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Kudos: Tahoe Green Dispensary hosts first Bread and Broth Adopt A Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 12:57pm
Bread & Broth (B&B) is always happy to have new sponsors supporting our Adopt A Day of Nourishment program. Sponsoring their first Monday Meal on June 26, Tahoe Green Dispensary was a welcome addition to our amazing list of sponsors who have helped serve over fifty thousand meals since the inception of the Adopt A Day (AAD) program in 2011. Although B&B began serving hot meals in 1989, the creation of the Adopt A Day program provided individuals, businesses, churches, and service organizations the opportunity to participate in serving meals to members in need in the community.
USFS begins thinning trees to restore aspen stands in Prey Meadows on east shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 12:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is scheduled to begin thinning trees by hand on Monday, July 10, 2023, on the south end of Prey Meadows north of Glenbrook on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. This thinning work is part of the Aspen Community Restoration Project that aims to restore at-risk aspen stands on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Recreationists are advised to use caution when accessing the 14N30 trail that runs along the edge of the meadow near the project area.
NDOT hosting public webinar on electric vehicle infrastructure update
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 8:34am
Event Date:
July 12, 2023 - 2:00pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is inviting the public to a webinar to receive an update on the Department’s progress and future plans in collaborative efforts to build a reliable statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The Zoom webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 12 from 2-3 p.m. and will be available online later for those unable to attend.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 5:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Adele Lucas
Listing Office: Chase International
Property Address: 1658 Maiden Hair Ct, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6843
MLS #: 137048
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1,730 Sq Ft.
Price: $775,000
Letter: Successful clean up after alarming accumulation of litter both on beach and in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 5:21pm
Clean Up the Lake and The League to Save Lake Tahoe, two leading environmental organizations in the Tahoe basin, have forged a powerful partnership to address the aftermath of extensive littering at Zephyr Cove following the July 4th celebrations. In their second year of partnership for the 5th of July Cleanup, the two organizations led a collaborative cleanup effort where dedicated volunteers successfully removed an astonishing 6,318 lbs of litter from the beach and beneath the surface of the lake.
Barton Health offers Camp Sunrise, a weekend grief camp for local children
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 4:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local children are invited to participate in the annual Camp Sunrise, a children’s bereavement camp serving children ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a loved one or other significant loss. The overnight grief camp takes place Friday to Sunday, August 11 to 13, at Galilee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook, Nevada.
Vatican Speakeasy returns to the Tallac Historic Site July 22
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 2:07pm
Event Date:
July 22, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second annual Vatican Speakeasy fundraiser returns to the Tallac Historic site on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Presented by the Great Basin Institute (GBI) and USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), the event celebrates the culture and history of the prohibition era, with period-appropriate cuisine, beverages, attire, and dance. Hosted outdoors at the Pope Estate Courtyard, event gates open at 6 p.m. and close at 10 p.m.
Calling all nature lovers and explorers!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:19am
Event Date:
July 9, 2023 (All day)
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — If you love plants, bugs, and other animals and have a sense of exploration and a thirst for discovery, participating in a bioblitz is the perfect opportunity for you. A bioblitz is a one-day event where participants explore a specific area to search for and count unique species of plants, animals, bugs, and birds. The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science is hosting this year’s Truckee-area BioBlitz at the Sagehen Creek Field Station on July 9.
Construction begins on new Tunnel Creek singletrack
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 9:55am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Construction of the new 2.3-mile Tunnel Creek Singletrack Trail is now underway, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Tahoe Fund, a Recreation Trails Program grant from Nevada State Parks, and trail-building efforts by Great Basin Institute and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA). This new trail will reduce conflicts between hikers and bikers on the busy Tunnel Creek Road, which is a popular route to and from Monkey Rock, Marlette Flume Trail, Incline Flume Trail, and the Tahoe Rim Trail.
South Lake Tahoe man dies in two-vehicle collision on Pioneer Trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 8:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man involved in a collision on Pioneer Trail Wednesday has died as a result of his injuries. On July 5, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., two cars traveling on Pioneer Trail in front of Sierra House Elementary were involved in what appears to be a head-on collision.
