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COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 35 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. The County's health officer announced 0 are from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 7 in El Dorado Hills, 4 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 2 in Greater Placerville, 5 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 18 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 100.
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 3:40pm
Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Smoke may be visible.
Tahoe Prosperity Center receives US EDA grant for Tahoe Basin Resiliency Plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 12:32pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Prosperity Center announced today that it received a notice of award of a US Economic Development Administration grant of $164,348 to facilitate a Tahoe Basin-wide Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan.
“Tahoe’s Transition – Economic Recovery to Resiliency will create an action plan with steps for the region to implement to diversify the regional economy, which has become dangerously dependent on the Tourism sector,” said Heidi Hill Drum, Tahoe Prosperity Center’s CEO.
South Lake Tahoe Community Conversation this Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 11:20am
Event Date:
March 10, 2021 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe will hold its next Community Conversation town hall meeting via Zoom this Wednesday, March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Now is the time to ask city leadership those questions you've been wanting to know the answers to. Engage in meaningful conversation without the constraints of a normal agendized meeting.
Ask questions and get answers.
To participate in the virtual meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/96519959557.
Winter Storm Watch issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 9:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Lake Tahoe Basin and Mono County from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Heavy snow is possible. For the Tahoe Basin, 6 to 12 inches possible at Lake Tahoe level with 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. For Alpine and Mono counties...6 to 12 inches possible above 7000 feet with up to 18 inches near the crest, and up to 4 inches possible along and east of US-395.
To start the week off, a Lake Wind Advisory is in effect until 7:00 p.m. Monday.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/07/2021 - 11:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of February 8 - 14, 2021. 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. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
Last report: http://southtahoenow.com/story/02/21/2021/south-lake-tahoe-police-blotter
New report:
2/8
Arrests
Collision at US 50 near Presbyterian Conference Center at Zephyr Cove
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:36pm
11:25AM 3.8.21 Update: The NHP Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) is expected to complete the preliminary investigation of the fatal collision on Tuesday afternoon. No other information is available at this time.
10:25PM Update: US50 at the scene of the earlier three-vehicle collision has reopened. No other details are available at this time.
7:30PM Update: There’s no estimated time for reopening the roadway at this time. Closure is estimated to last another several hours according to the NHP. Avoid the area.
Some winter weather returns to South Lake Tahoe to start off the week ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a relatively quiet Sunday, an active weather pattern will resume on Monday with periods of snow and gusty winds through Wednesday and possibly Thursday. While the National Weather Service in Reno (NWS Reno) is not anticipating any strong storms, these storms will be on the colder side, which could bring snow to lower elevations.
A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8. Expect winds from the southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Waves on the lake will be 3 to 5 feet.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 7 - 13
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 5:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Invasive mussels that could impact Lake Tahoe discovered in aquarium product
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 4:05pm
Zebra mussels that could significantly damage the ecology of Lake Tahoe have been discovered in moss ball products for sale online and in pet stores across the U.S. Since the discovery they are being pulled from shelves, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) said today. These mussels are regarded as one of the most destructive invasive species in North America and an infestation of them could significantly impact the Tahoe region.
City to examine year-round uses at Bijou Golf Course
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In its recently approved strategic plan, the City of South Lake Tahoe listed many priorities and goals that will provide direction for City Council and staff for the next five years.
Douglas County VHR ordinance to receive major update
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 8:48pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The current ban on new vacation home rental (VHR) permits in Douglas County has been extended as the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) work to finalize an updated ordinance for the program.
Finding your COVID vaccine in El Dorado and Douglas counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 8:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine along with Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, more doses are now available in the country, but finding them has been a challenge for many.
With the South Shore split between two states, there are different vaccine distribution methods. People need to also know where they fall in the eligibility list.
California
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 6:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 3 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. The County's health officer announced 0 are from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in El Dorado Hills, -1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, -2 in Greater Placerville, 4 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 0 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 101.
