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Sorensen’s Hope Valley history program "The Big Bang" on 1980 bombing of Harveys
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 12:33pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2023 - 1:00pm
Sorensen’s Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. This new program includes a slide show, The Big Bang.
The incredible, true, and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler, and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino Lake Tahoe casino in August of 1980.
The 55-minute program is free and open to the public and will be inside the café at the Resort on CA Hwy 88.
Please call David at 760 920-8061 if you need more information.
Grow Your Own - Lake Tahoe community festivals around the lake
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 8:42am
Event Date:
June 3, 2023 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Slow Grow Tahoe for the inaugural Grow Your Own Garden Festival, a free community event in three locations around Lake Tahoe that celebrates the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high-elevation regions. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event has something for everyone.
The festivals will be held:
Friday, June 2 - 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s Tahoe City Field Station
Saturday, June 3 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Slow Food Lake Tahoe Gardens in Truckee
Summer Job Fair in South Lake Tahoe - students and businesses can still sign up
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 7:18am
Event Date:
May 10, 2023 - 6:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven (TLH) is hosting a Student Summer Job Fair on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (1100 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe). This will be a free one-stop shopping event where students can leave with a summer job!
There will be over 25 local businesses there, all looking for summer employees. TLH will help teens create a simple resume, complete applications, interview, and complete their work permits.
In just 2.5 hours, students can leave with their perfect summer job.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2023 - 9:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of April 3-April 9, 2023. 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 April 3 - April 9, 2023
4/3
01:23 DUI - Officer initiated activity at Motel 6, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.
Winter makes a "brief" return at Lake Tahoe to start off the week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2023 - 5:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another cold storm moves into the region Monday into Tuesday bringing gusty winds, significantly cooler temperatures, and
chances for rain and snow showers (sorry about the "s" word).
There is another Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe from 1 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said winds from the southwest are expected during this time - 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves on the lake will be 2 to 4 feet.
1950’s: Miracle in the mountains: How fundraising made Barton Health possible
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 9:15pm
This year Barton Health celebrates its 60-year history. Barton Memorial Hospital officially opened on November 23, 1963, which began with a culmination of community efforts to raise funds for and build a local healthcare facility, ensuring nearby and timely access to medical care.
49th Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance scheduled for August
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 5:17pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Aug 12 2023 .
August 11, 2023 (All day)
August 12, 2023 (All day)
The Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance roars into the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore August 11-12, 2023 to celebrate Boats of the 60s! Now in its 49th year, Concours is the most acclaimed and prestigious wooden and classic boat show in North America. Presented by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation (TYCF) and its perpetual partner, Tahoe Luxury Properties, Concours will be held at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood, Calif.
Taste of Gold at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 4:59pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2023 - 6:00pm
What is summer without an evening of local wine, beer, and food? Taste of Gold, the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Foundation’s popular annual fundraiser, is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, from 6-8 pm under the pines at LTCC’s beautiful mountain campus.
“This year’s event will be at a new venue under the trees to take advantage of the natural shade,” noted Nancy Harrison, LTCC Foundation Executive Director. “It will be near the Coyote Legacy Plaza next to the soccer field with comfortable seating to ensure attendees enjoy a relaxing and fun summer night out!”
Joint meeting scheduled for Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Lake Tahoe Community College trustees
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 4:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education is holding two special meetings this week, one of which is a joint meeting with the Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees.
On Monday, April 17, the meeting is a closed session with one agenda item, public employee performance evaluation for the superintendent. The meeting starts at 3 p.m. but is not open to the public and not available on Zoom.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested on multiple charges
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Saturday morning and has been booked into the El Dorado County Jail on multiple charges. Officer Simon with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) made a traffic stop on Stateline Avenue after seeing a vehicle that had a suspended registration.
Daughters of the American Revolution hosting free beginners Genealogy Workshop
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 3:06pm
The Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce a free Beginners Genealogy Workshop, to be held at the South Lake Tahoe Library on April 29, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about their family history and genealogy. Daughters of the American Revolution, a national organization dedicated to historical preservation, education, and patriotism, is excited to offer this workshop to members of the local community.
Fundraiser set up for South Lake Tahoe family who lost everything in house fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 2:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fire Tuesday night in South Lake Tahoe left a family of three and their two pets without a home, and without their belongings.
A fundraiser has been established for Annette Hutchinson, her son Phillip, her granddaughter Brianna and their two dogs Xena and Mo, to help them with their immediate needs as they search for a temporary home and start rebuilding their lives.
Douglas County community services director recognized with prestigious state award
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 1:54pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Community Services Director Scott Morgan was recently honored with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Nevada Recreation and Parks Society (NRPS). For only the second time in its 77-year history, NRPS awarded him the Dundee Award which was named after Dundee Jones who was a pillar of professionalism in the industry and the first Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Henderson.