Tahoe Douglas Fire celebrates retiring Fire Marshal Eric Guevin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 11:13pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - For years it was Tahoe Douglas Fire Division Chief/Fire Marshal Eric Guevin who inspected the fireworks barges sitting offshore on Lake Tahoe. This year was different though, and it wasn't Guevin checking out the safety of operation as he is newly retired.
His service to the community was recently celebrated at the fire house on Elk Point Road, one that started off with a 911 Emergency Services dispatch announcement over the airwaves announcing Guevin's retirement.
Over three tons of trash collected from just one beach at Lake Tahoe; Over 8,500 pounds in total
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 5:34pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - A disgusting amount of trash was left behind by 4th of July partiers at Zephyr Shoals, an unmanaged stretch of beach just north of Zephyr Cove Resort. Volunteers from Keep Tahoe Blue collected an astonishing 6,279 pounds of litter from that small section of the beach.
In total, the cleanup at several sites around the lake was at an all-time high with 8,559 pounds of litter left behind and collected by volunteers.
CHP South Lake Tahoe writes almost 200 tickets over the holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 4:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as with all other law enforcement agencies around Lake Tahoe, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was very busy over the 4th of July holiday. Between June 30 and July 4, the local officers wrote 93 moving citations and ticketed about the same for illegal and unsafe parking, many along SR89 at Emerald Bay.
South Lake Tahoe fire being investigated as arson
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 4:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Monday's fire in the meadow behind Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe is being investigated as arson by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
On July 3 at 9:25 a.m., South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, U.S. Forest Service, and CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit responded to the wildfire. The quick response kept the fire at one-quarter of an acre.
South Lake Tahoe law enforcement kept busy during the July 4 holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 2:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the July 4 holiday, South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was kept busy, responding to 443 incidents between Friday, June 30 at 6 a.m. to Wednesday, July 5 at 6 a.m. Out of those incidents for traffic stops, location checks, animal incidents, BOLOs, outside agency assistance, and regular calls for service, 64 resulted in reports being written. SLTPD made 20 arrests during this time, five on the 4th of July.
Winners announced for South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 1:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade was another success. The sides of Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Ski Run Blvd, and Al Tahoe were full of holiday revelers of all ages. There were 62 entries in the parade with a total of 450 people participating.
The City of South Lake Tahoe had judges sitting at the grandstand set up at Lakeview Avenue, and the voted on the following awards:
Best of Parade Awards
Best Non-Profit - Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra
Runner-up - St. Theresa's Bread & Broth
NDOT to start new traffic signal project at Warrior Way Monday, including parking restrictions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 11:40am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – The new Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project in Zephyr Cove gets started on Monday. There will be lane reductions and permanent roadside parking restrictions as a new traffic signal is installed to improve safety on US50 near Warrior Way.
LTCC celebrates 48th graduation ceremony highlighted by groundbreaking firsts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 4:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 280 students were celebrated on June 30 as the 48th Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) graduation ceremony was held at the South Lake Tahoe campus.
This year’s Commencement featured a number of barrier-breaking firsts, with California Community Colleges’ first Latina chancellor serving as keynote speaker, LTCC’s first in-person commencement attendance by its Rising Scholars Program (RSP) graduates, and the first graduates from the college’s Forestry program sharing the evening together with hundreds of guests.
Women staying at Lake Tahoe lodging property wake up to intruder fondling their feet
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 3:35pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is reminding people at Lake Tahoe to secure all exterior doors and windows to their homes and lodging accommodations.
On the morning of Sunday, July 2, and again on the morning of Monday, July 3, at approximately 4:30 a.m., female guests staying at the Wyndham resort in the 180 block of Elks Point Road in Stateline woke up to an intruder in their room fondling their feet. Once the female guests woke up, the intruder left the room via the exterior sliding screen door.
