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.
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.
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed $75,000 to 26 South Tahoe/Douglas County area non-profits
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.
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.
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.
Left to right: Leya, Maya, Carly, Piper, Josie, and Xai with Coach Russell
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).
(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).
Photo from Heidi Doyle, Sierra State Parks Foundation and Richard Barry, District Maintenance Chief III, Channel Coast District
News Release
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.
Different messages and activities in each room of the inflated house donated by Parasol Foundati
By Paula Peterson
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo from CTC of Motel 6 and the Upper Truckee River
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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 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.
Left to right: Elena Kangas, Kim Turner, Kole Hoffman, Ricardo Cuevas.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Black Ice Theatre Co. and Carson Valley Community Theatre (CVCT)
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.
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
View of Lake Tahoe from Heavenly on 10/4/24. Photo by STN
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High-pressure buckles and breaks down over the next couple of days as weak shortwaves sweep through the Sierra and western Nevada. For the most part, warm and dry conditions prevail, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
There is high confidence for winds to ramp up for the end of the week with wind gusts in the 25-35 mph range. While cooling temperatures will allow for higher daytime humidity values, keep an eye on the end of the week for possible fire weather concerns.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - As the 133,171 registered voters in El Dorado County prepare to cast a ballot for the November 5 election, work is being done behind the scenes to ensure a quick and transparent process.
This year, the county's elections office changed locations, from the County Government Center in Placerville to a County building in Shingle Springs at 3883 Ponderosa Road. The new location is newer, with large windows, and plenty of space for processing ballots, and it provides an easy way for the public to watch the tabulation of ballots.
Nonna K. Katzenstein (nee Klinghardt) was born in Harbin, China, on January 30, 1926. She died on September 13, 2024, in South Lake Tahoe at the age of 98.
Nonna was born in Harbin, China after her parents had emigrated from Siberia to China after the Russian Revolution. Education was important to her family and at the age of nine, she attended St. Francis boarding school in Cheefoo, China for seven years. There she learned English since Russian was her native language. When WW II broke out in 1941, her school closed and she returned to Shanghai to live with her family.
Rep. Kevin Kiley with Sandra Santane, owner of Cuppa Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Congressman Kevin Kiley was on the South Shore this week for a few events and spent time with South Lake Tahoe business owners to hear about their situations and concerns.
He visited with the owners of Alpine Carpets and Borges Chiropractic before a stop at Cuppa Tahoe where he chatted with owner Sandra Santane.
Santane said small businesses are the backbone of a community, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep a thriving business with rising costs of supplies and insurance.
The ATPCIC had Richard Peter's tombstone restored and fence repaired
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe Library program will be held on October 22 at 5:30 p.m. Cemetery Tales: The Families of the Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery will be presented by Melissa Trader of the Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery Improvement Committee (ATPCIC).
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini golf course, Tipsy Putt, will be teaming up with the Sierra Child & Family Services to give back to South Lake Tahoe’s community. Each Sunday in October, Tipsy Putt will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini golf purchased.
Tipsy Putt’s one-of-a-kind mini golf course encourages camaraderie
and a chance to bond with fellow civic-minded citizens over the needs
of our community. Guests can learn from the Sierra Child & Family
Services representatives how their efforts meet the challenges of their
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The first full day at the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival was a hit, and there is still a lot in store for Sunday.
FREE Event - Local Lens Spotlight Sunday @ 3:15 p.m.
These are the stories of our community, told by those who live in it. Join some of our local filmmakers after the screening for a community-based Question-and-answer session to get even closer to the action!
Panel - Breaking the Echo Chamber: What it Takes to Change Your Mind Sunday @ 1:00 p.m.
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Members of the community are coming together to find peace, solace, and connection amidst nature’s tranquility at the first Health in Community, a women's grief retreat, from Tuesday, November 12 to Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Zephyr Cove, Nevada at Camp Galilee.
Nicole Gordon is hosting the event with Shannon Leibel leading gentle yoga and breathwork.
This retreat is for women who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
As I write this letter of gratitude, we want to thank so many people. First, we must thank our County Supervisor, Brooke Laine, for her enduring tenacity every year in ensuring we have golf carts and security for our parade. Jeanette Riva, thank you for reaching out to the community and getting our convertible cars for our royalty and for our admin to ride in for our parade. Without these two women, we would be overwhelmed and South Tahoe High School (STHS) would be unable to have such a successful parade. Thank you both so much.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce is holding a speed-dating style forum for those running for city council and other boards on Wednesday, October 9 at 6 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College Aspen/board room.
This fun, informative format has been well-received in the past as it allows the public to speak directly with the candidates.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Learning Haven is hosting their next event on Wednesday, October 9 from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. For October, it is a Winter Student Job Fair!
The event is being held at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, 1100 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe.
Bob Burns and the book he wrote about the Olympic Trials at Echo Summit.
By Paula Peterson
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 1968, the three-year-old City of South Lake Tahoe played an important role in what was to become known as the greatest Olympic games for American track and field athletes of all time.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - With almost 64,000 acres, Desolation Wilderness is a large recreation area straddling the Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit on the west side of Lake Tahoe.