Column: Breaking down the stigma of addiction
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:46pm
It’s likely you or someone close to you has been affected by addiction. In fact, one in seven Americans aged 12 or older reports experiencing a substance use disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Addiction is not a personal failing or something to be ashamed of; it’s a health condition that requires treatment just like other health conditions. Addiction, or substance use disorder (SUD), affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like drugs, alcohol, or medications.
Public invited to the Tahoe Parents Nursery School Open House
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:23pm
Event Date:
April 17, 2023 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 65 years, the Tahoe Parents Nursery School has served the South Lake Tahoe community as the only parent-participation nursery school.
This Monday, April 17, they are holding their annual Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their newest location, Lake Tahoe Community College’s Early Learning Center. They are adjacent to the Child Development Center.
Tahoe Parents Nursery School (TPNS) is an LTCC Child Development Program and is a parent-participation preschool program for children ages 3 and 4 years old.
Activities to do all week ahead of South Lake Tahoe's Earth Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated, leading to national legislation that continues to protect our natural resources. This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and Lake Tahoe is excited to celebrate with a week-long event starting on April 17 through April 22, 2023.
Daughters of the American Revolution hold Meet and Greet
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:06am
Event Date:
May 17, 2023 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), invites the public to a Meet and Greet on May 17, 2023.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District to hold public hearing on collective bargaining proposals
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 9:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will be holding a public hearing during its April 27 board meeting on labor negotiations in the 23/24 school year.
2022/23 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROPOSALS
El Dorado County Community Action Council seeks members
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 8:50pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Community Action Council currently has several member vacancies, including those within the Low-Income and Community Sector Membership categories. The Community Action Council is seeking to fill the member vacancies with individuals who can represent the interests and concerns of people and families with low incomes living in El Dorado County, with a special focus on housing, nutrition, and low-income program needs.
Tahoe Earth Week Challenge full of activities and information
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 8:42pm
The onset of spring also welcomes the return of annual Earth Week festivals and events that encourage communities to take care of Lake Tahoe.
On the North Shore, the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival will take place Saturday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village at Palisades Tahoe.
The South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.
El Dorado County Sheriff's calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 8:17pm
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 6 - April 12, 2023
4/6
00:37 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Vikingsholm, State Hwy 89, Tahoma. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
Flood Watch in place this weekend as temperatures warm up in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 7:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flood Watch for portions of California and western Nevada, including the greater Lake Tahoe area; Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra counties; Surprise Valley; the greater Reno, Carson City, Minden area; and Mineral and southern Lyon counties. The Watch is in place from 3 p.m. on Saturday to 7 a.m. Monday.
Drug Take Back Day on April 22 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22, 2023, and in South Lake Tahoe it will coincide with Earth Day at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) will have a booth at the Earth Day event. Bring expired, unwanted, and unused human and pet prescription medications and drop them off at their booth into secure bins. No syringes or sharps will be accepted.
Barton Health begins 60th anniversary celebration
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 1:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This year, Barton Health celebrates its 60th anniversary –– a rich history of community support, medical thought leadership, and steadfast commitment to caring for others. Reflecting on the past 60 years, each decade represents a significant milestone in the evolution of healthcare in our community, and each month through November, Barton will share decade-themed content and festivities to commemorate the journey of the health system.
Douglas County Commissioners decide changes to Lake Tahoe VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:49am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In search of a perfect, balanced ordinance for vacation home rentals in Douglas County, the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Advisory Board created a list of proposed changes and presented it to the County's planning commission, and on Monday, the County's Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a special meeting to discuss.
The LOST Bus team stops in South Lake Tahoe to help the community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 9:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - You may have seen a big blue school bus in South Lake Tahoe this week with the words LOST BUS painted on its sides. Inside is a group of young men from South Carolina, and friends, traveling the countryside in search of people who need help.
LOST, an acronym for Lending Our Services Traveling, establishes the basic vision of the project. They’re on a journey—rooted in service, inspired by adventure, and propelled by the hospitality of everyday Americans.
Learn how to be an advocate at free Soroptimist of South Lake Tahoe workshop
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 8:44pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) is launching a series of workshops to educate the South Lake Community on various topics impacting the status of women including wage discrepancy, equal access to healthcare, right to family leave, right to child care, equal funding for women sports (Title IX), and Advocacy 101.
Barton Health continues neurological care, welcomes expert to Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 2:27pm
Event Date:
April 16, 2023 - 1:00pm
Barton Health announced Natasa Dragicevic, MD, PhD, a board-certified neurologist has come to South Lake Tahoe to join Barton Neurology. Dr. Dragicevic offers care for a wide range of neurological disorders to the Lake Tahoe community at the new Barton Neurology office, located at 155 Hwy 50, Stateline, Nev.