25-year-old San Francisco woman dies after slipping and falling over Eagle Falls
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 3:20pm
10AM UPDATE 7/5: The woman who died at Eagle Falls on Tuesday has been identified as 25-year-old Ishrat Azim of San Francisco. Her next of kin have been notified by the El Dorado County Sheriff-Coroner.
The story has been updated below to reflect new information.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A woman visiting Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe with friends on July 4 has died after falling over Eagle Falls, according to El Dorado County Sheriff Capt. Michael Lensing.
Just keep swimming with Finding Nemo, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 10:12pm
Event Date:
July 8, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Arts Project and Tahoe Valley Performing Arts present Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo Jr. at the Tahoe Valley Elementary School's Thunderbird Theater on Saturday, July 8.
The charming 60-minute musical is based on the beloved 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo. There will be two shows, one at 2 p.m. and the other at 6 p.m.
Tickets will be available at the door - $10 for adults and $5 for children.
The doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show and seating is first come first serve.
Letter: Litterbugs need to be fined
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 12:14pm
When are the City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and other agencies going to stop inveigling the residents to clean up after tourists and seek a better solution to cleaning the beaches?
I suggest the agencies including South Lake Tahoe Police Department work together to put the responsibility squarely back on those who litter and start FINING them when they do it!
Why is it the residents’ job to clean up after these slobs?
Two former Navy shipmates continue reunion tradition at South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - You may remember last year when Orly Larson and David Kramer, two former Navy shipmates, reunited at the South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade after 56 years since seeing each other.
Now, in 2023, the new tradition continues.
The year was 1962, and Orly Larson and David Kramer enlisted in the Navy from their perspective hometowns. Two years later the men met when they were assigned to the USS Belknap DLG26, what was then a brand-new guided-missile destroyer.
South Lake Tahoe fire held to one-quarter acre in size; cause under investigation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 8:35am
11AM UPDATE: - This morning, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR), U.S. Forest Service, and CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit responded to a small wildfire behind Motel 6 on US50 in South Lake Tahoe. The fire was reported at approximately 9:25 a.m. and forward progress has been stopped.
According to SLTFR Battalion Chief Karl Koeppen, the fire burned about 1/4 acre in the meadow behind Motel 6, an area known to be frequented by homeless with encampments. Koeppen said the large plume of smoke came from items at a camp burning beside brush, no propane tank, but transient belongings.
Warm start to the 4th of July holiday at Lake Tahoe - more reasonable by the weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 8:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Summer heat looks like it is here to stay for now, with very warm temperatures continuing through mid-week before things return to more seasonal averages as we head into next weekend. Rain-free conditions along with typical summer breezes during the late afternoon and early evening hours are in each day's forecast.
Fireworks viewing weather looks to be very favorable with daytime highs at Lake Tahoe near 83, and overnight lows down to the low 50s with wind around 5 mph.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Hours-long standoff leads to arrest of South Lake Tahoe man
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2023 - 8:32pm
10AM UPDATE 7/3: The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) said Tanner Delacruz, 33, of South Lake Tahoe, was arrested by their SWAT team after refusing to surrender. They said over the past couple of weeks, SLTPD had been called to the 1200 block of Margaret Ave. on multiple occasions for
Delacruz acting in violent and erratic behavior.
Tahoe’s beach-cleaning robot is back in action with expanded role
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2023 - 6:11pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – The League to Save Lake Tahoe and ECO-CLEAN Solutions are kicking off the 2023 summer season by expanding their robot-powered, beach-cleaning initiative to cover entire Tahoe beaches. The BEBOT was unveiled last summer, and it is now back for more duty.
Column: Cold Water Safety this Summer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2023 - 5:50pm
Summer is here, and locals and visitors alike are ready to get out and experience Lake Tahoe. Before hitting the water, consider water surface temperatures and the effects of cold water immersion.
Symptoms of cold water immersion can occur at water temperatures as warm as 77 degrees; Lake Tahoe’s water temperatures average 50 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit in early summer, warming throughout the season to 65 – 75 degrees.