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Little Norway no more - demolished as new owners make plans
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 12:55pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 12:01pmLAKE 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
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 9:39pmLake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed $75,000 to 26 South Tahoe/Douglas County area non-profits
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
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 9:20pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 3:15pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 1:07pmLeft to right: Leya, Maya, Carly, Piper, Josie, and Xai with Coach Russell
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
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:24pm(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
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:07pmPhoto from Heidi Doyle, Sierra State Parks Foundation and Richard Barry, District Maintenance Chief III, Channel Coast District
Photo from Heidi Doyle, Sierra State Parks Foundation and Richard Barry, District Maintenance Chief III, Channel Coast District
Photo from Heidi Doyle, Sierra State Parks Foundation and Richard Barry, District Maintenance Chief III, Channel Coast District
Photo from Heidi Doyle, Sierra State Parks Foundation and Richard Barry, District Maintenance Chief III, Channel Coast District
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
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:34amKim George speaks to Ms. Whitson's class.
L-R: Leo Gebhardt, Kevin Vankirk, and Dustin Winter
Kim George explaining smoke detectors to the students inside the "home's" living room.
Students going through Mr. Smoke as the smoke detectors are going off.
The inflatable home SLTFR uses for demonstrations
Gebhardt answers the students' questions
Gebhardt and George talk to Ms. Whitson's 1st/2nd combo class.
Vankirk and Winter show the students the different parts of the fire engine
Gebhardt answers the students' questions
Different messages and activities in each room of the inflated house donated by Parasol Foundation
Different messages and activities in each room of the inflated house donated by Parasol Foundati
Different messages and activities in each room of the inflated house donated by Parasol Foundati
Different messages and activities in each room of the inflated house donated by Parasol Foundati
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
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 9:18amMy 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
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 8:52pmThe kitchen in one of the completed ADA units.
The living room in one of the completed two-bedroom units
One of the bedrooms in a completed two-bedroom unit
One of the Phase 2 buildings
Common areas of Phase 1's East Village
Playground almost ready to open!
Third building now open for residents.
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
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 7:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A precautionary boil water advisory remains in
Letter: I am with David Jinkens
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 3:41pmI 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
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 3:05pmTress & Emma Genasci, Jenn Eddy, Jason Williams, Luca Genasci, RJ Vargas, Jenna Smaine, Brian Walker
Stio 5 Point Film Festival at AleWorX at the Y
Stio 5 Point Film Festival at AleWorX at the Y
Stio 5 Point Film Festival at AleWorX at the Y
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
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 12:24pmCabbage 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
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 9:48amSign in front of old Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe. Photo by STN.
Chainlink fence could be up for one more year. Photo by STN.
Photo from CTC of Motel 6 and the Upper Truckee River
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
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 7:46amLAKE 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
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 6:00amAs 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
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 5:30amSOUTH 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
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 5:01amWhen 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”
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2024 - 10:01pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2024 - 7:57pmLAKE 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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2024 - 3:36pm7PM 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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2024 - 1:57pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2024 - 8:29amLeft to right: Elena Kangas, Kim Turner, Kole Hoffman, Ricardo Cuevas.
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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2024 - 8:18amDear 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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2024 - 8:15amDouglas 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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2024 - 5:01amThe 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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 5:21pmZEPHYR 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!
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 3:44pmJoin 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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 11:40amSOUTH 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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 11:36amSOUTH 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"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 11:28amLAKE 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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 11:03amLAKE 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 10:15amBlack 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.
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Heavy metal band Stryper brings 40th Anniversary Tour to Harrah's Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 10:08amRock 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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/07/2024 - 9:42amSTATELINE, 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
Temperatures could be closer to normal by the end of the week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2024 - 8:08pmView of Lake Tahoe from Heavenly on 10/4/24. Photo by STN
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High-pressure buckles and breaks down over the next couple of days as weak shortwaves sweep through the Sierra and western Nevada. For the most part, warm and dry conditions prevail, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
There is high confidence for winds to ramp up for the end of the week with wind gusts in the 25-35 mph range. While cooling temperatures will allow for higher daytime humidity values, keep an eye on the end of the week for possible fire weather concerns.
El Dorado County elections office moves, improving public access
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2024 - 12:30pmThe public can look through the glass window that is labeled with the part of the process being observed.
Stanchions are placed in the offices so people can walk by and observe every area (no ballots are in this room)
The doors the ballots enter the building through.
Stop number two when ballots go into tubs.
The sorting area.
Audit paperwork for the ballot counting process
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - As the 133,171 registered voters in El Dorado County prepare to cast a ballot for the November 5 election, work is being done behind the scenes to ensure a quick and transparent process.
This year, the county's elections office changed locations, from the County Government Center in Placerville to a County building in Shingle Springs at 3883 Ponderosa Road. The new location is newer, with large windows, and plenty of space for processing ballots, and it provides an easy way for the public to watch the tabulation of ballots.
Nonna K. Katzenstein `~ 1926 - 2024
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:43amNonna K. Katzenstein (nee Klinghardt) was born in Harbin, China, on January 30, 1926. She died on September 13, 2024, in South Lake Tahoe at the age of 98.