Immerse Yourself in Nature with wildlife photographer Jared Manninen
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 1:57pm
Event Date:
April 25, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Jared Manninen, a California Naturalist and wildlife photographer, at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Tuesday, Apr. 25, at 5:30 p.m. He will be sharing tips, considerations, and stories about his experience participating in multiple Tahoe Big Years (both birds and wildflowers) that have been sponsored by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science.
Jared Manninen is a writer, photographer, outdoor enthusiast, and creator of the blog, Tahoe Trail Guide. You can also find him on his YouTube channel.
El Dorado County road maintenance crews begin tackling Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 1:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - After the epic winter of 2022-23, roads around Lake Tahoe have seen the effects with large potholes and crumbling pavement on many streets. Caltrans, the City of South Lake Tahoe, and El Dorado County all have roadways they are responsible for on the South Shore, and all have started their repair work.
House fire in South Lake Tahoe displaces family
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 10:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe home is a total loss after a Tuesday evening fire on Heather Lake Road.
At 11:23 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to the single-story home to find a fully developed fire. It was knocked down quickly but the damage had already been extensive.
Sorensen’s Resort history series continues with “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics”
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 7:42pm
Event Date:
April 16, 2023 - 1:00pm
Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley continues its local history series on Sunday, April 16 at 1 p.m. with a 50-minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics.”
Motorists will see single-lane closures on Kingsbury Grade as NDOT begins road work
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 2:51pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Single lane closures with travel delays will be in place on weekdays from April 13-28 on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) in Douglas County as the Nevada Department of Transportation repairs weather-related roadside erosion.
Beginning Thursday, April 13 through April 28, one lane will be closed on Kingsbury Grade five miles up from Foothill Road weekdays between 7 a.m.-5 p.m. While the majority of delays will be brief, motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute travel delays as traffic flaggers alternate directions of traffic through the work zone.
Concerns prompt joint letter to South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 2:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A joint letter from four local organizations to the South Lake Tahoe City Council and city management was sent Monday, stating concern about the possibility under discussion of more taxes, including a possible tax on empty homes and buildings and a raise on Tourist Occupancy Tax (TOT). They said more taxes could cause adverse consequences.
Supervisor Laine to hold public forum on El Dorado County Vacation Home Rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 2:09pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2023 - 5:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County District V Supervisor Brooke Laine is hosting a Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Public Forum on Wednesday, April 19 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 pm at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School, located at 1095 E. San Bernardino Ave in the Meyers area of South Lake Tahoe.
Laine will be updating the public with a presentation on the current status of the County's VHR program and receive questions and comments from citizens. This is an information-gathering meeting.
North Tahoe Community Alliance awards $515,000 for 2023 events including July 4 drone show
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 11:00am
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Funds generated by the businesses that voted to form the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (NLT-TBID) have been awarded in support of special events that will take place in the region in 2023. In total, $515,000 will contribute to events that bring the character and spirit of North Lake Tahoe to life for residents and visitors and support the local business community.
Special Olympics Plunge moved to May due to snow at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 10:36am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Special Olympics of Northern Nevada has moved the 2023 South Lake Tahoe Plunge into the lake to May 13. Due to the winter and vast amounts of snow still on the ground, Round Hill Pines could not safely host the event on April 22 as originally planned.
Jumping into Lake Tahoe at any time is cold, but with snow still lining the lake, and melting snow filling it up, it is even colder during winter and spring.
Foo Fighters add Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena to its 2023 tour
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 8:47am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Foo Fighters are heading to Lake Tahoe when they make a tour stop at the outdoor concert series at Harveys Tahoe on August 10 at 7 p.m. The multiple award-winning band just added stops on their 2023 tour with the South Shore benefitting from the addition as the band heads to the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco.
Prescribed burn operations to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 5:01am
If conditions remain favorable, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will resume prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are scheduled to burn hand piles on the East Shore beginning Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Ignitions typically begin around 10 a.m. and smoke will be present.
The two locations for operations this week:
Bon Pland Pile Burn - Nevada Division of Forestry
Tunnel Creek, south of Incline Village
Burn Type: Hand Piles
Total Acreage: 5.00
Planned Ignition: 04/11-13/2023
Mariposa Butterfly Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 9:49pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 07 2023 .
May 6, 2023 (All day)
Event Date:
May 7, 2023 (All day) The Annual Mariposa Butterfly Festival will be held the first Weekend in May beginning Saturday with a lively parade on Main Street in Downtown Mariposa where highways 140 and 49 meet. After the parade, drive or take the free bus to the Mariposa County Fairgrounds where you will be treated tp a Classic Car and Truck show, Jurassic Mariposa ( with giant Dinosaurs and tarantulas) Habitat row , Artisans showing off their latest creations, Skydiving, acrobatics, live music and great food. Oh I forgot, And then there are the thousands of butterflies you get to know.
