiled vigorously for one minute or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution to avoid stomach or intestinal illness. Tap water may still be used for bathing, hand washing, and laundry.

South Tahoe PUD to host public meeting on Recycled Water Strategic Plan

Event Date: 
October 24, 2024 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is developing a Recycled Water Strategic Plan to analyze options and establish a roadmap for managing recycled water in the future. Attend the public meeting to learn about the outcomes and ask questions. The meeting will be on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in South Tahoe Public Utility District’s Board Room, located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive.

Kudos: Azul Latin Kitchen partners with Bread & Broth for 2024

Bread & Broth is extremely grateful to be the non-profit charity organization selected by the Azul Latin Kitchen team members to be its charity fundraising partner for 2024.

As the benefiting organization, Bread & Broth will receive funds raised by Azul Latin Kitchen through sales of selected menu items and a special fundraising event in November.

Letter: Lake Tahoe Community - Please Vote Yes on U

Dear Residents, Please Vote Yes on Measure U! Measure U is a Lake Tahoe School District Bond earmarked for facilities at our schools.

You may be as “uninformed” as I was a week ago about U. A similar bond was on our ballot two years ago, but it did not pass with the 55 percent required, by very few votes. Our school facilities are crumbling, and many of the classrooms are in temporary buildings and have been for 20 years.

Letter: DCSD kids deserve more than mediocrity

Douglas County Citizens, It has become increasingly obvious that Trustee Doug Englekirk is no longer a person we can trust to carry out the business of the Douglas County School District (DCSD.) Not because of his beliefs or ideas on what he thinks is best for our kids, but because by his own admission at recent debates and legal proceedings, he simply doesn’t have the time that is required of a trustee to perform the business of the DCSD.

Did You Know from TASK: October is Substance Use Prevention Month

The Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids provides a monthly "Did You Know" column that covers subjects local parents, families, and residents will find useful. This month, the focus is on Substance Use Prevention Month.

DID YOU KNOW that Prevention strengthens protective factors and reduces risk factors in individuals, families, schools, communities, and society?

DID YOU KNOW that Prevention helps us get ahead of substance use and mental health challenges so that youth, families, and communities can thrive?

Douglas County School District holds Lake Tahoe meeting Tuesday

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Tuesday, October 8 meeting of the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board of Trustees will be held at Whittell High School, starting at 4 p.m.

On the agenda:

Sean Ryan will give a presentation on Zephyr Cove Elementary School and George Whittell High School, where he is the Principal.

Dog Town Rescue Shoe Drive!

Event Date: 
October 12, 2024 - 11:00am

Join Dog Town this Saturday, October 12th at the Carson City PetCo (911 Topsy Lane) for a shoe collection to benefit the less fortunate.
Bring your gently worn shoes (mens, womens, and kids) to our adoption event and help us make a difference!

Come by and meet our dogs, we've got free gift bags for the first 10 people (accompanied by their dog) and fun dog-themed raffle baskets.

For more info, please email: dogtownmutts@gmail.com

South Tahoe Public Utility District holding Board Candidate Forum

Event Date: 
October 23, 2024 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Please join the South Tahoe Public Utility District for a Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 23, at 6 p.m. in the District Board Room.

The Forum is open to the public and is an opportunity for the community to hear statements from each of the four candidates running for one of two seats on November 5: Chris Cefalu, Seth Dallob, Joel Henderson, and Kelly Sheehan.

Each candidate will provide an opening statement, answer questions posed by the audience and then provide a closing statement. The Forum is anticipated to last approximately two hours.

Free Plant-Based Seminar and Tasting Event at Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church

Event Date: 
October 26, 2024 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church will present a Plant-Based Seminar and Tasting Event in the church Family room on Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no charge for the Event, however, an opportunity to donate to the Deacon’s Fund will be offered.

John Legend stops by Lake Tahoe on his "A Legendary Christmas Tour"

Event Date: 
December 6, 2024 - 7:00pm

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Singer-songwriter John Legend is heading to Lake Tahoe on December 6 for a stop on his "A Legendary Christmas" tour at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The "magical" tour will include soulful holiday classics and festive performances.

Understory burning resumes at Sugar Pine Point

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program continues this week on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore. If conditions and weather are favorable, California State Parks will resume understory burning at Sugar Pine Point State Park.

MISERY, a play based on the novel by Stephen King

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 27 2024 .
October 25, 2024 (All day)
Event Date: 
October 26, 2024 (All day)
Event Date: 
October 27, 2024 (All day)

Black Ice Theatre Co. and Carson Valley Community Theatre (CVCT) are joining together to present “Misery” a play based on the novel by Stephen King. Black Ice Theatre Co. is based in South Lake Tahoe, and was founded in order to engage audiences through fresh and daring plays that explore themes that are both vital to the modern moment and timeless representations of the human experience. “Misery” will be a departure from the CVCT regular productions, and create a new “Immersive” experience to the audience.

Location

CVIC Hall
1604 Esmeralda Ave Minden, NV
United States

Heavy metal band Stryper brings 40th Anniversary Tour to Harrah's Tahoe

Event Date: 
October 25, 2024 - 7:00pm

Rock icons Stryper are gearing up for their explosive 40th Anniversary Tour, with a stop in the South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe on October 25.

Tahoe Knight Monsters announce training camp roster as camp gets underway

STATELINE, NV – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, ECHL Affiliate of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, and the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights announced the 2024 Training Camp Roster today.

PTO- Professional Tryout
TO- Tryout

Forwards

Blake Christensen
Adam Robbins
Anthony Collins
Logan Nelson
Troy Loggins
Shane Bull
Luke Adam
Cal Kiefiuk
Jacob McGrew
C.J. Hayes (PTO)
Tyler Ho (TO)
Adam Pitters (TO)
Justin Kelley (TO)
Tyler Dill (TO)

Defenders

Nate Kallen
Brennan Kapcheck
Brandon Tabakin
Ryan Orgel
Jeff Solow
Jake Johnson
Elijah Vilio

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