Nonna was born in Harbin, China after her parents had emigrated from Siberia to China after the Russian Revolution. Education was important to her family and at the age of nine, she attended St. Francis boarding school in Cheefoo, China for seven years. There she learned English since Russian was her native language. When WW II broke out in 1941, her school closed and she returned to Shanghai to live with her family.
Congressman Kiley stops at South Lake Tahoe businesses to hear concerns
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:17amRep. Kevin Kiley with Sandra Santane, owner of Cuppa Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Congressman Kevin Kiley was on the South Shore this week for a few events and spent time with South Lake Tahoe business owners to hear about their situations and concerns.
He visited with the owners of Alpine Carpets and Borges Chiropractic before a stop at Cuppa Tahoe where he chatted with owner Sandra Santane.
Santane said small businesses are the backbone of a community, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep a thriving business with rising costs of supplies and insurance.
Friends of the Library hosting talk on the Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2024 - 9:35amThe ATPCIC had Richard Peter's tombstone restored and fence repaired
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe Library program will be held on October 22 at 5:30 p.m. Cemetery Tales: The Families of the Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery will be presented by Melissa Trader of the Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery Improvement Committee (ATPCIC).
Tipsy Putt's Sunday FUNDdays in October to raise money for Sierra Child & Family Services
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2024 - 9:20amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini golf course, Tipsy Putt, will be teaming up with the Sierra Child & Family Services to give back to South Lake Tahoe’s community. Each Sunday in October, Tipsy Putt will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini golf purchased.
Tipsy Putt’s one-of-a-kind mini golf course encourages camaraderie
and a chance to bond with fellow civic-minded citizens over the needs
of our community. Guests can learn from the Sierra Child & Family
Services representatives how their efforts meet the challenges of their
How to Festival: Still lots to see Sunday at Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2024 - 9:57pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The first full day at the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival was a hit, and there is still a lot in store for Sunday.
FREE Event - Local Lens Spotlight Sunday @ 3:15 p.m.
These are the stories of our community, told by those who live in it. Join some of our local filmmakers after the screening for a community-based Question-and-answer session to get even closer to the action!
Panel - Breaking the Echo Chamber: What it Takes to Change Your Mind Sunday @ 1:00 p.m.
Health in Community - Women's Grief Retreat planned for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2024 - 9:25pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Members of the community are coming together to find peace, solace, and connection amidst nature’s tranquility at the first Health in Community, a women's grief retreat, from Tuesday, November 12 to Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Zephyr Cove, Nevada at Camp Galilee.
Nicole Gordon is hosting the event with Shannon Leibel leading gentle yoga and breathwork.
This retreat is for women who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Kudos: South Tahoe High School thanks the community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2024 - 8:05pmPhoto by South Tahoe Now.
Photo by South Tahoe Now.
Photo by South Tahoe Now.
Photo by South Tahoe Now.
Photo by South Tahoe Now.
Photo by South Tahoe Now.
Photo by South Tahoe Now.
Photo by South Tahoe Now.
Photo by South Tahoe Now.
Photo by South Tahoe Now.
As I write this letter of gratitude, we want to thank so many people. First, we must thank our County Supervisor, Brooke Laine, for her enduring tenacity every year in ensuring we have golf carts and security for our parade. Jeanette Riva, thank you for reaching out to the community and getting our convertible cars for our royalty and for our admin to ride in for our parade. Without these two women, we would be overwhelmed and South Tahoe High School (STHS) would be unable to have such a successful parade. Thank you both so much.
South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce holding candidates forum
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2024 - 7:35pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce is holding a speed-dating style forum for those running for city council and other boards on Wednesday, October 9 at 6 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College Aspen/board room.
This fun, informative format has been well-received in the past as it allows the public to speak directly with the candidates.
Speed Campaigning Fun Format for Forum:
Tahoe Learning Haven hosts Winter Student Job Fair for students
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2024 - 7:25pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Learning Haven is hosting their next event on Wednesday, October 9 from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. For October, it is a Winter Student Job Fair!
The event is being held at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, 1100 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe.
"The Greatest Olympic Team Ever" came out of two months in South Lake Tahoe and Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2024 - 6:45pmL-R: Bill Toomey, John Carlos, Peter "Duffy" Mahoney, Ron Whitney and Norm Tate. Photo by STN.
The track at Echo Summit. Photo from LTBMU
L-R: Peter Norman, Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the podium in Mexico
The new World Athletics Heritage Award Plaque presented Wednesday. Photo by STN.
Norm Tate. Photo by STN.
Peter Duffy Mahoney. Photo by STN.
Bill Toomey. Photo by STN.
John Carlos. Photo by STN.
Bob Burns and the book he wrote about the Olympic Trials at Echo Summit.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 1968, the three-year-old City of South Lake Tahoe played an important role in what was to become known as the greatest Olympic games for American track and field athletes of all time.
Man stranded on ledge above Angora Lakes rescued by El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2024 - 10:01pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - With almost 64,000 acres, Desolation Wilderness is a large recreation area straddling the Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit on the west side of Lake Tahoe.