Location
Mariposa County Fairgrounds
5007 Fairgrounds Road
Mariposa, CA 95338
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe’s clarity the best since 1980s, but is more needed to keep Tahoe blue?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 7:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - For the last five months of 2022, Lake Tahoe was the clearest it has been since the 1980s and much of that is due to the resurgence of the lake’s native zooplankton, said the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC).
TERC and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency released the annual report on lake clarity Monday, a report showing praise for the tiny zooplankton for providing a natural clean-up crew to help restore the lake’s famous blue waters.
South Lake Tahoe pothole plans laid out as temperatures rise
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 5:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If one hasn't been successful playing a game of DodgePothole this winter, then they have been successful in finding one of the hundreds of potholes along streets at Lake Tahoe. Several roads have been damaged from the impacts of the endless winter and its severe storms, and the City of South Lake Tahoe has laid out its road repair plan.
Raley's will not reopen its Stateline location in South Lake Tahoe due to damaged roof
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 1:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Raley's at Stateline will not be reopening, officials said Monday.
The store had announced previously their lease would expire on June 30 as management was unable to "come to an agreement with the landlord to extend after offering several collaborative solutions."
NDOT prepares for roadwork on US50, and State Routes 28 and 431 this summer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 12:33pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has a major project planned for US50 at Warrior Way this summer, along with the third season of a multi-year project to help preserve pavement on sections of State Routes 431 and 28 near Incline Village.
Work is expected to commence on the projects on May 1.
Two-vehicle collision near Bridal Veil Falls injures 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:54am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A head-on collision near Bridal Veil Falls west of Lake Tahoe injured 12 people Sunday afternoon.
At approximately 12:15 p.m., first responders were called to a two-vehicle collision just west of the falls on US50. Four people were transported by ambulance to Marshall Medical Center and UC Davis Medical Centers, one person was transported by REACH Air Medical Services Calstar 3 to Sutter Roseville Medical Center, and seven were treated and released on scene.
With a longer ski season this year, Ski California adds prizes to Mountain Safety Guide quiz
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:07am
The continuous snowfall that has allowed many Ski California member resorts to extend their winter season has also prompted the industry association to restart it's Mountain Safety Guide contest with the unveiling of a robust new prize package. Last month, two winners were selected live on the radio to receive unrestricted 2023-24 Ski California Gold Passes (valued at $3,750 each). To qualify, they had to read the Mountain Safety Guide and complete the quiz at the end with 80 percent or better accuracy.
Kudos: Former Tahoe resident hosts Bread & Broth dinner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 9:41am
“I grew up in South Lake Tahoe and received help from kind people in the community even when I felt that I should not receive it,” shared Tyler Shewbert. “Now that I am able to help others, I wanted to give back to the community by sponsoring a Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment.”
Currently living in the Bay area, Tyler and his wife had plans to drive to Tahoe on Sunday just to participate in his April 3rd sponsorship Monday Meal dinner. However, another snowstorm rolled through the Tahoe basin on Sunday canceling their travel plans much to their disappointment.
2nd annual Over The Edge at Harrah's Tahoe to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 8:55am
Event Date:
June 3, 2023 (All day)
STATELINE, Nev. - Rappellers will be going over the edge at Harrah's Tahoe on June 3, 2023, to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra. The 2nd annual Over the Edge is a way to be challenged and help raise funds for the group that has mentored youth since 1977.
There are different ways to participate - create a team, become a rappeler, donate, or become a sponsor. Each rappeller is required to fundraise a minimum of $1,000 by May 31. The earlier people register the sooner their name will go on the website to start getting donations.
After months of having snow in the forecast, clear and sunny week for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 7:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pleasant spring weather will prevail through Monday as high pressure continues to amplify over the western US. An upper-level trough currently situated over the Gulf of Alaska will shift, with another ridge developing behind the trough on Friday, which will favor a gradual warming trend into the weekend. Right now the early models are showing signals of another round of cooler and unsettled weather early next week.
But in the meantime, enjoy pleasant temperatures around Lake Tahoe in the coming week, though it will get windy at times.
Tips for living in harmony with our wild neighbors as they begin their spring search for food
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 2:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As wildlife around Lake Tahoe start to come out now that spring is finally here, humans need to be aware as they are searching for food sources.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, South Tahoe Refuse, Clean Tahoe, and Supervisor Brooke Laine have joined together with the help of Leona Allen to disseminate information about coexisting with local wildlife.
The search for food and get wildlife into trouble unless humans learn how to behave, said Leona.