County releases results for Meyers Commercial Cannabis businesses
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 12:56pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif.- After months of waiting, the El Dorado County Planning and Building Department has released the results of its Meyers Commercial Cannabis Retail Selection merit based scoring.
After receiving input from the County’s Sheriff’s Department, Air Quality Management District and the Planning Division, the Planning and Building Department announced the finalist from a short list of three applications.
Incline Village Transportation Town Hall listening session on planned mobility hub
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 9:49pm
A major step in connecting all transportation hubs around Lake Tahoe will be a planned mobility hub in Incline Village, Nev. Four town hall meetings have been held over the past few weeks and a listening session will be held on Friday, March 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Town Hall styled forums with community discussion periods were led by the Tahoe Transportation District, Washoe County, and the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitor's Bureau.
NHL donates a Zamboni for the Tahoe South Event Center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 6:53pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe™ held over the February 20-21 weekend at Edgewood Tahoe featured the best of what Lake Tahoe is all about - beautiful scenery and hospitality. As a parting gift, the NHL donated a Zamboni for the Tahoe South Event Center to utilize for ice events in the multi-purpose facility.
Column: One year later, a look back on the pandemic
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 6:20pm
A year ago, February 2020, Barton Health moved quickly to meet the emerging global public health crisis and prepare for its anticipated arrival in our region. Long days and nights were spent planning to ensure we were prepared to care for this community as well as our team members as best as possible amid the escalating COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 6:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 6 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. The County's health officer announced 0 are from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 1 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 5 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 1 in South County, 4 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -7. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 101.
U.S. Highway 50 South Lake Tahoe Safety Project virtual public open house
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 4:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is holding virtual open house for the new U.S. Highway 50 South Lake Tahoe Safety Project slated for the 2024/25 building seasons. The purpose of this $16.8 million project is to reduce vehicle collisions with those who walk and bicycle within this segment of Highway 50 (referred to as Lake Tahoe Boulevard within city limits) from the junction of the Highway 89 “Y” to Pioneer Trail.
There were 41 reported collisions, including six fatalities, between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2019. Most of those collisions occurred at night, Caltrans said.
2022 Ground breaking planned for new South Lake Tahoe aquatics and recreation center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 11:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Final plans on the new South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center are getting close and City Council was given a presentation on the status and timeline during it meeting Tuesday.
Planners and architects involved in the project have been meeting with stakeholders and the community, asking what is important to them to have in the new 60,000-square-foot hub of activity. More outreach is planned before final plans are created before the end of 2021.
The Loft at Heavenly Village reopens theater and restaurant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:10am
The Loft in the Heavenly Village will reopen Thursday night with their show Magic Fusion with the restaurant Taste at the Loft opening Friday.
Both have been closed due to COVID conditions and regulations and they will reopen with the theater and restaurant with reduced occupancy to allow for CDC and State recommended guidelines.
The Loft wants "to assure our guests the utmost in safety, comfort, and confidence. This includes social distancing, protective equipment and health checks for all our entire team, as well as cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting protocols."
Unsettled and colder weather pattern for Lake Tahoe likely for much of next week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 9:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a mild start to March, a transition to a more active weather pattern will begin this weekend and likely continue for much of next week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Anyone with trans-Sierra travel plans during this timeframe should keep close tabs on the forecast in the days to come.
First, we have two days of above-50 temperatures and lots of sunshine.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 5:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 27 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday (this large number is from Jan/Feb cases just being entered by CalREDIE. All cases are old.) The County's health officer announced 2 are from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 2 in Greater Placerville, 1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 19* in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 108.
City Council approves new South Lake Tahoe Strategic Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council approved the strategic plan that lays out the direction the City of South Lake Tahoe will go over the next five years during their meeting Tuesday.
The new plan includes 101 action items and Council and staff plan to tackle 21 of them in the next year and have already started on "six or seven" of them.