The four stages of cold water immersion include:
Stage 1: Initial Cold Shock
Tahoe History Talks at the Beach to feature Sierra Alphorn Players
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2023 - 5:18pm
Event Date:
July 11, 2023 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for its next Tahoe History Talks on the Beach on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Sierra Alphorn Players will be performing that evening at Lakeview Commons. They are a local ensemble of Swiss mountain horn musicians who
will be performing traditional Swiss pieces dating from the 18th through the 20th centuries
History talks are free but donations are appreciated.
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2023 - 4:50pm
Event Date:
July 27, 2023 - 4:00pm
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will be at the Glow Plaza Festival Grounds at J Resort on Thursday, July 27, 2023 (4 p.m.-11 p.m.) in Downtown Reno.
New weapon for keeping invasive species out of Lake Tahoe for non-motorized watercraft
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2023 - 12:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe boat inspections have been keeping invasive species off of boats entering the lake for years, and a new tool for keeping them off non-motorized watercraft is now available and on display in South Lake Tahoe.
The CD3 machine helps prevent the spread of invasive species and it will be at Kiva Beach from June 30 to July 6.
Visit the beach and use the machine on your non-motorized watercraft.
Using the CD3 machine is simple - follow the instructions on the side of the machine.
Countdown to American Century Championship: Tony Romo a 5-2 favorite, Mardy Fish follows at 11-4
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 5:25pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Defending champion Tony Romo is once again the betting favorite to win the American Century Championship next month, according to Caesars Sportsbook. Steph Curry, Annika Sorenstam, and John Smoltz are also among the contenders as the 34th annual celebrity golf competition returns for its national television showcase July 14-16 in Lake Tahoe.
Royal Flush Review at Stateline Brewery
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 4:58pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Fri Jul 14 2023 .
July 13, 2023 - 8:00pm
July 14, 2023 - 8:00pm
The Royal Flush Revue is coming to Stateline Brewery in South Lake Tahoe on July 13 and 14. It features high-caliber, jaw-dropping burlesque and circus Entertainment. This adult cabaret has it all - magic, burlesque, aerial, pole artistry, and more. This showcase is a taste of classic Vaudeville entertainment with performances by local and touring talent. Come see what these wild cards have in store for you!
Scott Morgan will serve as the interim assistant county manager for Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 4:50pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Community Services Director Scott Morgan will serve as the interim assistant county manager while Douglas County launches competitive recruitment for a permanent assistant county manager. Scott Morgan accepted this appointment on June 24, 2023.
South Shore Community Wildfire Protection Plan Stakeholder Webinar
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 4:29pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is being updated to reflect the needs of local communities around the basin. It has been seven years since the plan was last updated, and during that time there have been a lot of changes in the landscape, including the completion of many fuels reduction projects, substantial development of Fire Adapted Communities, and the impacts of the Caldor Fire in South Lake Tahoe.
A final evening with Mark Twain: Living history with McAvoy Layne and Steve Hale
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 3:42pm
Event Date:
July 21, 2023 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy two Chautauqua performances on the same stage on Friday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. This program will begin with a 15-20 minute presentation by John "Snowshoe" Thompson, the “Mailman of the Sierra”, and end with Snowshoe introducing Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain.
Plane goes down in Rubicon Bay - Two rescued
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 10:43am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A single fixed-wing aircraft went down in Lake Tahoe Saturday morning at Rubicon Bay. The two people on board were rescued by citizen boaters in the area, with one of those from the plane having a serious head injury, according to El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) Captain Michael Lensing.
The plane is now fully submerged underwater.
EDSO has units responding to assist and their boat is on the water at the scene to watch for fuel leaks and other Hazmat issues.
Your pets will thank you for remembering these important tips this 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 6:15pm
To ensure everyone (including your furry family members) is ready to celebrate safely this summer, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is sharing some essential tips.
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following:
Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets.
Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not explicitly labeled for animal use.
Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets' reach.
Column: A Deeper Look into Your Knee Pain
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 6:04pm
Knee arthritis is one of the most common diseases to affect adults over the age of 50. It can seriously impact a person’s mobility, making it difficult to enjoy everyday movements like standing, walking, and exercising.
There are many causes that can lead to arthritis including trauma and rheumatological conditions, however, the most common is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OS) is typically genetic and is considered degenerative, or a “wear and tear” type of arthritis.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Food Program begins July 5
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 5:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 2017, Bread & Broth has provided Lake Tahoe South Shore food-insecure children with nutritious groceries and kid-friendly meals over the summer. This year’s B&B 4 Kids Summer Program begins on Wednesday, July 5, and continues every Wednesday through August 23 when children get ready to return to school.
Wild Things, Inc. return to South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 4:24pm
Event Date:
July 7, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library will host Wild Things, Inc. on Friday, July 7. The free outdoor show starts at 2 p.m. at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe. Wild Things Inc. will bring an exciting mix of animals and share a message of conservation and appreciation for wild animals.
This program is part of the library's Summer Reading Challenge.
Sponsored by South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club.
"Lake Tahoe’s Unique and Unconventional George Whittell" Chautauqua during Artown
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 4:15pm
Event Date:
July 8, 2023 - 2:00pm
A free Chautauqua presentation, “Lake Tahoe’s Unique and Unconventional George Whittell” will take place in Reno on Saturday, July 8 at 2 p.m.
Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff, assume the characters of George Whittell and his Parisian socialite wife Elia, one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s-1960s.
When bears and vehicles collide - Keep Tahoe bears wild!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 3:45pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Drivers Beware! Throughout the year the Lake Tahoe Basin experiences fluctuations in the number of visitors and vehicle traffic. The winter ski and summer recreation seasons bring more vehicles to the Tahoe Basin, which increases the risk of bears being struck by vehicles. Bear-vehicle collisions pose a risk to bears, people, and property.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 10:38pm
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.
June 22 - June 28, 2023
6/22
08:20 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Elks Club Of Slt, Elks Club Dr, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
South Lake Tahoe girl creates Take Care Tahoe’s new cold water shock campaign
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 6:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local Girl Scout and South Tahoe High School student Sadie Beall envisioned a campaign to educate the people about the dangers of cold water shock. Her dad Lucius, general manager of Tahoe Keys Boat Rentals, would share stories with Sadie about the people who die in Lake Tahoe and she wanted to do something about it.
"It's so preventable, but nobody is listening," Sadie said of cold water shock and the education that surrounds it annually at Lake Tahoe.
Vincent Michael Lee ~ 1957 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 6:03pm
Vincent Michael Lee passed away at the age of 65 on June 26, 2023, after suffering a traumatic head injury from a fall. A memorial service will be held for him at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Theresa’s church in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Potential harmful algal bloom identified in Washoe Lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 5:34pm
WASHOE LAKE, Nev. – Scientists sampling surface waters at Washoe Lake State Park have identified a potential Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) along the shoreline of the lake. The Interagency HAB Task Force – comprised of officials from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Nevada State Parks, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife – are working together to ensure the public is notified to help protect the health of park visitors and their pets.
USFS asks the public to stay on official trails, especially in Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 2:33pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is asking the public to stay on official trails and avoid creating new undesignated trails. One area of particular concern is Rabe Meadow near Burke Creek and Nevada Beach.
National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin include hundreds of miles of official trails designed and constructed to protect wildlife habitat and water quality.
Tahoe Outdoor Yoga at Kiva Beach
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 8:27am
Event Date:
Repeats every 7 days on the 5 of July every Wednesday until Wed Aug 30 2023 .
July 5, 2023 - 8:00am Community Gathering // Meet Up!
July + August 2023
WEDNESDAYS 8am
South Lake Tahoe
Join us for this sweet summer ritual that began at Kiva Beach in 2011. Start your Wednesday mornings connecting with nature, meditation, breath, movement and community with a guided yoga class on the beach.
Location
Kiva Beach, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Over 60 people join Savvy and Live Violence Free for "Walk A Mile in Their Shoes"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 11:10pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined the award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® - The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. Live Violence Free and Savvy of Harrah's and Harveys held a local event on Wednesday, gathering over 60 people from the gaming properties and the community.