25th annual CASA Kids Box Lunch fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 3:23pm
Event Date:
April 15, 2021 - 11:00am
The 25th annual CASA Kids Box Lunch fundraiser is back after last year's cancellation. This time-honored tradition returns with expanded choices and three drive-through locations in El Dorado County. Meals will be picked up at these locations on April 15, including one in South Lake Tahoe.
There are two sandwich and one salad choice, all which come in a reusable lunch tote bag. Each box lunch is $13.50.
Choices:
Roasted turkey & bacon with honey mustard on ciabatta roll (includes chips, juice ad cookie)
Zephyr Cove Elementary School holding two reading fundraisers
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:26pm
Yesterday schools across the country celebrated “Read Across America Day,”
and kicked off the month of March as Reading Month. Zephyr Cove Elementary School is celebrating Reading Month with two fundraisers to help raise vital funds for the school. This past year has been challenging for schools in unprecedented ways, and fundraising has become even more challenging with the continued limits on traditional in-person gatherings.
Report analyzes cost and log supply for biomass facility north of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 7:40am
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - A resource study was recently completed that outlines the available biomass and log supply within 75 miles of Loyalton, including the Tahoe Basin.
The report, titled the “Biomass Fuel and Log Supply Availability and Cost Assessment for a Biomass Power Facility and Sawmill Collocated at Loyalton, California,” shows a more than adequate supply of resources for a currently non-operating 18MW biomass power facility that can play an important role in the restoration of Tahoe’s forest.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 5:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 8 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. The County's health officer announced 1 is from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 0 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 1 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, -1 in South County, 5 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 107.
South Lake Tahoe vaccine clinic Thursday for those 65+
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 4:19pm
In partnership with Safeway a vaccine clinic at Lake Tahoe Community College has 50 open appointments for residents aged 65 and above on Thursday, March 4.
From 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seniors can receive the first dose of the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine is currently being prioritized for the following people:
* Eligible individuals in Phase 1B
* Eligible individuals in Phase 1A
Please bring proof of eligibility to the appointment.
Students to return to South Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac High on March 8
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 3:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been almost one year since schools were closed in South Lake Tahoe due to the pandemic. While younger students have been able to start attending in-person school on a hybrid schedule, South Tahoe High School (STHS) and Mt. Tallac High School students have not been able to, that is, until now.
With El Dorado County moving into the Red Tier with less restrictions, the high schools can now reopen and start seeing students with in-person learning on March 8.
Sierra snowpack measured at 86% of average at Phillips Station, 65% at Mt. Rose
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 1:26pm
PHILLIPS STATION - The third manual snow survey of the season at Phillips Station west of Lake Tahoe was conducted today by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). At the location 56 inches of snow was recorded with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 21 inches which is 86 percent of average for this date. The Phillips Station measuring spot is at the intersection of US50 and Sierra-at-Tahoe Road.
The statewide network of snow measurement showed California at 61 percent of average as of this morning.
South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County move to less restrictive Red Tier
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 12:05pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Good news on the COVID-19 front - South Lake Tahoe and the rest of El Dorado County can change tiers in the state's reopening plans, thus loosening restrictions on local businesses and activities.
“Starting tomorrow, indoor dining is allowed at 25 percent capacity, gyms can open at 10 percent capacity, retailers can open at 50 percent capacity, and movie theaters can reopen at 25 percent capacity, among other things," said Carla Hass, the county's communications director.
The businesses can reopen with capacity limits and mandatory masks.
NHP investigating fatal Douglas County crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 10:24am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Calif. - The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is investigating a fatal crash involving three vehicles on US395 in Gardnerville on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
DCSO seeks public's help in identifying suspect in Stateline car theft
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/01/2021 - 10:06pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is asking for the public's assistance to identify the suspect involved in a theft of a motor vehicle from the parking lot at Harrah's Tahoe. They have exhausted all leads and are hoping the public has information.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/01/2021 - 5:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 40 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. The County's health officer announced 1 is from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 10 in El Dorado Hills, 3 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 2 in North County, 8 in Greater Placerville, 7 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 9 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 107.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/01/2021 - 1:07pm
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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/02/25/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
2/21
No Reports
2/22
Prescribed fire operations in nine areas this week around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:28pm
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which includes local, state and federal agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be visible.
For areas being addressed this week, see the map above and descriptions:
Seasonal flu activity remains low with COVID-19 precautions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/01/2021 - 11:01am
Wearing a mask, washing hands, and keeping distance from others have been the protocol for keeping the coronavirus at bay for the past year. Schools have been closed as have other businesses. These situations and habits are being credited for low seasonal influenza activity in the U.S. along with more people getting the flu shots.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork February 28-March 6, 2021
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2021 - 10:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe Basin won't see March coming "in like a lion"
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2021 - 5:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - March is known as a very changeable month, one where it can be warm and spring-like one week, and having record snowfall another. Weather folklore said, "If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb."
That won't be true in 2021 as dry conditions with above average daytime temperatures prevailing for much of this week. The next chance for rain or snow may arrive by this upcoming weekend, but a significant storm is unlikely.
Climate change webinar on regional GHG emissions Friday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2021 - 4:46pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2021 - 10:30am
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is addressing the threats of climate change by hosting a webinar on Friday, March 5 on the region’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the agency said today.
TRPA, Sierra Business Council, and Spatial Informatics Group will host the informational webinar about an updated GHG emission inventory for the Tahoe Basin. The webinar will include an overview of climate change, the role of forests in climate change, and next steps for addressing climate change in Tahoe, according to TRPA.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe honors local teens
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2021 - 2:32pm
Eleven exceptional students from South Tahoe and George Whittell high schools were recently honored by Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe with the club's Young Women of Distinction Award.
City Council meeting Tuesday: Cannabis appeal, strategic plan, ban of commercial use on public boat docks
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/27/2021 - 10:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council takes place on Tuesday, March 2.
There are several items on the agenda, including the following:
City Council will honor “Heroes of COVID” and issue Certificates of Appreciation
to community members, City employees, stakeholders, or other persons who have directly improved the lives, businesses, and future of our community throughout this pandemic. Council will be honoring these heroes at meetings starting March 2. The honorees this month will be:
Road Beat: 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line tested
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/27/2021 - 2:37pm
How to get away with murder...Hyundai just ordered a hit on all the establishment, and the new Sonata N Line is the one to carry out the order.
South Lake Tahoe drive-through vaccine clinic reaches over 1,250 residents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 10:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In under a week, the staff of Barton Health worked to complete a plan to get COVID-19 vaccines to the most vulnerable members of the South Shore community.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 5:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 25 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. The County's health officer announced 3 are from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 5 in El Dorado Hills, -1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 0 in Greater Placerville, 7 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 9 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 107.
Virtual webinar to discuss improvement of e-bike trail access in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 12:35pm
Event Date:
February 10, 2021 - 5:30pm
A virtual open house will be held for those interested in learning more about the Forest Service's plans to improve electric bicycle (e-bike) access and trail system sustainability in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
On Wednesday, March 10, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will hold the webinar from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
LTBMU is developing a plan to improve e-bike access and trail system sustainability on National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Douglas County Search and Rescue seeking new volunteers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 9:54am
Douglas County Search and Rescue (DCSAR) is looking for new volunteers to join their team to help respond to various emergency calls. Applications are available at www.douglassar.org, and must be submitted prior to August 2021.
An all-volunteer unit within the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, DCSAR responds to assistance calls for lost or injured persons in the mountains, desert, backcountry, and waterways of Douglas and surrounding counties. DCSAR also provides emergency assistance during natural disasters and large public safety emergencies.
Tom and Cheryl Millham celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 8:38am
True Love is alive and well in South Lake Tahoe. This Saturday, February 27, 2021, Tom and Cheryl Millham will be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. It was exactly 50 years ago, also on a Saturday, that the couple was wed in Temple City, California. The minister who performed the ceremony was Cheryl’s brother, Dr. Robert Bender.
